Copy of statement of Dermot Donelan in the case of Dorothea Donelan against Wallace. He states that Nehemiah Donelan inherited all the interest, debts etc., from his father Nicholas. He states that as the surviving trustee of the indenture dated 22 August 1807 he is entitled to £60 off the lands. He states that the deed of sale should be set aside as Nehemiah had only a life-interest in the lands in question, and that they were not legally his to sell to Charles Piersse Wallace.

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.

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.

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, Dublin, to his father, saying he received the draft deeds and discussed them with Charles Kelly. He states that he can hold the lands and security for his life. He ends by saying that he met Denny yesterday who was keen to visit them.

Letter from Thomas Donelan, Northumberland Hotel, Dublin, to his father, telling him to sign the deeds for the division of the £3000. Also tells him about other legal dealings.

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.

Legal costs relating to the copying of legal documents.