THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR 6 APRIL 2025

THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR TIMED ON-LINE AUCTlON 6 APRIL 2025 25 38 1805-1850 Carlow Jail collection of manuscript documents (29) 1805 to 1850s Found in Carlow Jail several Calendar (lists) of people for trial 1831 - 1850, affidavits, petitions etc. Condition: Very good, all legible. Estimate €300-€500 (approx £250-£420) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 38 39 1806-1822 large file of affidavits sworn before Magistrate Gilbert Fitz:Gerald, Deputy Seneschal, MontGerard, Carlow Among the statements are several detailed accounts of rape and one attempted rape recording names and addresses of victims and perpetrators, details of the shooting of Pat Murphy of Milltown on the orders of Capt. Thomas Watson of Lumcloon 1822,- “a private attempt with firearm on the life of Paul Troy of Fenagh” 1818, land disputes, vicious assaults, seizure of animals distrained for rent, wage disputes, the stealing of trees, potatoes, sheep, cattle, pigs, geese, blacksmiths tools and several other sworn allegations. Fascinating content. Condition: Mainly very good. Estimate €800-€1,200 (approx £670-£1,000) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 39