Rough draft of memorandum by DFN of Whitney and Moore, solrs., discussing the case and stating that he will speak with Dermot in relation to the loan in question [very fragile - hydrolysis].

Later nineteenth century copy deed of marriage settlement between Thomas and Mary Donelan, of the first part, Dermot Donelan, of the second part, William Keary and Maria, his daughter, of the third part, Thomas Hynes and William Keary Jnr., of the fourth part, and James Kirwan of the fifth part. [Illegible and very fragile, has suffered from hydrolysis].

Later nineteenth century copy of extracts from the reports of the Acts of Settlement relating to Laughlin Connor. He claims lands in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon and appears to have a lot of lands mortgaged to him by various individuals.

Letter from William Joseph Burke, 18 Middle Gardiner St., Dublin, to Dermot Donelan discussing the terms of the jointure to be settled upon his sister. He advises to leave the matter at the discretion of his son Thomas Donelan.

Draft memorandum of deed of sale to be placed before the Court of [ ] between Joseph Burke of Ower of the first part, and Dermot Donelan and Belinda his daughter of the second part, of a judgement of 1836. In the Court of Common Pleas that year, James Burke obtained a judgement of £1,500 against John Hamilton Peyton and Mary Chamber Peyton his wife, of Partin, County Leitrim. Joseph Burke assigned the interest of this award to Dermot and Belinda Donelan.

Letter from Thomas O'Conor Donelan, Northumberland Hotel, Dublin, to his father, stating that he has sent down the draft deed as revised by Charles Kelly the solicitor. He feels that he should have the power to entail to his own daughter in the event of himself, Bill or William producing no sons. He asks them to think about it and return the draft as soon as possible , "It can do no harm" Says Bill has gone to Trinity, and to forward a letter of credit if the heifers are sold.

Letter from Thomas O'Conor Donelan, Northumberland Hotel, to "My dear Papa", stating that he had received the articles, and says that it is the only way to clear the old settlements on the lands. He says that he has seen Miss Lambie's receipt for the bonds in the General Post Office. Says that he is going to [ ] Bridge for a week.

Pay order from Joseph Kelly, Dublin, to pay Thomas O'Conor Donelan, Sylane, Tuam, the sum of £23.4.6.

Letter from William Joyce, 116 Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin, to Thomas O'Conor Donelan, Sylane, Tuam, relating to the estate of H J Dolphin, Bushfield. He states that a search in the Registry Office has uncovered some deeds relating to lands in County Galway, a marriage settlement of 1851 and a conveyance of 1856. He asks if any portion of the lands known as Bushfield, which were sold in the Encumbered Estates Court belonged to Mr Dolphin? He is sorry to trouble him but states that it will be necessary to prove that the deeds do not influence Mr Dolphin's estate.

Bill of costs from Redmond and Anthony R Carroll, Solrs., to Thomas O'Conor Donelan, for associated costs in the arrangement of the loan for Miss Anne Browne. Total costs come to around £70.