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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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