Mount Argus; Lands: Quarry Field: Ms, note re footage of Bisette ground (Quarry field?)
Mount Argus; Lands: Quarry Field: Fr Richard Curran, CP, Rector, Mount Argus, Dublin, to Mr. Nolan/Whelan, c/o L. & F. 29, Ely Place, Dublin. Refers to offer to sell Quarry Field for £2.750. Refers back to previous correspondence in 1914 (when £3,000 was asked). Since 1914 the houses have been sold for £1,400: so sum of £1,660 for field alone has been increased by £1,150! He is prepared to recommend to Provincial the price of £2,000 for field now in 1920. But Whelan would have to deal with plot holders claims, if any.
Mount Argus; Lands: Quarry Field: Fr Richard Curran, CP, Rector, Mount Argus, Dublin, to Procurator General, Rome. (Recto) asks permission to buy Quary field for £2.200. Sebastian had put aside £1,700, so it seems only £500 had to be raised. (Verso) typewritten: permission granted. sigtned Angelus, Vic. Generalis.
Mount Argus; Lands: Quarry Field: From Fr Richard Curran, CP, Rector, Mount Argus, Dublin, to Lett & Featherstonehaugh, Solrs., 23, Ely Place: Reference to interview with plotholders, community would prefer to abandon any idea of purchase unless thye are assured plotholders have been compensated by Mr. Nolan and are willng to give up plots.
Mount Argus; Lands: Quarry Field: to Fr Richard Curran, CP, Rector, Mount Argus, Dublin, from T.F. O'Connell, Solicitors, 34 Kildare Street, Dublin: one plotholder has not yet signed, When that is done,they will give cheque for £500 to Nolan/Whelan's solicitors.
Mount Argus; Lands: Quarry Field: Correspondence between the Rector, Fr. Sebastian Slean, C.P., and Lett & Fetherstonehaugh, Solicitors, 23 Ely Place, Dublin and Mullingar, concerning the field (and buildings) known as Quarry Field. Typewritten: Lett & Fetherstonhaugh, Solrs. to Fr Sebastian, CP, Mt Argus, Dublin. Inquires on behalf of Whelan Estate, if the Mt require the grazing of Quarry field. If the Mt is interested in the purchase, there is a chance of arranging a sale.
On back (verso) Copy in pencil of the Reply 1914..07.02
Some years previous it had been agreed with Mr. Lett that the grazing was required each year unless the contrary was expressed. Re sale: could more particulars be given on the 4 points Sebastian raises. 1) No of houses, 2) amount of Rates, 3) minimum price that'd be asked; 4) would Quarry Field be sold separately. from the houses.
Mount Argus; Lands: Quarry Field: Correspondence between the Rector, Fr. Sebastian Slean, C.P., and Lett & Fetherstonehaugh, Solicitors, 23 Ely Place, Dublin and Mullingar, concerning the field (and buildings) known as Quarry Field: Lett and Featherstone want £3,000 for fee simple for the Quarry Field.
Mount Argus; Lands: Quarry Field: Fr Richard Curran, CP, Rector, Mount Argus, Dublin, to Mr. Nolan/Whelan, c/o L. & F. 29, Ely Place, Dublin. Agrees to ammended (at interview) price of £2,200 for field free of all incumberances, clear posession of premises. Let Nolan/Whelan's Solicitors write to ours (O'Connell & Son, 34 Kildare St.).
Mount Argus; Lands: Quarry Field: Secretary Department of Agriculture, Upper Merrion Street, Dublin to Lett and Featherstonehaugh, Solicitors, 23 Ely Place, Dublin. Department can give clear possesion of plots with the exception of one plotholder. Department is ready to hand over land.
Mount Argus; Lands: Quarry Field: to Fr Richard Curran, CP, Rector, Mount Argus, Dublin, from T.F. O'Connell, Solicitors, 34 Kildare Street, Dublin: will get in touch with vendor's solcitor to see if agrement with plotholders has been reached.