Identity area
Reference code
IE OCL P131/2/2/2/3
Title
Letter books.
Date(s)
- December 1868- December 1870 (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
1192 pp
Context area
Name of creator
(1846-1926)
Repository
Archival history
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Two letter books belonging to Benjamin Bloomfield Trench. The books contains letters sent to and sent by Benjamin. The majority of the letters within the books concern Benjamin's involvement in horse breeding.
Personal topics are also briefly touched upon with two notable examples. The first is a letter from Herbert Kennan proposing that Benjamin and he only shake hands once and then 'drop this courtesy, which has existed too long without further explanation.' The second letter dated 7 December 1868 is from Henry Trench scolding Benjamin for borrowing money from D.A M'Cready and stating that he will no longer be allowed to use the account for personal expenses.