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CONTENT AND STRUCTURE
i Introduction
iii Ryan Family Trees
vii Abbreviations used in text
A DEEDS OF TITLE 10
B WILLS, SETTLEMENTS AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS 14
1 WILLS 14
1.1 RYAN FAMILY WILLS 14
1.2 WILLS OF ASSOCIATED FAMILIES 17
2. MARRIAGE SETTLEMENTS AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS 19
2.1 RYAN FAMILY SETTLEMENTS 19
2.3 SETTLEMENTS OF ASSOCIATED FAMILIES 22
3. TRUSTS 23
3.1 RYAN FAMILY TRUSTS 23
3.2 TRUSTS ADMINISTERED BY MEMBERS OF THE RYAN FAMILY 23
C ESTATE ADMINSTRATION 25
1. LEASES AND TENANCY AGREEMENTS 25
2. RENTALS 48
3 EVICTIONS 51
4. LAND SALES AND TRANSFERS 52
5 ACCOUNTS AND FINANCIAL RECORDS 54
5.1 ACCOUNT AND STOCK BOOKS FOR INCH ESTATE 54
5.2 OTHER FINANCIAL RECORDS 58
6. ESTATE CORRESPONDANCE 74
7 INCH ORATORY 76
8 GAME RECORDS 76
9 MAPS AND SURVEYS 77
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10. CASTLE FOGARTY ADMINISTRATION 82
11. MEMORABILIA 82
2 FAMILY AND PERSONAL RECORDS 83
1 JOHN RYAN (D. 1723) AND FRANCES RYAN (LATER CREAGH) 83
1.2 MEMORABILIA 89
2. DANIEL RYAN (D. 1773) 89
3. JOHN RYAN (D. 1778) 90
4. GEORGE RYAN (DON JORGE RIAN) AND MARY ANNE RYAN 91
4.1 RECORDS OF SPANISH SERVICE 91
4.2 CORRESPONDENCE 92
4.3 PUBLIC OFFICE 110
4.4 MEMORABILIA 110
4.4 LETTERS TO MARY ANNE RYAN 111
5. MAJOR DENIS MULRYAN (D. 1803) 116
6. FRANCES WOULFE NÉE RYAN (D.1783) 124
7 DANIEL RYAN (1787 - ) 124
7.1 LETTERS 124
7.2 AWARDS AND DECORATIONS 137
8 PHILIP RYAN 138
9 GEORGE RYAN 1791 –1879 140
9.1 CORRESPONDANCE 140
9.2 DIARIES 153
9.3 AWARDS 154
9.4 RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICE 154
9.5 LETTER FROM CATHERINE WHITE, WIFE OF GEORGE RYAN 155
10.1 LETTERS 156
10.2 DIARIES 157
10.3 AWARDS AND DECORATIONS 158
10.4 LETTERS OF LILY RYAN NÉE SHERLOCK 158
11 JOHN F. RYAN D. 1884 160
12 MAJOR CHARLES RYAN (1854 - 1899) 161
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13 MARY (MOLLY) RYAN (1875 –1960) 161
13.1 LETTERS 161
13.2 DIARIES 163
13.3 RELATING TO HER PROPERTY 165
13.4 GENEALOGICAL RESEARCHES 165
14 RICHARD RYAN (1888 – 1927) 166
14.1 LETTERS 166
14.2 DIARIES 166
14.3 GENEALOGICAL RESEARCHES 174
14.4 KATHLEEN RYAN (1887 – 1973) 175
15 GENERAL 175
3 RECORDS OF ASSOCIATED FAMILIES 177
1. BENNETTS OF THOMASTOWN, CO. OFFALY 177
2 CRUISE FAMILY OF BELGARD CASTLE, CO. DUBLIN 180
3. EVANS 187
4. FOGARTY 187
5. HARROLD AND NASH FAMILIES 188
6. LENIGAN OF CASTLE FOGARTY 189
7. MATHEW FAMILY 196
8. POWER/POWER LALOR OF LONGORCHARD 197
9. PURCELL OF LOUGHMOE 202
10 ROCHE / ROCHE JOHN 204
11. SHEIL 209
12. SHERLOCK 211
12 THERRY 219
13 WHYTE 220
14 OTHERS 220
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14.1 MARIA EDGEWORTH 220
14.2 GENERAL 221
4 PHOTOGRAPHS 225
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A DEEDS OF TITLE
1 23 March 1656
Agreement whereby Richard Bently agrees to restore to John Ryan, late of
Culdoty, Co. Tipperary, lands in Coylagh, Barony of Tullagh, Co. Clare,
which Ryan was given “from ye Commissioners for setting forth lands to
persons transplantable at Loughreagh”. Also typescript transcript.
2 26 April 1677
Articles of Agreement. Thady Ryan, Culelotty, Co. Tipperary to Edmond
Ryan, Cashell, regarding lands in Coylagh, Co. Clare.
3 6 Aug 1684
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Indenture by which George Mathew, Thomastown, assigns to Daniel Ryan,
Inchiofogurty, lands of Pobulfogurty and Inchiofogurty (104a 3r 25p),
Killumilagh and Killinclogh (103a 24r), Ballypatrick Bog (101a 1r 8p), and
Rosolty (29a) at an annual rent of one peppercorn on the feast of St. Michael
the Archangel.
4 7 Aug 1684
Conveyance of the lease of lands of Inchiofogurty, Lilimelagh and
Patrickstown, by George Mathew, Thomastown to Daniel Ryan,
Inchiofogarty.
5 29 July 1696
Deed by which Henry Bridgman, Castle Bridgman, Co. Clare, proposes to
purchase the land of Coulahais, Moafurt, Knocknagodht, Barony of Tullogh,
Co. Clare, from John Ryan of Inch, minus their mortgage costs. The lands are
mortgaged for £40 to Edmond Ryan.
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6 23 Dec 1698
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Discharge of Mortgage. John Ryan in consideration of £55 conveys to Henry
Bridgman, Castle Bridgman the lands of Cullogh, Co. Clare free from all
encumbrances bar a mortgage of £40 which Bridgman is to clear and
discharge. Bridgman also confirms a debt of £80 owed to Ryan.
File of copies of legal documents (judgments etc.) relating to the case Bushe
vs. [ ]. The documents are in Latin and written in Court hand. They
appear to refer to ownership of land titles.
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8 1699
See Also
/20, /44 Petition by John Ryan to Sir John [ ] of the Regal and Liberties of
Co. Tipperary. Under the will of his deceased father Daniel, lands at
Inchifogurty were passed to John’s mother Frances (née Ragget), on condition
she did not remarry. In May 1698 she married Charles McCarthy of
Inchifogurty and John Ryan is now claiming the estate under the terms of his
father’s will.
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9 [1699]
10 1702
Plaintiff’s brief, with transcription of same, in the case Pierce Purcell lessee of
John Ryan (Plaintiff) vs. Frances Ryan (Defendant). On the 1 May 1699
Purcell leased from John Ryan lands in the townland of Inchiforguty, from
which he was subsequently ousted by Frances Ryan, and to which he now
wishes to be restored. Frances, widow of Daniel Ryan, forfeited title to the
disputed lands on her marriage to Charles McCarthy, who subsequently
deserted her.
Copy Answer, with transcription, by Frances Ryan to a Bill of Complaint
lodged by John Ryan, noting “Defects Errors & Imperfections in the Bill of
Complaint”. States how her late husband Daniel bequeathed her the lands and
dwelling house at Inchifogurty for the term of her natural life provided she did
not remarry. She notes John Ryan now alleges a marriage took place between
her and Charles McCarthy but states “the Complainant cannot by the law of
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the land or Rules of this honourable Courte compel the defendant Ffrances to
betray herself or to discover on her oath whether or no she has not broken the
condition”. Frances then pleads for the charges to be dismissed.
11 10 June 1709
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Manor of Coolkill. Draft declaration in Latin setting out Daniel Ryan’s claims
to the above title.
12 1785 – 1790
13 1834
Suede coved ledger title ‘Grant of the Manor of Coolkill by C 2 nd &
proceedings theran’. Details the juror lists and notes cases heard at a number
of sittings of the Manorial Court heard between 1785 and 1790, together with
“A true Coppy of the Mannors of Loughmore and Coolkill as taken Out of the
Auditor generals of the 12 th Day of July 1787” (13pp). Enclosed are a number
of subpoenas for the Manor Court issued by Philip Fogarty, Senschal at
various dates between 1788 and 1796.
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6 enclosures
Manorial Rights Coolkill. Copies of documents asserting George and Daniel
Ryan’s right to title of the lands of Coolkill.
14 4 August 1780
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Deed of Annuity whereby George Ryan of Inch assigns an annuity of £100
annually to his brother Denis Ryan, Captain in the Imperial Service. Denis in
turn gives up his claim for a ½ moiety on the lands of Inch, Coolquill,
Rossmore, Rossmult, Gortkelly and Moheraveigh.
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15 July –Dec 1875
Case for Counsel’s Opinion, (1) inquiring about Philip Ryan’s title to the
lands of Liscreagh and Coolderryurin, which he intends to mortgage for
£1000. The money is to be given to his brother. Opinion appended. (2)
whereby George Ryan inquires if he has inherited his late father’s estate for
life or an Estate Tail. The appended Opinion of John O’Hagan is that he has
inherited Estate Tail.
16 30 Dec 1875
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Disentailing Deed by which George Ryan conveys to William Roche,
Solicitor, lands of Ballypatrick, Moherreagh, Pollough, Inch and Roskeen, to
hold for the use of George Ryan and his heirs.
Memorandum of Title to the lands of Liscreagh and Cooldergevin, Co.
Tipperary, the leasehold interest of which is held by Mr. Ryan. Rents of £160
p.a. are payable on the property and a rise of £100 is predicated.
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Four documents in Latin, possibly relating to land title. (4) is the final stage of
an Agreement transferring lands from Sir Robert Adair and Arabella his wife
to John Damer of Tipperary (Nov 1720).
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B WILLS, SETTLEMENTS AND ASSOCIATED
DOCUMENTS
1 Wills
1.1 Ryan family wills
19 30 June 1679
Original and typescript copy of the will of Teige Ryan of Ballynahow [Co.
Clare]. Names as executors his brother Daniel Ryan of Inch, his father in law
Patrick Raggett and his wife Ellen.
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20 1692
See Also
/8ff Probate with copy of the will of Daniel Ryan, Inchiofogarty. Appoints as
executors his wife Frances (née Ragget) and his son John. Other children
named are Nicholas, Andrew, Patrick, Joseph and Frances. The will is dated 2
April 1692.
21 13 August 1706
22 1723
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Probate of the will of Frances Ryan, widow of Daniel Ryan of Inch. Appoints
her son Joseph as sole executor.
Partial typescript copy of the will of John Ryan. Appoints as executor his
father in law Major George Mathew of Thurles, Howard Egan of Annamedle
and Hugh Kennedy of Poullnorman, to be replaced if needs be by Justin
McCarthy of Springhouse and Redmond Purcell of Fethard.
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23 22 May – Aug 1757
Two copies of the will of Daniel Ryan, Inch. Appoints as trustees his wife
Elizabeth, his brother in law John McCarthy of Lisheen and his son John.
24 1 May 1773
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Copy of the will of John Ryan, Inch [d. 1778], naming as trustees his wife
Mary Ryan (née Kennedy), his brother in law Walter Woulfe and his uncle
John McCarthy of Springhouse.
25 2 Feb - June 1779
Probate of the will of John Ryan. Appoints as executors his wife Mary Ryan
(née Kennedy), his brother in law Walter Woulfe of Carrick on Suir, and his
uncle John McCarthy of Springhouse (later replaced by Denis Ryan). Also
Executors Account detailing monies to the value of £4615:5:4 received and
paid out 1773 –1778.
26 7 April 1804
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2 items
Copy will of George Ryan, Inch (d. 1805). Appoints as trustees his wife Mary
Anne (née Roche), Philip Fogarty of Ballintonty and Denis O’Meagher of
Kilmoyler. Includes provision for Honora Mullockey “a natural child of my
father”.
27 29 April 1830
Probate of the will of Philip Ryan, Inch. Appoints as executor his brother
George.
28 1 June 1830
Will of Mary Anne Ryan, widow of George Ryan of Inch.
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29 16 Nov 1830
Confidential letter from Daniel Ryan to his brother George setting out his
wishes in relation to his estate in the event he predeceases George. Gives
details of debts and legacies to be charged on his personal property, and gives
directions for his funeral arrangements. Also miniature note instructing
George where to find the above letter.
30 9 Sept 1873
Duplicate will of Captain John Vivian Ryan, Stephen’s Green, Dublin.
Appoints his brother Valentine Ryan as chief beneficiary and executor.
31 22 Sept 1875
Probate of the will of George Ryan, Inch. Executors are his brothers in law
Capt. William Whyte and George Grehan of Clonmeen, Co. Cork .
32 1884 – 1885
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File Administation Duty receipts, etc. of the estate of my grandmother
Catherine Ryan who died 7 Sept 1884. Contains letters of administration and
receipts for legacies paid under the will of Catherine Ryan.
33 1 Oct 1884
5 items
Affidavit of probate. Deed appointing George Ryan administrator of the estate
of his late brother John, d. 24 th Sept 1884.
34 June 1890 – Jan 1892
Estate of Henrietta Jane Ryan. File relating to the administration of the estate
of Henrietta Ryan (d. 1892), especially legal wrangling concerning the
disbursement of her assets amongst her heirs. Includes correspondence
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between Roche and Sons, Solicitors, Col. J. Vivian Ryan Lenigan, nephew of
the deceased, and Sydney R. Jennings, nephew of the deceased and
administrator of the estate. Jennings and his sisters are in desperate need of
their inheritance and he writes to Ryan Lenigan to this effect, Jennings also
unsuccessfully requests Ryan Lenigan to reimburse him costs incurred in the
matter. Also file of receipted bills incurred by Ryan Lenigan for the funeral of
Henrietta Ryan (2 Jan 1892), and details of her assets. Enclosed with a letter
dated 8 July 1892 from Roche and Sons to Ryan Lenigan is a pedigree
showing the descendants of Thomas Lenigan, Castlefogarty, d. 1825.
Partial copy of the will of John Ryan, Inch.
1.2 Wills of associated families
36 6 July 1681
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Typescript copy of the will of Michael Bath, Inchyfogurty. Appoints as
executors his father William Bath and Daniel Ryan of Inchyfogurty.
37 1 April 1686
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/337 Copy will of Sir William Stapleton, London, one time governor of
Monteserrat. Appoints as executors Sir Edmund Andrews, Sir Edward Scott,
London, Col. Richard P[ ], Sir James Cottor of Ballsinponny, Co. Cork and
Patrick Grant, Middlesex. A codicil replaces Andrews and Grant with
Stapleton’s wife Anne.
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38 12 Aug – 11 Sept 1694
Wills of Andrew Stapleton, Kielueilcorise. (1) 12 August 1694, with copy of
same. (2) 11 Sept 1694 appointing his eldest son Marcus as sole executor.
Copy of same.
39 4 June 1737
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Copy will of Edward Egan, Anameadle, Co. Tipperary. Appoints as Trustees
John Scott, Limerick, John Flood, Rathkenan and Daniel Brown, Riverstown,
Co. Offaly. Egan was executor to the late John Ryan and Guardian to Daniel
Ryan.
40 15 July 1752
Copy will of Justin McCarthy, Springhouse, Co. Tipperary. Appoints as sole
executor his son Denis.
41 25 Aug 1761
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Copy will of Dennis McCarthy, Springhouse, husband of Christine McCarthy
née French. Appoints his son Justin sole executor, to be replaced in the event
of his death by his brother John McCarthy. The will is written as he prepares
to travel to join his family in Toulouse
42 11 Sept 1822
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Copy codicil to the will of Thomas Redington, Ryehill, Co. Galway. Trustees
are James Kelly and John Joseph Callaghan.
43 19 Feb 1827
Covering letter from Francis Bennet, Thomastown, Offaly, to George Ryan,
Inch, enclosing a copy of his will dated 20 Nov 1799.
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2. Marriage Settlements and Associated Documents
2.1 Ryan Family Settlements
44 Dec 1660
See Also
/8 Marriage Settlement drawn up between Daniel Ryan, Rathmanagh.
Co.Tipperary and Frances Ragget, Ballicormock, Co. Tipperary.
45 2 Feb 1737
Marriage Settlement between Daniel Ryan, Inch, and Elizabeth McCarthy,
daughter of Justin McCarthy, Springhouse, Co. Tipperary. A note in pencil on
the front records the names of their children: John, George, Denis, Frances,
Margaret and Eliza.
46 27 Feb 1759
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Marriage Settlement between Richard Harrold, Pennywell, Limerick and Mary
Ryan, daughter of Daniel Ryan of Inch.
47 11 June 1759
Marriage Settlement between Walter Woulfe, Carrickonsure, Co. Tipperary
and Frances Ryan of Inch.
48 17 Dec 1759
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Marriage Settlement for the proposed marriage between Daniel Ryan, Inch and
Levinia Creagh, daughter of Pierse Creagh, Dangin, Co. Clare.
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49 [1765]
Abstract of the memorial of Settlement on the Intermarriage of John Ryan and
Mary Kennedy of Morristown, Co. Kildare.
Fragile.
50 20 Nov 1766
Marriage Settlement between Martin Harrold, Cork, and Margaret Ryan,
daughter of Daniel Ryan of Inch.
51 16 July 1783
Marriage Settlement between George Ryan, Inch, and Mary Anne Roche
daughter of Philip Roche John, Limerick.
52 12 May 1809
2pp
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Copy of the Marriage Settlement between Stephen Grehan, Dublin, and
Margaret Ryan, eldest daughter of George Ryan, deceased, late of Inch.
53 3 Jan 1824
12pp
Letter to Daniel Ryan, Inch, from his brother in law Stephen Grehan, giving
his opinion regarding certain financial transactions affecting the drawing up of
a Marriage Settlement between Valentine Bennet, and Ryan’s sister Eliza.
Comments “in my mind it is a very bad plan that way to get into Debt more on
the eve of Marriage”.
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Copy of the Marriage Settlement between Valentine Bennet, Thomastown, Co.
Offaly and Eliza Ryan, daughter of George Ryan, Inch.
55 16 - 20 May 1828
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Opinion by ‘WP’ regarding the terms of Valentine Bennet and Eliza Ryan’s
Marriage Settlement. The paper is reused as a letter to Daniel Ryan, Inch, from
J. Weddington, Thurles, inquiring if Ryan wishes to sell Inch House and if so
at what price.
56 23 May 1839
Draft Marriage Settlement between George Ryan, Inch, and Catherine Whyte,
eldest daughter of the late Commander Edmund Whyte, RN, Dublin.
57 18 Oct 1858
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Marriage Settlement between Edmond James Power Lalor, Longorchard, Co.
Tipperary and Mary Frances Ryan, daughter of George Ryan of Inch.
58 30 Sept 1862
5 skins
Assignment by which George Ryan gives his daughter Caroline Laetitia Ryan
£1400 in accordance with the term of her Marriage Settlement with Joseph
Whyte, Loughbrickland, Co. Down.
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2.3 Settlements of Associated Families
59 4 Sept 1794
Marriage Settlement between Rogerson Cottor, Mallow, Co. Cork and Mrs.
Jane Grady (a widow, née Harold), Raheen, Co. Limerick. George Ryan of
Inch is named as a Trustee.
60 8 July 1813
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Marriage Settlement between Thomas Butler, Ballycarron, Co. Tipperary and
Margaret Helena Barry, daughter of Standish Barry, Lemlara, Co. Cork.
Daniel Ryan of Inch is named as a Trustee.
61 22 June 1832
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Covering letter to George Ryan from Richard Harold, enclosing a deed (not in
collection), which he requests Ryan sign as his late fathers representative -
Ryan’s father being a trustee of Harold’s Marriage Settlement. Adds his sons
Dan and Edward will explain the “entirely confidential” situation when they
meet. Requests Ryan’s “discretion and secrecy on the subject”.
62 15 Feb 1836
Copy of the Marriage Settlement between Henry Baldwin, Gardiners Place,
Dublin, and Mary Anne Grehan, Rutland Square, Dublin.
63 21 November 1836
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Letter to George Ryan from William Roche, Solicitor, discussing the legal
ramifications of a Settlement dated 19 Oct 1797. The matter relates to claims
made on behalf of Mrs. Ottor, Ryan’s cousin.
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3. Trusts
3.1 Ryan Family Trusts
64 31 Dec 1823
Note from Stephen Grehan, Dublin, to Daniel Ryan, Inch, acknowledging
receipt of certain monies, and informing him Eliza’s £2,500 is ready to be
disposed of as the Trustees desire.
65 29 Oct 1901 – 16 March 1903
Letters from Major General Valentine Ryan, Army and Navy Club, Pall Mall,
to his brother Lt. Col. J. Vivian Ryan Lenigan, Castle Ffogarty, discussing the
administration of family trusts and investments. Also mentions some family
news. From Feb – Mar 1902 he writes from the Grand Hotel, Lucerne.
3.2 Trusts administered by members of the Ryan Family
66 11 Oct 1821
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Letter to [ ] from Francis Johnston, Attorney, 63 Upper Stephen Street,
Dublin, curtly stating the half years interest due to Mrs. Kelly is overdue.
Declares also he will not write again on the addressee’s behalf “on a subject
so unpleasant to us both”.
67 5 May 1822
Letter to Daniel Ryan, Inch, from [Richard] Harold, Limerick, acknowledging
receipt of the £3 half note for Sally Gleeson. Remarks “it was most acceptable
as she was in distress”.
68 July 1822 –Jan 1827
Kelly Trusts Correspondence file relating to Philip Ryan’s trusteeship of the
[Annefield Estate] property of Thomas Kelly. Contains remittances of
expenses by Kelly and acknowledgments of sums received. Also some
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correspondence with a Mr. E. Byrne who rented property from Kelly. Stephen
Grehan, Banker, is mentioned in some of the correspondence.
69 4 July 1823
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Opinion forwarded by Daniel O’Connell, Merrion Square, Dublin, to Philip
Ryan, Inch, advising on matters relating to the administration of the Power
Trust and legacies.
70 2 Sept 1823 – 12 Feb 1823
Letters to Daniel Ryan, Inch from E. O’Callaghan, Attorney, 18 Lower
FitzWilliam St., Dublin, acknowledging receipt of half years interest due to
Miss Stanley.
71 Jan 1886 – Feb 1905
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Grehan Trusts. File containing documents relating to George Ryan’s duties as
trustee of the will of George Grehan (d. 1886). Includes Copy of Grehan’s
will (1884); letters from Roche & Sons, Solicitors, Dublin, regarding the sale
of stocks contained in the trust, and an indenture appointing William Gallwey
co-trustee on the death of Edward Whyte (1904).
72 1894 – 1907
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Sherlock trusts. File relating to George Ryan’s administration of the above
Trust. Includes letters from Roche, Solicitors, Dublin, referring to Ryan’s
duties under the Trust, requests from David Sherlock for monies etc., and
Ryan’s eventual resignation from the Trust in July 1907. Also Letters from
David Sherlock, Rahan Lodge, Tullamore, concerning the Trust.
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73 6 July 1915 – 2 Nov 1926
Grehan Trust. File relating to the administration of the above Trust by
William Gallwey, Rockfield, Tramore and George Ryan, Inch. Mainly letters
from Gallwey and the Grehan family solicitors, Roche & Sons, Stephen’s
Green, Dublin.
C ESTATE ADMINSTRATION
1. Leases and Tenancy Agreements
74 [5] Feb 1708
8 items
Lease of the lands of Moher “that has not been set out to John Bourke”. John
Ryan of Inch to James and Patrick Glisan of Glanbegg and [ ] Ryan of
Rathkeenan, for a term of 21 years at an annual rent of £7 “during the
continuance of the present war betwixt England and France”, and £8
thereafter. Rent payable in two moieties on the 9 Sept. and 5 March along
with “a couple of fatt hens yearly out of each cottage built”.
75 30 June 1715
Lease of the lands of Seskin and Glanfinahin, [Co. Tipperary]. John Ryan of
Inch to the Widow Kennedy of Glanfinahin, on foot of a lease to her late
husband for a term of 21 years, at an annual rent of £5 payable in two moieties
on the 1 May and 1 Nov. 20 days grace allowable.
76 4 July 1715
Lease of Rosolty. John Ryan of Inch to Teig O’Dwyer, John Stapleton,
Patrick Stapleton, Daniel Ryan and Edmond Ryan, all Yeomen of Rosolty, for
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a term of 21 years at an annual rent of £16:10:0, payable in two moeities on
the 1 May and 1 Nov.
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77 3 June 1721
Lease of lands of Glainfinchion (Glanfinchnaugh), 56a 14r 30p. John Ryan of
Inch to Mathew Kennedy of Glanfinchnaugh for a term of 31 years at an
annual rent of £19:0:8, payable in two moeities on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
78 6 May 1726
Lease of lands of Ballypatrick, Tonwollaine and Lisseane (total: 311acres).
Howard Egan of Anamodle, Co. Tipperary, as guardian of Daniel Ryan to
Richard MaGrath of Ballyhagh for a term of 12 years at an annual rent of
£112, payable in two moieties on 1 May and ‘Allhollintide” (1 Nov). Makes
provision allowing Richard Murray, Gentleman, to hold the 8 acres now in his
possession for 4 shillings per annum.
79 6 Sept 1729
Transfer of Lease of the lands of Ballyrusheen as let to Joseph Robinson by
John Ryane (sic) of Inch. William Robinson of Ballyrusheen now transfers his
interest to Joseph Phelan of Shobarry, Co. Tipperary for a term of 31 years at
an annual rent of £20 to Ryan and £4 to Robinson. Rent payable in two
moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
80 2 May 1735
Lease of lands of Rosken. William Carroll of Thurles to Daniel Ryan for a
term of [ ] at an annual rent of [£35], payable in two moieties on the 1
May and 1 Nov. Edmond Ryan, Cornelius Ryan and William Dwyer [stand
surety for the rental].
81 Nov 1739
Lease of Rossolty (150 acres 2 roods). Daniel Ryan of Inch to Daniel Dwyer,
Patrick Connelly and Connor Ryan, Farmers of Rossolty, for a term of 31
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years at an annual rent of £25. Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May and
1 Nov.
81a 29 Sept 1739 – 4 Apr 1752
Lease whereby Daniel Ryan rents the Glebelands of Inch and Ballypatrick
from the Rev Giles Firmin, Chancellor of the Cathedral of Cashell at an
annual rent of £3 payable in 4 quarterly payments. Also Extract from the
Registry of the Metropolitan Court of Cashell detailing the lease.
82 5 March 1740
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Lease of lands of Parknabarane, not previously let to Thomas Glascock. James
Fogarty, Ballinlonty to Thomas Glascock, Inch, Farmer, for a term of 31 years
at an annual rent of £0:9:9 per acre. Rent payable in two moieties on the 1
May and 1 Nov.
83 20 June 1740
Lease of Anfield (212a). Thomas Mathew of Dublin to Daniel Ryan of Inch
for a term of [31] years at an annual rent of £60. Rent payable in two moieties
on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
84 2 Aug 1746
Lease of lands of Gortkelly (60a). Daniel Ryan of Inch to John Ryan, Farmer,
Gortkelly, for a term of 31 years at an annual rent of £6: 6: 6. Rent payable in
two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
85 16 Jan 1747
Lease and copy lease of lands of Athshanbohy. Daniel Ryan of Annfield, Co.
Tipperary to Reverend Mr. Richard Purcell, William Purcell and Patrick
Purcell of Athshanbohy, for a term of 31 years at an annual rent of £17. Rent
payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
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86 8 June 1751
Lease of Knocknibansy (Knocknabansha). Daniel Ryan of Inch to Andrew
Ryan of Commane for a term of 31 years at an annual rent of £11. Rent
payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
87 1 Jan 1757
Lease of Rossmult (225a 3r 14p). Daniel Ryan of Inch to Brian Fogarty of
Barracure, for a term of 31 years at an annual rent of £40. Rent payable in two
moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
88 5 Jan 1757
Lease of Glanbeg (194a 3r) and Caumbeg (9a 2r 16p). Daniel Ryan of Inch to
Brian Fogarty of [Barracure], for a term of 31 years at an annual rent of £30.
Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
89 4 Feb 1758
Lease of Moher. Daniel Ryan of Inch to William Bourk, Farmer of Moher, for
a term of 13 years, at an annual rent of £14. Rent payable in two moieties on
the 1 May and 1 Nov.
90 26 Jan 1759
Lease of Gortkelly (60a). Daniel Ryan of Inch to John Kelly of Gortkelly for a
term of 31 years at an annual rent of £6:16:6. Rent payable in two moieties on
the 1 May and 1 Nov. Daniel Ryan reserves the right to coppice the
woodlands.
91 3 May 1759
Lease of Rosqueen (Rosskeen 249a 3r 30p). Daniel Ryan of Inch to Denis
Dwyer of Rosqueen and John Dwyer of Ballynemona, Gentleman, for a term
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of 31 years at a annual rent of £40 for the first 11 years and £52 for the
remainder of the term. Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
92 16 Jan 1763
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227 Lease of Ballaghanladdira and Tallynie, Barony of Killanalagart. Amayas
Bush 1 of Kilfean, Co. Kilkenny, to John Ryan, Farmer, of Gortkelly for a
term of 31 years at an annual rent of £16. Rent payable in two moieties on the
1 May and 1 Nov.
93 1 June 1763
Lease and Counterpart of the farm of Coolkil. Daniel Ryan of Inch to John
Ryan, Farmer of Inch, for a term of 31 years at a rent of £91 for the first year,
£92 the second and £96 annually for the remainder of the term payable in two
moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
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Lease of Ballypatrick and The Pollough (410a). Daniel Ryan to Richard
Doherty of Kedragh, Co. Tipperary, for a term of 31 years at an annual rent of
20 shillings per acres. Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
95 12 June 1765
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Lease of Ballypatrick and The Pollough (410a). John Ryan of Inch to Richard
Doherty of Kedra, Co. Tipperary, for a term of 30 years at an annual rent of
30 shillings per acre. Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
96 7 Dec 1767
1 skin
Two copies of a lease of Rosoulty (150a 2r). John Ryan of Inch to Patrick
Ryan, Valentine Ryan and Teig Dwyer, Farmers, Rosoulty for a term of 31
1 As Catholics hamstrung by the Penal laws the following ruse was used to secure the Inch estate. Bush
agreed to loan [Daniel] Ryan £100 secured on the Inch property. Ryan then defaulted and Bush sued for
legal possession of the estate. The Ryan family then removed to the Continent and later reclaimed their
lands on the payment of the £100 (Mr. Arthur G. Ryan Pers. Corr.).
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years at an annual rent of £50. Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May and
1 Nov. Payable also are two capons annually or 2 shillings in lieu thereof.
Ryan reserves the right of his other tenants to cut turf on the bog of Rosoulty.
97 4 Dec 1771
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Lease of Rosqueen (Roskeen 242a 12p). John Ryan of Inch to Denis Dwyer of
Rosqeen for a term of 31 years at an annual rent of £52. Rent payable in two
moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov. Ryan reserves the right to draw wood in
Ballyruisheen, part of the lands of Rosqueen.
98 13 Oct 1773
Lease of Athsanbohy (90a 35p as let to Joan and William Purcell). John Ryan
of Inch to Joan Purcell, widow, and James Purcell, Farmer, of Athshanbohy,
for a term of 31 years at an annual rent of £30. Rent payable in two moieties
on the 1 May and 1 Nov. Payable also are 22 capons or 2 shillings in lieu
thereof annually for any dwelling house.
99 13 Oct 1773
Lease of the Domain of Inch (176a 1r 1p), Moheragh (107a 31p) and the Calf
Park (4a 1r 15p excluding the dwelling house and haggerds). John Ryan to
Minchin Carden of Fishmayne, Co. Tipperary for a term of 2 years at a rent of
£279:11:6 for the first year and £400:6:101 for the second. Rent payable in
two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov. Provision is also made if Ryan does not
wish to return to Inch for the lease to be extended annually at a rent of
£279:11:6. Penalties are to be incurred for plough land not previously
ploughed.
100 19 May 1781
Lease of the lands of Mohererengh, Inch, Athshanbohy Upper and Lower,
Moher, Roskeen, Coolquill, Glanbeg, Rosmult, Seskin, Knocknababchy,
Gortkelly, Glanfunchin, Killenleigh, Rossulty, Knohane, Ballypatrick, Co.
Tipperary, the dower of Mary Ryan, relict of John Ryan. Mary Ryan,
Morristown, Co. Kildare, to George Ryan for the term of 99 years at an annual
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ent of £300, payable quarterly. Deed features two fine ink and wash maps of
the property. Scale 400 perches to a mile surveyed by Richard Frize,
December 1780.
101 1 August 1781
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Lease of lands of Macourareagh (Mogholarieugh), Clounkeal, Churchpark and
Black Meadow (159a 10r 3p with 35p of bog). George Ryan to Minchin
Carden of Fishmoyle for a term of 21 years at an annual rent of 20 shillings
per acre for the first years and thereafter 22 shillings for arable and 18
shillings for bog land. Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
A clause allows for the road leading from the high road to the Church of Inch
and to the Pollough of Inch to be open to all persons, with permission,
drawing turf to the house of Inch.
102 7 August 1781
Lease of Athshanbohy (96a 35p). George Ryan of Inch to James Purcell of
Athshanbohy, Farmer, Patrick Glison of Balloby, Farmer and Patrick
McNamara of Limerick, Merchant. Term of 31 years at an annual rent of £38.
Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
103 7 August 1781
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Lease of Knockane. George Ryan of Inch to John Murphy, Patrick Murphy,
Michael Murphy and Nicolas Fannin, Farmers of Knockane, for a term of 31
years at an annual rent of £21. Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May and
1 Nov. Turf rights are not included and a penalty of 20 shillings will be levied
on every kish of turf removed.
104 1 Sept 1781
Lease of Coolkill. George Ryan of Inch to John Ryan of Coolkill, Farmer, for
a term of 99 years or the lives of John Ryan his wife Catherine, son John and
nephew Thomas Dwyer. Annual rent £100, payable in two moieties on the 1
May and 1 Nov. The life of Joanna Dwyer (née Ryan) was added in 1792.
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105 [1 Sept 1781]
Document containing copies of two schedules of leases. (1) 1 June 1763.
Farms of Coolkill, Daniel Ryan to John Ryan, Farmer, for a term of 31 years
at an annual rent of £91 the first year, £92 the second and £96 for the
remainder of the term. Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.,
along with 2 fat hens or pullets or 2 shillings in lieu.
(2) 1 Sept 1781. Lands of Coolkill. George Ryan to John Ryan for a term of 3
lives or 31 years at an annual rent of £100. Rent payable in two moieties on
the 1 May and 1 Nov.
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106 16 Oct 1781
Lease of Ballypatrick (316a). Gerald Butler of Dublin to William Bourke of
Summerhill, Thomas Bourke of Gortnisheny and Walter Bourke of
Curranaboly, Co. Tipperary for a term of 14 years at an annual rent of £1:5:0
per acre. Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
107 27 Oct 1781
Lease of the Bogg of Inch (21a). George Ryan of Inch to Philip Darmody of
[Fishmoy], at an annual rent of £10. Rent payable in two moieties on the 1
May and 1 Nov.
108 12 Nov 1781
Declaration by William Glison, stating he holds land at Upper and Lower
Moher from George Ryan, in consideration of which he undertakes not to seek
any charge or salary for acting on behalf of Ryan or for receiving rents from
his estate.
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109 12 Dec 1781
Lease of lands of Gortkelly, Ballaghanladera, Glanbeg and Cumbeg. George
Ryan of Inch to Andrew Kelly of Gortkelly, Farmer, for a term of 3 lives or 99
years at an annual rent of £110. Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May
and 1 Nov.
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110 12 April 1782
Two copies of the lease of lands of Roskeen, Ballyruskeen, Shanballoge,
Parkbeg and Gortbrack (249a 12p). George Ryan of Inch to Margaret Dwyer,
Widow of Roskeen for a term of 41 years at an annual rent of £52. Rent
payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
111 15 April 1782
2 items
Lease of Killinleagh (Killeenleigh) (36 acres). George Ryan of Inch to
Thomas Purcell of Killinleagh for a term of 21 years at an annual rent of 10
shillings per acre (£18). Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1
Nov.
112 2 Feb 1783
(1) Lease of Macourereah, Clounheat, Churchpark and Black Meadow (159a
10p and 6a 3r 39p of bog). George Ryan of Inch to Minchin Carden of
Fishmoyne for a term of 21 years at an annual rent of £160. Rent payable in
two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
(2) Lease of Glanfinchnangh (Glanfinchin), George Ryan to Mathew
Kennedy of Glannfunchn, Farmer, for a term of 31 years at an annual rent of
£4. Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
112 (a) 20 June 1783
Lease of the lands of Rossmult. George Ryan to James Fogarty for a term of
99 years at an annual rent of £60. Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May
and 1 Nov.
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113 24 May 1784
Lease of Knocknabanch (31 acres). George Ryan to William Glison of Moher
for a term of 31 years at an annual rent of £20. Rent payable in two moieties
on the 1 May and 1 Nov. Note at front states “Expired 1 May 1815”.
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114 4 April 1785
Assignment of Interest in Lease. By a lease dated 16 Oct 1781, Gerard Butler
of Dublin demised to William Bourke, Thomas Bourke and McWalter Bourke
the lands of Ballypatrick and the Pollough for a term of 14 years at an annual
rent of £1:5:0 per acre. In return for £600 Butler now transfers his interest in
the lease for the remaining term of 10 years to John Roche of Limerick and
Walter Woulfe of Carrick.
115 26 Oct 1785
Lease of the Pollough of Inch (110 acres). George Ryan of Inch to Daniel
Fogarty of [Dovea], as an extension of an earlier lease from John Roche for a
term of 3 lives at an annual rent of £1:2:9 per acre. Rent payable in two
moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
116 28 Oct 1786
Lease of Ballypatrick (316a). George Ryan of Inch to McWalter Burke of
Curraghnehouly for a term of 3 lives or 31 years at an annual rent of 25
shillings per acre. Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
Note on front “Is not this lease contrary to my Fathers Marriage Settlement?”.
117 17 August 1792
Two copies of a lease of Coolkill. George Ryan to Thomas Dwyer, Merchant,
of Dublin, for a term of Dwyer’s life along with those of his wife Joanna (née
Ryan) and son John Dwyer aged 5 or 31 years. Annual rent £100. Rent
payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov. Mss note on (2) features a
Memorandum of Surrender, Patrick Ryan to Daniel Ryan, 9 Dec 1809.
118 20 July 1793
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Lease of the Paddock of Inch (38 acres). George Ryan N. Meagher of Thurles
for a term of 21 years at an annual rent of £34. Rent payable in two moieties
on the 1 May and 1 Nov. Note at front states “This lease is cancelled”
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119 [ ] Sept 1794
lease of Ballyrusheen Wood, Roskeen (36a 3r 11p). George Ryan of Limerick
to Philip Fogarty of Ballinlonhy for a term of 31 years or 3 lives at an annual
rent of £10. rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
120 12 Sept 1794
Lease of Rosskeen (36a 3r 11p). George Ryan of Limerick City to Philip
Fogarty of Balinlanty for a term of 31 years or 3 lives at an annual rent of £10.
Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
121 12 Sept 1794
Lease of Gortkelly, Ballyaghanladera, Glanbeg and Coumbeg. George Ryan
of Limerick to Mathew Phelan of Curraghduff, Farmer, in trust for John Ryan
of Gortkelly for a term of 3 lives or 99 years at an annual rent of £110. Rent
payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov. Note on reverse states a
Memorandum of Surrender in favour of a new lease was drawn up in April
1814.
122 12 Sept 1794
Lease of the house and demense of Inch (80a). George Ryan of the City of
Limerick to McWalter Burke of Inch, for a term of 31 years at an annual rent
of £160. Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov. A clause
allows Ryan to give Burke 6 months notice to quit after 14 years.
123 24 March 1796
Lease of part of Roskeen, namely Ballyroskeen Wood. Philip Fogarty of
Ballinlonty to Michael Ryan and Thomas Ryan of Snipton, Farmers for a term
of 3 lives at an annual rent of £25:6:0. Rent payable in two moieties on the 1
May and 1 Nov. Note on reverse states a Memorandum of Surrender was
submitted 11 June 1821.
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124 8 July 1797
Two copies of the Lease of lands of Ruskeen (220a). George Ryan of
Limerick to John Dwyer and Anthony Dwyer of Ruskeen for a term of 3 lives
or 31 years at an annual rent of £52. Rent payable in two moieties on the 1
May and 1 Nov. Note on reverse states a Memorandum of Surrender in favour
of a new lease for 1 life or 14 years was made 21 Feb. 1809.
125 21 Sept 1800
2 copies
Surrrender of a lease of Rossoulty dated 2 Feb 1791. The lease for a term of 3
lives or 31 years at an annual rent of £60, is now to be given up by John
Connolly, Daniel Dwyer, Thomas Ryan and Patrick Ryan to Daniel Ryan on
his coming of age, when he can then confirm a new lease.
126 1 May 1802
Two copies of the Lease of the grass of the Bog of Inch. George Ryan of Inch
to James Breen of Inch, farmer, for a term of 14 years at an annual rent of
£25:15:0. Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov. Features a
clause imposing a penalty of 10 shillings per kisk of turf taken. Note on (1)
states a Memorandum of Surrender in favour of a new lease was made 1 May
1809.
127 5 Feb. 1806
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Lease of the Pollough of Inch (110a). Mary Anne Ryan of Dublin, widow of
George Ryan and Denis O’Meagher of Kilmoyle, Co. Tipperary, executors of
George Ryan, to Philip Fogarty for a term of 4 years at an annual rent of £440.
Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
128 Oct 1806
Document ‘Case for the Opinion and Advice of William Saurin’. Refers to
Daniel Ryan’s wish to know if his father George had legal power to execute
certain leases to Walter Bourke, Thomas Dwyer and John Connolly. Also
copy of Mr. Saurin’s opinion in which he states the relevant leases relating to
lands of Ballypatrick, Coolkill Roskeen and Rossoulty cannot be valid for the
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extent of 3 lives or 31 years as the power of the lessor only extends to make
leases for the one term or the other. The leases however stand, and the tenants
cannot be evicted.
129 7 March 1809
2 items
Two copies of the lease of the lands of Roskeen (220 acres). Daniel Ryan to
John Dwyer and Anthony Dwyer of Roskeen for a term of 1 life or 14 years at
an annual rent of £52. Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
130 11 May 1809
2 items
Deed of Partition. Whereby John Ryan of Inch by deed dated 7 March 1809
did demise to John Dwyer and Anthony Dwyer of Roskeen those lands of
Roskeen (27acres) as previously let to Margaret Dwyer at £52 per annum,
now John Dwyer takes possession of 120 acres and is liable for £35:2:0 rent.
Anthony Dwyer holds the remaining 100 acres at an annual rent of £16:18:0.
131 27 Sept 1809
Proposal from John Carroll, Hugh Ryan, Patrick Ryan and [James Carroll] to
pay John Ryan a rent of £3:8:3 for a one year lease on that part of the
Demense of Inch known as Meanus. John Ryan signed his acceptance.
132 2 Oct 1809
Proposal by Michael Cahill that he rent from Daniel Ryan lands at Alshabohy
(94 acres) on a 31 year lease to begin May 1821, at an annual rent of £100.
Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov., together with an initial
payment of £100.
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133 6 Oct 1809
Lease of lands of Autshanbough (96 acres). Daniel Ryan of Inch to Martin
Cahill of Autshanbough for a term of 31 years or 1 life at an annual rent of
£100. Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
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134 2 Oct 1809 – 20 Feb 1822
Two copies of a lease of the grass of the Bogg of Inch, with a cabin and 2
acres. Daniel Ryan of Inch to James Breen, Farmer, for a term of 1 life or 7
years, at an annual rent of £22:15:0. Rent payable in two moieties on the 1
May and 1 Nov. All rights to the turf are reserved by Ryan. Memorandum of
Surrender on reverse of (1) dated 20 Feb 1822. Also lease for the same dated 1
Nov 1814 for a term of 1 life or 2 years at an annual rent of 10 shillings to be
paid 1 Nov.
135 10 Oct 1809
3 items
Two copies of a lease of the Pollough of Inch (110 acres). Daniel Ryan of
Inch to Philip Fogerty of Burrosiligh for a term of 2 lives at an annual rent of
£500. Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov. Also Lease of
the Paddock of Inch (38 acres). Daniel Ryan to David Phelan of Inch for a
term of 1 life or 21 years at an annual rent of £172:18:0. Rent payable in two
moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
136 27 Oct 1809
3 items
Lease of lands of Knockane (115a), Daniel Ryan to John Murphy of
Knockane, Farmer, for a term of 1 life or 31 years at an annual rent of £60.
Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov. Also copy of same.
137 29 Dec 1809
2 items
Lease in consideration of the surrender of an earlier lease of lands of Inch -
Moghareagh, the Meadows, Black Island and Clonkeel (160a). Daniel Ryan to
Nicholas Maher of Dublin for a term of 8 years at an annual rent of £160.
Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
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138 2 March 1810
Two copies of a lease of Knocknabansh. Daniel Ryan of Inch to Brien Phelan
and William Phelan of Shehevry for a term of 1 life or 21 years in
consideration of £100 and an annual rent of £80. Rent payable in two moieties
on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
138a 14 Jan 1810
2 items
Lease of the lands of Coolkill. Daniel Ryan to Patrick Ryan, for a term of 1
life at an annual rent of £100. Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May and
1 Nov.
139 10 Dec 1810
Lease of Mogherareigh (160 acres). Daniel Ryan to his brother Philip Ryan
for the term of 1 life or 21 years at an annual rent of £200. Rent payable in
two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
140 29 Aug 1812 – 15 May 1815
(1) Lease of part of Coolkill (64 acres). Daniel Ryan of Inch to John Hayes,
James Hayes, Philip Hayes, John Magrath and Philip Magrath, farmers for a
term of 1 life or 31 years at an annual rent of £218:8:0. Rent payable in two
moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
(2) Lease of part of Coolkill (64a 2p). Daniel Ryan to William Ryan, Denis
Ryan, Lawrence Bourke, Thomas Purcell and Lawrence Purcell, Farmers, for
a term of 1 life or 31 years. Annual rent £220.2.1
(3) 15 May 1815 Surrender of Lease dated 29 August 1812, relating to part of
the land of Coolkill (64 aces 2 roods). William Ryan, Dennis Ryan, Laurence
Bourke, Thomas Purcell and Laurence Purcell, Farmers, to Daniel Ryan of
Inch.
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141 20 Jan 1813
Lease of land of Inch (1 acres). Daniel Ryan of Inch to John McGrath of Inch
for life, at an annual rent of 32. Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May
and 1 Nov. A clause forbids the erection of cabins etc.
142 20 April 1814
Lease of Glanfinchnaugh. Daniel Ryan to Philip Kennedy, Glanfinchnaugh
and Hugh McDonnell of Friarsfield, Farmers, for a term of 2 lives or 31 years
at an annual rent of £60. Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1
Nov. Additional clause states a good dwelling house is to be built and 1 acre
per year be limed.
143 20 May 1814
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Lease of Gortkely. Daniel Ryan to John Ryan of Gortkelly for a term of 2
lives, in consideration of £150 paid and an annual rent of £110. Rent payable
in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
144 6 Apr 1818
Proposal from John Ryan detailing a [lease] of lands in the Parish of Meenus,
Barony of Kilnamona to Thomas Ryan for a term of 18 years.
145 27Apr 1818
Deed making Tenant to the Freehold, Daniel Ryan to John Carroll, City of
Dublin, Attorney and Arthur Carden, Templemore, Co. Tipperary. Ryan
releases to Carroll Inch, Ballypatrick, Mohereagh, Athshanbohy, Upper and
Lower Moher, Roskeen, Coolquil, Glanbegg, Rossmult, Seskin,
Knocknabanshy, Gortkelly, Glanfinchin, Killenleigh, Rossulty and Knockane.
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146 1 May 1819 – 18 Dec 1820
Lease of lands of Moherreagh (25a 1 r 11p). Philip Ryan to Michael Gleeson
of Moherreagh in consideration of £50 for a term of 21 years or 1 life at an
annual rent of £63:6:0. Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
Includes clauses giving a penalty of £20 for any house or cabin built on the
property and £10 per acre sublet. The leassee also undertakes to scour and
clean all ditches and drains annually or pay a £10 penalty. A Memorandum of
Surrender dated 18 Dec 1820 is on the reverse.
147 10 June 1819 – 29 Nov 1822
Lease of the Pollough of Inch (32 acres). Daniel Ryan to Edmund Phelan of
Inch, Farmer for a term of 1 life or 21 year at an annual rent of £110. Rent
payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov. Features a Memorandum of
surrender dated 29 nov 1822 of 14½ acres now demised to Laurence and Tim
Butler.
148 23 June 1820 – 18 March 1854
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Lease of Roskeen (22a 2r 17p). George Ryan of Inch to John Leamy of
Roskeeen, Farmer for a term of 3 lives or 31 years at an annual rent of
£36:0:3. Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov. A clause
prohibits sub letting. A Memorandum of Surrender in consideration of a new
agreement dated 22 March 1854 is featured on the reverse.
149 11 June 1821
Deed of Assignment. Ballyrusheen Wood (36a 3 r 11p) was let by a lease
dated 24 March 1796 by Philip Fogarty of Ballinlonty to Michael Ryan and
his son Thomas for 3 lives at an annual rent of £25:6:0. They in consideration
of £100 now assign their interest to George Ryan. Features also a
Memorandum by John Ryan, youngest son of Michael renouncing any interest
he may have held.
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150 11 June 1821
Proposals and Agreements. (1) George Ryan proposes to give John Ryan of
Ballyrusheen £20, the potatoe crop in his garden and a lease of 2 acres for 1
life at an annual rent of £1 in return for his surrendering his present interest
and title to the lands of Ballyrusheen. (2) George Ryan proposes to give
Thomas and Roderick Ryan £10 in return for a surrender of title to parts of
Ballyrusheen they held from John Ryan. Also draft query regarding the title to
an unspecified piece of land.
151 25 Oct 1821
2 items
Proposal by Stephen Ryan to lease Gortbrack (9 acres) from George Ryan at
an annual rent of £1.10.0 per acre. Also Lease of Gurtbrack (8 acres). George
Ryan of Inch to Stephen Ryan of Gortbrack in consideration of £10 paid for a
term of 1 life or 31 years at an annual rent of £12. Rent payable in two
moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov. A clause prohibiting subletting is included.
152 26 Jan 1822
2 items
Assignment of lease on lands of Roskeen. Denis Dwyer of Roskeen to John
Ryan of Inch. Dwyer in consideration of £120 surrenders to Ryan his interest
in part of Roskeen held by his late father John by a lease dated 1809.
153 20 Feb. 1822
See Also
/161 Two copies of the lease of the grass of the Bog of Inch, a cabin and 6 acres.
Daniel Ryan of Inch to James Breen, Farmer for a term of 7 years or the life of
Peter Grehan son of Stephen Grehan of Dublin. Annual rent £34:15:0. On (2)
it is noted the lease was surrendered on the 12 Feb. 1835 and a new lease for
11 acres given.
154 28 Jan 1823
2 items
Proposal by James O’Brien and [ ] Kearney to rent from Daniel Ryan
7½ acres of the Pollough of Inch (as held by Thomas Mahoney and William
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155 1823
Kennedy) for a term of 221 years to begin May 1823 at an annual rent of
£2:16:0 per acre.
File relating to Philip Ryan’s efforts to repossess lands of Coolderivinn on
foot of an expired lease. Includes correspondence with the War Office
regarding his attempts to find out if Robert H. Jones, named as a life in the
original lease, was deceased. Jones served in the British Army in India before
being taken prisoner by the French in 1810 and entering French Service.
156 1 May 1825
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Lease of lands of Ballyruskeen (36acres). George Ryan to William, Patrick
and Denis Troy of Ballyruskeen for a term of 2 lives or 31 years at an annual
rent of £56:17:6. Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
157 2 Jan 1826
Lease of part of the Pollough of Inch (7 acres 2 roods). Daniel Ryan of Inch to
Daniel Ryan of Tinihy and Roger Tierney of Callan Hill, Farmers, for a term
of 1 life or 21 years at an annual rent of £2:16:0. Rent payable in two moieties
on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
158 16 April 1827
Original and copy will of Francis Glison, Farmer, Balloboy in which he refers
to his proposed purchase of land in Upper Moher from Mr. Ryan.
159 21 May 1827
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Lease of part of the lands of Maughorareigh (16 acres 1 rood 22 perches).
Philip Ryan of Inch House to Martin Bourke of Maughorareigh for the life of
Bourke and his wife Johanna (née Allen), annual rent £3:16:4. Rent payable in
two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
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160 1 Sept 1827
Two copies Deed of Assignment of leasehold interest in the lands of Moher.
Philip Ryan of Inch and John Ryan of Castlefogarty 1 st part; George Ryan of
Ruskeen, The Rev. William Armstrong of Mealiffe, Valentine Maher of
Turtulla 2 nd part; William and Patrick Phelan of Shehevry, administrators of
the estate of William Glison 3 rd part and Mary Anne Ryan of Inch, Trustee of
George Ryan of Inch deceased, 4 th part. By a lease dated 1781 George Ryan
let the lands of Moher to William Glison. Glison died in 1801 and bequeathed
the lease to be held in trust for his three grandsons William, Francis and
Michael Glison, to be taken over by William once he came of age. In 1814
this William Glison assigned the lands to Daniel Ryan in trust for Philip Ryan
- provided Glison died without issue, which he did in 1816. In 1820 Daniel
and Philip Ryan in consideration of £500 paid to them assigned their interest
to John Ryan who in 1821 assigned those rights as part of his marriage
settlement to George Ryan, The Rev. William Armstrong Ryan and Valentine
Maher. Francis and Michael Glison claimed entitlement to interest on the
lease and in 1816 assigned this claim to William and Patrick Phelan, who in
1826 filed a Bill of Complaint which John Ryan disputed. This indenture then
witnesses that Ryan in consideration of £250 renounces his claim on the land
and the leasehold interest is assigned to the Phelans.
2 items
161 10 – 12 Feb 1835
See Also
/153 Documents relating to the letting of the Pollough and part of the Bog of Inch
to James Breen. (1) Memorandum 10 Feb 1835, noting James Breen agrees to
surrender his lease for the Bog of Inch in return for £500 and a new lease for
the house of Inch and 3½ acres of the Pollough, at an annual rent of £21. Note
on reverse by GR [George Ryan] “Jas Breen asked me to charge him but £20
p an during his life & I gave him to understand that I would do so but I made
no promises”. (2) Lease, 12 Feb. 1835 of the House and part of the Lands of
Inch (7½ acres) and part of the Pollough of Inch (3½ acres), George Ryan of
Inch to James Breen of Inch for 1 life (Peter Grehan of Rutland Sq. Dublin) at
an annual rent of £21, payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
Reverse features a note of Surrender by James Breen, son of the original
lessee, 17 Sept. 1841.
(3) Copy of 2 above.
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162 9 Jan 1837 –27 May 1852
Two copies of the lease of lands of Magharareigh (35a 3r 18p). George Ryan,
Inch, to Patrick Fogarty, Land Surveyor, in consideration of a Surrender.
Lease for a term of 1 life or 22 years at an annual rent of £2:10:0 per acre.
Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov. A note on the front
records the lease was surrendered by Fogarty’s widow. Enclosed is a letter
from Fogarty to Ryan (9 Jan 1837) guaranteeing to pay all monies and tithes
due on the property provided Ryan does not insert any further clauses into the
letting agreement. (2) Features a memorandum by Bridget Fogarty, widow,
dated 27 May 1852, surrendering the lease in consideration of £60 and the
years rent due.
163 12 March 1846
3 items
Lease of lands of Maughraneigh (11a 3r 30p) and the farm of the Pollough of
Inch 93a 2r 25p). George Ryan of Inch to Michael Gleeson jr. of
Maughranreigh (Moherareagh) for a term of 1 life or 21 years at an annual
rent of £35:17:5. Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
164 17 Nov 1871
Proposal by Denis Dwyer to rent lands of Roskeen called Gortbrack (13
acres), currently held by Stephen Ryan, from George Ryan at an annual rent
of £6 for a term of 5 years. Rent to be increased after the 5 years.
165 15 Feb 1873
Lease of lands of Roskeen (24a 3r 10p) previously held year to year. George
Ryan of Inch to Thomas Leamy of Roskeen, Farmer for a term of 32 years at
an annual rent of £26. Rent payable in two moieties on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
Game rights are reserved and unauthorized subletting forbidden.
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166 1875
Notebook containing details of lease issued to tenants on the Ryan estate.
Recorded are the terms of the lease and rent due. Notes on estate expenditure
for 1875 are also included as is a Income and Expenditure statement for
[1875]. The notebook was kept in a wallet marked ‘Philip Ryan Esq’
166b 1875 – 1939
18pp
Notebook kept by George Ryan (1844 –1927) containing diverse entries;
Opens with notes on political history and philosophy (p1) “Unless in certain
cases, when all Government is at an end, it is the duty of every man to yield
obedience, & to cooperate in carrying into effect measures, which, while
under dispensation he had opposed”; and continues with an account of the
credits & debts of his father ,George Ryan on his death (1875), including
details of servants wages and charges on the Inch estate. Details from 1875
annual sums paid to his brothers and other relations. Includes also details of
rental income, stock and financial situation. Features copy of will of George
Ryan, dated 16 th March 1872 (p 59). Entries are continued by Richard (Dick )
Ryan and he records land sales after 1927 and his increasingly difficult
financial situation during the 1930’s. Lists also all members of the Ryan
family buried in the family vault 1830 –1927. Enclosures are mainly letters to
George and Richard Ryan from family members. Some items of poetry.
167 12 Nov 1904 – 14 Oct 1907
233p
11 enclosures
File Sale of the Estate of my fathers George E. Ryan to his tenants. Contains
mainly correspondence with Roche and Sons, Solicitors, regarding sales to the
Land Commission over the period 1903 –1907, and annuities payable on the
land in question.
168 31 Dec 1904
79 items
File ..Molly’s charge on Estate Cost of Death. Contains deed dated 31 Dec
1904 by which George Ryan in consideration of £2000 grants Hugh Ryan,
Roskeen and John Bannon, Baracurragh rights to use the grass on Inch
demense from 1 Jan 1905 to 1 Jan 1910.
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169 4-6 March 1911
Note to George Ryan from Mary Boyle informing him she will give up
possession of her house and plot at Ballypatrick on March 6 th . On reverse is
signed receipt from Boyle (6 th March) confirming she received £40 from Ryan
in return for the goodwill in her house and garden.
170 1923 –1927
File relating to a dispute with a tenant, Thomas Quinlan, regarding sales to the
Land Commission.
16 items
171 Dec 1926 – July 1953
Correspondence file kept by Commander Richard Ryan relating to the
proposed purchase of lands at Liscreagh (originally the property of General
Valentine Ryan) by the Irish Land Commission. Includes correspondence with
solicitors to establish title to the property and negotiations with the Land
Commission.
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2. Rentals
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172 1724 – 1730
Rent roll of the lands of Kilnagorty, property of John Ryan, deceased,
maintained by his executors Hugh Kenedy and Howard Egan. Details names
of tenants, townlands, leases, rents due and paid. Records also payments made
on behalf of the estate.
173 1735 –1738
59pp
Rent Roll of the estate of Daniel Ryan. Details names of tenants, rents due and
paid, together with annual accounts from particular townlands.
174 1742 –1773
10pp
Rental Ledger kept by [Daniel Ryan], recording rents due and received from
individual tenants. Also features household accounts 1742 –1748 e.g. “Feb.
24 th 1765 Oate meale for the house 8:2:0”, and some stock and crop records
1763 –1767. Volume features an alphabetical index at front. Enclosed are
receipts and financial calculations.
175 1778 – 1811
87pp
10 enclosures
Rental Ledger recording primarily rents due and paid kept by [George Ryan].
Volume features an index at front and a list of relevant leases detailing their
terms and yearly rents due. Features also an “Inventory of household
furniture, plate, stock found at Inch when I took possession in September
1780”. Listed under ‘Furniture’ are “ 16 china plates & dishes all cracked” “a
rowling stone & hand barrow …….in the Garden”. Under ‘Stock’ he has
recorded “ 8 unmercifull widows…. on my back”. Recorded also are details of
the rental of Inch Estate at the death of John Ryan, July 1778, (out of a rental
of £1368:16:6, £194.9.9 is left once all charges on the estate are paid), and an
account of charges affecting the estate since 1778. Detailed accounts are given
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of the value of all furniture, plate, glass and earthenware. Rents and other
income and expenditure are recorded for the period 1785 –1811.
176 May 1807
101pp
Rental of the estate of Inch, property of Daniel Ryan. Details townlands,
tenants names, date of lease, area and annual rent. Total income = £1941:9:2.
Also Schedule of charges on the lands totalling £10,703:17:6.
177 May 1811
Rental of the estate of Inch, property of Daniel Ryan. Details townlands;
names of tenants; leases; area; rents and value. Total rental = £2132:7:2. Notes
also charged on the estate showing debts of 310,070:14:11, with a yearly
interest of £986:6:7.
178 26 Aug 1814
Letter from Andrew Montgomery, Dublin to Daniel Fogarty, Thurles,
acknowledging receipt of rents from 25 th March and 1 st May 1813. As receiver
in the case Fagan and Landaff he states he is entitled to any further rents.
179 Mar 1823 –Mar1824
Rental for townland of Clareen, Co. Tipperary drawn up by John Molloy.
Details name of tenant; size of plot; rated; yearly rent and payments received.
Total rental received = £693:13:6½.
180 May 1827
Rental sheet for the townlands of Annamore and Island, detailing names of
tenants; sizes of holdings and moiety of rent paid.
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181 1830 – 1846
Volume marked ‘Rent Book 1831 –1846’. Records under tenants’ names
details of rents paid for the period 1830 –1846. Features at rear details of
transactions on an account held with the National Bank, Thurles, 1838 –1845.
Enclosures include notes of cautions issued to tenants, valuations of Tenants
goods, details of payments owed and notes of seizures of holdings.
182 1830 –1897
174ff
20 enclosures
Rental ledger featuring an index of tenants by townland –Ballypatrick,
Pollough and Roskeen. Details rents due to the executor of [Thomas Ryan] in
1830 and 1867 –1897. Enclosures include Notices of the Surrender of
property by tenants, rate receipts, notes referring to leases, acreage and rents
due.
183 Oct 1841
250 pp
102 enclosures
Rental for the lands of Ballypatrick, property of George Ryan. Details tenants
names; size of holdings; rates and rents paid.
184 1847 -1867
Rental ledger detailing rents due and paid by tenants in the townlands of
Ballypatrick, Pollough, Moherreagh and Roskeen, 1847 –1867. Features at
rear a list of Household Expenses (mainly provisions and servants wages) for
the year 1835, and a portion of a butcher’s account for 1816. Enclosed are
accounts which relate to the auction of a tenant’s possessions to recover rent
due (Mrs. Bridget Fogarty, 8 Dec 1851), also notes relating to monies due and
rates paid. An alphabetical index to tenants names is at the front. Some pages
are missing from the front and rear.
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185 1908 –1924
3 Evictions
See Also
/181, /184
Rental Ledger for the townlands of Ballypatrick, Pollagh, Roskeen and
Birchill [Co. Tipperary]. Rents are recorded under tenants name. Details also -
Income Tax and Poor Rate payments 1908 –1917 and financial details
regarding the sale of lands to tenants [1918]. Several pages are missing from
the front and rear. Enclosures include tax and poor rate receipts, financial
calculations and some correspondence relating to tenants purchase
186 1808 – 1809
155 pp
49 enclosures
John James vs. Patrick Ryan. Documents relating to a trial by Nisi Prius at
Clonmel 25 March 1809. James was ejected from his holdings at Coolkill on
21 Nov 1808 and is suing his ejector Patrick Ryan for damages. Includes
Negative Search for Custodians against lands of Coolkill and Rosskeen, Deed
detailing the circumstances and the deed pertaining to the case. Also costs of
£69:6:7 presented by Mr. Franks, Attorney.
187 1845-1854
File relating to the case Grehan vs Barlow, a dispute concerning land
boundaries at Seskin, arising out of an ejectment in 1845. Includes Map of
Seskin part of the estate of Stephen Grehan 1843, which details names of
tenants and their holdings, together with opinions regarding the case and
details of deeds relating to the lands.
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188 14 Jan 1850
Ejectment for non payment of rent obtained by George Ryan against Michael
Gleeson and Michael Gleeson Senior, involving a holding of 15a 2r 15p in
lands of Moheragh and the Pollough. Mss notes on sums due etc.
189 8 Sept 1888
Agreement whereby George Ryan, Inch House, accepts from his evicted
tenant John Connolly, Ballypatrick, £40 in lieu of rent arrears of £57:15:0 and
agrees to reinstate him as tenant.
4. Land Sales and transfers
See Also
/167, /170, /171
190 16 Jan 1764
Deed of Assignment. Daniel Ryan of Inch, Co. Tipperary, 1 st part, John Ryan
of Inch, farmer, William Gleason of Mothar and Patrick Connelly of
Rossoulty, farmers, and William Armstrong of Cummer 2 nd part. Daniel Ryan
in consideration of £2900, Bargains and Sell to the above the timber, trees and
woods now growing or being upon his estate in Rossmult, Rossoulty,
Rossheen, Knockane, Athshanboy, Gortkelly, Moher and Glanfinehan,
Barony of Killnemanagh, Co. Tipperary for 7 years. £550 is to be paid
immediately and the balance in similar annual sums up to 1769. Other
conditions refer to right of access and the right to erect cabins to facilitate the
work
191 1 May 1765
Deed of Assignment. Daniel Ryan of Inch sold for consideration of £2800,
woodlands to John Ryan, Patrick Connolly, William Gleeson and William
Armstrong. John Ryan now assigns his interest in a sum of £500, bequeathed
to him by his grandfather Justin McCarthy, to Daniel Ryan, his father, “for the
better & more Effectual Ratifying and Confirming the sale of the wood”.
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192 12 Nov 1781
Memorandum of Agreement between George Ryan of Inch and George Stony
of Grayfort, Co. Tipperary. Ryan had by deed bargained and sold to Stony all
the oak, ash, elm, beech, sycamore, poplar and other trees on the lands of Inch
and Ballapatrick ,along with a garden of 2 acres, containing grass for 2 cows
and 1 horse, for 2 years for a sum of £400 to be paid in July 1782. The present
deed refers to the right of passage and to erect cabins on the said lands.
193 27 April 1818
Deed making Tenant to the Freehold. Daniel Ryan of Inch to John Carroll,
Merchant, of Dublin, Arthur Carden, Templemore, third party. Relates to the
lands of Athshanbohy Upper and Lower, Moher, Coolquil, Roskeen, Pollagh,
Maherereigh, Ballypatrick, Glanbegg, Rossmult, Seskin, Knocknabanchy,
Gortkelly, Glenfanchin, Killenleigh, Rossully and Knockane, Co. Tipperary,
lands in Carroll’s possession by virtue of a Bargain and Sale from Ryan.
194 22 March 1820 – 7 Jan 1822
File relating to the sale of the lands of Roskeen (220 acres) by George Ryan to
his brother Daniel Ryan of Inch House. £1700 of the sale price of £2,850 is
made up by George renouncing a claim for that amount on the lands of Inch.
Includes correspondence with Usher Beere, Attorney, Dublin and Stephen
Grehan, Dublin.
195 6 Dec 1821
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13 items
Letter from James Lenigan to Daniel Ryan stating he intends to write to Mr.
Cahill and conclude the purchase of Rossmult as quickly as possible.
196 18 June 1906
Letter to George Ryan from the Irish Land Commission confirming they wish
to purchase lands at Ballypatrick, Pollough and Roskeen. On reverse are notes
by George Ryan and his son Richard Ryan listing surviving family papers.
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197 1 June 1830
197b [ 18--]
Conveyance of the lands of Liscrea and [Coolderrysrin]. Marianne Ryan,
widow of George Ryan of Inch 1 st part; George Ryan of Roskeen, 3 rd son 2 nd
part, in consideration of a sum of £500 for the residue of a term of 900 years.
Printed schedule and Mss details of lands for sale, part of the Estate of Daniel
Ryan, townlands of Coolkill, Roskeen, Gortkelly, Rosemult, Mahers,
Killenleaugh, Atshanbohy, Glanfinchnagh,Knockane,Rosolty,
Seskin,Knocknabansha. Contains details of tenants, leases and current land
usage.
5 Accounts and Financial records
5.1 Account and Stock books for Inch estate
198 Feb 1737 – 10 Apr 1756
2pp
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Account book ‘Daniel Ryan Esq Account with Justin McCarthy from
February One Thousand Seven Hundred and Thirty Seven to the 10 Day of
Apr 1756’; detailing monies paid and expenditures incurred. E.g. 4 th and 5 th
May 1751 “for a cap for Mrs Ryan 1.4.2½”. Total expenditure by McCarthy =
£12,506:16:17 of which Ryan repaid £11,871:14:3½, leaving a balance due on
the 10 th April 1756, of £635:2:4. (N/B Ryan, married McCarthy’s daughter on
the 2 Feb 1737).
199 Aug 1790 – Aug 1794
27pp
Servants Accounts 1790 – Aug 1794 “Account of servants wages Limerick”.
Details wages paid to Nurse Dwyer, Children’s Nurse. On reverse are details
of the dates and places of birth for 5 of the children of George Ryan and
Mary Anne Roche.
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200 1817 –1857
Account book containing household accounts for 1817, Income and
Expenditure accounts (mainly rental) 1830 – 1831 and Household and Estate
Accounts 1850-1857 for [Inch Estate]. Enclosures include notes of financial
calculations, details of rents received, bills, stock and wages paid.
201 1927-1943
170pp
Hard backed stock book for Inch Farm. Details stock levels and value along
with the value of farm implements .
202 1886-1921
235pp
Small hardback volume title ‘Stock account from 15 Sept 1886.’ Details stock
bought, sold or killed and the value of same up to 1920. Records also the Poor
Rate charges for 1920 –1921. Several pages are missing from the front.
203 Mar 1830 –Feb 1831
Notebook recording details of estate expenses and income kept by [Daniel
Ryan].
204 10 Nov 1866 –Aug 1871
1950 – 1954
164pp
18pp
Workman’s Account Book, Inch Estate. Details names of workmen, dates
worked, monies due and paid plus comments on employees and work done as
well as references to stock and the weather. Note for the week 27 July – 2
August 1867 “Blight in Potatoes showed in many places this week & a
general blight in all spring oats”. Includes later farm accounts for the period
1950-1954.
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205 22 Sept 1875
Probate valuation of Inch House compiled for George E. Ryan by John
Thornton, Auctioneer, Clonmel, under instruction from Roche & Son,
Solicitors, 4 St. Stephen’s Green. Details the content of each room and value
of same. Out of a total valuation of £2,345:9:6, £104:8:0 is given for wine and
£1179:10:0 for cattle sheep and pigs.
206 1885 –1927
207 1895
Small ledger containing Farm Income and Expenditure accounts with yearly
balance sheets. Enclosed are financial calculations and the 1926 –1927
account.
9pp
224pp
Pocket notebook inscribed ‘ John F. Ryan, Long Orchard, Templemore”.
Contains financial jottings relating to expenses, banking matters and some
note referring to payments by tenants leasing lands at The Pollough. Also
specifications ‘Design for fishing punt Lee Work Feb 16 1895’. Several pages
are missing.
208a 1896 –1938
14pp
Simplex Investors Account Book recording details of the purchase and sale of
stocks and shares, the receipt of dividends and income tax paid 1896 –1930.
Features also a yearly breakdown of investments bought and sold, 1922 –
1930, and the net yearly results 1923 –1927. Copious enclosures include
receipts for stock sold, statements of dividend and statements of interest
earned.
208b 1921 – 1926
File of receipts for payments of Poor Rate on the Inch Estate.
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209 1926 –1935
5 Mar 1927 –8 Apr 1935
Files maintained by Commander R. Ryan referring to (1) receipts of payments
for goods and services incurred by his late father. Includes signed receipt by
his sister Mary Ryan acknowledging payment of a legacy of £1000.
(2) concerning death duties liable on the death of his father George Ryan.
Mainly letters from Allan H. Morgan, Thurles concerning negotiations with
the Valuation Office and Revenue Commissioners.
210 5 Mar 1927 –8 Apr 1935
Income and Expenditure ledgers kept by Commander R. Ryan
2 items
(1) Receipt and expenditure accounts for the house and farm Apr 1927 – April
1934. (Includes wages to farm workers).
(2) Ledger containing six monthly tallies of farm and general income and
expenditure Apr 1927 – Dec 1940. Features breakdown of yearly expenses
1937 – 1941.
(3) Ledger containing Income and Expenditure accounts under the headings
‘General a/c’, ‘House a/c’, ‘Stable a/c’, ‘Garden a/c’, ‘Loan a/c’ and ‘ersonal
a/c’. Dec 1927 – March 1935.
(4) Receipt and expenditure accounts April 1934 – Feb 1948. The accounts
are tallied on an irregular basis.
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5.2 Other Financial Records
211 1 Dec 1660
Copy Bond by which John Ryan of Lisanisellie, and his son Daniel Ryan of
Rathmanagh, acknowledge a debt owed to Patrick Ragget, to whose daughter,
Frances, Daniel Ryan is affianced. Mentions the hope that John Ryan will be
restored “unto his former estate”.
212 28 Feb 1706
Pierce Ryan vs. John [Morres]. Memorandum whereby [Morres] to honour a
debt of £15 to Ryan, offers one bond or obligation of penalty of £35 against
the payment of the debt on the 15 May next.
213 1 Jan 1707
31 July 1707
Two copies of Bond by which William Fogarty and Philip Fogarty of
Sixbridges agree to pay John Ryan £3 on the 1 November.
214 3 Feb 1707
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Assignment of Debt whereby William Mathews, Rolymahon, assigns to his
daughters Mary, Joan and Francisse a debt of £10 owed to him by James
Mathews.
215 7 April 1709
216 [1710]
Bond by which Marcus Stapleton of Cloghrahy agrees to pay John Ryan,
£6.6.0. on the 1 May. Additional note records payments in kind received.
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216 [1708]
217 [1713]
Draft of Bill filed against Richard Butler relating to the death of Patrick Ryan
in and claims upon his estate. The document is incomplete and heavily scored.
Latter part of a detailed account of monies spent and bills incurred on behalf
of [a member of the Ryan family]. Includes p.71 “For severall wine [ ]
…you took out of my cellars & not returned For severall empty wine butts,
wine [ ] & several deal spars you took out of my cellars of which I gott sent
seven [ ] from Mrs Ryan who refused me the satisfaction to let me goe to
her cellar to see if any of my good were there”. Refers to the period 1705 –
1713.
218 27 May 1717
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21pp
Bond and Warrant whereby Thomas, Richard and David Bourk, Curraghleagh
acknowledge a debt of £60 to John Ryan, Inch . £30 is due 27 th November.
Notes on the cover detail a list of partial payments up to 1723.
219 2 July 1717
Two copies of a Bond and Warrant wherby Patrick FitzPatrick, Oldtown,
Queens County and Edmond FitzPatrick, Harristown, Queens County
acknowledge a debt of £50 owed to John Ryan, Inch. £25 is due 2 Jan 1718.
220 24 Jan 1722
3pp
2 items
Bond and Warrant by which Hugh Kennedy, Poulnorman and John Kennedy,
acknowledge a debt of £200 to John Ryan, Inch. £100 is due the 24 th July.
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221 26 [Dec] 1722
Bond by which Theobald Mathew of [Elmfield] and James Mathew
acknowledge a debt of £50 to John Ryan of Inch to be paid within a year.
222 28 March 1724
Executors’ account of notes and bonds payable to the estate of “Mr Ryan of
Inch”, deceased.
223 15 July 1727
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Judgment for payment of a debt of £4:7:5 to be paid in the case Howard Egan
and Hugh Kennedy executors of John Ryan vs. James Downey and Philip
Purcell. Also partial transcript of same. Both fragile.
224 2 May 1749
2 items
Bond and warrant by which Daniel Ryan, Inch, and Dennis Karney, Feathord,
acknowledge a debt of £1000 to James Murphy, Farmer, Thurles. £500 is to
be repaid the 1 st of August.
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225 5 June 1749
Warrant and Bond by which Andrew Creagh of Cahirobeane, Co. Clare
declare a debt of £200 to Daniel Ryan of Inch, £100 to be repaid on the 5 th
November 1749.
226 11 June 1749
Warrant and Bond by which Mathew Woulfe, Carrickonsuir and his son
Walter declare a debt of £20,000 to Daniel Ryan. It is further recorded that
certain agreements were reached on the marriage of Frances Ryan (Daniel’s
daughter) and Walter Woulfe which will be declared null and void if the debt
is not repaid.
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227 17 Aug 1752
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/92 Document signed by Amyas Bushe whereby he indemnifies and releases
Daniel Ryan from a debt of £300 owed jointly by Ryan and Bushe to Jonathan
Ashe of Ashegrove, and takes on the full debt himself.
228 11 June 1759
Bond whereby Daniel Ryan of Inch having borrowed from Walter Woulfe,
Carrick on Suir, the sum of £3000, agrees to repay £1500 by 1 May 1760.
Added note by Woulfe attesting that the debt was repaid in full in 1773.
229 28 April 1760
Warrant of Bond by which John Dwyer of Ballynamona and Denis Dwyer,
Rosskeen, Farmers, agree to pay Daniel Ryan, Inch, £49:10:0 to be paid 28
April 1761, with a penal sum of £99 to be imposed for non payment. Note on
reverse records a payment from Dwyer of £22:5:0, 5 Jan 1762.
230 13 August 1761
Bond and warrant by which Daniel Ryan and his son John acknowledge a debt
of £100 due to John Comerford and Michael Comerford, Merchants, Cork.
£500 is due 13 August 1762.
231 1761-1791
Assignment of Judgement of Bond’s made by Daniel and John Ryan (5 Jan
1761) for £100 to James Murphy. (1) 5 Jan 1761, Bond and Warrant by which
Daniel and John Ryan, Inch, agree to pay James Murphy, Farmer, Thurles
£100, £500 of which to be repaid 5 Jan 1762. (2) 4 Oct 1790 Assignment of
the bond to Walter Fitzgerald and his wife Bridget (née Purcell). (3) 19 Dec
1791 Assignment of the debt by the FitzGeralds to Philip Roche John.
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232 July 1762
Bill by which Daniel Ryan instructs Richard Doherty, Keadra, to pay John
McCarthy £300 after the 1 Nov 1762. The sum will be allowed from
Doherty’s rent. Note by Doherty accepting the bill.
233 1765 –1791
File of legal searches for judgments of debts entered against members of the
Ryan family
(1) Judgment entered by James Murphy in 1771 against Daniel Ryan for a
sum of £1000. Search dated 18 Feb 1765.
(2) Judgment entered by John Roe, Printer, in 1771 against John Ryan for the
sum of £400. Search dated 18 July 1771.
(3) Judgment entered by Christian Kennedy in [1778] against John Ryan, for a
sum of £200. Search dated 8 March 1784.
(4) Judgment entered by Catherine Fitzpatrick in 1778 against John Ryan, for
the sum of £200. Search dated 29 July 1778.
(5) Judgment entered by Catherine FitzPatrick and Christian Kennedy against
[ ] in 1778 for the sum of £200. Search dated 15 August 1778.
(6) Judgments entered By James Reilly in 1780 against George Ryan for
£1600 and against Walter Woulfe for the same sum. Searches dated 3
October 1780.
(7) Judgment entered by James Reilly in 1780against George Ryan for £1600.
Search dated 10 th November 1783.
(8) Judgment entered by William Ryan in 1781 against George Ryan for
£800. Search dared 13 Nov 1783.
(9) Judgment entered by Mary Ryan in 1781 against George Ryan for the sum
of £600.
(10) Judgment entered by [Francis] Mathew in 1782 against George Ryan, for
the sum of £1000. Search dated 1783.
(11) Judgment entered by John Bradshaw in 1782 against George Ryan for
£200. Search dated 24 July 1783.
(12) Judgment entered by Walter Woulfe in 1782 against George Ryan for the
sum of £1600. Search dated13 Dec 1783.
(13) Judgment entered by Sir William Gleadowe Newcomen in 1782 for the
sum of £825.15. Search dated 2 May 1782.
(14) Judgment entered by Nicolas Meagher in 1785 against George Ryan for
the sum of £800. Search dated 27 th April 1791.
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234 31 May 1766
Receipt for £1200 received by Andrew Creagh from Daniel Ryan, executor of
his late fathers will, as payment of a debt owed to Charles Creagh by Sir
Edward O’Brien.
235 24 April 1767
Bond and Warrant whereby John Ryan, Inch, acknowledges a debt of £200 to
Mary Dawson, Ballyduffe. The full sum to be paid 1 Nov 1767. Note by Ryan
dated 28 th Oct 1767 undertaking to repay £78:13:4½ on the 20 th November.
236 1770-1827
2pp
2 items
File of documents relating to a Bond whereby John Ryan, Inch, acknowledges
a debt of £400 to Edmond Mathew 30 November 1770. Notes on the bond
record payments made to the Mathew family up until 1827. Includes
Assignment by which George Mathew, heir of Edmond, in return for £224
outstanding, assigns the bond to John Mathew and Mary Gorman his mother
(19 Nov 1790). Also receipt for final payment from Daniel Ryan 26 Nov
1827.
237 2 Dec 1771
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Bond by which John Ryan and Christian Kennedy (Gentlewoman),
Morristown, Co. Kildare, agree to pay Catherine FitzPatrick, Thurles, £200 on
the 2 Dec 1772.
238 4 May 1772
Bond by which John Ryan, Inch, acknowledges a debt of £800 to George
Lattin, Morristown. £400 being due 1 Nov 1772. Also record of payments
made and an assignment of the bond to Major FitzGerald showing a balance
due of £29:16:6.
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239 30 July 1772
Bond whereby John Ryan, Inch, acknowledges a debt of £200 to Mrs
Catherine FitzPatrick, Thurles. £100 to be paid 30 th July 1773.
240 24 Oct 1772
Bond and Indemnity whereby Edmond Forstall, Ringville, Co. Kilkenny,
acknowledges a debt of £200 to John Ryan, Inch. Forstall and Ryan are jointly
indebted to George Lattin of Morristown for £600, with £300 due October
1772. Forstall now declares £100 of that sum was his debt and that the
remaining £200 is owed by Ryan.
241 26 Dec 1772
Bond and Warrant whereby John Ryan, Inch, acknowledges a debt of £2000
to Robert Going. £1000 to be repaid 1 August 1773.
242 1 Feb 1773
Bond by which John Ryan, Inch and Mrs. Christian Kennedy acknowledge a
debt of £2000 due to Robert Going of Tullamoylan. £1000 of which is to be
repaid 1 August 1773. Notes on reverse record dates of payments up to 1783.
243 5 May 1773
Bond whereby John Ryan, Inch and John Doe acknowledge a debt of £3600
due to Miss Elizabeth Ryan. £1800 is to be paid on the 5 May 1774. Note on
reverse states a judgment for the debt was entered in April 1773.
244 [c. 1773]
Schedule of Unsatisfied Judgments against the estate of Daniel Ryan.
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245 1773-1777
Account of monies received and paid by John McCarthy on behalf of John
Ryan.
246 1775-1777
Details of payments made by the executors of John Ryan in account with John
McCarthy.
247 22 Jan 1780
Assignment of debt whereby Patrick Comerford in consideration of
£817:18:8; assigns a debt of £1000 owed by Daniel Ryan to John Comerford,
Merchant, Cork to Sir Riggs Falkiner, Bayley Rogers, Charles Leslie and
Richard Kellett, Bankers, Cork.
248 26 Sept 1780
Bond by which George Ryan and Walter Woulfe, Lodge, Waterford,
acknowledge a debt of £1600 to James Reilly. Carrick, and late of Cadiz. £800
to be paid on the 26 September 1781.
249 18 June 1781
Letter to George Ryan from Christopher Kennedy, Morristown, discussing
financial dealings and claims on Ryan’s estate. Refers to transactions with Mr.
Going, Jack Ryan, Mr. Michen Carden, Mrs. Mary Strange and Richard
Strange amoungst others. An added note from John Ryan requests George to
lodge £47:0:6 with Patrick & Co.
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250 6 Sept1781
Bond by which George Ryan, Inch, acknowledges a debt of £1000 to Francis
Mathew. £500 to be paid 6 Sept 1782.
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251 29 April 1782
Bond by which George Ryan , Inch, acknowledges a debt of £827:15:0 to Sir
William Gleadowe Newcomen. £413:17:6 to be paid on the 1 May 1785.
252 18 July 1782
Bond by which George Ryan, Inch, acknowledges a debt of 3200 owed to
John Bradshaw, Attorney, Dublin. £100 to be paid 18 October 1782.
253 20 April 1784
Bond by which George Ryan agrees to repay £400 to Nicholas Meagher by 1
May 1706 together with 65% interest per annum. Note by Meagher
confirming receipt of payment.
254 20 Jan 1785
Bond by which George Ryan agrees to pay John Bray, Thurles £122:8:0 by 1
Sept 1785. Note by Bray 12 April 1786 attesting the receipt of full payment.
255 1785 – 1806
Accounts detailing claims and payments from the estate of George Ryan.
256 20 Nov 1786 – 31 May 1790
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Notebook kept by [Geroge Ryan], recording details of expenditure incurred in
relocating his family from Inch to take up residence on the Continent (Nov.
1786). Details also living expenses while in Bruxelles, Spa, Toulouse and
Paris where they resided for periods between 1786 and 1790. E.g. 29 Nov
1786, Bruxelles, “ a chaise & 3 from Calais to Bruxelles…..miles /165 livrs
192.0.0” 22 March 1788, Toulouse, “ to MR for her Millener livrs 23.0.0”.
Recurrent expenses included groceries, house rent, fabric, firewood, washing,
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shoes, servants and hairdressing. Notes at rear record letters sent (mainly
referring to financial matters) dates of departure and arrival.
257 May 1787
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Statement of claims and encumbrances on the estate of John Ryan showing an
overall debt of £6,939.4. His annual encumbrances totalled £844.
258 24 Dec 1790
Assignment of Judgement whereby John and Michael Comerford having
obtained judgment for the sum of £1000 against Daniel Ryan (1771), used this
as security against a loan from Sir Roger Faulkner, Charles Leslie and Richard
Kellett, Bankers, Cork. Standish Barry, executor to John Comerford has
repaid the sum of £812:4:1 and the claim on Ryan’s debt is relinquished.
259 29 Dec 1790
Assignment of a debt of £807:5:7 owed by Daniel Ryan and his eldest son
John Ryan to John Comerford, Merchant, Cork to Standish Barry. George
Ryan paid £567:6:7 of the debt leaving £240 outstanding.
260 14 May 1791
Receipt for £38:17:3, half a years rent paid by George Ryan to Lord Llandaff
for lands at Liscreagh andCoolerryerin. Receipt signed by Nicolas Meagher.
261 16 May 1795
Assignment of debt by which Sir William Gleadowe Newcomen in
consideration of £441:2:2, assigns a debt for that amount owed to him by
George Ryan to Philip Roche John.
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262 29 July 1796
Assignment of debt of £240 owed by George Ryan to heirs of James
Comerford to Philip Roche John via his executor Standish Barry.
263 10 Mar 1804
Assignment of Judgement of debt by Standish Barry, executor of Philip Roche
John, whereby a debt of £100 owed by Daniel and John Ryan is assigned to
Philip Roche. The debt was originally to John Comerford, Merchant of Cork.
264 10 Mar 1804
Assignment of Judgment of debt by Standish Barry, Cork, executor of Philip
Roche John of a debt of £827:15:0 owed by George Ryan to Philip Roche,
heir to Philip Roche John. The original debt was to Sir William Gleadowe
Newcomen, the banker.
265 10 March 1804
Assignment of Judgments by Standish Barry, executor of Philip Roche John,
relating to a debt of £100 owed by Daniel and John Ryan, now assigned to
Philip Roche. The original debt had been assigned to a number of individuals
before Roche John.
266 1811 –1827
File of correspondence, bonds and warrants relating to debts owed by Daniel
Ryan to (1) James Peterson [ ]
(2) John Prior £200 + interest (1811)
(3) Rev Thomas Prior £800 + interest (1813)
(4) Donal O’Connor, heir to Mr. Gramwell £300 + interest [1821]
(5) John Kelly payment of £1157:15:10 (1821)
(6) Catherine Elizabeth Stanley £1800 + interest (1822)
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267 Sept 1812
Promissory note (Bank Post Bill) for £3:8:3 to be cashiered in Dublin.
268 19 July 1814
Bond and warrant by which John Ryan, Turrahine, in debt to Philip Ryan,
Dublin for £29:9:2 agrees to pay £14:14:7 on the 25 th July.
269 31 Oct 1814 – 5 Jan 1816
Bond whereby Daniel Ryan, Inch, acknowledges a debt of £440 due to James
Peterson, £220 of which is due on the 1 May 1815. Also result of a legal
search showing Peterson obtained a judgment against Ryan for £440 and
£2:14:7 costs on the 31 Oct 1814.
270 14 June 1815
Order by which the Sheriff of Co. Tipperary is empowered to seize goods
belonging to Timothy Ryan, James Ryan and John Ryan to repay a debt of
£127:18:6 owed to Philip Ryan.
271 7 July 1815
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Mortgage of the lands of Liscurragh and Coolderry, Barony of Eliogarty.
Philip Ryan of Dublin, Daniel Ryan and George Ryan of Inch to Stephen
Grehan in return for a loan from Grehan of £1000. The capital sum along with
£6 interest for every £100 is to be paid back before the 1 July 1817.
272 7 July 1815
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Bond and warrant whereby Daniel Ryan, Inch and Philip Ryan, Dublin
acknowledge a debt of £2000 owed to Stephen Grehan, £1000 to be paid in
1817.
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273 14 July 1815
Assignment of debt whereby Richard Jordan, Dublin, in consideration of
£114:2:9 assigns to Philip Ryan the debt for that amount owed by Timothy,
James and John Ryan of [Drumdihy].
274 8 June 1816
Deed of Annuity wherby Daniel Ryan, Inch in consideration of £300 sold to
Ewer Ryan, Barrister, Dublin, a yearly rent charge (for the lives of Daniel
Ryan and his brother Philip) or £50. The annuity is on the lands of Inch,
Ballypatrick, Moherereigh, Athshanbohy, Upper and Lower Moher, Roskeen,
Coolquil, Glanbegg, Rosmult, Seskin, Knocknabanchy, Gortkelly,
Glanfunchin, Killeenleigh, Rosulty and Knockane.
275 12 August 1816
Bond by which Daniel Ryan, Inch, acknowledges a debt of £600 owed to
Hugh Mulcahy, Thurles. £300 of which is to be paid by 12 August 1817. Note
on reverse, 18 Mar 1820, acknowledges receipt of £63 being 3½ years interest
due and £27 paid 12 August 1821. Also a note calculating the sum due in
1821.
276 April 1818
Memorandum of debts owed by Daniel Ryan, also [valuation of lands].
277 15 Nov 1821
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Letter to Stephen Grehan from C. M. O’Brien Butler, forwarded with
additions to Daniel Ryan. O’Brien Butler outlines the financial difficulties his
family are in and requests an advance of £50 or £60 on the sums payable to
him by Dan Ryan. Grehan had forwarded the letter inquiring what he should
do about the matter and discusses other financial dealings with Mr. Beere and
D. Harrold.
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278 4 Dec 1821
Letter to Daniel Ryan, Inch House from Stephen Grehan, Dublin, detailing a
recent meeting with Mr. Reeves regarding Ryan’s letter. As documents are
still outstanding from Mr. Beere the deed cannot yet be stamped. Discusses
the best method of paying judgement s still outstanding on the land and other
financial transactions.
279 Dec 1821
File ‘Receipts for £4000 Judgment debts on the estate of Inch & paid in Dec
1821 by D. R.’
(1) £300 paid to Miss Lattin
(2) £1800 owed to the late Miss Mathew
(3) £100 owed to Philip Ryan
(4) £1157:15:10 owed to executors of the late Philip Roche
(5) £220 owed to James Peterson
(6) 3140 owed to John Mathew
280 18 May 1822
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Letter from Usher Beere to Daniel Ryan, informing him he is optimistic about
procuring the £500 Ryan requested. He has a promise of £100 on a premium
of 40 gunieas, although he finds this “exorbitant”.
281 10 Aug 1822
Letter to Daniel Ryan, Inch, from John Cuthbert assuring him that details of
the costs incurred in his Recovery of an Annuity on land owned by Ryan will
be forwarded as soon as possible.
282 Jan 1827-June 1832
File includes correspondence, warrants and judgments relating to a loan of
£500 extended by Edmund Lenigan to Daniel Ryan, January 1827. Included
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are judgments for Lenigan against Ryan for the sum of £100, June 1827 and
£200 June 1832.
283 26 Feb 1827
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Letter to Daniel Ryan, Inch house from Usher Beere, informing him Phil Ryan
has presented him with halves of 2 Bank of Ireland £50 notes which Beere
intends to honour once he receives the corresponding halves.
284 19 May 1828
Bond by which Daniel Ryan, Inch acknowledges a debt of £400 owed to
Edmond Callenan. £200 is payable in 5 years time. A note on the reverse
refers to a payment of £200 in November 1839.
285 14 Aug 1829
Letter to Daniel Ryan from Stephen Grehan discussing Ryan’s finances and
the advice received from Mr. Beere.
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286 15 June – 3 August 1830
Letters from Stephen Grehan to George Ryan, Inch referring to financial
transactions he is undertaking on Ryan’ s behalf. On the 3 August 1830 he
refers to the impossibility of receiving money from France “I am in a bad way
I had £30,00 in funds there Mr Seagrove £20,000.
287 19 June 1879
Note attesting to the payment of a mortgage of £800 on lands of Cloney.
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288 15 March 1881
Statement by George Ryan, confirming he owes £90 to Mrs. Margaret
Gorman of Glenaquile, subject to 3% interest per annum. Additional note
states £90 was paid March 1882 and details also the interest paid.
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289 1882-1884
File relating to the administration of the estate of John F. Ryan (uncle to
Commander R. Ryan) who died in 1884. Details particularly the liability of
grand Jury Cess etc. owed by him.
290 12 June 1883
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Receipt for £50 paid by George Ryan to James Gorman, executor to his late
father, Michael Gorman.
291 Sept 1883
Receipt for £142:5:0 paid by George Ryan to James Gorman, Administrator
for the late Michael Gorman of Liscrea.
292 6 Feb – 13 March 1884
Correspondence between George Ryan his brother Charles, Malta and Roche
and Son’s Solicitors concerning a transaction by which George by dint of [a
loan from a Mr. Joyce] forwards money to his brother. 6 Feb Charles writes
“let me congratulate you on having a respectable creditor instead of an
unfortunate younger brother”. Mentions also the safe arrival of Mary and
Cora. In a letter dated 13 March Roche refers to the case of Grehan vs. Phelan.
293 1888 –1916
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File Charges on Inch Estate. Includes Copy Mortgage for £100 between
George Edward Ryan and Mary Sherlock, 16 August 1888. Copy transfer to
John V. Ryan Lenigan of a mortgage of £1600 from the National Bank, July
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1898. Also a letter from Roche and Sons, Solicitors, concerning a sum of £200
owed to James Joyce, Rochestown Castle, Grange, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick,
1 March 1884. Also Death Cert of Margaret Therry, 15 Harcourt Street,
Dublin (died 12 April 1916).
6. Estate Correspondance
294 29 Nov 1822
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Letter to Daniel Ryan, Inch, from Stephen Grehan explaining the delays
which have beset their sale proceedings. Refers to an enclosed letter from
Mr. Reeves.
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295 16 Jan 1823
Letter to Daniel Ryan, Inch House from Major Michael Lidwik,
expressing his approval of Ryan's plan to take proceedings against the
Butlers and establish responsibility for a drain "the frequent cause of
wrangle between the Butlers and some of your tenants for several years."
296 29 May 1829
Draft letter by Philip Ryan to [ ] explaining he recently received
possesion of a farm called Liscrea, which ajoins the addresee's property at
Lisearmore. The boundary of the property is in dispute and he requests the
adressee to empower his agent to ascertain the proper boundary.
297 22 Sept - 3 Dec 1836
File of correspondence regarding the Mealiffe Encclosure Act, mainly
between Stephen Grehan and a Mr Strickland and allotments and costs.
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298 25 May 1850
Assignment of Policy whereby George Heenan of Parsonstown and
Frederick Philip Bennett, Parsonstown, having entered a partnership
together as Land Agents, Heenan assigns to George Ryan an Insurance
Policy for £1000 payable on his death, to hold in Trust, and to ensure in
the event of Heenan predeceasing Bennett, that Bennett will receive
£467:13:4 from the policy.
299 Nov 1920 - Nov 1934
Tithe Rent Charges and its redemption. File containing receipted bills for
tithe payments and correpondance relating to reductions in payment due to
land having been let to the Land Commission (1920 -1934).
300 Jan 1926 - Dec 1933
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Correspondence file between Commander R. N. Ryan, his Solicitors &
Land Agents, Morgan & Mullen, Thurles, and the Tipperary (North
Riding) County Board of Health and Public Assistance concerning sites
for Labourers cottages. Also some earlier correspondence concerning a
dispute with Mr. William Ryan concerning a flooded drain on the lands of
Ballypatrick and Rathleasty (1926).
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7 Inch Oratory
301 1873 –1886
Copies of Grants of Papal Permission for the Blessed Sacrament to be housed
in the Oratory of the Ryan home at Inch, along with correspondance relating
to same.
302 1932 –1939
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File of copy and original correspondence relating to the decision by Church
authorities, in response to the attendance by Arthur Ryan at Trinity College
Dublin, not to renew permission for the Blessed Sacrament to be housed in the
Oratory at Inch. Includes letter dated 19 July 1939 from Archbishop Harty
stating “ In view of the general Church Law, the Maynooth Statutes & the
warning of the Holy See about Catholic boys in Trinity College, I cannot take
it on myself to continue the privilege of the private Oratory".
8 Game Records
303 15 Oct 1824
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Game License issued to George Ryan of Roskeen for the year ended 25 March
1825, together with a mss note of game killed.
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9 Maps and Surveys
304 [1640]
Survey of Inchiofogarty Parish. Details names of proprietors, acreage (divided
into arable and non arable), and value, together with a brief description of the
properties and proprietors title claims “All Irish Papists”. Surveyed by
Anthony Kelly, “Dep of Surveyor General”.
305 3 August 1711
Survey and ink map by Samuel Simons of part of the lands of Bolanahow,
estate of John Ryan. Notes names of tenants. The document is damaged and
part of the map is missing.
306 13 Feb 1724
Ink map by Pat [Wales] of part of the lands of Inch, detailing areas of wood
and bog. Scale 40 perches to an inch. The location of Inch House is noted.
307 7 April 1733
Survey with ink and wash map by James Shanahan of the lands of
Cullurlacloe, Gortlacta and an area settled on Thomas Purcell, part of the
lands of Kilanalagart, estate of Daniel Ryan. Notes names of tenants on the
properties. Scale 20 perches to an inch.
308 25 June 1733
Survey and rough map by James Shanahan of Thomas Glascock’s holdings,
estate of Daniel Ryan.
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309 June 1739
Survey with ink and wash map by Patrick Grene of the lands of Coolquill held
by Thomas Armstrong. Scale of 10 perches to an inch.
310 5 July 1749
Survey and ink map by John Shanahan of Culekill, estate of Daniel Ryan.
Scale 40 perches to an inch.
311 May 1753
Survey with ink map by John Buchanan of the Pollagh of Inch. Scale 20
perches to an inch.
312 5 June 1753
313 1759
Survey with ink map by John Buchanan of Gortbrack. Two dwellings have
been added in in pencil. Scale 20 perches to an inch.
Survey with ink and wash map by John Buckley of lands of Ballypatrick.
Scale missing.
314 May 1762
Survey with ink map by John Buchanan of Collkill. Scale 40 perches to an
inch.
315 18 Jan 1768
Survey with ink map by John Buchanan of Meagarish Riagh “that was cutt of
the farm held by Thomas Gasscock. No scale given.
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316 April 1768
317 1770
Ink map by John Buchanan of Maghirish Riagh and the Demense of Inch,
showing the position of Inch House. Notes names at property boundaries.
Scale 40 perches to 1 inch.
Hardback volume ‘Mapps of the estate of George Ryan Esq.’ Contains 19
outline wash and coloured ink maps of the townlands making up Inch Estate,
totaling 2941a 1r 32p. Also 1 map of the area of Liscrea and Coolderryvrin,
held by a lease of 999 years from Thomas Mathew (missing). The estate was
surveyed by John Purcell in Sept 1770, at a scale of 40 perches to an inch.
Notes at front refer to the legal case of Barlow vs. Grehan and others (1855),
which drew on the evidence of the maps.
318 Sept 1770
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Survey with ink map by John Purcell of Rosskeen, Co. Tipperary, including
lands held by Dennis Dwyer. Additional notes detail Dwyer’s sub tenants.
Scale 40 perches to an inch.
319 Dec 1780
Two copies one hide, one paper, of an ink and wash map by Richard Frizell of
the estate of George Ryan showing those properties set out as the dower of
Mrs. Mary Ryan, widow of John Ryan. Scale 40 perches to an inch.
320 27 Aug 1773
Survey with ink and wash map by James Miller of the lands of Coolkill,
property of John Ryan. Additional notes refer to a dispute with a tenant
William Thomas. Scale 10 perches to an inch.
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321 June 1811
322 1812
Rough ink map of Glenfinchna, property of Daniel Ryan, includes dwellings
in the area. Additional pencil notes record other houses and the value of same.
Survey with ink and wash map by James Barry of the lands of Coolkill,
property of Daniel Ryan. Details dwellings on the property. Scale 20 perches
to an inch.
323 April 1813
Survey with ink and wash map by James Barry of Glanfinshina, Parish of
Upperchurch, Barony of Kilnamana. Scale 20 perches to an inch.
324 21 March 1820
Survey with ink and wash map by Patrick Fogarty of part of Inch moors,
estate of Daniel Ryan. Details area of holdings and rents from same. Scale of
8 perches to an inch.
325 23 May 1820
Survey with ink and wash map by Patrick Fogarty of Roskeen as let by
George Ryan to John Lamy. Scale of 20 perches to an inch.
326 July 1821
Survey with ink and wash map by Patrick Fogarty of the lands of Inch
property of Daniel Ryan. Notes crops planted. Scale of 8 perches to an inch.
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327 May 1823
Survey with ink and wash map by Patrick Fogarty of part of the lands of Inch,
property of Daniel Ryan. Notes tenants names. Scale of 16 perches to an inch.
328 27 Dec 1826
Measurements by Patrick Fogarty of Inch Paddock, including the Well and
Limekiln areas, property of Philip Ryan.
328 Mar –July 1833
Return by Patrick Fogarty of the value/cost of plantings at the House Division,
Roskeen, property of George Ryan.
330 25 August 1845
Survey by B. O’Leigh, attesting that the area held by James Hickey at Inch
totals 2a 0r ½p at a rent of £4 per acre.
331 July 1850
332 [ n. d.]
Survey with maps and associated documents by John [Buille] of the
plantations, water and roads on the demense of Inch, estate of George Ryan.
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Rough notes concerning an area to be surveyed on the Ryan estate. Refers to
Limekiln and Church road.
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See Also
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333 30 Oct 1818
Letter to George Ryan, 9 Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin, from Thomas
Lanigan, Castle Fogarty, stating he is the official heir of his late Uncle and
Mother. Sends good wishes to the Ryans.
334 (a) Oct 1896
Correspondance between Col. Ryan Lenigan and his solicitors, Allen H .
Morgan, regarding tithe charges on Castle Fogarty Estate.
334 (b) 1922-1926
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Rough Income and expenditure accounts for Castle Fogarty containing details
of Income Tax paid April 1922 –1923, 1923 –1924 together with notes
relating to same. Also gives details of the Poor Rate 1923 –1924, crop
statements, profit and loss accounts, labour accounts and stock records over
that period. Includes notes on farm expenses at Inch, 1926.
11. Memorabilia
335 1899
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Hardback volume containing a list of several hundred books held at the library
at Inch, listed by shelf and alphabetically by title. Enclosed are lists of books
from other locations in the house, including the schoolroom.
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2 Family and Personal Records
1 John Ryan (d. 1723) and Frances Ryan (later Creagh)
336 13 April 1705
Deposition of Witnesses taken before [J] Ryan and J [Rutle], Counsel for the
Plaintiff in the case John Shanaghan (plaintiff) vs. Richard Rowleigh
(Defendant).
337 8 Jan 1706
See Also
/37 Letter to John Ryan, Inch from Lady Stapleton, explaining her upset over the
seizure by the French of her estates in the West Indies, and her recent ill
health delayed her writing. Declares she was unaware of any outstanding
legacy to be paid and but is willing to meet all such commitments.
338 5 Feb 1706
Letter of Attorney whereby Marcus Stapleton of Cloghrahy, Co. Tipperary
appoints John Ryan of Inch to act for him in claiming a legacy due from
Anne, Lady Stapleton.
339 12 March 1706
Letter to John Ryan, Inch from [Bradshoot], Grantstonne, arranging a time for
he, Ryan and Capt. Short to meet and view some land. Also copy letter from
Ryan to [ ] concerning the dispute involving Lady Stapleton over the
will of Andrew Stapleton.
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340 21 March 1706
Note to John Ryan, Inch, from [Begly] informing him he intends to pass on
Ryan’s account of the state of affairs to Lady Stapleton.
341 1 Aug 1719
Letter to John Ryan, Inch from Robert White, [MP], London, discussing Lady
Stapleton’s efforts to reclaim her rights in a matter in which “your brother in
Justice Mathew” is handling. Refers to other similar matters in which Ryan
has an interest, and Ryan’s plans “to drink the Waters in France”. Closes with
warm remembrances to members of the Ryan family.
342 16 May 1721
Account of monies paid out by Col. Nicolas Purcell on behalf of Mr. John
Ryan, e.g. 10 June “by Cash paid to Mr. John Butler of Dublin for the use of
Mr. Richard Butler 10:00:00. The account totals £111.17.08 of which just
over £6 is outstanding.
343 10 June 1721
Letter to John Ryan, Inch, from Robert White, Walburton, thanking him for
the timely £20 forwarded. Gives a general account of his doings but
complains of feeling cut off “I know no more in a Manner what’s doing in
London (tho I’ve frequent letters from thence) than if I was in America”.
Notes the farmers in the area are upset over the price of wool although the
harvest looks set to be bountiful. He hopes that is also the case in Ireland
adding,“for Famine & Pestilence is much worse than ye want of money”.
Mentions Justin Mathew and closes with warm remembrances to the Ryan
family.
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344 23 Jan 1723
Letter to John Ryan from [Thomas ], Dublin, discussing mutual
business affairs.
345 21 Mar 1723
Letter to Mrs. Frances Ryan from her cousin Mr. Egan, arranging to meet her
at Inch and do “what service is in my power to answer that confidence my
dear deceased friend [ ] had in me”.
346 22 Mar 1723
Letter to Mrs. Frances Ryan, Inch from [Hugh Kenedy], forwarded also to
Major Mathew, arranging for Kenedy to meet with Mathew and Mr. Egan “to
doe what shall be thought proper in the affairs of your family”.
347 11 June 1723
Letter to [ Ryan] from Robert White, London, discussing financial
matters. He has drawn a Bill on Ryan for £46.6.9 for Justin Mathew, and
details how the money is to be recouped. Refers also to business affairs with
the Purcells, and his plans to leave for Ireland with Mr. Mathew. An addition
by Justin Mathew explains the necessity of his drawing the Bill, and he refers
to the low opinion he feels many of his relatives have of him.
348 16 March 1724
Letter to Mrs. Ryan from Mr. Egan referring to his health and that of his son
who has “been at Deaths Door since I saw you”, but who now appears to be
on the mend. Agrees that Mr. Creagh can be present at their meeting, adding
he is eager for Creagh’s advice and assistance.
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349 23 May 1724
Letter to Mrs. Ryan from Mr. Egan referring to a lost lease for lands of
Cormacstown.
350 29 May 1724
Letter to Mrs. Ryan, Inch, from Mr. Egan informing her Mr. Quin’s demands
are unfavourable to her interests. Discusses more suitable terms along with
other estate business.
351 2 June 1724
Letter to Mrs. Frances Ryan, Inch, from Mr. Egan expressing his sympathy to
her at the behavior of Mr. Quin and the impudence of Mr. English “surely he
does not thinke it will be agreeable to Mr. Mathew to hear treat his sister in
that manner”. Mentions also an incident with the Cottors of Buobynahow “but
am sure your servants were very much to blame”. Discusses other estate
business.
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352 21 Feb. 1725
Letter to Mrs. Frances Ryan, Dangin, Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare, from Mr.
Egan discussing the legal case against Mrs Purcell, and their best course of
action.
353 5 April 1725
Letter to Mrs. Frances Ryan, Inch, from Mr.Egan, discussing his responses to
Keatings continuing demands for £300. Mentions his son is still ill.
354 9 April 1725
Letter to Mrs. Frances Ryan, Inch, from Mr. Egan discussing estate business.
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355 April 1725
Letter to Mrs. Frances Ryan from Mr. Egan referring to his son’s “languishing
condition”. Adds he hopes to be in Inch soon.
356 15 June 1725
Letter to Mrs. Frances Ryan from Mr. Egan, discussing the purchase of
livestock.
357 5 July 1725
Letter to Mrs. Ryan, Inch from Mr. Egan discussing the progress of Mrs.
Purcell’s lawsuit for which “an amicable agreement” has been proposed by
Mr. Cooke.
358 19 Oct. 1725
Letter to Mrs. Frances Ryan, Inch, from her cousin Hugh Kenedy, discussing
the recent sale of 130 bullocks to [ ] Scully, payment for which will be “either
in money or good Dublin Bills”. He has instructed Nedd Carroll not to hand
over the livestock until the money is secure. Sends best wishes to family and
mentions as he was “bledd” that morning and is weak he had to dictate the
letter.
359 25 Oct.1725
Letter to Mrs. Frances Ryan, Inch, from Mr. Egan detailing financial
transactions including his purchase of Backerstown.
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360 17 Sept 1726
Letter to Mrs. Frances Ryan from Mr. Egan discussing legal steps in her
Dower Claims and [accusations of robbery].
361 31 Oct. 1725
Letter to Mrs. Frances Ryan from Mr. Egan discussing the £40 bill from Mr.
Sculy and how best they should respond. Adds he is grateful for [Margaret]
Mathew’s good opinion of him.
362 26 Dec 1725
Letter to Mrs. Frances Ryan from Mr. Egan explaining he has been confined
[at home] since his return from Dublin. Mentions the death of a mutual friend
and adds he has forwarded on Mr. Shanard’s Opinion.
363 10 Feb 1726
Letter to Mrs. Frances Ryan, Dangin, from Mr. Egan discussing legal
proceedings at the Bench in Cashel concerning her “Robbery Charge”. Refers
also to his efforts to meet Mr. Ryan of Clonmett at Inch and wool sales.
364 20 April 1726
Letter to Mrs. Frances Ryan, Dangin, from Mr. Egan detailing his negotiations
with Mrs. Purcill and other business.
365 11 Nov 1726
Letter to Mrs. Ryan, Inch, from Mr. Egan informing her he received her letter
and those of Mrs. Mathew and Mr. Latham. Refers also to Mr. Purcill and Mr.
Armstrong in connection with a debt. Apologizes for the scrap of paper he is
using.
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366 3 June 1727
Letter to Mrs. Frances Creagh, Dangin, Sixmilebridge, from Mr. Egan
congratulating her on her marriage “am fully persuaded you made a good
choice in the change of your condition”.
367 12 Jan 1729
Account presented by Charles Creagh, Howard Egan and Hugh Kenedy,
executors of the late John Ryan detailing payments from his estate totaling
£1598:0:2.
368 24 Feb. 1730
Income and Expenditure account presented by Howard Egan as guardian of
Daniel Ryan.
1.2 Memorabilia
369 1716 –1727
Notebook kept by [ ] recording living expenses, loans, legal costs, rents
received and also various notes relating to the French Royal family, a recipe
for Ink and folk cures for ailments including gout and open wounds.
2. Daniel Ryan (d. 1773)
370 12 July 1766
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Letter to Daniel Ryan, Inch from [ A. Burke ]. As General Wall has given the
writer Power of Attorney to receive certain legacies due to members of the
Ryan family, he requests £600 to be forwarded to him. Closes with good
wishes adding he hopes Ryan will visit over the summer.
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3. John Ryan (d. 1778)
371 13 March 1775 –7 Sept 1776
Travel Journal kept by ‘J.R.’ [John Ryan], recording a tour of France and the
Low Countries. He declares his journal at the outset to be “A book intended to
Enter any little observations I shall make whilst I shall be from home” and
later states “I am travelling with a view of improvement mix’d with some
enjoyment “ (p.26). He faithfully records the routes he takes, the distances and
modes of transport, and describes in detail the agriculture and manufacturing
industry of each region and town he passes through. He meticulously
describes the economic and political status of each town and city, prominent
buildings as well as sources and types of commerce. His travels began at
Holyhead from where he traveled to London on the 29 th March 1775 and from
there to Harwick, where he embarked for Helvoet, and traveled on by waggon
to Delft. He did some touring in Holland before leaving by Diligence for
Antwerp on the 1 st May and then on to Brussels. On the14th May he arrived at
Paris, and in describing the sights and entertainments he observed there states
it took him over a week to find his feet in that city. He enjoyed especially “all
the Spectacles; the Public gardens, (which are in the morning, and, in the
evening after the Spectacle is over) the rendevous of all the Beaumonde”. He
describes with evident enthusiasm the Opera and Playhouses of Paris, and
consistently uses them as a point of reference when comparing those offered
in other cities. On the 17 th July he departed for Orleans in a cabriolet he
purchased in Paris and on the 7th August he set out for Avignon, travelling on
via Marseilles, Toulan, Aix, and Nimes, where he parted with his travelling
companion since Marseilles, a General Melville, “I experience great
satisfaction in his acquaintance, and he shew’d on all occasions, a desire to
inform me, in every matter in which his superior knowledge claimed the
tribute of submission on my side … now I am alone again, unknown to any
one, but my Servant”. (p.41) Throughout the journal he makes reference to
the system of introductions by which travellers made acquaintances and
received assistance in their journeyings e.g. “I was recommended at
Montpellier to a Mr Francis Perie by Mr Coppinger of Bourdeaux, and I
received much civility from this Gentleman” (p.43). The travails of his
journey are also recorded, e.g. “All the post-horses of this side of the Country
being ordered to Lyons, to join in the Suite of Madame Clothilde, the King’s
sister, who is going to Savoy, to be married to the Prince de Piemont … This
event will lay me under the necessity of hiring horses, in all the capital towns,
from one to another and subject me to and expense, and inconvenience which
cannot fail to become disagreeable to me.”(p.42). From Montpellier he
travelled to Toulouse and on the 6t h of September he left for Bordeaux “ in the
Diligence d’eau, for Bordeaux where (after spending four disagreeable days
on the water) I thank God I arrived safe”. In February he travelled through the
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Medoc Region and back to Paris and on to Saines and Nantes. On the 19 th
March he is in Angiers and he returned again to Paris on the 23 rd where he
remained until the 17 th April “I was perfectly enraptured with it and cou’d
wish to have remained longer, but absolute orders from my father, to be in
England, early in June, and having a long road to go over, before that time,
oblig’d me to leave it” (p.68). He left for Rouen on the 17 th April 1776 and
arrived at Amiens on the 27 th and Camburgon on the 28 th . He arrived in
Rotterdam via Brussels on the 4 th May where “I found means to dispose of my
carriage at a price I found advantageous” (p. 72). From Rotterdam he left for
Antwerp, Gent, Lille, Dunkerque and arrived at Calais on the 24 th May. On
the 25 th he embarked for Dover arriving in London on the 27 th . He continued
his Tour throughout southern Britain travelling along the Sussex coast and on
to Tunbridge Wells and Portsmouth, describing all he passed through in the
same manner as his continental journey. From Portsmouth he went to
Southampton and Salisbury where he gave a description of “an old Druidical
temple, which have attracted the attention of the Curious. It is called
Stonehenge, and is a composition of Stones, of the largest size I ever saw”(p.
99-100). On the 13 th of August he reached Bath and moved on to Bristol,
Oxford, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and Holyhead. On the 7 th
September he embarked on the Dartmouth packet for Dublin “very much
fatigued after my travels, and requiring some respite in this city to forget the
weariness of the Road and Look back with pleasure at he various scenes, a
man sees, in travelling. (p.117)
372 July 1778
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Funeral expenses of John Ryan prepared by George Hutch totaling £47:7:0.
Expenses included “The best velvet Pall £0:16:6, and “A sett of the best
Ostridges Plumes for Hearse & horses £2:14:6”.
4. George Ryan (Don Jorge Rian) and Mary Anne Ryan
4.1 Records of Spanish Service
373 1764 –1780
File of correspondence and official forms (in Spanish) relating to George
Ryan (Don Jorge) post as an official of the Spanish administration in Peru.
Included are documents referring to his step uncle Domingo Encalada Y
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Torres, an ensign in the Spanish Navy, and his Aunt, Dona Maria.
374 1764 –1780
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File containing documents in Spanish, mainly official correspondence along
with accounts (including receipted bills) maintained by George Ryan in the
course of his employment with the Spanish Government.
4.2 Correspondence
375 28 Dec 1779
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Letter to George Ryan from his brother in law Walter Woulfe, Carrick on
Suir, expressing his delight at having heard from George “as twas such a
length of time since there was any certain account from you in Ireland”.
Refers to George’s inheritance of Inch estate stating it was the wish of his late
brother John to give him £400 if he returned to Inch. Undertakes to discuss in
more detail John’s estate when they meet in person. Adds he has instructed
Mr. Thomas Gorman, Merchant, London, to look out for George and extend
him any credit needed.
376 18 Jan 1781
Letter to George Ryan from Peter Dalton, congratulating him on his return
and recommending to his protection a tenant, Philip Kennedy, who is in
dispute regarding the renewal of his lease. Dalton vouches for the man’s
character.
377 6 Feb 1781
Letter to George Ryan from Peter Dalton, Gormanstown, recommending the
bearer, Robert Shea, to his employment.
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378 17 May [1781]
Letter from Frances Woulfe to her brother George Ryan, berating him for not
writing “this is unpardonable as you must be sensible how interested we must
be about you in your present situation & how anxious to hear the Fair Lady in
question has not been cruell”. Chats about family news and the recent private
marriage of their neighbour Dick Power’s brother. He married his cousin
secretly, and she has now been disowned by her parents “I am told Dick
Power has asked her to his house where I believe she will soon give an
increase to that family”.
379 7 June 1781
Letter to George Ryan from John McCarthy, Springhouse, congratulating him
on his decision to become engaged.
380 18 June 1781
Letter to George Ryan, Dublin, from [his Agent] William Glison, detailing as
requested the jointures and annuities payable on the Inch estate. These totaled
£5788. Recounts also problems associated with extracting rents from tenants.
381 20 June 1781
Letter to George Ryan from James Nash, explaining he proposes to deliver the
letter Ryan forwarded him for Captain Ash in person, as he feels Ryan’s
unfamiliarity with the law may have confused Ash. He has discoveries that
Ash’s father died a bankrupt and his estate was administered by a Richard
Martin, Attorney, Dublin, to whom he directs Ryan to forward his enquiries.
382 19 June 1781
Letter to George Ryan, c/o Bradshaw, York St., Dublin, from Christopher
Kennedy, explaining he forgot in a previous letter to mention a Bond of
Warrant for £100 sent to Miss Catherine FitzPatrick. Requests Ryan to
acknowledge receipt of the letters, as he was unsure of the correct address.
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383 28 June 1781
Letter to George Ryan from John McCarthy, Springhouse wishing him well in
his matrimonial endeavors. Details monies due to [J] Fogarty and Thomas
Longe, adding he has set up a credit with Mr. Mathew to pay the amount due.
Refers to the recent death of Mr. Mathew’s wife “that charming worthy
woman”. Refers also to his own recent ill health.
384 19 May 1783
Letter to George Ryan, Pennywell, Limerick from his niece Eliza Woulfe,
teasingly comparing his exploits with those of Cervantes’ hero Don Quixote.
Teases about his romance “ So my poor Don is really & sincerely most
desperately in love with the sister of the one he intended to like”. Closes with
family news and exhorts him to visit.
386 3 June 1783
Letter to George Ryan from Eliza Woulfe, whimsically wishing she was
present in Dublin to contribute to the success of [his proposal]. Refers
jokingly to the rumours around Carrick regarding who he has resolved to
marry – Miss Taylor of Swords or Miss Browne of Castle Browne. Gives
news of Miss Downing and Mr. Shee, and adds her mothers health has
improved.
387 7 June 1783
Letter from Eliza Woulfe to George Ryan in Dublin indicting him in a mock
formal manner for not writing to her. Declares she depends on him to raise her
spirits. Passes on news of relatives and friends and her mother’s request that
he bring back 1 dozen drinking glasses with him from town. She requests
Erick to buy some material for her from Coleman and Troy.
387 14 June 1783
Letter to George Ryan c/o Globe Coffee House, Dublin, from his sister Mary
Nash, Lodge. In an intimate chatty manner she recounts the latest news and
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gossip about family and friends and expresses her deep happiness at the news
of his forthcoming marriage “ when I salute you a married man I will be even
happier than when I welcomed you from the other world”. She knows his
fiancée Mary Roche and all her family well, and holds them all in high
esteem. She is at [their sister] Fanny’s having “reached Fannys breakfast
table at the same moment with her urn”. Details her stay at Ballygriffin with
the O’Callaghans, Lawsons, Phealan’s and Miss Mahoney FitzGerald “we
passd our time gaily”. Describes her recent activities and people she has met
and dined with at Patt Nagles, “we brought Margt Goold for whom he
proposed lately after having been refused by Nancy”. Refers to scurrilous
rumours about the state of General Dalton’s marriage.
388 17 July 1783
Letter to George Ryan from John McCarthy congratulating him on his
engagement.
389 25 July 1784
Letter to George Ryan from [MacC], Dublin, explaining the shock of hearing
on his arrival in Ireland of Fanny Woulfe’s death prevented him contacting
friends. He is devastated by the loss to her children. Sends belated
congratulations to George on his marriage “though it is now rather late, pray
receive them”. He is expecting their friend Nash to call, but is wary he may be
disappointed like before “when a brace of Fine Girls carried him off to the
Black rock, what they did there I do not know, nor will his wife if he can help
it."
390 16 July 1785
Letter to George Ryan from his neice Eliza (Bess) Woulfe, Bath, declaring
herself “more agitated than you can concieve, or I wish to appear”. She is
tormented as to whether or not to accept Walter Mansfield’s proposal and
bemoans the fact George is not there to advise her. Stresses how much she
values his advice. Mentions also a friend Justin Kearney who arrived recently
“with a pair of Irish legs & nothing else”. His aim is to join the Guards, but
with no money she feels that would be impossible and criticizes those in
Ireland who duped him into thinking he could set himself up without expense.
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391 16 Aug 1785
Letter to George Ryan from his sister Frances Woulfe, Bath, chatting
intimately about family members and hinting at a certain transaction “I shall
not say much except that all parties understand each other.”
392 [24 April 1787]
Draft letter from George Ryan to [ ] discussing finances and thanking
the addressee for money received.
392a 24 April 1787
Letter to George Ryan from his Aunt Mary Nash, Pennywill, introducing a
Mr. Minchin who has recently obliged her by providing cash for a note
endored by Ryan. She requests Ryan to call on Mr. Minchin and retrieve the
money for the use of Richard Harrold whom she has promised to help. Urges
him to deal with Mr Minchin in his own money matters.
393 26 April 1787
Draft letter from George Ryan, Bruxelles, to P. Roche discussing his finances
and strategies to relieve old debts.
394 30 July 1787
Draft letter from George Ryan, Spa to [ ] enclosing a copy of an
earlier letter and suggesting that lack of a reply was due to postal difficulties.
Explains he and his wife Mary feel hurt by the paucity of letters from home
and are eager to hear an account of Margaret’s recent wedding. They are
bound for Bruxelles and Gants where they will stay with his brother [Denis
MulRyan]. Adds he has been forced to borrow money to cover the expense of
the journey, but hopes to repay this when the monies due from Ireland arrive.
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395 27 Feb 1787
Incomplete draft of a letter from George Ryan, Bruxelles to [ ] giving
instructions for the management of his affairs while he is abroad. Inquires
particularly about a proposed sale of lands in Liscreana, the money from
which he is desperate to pass on to his most pressing creditors, and so protect
the bulk of his estate. Mentions his health has improved despite a severe
winter, although a slight shortness of breath still remains. He does not go out
at night because of this and so his brother escorts Mrs. Ryan to social
functions.
396 26 April 1787
Draft letter from George Ryan, Bruxelles, to [ ] informing him Mr. Roche
has once again agreed to assume responsibility for Ryan’s Irish affairs and
thanking the recipient for his part in achieving that outcome. Discusses
Roche’s plan to raise a mortgage to pay off old creditors, and details
immediate bills due. Discusses also ongoing encumbrances and annual sums
to be set aside for his brother and sister.
397 1 July 1787
Draft letter from George Ryan, Spa to [ ] detailing his plans to leave for
the South of France, a plan dictated by three factors “I mean Mary’s situation,
my own health & our finances”. They hope to be in Montpellier by mid
August as Mary needs to be finished travelling by her sixth month of
pregnancy. To date he has been sharing expenses with the Mansfields but
insists because of his and Mary’s health there is a level of comfort below
which he will not drop, and estimates at present they need 60 guineas per
month. Count McCarthy has recommended some smalls towns where they
could live on £200 annually. Requests money to be settled in Paris for their
ongoing expenses, and advises a credit on a London bank as the best way of
doing things. Mentions their activities, adding Mary is enjoying the public
amusements “which are open here to all ladies gratis with the wholesome
advantage of their being generally over at 10 o clock”. Adds he hopes the
recipient will have his engagement to Margaret finalized soon “ think her
present choice far preferable to all the former pack of her admirers putt
together”.
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398 26 July 1787
Letter in French directed to George Ryan, Spa, from P. Van Schood,
Bruxelles, detailing monies owed by Ryan.
399 30 August 1787
Draft letter from George Ryan, Paris, to [ ] discussing his personal
finances. Referring to his request that £200 be settled in Paris for his use, as
this was not arranged he instead extended his credit with Mr. Gorman, the bill
for which he hopes the recipient will clear. He is anxious to avoid expense and
so wishes to leave Paris as soon as possible. The roads are smooth and their
carriage comfortable but they have yet to travel 500 miles, and he hopes to be
in Toulouse by the 15 th . Mentions he has been suffering from gout but has
found the gout relieved his breathing difficulties.
400 18 Nov 1787
Draft letter from George Ryan in Toulouse to [ ] informing him of the
safe delivery of Mary’s child [their son Daniel], and empathising with his
attacks of gout. From experience he advises the only relief is “the pitch
Plaster”. Advises also “the constant use of flannel inside waistcoats, drawers
& socks, avoiding the night & damp air & a good deal of exercise”. Discusses
his finances and the proposed sale of lands at Liscrea to pay off some
creditors. He does not think they will stay too long in Toulouse as it is
expensive and requests some financial assistance prior to the proposed land
sales.
401 12 March 1788
Draft letter from George Ryan in Toulouse to [ ], commenting “I am
doomed never to get a letter from Ireland that does not throw me into the
mulligrubs”. States he has written to [George] Roche to declare “I have been
these 11 months past building castles in the air tho on a foundation laid by
himself”. Declares his Irish interests have not been well looked after, and
entreats the recipient to meet with Roche so that the two of them can work on
his affairs “at least matters might be brought to the point I wish which is that
he will either act for me or lett me act for myself”. Details some of his more
pressing accounts with Mr. Gorman. Also Draft letter to Roche as referred to
above, blaming Roche’s disinterest for the state of his affairs. Details steps by
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which his financial affairs could be put in order and offers to travel to Ireland
to sign any documents necessary. He is very concerned about meeting his
living expenses and details his current needs.
402 12 March 1788
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Draft letter from George Ryan, Toulouse, to [George Roche] declaring that
with regard to his finances it is now obvious he has been building castles in
the air. His affairs are as unsettled as they were 11 months ago due to Roche’s
disinterest in them. Underlines that he has no one else to turn to manage his
affairs in Ireland and details the steps necessary for Roche to take to finally
sort out matters. Offers to travel to Ireland to sign any documents necessary,
and stresses his concern over his ability to meet his living expenses.
403 3 April 1788
Letter to George Ryan from [J] Mansfield excitedly announcing the birth 10
minutes earlier of a son (Walter) to Bess Mansfield (née Woulfe). After a
short labour she recovered well “at 10 she supped heartliy and drank Porter,
became wrestless (sic) before twelve and was deliverd most happily at three o
clock precisely”. George Ryan is to be Godfather to the baby, along with the
writer’s uncle Edward Power.
404 1 May 1788
Letter to [George Ryan] from Thomas Lenigan, informing him of the
improved health of Dr. Fogarty and that Phil Fogarty is in Limerick on Ryan’s
business. Promises to pass on Ryan’s letter to both men.
405 4 May 1788
Draft letter from George Ryan, Toulouse, to [P. Roche] sympathising with his
ill health. Declares that although he is reasonable happy the unsettled nature
of his affairs weighs on him. Mentions he has had no reply to his last letter to
“the Doctor”. Discusses encumbrances on his estate and general finances
[including a debt owed to the addressee].
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406 20 May 1788
Draft letter from George Ryan, Toulouse to [ ] discussing his finances.
Apologises for not writing sooner but he had no news to write about. He
received a letter from Philip Fogarty informing him that Dr. Fogarty’s poor
state of health has prevented him from attending to Ryan’s business. On
receipt of that letter he decided to return to Ireland but has now reconsidered,
as the trip would be too expensive. He appeals to [the addressee] to accept his
power of attorney “I shall endevour to make it as little trouble to you as
possible”. Details documents forwarded to Dr. Fogarty and his pressing need
for £450 for the coming year “This is the first object to which I should wish to
draw your friendly attention”. Refers to pressing debts to be paid by the sale
of lands at Liscrea and the half yearly sums due to his brother Denis and sister
Mathew.
407 20 May 1788
Incomplete draft by George Ryan, Toulouse, to [ ] discussing his financial
affairs and detailing payments to be made from his revenue, stressing that
both his brother and sister are in great need of their allowances. Directs the
recipient to forward Ryan’s papers to Mr. Roche of Limerick who is acting on
his behalf.
408 25 May 1788
Incomplete draft letter from George Ryan, Toulouse, to [ ] thanking him
for the 2182 livres, drawn on G. Roche of Bordeaux, and instructing him to
pay Mr. Gorman £100 for his bill. Details payments to be made to keep him
clear until September by which time he hopes [his brother] will have sorted
out some of his affairs. Refers to the earlier mishandling of his finances and
the current situation in France “The idea we have at home of the cheapness of
those places is an egregeous mistake”, declaring any man with a family “who
has been accustomed to any kind of decency” cannot exist on less than £600 a
year.
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409 13 July 1788
Draft letter from George Ryan, Toulouse, to [ ] thanking him for the gift
of a cask of tongues “They are very great treat to us particularly to May who
is remarkable fond of cold tongue”. Reveals that they have become anxious
due to the dearth of letters from Limerick and enquires after Margaret’s safe
delivery. Requests in particular that Mr. Gorman be reimbursed the £100
owed as speedily as possible and speaks of his worries regarding where the
money to meet his expenses after September will come from.
410 31 Aug 1788
Draft letter from George Ryan, Toulouse, to [ ]acknowledging monies
sent and requesting that Mr. Gorman’s bill for £100 be attended to. He
despairs of his affairs ever being properly settled. Gives news of Mary and
their little son “she only waits his producing his teeth to wean him”, and
relays her thanks for the shifts and firkin of butter sent. Complains bitterly that
no one from home is writing to them “I sometimes think myself back in the
bowells of Peru forgotten largely by all my family”.
411 1 Oct 1788
412 [1788]
Draft letter from George Ryan, Toulouse, to [ ]discussing the
management of his affairs, particularly the November rentals. States his living
expenses over the past two years amounted to 12450 livres. After breaking
down this figure he declares, “I give you my honour there is not a single livre
that could well be avoided at some time.” Requests a bond for 1000 livres per
month to be set up to relieve his anxiety. Assures the recipient he has Ryan’s
full permission and authority to make financial arrangements on his behalf.
Requests advice in dealing with a particularly troublesome creditor.
Draft letter from George Ryan, to [Mr. Gorman, Banker] detailing his distress
at learning that contrary to his instruction the £100 pounds owed to Gorman
was not paid. Requests time to clear up the matter.
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413 [1789]
End portion of a draft letter by George Ryan to [Dr. ] discussing the
perilous state of his finances and requesting that £100 be sent to Mr. Gorman
in London.
414 21 Jan 1789
Draft letter from George Ryan, Toulouse, to [ ] expressing his and
Mary’s relief at receiving news from home, and thanking the addressee for
settling the account with Mr. Gorman. Notes however that although his
accounts are settled, he is in need of cash. He proposes travelling to Ireland to
finally settle his affairs “however unpleasant two long sea voyages may be”.
He regrets that while away his wife would be on her own but consoles himself
they have friends who would look after her.
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415 21 Jan 1789
Draft letter from George Ryan in Toulouse to [Mr. Gorman] discussing a bill
for £96 received, which he had presumed paid. Refers to recent
correspondence on the matter, and details instructions forwarded to Mr. Roche
concerning payments due.
416 17 Mar 1789
Draft letter from George Ryan, Toulouse, to [ ], discussing his finances.
Explains that he and Mary will not be able to visit Ireland until after the birth
of their second child, and so hope to return in the Spring of 1790. He thanks
the addressee for his assistance in managing his affairs “for you know full
well my dear Sir I have no other resource”. Mentions plans to have his son
“enoculated”. Refers also to his concerns regarding Mr. Gorman’s account.
417 8 April 1789
Incomplete draft of a letter from George Ryan, Toulouse, to [ ] discussing
the May rent bills due on his Irish estate, and directing payments to be made
from this revenue as soon as possible.
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418 27 June 1789
Draft letter from George Ryan, Toulouse to [ ] expressing his gratitude
for the sum of 2400 livres received “ as thro it means our minds are entirely
sett at ease for the present”. He refers to his wife’s pregnancy, “I hope to have
the pleasure of announcing the safe delivery of a little name sake of yours or
our dearest mothers”. Mentions his shock at the news of Richard Harrold’s
“failure”, and confesses he is relieved to “find myself out of the way of all
those troubles when it is not in my power to be of any relief”.
419 9 Aug 1789
Draft letter from George Ryan, Toulouse, to [ ] thanking the addressee
for the news of Margaret’s safe delivery. His wife Mary is well and nursing
their second child whom they plan to get “enoculated” in the Autumn. Adds “I
hope you have been in no way uneasy about us from the dreadful accounts
with which I suppose your news-papers are filled since the great & general
revolution in this kingdom”. All the populace is armed and all are wearing
“the cockade of liberty” but he has heard no reports of outrages outside of
Paris. He compares Irish mobs unfavorably to those he witnessed in France,
amongst whom drunkenness is uncommon “ I am pretty certain ther is more
blood spilt at a Gingerbread Pattern in Ireland than there has been all over
France (Paris excepted) since the commencement of this revolution”.
420 18 Oct 1789
421 [17--]
Draft letter from George Ryan, Toulouse to [ ] discussing his
financial situation. Thanks the recipient for the 1113 livres drawn on G.
Roche, safely received. Informs him his children have been safely inoculated
and are "happily over all danger of the small-pox & our minds quite relieved".
Forwards bills to be met from the May rental, some of which "will scarce hold
out till the middle of next month I earnestly beg you will assist us
accordingly" He plans to be in Ireland next May and will meet with Mr.
Comerford to settle affairs with him.
Letter to George Ryan, Toulouse, from [ ] congratulating him on the
birth of his son. Bemoans his forced stay in this “miserable little Blaggerdly
town” but the grind of extracting revenue from his estates and dealings with
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lawyers keep him from travelling, “there is not a Lord in Ireland dislikes
paying his debts more than the Peasants here so”. He has resolved to sell to
achieve tranquility. Added to his woes is the lack of a social life “We have
indeed company constantly at dinner but such Guests as wd set you to sleep.”
422 1 July [17--]
Letter to George Ryan, Son Hotel, Toulouse from [Nic] Marsh, [Paris],
jovially recounting a dream in which Ryan forced him to choose between
marrying or drowning his newborn daughter. Mentions his travelling
companions and his plans to set sail soon "Perhaps we may sail in 10 days but
more probably not for 20. What the devil do I care, I have invitations on
invitations - laugh by the hour, am growing fat - am in love with two Angels -
dip now and then into fountains of pleasure". Gives news of fellow Irish and
English travelers in France and recounts his theory that so many travelers have
bred a new race in France adding "it is therefore incumbant on all English
who travels and finds any benefit from the Continent, to leave a few plants
behind them". In an addition he details his plans to set sail in the 12 th .
423 13 July [17--]
Letter to George Ryan, Son Hotel, Toulouse from [Nic] Marsh, Bordeaux,
giving a none too serious update on the medical condition of his friend
Nettervile, who has been debilitated by violent nose bleeds. After an
unsuccessful treatment of foot bleeding, he was eventually cured by Dr
Galway using 1oz of Allum boiled in a pint of milk until it turned to whey,
which was then stuffed up the patients nose. As for himself "My friend (the
cough) and I jog on in a sober manner" Gives news of friends and asks after
others . "Adieu Oh! Thou father of two beautiful Boys (lawfully begotten)
and Husband to the Sweetest little wife, that ever tormented Many"
424 [ ]
Letter to George Ryan, Jardin Royale, Toulouse, from N. Marsh, Montaubon,
giving a laconic account of his journey from Bordeaux. The broke theri
journey at Grisole where "when we awoke the congress of Bugs, Fleas & Lice
with which we were favoured is not to be described" After a "triumphal
entre" into Montauban his companion met his beloved Charlotte D'Alton "and
the meeting was very Tinder on both sides he seemed as happy as an Angel
and forgot Sun, Bugs, Fleas, Lice and a broken A-se". Gives an account of
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their stay with the D'Altons and declares he will not have time to write again
"as every hour I stay here I am engaged". Requests Ryan to kiss all the ladies
who know him"
425 [ ]
Cover page for a letter directed to M. George Ryan, care of Monsieur Le
Comte Maccarthy, Toulouse.
426 [ ]
Incomplete draft letter from George Ryan, in France to [a creditor] detailing
the finances of his Irish estate and proposing a scheme to meet the creditor's
demands “ a surplus of 750£ yearly from which as much as possibly can be
spared shall be annually assigned to you & Mr Woulfe for your demands
which together I believe are about 600£". Explains he cannot pay them any
sooner as he has creditors in immediate distress to pay first. Mentions his need
for health reasons to move to a milder climate, and their intention to head for
Toulouse.
427 23 Jan 1790
Letter to George Ryan and Phil Roche, Limerick, from Nicolas [Maher],
confidentially proposing that he change the term of years by which he holds
land at Inch to a freehold, adding “a system of this kind must add
respectability to your Interest”. Refers also to an election franchise they hope
to secure.
428 27 Jan 1790
Draft letter from George Ryan, Toulouse to [ ]discussing financial
and family affairs. Confirms receipt of 1909 livres drawn on G. Roche and
requests £50 by next April to cover traveling costs to Ireland. Mr. Gorman
informed him of the promises Richard Harrold made to his creditors "I hope
he will be able to fulfil it but it grieves me much to find that this business has
brought on a kind of mutual vindictiveness between him and his brother".
Refers to his brother Denis who, wounded in both arms, is still imprisoned
and suffering from want of air and exercise. Denis’s compensation from the
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Emperor is also in doubt "its much to be feared that the loss of that country
will be extended even to those that defended it". Adds he has petitioned the
State of Flanders with a view to getting his brother liberty within the town of
Gants. All is quiet in France and the National Assembly is working well
towards the establishment of the New Constitution".
429 10 March 1790
Draft letter from George Ryan, Toulouse to [ ] discussing his finances
and his return to Ireland. He reminds him to forward the monies needed to
finance the return to Ireland and proposes to engage the firm of McWalter
Bourke to wind up his matters in France. They hope to travel as much over
land as possible "the idea of a sea voyage being so terrifying to Mary that I
could not possibly insist on it". Comments on the effects of the Revolution on
currency exchange.
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430 19 April 1790
Draft letter from George Ryan, Toulouse to [ ] thanking him for his
"support and protection" in managing Ryan's financial affairs. He has received
the sum requested and once it is converted into cash they will begin the
journey home, hoping to reach Ireland towards the end of June. Gives
instructions for financial dealings and the payment of annuities to his sister
and brother Denis. Closes instructing the addressee to direct any letters care of
the banker Thomas Gorman of London who will know where to direct them.
431 2 Dec 1790
Letter to George Ryan, c/o George Waters, Cork, from Philip Roche detailing
his difficulty in procuring a note on a Cork Bank. He will complete their
business if a draft drawn on a Dublin bank will do. Cautions Ryan to take care
of his gout.
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432 31 Dec 1790
Schedule of legal costs incurred by George Ryan totalling £14.17.7. Attorney
named Jones.
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433 5 Nov 1802
Letter to George Ryan, Rutland Street, from his sister Mary Nash, Blue
Bridge House, mainly discussing her finances “I send you some more of my
torments it’s all you get in right of Brotherhood & kindness”. Details
borrowings and expenses and implores him to get what he can to her before
her half years stipend runs out. Details transactions and encumbrances for him
to enter into her cashbook. Moves on to give news of friends and relatives
including “Aunt Betty” who has been “emancipated” from “her bondage”.
Gossips about news of matches and intrigues, Margaret Power she reports is
“longing to be rid of Uncles mourning to wear her finery”. Gone to Paris is
“Major McMahon in a fine English coach, to visit his wife & probably bring
her to England if he can”. Describes balls and other social events attended.
434 15 Dec 1802
Letter to George Ryan from his nephew Philip Roche, describing his recent
European travels and his plans to return home via England. Requests funds to
be sent to him to settle some bills which he details (including his brother’s
debts), and adds he appreciates Ryan’s advice regarding his spending but
notes “You of course conceive that a young man just setting off in life has
many calls for money which are not regular so that you will make many
allowances”. Details the method for tranferring the money.
435 Oct 1803
Draft letter from George Ryan to Phil [Roche John], discussing dealings with
G. Roche and advising him to seek an accommodation.
436 9 Dec 1803
Draft letter from George Ryan to [ ] referring to the dispute
between Peter Daly and Phil Roche. He believes if the two parties met they
would reach an agreement. Details the background to the dispute.
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437 10 Dec 1803
Draft letter from George Ryan, Limerick to Phil [Roche John]
Discussing Phil's dealings with G. Roche. Ryan does not feel matters are as
settled as Phil believes and urges caution. Refers to Phil's plans to [dispose] of
a house and offices adding, "in cases of this nature it is ever customary to
consult our wives who expect this mark of confidence from us husbands".
Advises him to wait until he is in Ireland and can view the property before
making a decision. Advises him however never to let the coach house and
stables out of his power "as you would find a very great inconvenience in
being without them". Refers to the negotiations with Peter Daly he is
undertaking on Phil's behalf.
438 11 Oct 1804
Letter from Philip Roche holidaying in Killarney to George Ryan, Inch,
discussing financial arrangements between them and the payment of some
bills.
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439 [ ]
Incomplete draft letter from George Ryan, to [ ] detailing the events
leading up to his departure from Ireland, the chronic nature of his health and
his letting of Inch in return for a loan of £300 to allow him leave. Details his
efforts and approaches to borrow money, explaining he is writing "to satisfy
your own desire & vindicate my conduct". Proceeds to detail the current state
of his affairs, the encumbrances on his estate and his need to sell property to
meet his debts.
440 [ ]
Ending to a draft letter from George Ryan to [ ] emphasis the distress
his brother Denis is experiencing for want of "his November pittance". To
meet this he has been forced to borrow from Mr. Gorman and requests that
that debt be met.
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441 [ ]
Letter to [George Ryan] from Eliza (Bess) Woulfe, claiming although she has
no inclination to write she does so as “it is Barbarous to be silent & in a
female it is certainly an unpardonable crime”. Gives news of relatives
including the Nash’s who are visiting, and her father who has a heavy cold.
442 [ ]
Incomplete draft letter from George Ryan, to [Phil Roche], expressing his
relief at hearing from him and his explanation for leaving Old Hall. Assures
him "where the little follies of youth are interwoven with no vice I think a
great deal is pardonable". Adds he hopes Phil, who is now at Dr. Collin’s will
soon be reconciled with his mother, and assures him the expenses he has
incurred will be met.
443 [ ]
Incomplete letter to George Ryan, c/o Walter Woulfe, Lodge, Carrick on Suir
from Laurence Strange discussing strategies to clear Ryan’s estates from debt
and offering to help with cash.
444 19 Sept [ ]
Letter to George Ryan, C/o Philip Roche, Limerick, from Eliza Mansfield,
chiding him for not writing and discussing family news. Refers to the recent
death of “Uncle Nash”, and inquires about the circumstances “I long to know
if the recent tryal poor Aunt N: has had, has made any change in the conduct
of her infatuated son, he must be unfeeling indeed if it has not”. Inquires if he
has let Inch to Mr. Butler, confiding she never felt he was comfortable there “I
wish to Heaven you could find a place….that would agree as well with you as
Tramore has with me”. Sends regards to his family.
445 17 Sept [18--]
Letter to George Ryan at Carrick on Suir from his niece [Jane Harold],
apologising profusely for “my silence ....during Bess’s illness”. Adds that they
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have received no payment from Gerald Butler for 7 weeks and are further
owed 3½ guineas.
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4.3 Public Office
446 3 Sept 1785
Deed whereby George Ryan, Inch, appoints Philip Fogarty of Ballinlonty,
Seneschal of the Manor of Killnelongurty and Territories.
4.4 Memorabilia
447 1783 –1786
Pocket notebook kept by [George Ryan], record details of his travelling
expenses and itinerary (1) Waterford to Bath 1783, includes comments on the
standards of Inns encountered (2) Inch to London, 1786 (3) London to Calais
and Brussels, 1786.
448 1786-1808
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Pocket Account Book kept by [George Ryan] detailing his yearly income
from rentals minus encumbrances (285:11:8) plus several other records, later
continued by his son Daniel. The rent roll for Inch on the 1 Nov 1786 plus all
debts, charges etc on the estate, arrears of money and annuities due. Also
includes the Rental and charges for 1800. Detailed also are records of
financial transactions with George Roche (1788 – 1790) and Thomas Gorman
(1786 –1790). Cash accounts for 1787 – 1790 record expenditure by Ryan
while on the Continent. A second set of accounts for the period 1805 –1806
are recorded “all cash spent oon my own account from the death of my father
Feb 18 th 1805”. Includes 13 th March “lost at cards 0:5:5”. Also a detailed
account of a trip to Killarney in 1808. The party left Cork at 10.30 am,
reaching Macroom at 3.30 p.m. where “After viewing the beauties animate
and inanimate of this place we recommenced our travels”. They stayed
overnight at Millstreet where they partook of “a very bad dinner” travelling on
to Killarney in the morning. At Killarney he details, not always in
complimentary terms, the people he met and comments upon a Friday fast “to
keep up the honour of Popery, we dined upon hard eggs, cheese, bread & wine
& water young Gallwey felt the effects of this strict adherence to the
principles of his religion & was laid up for 2 days with cramps”. Finally the
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volume features details of Ryan’s account with the cloth Merchants Connor &
O’Brien for 1808 and newsclippings relating to the Act of Union and the
National Debt. upon the departure of Mr. Pitt.
Bill for one years tuition and board for his sons Daniel and Philip at Oscott
School, Birmingham. Includes “Draper for Bed Furniture etc. £3.18.2½”.
450 12 June 1805
451 1805
Bill for funeral expenses of George Ryan totaling £124.19.11, directed by
Meade and Sons, Dublin, to Philip Ryan, Rutland Street.
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Eulogy in verse dedicated to the late George Ryan (d. 18 Feb 1805). “As when
the Sun in darkness hides his face/And after shows with more resplendent
grace/.” Signed ‘Edgworth’.
4.4 Letters to Mary Anne Ryan
452 6 Sept 1788
Letter to Mrs. Mary Ryan, Cradoxtown, Naas from M. Going, Traverston,
enclosing a draft for £25, half a year’s interest due on a loan. Briefly refers to
the health of her family and passes on his regards.
453 14 Feb. 1789
Letter to Mrs. Mary Ryan, Cradoxtown, Naas, from Thomas Going,
Molesworth St., Dublin, enclosing a note for £25, half a years interest due on
a loan. Explains he has now taken over their business affairs from his mother
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“ I hope you will find the same punctuality in my dealings that you have been
good enough to say you met with heretofore”. Added is a transcript of the
bank draft directing £25 to be paid from Going’s account with William
Alexander, Mary Abbey, Dublin.
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454 18 Aug 1789
Letter to Mrs. Ryan, Cradoxtown from Thomas [Going], Traviston, enclosing
a bank draft for £25, half a year’s interest due on a bond for £1000 entered
into by his father.
455 4 Jan 1805
Letter to Mary Anne Ryan from her sister in law Mary Nash, Ipswich, wishing
her a Happy New Year and describing her activities “many years have passed
since I’ve known so healthful a winter or so gay a Christmas”. Vividly
recounts the social whirl centered on the Royal East Middlesex Regiment
“the officers are so perfectly correct the least deviation from propriety
instantly taken notice of in the most decided manner”. Chats about family and
friends, mentioning, “Brown” who has been very ill “in the space of 2 or 3
hours he was bled, blistered & physuced”. Describes in detail a ball where
“we had four of the Ipswich first rate Belles, the uglyst finest naked vestals I
ever beheld in the extreme of the last fashion & laughabley affected”.
Contrasts the apparel of the “Ipswitch Misses” “long muslin frocks tied
exactly under naked bosoms, half the legs & pink stockings to be seen” with
the finery worn by her daughter Bess and others. Gossips about mutual friends
and relatives “Odel is a good boy, but his manners are too much of the
Rathkeal cut”, and inquires after others. Closes with a reference to her dower
claims against James Nash.
456 14 March 1805
Letter of condolence on the death of George Ryan from his sister Mary Nash,
Ipswich, to her sister in law Mary Anne Ryan, Rutland Row, Limerick. “My
heart says a thousand things to you & has thought of little else than yourself &
your children…I believe you will scare doubt my sense of the Extent of your
present tryal”. She urges Mary Anne to remain strong for the sake of her 6
children, and adding her approval of Mary Anne’s plan to move to Dublin.
Gives news of her own recent ill health and brief news of mutual friends
(Otters, Cotters, Browns, O’Kelly’s, Landaffs). Mentions she is waiting on
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some monies due before travelling to Ireland. Requests that Dan and Phil
write.
457 15 May 1805
Incomplete letter from Mary Nash, Ipswich, to her sister in law Mary Anne
Ryan, discussing her estate and the legacies of her late husband George. Mary
offers advice on Mary Anne’s plans to pursue a case on behalf of her children
into Chancery. She counsels caution “founded on sad experience” and
recommends a respectable attorney be engaged “such as Mr. Furlong, Mr.
Matt Frank of York Street or Mr. Dunn of Stephens Street” and that their
opinion be given to “Councellor Saurin”. Cautions however “of the law tribe,
very few of them are to be found who would not encourage you to contention,
untill they had drained the last Penny from your income”. Moves on to discuss
the education of Mary’s children, advising that a school as good as Oscott
would not be found in Ireland. Of Mary’s worries regarding Inch she says “ I
do not think the state of Inch should give you concern I wish the great fabric
would fall to the ground it would cost more to pull it down than to build a
comfortable house”. Entreats Mary to trust in God and not object to the
actions of well meaning relatives. Gives news of friends and relatives
mentioning “the land of potatoes”. She plans to visit London for a week “to
give my lasses a few days amusement in the great & gay world.
458 1 July 1805
Letter to Mary Ryan from her sister in law Mary Nash, London, discussing the
future of Mary Ryan’s sons. Gives news also of the activities of the Otter
family and her daughter Maria Brown. Describes the social scene in London,
and the lifestyle there of her daughter. “As to Belles, 2 Irish ladys still have
the preminece Lady Olivia & Lady Cecelia FitzGerald daughters to the late
Duke of Lenister”. Refers also to the current joy at news of Nelson’s
successes against the combined fleets. Describes her own routine. She is “so
entirely dependant on other peoples carriages I can not always do as I wish, at
3 o’clock I am regularly taken about the town, but as to calling on a mere
friend that’s out of the question”. Details suppers and parties she attended and
the style observed.
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459 July 1805
Letter with covering letter to Mary Anne Ryan from her sister in law Mary
Nash discussing the future of the Ryan children, and updating her on the latest
gossip and activities of friends and acquaintances. Advises that Margaret be
sent to Winchester with her cousin, and that Mr. Robert’s offer with regard to
Phil should be accepted if freedom to “pursue his religion and retain his
morality can be guaranteed.” Regarding George and John she advises, “do not
suffer them to know the sweets of idleness”, and remarks how Otters two sons
have only Sunday free from schooling. She is staying at Lord Llandaffs house
and has been prevented from returning to the Otters as their cook has scarlet
fever. Refers also to the many cases of ‘flu. Her daughter Eliza has a suitor
about which nothing can be mentioned, “as it is in that state of never again
being mentioned untill an arrangement to entice him to ask her takes place”.
Recounts the gossip from Cheltenham and London “I hear Sir H Dillon is in
Town & about to file a bill against all the living and the dead of his
acquaintance….I hear Lord Barrymore is about to furnish the poor Duke de
Castris with all the Duchesses bills of expense during her residence with him
& her look out for a husband.” Refers to her hope to bring her grandson John
Barry to Great Marlow, where as a Roman Catholic, “ Altho he should never
become an officer he will certainly be a gentleman.” Inquires if George Ryan
ever recovered the £700 or £800 left by their brother Denis with Count
O’Kelly. The letters concerning this were passed onto her by a Mr.
FitzGerald. The covering letter announces she is very busy sourcing furniture
for the Otters. Their house is declared free of infection and they are anxious
for her to return “it makes me very conceited that after 7 years residence he
still wishes so much to have us with him”. Reports some more London gossip.
460 29 July [1805]
Letter to Mary Anne Ryan, Rutland Row, Limerick, from her sister in law
Eliza Mathew, discussing the recent illnesses of Eliza Mathew and Bess Otter,
and recommending that Mary Anne send her daughter to school in
Winchester. Refers to Fanny Mansfield’s schooling and other family news,
including Richard Harrold’s taking the Ryan’s house in Limerick.
461 19 Aug 1807
Letter to Mary Ryan, Duke St, Manchester Square, London from Mary Nash,
Cheltenham, welcoming her to England. Discusses mainly family news. She is
concerned some of her letters went astray and so details the activities of her
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daughters. Fanny is due to leave in 2 or 3 months after her “marriage by
proxy” to Mr. Bouvier. “Old Power” is strongly objecting to any marriage
between Eliza Nash and his son. Peggy Power and her daughters travelled to
meet them “nor ever was astonishment greater then theirs at seeing the kind
of being Eliza actually is, when she was represented to them…old, crooked,
sickly & ill tempered”. Queries who could have spread such rumours, and
voices her concern for the young man’s health. Inquires if Dan Ryan and
Alexander Mansfield have “ Come to Temple” and gives news of other
relatives.
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462 18 Dec 1807
Brief letter to Mary Anne Ryan, 55 Duke St., Manchester Square, London,
from Mary Nash, informing her of the marriage of Eliza Nash and David
Power “ I was kept in total ignorence untill he came here Wednesday night, &
then they informed me of her first act of disobediance”. Adds she is looking
forward to Phil’s visit which “comes very timely in my hour of tryal”.
463 13 Jan 1808
Letter to Mary Anne Ryan from Mary Nash, Cheltenham detailing Phil
Ryan’s recent visit, and giving news of family and friends. She is still upset at
the manner of the marriage of her daughter Eliza, however “the young pair are
as happy & as content with each other as possible to imagine”. She is a little
upset at the thought of leaving Jane and especially Eliza but “as she has been
away from me since her marriage, I am a little trained to it, the day she set out
with her husband to Worcester I thought I shd have died”.
464 Jan – May 1809
Bill directed to Mrs. Ryan for various expenditures, including “Feb 24 Paid
for Carrying poor Woman to hospital 5:0”.
465 26-28 June 1812
Letter to Mary Anne Ryan, 2 Lower Sackville Street, Dublin from her sister in
law Mary Nash, Marlow, thanking her for her letter with all its welcome news.
Refers to her case against McGhee (“impertinent fool”) which Phil Ryan is
handling for her “I would sell my gown to punish the viper legally”. Discusses
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the health of various family members and George Ryan’s desire [to go into
military service]. Refers also to Dan Ryan’s matrimonial prospects.
466 15-16 July 1814
467 [n.d.]
Letter to Mary Ryan from her sister in law Mary Nash, RMC, Sandhurst,
sending her congratulations to Mary’s daughter Margaret Grehan “on the
happy event of her emancipation from the young bones in her stomach”, and
thanking her for passing on the news. Chats about the activities of her
daughters and their families, and the favourable reports she has heard of Eliza
Ryan whom she longs to see, along with her grandson John Barry. Regrets she
was not requested in the past to look for a Commission for George Ryan as
now with “the present state of Europe” she would not be successful. Expresses
her wish to receive more letters from Mary’s sons. Letter added to by Fanny
Bouvier who expresses her affection for her Aunt, Mary Ryan, and explains
the duties of motherhood and refurbishing have prevented her from writing
before this. Sends greetings to friends and relatives.
Letter to Mary Ryan from her sister in law Mary Nash expressing her delight
at her plans for them to meet. She will find comfort in the visit after Fanny has
left for Malta. Refers to their success in getting order for Capt Charles Ottor to
sail to the Mediterranean. Fanny will now travel on his ship. She is looking for
a maid to accompany Fanny , amoungst other attributes she must be “prudent
steady & goodtempered understands all about a lady, such as Hair dressing,
Millinary, Mantua Making & getting up Fine Linen”.
5. Major Denis MulRyan (d. 1803)
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468 18 Oct 1782
Letter to George Ryan in London from his brother Denis in Gant, mainly
discussing family news and his finances. He is relieved that George is back
safely in London, and teases that Molly D’Alton was annoyed he did not
convey Miss Norry with him. Enquires if anyone knows whether Muns
Harrold has appointed a person in London on whom Denis might draw for the
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money due him, adding “Don’t forget to enclose me the Attestations necessary
to be sent over to London every six months to prove Muns being alive”. He
hopes that with “a degree of Economy for this Winter to be able once more to
forget the follies of Gambling and Childgetting, the one and the other have
cost me very dear”. Mentions an unsuccessful courtship he is involved in – the
girl in question’s Uncle is set against him. Chats about family news and gossip
and relays a request for English hatbands and an English saddle and bridle.
469 18 Dec [1782]
Letter to George Ryan, [ ] Lodge, Carrick on Suir, from Denis Ryan at Gant
discussing personal and family news. He has just returned from a month in
Liege with the Colonel, a trip he took in part to help him forget a unsuccessful
courtship however “nor has absence from her made any change in my
Sentiments, hers for me doe not appear unfavourable”. Her Uncle is opposed
to the match and objects to Ryan “being in the Army, being a foreigner &
having no settlement to make on children”. His income he admits comes to
only £150 a year. War he feels is looming on the horizon, which would put
paid to his matrimonial prospects. Moves on to discuss events at home “I am
trying your patience my Dear Br about myself and for a moment forget that
your situation affects me as much as my own, add to all, a parcell of widows,
and an attained Peer”. Teases his brother about the life on the continent they
could have if it were not for “Dear Bess”. Expounds on the strict plan of
economy he has devised for himself by which he hopes to clear all his debts,
and again pays tribute to George’s generosity to him. Closes with news of
Betty Woulfe and the D’Altons’s and with good wishes for Christmas.
470 10 Aug 1784
Letter to George Ryan from his brother Denis in Antwerp, detailing his recent
movements and finances. He commiserates with George’s recent ill health,
guessing it is gout as “the complaint runs in the family”. Adds “ I am sorry to
have been the cause of augmenting your pain by the subject of my last letter”.
A sudden order to leave Gant necessitated “for my personal safety” his giving
up his pay to his creditors and to draw upon a Bill of Exchange “no other
resource being left to me to hinder the pursuit of those to whom I was
indebted”. He requests George to give Gorman instructs to accept the Bill of
Exchange for £110 “ In short my Dear George my entire dependence is on
you, and I shall patiently wait your Decision”. Gives news of the Woulfe and
D’Altons and asks after Mun Harrold , adding he would be delighted to join
George and their sister at Inch but first must settle his financial affairs.
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471 18 Dec 1789
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Letter to George Ryan from J. Nash in [Gand], detailing news of George’s
brother Denis, currently a prisoner of war. He was unable to get George’s last
letter to Denis without its being opened explaining “I must wait for a
convenient opportunity”. By a special favour he was allowed to visit Denis
Mul Ryan and reports he is very unwell, feverish and unable to use his
wounded arm or hand. He is also uneasy at not having heard from George.
Nash encourages George to write often as his letters are his brother’s “only
comfort in his melancholy confinement”. Closes promising to keep in touch
and to pass on news of Mr. O’Shea and Col. Keating from Bruxelles.
472 23 Dec 1789
Letter to George Ryan from J. Nash in [Gand], detailing news of his brother
Denis. He was able to forward George’s last letter to his brother along with
one from Mr. Matthews, explaining Denis’s reply had to be read “by the
Committee therefore he could not mention his position to you as he would
have wished”. Adds the go between who smuggles letters out of the convent
often has no opportunity to do so for 5 or 6 days “and to make him do even
this we are forced to bribe him, in short you know not Sir the hardships the
Cruelties & injustices that reign now here! The poor officers will lose
everything they possess in the world, their Horses etc. etc. etc. & kept like
state prisoners Nay ! like Criminals, not being allowed to write or to see a
soul.” Declares that there is not a soul in the town of Gand “but who loves Mr
Mul Ryan”.
473 21 Dec 1790
Letter to George Ryan, Newtown, Limerick, from his brother Denis at Gant,
announcing his freedom and detailing recent events. The reception he received
at Bruxelles from General Bender & the Officers of the Corps in which he
serves “was the most flattering to me”. Now retired from active service, he
has requested his pension at the rank of Major and will hear the decision
within a few days. Things have been very difficult for him of late “no Pay,
Promises from Ireland without Execution, no Credit fixed for me to the value
of a Guinea altho I expect’d it might have been done since May last”. After
his release he found himself in a strange place with no money, close to
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starvation, a situation “ I must acknowledge is beyond Description”. He is so
afraid of something similar befalling him again, that he entreats his brother to
ensure through documentation left with Walt Woulfe to leave him in no doubt
“ about the validity of my Title to £100 annually during my life and also out
of charity to establish a regular Credit for me”. Reminds George of the
document he lost when taken prisoner which George was to have copied from
the Registry of Deeds and forwarded to him. Turns to describe the political
situation, noting the country is as quiet “as if there never had been even an
appearance of Revolution, nor is there even the vestige of Patriotism to be
seen”. Discipline is rigorous and no blood has been spilt in Bruxelles since
the arrival of the troops there. General D’Alton has arrived in [Gand], while
the O’Shea’s, O’Carrolls, Brittons, Proctors, Miss Dillon and Miss Moore are
remaining in Bruxelles. Adds Keating has run off with a young girl to the
South of France leaving his wife behind. Closes with good wishes to all and
his address ‘Mons le Capit Mulligan, chez Mons Bussa a l’Hotel de St.
Sebastian, Gand.’
474 18 Mar 1792
Letter to George Ryan, Newtown, Limerick from his brother Denis at
Valenciennes, expressing his great surprise and delight at learning he is the
beneficiary of a legacy. The news arrived late as the postmaster had kept the
letter for over a month “I was told I might make a complaint but to what end
at the present moment in this country, besides I am now become quite as
pacifick as yourself or any Don Pedro in Spain”. Speaks of his hope to visit
family and friends in Ireland, especially to see Bess “poor little creature I fear
her Constitution is to weake for childbearing, and I think it would be charity
to watch Mansfield and in the moments of Temptation order him a cold Bath”.
Refers to the speculation about the manner of the late Emperors death, adding
the official account of which still has not reached them. News of the death
provoked some disturbance amongst the “Malcontents” in the Low Countries
but the presence of 100,000 troops there will he feels quell any move against
the peace. Details his address for post and requests that no one use an Austrian
title beside his name “which at this moment might excite curiosity”. Gives
instructions for the payment of his allowance.
475 6 July 1793
Letter to George Ryan, Newtown, Limerick, from his brother Denis at
Ostende, discussing finances, family news and the European political
situation. As Denis’s “medicin” does not agree fully with the treatment
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prescribed for George’s [gout], but he agrees with the need for a change of air,
“but he does not agree as to the so frequent application of the Plaister which
he thinks to violent a Remedy”. He applauds George’s decision to visit Dublin
“where I am certain the Widow of No 31 will keep you as snug and
comfortable as any Widow in Ireland” Send teasing messages to various
family members including the pregnant Mary. He is resigned to passing the
summer without employment and intends moving to St. Amand where he will
be better able to keep abreast of the news from France. Neither Valenciennes
or Conde have as yet surrendered, and he describes the destruction of property
and the loss of life from the siege he is currently involved in “their defense is
so weak and all their sorties so unsuccessfull that from the 19 th June until the
3 rd of July only 50 men have been killed on our side”. He is confident that the
town will be stormed and successfully taken in the near future, “the Honour of
planting the first white standard on the Rampards is I am told reserv’d for the
British Troop”. Describes the armies involved and the campaign facing them,
adding the news from France is that Revolution is inevitable, as for the
[Austrian Netherlands] he declares “The Emperor has forgiven all past
offences from the People of this country those who were most against him in
the first Revolution are now most in favour, the Convents reform’d by Joseph
are again reinstated and in all appearances the Clergy will become more
powerful than ever the poor Royalists are abandoned”. Closes with good
wishes to family members.
476 9 Jan 1794
Letter to George Ryan, Rutland Row, Limerick, from his brother Denis at
Valenciennes, acknowledging receipt of his remittance and updating his
brother on both his personal situation and the state of military play [
French/Austrian campaign], declaring “I am very sorry to have nothing but
disagreeable news to inform you of. The Evacuation of Toulon, the
uncertainty of the Situation of the Royalists in the Vendee and the
unquestionable Confirmation of the Combined Armies being forc’d to
abandon all their conquests in Alsace”. Unable to take any action before the
arrival of reinforcements, and at the mercy of political discussions, the
Austrians are wary of an attempt by the French to retake Valenciennes, but he
adds “One great Effort more must be made the next Campain, these Tigres
must be totally destroy’d” Details the size and distribution of the Austrian
army and states “if with such forces we don’t succeed in exterminating to the
very last of this execrable Race why then the Devil himself must undertake to
do it.” However he notes he himself is spectator “tranquil and unemployed”.
Closes on a more optimistic note and sends greetings to family and friends.
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477 26 June 1797
Letter to George Ryan, Rutland Row, Limerick, from his brother Denis in
London, acknowledging with thanks the receipt of his quarterly annuity of
£46.15.0 “you have every claim my Dear Brother, to my Thanks and
Gratitude: be assur’d I feel both with all the warmth of an acknowledging
Heart”. He knows it was difficult for his brother to raise the money which was
sorely needed. He chats in a lively manner about family news (mainly the
repercussions for inheritance of the death of Mr. Roche “ I hope he may meet
with more indulgence in the other world, than in general People seem to have
for his memory in This”), and discusses his own and the European political
situation. He plans to travel to Hamburg to settle his affairs [military
pension.]. In a postscript he adds he would be delighted to meet and assist his
nephew, if George decides to send him to school in Britain or abroad.
478 28 Oct 1797
Letter from Denis Ryan in London to his brother George, Rutland Row,
Limerick, discussing his finances. He has received no word about his military
pension and due to unexpected expenditure caused by a recent illness he is
forced to draw upon his half year annuity in December rather than May. Denis
requests George to write to Mr. Gorman, notifying him of this change.
Describes his recent bad health. Suffering from repeated fits of an “Augue”,
he had to call in the services of a doctor and a nurse, and is currently taking 6
doses of bark in powder every day. Mentions he met old friends of George’s,
Mrs O’Connor and Miss Rochfort, at Toulouse and refers to the recent
“glorious victory” over the Dutch. Closes with good wishes to his family. A
note on front details George’s arrangements for sending on Denis’s annuity.
479 7 May 1798
Letter to George Ryan, Rutland Row, Limerick, from his brother Denis in
London, acknowledging receipt of his half years annuity and discussing his
future plans. He has decided to travel to Hamburg to pursue his pension, but
requests to be brought up to date with the events relating to the execution of
Mr. Roche’s will before he leaves. Mentions the situation in Ireland is looking
up and that the inevitable recommencement of the war in Germany should
“contribute to give you Peace and internal Tranquillity”. Discusses the current
political situation in Europe and family gossip. Closes hoping he can settle his
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affairs in Hamburg otherwise he will have to go to Prague and offer his
services to the “Council of War of His Imperial Majesty”.
480 17 Oct 1798
Letter to George Ryan, Rutland Row, Limerick, from his brother Denis in
Hamburg noting he has had no letter from Ireland since his arrival “what can
be the cause I really cannot guess at but this silence from all Quarters makes
me very uneasy”, and discussing his finances. In preparation for being
ordered to Vienna or Prague he requested and received a Credit from Mr.
Ryan in London drawn on his German Banker for which he exchanged a draft
for £50 made payable to George, which he requests be deducted from his
annuity. Comments his affairs are still not settled, but that he has sent a
memorial of his demands to the Archduke Charles [brother of Emperor
Francis II and Commander of the Austrian forces]. He notes “Admiral
Nelson’s victory has caused a general and very pleasing sensation here…it is
hoped it will contribute much to the bringing about a general Peace”.
Mentions he has had a very light attack of gout as compared to the bout
George recently suffered.
481 16 Mar 1802
Letter to George Ryan, 31 Duke Street, Manchester Sq, London, from Thomas
Kirkpatrick in Hamburg, writing on behalf of Denis Ryan (Major Mul Ryan),
who has been seriously ill for some weeks. Kirkpatrick is at pains to reassure
George that his brother is on the road to recovery and is receiving the best
care possible. Refers also to papers of Mr. Bouchets which he forwarded to
England by Mr. Dixon of Talmouth, about which some enquires were made.
482 23 March 1802
Letter to George Ryan, 31 Duke Street, Manchester Sq, London, from Thomas
Kirkpatrick in Hamburg, explaining their hopes for Major Mull Ryan’s
recovery “were as deceitful as they were of short duration”. He informs Ryan
his brother died on the 21 st and is to be buried in the Roman Catholic church
in Altona, assuring him “I have arranged everything so as this shall be done
in a manner tho’ simple & decent, yet perfectly becoming the memory of our
much lamented friend”. Kirkpatrick, as sole executor, also undertakes to fulfill
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the obligations now on him. He assures Ryan that his brother wanted for
nothing during his illness and received the utmost care and attention.
483 18 Dec 1802
Letter to George Ryan from Count Dillon O’Kelly in Prague, explaining how
in his latter years Denis Mul Ryan had requested the Count to manage his
military pension for him, remitting it to him in Hamburg on request. As Major
Mul Ryan was due to take up residence again in Prague after a proposed trip
to Ireland, he had instructed the Count to hold onto his pension until his
return. The Major then died before undertaking the trip for which he had
assured the Count he had enough cash to cover “How Could I therefore
Imagine that there was not money sufficient left to bear his funeral expenses”.
The Count suspects Kirkpatrick, the Major’s executor, of wishing to deny
George, the heir, the money and believes Major Mul Ryan was inclined to
break all connection with Kirkpatrick before his death. However he binds
George to keep these accusations to himself “knowing that the honor and
reputation of a merchant is as delicate as that of a maid, which a rough gust of
an unfavourable wind may irrevocably blast.”
484 15 March 1803
Letter from Count Dillon O’Kelly to Garret de Byrne, Altona, discussing the
executorship of the estate of the late Major Denis Mul Ryan, and querying the
haste of the executor, Mr. Kirkpatrick, in demanding monies the Count had
held for Mul Ryan. He refuses to hand over the money without a direct order
from George Ryan “the true heir”. Refers to a mutual friend, Aylones, who
will be in contact supporting the Count’s position. A PS on the cover wrap
details how the cash is labeled for identification.
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485 14 Dec 1803
Bellicose letter to George Ryan from Count Dillon O’Kelly in Prague,
discussing the restoration to Ryan of the money held in safe keeping
belonging to the late Denis Mul Ryan. He explains why he did not wish to
hand over the money to Mr. KirkPatrick, the executor, without first contacting
George. He suspects KirkPatrick’s motives since he could not supply George
Ryan’s address in Ireland. Things have got worse “I intimated to you in my
last, the information I received relative to Kirkpatrick’s Intrigues with the
Military Tribunal here”, the Tribunal has ordered him to deposit the money
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with them which he has refused to do, and he is now being accused of
avoiding taxes, a charge he refutes “I though my self empowered to assign
the part of his pension that remained in my hands, to his natural heir in
Ireland, without paying any taxes, as none were paid for the remittances I
made him to Hamburgh”. He is determined that Kirkpatrick will not triumph
and has engaged lawyers (at a reasonable fee) to look after Ryan’s interest, but
adds he will be glad to be “quit of a troublesome affair”.
6. Frances Woulfe née Ryan (d.1783)
486 [1783]
Letter to Eliza (Bess) Woulfe who is attending George Ryan’s wedding from
her mother Frances [Carrick –on- Suir]. She is anxious to meet George’s
bride as she has heard so many good accounts of her. Details items of cutlery
and china wear she wants brought back. Gives news of home including
children’s inoculations, servant changes and social activities. Refers to the
current danger from privateers off the SW Irish coast.
7 Daniel Ryan (1787 - )
487 29 April – 1 May 1790
7.1 Letters
Certified extract from the Church registry of the Parish of St. Etienne,
Toulouse, recording the baptism (16 Nov 1787) of Daniel Ryan, son of
George Ryan, Comte de Tipperary and Mary Anne Roche of Limerick.
Godfather was the child’s grandfather Philip Roche (represented by Robert
McCarthy, Superior of the Irish College), Godmother was Mary O’Kelly
Roche (grandmother), represented by Elizabeth Ryan Mathew (aunt of the
baptized). Document in French.
488 1 June 1801
Letter to Daniel Ryan, at school at Oscott, Birmingham, from his Aunt
Margaret Roche reassuring him she understands his studies prevent him from
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writing as often as he would like. Discusses family news and remarks his
Mother and brother are enjoying London, she herself finds life in Limerick
“very stupid” as everyone has left for sea bathing. Mentions the death of her
late husband.
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489 19 Oct 1801
Letter from Mary Anne Ryan, 31 Duke Street, Manchester Square, London to
her son Daniel, Oscott, informing him that some relatives will visit on Friday
and requests he be well turned out. Requests also that he write to her after the
visit and have a letter ready for Mrs. Ryan to be sent via Aunt Burke. Details
who is in town and who she has met lately. Instructs him to keep up his
drawing and dancing skills and to find out where the Mansfields plan to spend
Christmas. Closes hoping he has grown and that he and his brother attend to
their religion.
490 18 Sept 1801
Letter from George Ryan, No. 2 Holes St., Cavendish Square, London to his
son Dan, Oscott. He is pleased to hear he and his brother are being given
separate rooms. He looks on this as a sign of their masters’ approval of their
conduct, and so agrees to send money to fit out the rooms. Cautions them
however not to move from the dormitory until the new rooms are free of the
smell of paint. Advises he has been searching for the books requested but has
not yet found them. Mentions he is busy looking for a house to rent for the
winter after their stay in Cheltenham. Passes on good wishes of various
relatives and friends. In a postscript he adds he found the books requested and
is forwarding them.
491 23 Sept 1801
Letter from George Ryan, 31 Duke St., Manchester Square, London, to his
son Dan, Oscott, stating he has had no letter from him or Phil for quite some
time. Instructs them to fix a day each week to write to him or their mother.
Instructs him also to write to his Aunt Mathew once she is settled in Bath and
gives news of friends and relatives in London, including Eliza Nash who after
3 months in France speaks French as fluently as English “so I shall expect you
to do the same”. Mentions relatives who hope to visit Dan at Oscott.
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492 25 Oct 1801
Letter to Daniel Ryan, Oscott, from his Aunt Mary discussing general family
news. She apologises for her delay in answering his "polite & affectionate
letters". Remarks how dreary the street and his house is in his family's absence
"No Parties, no Company no anything as it used to be in your Father &
Mothers time". Mentions his cousins were invited to a party in Mr. Crosby's
but could not go "as I had no servant to attend them, nor see them home & I
did not choose to trust them to the cares of chairmen". Closes with best
wishes.
493 25 Sept 1802
Letter from George Ryan, Rutland St., Limerick to his sons Dan and Phil at
Oscott. Describes his journey from Dublin and gives news of family members.
They are staying with the Roche’s but hope soon to “be free of carpenters,
masons, Painters etc & get once more under our own roof”. Gives news of
their younger brothers and sister, remarking they all bathe daily at the Custom
House. Limerick has been bustling as the Lord Lieutenant came to dine with
the merchants. Added note from their mother inquiring after their health and
scolding Phil for not writing. She gives news of cousins, several of whom are
expecting babies. Closes urging them to keep warm.
494 31 Dec 1802
Letter from Daniel Ryan, Oscott, to his father George, informing him of the
safe arrival of Burke and his Uncle. However the books sent with them were
badly damaged on the journey. Thanks him for the Christmas Boxes sent, in
return for which he has penned a poem. Closes requesting an answer as to
whether he is to leave Oscott next summer or not. The 1 verse poem ‘To my
Father’ begins “Accept this tribute my beloved Sire/Accept this tribute which
the Muse now pays/For you she grateful strings her golden lyre/For you
protector of my youthful days.”
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495 11 Jan 1803
Letter from George Ryan to his son Dan, Oscott thanking him for his
Christmas letter and verse, which were approved of by all who heard them,
adds however “I hope there is another on its way to your Mother who seemed
somewhat jealous of you making no mention of her”. Instructs him to tell Phil
to write & for them both to include news of Burke that he can pass on to the
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child’s parents. He has been mulling over whether Dan is ready for Trinity
“some friends with whom I have consulted think you still to young for a
Protestant University”. Requests him to find out the age of the other boy at
Oscott heading for Trinity.
496 8 March 1803
Letter from George Ryan, Limerick, to his son Dan, Oscott, assuring him he is
giving deep thought to the matter of when he should leave Oscott for Trinity
College. Gives a list of works by Greek and Roman authors which he suggests
he read before any College Entrance exam. Inquires where he would study for
an entrance exam, and requests Dan’s Master’s views on the matter. He has
sent £3 for Dan’s “Greek excursion”, 20/ of which is to go to Phil “as a
premium for his English Compositions”. Notes his disappointment that
Alexander Mansfield did not settle well at Oscott and requests a list of books
needed as he can purchase them cheaper in Dublin than England. Adds their
mother is anxious to receive a letter.
497 19 March 1803
Letter to Daniel Ryan, Oscott, from his Aunt Elizabeth Mathew, affectionately
thanking him for his letter and chatting about the doings and whereabouts of
members of their extended family, mainly Nash's, Roche’s Mansfield's, and
O'Reilly's. Instructs him and his Mansfield cousins to "be good, and ever
repay with tender love and duty your remarkable good parents”. Fanny
Mansfield was staying with her, and knowing her brothers would appreciate a
true account describes her "she has such an amiable disposition and is very
sensible - she is far from being handsome, rather plain I think- but I am sure
she will be agreeable". Adds London is at present "very sickly, a great
mortality particularly amoung servants".
498 May 1803
Letter from Elizabeth Mathew, c/o Lord Mathew, London, to her nephew
Daniel Ryan, Oscott, sending love “from Mimmy to her dear Nephews Dan,
Phill, Allex & Walter”. Chats about their forthcoming holidays and gives
news of relatives and friends especially members of the Mansfield and
Sherlock families.
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499 23 May 1803
Incomplete letter from George and Mary Anne Ryan to their sons Dan and
Phil, Oscott. The latter part is from Mary Anne urging them to exercise and
bathe regularly and to keep their feet warm. Instructs them also to write to Mr.
Roche if he gave them a present when leaving. George Ryan is concerned
with making arrangements for the boys to travel to Ireland “ I dare say that
you & Phil are anxiously expecting my ultimatum as to your [varance]
proceedings & you are both accordingly hereby authorised to come over”. He
hopes they will travel with the Mansfield’s and the Nolan’s. Adds he wishes
to discuss Dan’s entry to Trinity College Dublin, and gives precise
instructions for the packing of their belongings. Directs them to each have a
suit made “a coat of whatever colour is in fashion with waistcoat of your own
choice & pantaloons of doublemilled webb”. In a postscript he defends his use
of a capital F for Father and requests they look through the Spectator for
similar examples.
500 2 June 1803
Letter to Daniel Ryan, Oscott from his cousin Philip Roche, London,
discussing family news. Mentions Ryan’s father has not yet decided if Ryan
should return next year to England “whatever he decides I am persuaded you
will consent with pleasure”. If however he is to attend College in Dublin,
Roche cautions him to be wary of who he associates with as “there is a greater
mixture there than in any other university.”
501 11 June 1803
Letter from George Ryan, Rutland St., Limerick to his son Dan, Oscott,
enclosing a bill for 15 guineas for travelling expenses “& no other purpose”.
Gives instructions to the route they must take Chester to Parkgate, and hopes
they can get the vessel ‘The King’ at Parkgate, whose Steward is a Ryan from
Inch. He stresses Dan is responsible for his brother “all sitting outside or
driving are absolutely forbidden”. Gives instructions as to who they are to call
on in Dublin. Refers to their labours finding “One solitary little F in the entire
edition of the Spectator-one swallow makes no summer”. Closes requesting
they forward his thanks to their schoolmaster. An added note from their
mother advises lemon and brandy to ward off seasickness. Also note of
mileage from Walsall to Parkgate (84 miles).
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502 30 Sept 1803
Letter to Daniel Ryan from his Aunt Margaret A. Roche, Limerick, giving
“some account of the gaiety”, balls and masquerade parties held recently. A
note has been added from a second Aunt, also Margaret Roche, expressing her
hope to see Ryan soon.
503 15 May 1804
Letter to Daniel Ryan from his Aunt Mary Nash, 53 Manchester Street,
London. Writing from “Aunt Mathews breakfast table” she gives chatty news
of relatives and friends and discusses the comings and goings of many people.
Apologises that she has little beyond family news as she has not been able to
get to Lady Kenmare’s Sunday parties. Lady Buckingham & Lady Mary
called on her “Lord Buckingham & his party (the Grenvilles) very sturdy &
will not come in unless Fox is added to Pitt which will not be”. Adds “Lady B.
told me she was sick of all the fuss, nothing for us poor papists”.
504 14 April 1805
Letter to Daniel Ryan, Rutland Street, Limerick from his Aunt Mary Nash,
Ipswich, referring to the recent death of his father George, and discussing in a
chatty way the comings and goings of various friends and relatives. Daniel she
tells him reminds her so much of the late George she finds it hard to write to
him “I cannot yet speak or write about him, I am old & my nerves are too
weak, but Gods will be done”. Mentions his brother Phil has offered to help
secure what is due to her from her tenants and inquires who are to be their
guardians. Gives news of their social life in Ipswich where “ Aunt Mathew”
is joining them at Ottor’s house which is near St. Helen’s Church and Pere
Simons House where they hear Mass.
505 31 May 1805
Letter to Daniel Ryan, Dublin, from his Aunt Mary Nash, Ipswich, discussing
news and gossip of various relatives and friends. Refers to £50 received safely
from his brother Phil. Her son in law Otter has been given a permanent
situation in Great Marlow commanding a company of Cadets “which puts an
end to campaigning for the rest of his life”. The position was secured from the
Duke of York with help from the Brown’s. To mark their leaving friends in
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the Royal East Middlesex regiment have put on a round of balls and parties.
She had many friends in Ipswich and is sorry to leave them “Altho nothing in
the shape of a lover was to be found amoung our friends & your cousin Eliza
is very much out of the practise of even flirting.” Gossips about other
acquaintances “Lady Elizabeth [Mathew] stil in her virgin state & no one
appearing to rob her of her honors, which I think will one day or other rest
with her under her tombstone”. Gives news (mainly relating to potential
romances) of the Mathews, Browns, Roches and Frenchs and requests news of
the O’Briens, Harrold’s and Mansfield’s. Additional note from Eliza Nash
offering her condolences on the death of his father.
506 9 June 1805
Letter to Daniel Ryan, 62 William St., Dublin, from his brother George,
Oscott, detailing his hopes to travel to Ireland with Mr. Stritch after the exams
which begin on the 24 th . Adds the book Dan requested was lent to Mr. Hunt
but he can bring with him any others Dan might want. Gives news of Mr.
Potts whose leg is now recovered.
507 25 Mar 1806
Letter to Daniel Ryan, Lower Sackville St, from Nicholas Maher, Glasnevin,
discussing payment by him in his absence via Mr Lenigan of the rents due for
Mogheraigh. Added is a copy of Ryan's reply, acknowledging receipt of the
note and requesting that if convenient that an order for the money be sent to
him, after which he undertakes to forward a statement to Mr. Mansfield.
508 17 Aug 1807
Letter to [Daniel Ryan] from Philip Kennedy whose neighbours, supported by
Captain Gayson, have leveled his land boundaries. He appeals to Ryan to
write on his behalf to Gayson "Captain Gayson is a man of too great
consequence for me except you would interfere, and do yourself and me
Justice".
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509 26 Nov 1807
Letter to Dan Ryan from his Aunt Mary Nash, Cheltenham, clarifying events
concerning David Power’s proposal to her daughter Eliza. Details the false
account the Power’s were given of Eliza “God knows who made the
description of her & so much the worse for them”. Fanny Mansfield is to
travel to Malta to her husband on Capt Charles Otters ship. Richard Harrold’s
daughter (the writer’s granddaughter) is to marry a Mr. Nagle “a young man
of very respectable family, of excellent character, £1000 a year at present”.
Discusses the social life of Cheltenham and mentions her wish to travel to
Ireland. She is hindered by her age (64) and gout.
510 17 Jan 1808
Letter to Daniel Ryan, 2 Lower Sackville St., Dublin from his Aunt Elizabeth
Mathew, assuring him she is not upset by his delay in sending on her
remittance. Tells him family news, mentioning the poverty of Eliza Nash and
David Power who may be cut off by Power's father. Mentions also members
of the D'Alton, Roche and Mansfield families. Added to the end is message
from his mother inquiring if his brother Phil reached home safely.
511 7 Oct 1809
Letter to Daniel Ryan, Inch House, from Stephen Grehan, Dublin, explaining
why he is unable to accede to Ryan's request for a loan "before my marriage to
your sister, I did promise not to enter into any kind of money dealings or loan
of money with any one". He does agree to speak with his uncle on Ryan's
behalf.
512 12 Oct 1809
Letter to Daniel Ryan, Inch, from his Aunt Mary Nash, Marlow, expressing
her delight that he is ensconced in “the House of your Fathers…may you tread
in their footsteps .. be as they were loved & respected by all in your country”.
She is also delighted at the thought of his planned renovations. Requests Phil
to forward her money as she has been forced to pay for the burial of James
Nash “not a shilling had he, nor anything convertible into cash”. Gives news
of family and friends.
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513 30 Oct 1809
Letter to Phil Ryan c/o Mathew Franks [Attorney] York St., Dublin, from his
Aunt Mary Nash, discussing family news and requesting he pass on money to
his brother who is to buy cloth for her. Notes Mr. Power has not “yet
condescended to express any particular satisfaction on the birth of his
grandson”. Discuss her neighbours the Williams “Mrs. Williams is
exceedingly pretty, quite a sylph in figure & merry as possible, should you
ever visit us I will try whether you have a sufficient stock of impenetrability to
secure you against a breach of the 10 th Commandment”. Enquires after several
acquaintances including Mrs. John Franks who recently miscarried her 16 th
child “if you can tell me how she is after such an Event, pray do so, for I am
sincerely interested”. Requests he pass on to Mr. Harrold Fanny’s [Mansfield]
observation that a Physician with a medicine shop would make a fortune in
Malta”.
514 23 Dec 1809
Letter to Daniel Ryan, 2 Lower Sackville St. or 10 Stafford St. Dublin, from
Thomas Quan, Waterford, acknowledging receipt of the £100 delivered by
Mr. Fogarty "Which will be allowed your Brother in part of the Balance of the
Bond of your deceased uncle due to Major Fitzgerald". As Quan’s account
regarding Major Fitzgerald is now closed, and their business completed, he
sends his regards to the Ryan family.
515 8 Feb 1810
Letter to Daniel Ryan, 55 Duke Street, Manchester Square, London, from his
Aunt Mary Nash, praising his most recent letter to her compared to his
previous ones “being merely on money matters. Savored so much more of the
laconis Trader, thean the gentleman or friend, I own I held then in great
contempt”. Refers to some debts owed and her misgivings about them. Directs
him strongly not to return to Inch without first calling on his mother “visit
your mother, see your friends as you along & then settle at Inch, as you get
forward in life you will be aware of the value or respectable realtives & good
friends”. Gives news of the activities of relatives, and remarks on the unsettled
state of Ireland. Recommends he use l’Eau Medincinale D’Husson from Mr.
Berforts depot, 18 St James St., for the relief of gout, a family affliction.
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516 3 Sept 1810
Letter to Daniel Ryan, No 11 Duke Street, Manchester Square, London, from
his Aunt Mary Nash, Marlow, chastising him for not writing to her “ I have
not received a serip of your writing since I saw you”. Expresses her
disappointment that he missed her water party “so very pleasant, so compact,
so sociable, exactly what you would have liked”. Chastises him also for not
calling on Mrs. Bushby “how glad Blackney or Coppinger or any other young
man would be of the entrée to such delightful society or such excellent
people”. Describes her recent social engagements and chats about family and
friends (mentions the recent death of Fanny Bouviers baby). Requests him to
forward 6 saffron cakes from Coppesls.
517 13 Sept 1810
Letter to Dan Ryan, 24 Cecil Street, Strand, London, from his Aunt Mary
Nash, discussing family news and her concern for the safety of Col Brown and
the health of Mrs. John Franks. Refers also to the recent fining and
imprisonment of Charles McCarthy in Clonmel Jail for “taking a forcible
possession”.
518 2 May 1811
Letter to Daniel Ryan, Inch, from his Aunt Mary Nash, Marlow, chatting
about the doings of various relatives and his recent visit to her daughter Eliza
Power. Mentions Col. Brown’s recent military exploits in Portugal, and gives
news of the Cotter and Mansfield families. Remarks on the wonderful ‘Eau
Medicinale’ she got for her gout.
519 5 –21 Oct 1811
Letter to Daniel Ryan, Inch House, from A. Mansfield, Gormanstown,
pleading for a loan for [his brother] Walter to “take his most pressing creditors
off his back. For god (sic) sake use every means in your power to assist him,
as from my Father there is no hope”. Encloses a letter from Walter, Hounslow
Barracks, anxiously discussing the dire state of his debts "I have this moment
recd your letter twenty four hours later & all would have been in vain as my
resignation was to have gone in this day". Desperate to retain his honour he
outlines what he owes and enquires if the Ryan money will come through
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soon "for Gods sake do not delay writing to me by return of post". Also a
letter from A. Mansfield detailing their father’s plans to settle Walter’s debts
and secure him a troop in the Portuguese Hussars.
520 13 July 1813
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Lettr signed by Daniel O’ Connell, 4 Capel St., Dublin, detailing the need to
raise a countrywide subscription to pursue the aims of [Catholic
Emancipation]. Legal expenses have necessitated a Parochial subscription,
which Daniel Ryan is requested to help manage. His subscription of 5 gunieas
is gratefully acknowledged, and a list of fellow subscribers in Tipperary is
included.
521 14 July 1814
Letter to Daniel Ryan, Inch House, from his aunt, Elizabeth Matthew, gently
chastising him for his delay in sending on her annuity to the office of Stephen
Grehan. She also reminds him she is owed £2 from her previous half years
allowance. Chides him also on the money he has spent [on renovations at
Inch]. Closes chatting about family and friends (she is to be godparent to
Margaret Grehan's son, Ryan's nephew).
522 [Oct 1815]
Letter to Dan Ryan, Batts Hotel, Dover Street, from his Aunt Mary Nash
stating she has directed £10 to be sent to him to cover his needs until he can
get the Bill sent by his brother Phill via Mr. Barry.
523 23 Oct 1815
Letter to Daniel Ryan, Batts Hotel, Dover St., London, from his Aunt Mary
Nash, RMC, Sandhurst, responding with amusement to his comical accounts
of being stranded with no cash. She has made arrangements for monies to be
forwarded to him. Gives news of her daughters and their families and
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mentions how impressed she was with George Ryan who visited recently.
Remarks on the situation in Ireland “I should think Inch a bad place for safety
this winter” adding “there is little probabiltiy of your extracting rents”.
524 6 Aug 1821
Letter to Daniel Ryan, Inch House, from his sister Eliza Ryan, Dublin,
discussing social events and urging him to come and join them and the “fair
assembly” now appearing in the capital looking for husbands. Instructs him to
counsel their brother Phil not to eat too much “as it is no longer the fashion to
be fat”. Requests certain items to be sent to Castle Fogarty and in a postscript
mentions the Queen’s death.
525 14 Dec 1821
Letter to Daniel Ryan, Inch House, from Thomas [Quan], Waterford,
responding to an inquiry regarding heirs of Mrs. Christian Kennedy, the
mother of Ryan’s Aunt Mary. Details to whom Mary Ryan left her property
(he being an executor) and undertakes to forward copies of any relevant
documents in his possession.
526 7 March 1822
Letter to [Daniel Ryan] from Arthur Carden, Templemore, Co. Tipperary,
discussing the recent proclamation of baronies in Tipperary and the strategies
they should now employ “It would be infinitely better that such discussions
were [ ] in each barony separation – then thus dividing the cabal of
electioneering & all those other agreements usually emitted from that box of
Pandora – a County Meeting.” Features a note dated 1898 describing contents.
527 2 May 1822
Note addressed to D Ryan, Inch house, from [ ] Collen, detailing the serious
state of Sir John’s [ ] health.
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528 15 Jan 1824
Letter to Daniel Ryan from Valentine Bennett, at Bangor, describing his and
Eliza’s journey there and their travel plans. As he is anxious about an ill
brother, they do not intend to travel far. Includes a letter from Eliza expressing
her wish to see them all “it is the only wish I have unfulfilled, for in every
other respect I am perfectly contented & happy”.
529 7 May 1829
Letter to Daniel Ryan, Inch House, from Patrick Ryan, Distillery,
Borrisoleigh, requesting Ryan’s support for the national tribute to Daniel O’
Connell, “No man can better estimate the value of emancipation than
yourself”. Copy reply from Ryan declining, to give his support but adding his
family may make their own decision. Notes “It is painful to be obliged to
differ in opinion from the great majority of my [ ] Catholic Brethren.
530 20 Jan [180-]
Letter to Daniel Ryan in Manchester from his Aunt [Margaret Harold],
discussing family news and praising him on his conduct since leaving Ireland,
“I wish it were in my power to say so much for Phil”. Cautions Ryan to be
strict about Phil’s handling of their accounts, and mentions Mr. Mealiffe’s
opinions on Phil’s rise in fortune and the difficulties which threaten to
postpone Margaret Ryan’s wedding to Stephen Grehan. Gives news of other
family members and friends including “The Roches are well Helen universally
admired- but no Husband”. Inquires what he intends to do with the house at
Inch.
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531 [ ]
Letter to Daniel Ryan, London, from Mary Nash referring to a dispute over
money with ‘Barry’. She is not as convinced as he that there has been
deliberate wrongdoing “I flatter myself there is some jumble in the transaction
which gives to meer ignorence & giddyness the resemblance of something
more reprehensible”. Beseeches him to let her know when the matter is sorted.
Refers to other family news noting with approval he and his brother are away
from Inch “ 100 Irish miles distant from your turbulent neighbours”. Closes
requesting news of relatives.
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532 [ ]
Letter to Daniel Ryan, Inch House, from A. Carden, Templemore,
commenting on professor Colles opinion of Ryan’s health. He agrees with
Colles’ findings and cautions Ryan against seeking further medical
examinations. Adds he dined with the Archbishop of Cashel after the recent
Azzies which went well.
533 [ ]
Letter to Daniel Ryan from Edward [B ley], informing him of the death of
their friend Lord Corden.
534 [ ]
Receipt for the carriage of a keg to Dublin £3.11.½ from the royal Mail Coach
office Limerick. Included printed details of coach times. A note from D. Ryan
directs the keg to be given to the bearer of the note.
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535 21 April 1815
Commission of the Peace for County Tipperary conferred upon Daniel Ryan
by George III.
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8 Philip Ryan
536 29 April 1790
Certified extract from the parish register of St. Etiennes, Toulouse, recording
the baptism on the 15 th July 1789 of Philip, son of George Ryan of Inch,
Comte de Tipperary and Marie Anne Roche of Limerick. Godfather, Denis
Ryan, Captain in the service of the Emperor (represented by Robert
McCarthy, Superior of the Irish College). Godmother Christine French,
Comtesse Bouairiaire de McCarthy. Document in French.
537 7 May 1802
Letter from George Ryan, London, to his son Phil, Oscott School,
Birmingham, discussing his schooling. He is glad to hear Phil and his brother
are over their “late complaints”, and urges them to study well “ I wish you to
take every opportunity of improving yourself in arithmetic & I am glad you
are getting on so well in writing & French”. He is searching for the print of
Fillbury Dan requested. Inquires as to the date of their play and summer
vacation as he will be in the vicinity “& intend having you all with us if I find
you all deserve it”. Closes inquiring if Phil read the account of the Grand
Illuminations in the newspaper.
538 11-12 May 1812
Letter to Phil Ryan, 2 Lower Sackville St, Dublin, from his Aunt Mary Nash,
Marlow, discussing her problems collecting rentals due from Miles, Fennell
and McGhee. She has directed her solicitor contact the latter “after treating
me like a pig & telling his little lies”. As the Ottors housing in the new college
will not be fit for her use until after the winter she’s in need of the money for
her accommodation until then. Gives news of family and friends including
Fanny Bouvier in Malta who was visited by the Whytes who “brought the
great prize (the Rivoli) in to Malta”. Refers also to the recent “horrible
murder” of Mr. Perceval.
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539 14 July 1812
540 [1830]
Letter to Phill Ryan, 2 Lower Sackville St., from his Aunt Mary Nash, noting
the death of one MacGhee “the Shab’s impertinence to you set me mad, but
he’s gone & God be merciful to him”. Mentions also the death of David
Franks and gives news of other family and friends. Inquires if Dan Ryan has
thoughts of matrimony “it is what I very much wish, provided the lady is of a
good temper, & a good connection both I think very essential”. Chats about
her social activities.
Account of the death “in the bloom of manhood” and burial of Philip Ryan,
“The high estimation he was held in was strongly marked by the long line of
splendid equipages of the neighbouring gentry & the thousands who
mournfully followed his hearse”. His remains were interned in Holy Cross
Abbey.
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542 1830
543 1830
Letter to George Ryan, 19 Rutland Square, from [R] Meagher, advising on the
removal of Philip Ryan’s remains.
File of bills including funeral and mourning expenses relating to the late
Philip Ryan. Includes (3) Bill for 312.17.11 from Edward Dycers Livery
Stables, 130 St. Stephen’s Green. (14) Funeral expenses totalling £173,
including £1.10.0. for 2Coach hearse to Shelbourne Hotel”, “12 Crape Hat
Bands fr Gentlemen £1.10.0 “ and “18 Fine Hoods for females2 £13.10.0.
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File relating to the finances of the late Philip Ryan. Includes bonds and
warrants of bonds for sums owed by Philip Ryan; receipts for payments made
by his executor George Ryan; details of some assets (household goods etc);
documents relating tot he probate of his estate showing a net residue after
payments of debts and annuities £152.4.6
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9 George Ryan 1791 –1879
9.1 Correspondance
544 20 July 1806
Letter from George Ryan at school to his mother detailing letters he has
received and chiding her about her instructions to him to keep away from
sweet foods. Adds Mr.Patts is very keen for john [his brother] whom he
describes as a “nice little lad” to come over. Declares “I don’t care what trade
I go to except a lawyer”.
545 2 May 1822
Letter to [ ] from Lt. Col. J. Straton informing the recipient he has ordered a
detachment of the 79 th Regiment to Borrisoleigh , and will be visiting
Borrisoleigh personally on the 7 th in the course of his inspection of military
stations “of this I think proper to appraise you as I shall then be ready to
receive the suggestions of yourself and other magistrates on the state of the
County and the cooperation of the military”.
546 9 May 1831
Letter to George Ryan from J. Hely Hutchinson, Thurles, acknowledging the
memorial to him published lately in the Country Times.
547 19 April 1831
Letter to George Ryan from [his cousin] Richard Harrold, Russell Place,
Limerick, offering condolences on the death of George’s brother Dan. He
sympathises with “the dreadful effect this second sad tryal must have
particularly on your poor mother”.
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548 11 May 1831
Letter to George Ryan from J. Hely Hutchinson, [MP] Clonmell referring to
[Tipperary elections], enclosing £10 “the expenses of the freeholders coming
from three [baronies] through Borrisoleigh”. Requests Ryan to secure him an
agent to forward the freeholders “& to attend to my interests generally”. A
note by Ryan records £20 was enclosed.
549 24 May 1831
Letter to George Ryan from J. Hely Hutchinson, Knocklofty, Clonmel
thanking Ryan for his generous conduct [returning of £10 erroneously sent to
him]. Refers to Lord Donoghmore’s health.
550 July 1834
Letter to George Ryan, Morley’s Hotel, Trafalgar Square, from his cousin
Count Justin McCarthy, who explains he is soon to go abroad and regrets he
was away from home when George called. He hopes they will meet again.
551 8 June [1835]
Letter to George Ryan from his brother, John D. Ryan, informing him of the
death of Edmond [Lenigan], and detailing the contents of his will. Lenigan left
his Cashel property (worth £120 a year) to John Ryan and his wife Anne,
while his lands in Longford and the rest of the property went to James [
]. The body “underwent a surgical examination this morning by Sir B.
Brodie…….and most extraordinary to say, that no immediate cause could be
ascertained to account for the affliction of his limbs”. He moves on to discuss
his own prospects. The paymastership is worth only £100 a year “so I do not
of course take it”. A recent Bill passed in the House of Lords reduced the
number of Inspectors of Police in Ireland to 4, so he is not confident of
securing one. Richard Sheil is doing all he can to help and is in almost daily
contact with Sir H. Vivian in the hopes of securing a position in the Ordnance
Dept. Sir Vivian is very helpful, but also Ryan notes “so dirty”.
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552 22 June 1835
Letter to George Ryan from his cousin Jane, Viscountess de la Hitte
discussing a current legal wrangle. She complains they are still detained by
her uncle, Mr. Harrold, who is “so frightened that he has refused to sign the
[satisfying] of the judgment that was taken on the bond given by my poor
father on his marriage for provision for younger children”. The judgment
needs to be satisfied before Mr. Jephson can take the property she is selling to
him. She requests George to use his influence to persuade Harrold to sign.
Closes sending good wishes to his family. There is a note on the front from
George’s [sister] M. Grehan, explaining Peter [Grehan] states it will be
necessary for George to come to town next Thursday morning.
553 7 July 1835
Letter in French to George Ryan, Inch House, from General Lahitte, Paris,
describing his and his wife's return to France. He recommends that Ryan take
the railway to Liverpool in future as he found it very comfortable and fast.
Gives news of mutual friends and enquires after others. Adds they are about to
depart for Toulouse to be reunited with their child. Notes Peter Grehan is well.
554 [ ] Sept 1835
Letter in French from General Lahitte, Bessiere, Toulouse, to George Ryan,
Inch, reminding him of his promise to visit. Remarks he and his wife often
think of the happy times they spent at Inch. Refers to recent newspaper reports
of cholera outbreaks and reassures Ryan that they disease halted in Toulouse.
Contrasts this with the situation in Italy where cholera is rampant. Asks him to
pass on this news to Lady Elizabeth [White]. Explains that because of the
excessive heat he has not been able to dispatch the wine Ryan requested but
adds he hopes to do so soon. Sends regards to friends in Ireland. Also modern
translation of same.
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555 17 Oct 1835
Letter to George Ryan from Stephen Grehan, discussing a business transaction
relating to the clearing of debts and encumbrances on a property. Additional
note by Margaret Grehan (nee Ryan) in which she promises to write soon.
556 20 Oct 1835
Note to George Ryan from Stephen Grehan acknowledging receipt of £100
and noting the money advance made to [Miss Barry] has still not been repaid.
557 23 –29 Nov 1835
Letter to George Ryan from Adam Cook, Treasurer, requesting his
subscription to the Thurles Dispensary. On the reverse is a [draft] letter from
Maria, Lady Brown to Maria [ ] (29 Nov.) assuring her she plans to
keep as free as possible from the Power family quarrel. Explains that as legal
proceedings have commenced and as she has some papers relating to her
sister, Eliza Powers will, she plans to deposit them in Dublin with a neutral
party.
558 24 Nov 1835
Letter to George Ryan from Maria, Lady Browne, Gresham Hotel, Dublin.
Expresses her disappointment that he will not be coming to Dublin and so
requests that he send her copies of papers relating to her sister Eliza Power’s
will, as he objects to parting with the originals. Moves on to discuss general
news and refers to the wedding of [his niece] Eliza [Bennett]. Margaret
Grehan had invited her to the wedding, but she did not attend as “I could not
meet certain parties under my present [feelings] without extreme bitterness.”
Closes urging George to get a good wife.
559 6 Jan 1836
Letter to George Ryan from M. Carden, Kildare St. Club, Dublin, requesting
he use his influence “with your friends the Members for Limerick”, to aid the
wish of Mr. Mitchell, his uncle and guardian, to be promoted to the office of
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Vice Treasurer for Ireland. Closes requesting news of Ryan’s mother health
and mentions he intends to call upon Mr. Grehan to see if she is in town.
560 11 Jan 1836
Letter to George Ryan from William Roche, MP, responding to his request to
speak on behalf of Mr. Mitchell to the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Roche
assures Ryan he will always do his utmost to promote his interests, but in this
case “whatever may be the friendly feelings entertained towards me by the
Chancellor of the Exchequer I have not been in the habit of trespassing upon
them politically even for my nearest Relatives”. Closes with good wishes for
the recovery of Ryan’s mother’s health.
561 21 –27 March 1836
Letter to George Ryan from Lord Lismore at Shanbally, appealing to him on
behalf of “the unfortunate Hitchcock” whose “distress of mind and perfect
humility have affected me greatly”. (Hitchcock was dismissed as
[caretaker/master] of Tipperary Lunatic Asylum). He refers to the large family
Hitchcock must support. Draft reply from Ryan (27 th March) states “My
opinion of Hitchcocks incapacity has been so often and so decidedly
expressed …..and in justice to this County, to those Noblemen and Gentlemen
with whom as Governors of the Lunatic Asylum I have had the honour of
acting, & to myself I feel called upon to adhere to the determination,
unanimously adopted at our last general meeting” Adds he feels Hitchcocks
appeal to Lord Lismore was hypocritical.
562 26 March 1836
Letter in French to George Ryan from General Lahitte, Castelrine, Bessiers,
Toulouse, expressing his delight at having heard Ryan is coming to France,
and that they will meet in a month's time. His is however regretful that the
wine he sent has not yet arrived. Mentions the Grehan family in Dublin to
whom he sends his regards and also other family members. Additional note
from his wife Jenny (Jane) stating her excitement at Ryan's visit. Also modern
translation of letter.
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563 9 April 1836
Letter to George Ryan from the Revd John Butler, Templemore, explaining a
train delay meant he did not receive Ryan’s letter in time to communicate his
invitation to the Revd's [ ] and Ryan. He apologies deeply and hopes Ryan
does not feel him guilty of neglect or ingratitude.
564 19 April 1836
Copy letter to [Chief Secretary] Drummond from George Ryan, Inch,
enclosing a letter to the Lord Lieutenant from Rev. Mulcahy a response to a
memorial for David Fanning, currently under sentence of transportation. Ryan
adds “a more daring & desperate character is not to be found in this
neighbourhood”.
565 25 April 1836
Letter to George Ryan from his sister Eliza Bennett, thanking him for
forwarding the jacket and handkerchief of “my dear kind brother” [Daniel],
together with a lock of his hair. “it is a melancholy pleasure to collect those
memorials of those who are gone from us”. Adds she was very pleased to
meet their brother John recently but was sorry to hear of the sad account he
gave of Edmond [Lenigan’s ] health. She hopes George and John have
completed the arrangements for removing their father’s remains. Closes
mentioning his hope to take a tour of the Continent.
566 30 April 1836
Letter to George Ryan from his brother John D. Ryan at Cliften, discussing
his current situation and prospects. He is “most unpleasantly situated this day”
having had to dismiss [ ] “ for the grossest misconduct during my
absence”. He speaks of the favourable change in Edmond’s health, adding
George will be pleased to hear Edmond “saw Mr. O’ Farral four times in his
clerical character made his profession of faith and confession and received
absolution but this perhaps it may be as well to keep to yourself”. He had a
conversation with Richards Sheils who suggested he apply for a position of
Inspectorship of Police for Ireland, and requests George to write to Sheils
“begging of him to apply for it for me which he might shew to Government”.
John plans to leave soon for Bath, but has not yet decided if he will take a
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house there or in Cheltenham. Sends regard to George’s family and their
nephew George Grehan.
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567 April 1836
Letter in French to George Ryan, Inch, from General Lahitte, Castelrine,
Bessiers, Toulouse, informing him he received the Certificate of Embarkation
for the wine Ryan wanted and hopes it will reach him before he leaves
Ireland. Adds his family is looking forward to seeing him in France and passes
on his wife Jenny's good wishes. Also modern English translation of same.
568 7 May 1836
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Letter to George Ryan from his sister Margaret Grehan, discussing general
family news and informing him Mathew bought their brother John’s carriage
for £15. Stephen (Grehan) has the money and is anxious to give George his
share. Mentions the travel plans of family and friends including Justin
McCarthy in Paris, adding “I should like to travel but feel lazy to undertake
the journey”. Notes the suddenness of Lady Glengalls death.
569 11 May 1836
Letter to George Ryan from his sister Eliza Bennett, complaining that no
member of her family has written to her recently. She comments on news of
friends and relatives stating “I love you all, & am anxious & interested in your
happiness as much as ever though I seldom see you”. She presumes Edmund
Lenigan has not survived his illness, and hopes he was induced to see a
clergyman before he died. That, she feels, would be a great comfort to those
left behind. She encourages George to take a Tour over the summer, and
mentions a visit to Captain and Mrs. Whyte who are quartered in Birr.
Requests news of members of the Seagrave, Grehan and other related
families.
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570 13 May 1836
Letter from Margaret Grehan to George Ryan discussing news of family and
friends. She also informs George the vessel has arrived with the wine, and that
Stephen wishes to know should he bottle it before forwarding it to Inch.
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571 15 May 1836
Letter to George Ryan from his brother John D. Ryan at Cheltenham,
discussing his prospects of a position. He has taken a house for 2 months, by
which time he should know if he is likely to get any appointments. Richard
Sheils is to obtain particulars of various positions for him, and will speak to
Lord Duncannon about [George’s ] claims to the Commissions. Requests
George to pass on messages to their sister, especially that “the accounts of
poor Edmond continues much the same”. Encourages George to visit and to
bring their nephew George Grehan with him. He enquires how Inch farm and
the “tithe business” are progressing and details arrangements regarding the
sale of his carriage. Sends instructions about the gathering of his rental.
572 17 May 1836
Letter from Margaret Grehan to her brother George Ryan explaining the wine
that arrived will not be fit to bottle for 6 weeks. Gives news of friends and
visitors and family movements.
573 8 June 1836
Incomplete letter to George Ryan from his brother, John D. Ryan in London,
discussing his future career plans. He thanks George for his generous
invitation to come and live at Inch, but adds his decision will depend on
whether or not he receives the post of paymaster in the Ordnance Office.
Details influential figures who have agreed to write letters of recommendation
for him, one of whom, Lord Stafford, is to speak to the Duke of Wellington on
his behalf. However he is not overly optimistic about his chances. Closes
giving general family news.
574 7 July 1836
Letter to George Ryan at the Union Hotel, Cockspur, from his brother John D.
Ryan, discussing promotional plans and prospects. He mentions George’s
appeal to the Commissioner [Lord Dunraven is to appeal on his behalf] and
his non-attendance at a recent picnic at Richmond. States he plans to renounce
his executorship of Edmond’s will and has replied to Mr. Evans letter on the
subject. Requests George to ask James about the state of the Cashell property.
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He hopes that RS will find him a position “better and more to my taste than a
barrack mastership”. Closes requesting news of family and friends.
575 17 July 1836
Affectionate letter to George Ryan from his cousin Maria, Lady Browne,
expressing her gratitude for his consideration in visiting her husband, Sir
John Browne, and remarking on how pleased they both were by at the
attention shown to Sir John by her family, “particularly those I love as believe
me I do you”. Mentions her plans to go to Cork to meet with “my darling
Joseph”. Closes with news of relatives and friends.
576 27 July 1836
Letter to George Ryan from his sister Margaret Grehan at Banna discussing
his continental travels [with her husband Stephen] and their visit to General
Lahitte at Toulouse. She encourages them to visit Paris and to meet the
O’Briens there. Mentions she heard from Eliza who is still troubled about her
boys’ future. Closes enquiring after people he may have met.
577 23 August 1836
Letter to George Ryan from his cousin A. Standish Barry, London, discussing
family news. He inquires if George recieved the last letter forwarded by
[Standish] and his bride and describes their honeymoon travel plans. Adds his
household is busy packing to go to Brighton for the winter. Refers to Ryan’s
addmittance as a member of the reform Club on the 27 th July. A note added by
G. Standish Barry also refers to this and details when the relevant payments
should be made.
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578 24 August 1836
Letter to George Ryan from his sister Margaret Grehan, just returned from
Banna. She responds to the news in his letter and states her surprise at Henry
Barry’s recent marriage. Gives news of family and friends, many of whom are
currently traveling n the Continent. She complains of the heat of Dublin after
her trip to the country and requests his cook send her honey if there is any to
spare as “it is so pleasant to have for colds in the winter”.
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579 25 August 1836
Letter to George Ryan from his sister, Eliza Bennet, informing him she has
requested Miss Lenigan to make the necessary arrangements to have [his]
children admitted to the convent when he next travels to Dublin. Complains
about the laziness of her brother and sister in not writing to her and discusses
recent news. Mentions Henry Barry’s marriage, commenting she heard his
wife was everything that was to be wished, but that her friends were against
the match “on account of the difference of religion”. She herself has been
unable to take medicinal baths recommended to her to cure spots which have
broken out over her body, but she hopes to try them soon “for I am getting
every day weaker & weaker though I have no actual weakness”.
580 7 Oct 1836
Letter to George Ryan from his cousin Eliza (Bess) Otter, Le Mans, giving
general news. She has heard from their Aunt, Margaret Therry, that he is not
now coming to France and expresses her disappointment. Their Aunt, she
feels, has “a constant air of unhappiness hanging over her”. She finds Tours
dull “The English here now, there are no great acquisitions in a social point of
view”. Also gives news of the Bouviere family now in Canada. Closes
requesting George when next in Dublin to look up her Marriage Settlement in
the Registry of Deeds and note if her daughters are heir to each other in case
one dies unmarried.
581 20-22 Oct 1835
Letter to George Ryan, Inch House from Maria, Lady Brown, Gresham Hotel,
Dublin requesting him to forward to her the rough draft of [David] Power’s
will found in “my poor lamented Philips Papers”. Closes with general news of
family and acquaintances and inquires after the health of his mother, her Aunt.
Features, a draft reply explaining that after “mature deliberation” he is
declining to send her the document. Adds his mother’s health is improving
daily.
582 24 Oct 1836
Letter to John D. Ryan, Cheltenham, from Stephen Grehan, Dublin, referring
to letters enclosed (see 606 ff), and requesting Ryan’s opinion before he
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answers same. Copy reply from George Ryan on reverse advising Grehan that
the costs in the matter seem exorbitant.
583 12 Nov 1836
Letter to George Ryan from [his brother] John D. Ryan, No. 4 Bath Buildings,
Cheltenham, discussing mutual friends and George’s trip home to Inch.
Moves on to enquire about the sale of wheat on the estate and requests George
to go to Liseria and check why Gorman needed the chestnut horse there for so
long. Enquires about other work Gorman should have attended to and encloses
instructions for work for George to read to Gorman.
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584 29 Nov 1836
Letter to George Ryan, Inch House, from Lord Hawarden, Dundrum, Co.
Tipperary, replying to his inquiry, and informing him that with reference to
the recent Memorial sent by the Landed Proprietors of North Tipperary,
proposing to divide that county into two Ridings, it did not appear that the
Baronies of Kilnamamagh or Eliogathy could be included in the Northern
Riding.
585 8 Dec 1836
Letter to George Ryan from GH Bennett, discussing family news and events.
Expresses her hope that he will not be alone over Christmas and mentions the
[Barry] family whom she is introducing in Dublin, “ I am sorry I cannot give
them an introduction to Lady Bernard as we are not on terms”. Mentions her
boys are to go to [Inlacestone], reluctant, as she is to part with them they
cannot be kept at home “where there are no advantages to be had”. She
comments on the recent run on the Banks and the confusion it caused. Closes
describing her health as poor and notes the delay in the progression of Peter
Grehan’s matrimonial affairs.
586 11 Dec 1836
Letter to George Ryan, Inch House, from Stephen Grehan discussing financial
matters. Grehan thanks Ryan for the £600 received via Colonel [Laor],
explaining he had to lend Mr. Whyte £1000 for “a very urgent call on him”.
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Adds he received a bill for Ryan from Mr. Roche but did not feel it necessary
to forward it.
587 25 Dec 1836
Letter to George Ryan from GH [Bennett], discussing news of family and
friends. Opens with Seasons Greetings and speaks nostalgically of
Christmases past in Inch when the house was full with people. Chats about
plans for visits over the Season, and plans for [Lady Roper] to meet with the
[Barry] family, “practical feelings enter so much [ ] into the common
civilities of society that I am afraid there will not be any intimacy between
them”.
588 26 Dec 1836
Letter to George Ryan from Eliza Otter at Le Mains, thanking him for the
information he got for her from the Land Registry, and discussing family
affairs. She requests him to tell her “what I am indebted to your man of
business for his share in the concern”. She will send the money to him with
Margaret Therry, whose family have left Tours for Paris and who will return
in 2 months time to Ireland. Recounts how before they left Tours their
bedroom caught fire from a spark carried by a cloak, but no one was hurt. The
Therry’s found society in Tours “very stupid”. Eliza remarks they probably
did not meet cheerful society due “to the report having got about of Margaret
being separated from her husband, and not knowing the cause, they were
probably a little shy”. Her son Edward, a clergyman “I wish I could say of our
Church” ) has been appointed to a Chaplaincy in Madras. His imminent
departure she finds difficult to bear as she is not optimistic that she will live to
see him again. Her other 3 sons are also abroad, John with his Regiment in
Bengal, Richard in the Native Service in Madras, Charles is with his
Regiment in New South Wales, but is soon to depart for Madras. Queries how
Jane Lahitte failed to receive any of the 3 letters he sent. The last one was
carried by Count de Chabot, whose family “hope for a favourable mention of
them in the will of her Ladyship of Thomastown but that property having
come to her by the Matthew side she could not do better than by bequeathing
it to you, Jane Lahitte, Richard and myself who are her nearest relatives by her
Father.” She was upset to hear of Eliza Bennet’s low spirits and notes
Margaret Grehan will begin to consider herself and old lady now “she is
arrived at the dignity of Grandmother”. Explains she is plagued by her Irish
affairs and finds John Barry a difficult person to deal with.
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589 26 April 1837
Copy letter from George Ryan to Richard L. Sheil MP, London, enquiring on
behalf of Lady [E] Matthews if John Power would lend her £60,000 on the
Assignment of W. Evan’s Mortgage. He attests to the worth of the security
proposed.
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590 11 Feb 1863
Letter to George Ryan from Michael Ryan, Blossburg, Pennsylvania,
describing his situation there and the effects of the Civil War in his locality.
Inquires if the £10 money order Ryan sent him was ever cashed as it did not
reach him. The money would have been welcome as “the paper currency of
the country is worth very little...I have not seen a dollar in silver in four
months”. The military are drafting more and more men and he escaped call up
only by dint of an injury. Describes the division by the military of the county
into townships to assist the draft “several who resisted was shot down like
dogs without either judge or jury”. Explains he does not wish to make too
many observations about the conflict as he has heard letters to Europe are
intercepted and read, but as requested describes the battle of [Nurfursborough]
and the courage of General Rosencrans, a Roman Catholic. Refers to his
brother James who has so far escaped injury for 2 years and 13 battles.
Reply’s also to Ryan’s queries about the cheapness of American pork and
describs the different types of husbandry and feeding practiced. Refers also to
the hardships experienced by workers in the cotton industry, and the dramatic
rise in the prices of goods, including tobacco “the ruination of the youth of
this country”. Mentions he read of the marriage of Ryan’s daughter in the
Boston Pilot “a good Catholic paper” which carries Irish news. Enquires after
Ryan’s family asking ”whether you are blessed with any boys or not”.
Mentions Mr.White’s leaving for China “I think it is the last place for
gentelman that I know must be well read to visit for it is a nation of cruelty &
barbarity”. Closes requesting news of home.
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591 28 May [18--]
Letter from [ ], Florence, to George Ryan referring tot he sudden death
in that city of R. Sheil, and detailing events leading up to the death. Sheil had
been deeply upset at the news of [J] Power’s death, and had been anxious to
keep the news from his mother. He died from “apoplexy of the heart”. Adds
some news of other friends and family members and refers to some financial
matters.
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9.2 Diaries
592 1828
593 1829
594 1830
Diary kept by [George Ryan] containing a mixture of entries relating to daily
weather and activities and general musings 3 Jan “nebulae suggest to our
thoughts, that the interminable range of space, boundless, shoreless,
fathomless as it is , is filled with the wonders of creation …..”. 5 Jan “Paid
Breen £4.8.4. being portion of Composition Rent due for one year”. Entries
relate to a diverse range of topics including the Feudal System (10 th January),
Church history (19 th February) and War (8 th March) “The one uniform
principle that runs through our own, & all other laws, seems to be this, that
when a crime is committed by force, it is lawful to repel that force by the
death of the party attempting”. The doctrine of Purgatory features on the 30th
April. Recorded at he rear of the volume are rough details of rents paid by
tenants and notes of crop sowings and harvests and a workmans account of the
weeks labour.
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Diary kept by [George Ryan] containing a mixture of entries relating to daily
weather and activities and general musings. 1 Jan “ The people are like the
waves of the ocean like the leaves of woody [Morven], they pass away in the
resulting blast”. This is followed a lengthy discourse on the nature of Man and
the need for Religion. Interspersed are entries relating to estate administration
e.g. 7 March “Account of timber sold this week Trees 175 £3:19:0” and
occasionally a full conventional form entry e.g 7 Sept “Attended meeting of
Magistrates in Thurles to take into consideration the state of the Co. of
Tipperary……. Great deal of talk nothing done”. Featured at the rear are
rough accounts of monies spent on coal and sugar, with details of rents
received.
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Although the diary kept by [ George Ryan] is ruled as a daily entry book, the
contents begin with a discourse of a historical and philosophical nature, 1 Jan
“The thoughts of Edward 1 st , on his death bed, were entirely bent on Scottish
affairs. He made his son aware that he would prosecute the war without truce
or breathing space, & repeated the strange injunction that his flesh being
boiled & from his bones the latter should be carried at the head of his army” .
He continues with his history of the conquest of Scotland, interspersed with
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notes on income and expenditure. On the 17 June he writes “Sculpture was to
Gothic Architecture what the blossom is to the leaf”. He then discourses on
architecture and fine art. More conventional diary entries are found in the
margins e.g. 18 March “At 6 in the morning my dear brother Phil expired in
London” 26 th March H:M: Geo 4 th died at 3 am”. The mid to latter part of the
year features a discourse on the mortality of man & the mystery of life after
death. Marginalia record the sowing and reaping of crops etc. Featured at the
rear are rough accounts of monies spent on coal and sugar.
9.3 Awards
595 18 May 1829
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Commission of the Peace for County Tipperary conferred upon George Ryan
596 6 Oct 1831
Letter from Lord Donoughmore, Knocklofty, to George Ryan requesting
agreement to being nominated for the position of Deputy Lieutenant for
County Tipperary. Copy reply on reverse from Ryan acquiescing and
acknowledging the honour.
597 6 April – 4 May 1832
Document signed by Lord Donoghmore appointing George Ryan Deputy
Lieutenant for County Tipperary, together with copy circular clarifying the
role in law of the Deputy Lieutenant.
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9.4 Relating to Public Office
598 [ ]
Letter to [George Ryan] from Lord Donoghmore, Knocklofty, inquiring if
he could be relied upon again to support “the Captain” in the forthcoming
elections.
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599 10 Feb 1836
Copy of the reply by his Excellency the Lord Lieutenant, to an address from
the County of Tipperary, presented 18 th Feb. 1836. He expresses his
satisfaction gained from the expressions of confidence he received, and
comments on “the total absence of any political discontent” in the County.
600 25 January 1851
Bond of Indemnity. Whereby Edward Lalor Cambie of Templemore; The Rt.
Hon. Richard Lalor Shiel, Her Majesty’s Consul at Florence; Soloman Lalor
Cambie of Kiltoran; Francis Meagher of Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin,
Barrister, and Joseph Hanly of Lower Gardiner Street, agree to pay £10,000 to
George Ryan of Inch , who as High Sheriff of Co. Tipperary has agreed to
appoint Edward Lalor Cambie as his Under Sheriff on the provisos he adheres
to the rule of law and carries out his duties honestly and diligently.
9.5 Letter from Catherine White, wife of George Ryan
601 19 April 1864
Original & Copy letter from Catherine Ryan to her son George in Naples.
Gives news of home, including farming activities. All is quiet “The country
seems in a soporific condition”, but the price of cattle has risen unexpectedly
high. Refers to a forthcoming flower show in Dublin “to which the
fashionable look forward greatly”, adding “I believe this has not been a
particularly gay season for Catholics at least in Dublin. We don’t hear of
many balls or parties”. Gives news of neighbours, Lenigans, Cardens and
Trants. She has not given his address to his brother John at Stonyhurst as the
postage would be too expensive “as the contents will be chiefly to enlighten
you on the prospective cricket etc this season at Stonyhurst”.
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10. George Edward Ryan 1844-1927
10.1 Letters
602 1 May 1878
Letter to George Ryan from his cousin, Marion Ryan, 3 Martello Avenue,
Kingstown, thanking him for the cheque forwarded to her and chatting about
family news. Refers to a visit by Cora Whyte and Laetitia to show off the
toilette they wore to the recent wedding of Major Whyte. Also formal stamped
receipt for £945.17.7 “the sum due to me on the Inch property".
603 1 May 1878
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Letter to George Ryan from his cousin Nina Ryan, 3 Martello Avenue,
Kingstown, acknowledging receipt of the £1135.0.9 “for which I suppose I
must be polite and thank you – but which I had much rather you had kept”.
Chats about family news. Enclosed is stamped receipt.
604 5 Oct 1888
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Incomplete torn letter to [George Ryan] from [ ], Mallow, Co.
Cork,discussing his and his wife Mary’s intention to winter abroad, and
[Ryan’s ] assistance in their affairs.
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605 23 April 1914
See Also
/335ff Letter to George Ryan, Inch , from his cousin Valentine Ryan, Grand Hotel
d’Angelterre, Vevey, discussing Castle Fogarty business. Directs George to
take £1000 from Valentines stocks as “remuneration for executorship”, and
authorises him to carry on the improvements at Castle Fogarty he feels are
needed. Refers also to his recent ill health.
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/582 Letter to George Ryan from his brother Charles referring to legal dealings
between them. He feels Roche’s (solicitors) charges are exorbitant and
cautions “don’t let the brute swindle you”. He has applied for the Clonmel
Adjutancy and is confident of getting it. Adds Mary and Cora [Ryan] are
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607 1917
608 1925
609 1926
flourishing “The latter is combining mortification with Italian lessons to the
great santification of her professor”. Jokingly suggests Jack get postcards with
“I am alive printed on them & send off two a week” to send to Mary and stop
her worrying.
Small pocket diary belonging to [George Ryan] containing brief daily entries,
mainly relating to the weather and farm and estate work e.g. 13 Jan 1917
“Very cold wind & showers of sleet. Got old paper off walls of Dick’s room.
Killed a pig for the house”. Records also weekly game shot, alcohol consumed
and repairs outstanding. Notes at front record dates and sizes of crop
plantings; a recipe for barley scone; a waterproofing mixture for concrete and
a casualty list of soldiers killed at the front in August taken from The Irish
Times. Notes at the rear record details of farm Income and Expenditure.
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Country Gentleman’s Estate Book and Diary kept by George Ryan. Brief
daily entries record mainly current weather conditions, correspondence sent
and received, and farm work undertaken, e.g. 2 Jan “Very cold wind + heavy
showers. Got better in the afternoon. Heard from Roche. Got apple cordons
from Watson. Wrote for Port & Whiskey to Kelly. An ailing bullock from
Liscrea”. He notes also the comings and goings of family members and
visitors, 15 Jan “Fine bright day Ritchies [grandson] birthday. Had a childs
party” and 16 March “A fine day Gloomy & began work at peach house.
Stephen [Grehan] left for Dublin. New Post Office service began. The
Maddens & Meaghers here for tea worked a short time at gate. A ewe died
had been ailing for a long time. ” Diary features jotted farm accounts at front
and rear.
Country Gentleman’s Estate Book and Diary kept by George Ryan. Brief
daily entries record weather conditions, work on the home farm, daily
activities and business correspondence. Mentions also the health of family
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members along with servants and employees , 27 Jan “ A lot of rain at night +
all day. Mrs K [Kinahan] not at all well lungs and heart affected. Young Dr.
Callinan saw her in the morning. She lay in basket chair in the kitchen all day.
Have white room ready for her”. On the 3 February he records the family
attended her funeral in Templetoohy. Records also important family events 27
Feb “A wire from Stephie [Grehan] announcing the birth of a son Peter. Dick
[Ryan] should have left Hong Kong for home in the concord on Friday.
Returned magazine to Maudie”. Jotted farm accounts together with note of
work to be done at front and rear.
10.3 Awards and Decorations
610 1875
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Commission of the Peace for County Tipperary conferred on George Edward
Ryan.
611 9 –30 th September 1875
Commission with covering note from Viscount Lismore appointing George
Edward Ryan Deputy Lieutenant of the County of Tipperary (30 September
1875). Also earlier letter from Lismore to G.E Ryan sympathising on the
death of his father and inquiring if he wishes to be recommended for his late
father’s position as DL.
10.4 Letters of Lily Ryan née Sherlock
612 19 August 1874
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Letter from Lily Ryan, The Hotel Rostrvoe, to her sister Mary, describing her
and her husband, Georges’ journey from Greenoore. Requests her to pass on a
note to Thomas Kennedy and retrieve a £20 she left by mistake in her trunk.
Their hotel she describes as old fashioned, but is clean and has a good cook.
Jokes George has been horrified “by the rapacity of my appetite”.
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613 19 August 1874
Cheerful letter from Lily Ryan, Greenore Hotel, to her mother, describing
their arrival there and plans to go by steamer to Warren Point. Adds she is
enjoying herself “ I am perfectly happy & ever so well taken care of by
George”.
614 [ ] August 1874
Letter from Lily Ryan, Annesley Arms Hotel, Newcastle, describing her
recent travels including a drive in an open motorcar. She and George are
pleased with the hotel and environs “ I am most agreeably surprised with
Newcastle & its surroundings”. They had intended departing for Belfast “but
find ourselves compelled to remain here another night owing to the scientific
congregation at present assembled there occupying every available corner”.
She was amused “at chapel” by a sermon which was a treatise on the history
of Ulster “from which both of us derived a great deal of new & useful secular
knowledge”. She also founds strange the method of hearing confession with
the door open. They hope to leave soon for Scotland to visit Oban, Inverness
and Edinburgh.
615 27 August 1874
616 [1874]
Letter from Lily Ryan, Caledonian Hotel, Oban, to her mother detailing her
and Georges’ progress from the North of Ireland to Greenock, and on to Oban
via a canal journey. Comically describes fellow guests at the hotel.
Letter from Lily Ryan, Inch, to her mother enclosing half a pound note. She
plans to forward the second half once she hears the first has arrived safely.
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11 John F. Ryan d. 1884
617 May 1870 – 25 Dec 1871
Log of a voyage between Bermuda and Plymouth kept by [John F. Ryan] May
1870 and further tours on board the HMS Adelaide June – Sept 1870, the Brig
Squirrel at Plymouth and Devonport Sept – Oct 1870; the HMS Adelaide at
Devonport Oct –Nov 1870; HMS Agincourt at Portland Rounds to Plymouth
and back , Nov 1870 to April 1871 when they set sail for Bantry bay, Co.
Cork and from there to Maderia in May and on the Gibralter returning to
England on the 20 th July 1871. In October the Agincourt again travelled to
Gilbraltar and Maderia and Tenerife (arriving 6 December) and returned to
Gilbraltar on the 25 th Dec 1871.Daily entries record in a columnar format
course and distance travelled, latitude and longitude, wind speed and direction
and temperature. A diary features at the rear of the volume in which Ryan
recorded the main events of the journey as well as the more routine activities
on board e.g. 29 th May 1870 “Daylight one sail in sight. Musters by Divisions
performed Divine Service Exchanged colours with a French brig”. The first
five pages of the volume have been adapted for use as a scrapbook for
newscuttings relating to gardening. Several small pencil sketches of double
masted ships under full sail also feature in the text.
618 March 1878 – August 1879
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Log of a voyage between Plymouth to the Cape of Good Hope via Maderia
and the return journey kept by John F. Ryan on board HMS “Tenedos”. Daily
entries record in a columnar format course and distance travelled, latitude and
longitude, wind speed and direction and temperature. A diary features at the
rear of the volume in which Ryan recorded the main events of the journey as
well as the more routine activities on board e.g. 25 March 1878 “Captain
Edward Stanley [ ]received drafts of men from Royal Adelaide Cambridge
& detachment of Marines from [Russ] barracks”. 6 August “Stopped to sound
every two hours. A very thick night with heavy rain & frequent lightning”.
Includes at rear notices of purchase by tenants on the Inch Estate and
comments on the difficulties in obtaining the money due, noting “General V
Ryan’s old home of CF has been burnt, as well as all the houses on the estate”.
There is an Income and Expenditure account for Castle Fogarty for 1923.
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12 Major Charles Ryan (1854 - 1899)
619 18 Mar 1899
Copy letter to Major Shaw [father in law of Major Charles Ryan] from G.D.C.
[Carmen], detailing the circumstances of Major Ryan’s death in India.
Recounts how Major Ryan upset at being passed over for promotion, had
resolved to pursue the matter, and had requested the writer to vouch for his
character “I told him that I could truthfully say that I had never seen him unfit
for duty or otherwise than sober, but that it had come to my knowledge that he
at times been intemperate”. Later that day he learned Major Ryan had shot
himself. Describes the subsequent military funeral and attached ceremonies.
13 Mary (Molly) Ryan (1875 –1960)
13.1 Letters
620 26 – 17 December 1916
Letter to Molly Ryan from Arthur Ryan, newly arrived in France, describing
his recent activities “ I preached three sermons to the Irish Soldiers & made a
speech at one of their big dinners”. He has been under fire in the trenches “It
is strange to hear the scream of the shells over one”. Details friends and
acquaintances he has met and the hazards of unexploded German shells.
Closes “This is a strange Xmas Molly – But I am surrounded by Irish Soldiers
& Irish Priests & good [men] are taking care of me”. Addendum on the 27 th
describes a “wonderful day” watching a bombardment of the enemy trenches
with the General “big guns were behind us & the screaming shells passed over
our heads & we watched the wonderful shooting…. we have had our own
casualties this morning a football match was caught by a shell, 3 killed & 7
wounded”. Describes also an address to the Royal Irish interrupted by
shooting and details his activities until his return date, 2 January.
621 Jan [1921]
Letter to Molly Ryan from her father George, at the Grosvenor Hotel, London,
detailing his plans to leave for Cosford and giving her an account of who he
has met. Of Val and Lowe, Lowe has told him “the maid has complete control
over Val now…tho’ well in health is very feeble both in mind & body”.
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622 23 Nov 1921
Letter to Molly Ryan from her father George, Cosford, Thursley, Surrey,
detailing his plans to depart for Weymouth, and the doings of various family
members and friends. Describes a recent shoot where he “Got 115 birds &
some extra. I found I was too still & slow”. Mentions he sent back the portrait
of Major Phillips and has written to Castle Fogarty “to decline with thanks
repairing the range for them”. He recently enjoyed eating some Jerusalem
Artichoke which he urges her to try.
623 [28 Nov 1921]
Letter to Molly Ryan from her father George, 3 Grosvener Road, detailing his
arrival there from Cosford. Mentions, “The old Aunt [French] is dying”. Notes
the pheasants he brought with him had to be sent out to be plucked “the
servant here had never had to deal with a pheasant in its feathers in her
experience”. Gives news of family and friends, and his plans for returning
home which necessitate leaving his dog in quarantine “I am not sorry not to
have him as a fellow traveller”.
624 30 Nov 1921
Letter to Molly Ryan from her father George, 3 Grosvenor Road, [London]
detailing his plans for his return to Inch. Describes also a visit to the ship
‘Royal Oak’ “ an extraordinary combination of big guns, steel plates &
electric buttons”. Also describes a trip to a china shop where he purchased a
dinner service for £12, a wedding gift for [Aileen Grehan and Joss Ryan], who
are to be married at Clonmeen Co. Cork “(SF permitting)”.
625 23 Dec 1923 –24 Jan 1924
Letters from Mary Sherlock, 15 Harcourt St., Dublin, to her niece Mary Ryan
discussing family news and her recent activities. Also some unsigned greeting
cards.
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13.2 Diaries
Incomplete letter to Molly Ryan from [Aunt Mary], Villa St. Pierre, Avenue
des Fleurs, Nice, counseling her on handling her worries and advising her to
put her trust in God. Adds, “now Aunt Mary has finished her little sermon &
returns to the world”. Describes Nice as very busy and cosmopolitan and the
people very stylish “such hats” Adds “There are no end of excursions quite
inexpensive by train”. Describes friends and acquaintances she has met.
627 [1889 –1905]
Notebook kept by Mary (Molly) Ryan while at New Hall Convent,
Chelmsford, in which she records a brief history of the convent “the abode of
piety and charity”, and her the Order there, Nuns of the Holy Sepulchre of
Our Lord. She lists all the Cannonesses in the convent together with their
religious and secular names and dates of profession and death. She also
describes the habit of a Cannoness of the Holy Sepulchre and details lay
sisters in the Community and pupils attending from 1889 to 1893. The
notebook also contains a short history of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre
and transcriptions of hymns composed by Sr. Mary Philip. Enclosed is a black
and white photograph of 7 pupils in fancy dress (including Molly Ryan) and a
programme for a series of plays to be presented by the pupils of New Hall in
January 1910, (Molly Ryan features amongst the cast members).
628 1 Jan 1930 –30 Dec 1934
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Walker ‘Year by Year’ diary for 1930 – 1934, kept by Mary Ryan. Features
brief daily entries recording mainly routine activities, visits and visitors,
gardening work and the weather with little personal reflection or comment.
E.g. 1Jan 1931 “Went to 9oc Mass at Inch – We had lunch at 12.30 & K. &
the 2 Taylors , G &I went to Clonmel for football. Tea at [Marlfield] – K’s car
punctured & she did not get home till 8.30”. Recorded monthly at the rear are
a list of dates to remember 2 Feb 1933 “Got baby back after repairs”, 3 Mar
1934 “Mary Blount died”. Included are cards noting important dates from
1919 and 1920 e.g. Sept 26 “Raid at Inch”.
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629 1 Jan 1935 – 30 December 1939
Walker ‘Year by Year’ diary for 1935 – 1939, kept by Mary Ryan. Features
brief daily entries recording routine activities, visits and visitors, gardening
work, religious services attended her health and the weather with little
personal reflection or comment e.g. 1 Jan 1937 “Fine morning – evening
colder – went to 8&10 Masses. In afternoon went to see Figgis & had tea with
them. Went to Holy Hour at eight – Fr. Grogan.” In Sept she details a trip to
Paris 3 Sept “ Went to Bon Marche & got hair done in the morning. In
afternoon to Notre Dame & went with Maude to Jardin de Luxembourg. Hot
day. My last in Paris for the present.” On the 1 Sept. 1939 she notes
“Germany declared war on Poland at 4.30 am & started at 5 o.c. Maude & [
] Kelly left by Liverpool boat at night”. The effects of the war are soon felt 14
Sept “Petrol to be rationed from Saturday”.
630 1 Jan 1940 –30 dec 1942
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Walker ‘Year by Year’ diary for 1940 – 1942, kept by Mary Ryan. Features
brief daily entries recording routine activities, visits and visitors, gardening
work, religious services attended her health and the weather with little
personal reflection or comment 3 Jan 1941 “ 1st Friday. Went to early Mass –
hard frost last night- Drained radiator – went to Dublin by 2 oc bus – to Bank
– Chiropodist & made appointment with [P.]Too cold & slippery to go to H.
Hoces” There are only occasional references to the ongoing war e.g. 10 May
1942 2Went to tea at Desmond – Mr & Mrs. Figgis at Glenmalure – went to
coffee with Morris – Mr Churchill broadcast”.
631 1 Jan 1947 – 31 Dec 1951
365pp
Walker ‘Year by Year’ diary for 1947– 1951, kept by Mary Ryan. Features
brief daily entries recording routine activities, visits and visitors, gardening
work, religious services attended her health and the weather with little
personal reflection or comment, e.g. 24 th Feb. 1951 “Went to Dublin and got
cutting from Booth. To Car. In afternoon did my chores & went to enquire for
Dorothy. She rang & has asked me to lunch tomorrow. A cold day.”
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13.3 Relating to her property
632 March 1924 –March 1928
Bi annual Rentals and Accounts for properties in Limerick and Dublin
inherited by Mary Ryan through her mother Lily Sherlock namely Cruise’s
Hotel, George’s Street, Limerick, Wiliam St and George’s St., Limerick, and
38 & 39 James’s St., Dublin, totaling £152:11:9 per moiety.
633 May –August 1924
8 items
File relating to the sale of 15 Harcourt St., Dublin, by Mary Ryan [property
inherited through her mother Lily Sherlock]. Includes Inventory of lots
prepared by Wm Montgomery and Sons, Auctioneers and Valuers, Suffolk
Street, Dublin. Letter from Eddy Ryan, Merrion Rd, Ballsbridge who was
overseeing the sale on Mary Ryan’s behalf and bills relating to the upkeep of
the house.
634 9 Dec 1924
12 items
Covering letter from Dalton & Condell, Solicitors, to Miss Mary Ryan,
enclosing a receipt from the Irish Land Commission for rent arrears paid on
lands at Clooney.
13.4 Genealogical researches
635 [1951 – 1954]
2 items
File kept by Mary Ryan of her notes relating to the genealogy of the Ryan,
Sherlock, Therry, Cruise and Mathew families. Includes 3 family trees and
correspondence with Basil O’ Connell, 76 Palmerstown Rd, Dublin regarding
the Therry family.
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14 Richard Ryan (1888 – 1927)
14.1 Letters
636 20 April 1927
Letter to Richard Ryan from Risteard Pennefeather, Marlow, Goolds Cross,
Co. Tipperary, of the Clodragh Drainage Board, informing him of the
inclusion of a vote of condolence into the Minutes of the Board, on the death
of his father, their late chairman, George Ryan.
637 8 April 1930
14.2 Diaries
638 1927
Letter to Dick Ryan from [his sister Mary], Harrow House, Killiney, Co.
Dublin, enclosing copies of correspondence between their grandparents and
their father. Refers also to his suffering from malaria. Enclosed (1) 15 Aug
1857, a letter from George Ryan in Paris, visiting his daughters at school to
his wife Catharine. He describes their daughters Mary and Cora “The former
is much improved in appearance since I first wrote”, and his daily activities.
Mentions meeting friends and being requested to carry back goods in his
carriage. The bill from the convent is likely to be £170 or &180. Details some
purchases made.
(2) 16 Aug 1877 Letter from George Ryan, Paris, to his wife Catherine,
describing the previous nights illuminations at the Tuileries Gardens. He is
waiting to hear the results of their daughter’s examinations “It will be a great
disappointment to Mary if she does not get the premiere medallion again”. He
bought a cloak for Henrietta from Cora and Mary which she accepted only
after much fuss “I think I partly appeased her by promising a subscription for
her poor”.
3pp
3 items
Country Gentleman’s Estate Book and Diary begun by George Ryan, and
taken over in February by his son Richard (Dick) Ryan. Brief daily entries
record weather conditions, work on the home farm, daily activities and
business correspondence until the 18 th Feb when his son takes over, “Arrived
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640 1929
at Inch 11pm having crossed by day mail. Found the dear Dad very ill. Bad
bronchitis. Maude doing day nursing. Nurse Shaw from St. Vincents doing the
night”. Entries continue detailing the state of his father’s health until his death
on the 26 th February. “ Fr. Hayes gave last blessing about 5.30 pm Dear dear
Dad”. Entries then continue in the established format recording weather, farm
work family activities and sporting (mainly hunting) activities. Includes 19
July “Got great shock about 1200 - a telegram from Stephen [Grehan] to say
Joss [Ryan] had died yesterday as the result of a polo accident. What a
tragedy – Poor little Aileen. My best friend gone- I can’t realise it!”. On the
31 Aug he notes “Col Minchin’s [whose family lived locally] aeroplane, in
which he is attempting to fly to Canada, passed over the meadow at a low
altitude & flying slowly, at about 1100”. A note at rear records books sold to
W. H. Robinson of Newcastle, and repairs to his car.
114pp
Country Gentleman’s Estate Book and Diary. Brief daily entries record
weather conditions, work on the home farm, general and sporting activities
and family news. 11 Jan “A lovely day but cold. Hunting at Dragan – Drove
to Fethard in car and hacked out – All the morning blank but found at Bennets
Hill in the afternoon & had a slow hunt at about 1½ hours finally losing him
near Bannintown. Home by 1800 & went with K [his wife, Kathleen] to
Kilkummy hunt ball…..A well arranged affair but I saw v. few I knew &
found it v boring.” Notes farm work and unusual occurrences at home 24 Feb
“D.G. no fresh cases of F&M disease so far”. 25 March “ Hannah, Mary &
Kitchen maid all gave notice - a row downstairs!”. 14 Aug “ Georgie [his son
Arthur] smashed the barometer playing ball in the hall”. His entries also give a
clue as to what happened the rest of the Ryan archives, 30 April “Got a pit
dug for burying old books & other rubbish –Fitted up an old iron hay rack for
burning papers etc. in ”. Notes at front and rear record the [hiring out] of
horses, vegetables sown, repairs, breakdowns and mileage of his car.
108pp
Country Gentleman’s Estate Book and Diary. Brief daily entries record
weather conditions, work on the home farm, general and sporting activities
and family news. e.g. 13 Mar “Went to a hunt meeting in Thurles in the
evening. Pure waste of time”. 19 th July “K & her Aunt [Christine Chichester]
went to a garden party at the Veseys. Tried to look at beehive but bees were v.
cross & went for me”. While away on his annual trip to the Dublin Horse
show he is careful to note farm activities at home. 6 th Aug “ Inch Sold 16
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643 1931
643 1932
lambs at Thurles Fair at 42/6 Some heavy Thunder rain. Men drawing hay &
storing it and cutting thistles. Dublin Thunder & v. heavy rain at midday. Saw
the hunters judged v. interesting but too much going on at once. Cannot see it
all. K arrived from L.Bland [Loughbrickland] & Richie. Went to a good show
at Theatre Royal.” A note on the 22 August states [Inch] house was built in
1696. Notes at rear records rabbits caught, peaches harvested and seeds sown.
108pp
Country Gentleman’s Estate Book and DiaryBrief daily entries record weather
conditions, work on the home farm, general and sporting activities and family
news. Records on 12 th Jan that year being “The worst winter I remember in
this country”. Notes on 22 Feb at Cork “Hunt at Bannagh Cross & Stephen
had procured a horse for me. Master arrived late – quite a large field but
hounds never came & when sent for had been fed! So we had to go home”.
Notes at rear record vegetables sown repairs undertaken to cars and
machinery.
100pp
Country Gentleman’s Estate Book and Diary. Brief daily entries record
weather conditions, work on the home farm, general and sporting activities
and family news. References are made to farm finances, 6 Jan “£300 wanted
for rates & Income Tax. Its hard to find it.” The health of family members is a
recurring topic, 28 May “K had a small spot removed from inside her lip &
her face is swollen from the cocaine”. 14 Sept, “Got an attack of malaria about
2200”. Notes at rear record vegetables sown, apiculture details and repairs
made to the car.
105pp
Country Gentleman’s Estate Book and Diary. Brief daily entries record
weather conditions, work on the home farm, general and sporting activities
and family news. 18 th Feb. on a visit to Dublin he notes “Molly drove me
round & had an accident with a tram in Georges Street”. The next day he
makes a rare comment on Irish politics, 19 Feb. “Looks as if Fianna Fail will
get in in the Election”. He attended Thurles Fair on the 5 July “The smallest &
worst fair I have seen in Thurles owing to the pending duty against Irish
produce”. Notes at rear record vegetables sown, apiculture details and repairs
to cars.
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644 1933
Country Gentleman’s Estate Book and Diary. Brief daily entries record
weather conditions, work on the home farm, general and sporting activities
and family news. Notes on the 26th Jan. “Election going badly. FF & Labour
35 against other parties 25 at 1700”. Severe weather conditions were recorded
in February. Feb. 24 “The worst blizzard within living memory. About 12in of
snow in the morning. Snowed all day with a gale from N+NE. Notes at front
record mileage and car repairs. Notes at rear record vegetables sown and
details of agricultural work.
108pp
645 1 Jan 1934 –8 Jan 1935
Country Gentleman’s Estate Book and Diary. Brief daily entries record
weather conditions, work on the home farm, general and sporting activities
and family news. On the 25 th Jan he records “Scully the I.L.Com Insptr.
called. The are offering £2700 for the land I have offered them”. A rare
personal comment is made on the 31 st Jan “Bridge at Lanigan’s in the evening.
How I wish I didn’t play bridge”. There is a momentous occasion on
Christmas Day “Had electric light in Chapel for Mass for the first time.”
Notes at front record apiculture details and repairs to cars, with a list of
vegetables sown at the rear.
646 8 Jan – 31 Dec 1935
647 1936
110pp
‘All British’ desk diary. Brief daily entries record weather conditions, work on
the home farm, general and sporting activities and family news – 16 Feb
“Ritchie has passes for his permanent commission in the R.A.F.”. He remains
as involved as ever in local hunting activities, 4 Sept “Met the new M.F.H.
Am not greatly impressed”. 13 Sept “Had a look round Clonkeale before
breakfast & was lucky enough to recover the lost ferret”. In October he makes
a rare reference to their servants- 1 Oct “Ellen left to go home before being
married. Tears on all sides”. The year however ended on a low note 30 Dec
“K&G sick during night. Dease very [weasly]. Also self. Sausages on Sunday
morning are suspect”.
103pp
Country Gentleman’s Estate Book and Diary. 1935 diary adapted for use
during 1936. Brief daily entries record weather conditions, work on the home
farm, general and sporting activities and family news. The year opens with
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stormy weather 10 Jan “About 50 trees down & road blocked in several
places”. On the 17 Jan he notes “The King is ill”, adding on the 21 st “W.
Gibson called. There will be no hunting til after the King’s funeral”. The
entries tend to concentrate on farmwork and hunting and include 5 Oct. “A rat
hunt in chapel after rosary. Finally killed him behind the Altar with a ferret!”.
On the 11 Dec he notes without comment “The King has officially abdicated
as from 1400!”.
105pp
Country Gentleman’s Estate Book and Diary. Brief daily entries record
weather conditions, work on the home farm, general and sporting activities
and family news. Features unusually brief entries during January e.g. 15 Jan
“Hunting. Wrote Ritchie again”. That summer is dominated by his eldest
son’s decision to marry a non-Catholic, 21 May “Advised to see Bishop Dey.
Rang up &went straight down to see him v. nice v. sympathetic but unable to
do anything towards Dispensation. Not possible to get. V. depressed.” Notes
at front refer to payments for work at Castle Fogarty to D.Walsh.
649 1 Jan 1938 – 3 Jan 1939
105pp
Country Gentleman’s Estate Book and Diary. Brief daily entries record
weather conditions, work on the home farm, general and sporting activities
and family news. 31 Mar "To Tramore for Mrs. Gallwey’s funeral." Cyril
[Irwin] had a heart attack afterwards”. In August he travelled with his son
Arthur (George) to Babcocks Works in Glasgow, 22 Aug “To the works with
G. at 0920 & were shown round and given lunch. G will start work properly
tomorrow. Returned by Dublin steamer leaving Glasgow at 1600”. Later he
expresses concern over international events, 10 Sept “Grave news in Europe
of the Chekoslovak (sic) dispute. Fears of war.” 30 Sept. “Chamberlain has
secured a peaceful settlement of the Chzech (sic) question.” Events closer to
home are also given attention, 26 Nov “N.B. 3 days cream wasted. Dead
mouse in it”
650 1 Jan – 16 Dec 1939
106pp
Country Gentleman’s Estate Book and Diary. Brief daily entries record
weather conditions, work on the home farm, general and sporting activities
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652 1945
653 1946
and family news. Religious affairs are noted on several occasions 14 Feb “No
hunting owing to the Pope’s funeral” and 4 Apr “Fr. O’Connor called about
the chapel. There is trouble over G. being at Trinity”. International events are
also prominent, 2 Sept “Still we hang between peace &war. No reply from
Germany. I cant understand the situation. They are fighting away in Poland &
still we don’t move”. In October he records “Found a fellow poaching in the
moor just before mass. Chased him to Munroe Bdge. His car was F.I. 2294.A
Ford.”. On the 3 Dec he was called up for military duty. By the 9 Dec he is
installed in Harwich Naval base “This is an expanding base for M.S. & A.S.
trawlers. I am to take over administration of them. Rather confused. Staff
almost entirely ret. Officers R.A. Harris is flag officer.” Entries cease on the
16 Dec.
91pp
Country Gentleman’s Estate Book and Diary. Brief daily entries for 3 Jan – 4
Feb and from the 15 Nov to the 31 Dec. The early entries are sparse e.g. 21
Jan “G. arrived Dublin by air from L.pool.” More detailed entries begin after
the 15 Nov when “Was medically surveyed this day and invalided from active
service for “heart strain” So after 5 years almost to the day I again start a
diary.” Records his war service as “ Dec 5 1939/Feb 5 1942 Harwich Feb 5
1942/ Nov 15 1944 London [duty]. Entries from this point fall into old pattern
of weather, farmwork, hunting activities etc.
12pp
Country Gentleman’s Estate Book and Diary. Brief daily entries record
weather conditions, work on the home farm, general and sporting activities
and family news. He resumes his pre war pattern of life and the entries take on
a familiar tone 11 Dec “At Clonmeen. Shot the Mountain- very enjoyable. Hy
Harte Barry. Charlie Harold-Barry (½ day), Stevie, Denny, George & Self”.
Later that month he is ill, 24 th Dec “Still in bed. One way of escaping Xmas”.
53pp
Country Gentleman’s Estate Book and Diary. Brief daily entries record
weather conditions, work on the home farm, general and sporting activities
and family news. The after affects of the war are still being felt 22 Mar “Sent
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in application for petrol coupons”; 1 June “Ban on the export of mares is off”.
An unusual entry in June for a normally very active man, 21 June “Took it
very easy. Sat out in a deck chair in the afternoon. The place is looking very
beautiful”. However poorer weather in August played havoc with the hay
crop, 14 Aug “Rain (continuous) ceased yesterday but the damage is done.
Hay in Purcells standing in several feet of water which is still rising”.
44pp
Country Gentleman’s Estate Book and Diary. Brief daily entries record
weather conditions, work on the home farm, general and sporting activities
and family news. Entries begin to concentrate more on farm work to the
exclusion of family and sporting news e.g. 16 July “Fine after a night of rain.
Men at odd jobs till 1530 when to my surprise I found we could work hay
which seems to have suffered little from the rain. Made 5 trams & raised most
of the rest. G. has secured a 2 nd hand Bentley in Dublin. Now to sell the M.G.”
655 1 Jan 1951 –24 Jan1952
52pp
Country Gentleman’s Estate Book and Diary. Brief daily entries record
weather conditions, work on the home farm, general and sporting activities
and family news. A typical entry would be that for 1 Jan “Cold. Some snow.
Andy came in to work again. Hounds were here. Found in Bog &left at once
across river & ran round Northmoy & back to riverbank. G. rode Reuben.”
For the first time a synopsis of the week’s work is given e.g. “8 –13 Jan. This
week Yard Houses tidied up. Some potatoes & swedes lifted. 2 trees felled
outside Garden gate. All compost made up at Quarry. Started foddering. Good
duck shoot on Sunday.” Notes in May the last illness of Christine Chichester,
resident at Portlaw convent.
656 25 Jan – 31 Dec 1952
110pp
Country Gentleman’s Estate Book and Diary. Brief daily entries record
weather conditions, work on the home farm, general and sporting activities
and family news. A change in the style of estate management is noted on the
22 Feb “G. &! Met R. Armitage at John L.’s office am & discussed &
arranged first steps for forming company.” On his annual visit to the Dublin
Horse Show he notes on the 7 May “ All cattle, sheep & pigs confined to stalls
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658 1954
659 1955
&not to be seen owing to danger of F& M disease”. Notes at rear record milk
sent to the creamery and hay trams and tripods in part of the estate.
95pp
Country Gentleman’s Estate Book and Diary. Brief daily entries record
weather conditions, work on the home farm, general and sporting activities
and family news. Notes growing organisation of farmers 17 January
“Creamery suppliers meeting in Borris in the evening. A withholding of
supplies is being considered unless a better price is given”. A common
problem in country house’s recorded on the 20 th Nov. “A rat in the house
played old harry last night. Got into dining room and destroyed fruit on
sideboard. His headquarters apparently on the stove”. On December 25th “No
Mass in house for first time in my recollection. Priest couldn’t come as curate
in Borrisoleigh is sick.”
105pp
Country Gentleman’s Estate Book and Diary. Brief daily entries record
weather conditions, work on the home farm, general and sporting activities
and family news. Early in the year he records the death after an accident with
a horse, of a long serving labourer on the farm, 26 Jan “Dear old Andy died at
1700 RIP. An awful loss to me.” 28 Jan “Andy’s Mass at 1030 & to cemetery
1230. The grave is just on the right after going through the style. I feel quite
desolate”. Later that year he suffered his annual bout of malaria 15 Sept “Up
after breakfast but could do nothing except a little writing.”
55pp
Country Gentleman’s Estate Book and Diary. Brief daily entries record
weather conditions, work on the home farm, general and sporting activities
and family news e.g. 28 Apr “Some showers. Not feeling 100% but got up for
bfast & wasted most of day at Farm a/c’s. Compost spread in Lake fd. Sth.
But unfortunately on the wrong area thro’ stupidity. Grubbed & moulded
spuds in Garden with horse. Rn. Hfr. Calved a black hfr.” A visit to his in
laws in recorded 28 May “River in flood in Clonmeen. No fishing. Tee Wee [
pet dog belonging to Kathleen Ryan] attacked by one of Dalmations & K. in a
state”. Notes on 6 Aug. “Got as much petrol as possible in view of a
threatened strike.” Community affairs take centre stage when 20 Nov
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661 1957
“Fearsome demands for money fr new P.P. Parish is up in arms!”. Rough
notes at rear tot expenses.
114pp
Country Gentleman’s Estate Book and Diary. Brief daily entries record
weather conditions, work on the home farm, general and sporting activities
and family news. A typical entry is that for the 2 April “Fair & Sunny. Got
wheat rolled & about 150 trees planted. Hunted at Thomastown & had v. nice
day with perfect going. Very different to Wednesday. G. passed thru’ Moyne
on the way North.”
106pp
Country Gentleman’s Estate Book and Diary. Brief daily entries record
weather conditions, work on the home farm, general and sporting activities
and family news. The events of the Summer and Autumn are dominated by
the engagement of his son George (Arthur) and the subsequent conversion of
his fiancée to Roman Catholicism. 3 Aug (in red ink) “A red letter day.
Elizabeth was received into the church in the chapel. Conchtional Baptism &
Ist Communion. Fr. Lee assisted by Fr. Noonan. 2 Masses in chapel. Thady &
Aileen were sponsors.” 31 Aug. “To St. Mary’s Cadogan St. in Denny’s
[Grehan] car. Wedding 1215. Very nice church & service. About 35 at
reception…..A 7 E got away about 1430”. 22 Sept. “Party here for the men &
their wives etc. to see wedding presents & so on.” Later he had not such a
happy event to look forward to 12 Dec “Am summoned to Dst. Court on Jan
14 for dang. driving.”
14.3 Genealogical researches
662 (1306 –1964)
105pp
File begun by [Captain Dick Ryan] of manuscript and printed material relating
to Ryan family history and the history of the Inch Estate. Includes: an English
translation of a Latin valuation of the manor of Inch “Ententa Manerice del
Nycheaunlet”, 1306, taken from the Red Book of Ormond; transcription of a
poem “The life of Man”by [Daniel Ryan 1727/1731]; a schedule of Title to
Inch Estate, May 1821; a resolution of sympathy on the death of George Ryan
their late chairman passed by the Thurles Board of Guardians, 14 th Sept
1875;list compiled by Richard C.F. Ryan of the owners of Inch 1666 (John
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Ryan) to 1964 (Arthur George Ryan) together with notes relating to the
Fogarty harp and correspondence with various family members in England
and America (1957, 1961).
14.4 Kathleen Ryan (1887 – 1973)
663 4 March 1953
15 General
60 items
Letter of acknowledgement sent to Mrs Kathleen Ryan, Inch, from Ann C.
Whitman, Personal Secretary tot eh president, The White House, thanking her
on the president’s behalf for her letter of goodwill.
664 1771 –1957
File containing various notes and queries regarding the Ryan genealogy and
letters relating to same. Also unassociated documents. A memorandum of debt
signed by James Nash, 20 Oct 1771; Deeds relating to the effects of the
Shannon Navigation System on the estate of Elizabeth Bennet, 1840; deed
realting to the imprisonment for debt of Charles White, Raheen, Queen’s
County [1786].
665 1792 –1931
1p
34 items
Contents of a small leather file, mainly newsclippings with some printed
documents. Includes: Printed declaration issued by “We, the Roman Catholics
of the County of Tipperary”, disavowing “every Propensity to Tumult and
Sedition” in the county while stating their desire to partake in the Elected
franchise and the benefits of trial by jury, and condemning the anti Catholic
sentiment spreading throughput the county (2 Oct. 1792); Printed notice
issued b Richard Griffith announcing dates for appeals against the recent
tenement valuations (13 May 1850); an election poster “Erin go Bragh
Matthew and Prittie!! Old ROUGH and the DEVIL will make the Boys
tremble” ( 10 Oct. 1812). Amongst the newsclippings which relate to diverse
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topics including woodcock hunting and the collection of honey is a copy of
the Dublin Evening Post (21 Nov. 1850) announcing the forthcoming
investiture of Cardinal Wiseman and pages from The Tipperary Star (24 Jan
1931) featuring ‘A Chronology of Thurles’ complied by J.M. Kennedy, Town
Clerk.
666 20 March 1908
49 items
Printed circular ‘The Humane slaughtering of Animals’, distributed to all
urban and rural District Councils by the Local government Board, Whitehall.
667 27 March 1933
Certified extract from the Parochial Books, Thurles, attesting “Patrick [ ]
Michael Ryan & Margaret Fogarty Baptised March 15 th 1863 Sponsors Daniel
Hickey & Hannah Fogarty”.
668 [ ]
Printed Flyer for a series of lectures and an exhibition on Cosmology by the
Abbe Vinson. Illustration on flyer shows the “structure of the Universe”.
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1p
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3 RECORDS OF ASSOCIATED FAMILIES
See Also
/66 ff
1. Bennetts of Thomastown, Co. Offaly
669 8 Sept 1795
Copy will of Thomas Bennett, Thomastown, Offaly. Appoints as trustees
Maurice Nugent O’Connor, Mt. Pleasant Co. Offaly, and John Fitzsimons,
Castlewood, Co. Offaly.
670 1797 – 1807
Notes recording the dates and places of birth along with dates of death of
children of the Bennett family, Thomastown, recorded by their mother. She
also notes the dates her sons left for school at Stoneyhurst.
671 8 March 1800
13pp
Probate of the last Will and Testament of Francis Bennett, Thomastown, Co.
Offaly.
672 19 Oct 1820 – [ ]
3pp
2 skins
Coverless notebook containing a travel journal designed to provide helpful
information for other travellers “This journal was written by P. Tierney at the
dictation of [ V. Bennet] . The author takes care to note useful information
regarding accommodation, travel arrangements and dealing with French
people. He describes the type of countryside and husbandry they pass and
declares at one point “I have not therefore kept this journal regularly by the
day as I do not conceive a journal kept like my Lord Blaneys only giving an
account of what he had for dinner and for Breakfast each day can be
entertaining.”
The author is very caustic about pitfalls. The journey begins with a crossing
on the Dorset “From the pidgeon house for Bordeaux”. Fellow passengers,
including the George family of Kilbrew, Co. Meath, are noted along with “
two Mr Bartons both consumptive, the eldest an elegant young man who I am
afraid will never return”. Also noted were “eight young priests who were in
the hold”. A ferocious storm blew up and with the captain passed out drunk,
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fellow passengers called on Bennet to take charge “I hauled down the square
sail, handed the gaff topsail, double reefed the main sail, reefed the foresail,
struck the top mast & lowered the yard on deck…..we had not been for half an
hour before the fog cleared up and we found ourselves close in with the land
at the same time it came to blow one of the most tremendous squalls I ever
witnessed”. Eventually they reached Bordeaux safely and were inspected by
the Police and Custom House officials “the latter put a man on Board and
received from the passengers 10 franks for not opening the packages”. Money
he considers well spent as it avoided what could be a tedious delay. He also
had some caustic comments on the ship owners who hired such a sub standard
crew. He stayed at Maguires Inn which he would not recommend but notes the
“numerous and splendid” Hotels of Bordeaux, and the types of
accommodation and meals on offer. He cautions travellers to agree rates with
hotels up front and to do the same when hiring portes or carriages. Bordeaux
he declares is the most expensive town in France “first from its being resorted
by so many strangers, particularly English who often times have more money
than wits”. He describes the layout and aspect of Bordeaux and the style of
architecture prevalent.
On the 1 Nov he departed for Langon in a steamboat “The steam boat is small
and not at all fitted up in the comfortable way ours are….. Charge in the first
Cabbin is four franks and two in the second the passengers are in General of
that description and make use of that kind of language in conversation that I
should advise Females not to travel in them.” On the 2 Nov they crossed river
to St Macau and from their took a cabriolle to Toureins “We hired this for
thirty franks and we found on our way that the person from whom we hired it
put 10 franks in his pocket and gave twenty to the fellow who brought us,
such is the system of robbery carried on in this country against strangers but
now particularly against the English”. He advises travellers to be wary of
entering into political discussions, but records a converstaion with some
young French men concerning the trial of Queen Caroline of England. The
French frown on her behaviour “…our Elizabeth Catherine of Russia and
others they said were accused of Irregularities but never of lower than
themselves from their elevated situations to associate with Clowns”. The
journal tails off after a description of the sights of Toulouse.
Patent appointing Valentine Bennet, High Sherriff, Kings County.
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674 12 May 1839
Copy will of Valentine Bennett, Thomastown, Kings County. Appoints as
trustees his wife Eliza Helena (nee Ryan), John Headdroght, [Littybrook],
Kings Co., and Thomas Laffan Kelly, Dublin.
675 2 Dec 1845
Notification of compulsory purchase of land with attached shedule forwarded
by agents of the Dublin, Tullamore and Parsonstown Junction Railway to John
Head Draught and Eliza Helena Bennet.
676 1847 –1852
File relating to the Trusteeship of the Bennet family estate, in particular
monies due from same. Included is a letter informing [George Ryan] that his
subscription to the Reform Club is overdue, which has been used for financial
jottings.
677 17 Nov 1848
Letter of Commission appointing Valentine Bennet Ensign in the 33 rd
Regiment of Foot.
678 27 Jan 1854
Patent appointing Francis Bennett High Sherriff of Kings County.
679 1902 –1905
4pp
2pp
6 items
Bennett family, Thomaston Park, Birr, Co. Offaly. File including original and
copy will of Frederic Philip Bennett (June 1902) leaving his estate to
Valentine Ryan on condition he adopt the name Bennett. Also a letter dated 1
Oct 1901 signed by Frederic Bennett giving instructions for his funeral and
burial place and specifying certain items he wishes sent to friends/relatives;
Death certificate for Frederic Philip Bennett, died 4 th April 1905 at Monte
Carlo aged 75; Valuation of plate at Thomaston Park totalling £110:1:9
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undertaken by Edward Morrisson, May 1905; Undated letter signed by [GH]
Bennett giving directions as to certain legacies of plate, furnishings etc and
directions for her burial beside her late husband.
2 Cruise family of Belgard Castle, Co. Dublin
See Also
Sherlock Family
680 8 May 1753
9 items
Articles of Agreement to lease the demense and bog of Killeen, [Co. Meath]
for 1 year. Robert Harrison of Dublin City on behalf of James Arthur Plunkett,
Earl of Fingall to Patrick Cruise of Rathood Co. Meath, for a term of 31 years
at 16s pa for the demense and 1s for the bog (230a 13p and also 24a in
Dunshauglin). Cruise also agrees to spend £20 on the construction of
buildings on the land and for a survey of the area by Michael Hogan to be
undertaken.
681 12 June 1770
Lease of part of Killeen, Co. Meath. Arthur James Plunkett, the Rt. Hon Earl
of Fingall to Francis Cruise of Rathood for a term of 120 years at an annual
rent of £168 payable half yearly on the 1 Nov and 1 May, with 21 days grace.
Cruise also undertakes to set certain boundary hedges of pay a £20 fine. The
lease features a coloured ink map of the area.
682 April 1776
Coloured ink map “Map of Francis Cruise, Esq. Parts of Brittis, Situate in the
County of Meath, Barony of ______
and parish of ________ persuant to the bounds to me showne as reference”.
Total area of 129a 3r 271/2 p surveyed by Edmund Delamar at a scale of 20
perches to the inch.. Features a Fleur de Lys north indicator.
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683 1781
Lease of the lands of Killeen called Loughlawrence, comprising of 33a 3 r
23p. Francis Cruise, Rathood Co. Meath to Bryan Flood of Killeen, Co. Meath
for a term of 28 years at an annual rent of £50.17.2, with a proviso for the
addition of £5 per acre ploughed and made available for tillage during the last
7 years of the lease. Rent to be paid half yearly on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
Flood undertakes to within 2 years enclose with a hedge lands not previously
enclosed in default of which he must pay £20.
684 8 Feb 1782
Lease of Townlands and farm of Newtown and Quarry Park, 214a. Joseph
Cruise of Cruisetown Co. Meath, to Francis Cruise of Rathood, Co. Meath for
a term of 995 years in consideration of a sum of £2,470 and an annual rent of
£50 payable half yearly on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
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685 1 May 1783
Unsigned Articles of Agreement. Francis Cruise of Rathood, Co. Meath
demises to Charles Reilly, Farmer of Robertstown Co. Meath the lands of
Rathood called the Hill of Rathood for term of 19 years. The annual rent
(which is not specified) is to be paid half yearly on the 1 Nov and 1 May.
686 20 June 1784
Deed of Indemnity. Miles North, Jacksons Hall, Co. Westmoreland, to
Francis Cruise, Rathood, Co. Meath. In consideration of £8,832 paid to him,
North assigned to Cruise the Town and Lands of Drakerath, Barony of Kells,
Co. Meath (505a 1r). By this deed North indemnifies Cruise for a term of 60
years for compensation in the event or eviction or recovery.
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687 30 April 1787
Lease of the lands of Curredrum, Artlus and Englishfield, Dowdstown Co.
Meath (53a 1r) Francis Cruise, Dowdstown to Thomas Sheridan, Knighton,
Co. Meath, for a term of 41 years at an annual rent of £73.5.0 payable half
yearly on the 1 Nov and 1 May.
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688 19 March 1792
Share certificates valued at £50 each for the River Boyne Company Capital
Stock, made out to Francis Cruise of Belgard, Co. Dublin.
689 20 Oct 1811 – 30 June 1830
4 items
Document relating to the Marriage Settlement between Thomas FitzGerald,
Clontarf, Co. Dublin and Esmay Cruise, daughter of Richard Cruise, Rahood,
Co. Meath.
Copy of Settlement whereby RC is to secure £4000, and TF £1,000 as
Esmay’s marriage portion, which will be managed by [Patrick Henry Cruise
and Francis Hagan], £4700 to be invested in 3 ½ % Government Debentures.
The money is to be used to purchase land and provide for the children of the
marriage.
Also 3 bonds for £500, £3865:10:0 and £1000 dated 20 Oct 1811, 30 June
1814 and 21 Sept 1812, as referred to in the Settlement and a deed signed by
Esmay FitzGerald directing the Trustees of her marriage settlement to pay
dividends due on trust monies, 22 Oct 1811.
689 29 Oct 1812
6 items
Lease of lands near Clondalkin, Co. Dublin called the Buck and Hounds (5a
6p) William Caldbeck, Clondalkin to Patrick Henry Cruise, Belgard Co.
Dublin, for a term of 3 lives or 75 years at an annual rent of £28.13.0. payable
half yearly on the 25 March and 39 September. Lease features an ink and
wash map of the property.
690 9 Nov1815
1 skin
Documents relating to lands in Cos. Dublin and Meath held by members of
the Cruise family. (1) Release dated 13 Nov 1779 by which Anthony Viscount
Gormanstown releases Francis Cruise of his obligation to pay an additional
rent or penalty as specified in Cruises’s lease for the lands of Rathgillan and
Ballinamore, Co. Meath , 25 March 1775, if he should let or otherwise dispose
of those premises . (2) Release dated 9 Nov 1815. Patrick Cruise of Belgard
Co. Dublin and Richard Dease, Fairmount Co. Kildare to Patrick Shannon,
Fairnes St., of an annuity of £220 on part of the lands of Pitchfordstown and
Kilmasweeny. (3) Covering letter for the above deed, 7 Nov 1815, from
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Charles Moore, 23 Hardwick St. to [Patrick Cruise] to Richard Dease
requesting his signature on the deed.
(4) 14 May 1819, Lease of part of the lands of Dowdstown, Patrick Henry
Cruise to Philip Blake at an annual rent of £311.5.0.
(5) 12 Nov 1853, Acknowledgement by [ Kenny], that he took from Miss
Cruise an Assignment of the lands of Belgard and the Deerpark of
Ballynasconney, subject to a lease dated 20 Dec 1792, Francis Cruise to James
Reilly for a term of 93 years at an annual rent of £80. (6) Part of a Counsel’s
Opinion on terms affecting certain lands as stated in Patrick Deases wedding
settlement.
691 2 August 1818
Opinion by W. P. Cruise regarding legacies left by their late father to [ ]
Sherlock and Mrs. Cruise.
692 16 April 1822
6 items
Letters of Administration of the Goods and Chattels of Owen Muldoon,
Belgard Castle, Co. Dublin, deceased who died intestate. John George,
Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland grants to John Dealy of Belgard,
nephew and heir of the deceased the authority to administer, dispose of the
estate of his uncle.
693 22 Sept 1824
Lease for 1 year.
Patrick Henry Cruise of Belgard Castle, Co. Dublin to George Watkins of
Stone Buildings, Lincolns Inn. The dwelling house and lands called Rowdens,
Teignmouth, Devon which are under contract to be sold to Watkins. For a
term of 1 year at a rent of 5 shillings, yielding and paying 1 peppercorn on the
last day of the years term.
694 28 Sept 1824
Release and Conveyance of Premises at East Teignmouth, Co. Devon;
Patrick Henry Cruise of Belgard Castle, Co. Dublin, nephew and heir of
William Cruise, late of Lincoln’s Inn to George Watkins, Stone Buildings,
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Lincoln’s Inn, Co. Middlesex , for a term of 1 year subject to the interest of
Sir James Nugent and his wife Susanna Regina, for whom William Cruise as
Trustee purchased the property.
696 6 Feb 1827
Letters of Administration of the Goods and Chattels of the late Richard
Cruise, Belgard Castle, who died intestate. Issued by William, Archbishop of
Dublin, Primate and Metropolitan of Ireland granting to Patrick Henry Cruise
the authority to administer and disposes of his late brother’s goods.
697 30 October 1837
Lease of lands near Clondalkin known as ‘Buck and Hounds’. Patrick Henry
Cruise of Belgard Castle, Dublin to Richard Rice, Carpenter, Clondalkin for a
term of 49 years at an annual rent of £20, to be paid half yearly 29 Sept. and
25 March.
698 12 Nov 1853
Assignment of lease. Ellen Cruise, Belgard, Co. Dublin (only surviving child
of Fanny Cruise) to Evert Kennedy, M.D., Merrion Square, Dublin, of a lease
dated 1 April 1788 whereby John Dillon demised lands of Belgard to Frances
Cruise for a term of 99 years. Ellen Cruise now assigns the lands of Belgard
comprising of 190a 7p also 4a 6p adjoining the demense and the 81a 3r of the
Deer Park of Ballinascorney, Tallaght, Co. Dublin for £1500.
699 12 March 1853 – 16 April 1856
Schedule of Costs relating to the application by and granting to the late Miss
Ellen Cruise of the administration of the estates of her next of kin. Prepared
by O’Reilly, Solicitors, 88 Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin. Total costs
amounted to £201.1.10.
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700 2 June 1856
701 1856
Schedule of legal Costs amounting to £18.5.2 ,owed by David Sherlock as
executor of Miss Ellen Cruise, deceased. Prepared by M & J O’Reilly,
Solicitors, 88 Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin.
Copy inventory of the property of Ellen Cruise, died 20 May 1856. Her assets
total £111,001.17.9.
702 20 May 1857
Deed of Release whereby Most Rev Paul Cullen, Archbishop, Most Rev
Joseph Dixon, Archbishop and the Rev Lawrence F. Renchan, President of the
College of St. Patrick, Maynooth, release David Sherlock executor of the Will
of Ellen Cruise from his obligations to them under her will.
703 1 Feb 1858
Deed of Release, whereby Ellen Cruise in her will dated 7 April 1856 left
legacies to Esmay and Mary Donaldson of Boulongne, with a sum set aside
during the life of their mother Jane, to provide her with £100 annually during
her life. As executor of Ellen Cruise's will David Sherlock invested the money
as requested and now Jane and Esmay Donaldson release him from all
liabilities and responsibilities with regard to the will.
704 20 October 1858
Deed of Release, whereby David Sherlock, executor of the will of Ellen
Cruise is released from any claims on him by Mary and Jane Donaldson of
Rathaldron Castle, Co. Meath, as he has fully signed over to them their
legacy.
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705 1881
Unsigned mortgage on part of the estate of the late Ellen Cruise secured by
Davis Sherlock for Mary Sherlock for the purpose of paying her a legacy of
£5000 due her under the will of Ellen Cruise.
706 30 Jan 1884
Receipt for £2000, received by David Sherlock from Serjeant Sherlock, part
of a legacy from Ellen Cruise.
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3. Evans
See Also
Lenigan,
Mathew
707 24 March 1827
Letter from John Evans, Hertford St., May Fair, London, to [ ],
discussing points of law in the lease of Clareen, [Co. Tipperary], and tenants
arrears prior to putting the matter before the Court of Chancery.
708 29 June 1829
4. Fogarty
Letter from Peter Warren, Attorney, Dublin, to John Evans, 32 Hartfort Street,
May Fair, London, informing him thta the townland of Cooldaly, [Co.
Tipperary], is a subdenomination of Clareen.
709 22 Oct 1751
Lease of the lands of Barrycurry, Manor of Borronsleigh, Co. Tipperary.
Joseph Damer, Dean & Chapter St., Parish of St. George, Middlesex, to Bryan
Fogarty, Barrycurry, for a term of 3 lives at a yearly rent of 354.5.7. for the
life of Fogarty, and £80 thereafter. Rent payable in two moieties on the Feast
of the Annunciation (25 March) and the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel
(29 September). Lease features an ink map of the area by Jim Bridge.
710 9 April 1755
Will of James Fogarty, Ballinlonty, Co. Tipperary. Appoints as trustees his
wife Alice, Daniel Ryan, Inch and Denis Kearney, Knockinglass.
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5. Harrold and Nash families
See Also
/375 ff, /452ff, /664
711 28 July 1763
Letter to John Dwyer from James Nash, directing him to accept the bond of
the bearer, Ann Molony. Additional statement by Mrs. Molony detailing the
terms of the bond, and the precautions nessecary to prevent her husband
claiming it.
712 1781 –1815
Vellum covered copybook titled ‘Family Vaul[ ] ‘. Inscribed repeatedly on
inside front covers ‘Mary Nash, March [ ] 1781’ and ‘Miss Jane Harrold’. The
inside covers are filled with scribbled signatures and jottings overlying each
other. The copybook contains copies of a series of poems by members of the
Harrold and Nash families, and also more celebrated writers. Included is a
series of poems by one R. Harrold e.g., “By Mr. Harrold on a Watch to his
wife 1759 – ‘Thou neat machine contrived to shewe how swift the rapid
moments flow’” and ‘By Mr Harrold on the death of his Br a Boy of 7 yrs
who died 2 days after his niece a girl of the same age’. Other contributions
include ‘An epitaph on Mr. Quin by Mr. Garrick’ and ‘By the Revd Doctor
Delapp on Lady Shelly who died in child birth’. Some autobiographical notes
are included after the poems by the copyist.
713 Feb 1782
Bill of £2.4.7 from P. Sandford, Carver, Guilder and Looking Glass Seller,
Grafton Street, for a picture frame, also bill of £9.2.0 for “Miss Harolds
Portrait”.
714 Feb 1820 –Dec 1821
Correspondance file relating to E.J. Harrold’s claims under the Will of his
Aunt, Mrs. E. Mathew.
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6. Lenigan of Castle Fogarty
715 1 May 1796
Lease for a term of 3 lives or 31 years on the lands of Coolkill, Co. Clare and
Bally[ ] Co. Tipperary. George Studdert of Kilkshen House, Co. Clare in
consideration of £20,000, sold the lands of Coolkill, Colldaly, Clareen,
Ballyhoughter in Co.s Tipp and Clare to Michael Angelo Taylor of Whitehall,
City of Westminster subject to a condition of Redemption.
Now to be rented to Thomas Lanagan, at £450.14.151½, to be paid half
yearly, 1 st Nov and 1 st May.
716 1 Jan 1812
Marriage Settlement between Thomas Lenigan of Castlefogarty, and Clarinda
O’Reilly, daughter of John Reilly, Mount Street, Dublin. The terms dictate
that the lands of Rossmult held by lease by Lenigan from George Ryan, be
along with a yearly jointure of £100, charged for the benefit of Clarinda.
£1000 is to be bequeathed on her death to her surviving issue, and she is to
receive £1000 if her husband predeceases her. The Trustees of the Settlement
are Valentine Maher of Co. Tipperary and Peter Coleman of Dundalk.
717 27 Sept 1814
718 1819
Conveyance of lands of Clareen, Coolkill, Cooldaly comprising 167a 20p and
Ballyhaughter 125a 2r. Thomas Lanigan of Castlefogarty to Francis James,
The Earl of Llandaff in consideration of £4,920.
Rental of [Clareen] prepared for John Evans and James Lenigan, detailing
annual rents totalling £723.4.3 received from 37 tenants. Features jotted
calculations on reverse.
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719 1820 –1829
Bill with covering letter addressed to James Lenigan, also associated noted
from Peter Warren (executor to the late Mr. Warren) authorising payment of
£397.16.11 to Robert Ashworth.
720 22 Dec 1821
4 items
Mortgage of the lands of Rossmult, Co. Tipp. Thomas Lenigan and James
Lenigan of Castlefogarty to Charles O’Keeffe of Thurles. O’Keeffe lent
Lenigan £1000 to purchase Rossmult , at 6% interest. He is to maintain an
interest in the lands until the debt is repaid with the provisio that the principal
sum will not be called for before 22 Dec 1824.
721 March 1824 –March 1825
Rental of the lands of Clareen, compiled by Mr. Lenigan, detailing tenants
names, size of holding, yearly rent and new reduced rent together with
comments on the tenants e.g. Martin Dwyer “ A poor man but very honest”.
722 24 Dec 1824
Assignment whereby Clarinda Lenigan, North Anne Street, Dublin, assigns to
John Evans, Middlesex, an annuity of £15 payable to her uncle under the
terms of her husband’s will. Evans has purchased this annuity for £160.
723 29 April 1825
Marriage Settlement between James Lenigan, Castlefogarty, Co. Tipperary
and Eleanor Frances Evans, daughter of John Evans, Hereford St., May Fair,
Middlesex.
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724 23 Jan 1827
Deed with copy deed making tenant to the precipe. James Lenigan,
Castlefogarty, Co. Tipperary 1 st part; John Cahill of Upper Ormond Quay 2 nd
part; John Evans, Hertford Street, Mayfair Middlesex, John Thomas Evans
Hertford St. Mayfair, Middlesex, John Thomas Evans, Hertford St. Mayfair,
Middlesex,3 rd part. Lenigan agreed to the Recovery of the town and lands of
Garrane otherwise Garranroe otherwise Castlefogarty otherwise Ballyfogarty,
Co. Tipperary, comprising of 276a which he now confirms in perpetuity on
John Cahill, reserving onto John Evans the right to issue a writ for Common
Recovery.
725 9 Feb 1827
726 6 May 1827
2 items
Conveyance upon Trust to Settle. James Lenigan of Castle Fogarty 1 st
part, Eleanor Frances Lenigan, of Castle Fogarty 2 nd part, John Evans &
John Thomas Evans, Mayfair Middlesex 3 rd part. Concerns 170a lands of
Garranes called Castle Fogarty and 48a 35p lands of Garranroe, to yield
£100 annually to Eleanor Frances née Evans after her marriage, and to
give James £600. Also 265a of Rossmult and 91a of Graigenanesky to be
held in trust by the Evans, according to the terms of the wedding
settlement (marriage Apr. 1825).
3pp
Exemplification of Recovery suffered by James Lenigan. John Evans and
John Thomas Evans against James Lenigan, on those lands of Garrane
otherwise Garranroe, otherwise Castlefogarty, Co. Tipperary.
Features damaged pendant seal of Hon. William Conyham, Lord Plunkett,
Kings Bench.
727 13 May 1829
Deed of Assignment. On foot of a Deed of Release dated 26 Sept. 1814, the
Rt. Hon Francis James Earl of Llanduff confirms on James Lenigan the
lands of Ballyhaughter in the Barony of Kilnemanagh, Co Tipperary,
comprising 105a 2r for a term of 3 lives or the residue of a term of 41 years
granted by indenture dated 1 May 1796, and discharges the land of a debt of
£4,920 undertaken by James’ father, Thomas, which is now paid.
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728 31 Dec 1834
Copy lease of part of the lands of Templebeg, Co. Tipperary (20a). James
Lenigan, Castlefogarty, Co. Tipperary to The Revd Denis Maher, Parish Priest
of Upper Church, Co. Tipperary, for a term of 3 lives or 32½ years at an
annual rent of £18.9.3, payable half yearly on the 1 May and 1 Nov, with 21
days grace before the seizure of goods to the value of the rent owed.
729 18 Jan 1835
Release of the towns and Lands of Longford and Derrygowna, Co. Tipperary
from all claims under an Articles of Agreement dated 28 Jan 1809. James
Lenigan, Castlefogarty, Co. Tipperary (executor of his father Thomas) to The
Hon. Lady Elisha Mathew, Thomastown Castle, Co. Tipperary and James
Evans, Hertford Street, Mayfair.
730 20 Jan 1835
Assignment of an indenture dated 11 Mar 1713 relating to the lands of
Longford Pass. Co Tipp. William B. Evans of Hertford St. Mayfair 1 st part;
Lady Elisha Mathew of Thomastown Castle, Co. Tipp 2nd part; John Evans of
Hertford St. 3 rd part; Edmond Lenigan of Thurles 4 th part; and James Lenigan
of Castle Fogarty 5 th part. On the 5 Dec 1833 WB Evans advanced £7000 to
Lady Elisha, which she charged on lands already charged with £53,000. WB
Evans now assigns to Lenigan his interests in the towns and lands of Longford
Pass in return for the payment of the balance of the £5000 due.
731 30 Sept 1837 – 19 Oct 1896
Ballycahill Tithes. File of documents relating to tithe charges on Ballycahill.
Includes Copy Notice of Contract for tithes for the Rectory/Parsonage of
Ballycahill, 30 Sept 1837. Copy order reducing Tithes July 1896. Also letters
to Col. Ryan Lenigan from his solicitor Allan Morgan, concerning this matter,
1896.
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732 7 Oct 1845
Assignment whereby mrs Clarinda Lenigan, Widow, Castlefogarty, instructs
Jame sLenigan to pay to John Evans, formerly of Middlesex, now of
Castlefogarty, an annuity of £50 and an additional yearly sum of £13.16.11 for
the duration of her life. [Evans purchased this annuity].
733 28 Oct 1846
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Assignment of a Mortgage of £1000. Alicia O’Keeffe, Merrion Ave., Dublin
(widow of Charles O’Keeffe of Thurles, Co. Tipperary) 1 st part; Solomon
Lalor Combie, Killoran Co. Tipperary, and Ellen née O’ Keeffe his wife,
Mary O’Keefee of Merrion Avenue 2 nd part; Dixon Cornelius O’ Keeffe of
Merrion Avenue, 3 rd part; John Lenigan of Richmond, Co. Tipperary with
Frances (nee O’Keeffe) his wife 4 th part. Alica O’Keeffe is released from a
sum of £923.1.6½, being £1000 old money lent by Charles O’Keeffe to John
Lenigan, the mortgage bond of which is now given to Lenigan as his share of
his wife’s father’s estate.
734 9 Nov 1847
Assignment by which Elizabeth Lenigan, Convent des Dames de Saint
Thomas de Villeneuve, Rue des Sevres and Henrietta Lenigan, Abbaye Aux
Bois, Rue des Sevres assign to John Evans, Mayfair, Middlesex, two sums of
£500 charged on their Irish property.
735 7 Aug 1848
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Assignment of Mortgage dated 22 Dec 1821, affecting lands of Rossmult, Co.
Tipperary. John Lanigan of Richmond, Templemore, Co. Tipperary & his
wife Frances ,1 st part; James Lenigan of Castle Fogarty, Co. Tipp 2 nd part ;
John Evans, Hertford Street, Mayfair, Middlesex 3 rd part, affecting 225a
demised by Geo. Ryan of Inch to James Fogarty & Thomas Lenigan his
nephew. £923:1:7 is paid to John Lanigan by John Evans.
736 31 March 1851
Lease of lands of Clareens comprising of the Towns and lands of Coolehill,
Cooldohy and Clareen, Barony of Kilnemanagh, Co. Tipperary. Sir Frederick
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737 1854
Ashworth of London to James Lenigan of Castle Fogarty for a term of 3 years
at an annual rent of £269.17.4, payable half yearly on the 1 May and 1 Nov.
Copy draft Release whereby Eleanor Frances Lenigan releases Jane Evans,
Executrix of the estate of John Evans, and named trustees from any claim she
may have under the will of John Evans.
738 14 March 1854
Assignment by Mrs Jane Evans, Hertford St., Mayfair, of interest on £4000
worth of stock to a trust for the benefit of Miss Penelope Lenigan.
739 26 [July] 1858
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Copy Draft Deed of Assignment of New Trustees, whereby J.H. N. Bentley,
The Grange, Highbury, Middlesex; Edmund John Armstrong of Lesson St.,
Dublin; John Simpson Armstrong, Sandyford Terrace, Dublin, Trustees of the
will of John Evans, relinquish their responsibilities in favour of George
Beamish, Inns Quay, Dublin; John Charles Whyte, Dublin; George de la Poer
Armstrong, Mealiffe, Co. Tipperary and Eleanor Frances Lenigan,
Castlefogarty, Co. Tipperary.
28pp
740 1871 –1913
741 [1871]
Lenigan Trusts. File relating to the administration of the Lenigan Trusts set up
under the will of John Evans, 24 Aug 1853. Includes Particulars of trustees
and investments made up to 1880 and correspondence with the trustees
regarding investment of stock.
28pp
List of deeds, (Settlements, Mortgages, Conveyances etc.) relating to the
Lenigan family and theri relatives held by the firm of George Beamish
(Solicitors) 22 Dawson St., Dublin. The deeds relate to the period 1684 –1871.
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742 1872
Copy will of Eleanor Frances Lenigan dated 3 Feb 1872. Also Letter of
Probate (19 Oct 1872).
743 31 Dec 1874
3 items
Lease of the lands of Templebeg, Co. Tipperary. James Lenigan to the Rev.
Denis Maher, for the term of the life of George Ryan, Michael Maher and
Philip Bourke or 32½ years whichever is longer, at an annual rent of £18:9:3.
Witnesses [John] O’Reilly, James Molloy.
744 30 April 1887
Letter to Vivian [ Ryan Lenigan ], Castlefogarty, from E. Armstrong,
Mealiffe, advising on a course of action (unspecified). Mentions the bad
weather and asks for his opinion of Vincent Scully “He has gone over to the
enemy ...and has applied to be received as a member of the National League”.
Inquires also if George Ryan is his other Trustee.
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7. Mathew Family
See Also
/343,/347ff
745 23 May 1710
Assignment of £100 per annum. Thomas Mathews of [Clonfih], Co.
Tipperary assigns the above sum to his son Theobald, to be payable on the 1
May from rents due from Michael Kearny, George Comerford and Thomas
Hannill out of the lands of Coolekroo, Clonabeg, [Lissinune] and Finihy. In
return for this Theobald can have no other claim for support on his father.
746 31 March 1713
Letter of Attorney from Mr. Theobald Matthew of Anfield, Co. Tipperary to
Mr. Edward FitzGerald, Merchant, of Waterford.
747 20 Nov 1812
Will of Elizabeth Mathew née Ryan, Thurles, widow of Charles Mathew.
Appoints as executor John Mansfield (replaced after his death by Edmond
John Harrold, Springfield, Leixlip, Co. Dublin.) Also typescript copy wrongly
dated 26 June 1812.
748 (1) 18 Jan 1835
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Release. Thomas Eyre 1st part, Lady Elisha Mathew 2 nd part and John Evans
3 rd part, by which the lands of Longford and Derrygown Co. Tipperary are
relaesed from claims under a deed dated 5 Decemebr 1833.
748 (2) 20 Jan 1835
Deed of Covenant to produce Title Deeds, the Hon. Lady Elisha Mathew,
Thomastown Castle, Co. Tipperary to Edmund Lenigan, Thurles, Co.
Tipperary. Whereby Lady Elisha and John Evans, Hertford St., Mayfair retain
possession of certain deeds relating to the town and lands of Darihy (898a 2r
15p) leased by them to John Ryan of Inch, but agree to make them available
upon request. Includes schedule of relevant deeds from 4 Nov. 1629 – 30 th
May 1834.
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749 9 Oct [ ]
Letter to Mr. Mathews , London, from [Mil] Stapleton regretting they did not
meet at Grey’s coffee house and referring to business matters of his mothers.
8. Power/Power Lalor of Longorchard
See Also
/69
750 9 May 1815
Letter to Mr. Power, 34 Strand, London from Thomas Moore, thanking him
for the accommodation he arranged. Refers to a “particularly ungracious”
letter sent to Power by Dalton, whom he resolves to speak to to about the
matter. Refers also to a song enclosed “was there ever any thing so bad as the
Hebrew Melodies?” and remarks “Some of the words are, of course, good tho
not so good as might be expected – but the music!” Although eager to see
power he has resolved not to go into London “the money wont stand it”.
Mentions his birthday on the 28 th . Verses begin “Fallen is thy throne, oh
Israel/ Silence is oer they plains/ Thy dwellings all lie desolate/ Thy children
mourn in chains/. (4 verses)
751 29 April 1818
Letter to Mr Power, 34 Strand, London, from Thomas Moore discussing their
forthcoming meeting in London, and his compositions. “On Sunday night next
I hope to eat bread & cheese and drink long untasted porter with you in the
Strand”. He plans to bring a number of melodies with him and referring to
Powers brother’s anxiety over the matter proposes to have “the whole
number” ready soon, adding “I want a good air to write a dashing song in
praise of Lord Wellington – our Irish hero ought not to go unsung”. Refers to
his plans to have Lord Byron provide the words for a set of songs.
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752 [ ]
Letter from Thomas Moore to [Mr. Power] discussing [an illustration to
accompany a song] “the moment too he has chosen excuses the triumphant air
of Erin”. Dictates the words to go under the illustration “ The [ ] History
write/With a pencil of light/That all the volume her [ ] name illumed”. He has
decided to go up to Town to hurry the printing amongst other tasks. He may
stay a month “tho it may likewise happen that the object which takes me may
let me off in a few days”, but is resolved not to mix with company that will
cause him expense. Adds he finds it amusing to think of Byron “becoming a
‘sweet singer of Israel’- but you will find but little of ‘The Poetry’ will be
actually his.
753 27 Dec 1818
Copy of the Settlement between David O’Neill Power and his wife Elizabeth
(née Nash), drawn up after their eleopment of 1807. £1,200 is settled annually
on Elizabeth to be drawn from the Power estate.
754 Dec 1818
Will of Elizabeth Power (née Nash), wife of David O’Neil Power. Appoints as
Executors her husband and brother in law John Otter.
756 1849 –1900
File Estate of my Grandfather Richard Lalor Power kept by “RR 9.4.30”..
Contains draft of an application for and Letters of Administration for Lalor
Power’s estate “a sum of £50 now to his credit in the Court of Bankruptcy”;
Correspondence with Roche & Sons, Solicitor, Dublin, relating to a claim on
the estate by the Chichester family; Lalor Power’s Certificate of Marriage to
Sara Gordon, May 1849, signed by the Vicar of San Salvador.
757 Nov 1850 – May 1851
3pp
9pp
3pp
11 items
Agents accounts kept [for] Captain Power showing income from Rental of
lands at Longorchard, Deravilla, Castletown, Ballycapple, Noelstown,
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Glencullen, Nenagh, Ballybruda, Garrynamona, Errinagh, Shangarry,
Keepstown, Farrinagahill, Kilpadden and expenditure incurred taxes rates also
“Oct 6 th .two bailiffs to Nodstown 8/ Details names of tenants, rents due and
received.
758 May 1853 –May 1867
14ff
Accounts of the Guardain and trustees of the younger children of the late John
Power in account with Miss Mary de la Poer. Details interest on their legacy
and expenditure for theri upkeep.
759 2 Aug 1854
Inland revenue receipt for £3.14.1 paid by Edmond James Power,
Longorchard, executor of the will of James Power, Ballydine, Co. Tipperary,
on a legacy left to William Mullins.
760 April 1869
761 1873
Bill of Costs for £28.2.4. submitted to Captain Power Lalor by Edmund
Power, Clonmel.
Affidavit by George Ryan attesting to his having recieved probate of the estate
of the late Edmond James Power, Longorchard (d. 4 August 1873). Includes
an account of debts paid etc.
762 Sept 1873 –Oct 1879
Accounts of expenditey kept by George E. Ryan as Trusteee of property
inheirited by George Richard Lalor from his father Captail Power Lalor.
Includes items such as rates, servants wages, tools, interst on loans etc.
199
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2pp
4pp
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763 Oct 1873 –Apr 1879
Detailed accounts “Disbursments by Mrs Power Lalor and George Ryan (her
agent) on account of the Property inherited by George Richard Power (a
minor) from Mrs Lalor Sheil. Details expenditure including rates, tithes,
wages, Agents expenses.
764 Nov 1873 –Aug 1879
Trustees accounts for the estate of the late Captain Power Lalor, detailing
household expenses and legacies paid.
765 1873 –1879
Agents’ accounts kept by Mrs Power Lalor and her Agent George Ryan in
respect of lands (Longorchard) inherited by George Richard Lalor, a minor,
from Mrs Lalor Sheil. Details total rents received and total expenses incurred.
766 1874 –1882
Rental Ledger recording payments made by tenants on the lands of
Longorchard, Derryvilla (Derrynabrone), Barnalisheen, Farronogahill,
Rathmoy and Lisduff (Power Lalor Estate). Records also arrears due,
ejectments and movements of tenants through emigration etc., also details of
holdings given to employees.
767 Oct 1875 –Oct 1876
Part of a rental sheet for Longorchard estate. Details names of tenants and
sums due and recieved.
200
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768 Nov 1875 – Nov 1876
Rental for the Longorchard estate (Long Orchard, Derryville, Rathmoye,
Glencullen, Farronagahill, Garinamona), details tenants names, rents due and
received.
769 1883-1919
770 1884
Small ledger containing an Income and Expenditure account for Mary Power
Lalor of Long Orchard, 1883 –1884. It was later used as Income and
Expenditure account, exclusive of farm accounts, for [Inch ] 1889 - 1903; as a
Rental Ledger recording rents due and received from tenants in the townlands
of Ballypatrick, Pollough and Roskeen, 1891, and contains Farm Accounts for
1919. Volume features an index at front.
3ff
126pp
Expenditure records relating to estate administration “J. Ryan in a/c with Mrs.
Power Lalor”. Includes payments for provisions and labour. Total £236.13.1.
Addition jottings [relating to same].
771 8 August 1885
Commission appointing George Richard Lalor Power a Lieutenant in the
British Militia Forces (5th Brigade South Irish Division Royal Artillery).
772 1888 –1896
File relating to the administration of the estate of Anastatia Mary Power,
(Aunt of Commander R. Ryan) died 1895. Mainly letters from solicitors
relating to costs and payments to the Inland Revenue. Includes details of
assets at her death.
201
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773 Nov 1890 –Nov 1891
Rental of the estate of George Power Lalor.Details names of tenants, rents due
and recieved.
774 1 Nov 1894 –1 Nov 1895
775 [n.d.]
Rental for Longorchard estate, property of George Power Lalor. Details names
of tenants, rents due and recieved.
Bill for costs of £74.3.0 incurred for the drawing up of the marriage
Settlement between Capt de la Poer and Miss Power Lalor, presented by
Edmond Power, Clonmel.
9. Purcell of Loughmoe
776 [1685]
Bond and Warrant whereby Nicholas Purcell, Loughmoe together with Lord [
], acknowledges a debt of £500 to Edward Roth, merchant, London. £250 of
the debt being paid to Michael Lintch, Merchant, Dublin, for a Bill of
exchange they acknowledge the sum of £250 outstanding.
(Very Fagile)
777 30 May 1700
Warrant issued by Charles Campbell, Daniell Wybrant and Charles Redmond,
Attorneys of the Court of Kings Bench in Ireland, to appear on behalf of
Nicholas Purcell, Loughmore, Co. Tipperary, on foot of a claim against him
for £378 by [ ] Marlough Griffin of Dublin. A memorandum on the reverse
states a stay was put on the Warrant until 30 May 1701.
(Very Fagile)
2pp
202
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5ff
3pp
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778 18 March 1703
Deed of Sale Nicolas Purcell, Loughmoe, Co. Tipperary and Sir Stephen Rice,
Dublin, 1 st part; John Ryan of Inch 2 nd part. Whereby Rice and Purcell in
consideration of £1,620 received from Ryan, assign to him the manor of
Coolkill and Killeenleigh currently in mortgage to Rice from Purcell.
779 14 May 1710
Deed whereby Nicholas Purcill of Loughmore, Co. Tipperary, grants bargains
and sales the lands of Brownstown and Curraghmore (350a) to Paul
Higgenbotham for 1 year in order that Higgenbotham may be in possession
and so be entitled to accept a grant of the lands.
1p
780 15 May 1710
Copy Assignment by which Nicolas Purcell, Loughmoe in return for £800
assigns title of the lands of BrownsTown or Curaghmore (350a), Barony of
Eliogarty to Paul Higginbotham.
781 28 April 1713
Declaration by James Hackett, Lisvea, that he willing to accept payment of
£250 in lieu of a debt of £336.18.9 owed to him by Nicolas Purcell,
Loughmoe. A schedule of payments in installments of £30 is set out.
782 [28 Jan 1764]
Statement of the judgment in the case Augustine and Susanna Ivers (née Rice)
heirs of James Rice vs. Hellen Cooke, Charles White and Donal O’Callaghan,
heirs of Nicholas Purcell. James Rice in 1723 did mortgage land he had claim
to (part of the estate of Nicolas Purcell) for £3700 with £6.10 by the hundred
interest to James Tisdall. The judgment ordered that to repay the £13620.3.0.
now due, the lands of Beakstown, Cloghreaily, Bealeeadnagney, Coolkill,
Clonamuchogbeg, Clondoly, Rathkelly, Seskin & Glanfunchin, Ashanbohy,
Glanbeg, Mohir, Roskeen, Bealanuskane, Killeenlogh, Drombally,
Gormuckane, Gortkelly, Knockane and Knocknabanchy should be sold.
203
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783 [late 18 th century]
Draft deed of Release. Nicolas Purcell of Loughmoe, Co. Tipperary to John
[Musgill] of Ross Castle and John Marshall, Clonmel Co. Tipperary. By the
terms of his marriage settlement with his wife, Eilis, Purcell agreed to settle
certain lands upon her and their offspring. His estate is now in mortgage to
several parties bar an Equity of Redemption which he now wishes to transfer
towards the provisions due to his wife. He therefore discharges and quits John
[Musgill] and John Marshall of the towns and lands of Loughmoe,
Graigfrehan, Tenvohir, Clondofy, Cloghrahy, Brownstown, Clonmrogebigg,
Beakstown, Cornunksstown and Fartemy out of which £500 is to be raised for
each daughter of the said Nicholas Purcell. He also directs ¼ of his estate to
be held for his eldest son until he reaches the age of 21.
10 Roche / Roche John
784 12 Nov 1770
Commission (in French) for Captain Edward Roche appointing him Captain
Commandant of the Regiment of Infantry of Ireland in the French army. The
position was previously held by a Captain MacDermott.
785 13 July 1771
Letter in French to M. le Comte de Walsh, signed by Louis XV, Versailles
[confirming the appointment of Captain Edward Roche to fill the position of
Commandant in the Regiment of Infantry of Ireland vacated by Captain
Butler.]
786 1 Feb 1779
Letter (in French) to Edward Roche signed by Louis XVI, conferring on him
the honour of Chevalier of the Order of St. Louis.
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787 28 March 1785
Order in French for M. Comte de Walsh, signed by Louis XVI at Versailles,
confirming that due to the departure of Captain Galmoy, Captain Edward
Roche has been made Commander of the Company of Grenadiers in the
regiment of the Infantry of Ireland. Additional note by Louis Joseph de
Bourbon, Prince de Condè, reffering to Roche’s appointment.
788 20 Feb 1792
Letter in French to Captain Edward Roche from L. de [Neurbonne], French
Ministry of War, Paris, replying to his query regarding the payment of
military pensions to persons resident outside of France. [de Neurbonne] refers
to the Decree of 24 June 1791 and regrets he cannot change the law. Suggests
Roche speak with an Attorney to examine his position.
789 1 Dec 1795
790 [17--]
791 [ n.d.]
Memo of monies paid to the representative of Walter Woulfe [from the estate
of the late Philip Roche John] totaling £38.4.11.
Extract from the will of Philip Roche John, referring to bonds with his son in
law George Roche.
Copy of receipts of monies recieved between 1-29 Nov 1794 from Philip
Roche John, executor to Mr. Thomas Roche.
205
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792 Note detailing monies totaling £316 due to estate of Philip Roche John from
[WWG].
793 [ n. d.]
Rough note of certain assets e.g. “Estate £2070, Shares £510” totaling £4,100.
[Estate of Philip Roche John].
794 11 Jan 1800
Draft letter from George Ryan, Limerick to [Dr. Colin's] discussing the
payment of Phil and Charles Roche's schooling expenses. Inquires if the
remittance for his bill of £305.15.5 reached him. Although the bills excess the
amount allocated under their grandfather's will he is content to pay it.
Discusses the direction of the boy's education and stresses Charles at this
juncture must learn to "accustom himself to habits of economy" as his income
will be less than Phil's. Also draft letter to Phil assuring him Dr. Collin's bill
has been met and detailing the income left to Phil and Charles while they are
still minors and what they can expect when they reach 21. Closes giving news
of the safe birth of Phil's goddaughter Eliza.
795 18 Jan 1800
Draft letter from George Ryan, Limerick, to the Rev. Thomas Chetwood
Eustace, replying as executor of the late Philip Roche John, to Eustace's Deed
of Agreement with Roches' grandson. He judges the Agreement incompatible
with Roche’s status as a minor. But conscious as "a Gentleman of your
respectability & talents, under whose council & instruction (as his tutor or
Preceptor) he must derive every advantage", he is anxious to reach an
agreement. He proposes Eustace receive £200 a year for his services until Phil
reaches 21 (Oct 1802).
796 June 1800
Executor’s statement of Financial Property (bonds, mortgages, promissory
notes) due to the estate of the late Philip Roche John totaling £84,956.0.5.
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797 4 April 1801
Copy letter from [George Ryan] to Lewis Ward, Ballinasloe, referring to
monies owed by him to the late Philip Roche John.
798 25 July 1801
List of bonds held by the executors of the late Philip John Roche totaling
£16,659.7.6.
799 6 Nov 1802
800 [1803]
Copy letter sent to Thomas Seagrave by [George Ryan] referring to debts
owed to the estate of Philip Roche John.
Statement of monies, the property of the late Philip Roche John, transferred to
his grandson Philip Roche.
801 1 March 1803
Statement of “The Effective Property of Philip Roche John Esq. Of Limerick”
detailing monies owed and due from his estate. Net balance £101,573.11.10.
802 May 1803
Statement of Legacies and Annuities due from the estate of the late Philip
Roche John. Includes a legacy to Mary Anne Roche [later Ryan].
207
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803 13 May 1803
Deed by which Philip Roche, heir to his grandfather Philip Roche John,
assigns to trustees of his Grandfather’s will certain properties in Limerick City
to provide annual income for Margaret Roche (née White), Limerick, widow
of John Philip Roche, and Margaret Barry, wife of Standish Barry.
804 14 May 1803 –31 May 1804
Summary account of cash paid to and from the account of P. Roche Esq.
Shows a balance held by George Ryan of £9236.12.5.
805 31 May 1804
806 [n.d.]
9 skins
Statement of the Executors of Philip Roche John in account with John Roche,
showing monies paid and received.
Note detailing the heirs of John Roche, son of Philip Roche of shannonside,
Limerick.
807 [ n. d.d]
Statement of legacies left by John Roche to his 7 children and others.
208
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11. Sheil
808 21 Feb 1831
809 [1831]
Letter to R. L. Sheil from [EG] Stanley, Irish Office, instructing him to set off
immediately “and I think by the time you arrive, or very soon after, you will
have M.P. attached to your name”, although it is yet unclear from which
borough he will be returned. Stresses the importance of Sheil’s being present
for the “Reform Question”.
Letter from R.L. Sheil, Athaneum Club, Pall Mall, to his wife, Merrion
Square, Dublin, informing her of his safe arrival in London. He has called
only on George Villiers who is unwell, and met O’Connell whom he believes
is anxious to sell himself to the Whigs. He will know in a few days “what is to
be my fate” and assures her he misses her greatly and urges her to write daily.
He refers to the Athaneum as a ‘splendid establishment’ and instructs her to
direct her letters there.
810 20 July 1844
Letter to R. L. Sheil from J. B. Macauley, Albany, expressing his regret that
he must publicly differ with Sheil, but if Sheil makes a motion on the French
possessions in Africa he will be unable to vote with him. He feels the motion
tends “to inflame the animosity of the French against this country”. Cautions
their party is being perceived as a war party and the Tories as a peace party.
Argues strongly for Sheils to drop the motion.
811 2 July 1846
2pp
4pp
11 pages
Letter to Richard Lalor Sheil from [Lord] Russell, Chesham Place, London,
explaining he “for reasons which I need not specify” does not want to
propose an Irish Member for the office of Chief Secretary. He intends to
propose Sheil as Master of the Mint where he can be of support to Russell.
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812 7 June 1848
Letter to R. L. Sheil from Lord Palmerston, thanking him for “your most
excellent and effective speech of Monday evening”, which silenced the
opposition.
813 19 July 1848
Letter to R. L. Sheil from Lord Russell informing him Lord Palmerston has a
mission in mind for Sheil although it is not the one Sheil thought of. Invites
him to dine.
814 25 July 1849
Letter to R.L. Sheil from Lord Russell requesting him to speak to Lord
Palmerston directly himself as “He has the kindest intentions towards you”.
815 31 Jan 1850
Letter to R. L. Sheil from Lord Clarendon, [Dublin Castle] marked ‘Private
and Confidential’. Refers to a pamphlet he encloses (not in collection)
containing “some good points against Mr. Rigby”. Refers to the recent death
of Edwin from apoplexy and the circumstances of his death. Refers to a recent
outrage under investigation and a Mr. Napier.
816 5 Feb 1850
Letter to R. L. Sheil, from Lord Clarendon, Dublin Castle, marked ‘Private’.
Thanks him for his letter adding Redington will send on the information
regarding the cases mentioned, but that there is great difficulty finding papers
in the Secretary’s Office. Condemns the recent actions of [Lord Roden] with
regard to his support for [Orangemen] and discusses the recent legal events
arising out of it. Comments, “it is very important for Ireland that English
opinion on Orangism should be understood & the proceedings of Ld R & Co.
explained & chastised.”
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817 24 Oct 1850
Letter to R.L. Sheil from Lord Russell informing him Lord Palmerston will
see him and explain the views of the Government “with regard to yourself”.
818 8 June [18--]
12. Sherlock
See Also
/72
Letter to R.L. Sheils from Robert Peel, Whitehall, inviting Sheils to dine with
him, Mr. Prescott, “and some other distinguished literary men”.
819 29 Feb 1808
Marriage Settlement between Thomas Sherlock, Dublin, and Isabella Ball,
Dublin.
4 skins
820 9 August 1808
Deed whereby Thomas Sherlock to fulfill the terms of his Marriage
Settlement with Isabella Ball, and to secure to her an annuity of £500, places
in trust for that purpose properties throughout Dublin including at Andrew St.,
and Hogg Hill, Dundrum, and the “dwelling house or tenement known by the
name or sign of the Bleeding Horse”.
821 9 Aug 1809 – 5 July 1892
1p
2pp
1 skin
Bundle of deeds relating to estate succession amongst members of the
Sherlock family. (1) 9 Aug. 1809. Copy of deed wherby Thomas Sherlock
secured an annual jointure of £500 on his wife Isabella (née Bank). (2) 8 Nov.
1832 Deed of Agreement between Isabella Sherlock, widow of FitzGibbon St.
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Dublin, and her brother in law Timothy Sherlock of Hume St. Dublin.
Timothy agrees to pay the £500 due Isabella annually by taking £276.18.5½
from the rents of the lands of Mullicash and Flemingstown, Co. Kildare, and
the residue from investments and shares and rents on diverse properties held
in trust. (3) 19 July 1892” Brief on hearing of annexed Summons on behalf of
applicant Thomas Sherlock in the matter of the 1/6 th share of the Sherlock
Estate settled by the will of Mary Anne Sherlock”. Also attached Summons, 5
July 1892, relating to the estate of Mullicash and Flemingstown, Co. Kildare
and properties in Dublin and the appointment of Trustees to manage the
properties and settle costs. Enclosed is an affidavit by Timothy Sherlock
detailing ownership of the lands, and a copy of Mary Anne Sherlock’s will.
(4) Inland Revenue receipts for Succession Duty paid on behalf of Timothy
Sherlock on the death of Isabella Sherlock (1867) and by MaryAnne and John
Sherlock on the death of Timothy (1884).
822 13 Oct 1829
8 items
Lease of Mail Coach Premises, William Francis Hart of Dublin and John
O’Brien , Mountjoy Sq. Dublin to William Hawker Bourne, Terenure, Dublin
for a term of 3 lives with a covenant for perpetual renewal at an annual rent of
£20.
823 8 Nov 1831
Deed of Agreement between Isabella Sherlock, Widow, Fitzgibbon Street,
Dublin and Timothy Sherlock of Hume Street, Dublin, regarding the payment
of a jointure due to Isabella.
824 16 Feb 1839
Renewal of lease of the Mail Coach Hotel, Limerick. Timothy Sherlock and
Isabella Sherlock, 4 FitzGibbon St. Dublin received £104.8.10 ½due from
Richard Bourne and Frederick Bourne of Terenure, Dublin rental due on a
term of 3 lives.
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825 1840-1924
File relating to the property and assets of Miss Mary Sherlock, 15 Harcourt
St., Dublin. Includes A list of her assets and liabilities 1924; Rentals for
property at Mullicash, Co. Cork 1918 & 1921; rental on no.s 26 & 29 St
James St., Dublin, 1923; Bill for funeral, Feb 1924.
826 13 Feb 1851 – 26 May 1854
21 items
Letters sent to David Sherlock, Mountjoy Square, Dublin, from his Uncle J. S.
who is touring Europe. The letters all refer to family matters especially
finances.
827 29 Aug 1853
13 items
Letter to David Sherlock, 7 Mountjoy Square West, from his mother at Bagne
di Lucca, Tuscany, describing the area and her activates. The heat is very
oppressive and she has to have regulated hours rising at 5 and retiring after
dinner to escape it. She takes very little exercise as it is so hot but urges him
and Betsey to take exercise. She intends to ride a donkey when the air gets
cooler. Bagne di Lucca (a Spa town) is full of people and offers plenty of
amusement. Mentions some of the illustrious visitors including the Queen
Dowager of Sardinia. Inquires about family members and requests him to
attend to some business matters for her.
(Very Fagile)
4pp
828 4 June 1855
Copy of Will with codicil of Isabella Sherlock. She names her two sons as
Executors.
(Very Fagile)
3pp
829 24 Oct 1861
Lease by William Reynolds, Woodpark, Co Dublin to Davis Sherlock,
Stilorglin Castle, the premises later known as 15 Harcourt Street, for a term of
30 years in consideration of £400 paid and an annual rent of £73:16:11,
payable in two moieties.
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830 1 May 1867 – 31 Mar 1868
Volume “Rahan Estate Agents Account – Queens Co.” The Agent as
appointed by the Court of Chancery records detail of tenants, yearly rents,
arrears and rent charges, amount received and arrear on the 1May and 1 Nov,
together with all other monies received and paid out on the estate. Includes
note 6 Sept. 1867 “Amount received from John Sherlock Esqs property of
Raheen taken at valuation £458.10”. Accounts are signed by V.B. Dillon.
831 5 Aug 1867
15pp
Probate of the Will of Isabella Sherlock, d. 2 May 1867. Includes transcript of
the Will leaving legacies to her children John, David, Anna Maria and Mary
Anne.
832 2 July 1869
2 skins
Deed of Release with Copy. Whereby Edward Blake, Brussels and Eliza
Blake, Dalkey heirs to Patrick John Blake, Rockfield, Co. Galway, release
David Sherlock from his Trusteeship under Patrick Blake’s will date 17 July
1865.
833 26 Jan 1874
2 items
Printed circular sent by David Sherlock “To the Independent Electors of the
Kings County”, requesting their vote in the forthcoming parliamentary
elections. Refers to his activates since last elected and his proposals for the
future “I shall be found supporting the cause of the Holy Father and of
religion against Imperial despotism or republican Communism”. Mentions
also he is prepared to vote for Home Rule. Mss note on reverse “List of
Inspectors”, notes names and districts.
834 Oct 1876
Copy of the will of Mary Anne Sherlock, Rome. Principal heir is her nephew
Thomas Sherlock, and Executor is her brother David Sherlock.
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835 1879 –1883
Lease (in Italian) of the Palazzo Calabrini, Rome, 1879 – 1882 to Anna
Sherlock. Also second document in Italian dated 1883.
836 1 April 1880
2 items
Copy letter from W. Gladstone to [ ] Sherlock replying to his letter of
congratulations. He has been very busy since the election and that delayed
him in responding. Expresses his hope that MPs for Ireland, Wales and
England will all work well together towards common aims, and his regret that
Sherlock will no longer be participating in parliament
837 25 May 1880
Will of David Sherlock appointing his daughter Mary sole Executor and chief
beneficary.
838 29 Nov 1881-Sept 1885
839 1883
Copy will with codicil of John Sherlock, Rahan, Kings County. Appoints as
executors his nephew David Sherlock, Barrister, 71 Lower Leeson St., and
James William O’Reilly, 88 Lower Gardiner St.
(Very Fagile)
8pp
Two copies of the Probate of the Will of Mary Anne Sherlock, Rome The
principal beneficiary is her nephew Thomas Sherlock. Appoints her brother
David as Executor. A codicil leaves £1000 to her grandnephew George Ryan.
840 1 Nov 1883
Half years rental of lands at Cloney, property of Serjeant Sherlock.
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841 26 June 1884
Apportionment of Legacies totalling £13,500.00 calculated by Shanks
Brothers, Accountants, under instruction of Mr. Sherlock.
842 7 Mar 1885
Assignment by which Mary Sherlock assigns to her mother Elizabeth
Sherlock the house at 15 Harcourt St., Dublin for the residue of a 30 year
lease from William Reynolds agreed in 1861. Annual rent of £73.16.11.
843 2 Oct 1888
[Copy] Will of Elizabeth Sherlock, 15 Harcourt St., Dublin.
844 March 1889
Rental account for lands of Clooney for half a years rent ending 1 Nov 1888
forwarded by Mr O’Reilly to Mrs Sherlock.
845 May 1891
846 1891
Rental of lands at Mullicash and Flemington, property of Mrs Sherlock, David
Sherlock and Thomas Sherlock, showing half year rents due and detailing
tenants names.
Partition of Properties. Documents relating to agreement between David
Sherlock, Mary Sherlock and Thomas Sherlock to divide ownership of
properties in Limerick City and Dublin City. Includes details of properties
involved and costs from James. W. O’Reilly, Solicitor.
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847 10 Nov 1892
848 1894
Reconveyance of Trust Properties. Albert Anthony Lawless, London and
David Sherlock, Rahan, Kings County, trustees of the Marriage Settlement of
Mary Frances Baldwin and John Sherlock, Balltbohill House (1882), assign to
John and Mary Frances the monies and property they held in trust and resign
as Trustees. Attached is a note recoding the registration of the deed and a mss
annotation stating, “There is nothing in the deed to show the deceased
released his life interest...”.
2 items
Draft Release and Deed of Further Charge,” to be annexed to a Mortgage
dated 20 April 1893 “. Vincent Nash assigns to David Sherlock the house and
premises of Cruises Hotel, and a second house in Georges Street, Limerick,
for a term of 900 years in return for an annual payment of £26:18:5 and title to
certain properties in Brunswick Street, Limerick.
849 10 March 1897
Copy of Death Certificate issued for Elizabeth Sherlock, 15 Harcourt St.,
Dublin, died 2 March 1897 aged 84.
850 Sept 1898 –Sept 1907
Costs issued to Mary Sherlock by D’Alton & Co., Solicitors. Refers mainly to
the probate of her parent’s wills.
851 Aug 1898 –June 1920
Bank book for an account with the Bank of Ireland in the name of Miss Mary
Sherlock. The account appears to have lain dormant of several years after
1901. Additional note records the account being emptied June 1920.
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852 11 Sept 1923
Letter to Miss Mary Sherlock, 15 Harcourt St., Dublin from John Brophy,
Auctioneer, Kells, Co. Meath, advising her that Mrs. Traynor is awaiting
developments arising out of the recent Land Act. Adds few tenants have paid
the hanging gale and are waiting for the Land Commission to settle matters.
853 20 Feb 1924
Copy of Death Certificate of Mary Sherlock, died 3 February 1924. Under
‘Rank, Profession…’ she is described as ‘Lady’.
854 Feb 1924 –4 Feb 1927
Schedule of legal costs totalling £133.14.11 relating to the probate and other
matters for the estate of Miss Mary Sherlock (d. 3 Feb. 1924), prepared for
Miss Mary Ryan by D’Alton & Condell Solicitors, 3 Molesworth Street,
Dublin. Enclose are vouchers for cash paid by the Solicitor with respect to
outlays incurred during Probate, and correspondence between Miss Ryan and
D’Alton & Condell regarding the method of settling the account (£33.14.11
to be paid immediately and the balance during the coming year). She also
forwards a cheque for £10.15.5 ½ rent charge due to her uncle in Limerick,
and a note from Charles O’Connor acknowledging receipt of a legacy of £30
owed to him under Miss Sherlock’s will.
855 [ ]
1p
1p
5 items
Mss Sherlock Pedigree taken from “Pedigree Vol. XXIII p250 office of Arms,
Dublin Castle”. Covers 3 generations only, beginning with Thomas Sherlock
of Dundrum (died 1824).
218
1ff

