Sub-series 1 - Purchase of land and the beginning of the school

1 Box (6 Files)

Creator: Rosminian Order, St. Joseph's, Ferryhouse

This sub-fond is divided into six files which detail the purchase of the land on which Ferryhouse is situated and assorted legal correspondence. The first file contains indentures relating to the Devine's from whom the land at Gurteen was purchased. The second file relates to correspondence with Rosminian officials and Count Arthur Moore and his agents and other officials regarding the beginning of the school. The third file contains documents relating to a legal dispute with the O'Connell brothers regarding work carried out at the school. The fourth file contains information regarding the purchase of land at Gurteen in Waterford. The fifth file contains documents relating to requests made for documents relating to the Devines. The sixth and final file contains correspondence from John Seigne, the agent for the Duchess of St. Albans.