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383 28 June 1781
Letter to George Ryan from John McCarthy, Springhouse wishing him well in
his matrimonial endeavors. Details monies due to [J] Fogarty and Thomas
Longe, adding he has set up a credit with Mr. Mathew to pay the amount due.
Refers to the recent death of Mr. Mathew’s wife “that charming worthy
woman”. Refers also to his own recent ill health.
384 19 May 1783
Letter to George Ryan, Pennywell, Limerick from his niece Eliza Woulfe,
teasingly comparing his exploits with those of Cervantes’ hero Don Quixote.
Teases about his romance “ So my poor Don is really & sincerely most
desperately in love with the sister of the one he intended to like”. Closes with
family news and exhorts him to visit.
386 3 June 1783
Letter to George Ryan from Eliza Woulfe, whimsically wishing she was
present in Dublin to contribute to the success of [his proposal]. Refers
jokingly to the rumours around Carrick regarding who he has resolved to
marry – Miss Taylor of Swords or Miss Browne of Castle Browne. Gives
news of Miss Downing and Mr. Shee, and adds her mothers health has
improved.
387 7 June 1783
Letter from Eliza Woulfe to George Ryan in Dublin indicting him in a mock
formal manner for not writing to her. Declares she depends on him to raise her
spirits. Passes on news of relatives and friends and her mother’s request that
he bring back 1 dozen drinking glasses with him from town. She requests
Erick to buy some material for her from Coleman and Troy.
387 14 June 1783
Letter to George Ryan c/o Globe Coffee House, Dublin, from his sister Mary
Nash, Lodge. In an intimate chatty manner she recounts the latest news and
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