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Loudon, Loudon County, Roane County, Tennessee
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Rumor reported in New York Express of Irish exiles in the US holding a secret conference to organize a central directory for Irish independence, leveraging the upcoming European war. Plans involve using 1848 subscription funds ($40,000) and actions in Ireland to distract British forces from Turkey. Led by a distinguished Irish exile editor and another in California.
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Ireland
Event Date
Lately
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measures adopted to organize rebellion using $40,000 from 1848 funds; potential to employ british soldiers in ireland instead of turkey if carried out
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The New York Express reports a rumor of low reliability that Irish exiles in New York held a secret conference to form a central directory with subordinate societies across the Union, aiming to exploit the approaching European war for Irish independence. Operations to be in Ireland, funded by $40,000 from 1848 subscriptions. Led by a distinguished Irish exile editor, with another exile in California arranging matters.