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FOX, Charles James (1749-1806). Autograph letter signed ('C.J. Fox') to 'My dear Brother', [General Henry Edward Fox], St. Anne's Hill, [8 August 1803], 3½ pages, 4to, integral address panel (some spotting, seal tear, small loss to lower left). Provenance. Bibliotheca Lindesiana (library stamp).
Fox discusses the situation in Ireland, 'The Disaffected will probably wait till they hear of something being attempted here by the French', disagreeing with Lord Redesdale but believing him to be 'a very honest and good sort of man'. He accuses the Irish government of inaction, which he attributes to the 'many false alarms they had had before', speculating on Bonaparte's plans ('I believe he will not try ... that if he does he will be destroyed or at least driven back at sea ... even if he does land, he will frighten more that hurt us'). Despite this he is worried that the country is not arming itself quickly enough and speaks of plans to table a motion for a military council, 'the D. of Y. will be much displeased'. The letter also mentions family matters.
Fox discusses the situation in Ireland, 'The Disaffected will probably wait till they hear of something being attempted here by the French', disagreeing with Lord Redesdale but believing him to be 'a very honest and good sort of man'. He accuses the Irish government of inaction, which he attributes to the 'many false alarms they had had before', speculating on Bonaparte's plans ('I believe he will not try ... that if he does he will be destroyed or at least driven back at sea ... even if he does land, he will frighten more that hurt us'). Despite this he is worried that the country is not arming itself quickly enough and speaks of plans to table a motion for a military council, 'the D. of Y. will be much displeased'. The letter also mentions family matters.
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