On the record
On Irish demand for pardon of Fenian convicts.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgJohn Morley: “On Irish demand for pardon of Fenian convicts.”
Editor's note · Context
Morley addressed the issue of pardoning Fenian convicts, highlighting the political tensions in Ireland.
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