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LETTER LXII. 



Baron's Court, Oct. 8, 1813. 



drove this morning to Wilson's hos- 

 pital, most, delightfully situated between Lough 

 O'Whel, and Lough Deneveragh. As we 

 ascended the hill on which the hospital is 

 erected, we had a charming view of Lough 

 O'Whel, and Lord De Blacquire's seat ; the 

 scenery of this part of the lake is very beau- 

 tiful. 



The prospect from the hospital extends into 

 five counties, and over Lough Deverish this 

 spot is considered to be the centre of Ireland. 

 The revenues of the hospital are upwards of 

 four thousand pounds a year, applicable to the 

 support of one hundred and fifty boys, and 

 twenty old men ; the building is large, com- 

 modious, and well adapted to the objects of the 



institution. The Rev. Radcliffe presides 



over the establishment ; throughout every de- 

 partment of which, we were highly gratified in 



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