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letter which was addressed to her, and marked immediate. 

 Its contents were these : 



" ' Dear Madam, 



" ' I have by this post received the two writs, as 

 expected. 1 settled the Ex. against Mr. M. A. B., and 

 he may come to town any time till further notice. With 

 respect to those against Mr. Dawkins, it is as well to 

 let things take their course. He is a gentleman of 

 retired habits, and a little confinement, particularly as 

 he don't hunt, will be quite immaterial. I received the 

 bullocks, but, as cattle are down, there is still a balance 

 due. 



" ' A Dublin wine-merchant has just handed me an 

 Ex. for 613, and insists upon accompanying me to Castle 

 Toole I have therefore named Wednesday, on which 

 day you will please to have the doors closed. As the 

 plaintiff may again be officious, I would recommend 

 his being ducked, when returning, and a city bailiff, 

 whom you will know by his having a scorbutic face 

 and yellow waistcoat, should, for many reasons, be 

 corrected. Pray, however, take care the boys do not 

 go too far, as manslaughter, under the late act, is now 

 a transportable felony. 



" ' The sooner Mr. D. renders to prison the better. 

 Tell your Uncle Ulic I have returned non est to his 

 three last; but he must not show. You can drop me 

 a line by bearer when you wish Mr. D. to be arrested ; 

 and after we return nulla bona on Wednesday, I will 

 come out and arrange matters generally. 



" ' Believe me, dear Madam, truly yours, 



" ' JOHN GRADY, Sub-sheriff, Galway. 

 " ' Mrs. Dawkins, Castle Toole.' 



