[169]. See Report of the British Relief Association, pp. 41 and 46.
[173]. The vacancy caused by the lamented death of Mr. Hancock, was filled by the appointment of Mr. Lynch, the temporary inspector of the Westport union.
[175]. This is quoted from the heading of the subscription list, as published in the ‘Times’ of 16th June 1849. The money raised was confided for distribution in Ireland to Count Strzelecki.
[176]. These were Ballina, Ballinrobe, Bantry, Cahirciveen, Carrick-on-Shannon, Castlebar, Castlereagh, Clifden, Ennistymon, Galway, Glenties, Gort, Kenmare, Kilrush, Mohill, Roscommon, Scariff, Sligo, Swineford, Tuam, Westport, and Dingle. All the distressed unions had either paid guardians, or temporary inspectors, appointed by the commissioners.
[178]. These were Mullingar, Boyle, Cashel, Thurles, Listowel, and Tipperary.