Letter from Richard Molesworth, 3rd Viscount Molesworth to William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire

The author writes concerning military affairs in Ireland including his anger and dismay at being overlooked for a promotion which has instead been granted to his junior. He also mentions damaged powder in 558 barrels; repairs to walls and platforms in Limmerick; condition-checking at Galway; supplies of ammunition; Mr Marcell; the Ordnance service in Ireland; a survey of the warlike stores; details of plans for a fort near Cork harbour for its defence; Kinsale repairs required; Charles Fort; Duncannon Fort; surveys of Limmerick, Galway and Athlone; a proposed tour of the northern parts to survey works required; disputes within the Office of Ordnance; lack of funds; a disorder incapacitating him; the batteries for Cork harbour.