Letters from [ ], Manager of the College Green branch of the Hibernian Bank, to Dermot O'Conor Donelan, relating to Burke's mortgage.

Bond between Dermott Donelan of Sylane and William Mawderley Best of Dublin, relating to a judgment of £400 won against him. Also an IOU from Donelan to Best dated 17 May 1856, for £50 relating to the bond.

Receipts from William Mawderley Best, to Dermot Donelan for £12 being interest on a loan of £200.

Receipts from William Mawderley Best, to Dermot Donelan for £12 being interest on a loan of £200.

Envelope sent from Maudesley Best acknowledging receipt of the interest, to D Donelan.

Letter from William Best, 89 Chancey Lane, to his cousin Tom O'Conor Donelan enclosing receipts. He regrets not doing what he asked in the university elections. He comments that the actions of Mr. Beales, a revising barrister from Middlesex, will prove him right.

Letter from E Gerycane Best, 87 Westbourne Terrace, Hyde Park, London, to Thomas Donelan, Sylane, Tuam, Galway, informing him of the death of her husband William.

Letter from W H Best, 89 Chancery Lane, London, to his uncle Dermot O'Conor Donelan thanking him for his letter and the draft of £10. He is glad to hear a good account of the Bishop and asks to be remembered to his aunts and cousins.

Letter from E Gerycane Best, 87 Westbourne Terrace, Hyde Park, London, to Thomas Donelan, thanking him for his kind letter and remittance therein. Speaks of William's Godson, and says that she will send copies of notices which appeared in "the Times" of the 18th December. Says that if either he or Mrs. Donelan were in London she would be delighted to see them.

Letter from H Fairfax B Archer, Barton Cottage, Bury St. Edmunds, to Dermot O'Conor Donelan, stating that he would be grateful if he could pay the principal sum as he proposes to do, as it would allow him to settle Mrs. Best's affairs. He talks about a visit to Dublin during a yachting trip to the Clyde, and states that he would be interested to go shooting in Ireland sometime, as it is getting so expensive in Scotland and England.