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Two boxes of letters from ‘D’ -principally Darley, Orpen & McGillycuddy/Synnot, solicitors, Dublin, who write mainly in their capacity as solicitors to the Rosse estate, but who also acted for other employers of Garvey as well.

‘B’ - principally Richard F. Barry & Son, solicitors, Birr.

Box of in-letters from correspondents whose names begin with ‘A’ and ‘C’, including correspondence about Sir Nesbitt Armstrong’s trusts, and letters from James Callaghan (a thatcher employed by the Rosse estate), from the ‘Chief of Staff, January 1923’ about the occupation of Birr Castle by the Free State Army, from W. Y. Chisholm (manager of the Rosse sawmill [see Q/327]), from Miss Edith A. Cramer, [see M/18], from Messrs Coutts & Co., etc.

Includes: Letter from Padraig Ua Maolchatha, Col. Comdt., G. O. C. 3rd Southern Command, Roscrea: I am directed by the Chief of General Staff to inform you that it will not be possible to evacuate any portion of the premises occupied by the troops before Christmas. I am at present unable to give you any idea when we may be able to evacuate Birr Castle but assure you that we will not occupy it any longer than necessary. I regret being unable to facilitate Lord Rosse’s family in this matter but trust that the owner will appreciate the circumstances which force us to remain in occupation.’ (4 December 1922)

Includes letter from Capt. F. O’Brien for the Chief of General Staff, Dublin, to Toler Garvey: ‘I have been in communication with the General Officer Commanding of the Area who informs me that we was aware of game being shot on the Rosse Estate, but did not prevent it, as he was not aware that the game was preserved.’ (8 January 1923)

Bundle of forms from inland revenue issued to A&L Goodbody following the death of Lord Edward Henry Trafalgar Digby in 1920. Following his death, the trustees of his will were bequeathed the proceeds of sale of lands in Ireland agreed to be sold through the Irish Land Commission. Includes schedule of particulars of buildings and lands of Lord Digby's King's County estate which contain detailed lists of occupiers, acreage and tenure of interest.

Leaflets printed by Henry Trench seeking information on people who moved to America around 1850.

Information on the school. Includes:
– notes on staff and statistics (n.d., 2pp);
– printed advertisement for College (n.d., 1p.);
– printed advertisement for the College, with lithograph of the College exterior and grounds (n.d., 6 copies);
– results of Easter examinations at the College (1869, 3pp);
– printed circular from Fr George C. Kelly SJ informing parents of the amalgamation of St. Stanislaus College, Tullabeg with Clongowes Wood College, county Kildare (26 June 1886, 1p.)

Two photocopies of german records, and typed notes regarding the genealogy of the Cronhelm family.

Envelope of information once attached to a portrait of John Warneford Armstrong of Ballycumber House, sent by his great-grandson, S.A. Walpole, to Reverend Canon Adam Lamb.

Volumes recording details of patients admitted to the County Hospital. Data recorded in each volume varies slightly but mainly includes:

Admission Number

Previous Number if any

Date of admission or birth

Name of inmate

Age/Sex

Description (Married, Single, etc.) or 'If adult whether single, married, widow or widower; if child, whether orphan, deserted, illegitimate or legitimate'

Religious Denomination,

Residence immediately prior to admission

Name and address of nearest relative and degree of relationship

Employment or Calling

No of dependents

Disease or other cause rendering admission necessary

Who gave recommendation for admission

Date of discharge or death.