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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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