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548 11 May 1831
Letter to George Ryan from J. Hely Hutchinson, [MP] Clonmell referring to
[Tipperary elections], enclosing £10 “the expenses of the freeholders coming
from three [baronies] through Borrisoleigh”. Requests Ryan to secure him an
agent to forward the freeholders “& to attend to my interests generally”. A
note by Ryan records £20 was enclosed.
549 24 May 1831
Letter to George Ryan from J. Hely Hutchinson, Knocklofty, Clonmel
thanking Ryan for his generous conduct [returning of £10 erroneously sent to
him]. Refers to Lord Donoghmore’s health.
550 July 1834
Letter to George Ryan, Morley’s Hotel, Trafalgar Square, from his cousin
Count Justin McCarthy, who explains he is soon to go abroad and regrets he
was away from home when George called. He hopes they will meet again.
551 8 June [1835]
Letter to George Ryan from his brother, John D. Ryan, informing him of the
death of Edmond [Lenigan], and detailing the contents of his will. Lenigan left
his Cashel property (worth £120 a year) to John Ryan and his wife Anne,
while his lands in Longford and the rest of the property went to James [
]. The body “underwent a surgical examination this morning by Sir B.
Brodie…….and most extraordinary to say, that no immediate cause could be
ascertained to account for the affliction of his limbs”. He moves on to discuss
his own prospects. The paymastership is worth only £100 a year “so I do not
of course take it”. A recent Bill passed in the House of Lords reduced the
number of Inspectors of Police in Ireland to 4, so he is not confident of
securing one. Richard Sheil is doing all he can to help and is in almost daily
contact with Sir H. Vivian in the hopes of securing a position in the Ordnance
Dept. Sir Vivian is very helpful, but also Ryan notes “so dirty”.
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