12 Therry
856 1845 – 1922
Therry estate. Documents relating to the administration of the Therry estate by
members of the Sherlock family. Includes Will of Margaret Helena Therry, 15
Harcourt St., Dublin, appointing Mary Sherlock her Executrix and chief
beneficiary.
857 1853 –1856
4 items
Estate of John Therry deceased. Taxation documents relating to legacies left
by John Therry (d. 27 May 1853), administered by his daughter Margaret
Helena Therry.
858 24 July 1871
4 items
Letter to Margaret [Therry] from her brother PR Therry, St Servan, thanking
her for the letter and money which arrived safely, and requests her to thank
Betsey for the clothes sent. Remarks on the extortionate duty now imposed by
custom officials “They are about levying taxes on cats birds & increasing the
duty on dogs, carriages horses in fact anything”. Comments on news of family
and friends, adding they do not anticipate a lively season, as so many families
are in mourning as a result of the war.
859 23 May 1907
Note detailing legacies left by Helena Therry, signed as correct by Margaret
Therry.
860 April 1916 – June 1917
Costs submitted by D’Alton & Condell, Solicitors to Miss Mary Sherlock in
the matter of Miss Margaret Helena Therry, deceased. Miss Therry had,
through Elizabrth Sherlock, left legacies to members of the Sherlock family.
219
3pp
2pp
6pp

