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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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