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.

Letter from H Fairfax B Archer, Barton Cottage, Bury St. Edmunds, to Dermot O'Conor Donelan, hoping that he received his letter to Charring Cross Hotel. He states that the account needs to be wound up as soon as possible so that there can be a final settlement of Mrs Best's estate, and he hopes to hear from him soon.

Partial letter from H Fairfax B Archer, Barton Cottage, Bury St. Edmunds, to Dermot O'Conor Donelan, stating that the figures he has quoted to him in relation to Mrs Best's account are quite correct. He states further that he hopes that as accurate an account as possible will be drawn up.

Letter from H Fairfax B Archer, Barton Cottage, Bury St. Edmunds, to Dermot O'Conor Donelan, stating that there is no uncertainty about the account on their side, and that Mrs Best stated that all money received by her sister from Donelan had been noted. He states that he will accept £348.9.1 in settlement of the judgement and IOU.

Letter from H Fairfax B Archer, Barton Cottage, Bury St. Edmunds, to Dermot O'Conor Donelan, enclosing a receipt for £330, but stating that there is still some money outstanding, and that he cannot accept that the account is settled. He asks for the remainder as soon as possible to close the matter.

Letter and receipt for £18 from H Fairfax B Archer, administrator of the estates of Miss Caroline Georgina Best, to Dermot O'Conor Donelan, as final payment for the 1831 judgement and 1856 IOU. "I greatly sympathise with you respecting the trouble you have had with the land in Ireland".

Letter and receipt for £18 from H Fairfax B Archer, administrator of the estates of Miss Caroline Georgina Best, to Dermot O'Conor Donelan, as final payment for the 1831 judgement and 1856 IOU. "I greatly sympathise with you respecting the trouble you have had with the land in Ireland".

Letter from Wheatley & Co., Solrs., to D O'C Donelan informing him that Miss Mary Ann Farrell died six days previously, he asks that he would pay the half year annuity to them to cover incidental expenses.

Statement in the case of James Joyce against Thomas O'Conor Donelan under the Land Act, relating to the holding of Cartron, Guithinaskley held by the Joyce family going back to 1779. Includes details of improvements made on the holdings.