Letter from William Joseph Burke, 18 Middle Gardiner St., Dublin, to Mr. Donelan, stating that he had received his for all his lands with Charles, with the provision of an assignment of £40 for her. She argues that Nehemiah had only a life interest in the lands in question under the marriage settlement and while she was compelled to acknowledge the deed of sale before a "Commissioner for taking acknowledgements of married women", but that no certificate to that effect was ever issued. An action for ejectment was brought by Dermot Donelan against Charles Prisse Wallace, but he refused to accept the jointure of £80.
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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.
Letter from William Molton, 24 Lower Gardiner St., Dublin, to Dermot Donelan, Sylane, enclosing his account with John Donelan in relation to the judgement won by Mrs Margaret Donelan (his wife) and Anne Melville. He thanks him for entertaining George with grouse shooting. " ... indeed he very often entertained us here with an account of his feats in committing murder upon the feathered tribe ... ".
Letter from William Morton, 24 Lower Gardiner St., Dublin, to [Dermott Donelan] stating that he has received notice of the absolute award in the case, and that Mr. John Donelan could not now oppose the award. He wants money to proceed with a decree of dismissal to preclude a similar action by John Donelan. Enclosed copy of notice from Francis Prendergast, Registrar for the Chancery Court, stating that the Lord Chancellor had decreed the award for the defendant in the case of John Donelan against Dermot Donelan as absolute.
Letter from William Morton, 24 Lower Gardiner St., Dublin, to Dermot Donelan, Woodquay, Tuam, stating that he has obtained judgement dismissing the Bill of Mr John Donelan completely.
Letter from Eoghan Ó Tuairisc, Pine View, Ballinasloe, to Rita Kelly enclosing copies of one of her poems which he typed out, and giving his view on it. Also copy of his poem "The Mistletoe", which they had discussed., and as he finishes he is returning "
Letter from H Hinahan, "The Cork Herald Limited, 27 Cook St., Cork, to [Stiophán Bairéad], thanking him for his reports on the Gaelic League. "We are always pleased to do our little share towards your noble effort".
Note from P[adraig] O L[aoghaire] to Stephen Barrett, 24 Albert Place, Grand Canal St., Dublin, stating that he will call over at four [in Irish].
Letter of recommendation from [ ] to [ ] for Pat Horan, a son of a tenant of the writer in [Mightownland]. States that he has not been involved in legal disputes or any trouble with the law in the last fifteen years.
Letter from Redmond Carroll, 49 Summer Hill, Dublin, to Thomas O'Conor Donelan, Sylane, assuring him that he will not be held liable for the bankruptcy of John Burke in the case of Touhy against Burke, as there would have to be a direct order. He states further that Mrs. Clarke admits that the £877.2.9 referred to is held in trust and not part of the assets of John Burke.