‘Hibernicus’ [pseud.], English Union, is Ireland’s Ruin! or An Address to the Irish Nation (Dublin: Printed for James Moore, 1799)

The very idea of enforcing a legislative Union may be fatal to both countries. Suffer then the connexion to remain on its present footing. We have shewn ourselves prompt and willing to support reader in the war, our Parliament has very liberally granted reader large supplies of men and money, the very sinews of war. But let us enquire a little into those mighty advantages which are industriously circulated we will enjoy in case of an incorporated Union, What are they? Some say a Mint is to be established in Ireland – A Board of Trade – Docks for building Men of War. Supposing even the English will allow us a free trade to the East Indies and that certain advantages might accrue to us from certain articles of Union.