File 10 - Letters concerning the purchase of the Seward Estate

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IE CA HT/2/3/10

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Letters concerning the purchase of the Seward Estate

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  • 11 June 1930-30 June 1930 (Creation)

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7 items; Typescript and manuscript

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Irish Capuchin Franciscans
(1615-2023)

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Irish Capuchin Archives

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Letters regarding negotiations for the purchase by the Capuchin friars of the Seward estate, comprising premises at the rear of the Assembly Rooms extending out to Charlotte Quay and other properties on Queen Street. Correspondents include J.B. Lacy & Sons, agent for Alicia Louisa Seward, 15 South Mall, Cork, and Fr. Martin Hyland OFM Cap., guardian, Holy Trinity Friary, Cork. A letter dated 30 June 1930 noted that Ms Seward was prepared to accept an offer of £1,150 for the properties. The sale was eventually realised in 1951. See CA HT/2/1/2/34.

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