13 Whyte
861 24 March 1834
Copy of letter written by More O’Farrel to [ ] Whyte declaring “I have
long felt in common with many others that those who have most benefited by
the repeal of the Penal Laws owe a debt of gratitude to you for the sacrifice
you made of professional advancement”. Declares Whyte’s case highlighted
the injustices done to Catholics, and so he has recommended Whyte for
advancement to Sir J Graham, who looked upon the case favourably. However
he cautions that Whyte will never be offered the post of stipendiary magistrate
he wishes for, as no Catholic would be offered such a position. Also copy
letter from Whyte to [Lord D] expressing his despair at ever being offered a
post by the Admiralty.
862 13 May 1887
Receipt for £401.6.6 received by Margaret Whyte from Admiral William
Whyte and George E. Ryan, trustees of her parents’ settlement (5 Dec 1859).
863 18 May 1887
14 Others
Receipt for £100.5.6 signed by John F. Whyte, received from Admiral
William Whyte.
14.1 Maria Edgeworth
See Also
/451
864 6 Aug 1810
Letter from Maria Edgeworth, Edgworthstown to J. Cummerford, Miniaturist
Painter, Dame Street, Dublin. She requests Cummerford to copy a portrait of
her father by Mr Hamilton “ as I think nothing can exceed the portraits which
you have done for Sir J. Barrington’s work”. Commissions the painting
“which I shall think cheap at whatever price you please to set upon it”.
220
4pp
1p
1p
1p

