Spencer writes regarding the government's actions in Ireland. He writes that since 1880 they have been focused on maintaining law and order as well introducing some administrative reforms. He reports on the effects of the Land Bill, Franchise and Redistribution Bills and the effect of communication improvements. He writes further on emigration improving "excessive population" and measures have been introduced to improve education which have been approved by Roman Catholics and Protestants. He reports on justice reform. Sent from: Vice Regal Lodge, Dublin, date stamped, [Nov].
Memorandum from John Poyntz Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer
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- Reference
- GB 2495 CS8/1588
- Former Reference
- GB 2495 CS2/340/1588, CS8/340/1588
- Dates of Creation
- [November 1884]
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 4 sheets
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