From Sir Edward Newenham (unpublished)
Dublin 24 Feby 1789
My Dear and Esteemed Friend,

Having heard of a Ship being to sail to morrow for your Port, I take the opportunity of sending you a Single paper with the Important Debates on the Viceroys insolent answer to both houses of Parliament. Had I heard of this or any other Vessel bound to your Port, I should have Collected all the Late Important Debates in both Kingdoms—for this is a most Critical and Important Aera to both Nations—England appointed a Regent in one mode, and we adopted the Reverse—in England the Minister Carried very Question—here the Minister could not Carry a single point, that we disliked—and lastly we have passed a Censure on the Vice-roy, which will be a Precedent for future Ages—untill within an hour of the Division taking Place, he was sure of a Majority, therefore he urged on the buiseness.

ALL Ireland is on our side in respect to the Insolence, and Censure, of the answer to both Houses of Parliament—the Vice-roy cannot long remain here, for every act must go agreable to our wishes.

My only object is that during this present moment, Ireland may be firmly secured from foreign Usurpation and obtain some benificial Laws—such as abolishing the Police of this City, which is rizen from £4000 to £30000 a year and that we will have a Limitation to the Pension Left.

Was the Tide or Wind to wait for me, I would write all my sentiments on this Subject, but the Captain is waiting for this at the Merchants house, so I must, unwilling, stop.

Should the wind or other Circumstance delay the Dublin Pacquet I shall write more at Large

Lady Newenham joins me in most Sincere and Respectfull regards to you and your worthy grandson. I have the Honor, to be, with invariable Respect and Esteem my ever respected Friend your Sincere and affectionate Humble Servant

Edward Newenham

Addressed: His Excellency Benjn. Franklin / Philadelphia / Per favor of Messrs. La ? & Wilson Dublin. / By the Dublin Pacquet
Endorsed: Sir E. Newenham
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