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552 22 June 1835
Letter to George Ryan from his cousin Jane, Viscountess de la Hitte
discussing a current legal wrangle. She complains they are still detained by
her uncle, Mr. Harrold, who is “so frightened that he has refused to sign the
[satisfying] of the judgment that was taken on the bond given by my poor
father on his marriage for provision for younger children”. The judgment
needs to be satisfied before Mr. Jephson can take the property she is selling to
him. She requests George to use his influence to persuade Harrold to sign.
Closes sending good wishes to his family. There is a note on the front from
George’s [sister] M. Grehan, explaining Peter [Grehan] states it will be
necessary for George to come to town next Thursday morning.
553 7 July 1835
Letter in French to George Ryan, Inch House, from General Lahitte, Paris,
describing his and his wife's return to France. He recommends that Ryan take
the railway to Liverpool in future as he found it very comfortable and fast.
Gives news of mutual friends and enquires after others. Adds they are about to
depart for Toulouse to be reunited with their child. Notes Peter Grehan is well.
554 [ ] Sept 1835
Letter in French from General Lahitte, Bessiere, Toulouse, to George Ryan,
Inch, reminding him of his promise to visit. Remarks he and his wife often
think of the happy times they spent at Inch. Refers to recent newspaper reports
of cholera outbreaks and reassures Ryan that they disease halted in Toulouse.
Contrasts this with the situation in Italy where cholera is rampant. Asks him to
pass on this news to Lady Elizabeth [White]. Explains that because of the
excessive heat he has not been able to dispatch the wine Ryan requested but
adds he hopes to do so soon. Sends regards to friends in Ireland. Also modern
translation of same.
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