This collection of letters from prominent Irish Protestants offers a fascinating glimpse into the religious, social, and political issues that shaped Irish Protestant identity in the 19th century. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including the impact of Catholic emancipation on the Protestant community, the evolving relationship between the Church of Ireland and the British state, and the role of Irish Protestants in the development of the British Empire.

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