Letters

Sir,—I am currently researching John Sweetman (1752-1826), United Irishman, brewer and art collector. I am particularly interested in his activities as an art collector and would be most grateful to receive any information regarding works of art from his now dispersed collection or documents relating to him. Any help received would be duly acknowledged.—Yours, etc., … Read more

Sir,—I was very interested to read in the last issue of History Ireland of Marianne Elliott’s intention to write a book on the history of Ulster’s Catholics. Debate on this relatively neglected subject is set to be invigorated by one of the finest minds in the profession. Nonetheless, I have certain reservations.The book is set … Read more