Descriptive List - University College Cork Library
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413 [1789]<br />
End portion of a draft letter by George Ryan to [Dr. ] discussing the<br />
perilous state of his finances and requesting that £100 be sent to Mr. Gorman<br />
in London.<br />
414 21 Jan 1789<br />
Draft letter from George Ryan, Toulouse, to [ ] expressing his and<br />
Mary’s relief at receiving news from home, and thanking the addressee for<br />
settling the account with Mr. Gorman. Notes however that although his<br />
accounts are settled, he is in need of cash. He proposes travelling to Ireland to<br />
finally settle his affairs “however unpleasant two long sea voyages may be”.<br />
He regrets that while away his wife would be on her own but consoles himself<br />
they have friends who would look after her.<br />
2pp<br />
415 21 Jan 1789<br />
Draft letter from George Ryan in Toulouse to [Mr. Gorman] discussing a bill<br />
for £96 received, which he had presumed paid. Refers to recent<br />
correspondence on the matter, and details instructions forwarded to Mr. Roche<br />
concerning payments due.<br />
416 17 Mar 1789<br />
Draft letter from George Ryan, Toulouse, to [ ], discussing his finances.<br />
Explains that he and Mary will not be able to visit Ireland until after the birth<br />
of their second child, and so hope to return in the Spring of 1790. He thanks<br />
the addressee for his assistance in managing his affairs “for you know full<br />
well my dear Sir I have no other resource”. Mentions plans to have his son<br />
“enoculated”. Refers also to his concerns regarding Mr. Gorman’s account.<br />
417 8 April 1789<br />
Incomplete draft of a letter from George Ryan, Toulouse, to [ ] discussing<br />
the May rent bills due on his Irish estate, and directing payments to be made<br />
from this revenue as soon as possible.<br />
102<br />
1p<br />
3pp<br />
3pp<br />
1p