Typescript of letter relating to political affairs, a duel and court cases in the York (Toronto) area, with comments on the imminent war with the United States (War of 1812-14). Original at the Ontario Provincial Archives.
Relates to appreciation for a copy of the book,'Il Meo Patacca,' and offers translations and explanations of various passages. Includes a notefrom John S. Boasi to Mr. and Mrs. Bigelow praising Basso's explanations and providing forty-nine translations of all of the engraving captions in the book.
The first section is in the form of an acount book for the period from February to April, 1875. The remainder is a journal written between June and July, 1879, and is entitled The Men of '98 : the Wexford Insurrection. Although the notes are written in the first person, it is unlikely that Bolger is the original author. File also contains letters referring to the contents of the journal and to Thomas Bolger.
