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Copy of an indenture: This indenture made the ninth day of October in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and eleven between the associated Irish mine company of the first part, Brabazon noble senior late of Cronebane in the county of Wicklow but now of America, esquire of the second part, William Rowley late of Ravensworth in the county of Dublin in that part of the United Kingdom called Ireland but now of the city of Bristol in that part of the United Kingdom called England, esquire, sole assignee of the estate and effects of the said b.n bankrupt of the third part, Abraham Mills of the city of Dublin of the fourth part, and of militia of the fifth part. Includes Two copies of map of Cronebane in the county of Wicklow the state of the Associated Irish Mine Company and to which the deed refers.

18 June 1929 rental, particulars and conditions of sale of the lands of Castle Howard containing 198 acres and part of the lands of Cronebane containing about 70 acres, both statute measure, and both situate in the barony of Arklow and County Wicklow. to be sold by public auction by Messrs. James H. North & Co., auctioneers at their salesrooms 110 Grafton Street Dublin.

Also includes newspaper cuttings realting to the sale, a schedule of legal documents relating to the sale and two copies of a family tree of the Howard family.

File of correspondence belonging to Langlois Lefroy.

Examples of letters include a letter sent on behalf of the British government thanking Langlois Massy Lefroy for his service with the Metropolitan special constabulary reserve and letters from Schenkers Limited regarding purchasing glassware and shipment 1938.

Copy of a letter from Clarke, Delahunt & Company enclosing timer valuation received from Mr Fitzpatrick June 1961.

Documents relating to the marriage of Langlois Lefroy and Sheelah Trench.

The file includes their marriage certificate and statements of account showing the value of the late Langlois Lefroy's, Sheelah Lefroy's investments under the provisions of her marriage settlement of 1924 and letters sent to Theodora Trench regarding the wedding planning.

Blank invitation to the wedding of Sheelah Trench and Langlois Lefroy at St. Paul's Church, Onslow Square on Wednesday October 15 1924.

Statement of accounts of the estate of Langlois Massy Lefroy deceased from 5 April 1957 to 16 June 1959. In his will dated 24th August 1926 the deceased appointed Sheelah Lefroy as his sole executor and beneficiary.
The statement and an accompanying letter explain how each of Langlois Lefroy's financial assets were dealt with.

Letters from Whitney, Moore, & Keller, solicitors, 34 Kildare Street, Dublin to Sheelah Lefroy in the aftermath of her husband's death.
The majority of the letters within the file deal with the legal ramifications and requirements resulting from Langlois' death. Topics covered include Langlois' will, the transfer and payment of shares, Loughton farm accounts, leasing 56 Grafton Street, Dublin, Sheelah's will, timber moneys and grazing rents owed to Langlois Lefroy and death duty issues such as establishing domicile in England or Ireland.

Copy of a maiden speech possibly given by Dora Turnor debating the topic 'Was the Marquis of Montrose worthy of our admiration or not?'
An essay on Pisa written by Dora Trench. The essay was probably written around 1882 to 1884 when she was 22 to 24 years old.
A note of the essay indicates that she tried to get it published but failed.
Lambert delivery docket stating that Lady Henrietta Turnor sent silver candle sticks [possibly to Dora Trench] by messenger.
Certificate of confirmation 22 March 1877.
Notice from 'The Times' announcing birth of daughter of Benjamin Bloomfield Trench.

File of items Theodora Trench saved as souvenirs from her attendance at Maori reception to H.R.H the prince of Wales. The reception was held on 28 April 1920 in the Rotorua Jockey club, Rotorua, New Zealand. The file includes a programme and a ticket from the event; a passenger list from S.S Stella D'italia; itinerary from S.S Stella D'italia; dinner menu and concert programme from S.S Stella D'italia; unused luggage tags; R.M.S 'Tofua' Christmas dinner menu; letters to Benjamin Bloomfield Tranch regarding Thora's lost luggage and insuranc; R.M.S 'Tofua' map of saloon and second class passenger accommodation; Thora's passport; leaflets, maps,
and guide books relating to Australia, Samoa, Canada, New Zealand.

Also contains bundle of leaflets, maps, letters and programmes resulting from Theodora Trench's trip to Scotland; passenger list from S.S Bayono; a leaflet for Edinburgh International Music festival Motor Coach Tours 1847.

Also contains bundle of pamphlets and leaflets from the Gallipoli and Salonika pilgrimage from the 1928 cruise; a leaflet from the St Barnabas pilgrimage to Gallipoli and Salonica 1926; and the Order of Service at Capes Helles memorial to the missing [soldiers].

Correspondence with Emmanuel Hess, a German flax and grain merchant.

Two letters from Lieutenant Colonel J.R Neighbour, Lisburn, Co. Antrim regarding the tracing of Bloomfield descendants.

Letter from Benjamin Bloomfield, New Ross, Co. Wexford to his brother-in-law, Thomas Ryder Pepper, describing his experience with the Crown forces during the Battle of New Ross (5 June 1798). Copied from the original by Georgiana Trench, his daughter, who mistakenly attributes it to the Battle of Vinegar Hill. Also includes typescript transcript.

Within the letter Benjamin describes the battle, 'They appeared as insensible of danger as if there really had not been the least, they were so desperate as to march up in the face of my gun several times, tho' I was supported by strong detachments of Infantry.' He also discusses his sadness at being separated from his wife Harriet.