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He hopes that RS will find him a position “better and more to my taste than a
barrack mastership”. Closes requesting news of family and friends.
575 17 July 1836
Affectionate letter to George Ryan from his cousin Maria, Lady Browne,
expressing her gratitude for his consideration in visiting her husband, Sir
John Browne, and remarking on how pleased they both were by at the
attention shown to Sir John by her family, “particularly those I love as believe
me I do you”. Mentions her plans to go to Cork to meet with “my darling
Joseph”. Closes with news of relatives and friends.
576 27 July 1836
Letter to George Ryan from his sister Margaret Grehan at Banna discussing
his continental travels [with her husband Stephen] and their visit to General
Lahitte at Toulouse. She encourages them to visit Paris and to meet the
O’Briens there. Mentions she heard from Eliza who is still troubled about her
boys’ future. Closes enquiring after people he may have met.
577 23 August 1836
Letter to George Ryan from his cousin A. Standish Barry, London, discussing
family news. He inquires if George recieved the last letter forwarded by
[Standish] and his bride and describes their honeymoon travel plans. Adds his
household is busy packing to go to Brighton for the winter. Refers to Ryan’s
addmittance as a member of the reform Club on the 27 th July. A note added by
G. Standish Barry also refers to this and details when the relevant payments
should be made.
4pp
578 24 August 1836
Letter to George Ryan from his sister Margaret Grehan, just returned from
Banna. She responds to the news in his letter and states her surprise at Henry
Barry’s recent marriage. Gives news of family and friends, many of whom are
currently traveling n the Continent. She complains of the heat of Dublin after
her trip to the country and requests his cook send her honey if there is any to
spare as “it is so pleasant to have for colds in the winter”.
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