14.2 General
865 c. 1722
Vellum covered commonplace copybook, detailing a list of classical works
and studies in the possession of the owner, Charles Hickman, on Sept 12
1772. Further on he lists the dates on which he began to read each work e.g.
‘Homer My 8 th 1723’. The rest of the volume contains notes and essays on the
nature of Chronology and History which he notes is divided into three periods
‘Obscure, Fabulous, Historical’. Contains short essays on The Assyrian,
Persian and Roman Empires. Following these are a series of poems including
a one ‘Morning in a City’ by Charles Handcock “ Now hardly here and there a
hackney Coach appearing shewid yr ruddy morns approach Now Betty from
her Master’s bed had flown, And softly stole to discourse her own”.
866 8 Oct 1758
131pp
Letter from John McCarthy, Thurles, to his nephew Jack [Dwyer], informing
him of the expected death of his mother “God was pleased to deliver her from
a great deal of pain & misery last Wednesday morning”. Adds he is the only
one able to control his grief enough to write. Outlines the main beneficiaries
of her will, with Betty being residuary legatee. Gives details of where other
relatives are and expresses relief at Jack’s safe passage through the recent
violent storm. In a postscript he notes when Jack’s mother’s half-year dower
is due.
867 1 Mar 1810
Assignment of lease for a Brewery and concerns, William Street, Limerick to
Thomas Mausell, Robert Mausell and John Kennedy, Bakers of Limerick and
James Griffin, Strandfield, Limerick, Merchant.
868 20 Feb 1812
Lease of lands of Graige, Barony of Iffa and Offa. Richard French and
Mellesina French of Dublin to Denis O’Meagher of Kilmaylor, for a term of
221
2pp
2ff

