Descriptive List - University College Cork Library
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398 26 July 1787<br />
Letter in French directed to George Ryan, Spa, from P. Van Schood,<br />
Bruxelles, detailing monies owed by Ryan.<br />
399 30 August 1787<br />
Draft letter from George Ryan, Paris, to [ ] discussing his personal<br />
finances. Referring to his request that £200 be settled in Paris for his use, as<br />
this was not arranged he instead extended his credit with Mr. Gorman, the bill<br />
for which he hopes the recipient will clear. He is anxious to avoid expense and<br />
so wishes to leave Paris as soon as possible. The roads are smooth and their<br />
carriage comfortable but they have yet to travel 500 miles, and he hopes to be<br />
in Toulouse by the 15 th . Mentions he has been suffering from gout but has<br />
found the gout relieved his breathing difficulties.<br />
400 18 Nov 1787<br />
Draft letter from George Ryan in Toulouse to [ ] informing him of the<br />
safe delivery of Mary’s child [their son Daniel], and empathising with his<br />
attacks of gout. From experience he advises the only relief is “the pitch<br />
Plaster”. Advises also “the constant use of flannel inside waistcoats, drawers<br />
& socks, avoiding the night & damp air & a good deal of exercise”. Discusses<br />
his finances and the proposed sale of lands at Liscrea to pay off some<br />
creditors. He does not think they will stay too long in Toulouse as it is<br />
expensive and requests some financial assistance prior to the proposed land<br />
sales.<br />
401 12 March 1788<br />
Draft letter from George Ryan in Toulouse to [ ], commenting “I am<br />
doomed never to get a letter from Ireland that does not throw me into the<br />
mulligrubs”. States he has written to [George] Roche to declare “I have been<br />
these 11 months past building castles in the air tho on a foundation laid by<br />
himself”. Declares his Irish interests have not been well looked after, and<br />
entreats the recipient to meet with Roche so that the two of them can work on<br />
his affairs “at least matters might be brought to the point I wish which is that<br />
he will either act for me or lett me act for myself”. Details some of his more<br />
pressing accounts with Mr. Gorman. Also Draft letter to Roche as referred to<br />
above, blaming Roche’s disinterest for the state of his affairs. Details steps by<br />
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