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the health of various family members and George Ryan’s desire [to go into<br />
military service]. Refers also to Dan Ryan’s matrimonial prospects.<br />
466 15-16 July 1814<br />
467 [n.d.]<br />
Letter to Mary Ryan from her sister in law Mary Nash, RMC, Sandhurst,<br />
sending her congratulations to Mary’s daughter Margaret Grehan “on the<br />
happy event of her emancipation from the young bones in her stomach”, and<br />
thanking her for passing on the news. Chats about the activities of her<br />
daughters and their families, and the favourable reports she has heard of Eliza<br />
Ryan whom she longs to see, along with her grandson John Barry. Regrets she<br />
was not requested in the past to look for a Commission for George Ryan as<br />
now with “the present state of Europe” she would not be successful. Expresses<br />
her wish to receive more letters from Mary’s sons. Letter added to by Fanny<br />
Bouvier who expresses her affection for her Aunt, Mary Ryan, and explains<br />
the duties of motherhood and refurbishing have prevented her from writing<br />
before this. Sends greetings to friends and relatives.<br />
Letter to Mary Ryan from her sister in law Mary Nash expressing her delight<br />
at her plans for them to meet. She will find comfort in the visit after Fanny has<br />
left for Malta. Refers to their success in getting order for Capt Charles Ottor to<br />
sail to the Mediterranean. Fanny will now travel on his ship. She is looking for<br />
a maid to accompany Fanny , amoungst other attributes she must be “prudent<br />
steady & goodtempered understands all about a lady, such as Hair dressing,<br />
Millinary, Mantua Making & getting up Fine Linen”.<br />
5. Major Denis MulRyan (d. 1803)<br />
See Also<br />
/14, /428, /440<br />
468 18 Oct 1782<br />
Letter to George Ryan in London from his brother Denis in Gant, mainly<br />
discussing family news and his finances. He is relieved that George is back<br />
safely in London, and teases that Molly D’Alton was annoyed he did not<br />
convey Miss Norry with him. Enquires if anyone knows whether Muns<br />
Harrold has appointed a person in London on whom Denis might draw for the<br />
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