20 years at an annual rent of £860 payable quarterly on the 24 June, 29 Sept.
25 Dec. and 25 March. A clause states that every 6 years Meagher must
“perambulate….the means and bounds of the said premises” or be fined £2.
Also the French’s Agent is to be allowed view the premises on demand and
Meagher is to supply him with a plan of the true bounds and limits of the land
or be fined £2.
869 5 May 1815
Letter to Mrs. Hall, Upper George Street, Limerick, from T. Jackson,
Bruselles, “happy to find that you are at last satisfied that the past shall be
buried in oblivion”. He hopes their misunderstandings are now behind them,
adding his wife Helen has written to her a letter “submissive & dutiful”.
Relates their journeying since leaving Caen’s and subsequent flight when
news of Bonaparte’s landing reached then. The journey to [the Netherlands]
was fraught with mishaps, which he recounts humorously. They have settled
at Brabant where “Johnny Frog wont be inclined I think to trouble us”. He is
confident that the monarchy will be restored and feels the majority of the
people support the king. They plan to move towards the Rhine assisted by
their children’s nurse and her sister “they are invaluable servants, Humble,
careful of our interest & most solicitously watchful of & Attentive to our
Children” (Helena, Tom & Fred). Directs her to tell Bindonhe has written to
him and if the old tenants at Fanninstown do not pay the rent due “I wish
ejectments to be served on them as well as the rest”.
870 2 Dec 1836
Assignment of Mortgage of £1632 by the Rev. Walter Cramer Roberts of
Glasnevin Co. Dublin to Thomas Tilly of Henrietta Street, Dublin. The deed
refers to and indenture dated 22 Aug 1836, by which Thomas Hynes of
College Green on foot of a debt of £1600 owed to Walter Cramer Roberts, did
assign the house and lands of Kingstown, 3 houses on Prospect Hill, 3 cabins
at Bohermore, a house and yard in Buck Street, 4 houses and shops in High
Street, a yard and store on Merchants Road all in the parishes of St. Nichlas &
Rahoon, Galway Town. Tilly now takes over the said mortgage.
871 30 Mar 1848
Conveyance. Thomas Tilly, Henrietta Street, Dublin, to Henry Rosenthal,
Merchant, Nassau Street, regarding several premises in the town of Galway, in
the parishes of St Nicholas & Rahoon. Originally granted by Thomas Hynes
222
2pp
4pp
2ff

