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My Irish Journal, 1669–1670 (Author: William Penn)

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12

We went to meeting. I and Thomas spoke. We had a precious and powerful meeting. Afterwards another at our house.

entry 1670.163

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13

I was with the Chancellor and Lord Arran, gave him John Hull's letter. We had an order for John Hull at Council. We waited there. Lord Shannon was with me at supper.

entry 1670.164

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14

The Jesuit would not meet me according to promise. Lord Shannon and I were together.

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15

I was at Lord Shannon's. I went to the Council. I was called in, heard. We obtained an order for the release of the remaining nine, also for John Hull. I gave the Chancellor my letter. Dined at Lady Clancarty's. Lord Shannon supped with me.

entry 1670.166

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16

I was at Lord Shannon's. Saw the Earl of Clancarty. Lord Shannon, Sir St. John Broderick and his wife dined with me. Philip went to Cork with the orders.

entry 1670.167

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17

I was with Lord Shannon, disputed there. Dined at home. He came and St. John Broderick after dinner. Was with Colonel Shapcot and Con. Stephens. Supped at home. Visited by Thomas Fearon and Abraham Fuller.¹³⁵

entry 1670.168

1670.168

18

I was with Lord Shannon, also with Colonel Shapcot and O. Stephens. Nothing done yet about the letters. Dined and supped at home.

entry 1670.169

1670.169

19

We went to meeting. Thomas Fearon spoke twice, I twice, two other Friends once apiece, returned, supped

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entry 1670.170

1670.170

20

I was with Lord Shannon, also with old jd [judge?] Fouls [or Bouls]. Dined and supped at home. I was with Lord Ranelagh.¹³⁶

entry 1670.171

1670.171

21

I was at the meeting of men Friends. We ordered several businesses.