Letter from Rev John Emanuel Orpen, Kanturk, [County Cork], concerning a request from Elizabeth Heffernan, nee Sheehan, to join her husband in New South Wales

Letter from Rev John Emanuel Orpen, Church of Ireland minister of Kanturk and magistrate, Glebe House, Kanturk, [County Cork], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, seeking permission for Elizabeth Heffernan, nee Sheehan, to join her husband John Heffernan, a convict in New South Wales, [Australia]. Noting that he and his brother were transported for Whiteboy offences following evidence from a near relative with whom they were having a property dispute. Adding that both brothers are now free and have a farm and a herd of cattle. Includes copy of testimonial of Rev Miles Bourke, parish priest of Clonmeen. 1 item; 4pp