282 APPENDIX-1795. APPENDIX-1795. 283 think of settling, and, if any of my connections can be of use, I will write to them warmly.- beg you will give my best re+ My DEAR FRIEND: I have just this instant heard from Simon gards to Mrs. Tone, and believe me, dear Tone, with great M'Guire that you leave town to-night. I can scarcely believe truth, your friend, that you would entirely break yourself away from this country, W. PLUNKET. and from me, amongst the rest, without calling on me, or even May 29th, 1795. writing a line. You know, and I trust will always be convinc- ed, that my friendship and affectionate regard for you is most undiminished. It is not of that nature to shake by adversity, My DEAR TONE Though you have not written to me, I hear, which God knows how soon it may be my lot to undergo. from an accidental quarter, of your having some idea of a trip Wherever you are, you shall always command a steady friend across the Atlantic. I have made some American acquaintance in this country, as long as I reside here. Write to me, at least, here, who are both opulent and respectable. One of whom, Dr. when you reach your destination, and as often as may suit your Edwards, a person of immense landed property, is about making convenience. Perhaps your letters may be useful to me for re- an Irish tour. I have, therefore, given him a letter to you, gulating my future settlement in life.-God bless you. Give which he will deliver in Dublin. He is a great farmer, and I my most affectionate compliments to Mrs. Tone, and believe have gathered from him that he is very desirous to carry away me, very sincerely, your's, EMMET. from Ireland, a cargo of Irish families, farmers as well as man- ufacturers; and, from my conversation with him, he appears honest, intelligent, and spirited. That his acquaintance, and, possibly, a connection with him, may be serviceable to you, was Extracts of Letters to and from America. the very first idea which occupied my mind, and I therefore im- DEAR TONE Our internal politics are not much altered since mediately offered him, as favors conferred upon him, letters to you left this. Grattan and his party have been engaging the my friends in Dublin, Mr. Sweetman and Counsellor Tone; Catholics to address his Majesty, jointly with their fellow- you will then have an opportunity of sounding him, nearly or citizens, for final emancipation. This they have refused, unless more remotely respecting yourself, from these documents I write reform be added to it, and that the party of Grattanites should you. He is a great admirer of the North of Ireland. He was, take a lead in the business. Reform does not accord with these by his own confession, a great Aristocrat in America, and gentlemen's views, and they are not yet able to swallow such a changed principles from conviction. He is a doctor of laws and pill, but still they continue the intercourse, and I am inclined physic, and, I believe, is a Judge in Philadelphia. He loves the to think they would concede. The last meeting was on Friday, French, and detests the combination against them. He is very and the next will be on Tuesday. The result of it shall be com- gentle and frank in his manners, and grateful for every atten- municated to you the first opportunity. At present I think all tion. With affectionate regard to Russell, I remain your faith- meetings of the kind are futile, I mean aggregate meetings for ful friend, addresses and declarations, and that it would be much wiser for WM. TODD JONES. us calmly to await the issue of another campaign or two. R. S. P. S. I have spent another day with my American compa- BELFAST, 12th July, 1795. nions and learn that Edwards is a Judge of the Common Pleas at Philadelphia, is possessed of large tracts of territory, and requires settlers. I have puffed you off to him at no very merci- DEAR TONE: The newspapers will inform you of the French ful rate of flattery; so pray act up to my picture.-Godblessy affairs, and you will, I doubt not, have felt the same hopes and Love to Russell. fears that we did respecting peace. We are now, however, in