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340 21 March 1706
Note to John Ryan, Inch, from [Begly] informing him he intends to pass on
Ryan’s account of the state of affairs to Lady Stapleton.
341 1 Aug 1719
Letter to John Ryan, Inch from Robert White, [MP], London, discussing Lady
Stapleton’s efforts to reclaim her rights in a matter in which “your brother in
Justice Mathew” is handling. Refers to other similar matters in which Ryan
has an interest, and Ryan’s plans “to drink the Waters in France”. Closes with
warm remembrances to members of the Ryan family.
342 16 May 1721
Account of monies paid out by Col. Nicolas Purcell on behalf of Mr. John
Ryan, e.g. 10 June “by Cash paid to Mr. John Butler of Dublin for the use of
Mr. Richard Butler 10:00:00. The account totals £111.17.08 of which just
over £6 is outstanding.
343 10 June 1721
Letter to John Ryan, Inch, from Robert White, Walburton, thanking him for
the timely £20 forwarded. Gives a general account of his doings but
complains of feeling cut off “I know no more in a Manner what’s doing in
London (tho I’ve frequent letters from thence) than if I was in America”.
Notes the farmers in the area are upset over the price of wool although the
harvest looks set to be bountiful. He hopes that is also the case in Ireland
adding,“for Famine & Pestilence is much worse than ye want of money”.
Mentions Justin Mathew and closes with warm remembrances to the Ryan
family.
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