There is a marked absence of title deeds in this collection. These schedules show that some deeds were sent to E and G Stapleton and others were lodged in the bank. E and G Stapleton were responsible for the compilation of an abstract of title to the Belvoir estate in 1910 [see LE6/B/400], a necessary prerequisite for the sale of the estate. [See also LE6/B/525].
Schedule of 16 deeds 1807-1857 relating to the Lynch's title to the Duras estate, lodged by E and G Stapleton, on behalf of John Wilson Lynch, in the Provincial Bank of Ireland, Dublin.
Mainly compiled of lists of solicitors' costs due by Patrick M Lynch and John Wilson Lynch, incurred in legal proceedings and in the drawing up of various deeds.
Costs due to John O'Donnell, solicitor to Mary Wilson, involving a deed of conveyance, Mrs Mary Wilson (1), John Wilson Lynch (2) and Henry Butler and E T Stapleton (3). Total costs = £153.8.4. [see LE6/A/28].
Costs due to Messrs E and G Stapleton, involving; Bernard Murphy's insurance, letting of Belmont, Co. Galway to Edmond Blake; sale and conveyance of lands of Lissyegan, Co. Galway to Rev Sir William Ross Mahon Bart; release of the mortgage held by George Morris on the Roo demesne [Daly's estate]; Brabazon estate and land at Renmore [Mile Bush and the Gatelodge]; satisfaction of judgment in a case Browne and another v Wilson; loan of £6,000 from Mrs Whiteside, secured by mortgage on Belvoir estate; assignment of mortgage held by Perrott and others for £1,000 on land of Finshinmore to E T Stapleton; release of mortgage for £1,775; release of mortgage, dated 15 July 1859, held by Presentation Nuns. Total costs = £172.14.0. [see LE6/A/53].
[Cover] letter [for above costs] from E and G Stapleton, at his request they send their costs since July 1878. They have deducted 20% off the statutory fees, as they are aware of the 'considerable loss' he suffered due to the non-payment of rents by many of his tenants, against whom they took legal proceedings.
A variety of items relating to a case Vandeleur v Wilson, a draft lease and the death of John Wilson Lynch's brother, William Joseph Lynch. Also includes a decree for the ejectment of 3 tenants of Funshinmore, Duras estate, and a list of Patrick M Lynch's debts, when he died.
Letter from John Kilkelly, Midland Great Western Railway of Ireland, Solicitor's Office, 46 Upper Mount St. Dublin, stating his approval of the draft lease with regard to the £1,050 and Reverend Mother.
Copy Rental of the Belvoir estate of David John Wilson, giving names of tenants, rents due from particular lands, and quantity of lands. Includes list of widows and labourers.