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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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