Descriptive List - University College Cork Library

house there or in Cheltenham. Sends regard to George’s family and their
nephew George Grehan.
4pp
567 April 1836
Letter in French to George Ryan, Inch, from General Lahitte, Castelrine,
Bessiers, Toulouse, informing him he received the Certificate of Embarkation
for the wine Ryan wanted and hopes it will reach him before he leaves
Ireland. Adds his family is looking forward to seeing him in France and passes
on his wife Jenny's good wishes. Also modern English translation of same.
568 7 May 1836
2 items
Letter to George Ryan from his sister Margaret Grehan, discussing general
family news and informing him Mathew bought their brother John’s carriage
for £15. Stephen (Grehan) has the money and is anxious to give George his
share. Mentions the travel plans of family and friends including Justin
McCarthy in Paris, adding “I should like to travel but feel lazy to undertake
the journey”. Notes the suddenness of Lady Glengalls death.
569 11 May 1836
Letter to George Ryan from his sister Eliza Bennett, complaining that no
member of her family has written to her recently. She comments on news of
friends and relatives stating “I love you all, & am anxious & interested in your
happiness as much as ever though I seldom see you”. She presumes Edmund
Lenigan has not survived his illness, and hopes he was induced to see a
clergyman before he died. That, she feels, would be a great comfort to those
left behind. She encourages George to take a Tour over the summer, and
mentions a visit to Captain and Mrs. Whyte who are quartered in Birr.
Requests news of members of the Seagrave, Grehan and other related
families.
4pp
570 13 May 1836
Letter from Margaret Grehan to George Ryan discussing news of family and
friends. She also informs George the vessel has arrived with the wine, and that
Stephen wishes to know should he bottle it before forwarding it to Inch.
146
4pp
3pp