Descriptive List - University College Cork Library

10. George Edward Ryan 1844-1927
10.1 Letters
602 1 May 1878
Letter to George Ryan from his cousin, Marion Ryan, 3 Martello Avenue,
Kingstown, thanking him for the cheque forwarded to her and chatting about
family news. Refers to a visit by Cora Whyte and Laetitia to show off the
toilette they wore to the recent wedding of Major Whyte. Also formal stamped
receipt for £945.17.7 “the sum due to me on the Inch property".
603 1 May 1878
2 items
Letter to George Ryan from his cousin Nina Ryan, 3 Martello Avenue,
Kingstown, acknowledging receipt of the £1135.0.9 “for which I suppose I
must be polite and thank you – but which I had much rather you had kept”.
Chats about family news. Enclosed is stamped receipt.
604 5 Oct 1888
2 items
Incomplete torn letter to [George Ryan] from [ ], Mallow, Co.
Cork,discussing his and his wife Mary’s intention to winter abroad, and
[Ryan’s ] assistance in their affairs.
3pp
605 23 April 1914
See Also
/335ff Letter to George Ryan, Inch , from his cousin Valentine Ryan, Grand Hotel
d’Angelterre, Vevey, discussing Castle Fogarty business. Directs George to
take £1000 from Valentines stocks as “remuneration for executorship”, and
authorises him to carry on the improvements at Castle Fogarty he feels are
needed. Refers also to his recent ill health.
3pp
606 [n.d.]
See Also
/582 Letter to George Ryan from his brother Charles referring to legal dealings
between them. He feels Roche’s (solicitors) charges are exorbitant and
cautions “don’t let the brute swindle you”. He has applied for the Clonmel
Adjutancy and is confident of getting it. Adds Mary and Cora [Ryan] are
156