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409 13 July 1788
Draft letter from George Ryan, Toulouse, to [ ] thanking him for the gift
of a cask of tongues “They are very great treat to us particularly to May who
is remarkable fond of cold tongue”. Reveals that they have become anxious
due to the dearth of letters from Limerick and enquires after Margaret’s safe
delivery. Requests in particular that Mr. Gorman be reimbursed the £100
owed as speedily as possible and speaks of his worries regarding where the
money to meet his expenses after September will come from.
410 31 Aug 1788
Draft letter from George Ryan, Toulouse, to [ ]acknowledging monies
sent and requesting that Mr. Gorman’s bill for £100 be attended to. He
despairs of his affairs ever being properly settled. Gives news of Mary and
their little son “she only waits his producing his teeth to wean him”, and
relays her thanks for the shifts and firkin of butter sent. Complains bitterly that
no one from home is writing to them “I sometimes think myself back in the
bowells of Peru forgotten largely by all my family”.
411 1 Oct 1788
412 [1788]
Draft letter from George Ryan, Toulouse, to [ ]discussing the
management of his affairs, particularly the November rentals. States his living
expenses over the past two years amounted to 12450 livres. After breaking
down this figure he declares, “I give you my honour there is not a single livre
that could well be avoided at some time.” Requests a bond for 1000 livres per
month to be set up to relieve his anxiety. Assures the recipient he has Ryan’s
full permission and authority to make financial arrangements on his behalf.
Requests advice in dealing with a particularly troublesome creditor.
Draft letter from George Ryan, to [Mr. Gorman, Banker] detailing his distress
at learning that contrary to his instruction the £100 pounds owed to Gorman
was not paid. Requests time to clear up the matter.
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