Letter of James III to Cardinal Imperiali (Protector of Ireland) saying the Internuncio at Brussels is pressing him to fill vacant Irish bishoprics. James has written to the Primate and some other Irish bishops to get their views so that he will be well informed before he makes any nominations. Aug. 18, 1716.

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