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14 Richard Ryan (1888 – 1927)
14.1 Letters
636 20 April 1927
Letter to Richard Ryan from Risteard Pennefeather, Marlow, Goolds Cross,
Co. Tipperary, of the Clodragh Drainage Board, informing him of the
inclusion of a vote of condolence into the Minutes of the Board, on the death
of his father, their late chairman, George Ryan.
637 8 April 1930
14.2 Diaries
638 1927
Letter to Dick Ryan from [his sister Mary], Harrow House, Killiney, Co.
Dublin, enclosing copies of correspondence between their grandparents and
their father. Refers also to his suffering from malaria. Enclosed (1) 15 Aug
1857, a letter from George Ryan in Paris, visiting his daughters at school to
his wife Catharine. He describes their daughters Mary and Cora “The former
is much improved in appearance since I first wrote”, and his daily activities.
Mentions meeting friends and being requested to carry back goods in his
carriage. The bill from the convent is likely to be £170 or &180. Details some
purchases made.
(2) 16 Aug 1877 Letter from George Ryan, Paris, to his wife Catherine,
describing the previous nights illuminations at the Tuileries Gardens. He is
waiting to hear the results of their daughter’s examinations “It will be a great
disappointment to Mary if she does not get the premiere medallion again”. He
bought a cloak for Henrietta from Cora and Mary which she accepted only
after much fuss “I think I partly appeased her by promising a subscription for
her poor”.
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Country Gentleman’s Estate Book and Diary begun by George Ryan, and
taken over in February by his son Richard (Dick) Ryan. Brief daily entries
record weather conditions, work on the home farm, daily activities and
business correspondence until the 18 th Feb when his son takes over, “Arrived
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