to Thomas Brabazon by Mortgage dated 22 March 1833, subsequently
assigned to Thomas Tilly and now held in Trust by Rosenthal for the benefit
of the creditors of Thomas Hynes.
872 7 May 1853
Assignment of premises at Stillorgan, Co. Dublin, subject to the life use of
Henry Darley jr. of Stillorgan. Henry Darley jr. of Kildare Street, Land Agent
& George Johnston Darley of Kildare Street, Civil Engineer 1 st part;Henry
Darley 2 nd part; Richard Guiness Hill & Amy Georgina Hill 3 rd part;Andrew
Cartan, Merchant, of Stillorgan Brewery; 4 th. Property consisting of 8a 3r 13p
in Stillorgan, All above to sell to Cartan for £1 subject to the life interest of
HD.
873 21 July 1858
Deed of Assignment, Robert Murray and Alexander Thompson McFarlane, 61
William Street, Dublin, Trustees of the Provincial Bank of Ireland of the 1 st
part; Michael Murphy of [Mounthrath] Street, Dublin, assignee of Andrew
Cartaro, Joseph Cartaro, Edward Duffy (Bankrupts) and Edward Fottrell of
Fleet Street Dublin 2 nd Part and Joseph Henry Ferguson of Stillorgan, 3 rd part.
After paying Murphy £30, Murray, McFarlane and Murphy make over to
Ferguson a field comprising 8a 3r 13p, part of the lands of Stillorgan, for the
remainder of the term as set out in a lease dated 10 Jan 1794 ( 88 years and 6
months).
874 11 Feb 1860
Counterpart of Lease of a dwelling house and premises 36 Georges Street,
Limerick. John O’ Brien, Mountjoy Square, Dublin and others to Stephen
Hastings, Brush Manufacturer, Limerick for a term of 200 years at an annual
rent of £75, payable biannually on the 1 May and 1 Nov., on condition the
premises will not house the business of Soap Boiler, Tallow Chandler, Vintner
Publican or Victualler, Hatter, Coppersmith, Pewterer or Brazier on pain of a
levy of an extra £75 p.a. In 1878 the annual rent was reduced to £70.Lease
features an ink and wash plan of the premises by William Corbett, City
Surveyor.
223
2ff
3pp
1ff
4pp

