Mount Argus; Lands: Quarry Field: Ms, note re footage of Bisette ground (Quarry field?)
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: to T.F. O'Connell, Solicitors, 34 Kildare Street, Dublin: from Lett & Featherstonehaugh, Solicitors, 23, Ely Place: They enclose Deed executed by plotholders. . The missing plot holder was in hospital. They have got possession from the Department. Plot holders and Solicitors would be glad if CPs took over. AT TIME OF COMPUTERISATION OF ARCHIVES (20.04.2005) THE DEED MENTIONED WAS NOT TO HAND
Mount Argus; Lands: Quarry Field: to Fr Richard Curran, CP, Rector, Mount Argus, Dublin, from T.F. O'Connell, Solicitors, 34 Kildare Street, Dublin: remaining 2 plotholders have had claims satisfied and surrenered plots. Purchase can go ahead. Recctor to sign copy of agreement so that it can be exchanged with Nolan/Whelan's Solicitors.
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: to Fr Richard Curran, CP, Rector, Mount Argus, Dublin, from T.F. O'Connell, Solicitors, 34 Kildare Street, Dublin: have given rector's further cheque for £50 to vendor's solicitors. If CPs will attend the field on 14th vendor's solicitor will hand over key, and so possesison.
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.
Mount Argus; Lands: Quarry Field: to Fr Richard Curran, CP, Rector, Mount Argus, Dublin, from T.F. O'Connell, Solicitors, 34 Kildare Street, Dublin: encloses draft letter to plotholders. Difficult to find words to satisfy plotholders and at same time not displease vendor.
NB. AT TIME OF COMPUTERISATION OF ARCHIVES (20.04.2005) ENCLOSURE WAS NOT TO HAND.