Calendar of the State Papers Relating to Ireland, 1660–1662 is a scholarly edition that gathers and explains the English archives on Ireland during the early Restoration.
This volume presents the petitions, references, and official responses that shaped how the new government dealt with land, loyalty, and governance in Ireland.
This work frames the sequence of documents from the moment Charles II returned to the throne, showing how officials assessed loyalties, managed land restoration, and faced competing claimants. It includes notes on dating practices, the roles of key advisers, and the tension between adventurers, soldiers, and Catholic interests. The material offers a window into the administrative challenges of rebuilding governance in Ireland after the Civil War.
- Context for Restoration policy in Ireland, including land claims and loyalty tests.
- How petitions were processed, dated, and referred to trusted referees and councilors.
- Accounts of the interplay between military officers, adventurers, and settlers in land opinions.
- Insights into the priorities of appointing officers, enforcing conformity, and managing religious tensions.
Ideal for readers of Irish history, Restoration governance, and archival research who want a precise, documentary view of early 1660s Ireland.