Spencer writes to SCC regarding the death of SCC's brother, Lord Frederick Cavendish in the Phoenix Park Murders. He reports that Thomas Henry Burke had been the intended target and SCC's brother was also murdered due to his proximity to Burke on the day. Sent from: Vice Regal Lodge, Dublin, date stamped, 9 July.
Letter from John Poyntz Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer to Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington
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- Reference
- GB 2495 CS8/1250
- Former Reference
- GB 2495 CS2/340/1250, CS8/340/1250
- Dates of Creation
- 9 July 1882
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 1 sheet
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