875 19 Feb 1869
Petition of Thomas Kennedy Lowry, Ballytrim House, Killeleagh (District
Judge of Jamaica, and a Counsel in Ireland) to the Commons of Great Britain ,
containing transcripts of official correspondence supporting his claim that on
the 6 March 1867, he was appointed as a District Justice of Jamaica which
position he was subsequently unjustly denied. After clarifying with the
Colonial Office that he was appointed as a D.J. and not a Stipendary
Magistrate, he received a £200 advance on his salary of £800 and embarked
for Jamaica. On arrival he was informed by the Governor that the Bills
necessary to establish and provide for the District Courts had not been passed
and he was forced to undertake as a temporary measure the duties of a
magistrate in the parishes of St. Ann’s and St. Mary’s where he encountered
serious corruption and abuses involving the Deputy Magistrate’s clerk. This
individual, Lowry alleges, began a smear campaign against him and falsified
several official documents in an effort to discredit him, and so prevented him
from carrying out his duties. The smear campaign was he asserts aided by
local newspapers “belonging to & conducted by a low class of Jews which are
the organs of & supported by the criminal classes in Jamacia who are a most
numerous & powerful party”. Lowry was removed from his post by the
Governor who stated his language and behaviour while a magistrate was
intemperate. Consequently Lowery left Jamaica on the 24 July. Subsequent
correspondence with the Colonial Office revealed no official warrant for his
appointment was ever issued, the official who issued his warrant having no
right to do so until the relevant Bills had been passed. Lowry now petitions
the Commons to investigate the matter.
876 [ ]
11 skins
File of miscellaneous documents including copy of correspondence between
Lord Castlereagh and Mr. George Canning in which the former demands
‘satisfaction’ of the latter (Sept 1809). Also details of French china marks.
Note on file cover refers to 1640 document detailing lands and occupiers in
the Parish of Inchiofogarty (see /304).
224
8 items

