Petition of Bridget Donovan, crown informer, Dublin, requesting assistance of government in aiding her emigration to America

This file contains a petition dated 13 June 1825 from Bridget Donovan, born O’Connor, living at 8 Thomas Street, Dublin. She wrote to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle. She requested government assistance to emigrate to America for her safety and that of her family, claiming that evidence she gave as a crown informer in Longford Co. led to the conviction and execution of 6 individuals.

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Original source name : Petition of Bridget Donovan, crown informer, Dublin, requesting assistance of government in aiding her emigration to America
English translation : Petition of Bridget Donovan, crown informer, Dublin, requesting assistance of government in aiding her emigration to America
Creator : Administration
Document- type 1 : correspondence
Reference number : CSO/RP/1825/709
Language(s) : English
Geographical coverage : Ireland
Time range : 19thc.
Year(s) : 1825
Theme 2 : legal
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Archive name : An Chartlann Náisiúnta
Archive name (English) : National Archives of Ireland
Archive address : Bishop Street, Dublin 8, Ireland, D08 DF85
City : Dublin
Country : Ireland
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