Descriptive List - University College Cork Library

622 23 Nov 1921
Letter to Molly Ryan from her father George, Cosford, Thursley, Surrey,
detailing his plans to depart for Weymouth, and the doings of various family
members and friends. Describes a recent shoot where he “Got 115 birds &
some extra. I found I was too still & slow”. Mentions he sent back the portrait
of Major Phillips and has written to Castle Fogarty “to decline with thanks
repairing the range for them”. He recently enjoyed eating some Jerusalem
Artichoke which he urges her to try.
623 [28 Nov 1921]
Letter to Molly Ryan from her father George, 3 Grosvener Road, detailing his
arrival there from Cosford. Mentions, “The old Aunt [French] is dying”. Notes
the pheasants he brought with him had to be sent out to be plucked “the
servant here had never had to deal with a pheasant in its feathers in her
experience”. Gives news of family and friends, and his plans for returning
home which necessitate leaving his dog in quarantine “I am not sorry not to
have him as a fellow traveller”.
624 30 Nov 1921
Letter to Molly Ryan from her father George, 3 Grosvenor Road, [London]
detailing his plans for his return to Inch. Describes also a visit to the ship
‘Royal Oak’ “ an extraordinary combination of big guns, steel plates &
electric buttons”. Also describes a trip to a china shop where he purchased a
dinner service for £12, a wedding gift for [Aileen Grehan and Joss Ryan], who
are to be married at Clonmeen Co. Cork “(SF permitting)”.
625 23 Dec 1923 –24 Jan 1924
Letters from Mary Sherlock, 15 Harcourt St., Dublin, to her niece Mary Ryan
discussing family news and her recent activities. Also some unsigned greeting
cards.
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