4 Photographs
P1 [c.1890’s]
Monochrome cabinet print of a bejewelled woman wearing a lace and velvet
evening gown. She is seated facing the camera. The shot is annotated ‘Your
loving Edie’.
P2 late 19 th century
15 cm x 10 cm
Monochrome cabinet print. Three-quarter length portrait of a young man
standing wearing dress uniform. A plumed helmet is beside him on a table.
P3 Jan 1886
14.5 cm x 10 cm
Monochrome head and shoulders ‘vignette’ style portrait of Raymond de la
Poer (1846 –1922).
P4 Late 19 th century.
14 cm x 10 cm
Monochrome cabinet print of a head and torso of a young woman. Annotated
“Nellie Malcomson... afterwards Mrs Stubbs”.
P5 [c. 1870’s]
9.5 cm x 6 cm
Monochrome carte de visite. Full-length portrait of a middle aged woman in
day wear, annotated “Margaret Therry”.
P6 [c. early 1870’s]
9 cm x 6 cm
Monochrome carte de visite. Full-length portrait of a mature woman in day
wear.
225
9 cm x 6 cm

P7 late 19 th century
Monochrome cabinet print, a three quarter length frontal shot of a middle aged
man in dress uniform.
P8 late 19 th century
14.2 cm x 9.8 cm
Monochrome cabinet print. Head and shoulders portrait of a young woman
wearing a distinctive necklace. Annotated ‘Grace Beneardt’
P9 [c. 1870’s]
14.6 cm x 10.3 cm
Monochrome cabinet print of 5 men, all wearing casual day wear. 3 stand and
2 are seated. Annotated “G. de Bourjard de La cheze-Villemantee, Don
Manuel de Barrena,V Barrington-Kennett, Allen Young Capt. R.ct, Edmond
de la Poer of Guiteen.
P10 c. 1880’s
13.5 cm x 9.5 cm
Monochrome cabinet print of two women wearing almost identical dresses
and hair arrangements. One is posed seated doing needlework and the second
stands behind her. Annotated “ [M] de Bourbon [Csse] de Cateret, [M]
Caroline de Bourbon.
P11 [c. 1870’s]
14.3 cm x 10 cm
Monochrome cabinet print of a middle aged woman. Seated, she is wearing
outdoor clothing.
P12 late 19 th century
14.3 cm x 10 cm
Monochrome cabinet print, head and trunk portrait of a man wearing military
uniform.
226
15 cm x 10 cm

P13 c. 1880’s
Monochrome cabinet print. Side profile, head and trunk of a young woman in
evening wear.
P14 [late 19 th century]
15 cm x 10 cm
Monochrome carte de visite, head and torso portrait of a young man with
moustache and goatee.
P15 [late 19 th century]
P16 1893
10 cm x 6 cm
Postcard type print of a portion of the ivy covered buildings of Wimbledon
College.
10 cm x 8 cm
Monochrome carte de viste of a young woman in simple day wear. Annotated
“Maude Whyte 1893”.
P17 c. 1860’s
9 cm x 5.7 cm
Monochrome carte de visite. Full-length portrait of a seated, middle aged
gentleman.
P18 c. 1900’s
9 cm x 5.7 cm
Monochrome [albumen print], of a group outside a grand house. Douglas
Hyde is seated in the centre with 8 small boys informally grouped around him.
Standing to the rear of the group is a priest wearing a biretta.
227
7 cm x 9.5 cm

P19 1880’s
Monochrome cabinet print. Full length profile shot of a young woman in
formal day wear, posed reading a letter.
P20 c. late 1860’s
19 cm x 9.5 cm
Monochrome cabinet print. Head and shoulders shot of a middle aged man.
Annotated “ Tom Lalor, Cregg”.
P21 c. 1890’s
P22 1886
14 cm x 9.5 cm
Monochrome carte de visite portrait of a young couple wearing day wear.
They are posed against a false casement window.
14.5 cm x 10 cm
Monochrome cabinet print vignette style head and shoulders profile of a
young woman. Annotated “Frances de la Poer Jan 1886”
P23 [early 20 th century]
Topographical print showing an exterior view of Exeter Cathedral.
P24 c. 1890’s
14 cm x 10 cm
10.5 cm x 15.5 cm
Monochrome cabinet print. Vignette style head and torso profile shot of a
young woman. Annotated “ Francis Emily”.
P25 [1870’s]
13 cm x 10 cm
Monochrome cabinet print of an elderly woman seated in a faux conservatory
setting.
13 cm x 9.5 cm
228

Index to placenames and individuals.
Please note this index is not exhaustive, it is a support to the Content and Structure pages
and does not include listings for individuals or placenames readily accessible through the
Content and Structure pages of this list.
A
Adair, Sir Robert, 13
Allen, Johanna, 44
Anamodle
Co. Tipperary, 26
Anfield
Co. Tipperary, 27, 196
Annamore
Co. Tipperary, 49
Annfield
Co. Tipperary, 27
Anthony Kelly
Surveyor, 77
Armstrong, William, 44, 52
Athsanbohy
Co. Tipperary, 30
Athshanbohy
Co. Tipperary, 27, 28, 30, 31, 41, 53,
70
Autshanbough
Co. Tipperary, 38
Ballinlonhy
Co. Tipperary, 35
Ballinlonty
Co. Tipperary, 27, 36, 42, 110, 187
Balloboy
Co. Tipperary, 43
Balloby
Co. Tipperary, 31
Ballyaghanladera
Co. Tipperary, 35
Ballyhagh
Co. Tipperary, 26
Ballynahow
B
229
Co. Clare, 14
Ballynamona
Co. Tipperary, 61
Ballynemona
Co. Tipperary, 29
Ballypatrick
Co. Tipperary, 10, 13, 26, 27, 29, 31,
32, 34, 37, 41, 47, 50, 51, 52, 53,
70, 75, 78, 201
Ballypatrick Bog
Co. Tipperary, 10
Ballyroskeen Wood
Co. Tipperary, 36
Ballyrusheen
Co. Tipperary, 26, 35, 42
Ballyruskeen
Co. Tipperary, 33, 43
Bannon, John, 47
Baracurragh
Co. Tipperary, 47
Barlow vs. Grehan, 79
Barracure
Co. Tipperary, 28
Barry, James
Surveyor, 80
Barry, Standish, 22, 67, 68, 148, 208
Bennett, Frederick, Philip, 75
Black Island
Co. Tipperary, 38
Black Meadow
Co. Tipperary, 31, 33
Bleeding Horse
Dublin, 211
Blount, Mary, 163
Bog of Inch
Co. Tipperary, 36, 42, 44
Bourk, William, 28

Bourke, 32
Bourke, Lawrence, 39
Bourke, Martin, 44
Boyle, Mary, 47
Breen, James, 36, 38, 42, 44, 45
Bridgman, Henry
Castle Bridgman, Co. Clare, 10, 11
Buchanan, John
Surveyor, 78, 79
Buck and Hounds, 182, 184
Buckley, John
Surveyor, 78
Buille, John, 81
Buobynahow
Co. Tipperary, 86
Burke, McWalter, 34, 35
Bush, Amayas, 29
Bushe, Amyas, 61
Butler, Gerald, 32, 34, 110
C
Cahill, Michael, 37
Cahirobeane
Co. Clare, 60
Callan Hill
Co. Tipperary, 43
Cambie, Edward Lalor, 155
Carden, Arthur, 41, 53
Carden, Michen, 65
Carden, Minchin, 30, 31, 33, 143
Cardew, Arthur, 135
Carroll, John, 37, 41, 53
Carroll, Nedd, 87
Castlefogarty
Co. Tipperary. See Castleffogarty. See
Castleffogarty. See Castleffogarty.
See Castleffogarty. See
Castleffogarty. See Castleffogarty.
See Castleffogarty. See
Castleffogarty. See Castleffogarty.
See Castleffogarty. See
Castleffogarty. See Castleffogarty.
See Castleffogarty. See
Castleffogarty. See Castleffogarty
Caumbeg
Co. Tipperary, 28
7
Chichester, Christine, 167, 172
Churchpark
Co. Tipperary, 31, 33
Clareen
Co. Tipperary, 49, 187, 189, 190, 193
Clarendon, Lord, 210
Cloghrahy
Co. Tipperary, 58, 83, 204
Cloney
Co. Tipperary, 72, 215
Clonkeel
Co. Tipperary, 38
Clounheat
Co. Tipperary, 33
Clounkeal
Co. Tipperary, 31
Comerford
John and Michael, 61
Commane
Co. Tipperary, 28
Connelly, Patrick, 27, 52
Connolly, John, 36, 37, 52
Connolly, Patrick, 52
Cooldergevin
Co. Tipperary, 13
Coolderivinn
Co. Tipperary, 43
Coolderry
Co. Tipperary, 69
Coolderryurin
Co. Tipperary, 13
Coolkil
Co. Tipperary. See Coolquill
Coolkill
Co. Tipperary, 12, 32, 34, 37, 39, 51,
54, 79, 80, 189, 203
Coolquill. See . See . See
Cormacstown.
Co. Tipperary, 86
Coumbeg
Co. Tipperary, 35
Coylagh
Co. Clare, 10
Creagh, 19, 60, 63, 83, 85, 89
Cruises Hotel
Limerick, 217

Culdoty
Co. Tipperary, 10
Culelotty
Co. Tipperary. See Cultody
Cullogh
Co. Clare, 11
Curraghduff
Co. Tipperary, 35
Curraghleagh
Co. Tipperary, 59
Curraghnehouly
Co. Tipperary, 34
Curranaboly
Co. Tipperary, 32
Damer, John, 13
Darmody, Philip, 32
Delamar, Edmund
Surveyor, 180
Dillon O’Kelly, Count, 123
Doherty, Richard, 29, 62
Donoghmore, Lord, 141, 154
Donoughmore, Lord, 154
Dwyer, Daniel, 27, 36
Dwyer, Denis, 29, 30, 42, 45, 61
Dwyer, John, 29, 34, 36, 37, 61, 188
Dwyer, Teig, 30
Dwyer, Thomas, 32, 34, 37
Dwyer, William, 26
D
Edgworth, 111
Egan, Howard, 14, 26, 48, 60, 89
Fannin, Nicholas, 31
Fanning, David, 145
Firmin, Rev Giles, 27
Fishmayne
Co. Tipperary. See Fishmoyle
Fishmoyle
Co. Tipperary, 31
Fishmoyne
Co. Tipperary, 33
E
F
8
FitzGerald, Lady Cecelia and Lady
Olivia, 113
Fitzgerald, Walter, 61
FitzPatrick, Catherine, 62, 63, 64, 93
Fogarty, Brian, 28
Fogarty, Bridget, 45, 50
Fogarty, Daniel, 34, 49
Fogarty, James, 27, 33, 187, 193
Fogarty, Patrick
Surveyor, 80
Fogarty, Philip, 12, 15, 35, 36, 58, 100
Fogerty, Philip, 38
Friarsfield
Co. Tipperary. See
Frize, Richard
Surveyor, 31
Frizell, Richard
Surveyor, 79
G
Gasscock, Thomas, 78
Gayson, Captain, 130
Gladstone, W, 215
Glanbeg
Co. Tipperary, 28, 31, 33, 35, 203
Glanbegg
Co. Tipperary, 25, 41, 53, 70
Glanfinahin
Co. Tipperary, 25
Glanfinchin
Co. Tipperary, 33, 41
Glanfinchnagh
Co. Tipperary, 54
Glanfinchnaugh. See Glanfinchnaugh.
See Glanfinchnaugh. See
Glanfinchnaugh. See Glanfinchnaugh
Glanfinehan
Co. Tipperary, 52
Glanfunchin
Co. Tipperary, 31, 70, 203
Glascock, Thomas, 27, 77
Gleason, William, 52
Gleeson, Michael, 41, 45, 52
Gleeson, William, 52
Glenaquile
Co. Tipperary, 73

Glengall, Lady, 146
Glisan, James and Patrick, 25
Glison, Francis, 43
Glison, William, 32, 34, 44, 93
Going, Robert, 64
Going, Thomas, 111
Gorman, Margaret, 73
Gorman, Thomas, 63, 73, 92, 98, 100,
101, 102, 105, 106, 108, 110, 117,
121, 150
Gortbrack
Co. Tipperary, 33, 42, 45, 78
Gortkelly
Co. Tipperary, 12, 27, 28, 29, 31, 33,
35, 40, 41, 52, 53, 54, 70, 203
Gortnisheny
Co. Tipperary, 32
Grayfort
Co. Tipperary, 53
Grene, Patrick
Surveyor, 78
H
Hawarden, Lord, 150
Hayes, 39, 167
Heenan, George, 75
Hely Hutchinson, J, 140, 141
Hickey, James, 81
HMS Adelaide, 160
HMS Tenedos, 160
Hogan, Michael
Surveyor, 180
Inchifogurty. See Inchiofogarty. See
Inchiofogarty. See Inchiofogarty
Inchiforguty
Co. Tipperary. See Inchioforguty
Inchiofogurty
Co. Tipperary, 10
Jones, Robert H., 43
Jordan, Richard, 70
I
J
9
K
Karney, Dennis, 60
Kearney, 43, 95, 187
Kedragh
Co. Tipperary, 29
Kenedy, Hugh, 48, 85, 87, 89
Kennedy, Christian, 62, 63, 64, 135
Kennedy, Mathew, 26, 33
Kennedy, Philip, 40, 92, 130
Kennedy, William, 43
Kilfean
Co. Kilkenny, 29
Killenleaugh
Co. Tipperary, 54
Killenleigh
Co. Tipperary, 31, 41, 53
Killinclogh
Co. Tipperary, 10
Killinleagh
Co. Tipperary, 33
Killumilagh
Co. Tipperary, 10
Kilmoyle
Co. Tipperary, 36
Kilnagorty
Co. Tipperary, 48
Kirkpatrick, Thomas, 122
Knockane
Co. Tipperary, 31, 38, 41, 52, 53, 54,
70, 203
Knocknabanch
Co. Tipperary. See
Knocknabansh
Co. Tipperary. See Knocknabansha
Knocknabansha
Co. Tipperary, 28, 54
Knohane
Co. Tipperary, 31
Land Commission, 46, 47, 53, 75, 165,
218
Lattin, George, 63, 64
Leamy, John, 41
Leamy, Thomas, 46
Lenigan, James, 53
L

Lidwik, Major Michael, 74
Lilimelagh
Co. Tipperary, 10
Liscrea
Co. Tipperary, 54, 73, 74, 79, 98, 100,
157
Liscreagh
Co. Tipperary, 13, 47, 67
Liscreana
Co. Tipperary, 97
Liscurragh
Co. Tipperary, 69
Lisearmore
Co. Tipperary, 74
Lismore, Lord, 144
Lisseane
o. Tipperary, 26
Llandaff, Lord, 67, 114
Loughmore
Co. Tipperary, 12, 202, 203
Lowry, Thomas Kennedy, 224
M
Macourereah
Co. Tipperary, 33
Magharareigh
Co. Tipperary, 45
Magrath, 39
MaGrath, Richard, 26
Maher, Nicholas, 39, 130
Mahers
Co. Tipperary, 54
Mahoney, Thomas, 43
Marsh, [Nicholas], 104
Maughorareigh
Co. Tipperary, 44
Maughraneigh
Co. Tipperary, 45
McCarthy, Justin, 54
McDonnell, Hugh, 40
McNamara, Patrick, 31
Meagarish Riagh
Co. Tipperary, 78
Mealiffe
Co. Tipperary, 44, 74, 136, 194, 195
Meanus
10
Co. Tipperary, 37
Miller, James
Surveyor, 79
Minchin, Cardin, 30, 31, 33, 96, 167
Moghareagh
Co. Tipperary, 38
Mogherareigh
Co. Tipperary, 39
Mogholarieugh
Co. Tipperary, 31
Moher
Co. Tipperary, 25, 28, 31, 32, 34, 41,
43, 44, 52, 53, 70
Moheragh
Co. Tipperary, 30, 52
Moheraveigh
Co. Tipperary, 12
Moherreagh
Co. Tipperary, 13, 41, 50
Molloy, John, 49
Montgomery, Andrew, 49
Moore, Thomas, 197, 198
Morristown
Co. Kildare, 20, 31, 63, 64, 65
Mulcahy, Hugh, 70
Mullockey, Honora, 15
Murphy, 31
Murphy, James, 60, 61, 62
Murray, Richard, 26
N
Newcomen, Sir Willaim Gleadowe
Newcomen, 62, 66, 67, 68
O
O’ Connell, Daniel, 134, 136
O’Brien Butler, C. M., 70
O’Brien, James, 43
O’Connell, Basil, 165
O’Dwyer, Teig, 26
O’Kelly, Count, 114
O’Leigh, B.
Surveyor, 81
O’Meagher, Denis, 15, 36, 221

P
Paddock of Inch
Co. Tipperary, 35, 38
Parkbeg
Co. Tipperary, 33
Parknabarane
Co. Tipperary, 27
Parsonstown
Co. Tipperary, 75, 179
Patrick Glison, 31
Patrickstown
Co. Tipperary, 10
Peel, Robert, 211
Phelan, David, 38
Phelan, Joseph, 26
Phelan, Mathew, 35
Phelan, William and Patrick, 44
Pobulfogurty
Co. Tipperary, 10
Pollagh
Co. Tipperary, 51, 53, 78
Pollough
Co. Tipperary, 13, 29, 31, 34, 36, 38,
41, 43, 44, 45, 50, 52, 53, 56, 201
Power, David, 115, 131
Power, Dick, 93
Power, Margaret, 107
Power, Peggy, 115
Purcell, 11, 14, 27, 30, 31, 33, 39, 40,
60, 61, 77, 79, 84, 86, 87, 202, 203,
204
Purcell, Pierse, 11
Q
Quinlan, Thomas, 47
R
Rathkeenan
Co. Tipperary, 25
Rathleasty
Co. Tipperary, 75
Rathmanagh
[Co. Tipperary], 19, 58
Reilly, James, 62, 65, 183
Robinson, Joseph, 26
11
Roche, John, 34, 207, 208
Rochestown Castle, 74
Rolymahon
Co. Tipperary, 58
Rosemult
Co. Tipperary, 54
Roskeen
Co. Tipperary, 13, 30, 31, 33, 35, 36,
37, 41, 42, 45, 46, 50, 51, 53, 54,
70, 76, 80, 81, 201, 203
Rosken
Co. Tipperary. See Roskeen
Rosolty
Co. Tipperary. See Rossolty. See
Rossolty. See Rossolty. See
Rossolty
Rosoulty
Co. Tipperary. See Rossoulty. See
Rossoulty. See Rossoulty
Rosqueen
Co. Tipperary. See Rosskeen. See
Rosskeen. See Rosskeen. See
Rosskeen
Rosskeen
Co. Tipperary. See Rosqueen. See
Rosqueen. See Rosqueen. See
Rosqueen. See Rosqueen
Rossmore
Co. Tipperary, 12
Rossmult
Co. Tipperary, 12, 28, 33, 41, 52, 53,
189, 190, 191, 193
Rossolty
Co. Tipperary, 27
Rossoulty
Co. Tipperary, 36, 52
Rossulty
Co. Tipperary, 31, 41
Rowleigh, Richard, 83
Ruskeen
Co. Tipperary. See Roskeen,
Rosqueen. See Roskeen, Rosqueen.
See Roskeen, Rosqueen
Saurin, William, 37
S

Scully, Vincent, 195
Seskin
Co. Tipperary, 25, 31, 41, 51, 53, 54,
70, 203
Shanaghan, John, 83
Shanahan, James
Surveyor, 77
Shanahan, John
Surveyor, 78
Shanballoge
Co. Tipperary, 33
Shea, Robert, 92
Sheil, Richard, 152
Sheils, Richard, 145
Shobarry
Co. Tipperary, 26
Simons, Samuel
Surveyor, 77
Sixbridges
Co. Tipperary, 58
Snipton
Co. Tipperary, 36
Stapleton, John and Patrick, 26
Stapleton, Lady, 83, 84
12
Stapleton, Marcus, 58, 83
Stony, George, 53
Straton, Lt. Col. J., 140
Summerhill
Co. Tipperary, 32
T
Templebeg
Co. Tipperary, 192, 195
Tierney, Roger, 43
Tinihy
Co. Tipperary, 43
Tonwollaine
Co. Tipperary, 26
Troy, 43
Tullamoylan
Co. Tipperary, 64
Turrahine
Co. Tipperary, 69
W
White, Robert, 84, 85