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Correspondence between Traolach Ó hAonghusa and Coiril Ó Mathúna relating to a meeting of the Directors of the 17th July. Traolach asks to meet the Directors to discuss what they decided, but they feel it better to discuss matters with the Manager [in Irish].

Correspondence between Traolach Ó hAonghusa, Léiritheoir, and Coiril Ó Mathúna, concerning Traolach's wish to have an urgent meeting with the Directors. Coiril states that they had not got to his letter at their meeting of the 12th, but would deal with it on the 28th, when he would let him know the outcome [in Irish].

Correspondence between various copyright agents and Coiril Ó Mathúna, who is seeking permission to translate and stage "Blood Wedding" by Lorca.

Undelivered letter from Coiril Ó Mathúna to New Directions, Publishers, New York, seeking permission to translate and perform "Blood Wedding".

Correspondence between various people in the Taibhdhearc and Abbey Theatre settling terms and arranging for the staging of a one-man show by Eamonn Morrissey entitled "Joycemen".

Correspondence between Postal Order Department, Thomas Cook & Son, 118 Grafton St., Dublin, and Coiril Ó Mathúna, asking to reserve two seats for whatever performances they have on from the 15th to the 17th August. In reply Coiril states that there will be no plays on during the dates in question.

File of correspondence relating to Hawaii. Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_001 (1 letter from this PDF has been refiled, it is 2 Jan 1899, a handwritten letter of recommendation for H L Mayo, on Spring Valley Water Works headed paper.

Letter from William C Brown to Henry R Worthington responding to an enquiry for electrical driven pumps for the Waialua Plantation. (16 Aug 1899).

Two letters to M M O'Shaughnessy from D [Center] (21 Dec 1899 - 26 Jan 1900). He is writing to O'Shaughnessy from the American Sugar Company, Moloka'i ahead of O'Shaughnessy's departure for Hawaii. Discusses the talents of a new recruit, arrangements ahead of O'Shaughnessy's departure to work on the water irrigation project, specifically the personnel he will need, and a mix up in ordering a transit and a level. Also particulars of the aqueduct to be constructed, a delay with pumps, a note that communication between Honolulu and the Islands has been stopped, and expresses doubt "whether we had the Plague here", in reference the Bubonic Plague which broke out in Honolulu in 1899.

Correspondence relating to the quarantine of M M O'Shaughnessy, J S Malony and A P Boller by the Board of Health in Honolulu as a matter of precaution, following the outbreak of Bubonic Plague. (13 Jan 1900 - 13 Feb 1900. The first is a letter from C B Wood, President of the Board of Health granting permission for the transfer of O'Shaughnessy's luggage from the Steamship Gaelic. A carbon copy of a handwritten letter from Wood to A W Judd in Honolulu (1 Feb 1900) authorising him to act as guard at Hanauma in the quarantine of the men. Guidelines on the terms of their quarantine, including the treatment of their clothing and bathing requirements are outlined. Witnessed and signed by O'Shaughnessy. Letter from Wood (13 Feb 1900) outlining that they have fulfilled a satisfactory quarantine, bringing it to an end.

Letter from C E Moore in Santa Clara, California to O'Shaughnessy then in Honolulu (31 Jan 1900) on matters concerning office rent and mail.

Letter from Edward P Decker of the C W Hunt Company on the subject of their Industrial Railway Catalogue. 9 Feb 1900.

Letter from A M Hunt of San Francisco to O'Shaughnessy in Honolulu (10 Feb 1900) hoping he has not "gotten tied up in the various quarantines that are in force among the Islands", and wondering how his work is progressing. Updates him on his own work on the Truckee River.

Letter from C F Saylor*** of Pasadena, California (28 Feb 1900) to O'Shaughnessy in Honolulu following up on data on the cost of pumping at various elevations. Handwritten report from O'Shaughnessy to Saylor and Captain Frank Walley Perkins (US Coast and Geodetic Survey, Commander of the Str. Pathfinder), outlining statistics on the sugar product of the Hawaiian Islands, attributing its increase over the previous 20 years to improved systems of cultivation "the main feature of which is systematic irrigation of the growing sugar cane". He outlines the early water supply, natural streams flowing in the mountains, diverted by means of long ditches, and mentions Claus Spreckels as being a pioneer in this field, with the Haiku Ditch. In Honolulu, there is a supply of fresh water underground, and the owners of the Ewa Plantation began exploring this 12 years previous. The report describes the wells constructed by the Ewa Plantation, its elevation, dependency on soil and climate conditions, and proximity to Pearl Harbour. The report includes costings for coal and irrigation. He describes the general character of the rock, local topography. His report concludes with a recommendation that a geological and stratigraphical survey of the islands is badly needed, to enable accurate study of the conditions governing the underground water reservoirs. "A large amount of money is thrown away each year on haphazard and unintelligent water exploration". Report dated 23 Mar 1900. A letter from Frank Walley Perkins thanking him for the report, and advising he would be forwarding it to Washington. (28 Mar 1900).

Invitation to O'Shaughnessy extending the privileges of the Pacific Club to him (5 May 1900).

Handwritten letter to Major W J Collins written by O'Shaughnessy on board the Steamship Gaelic. (5 Jun 1900). Expresses happiness to make his acquaintance through his cousin Jack Shaughnessy and outlines the nature of his career to date. O'Shaughnessy is 36 at the time of writing.

Four letters to O'Shaughnessy (addressed to Mick), from J S Malony (who was in quarantine with him in Honolulu) from Kaunakakai (8 Jun 1900 - 19 Jun 1990). Updating him on the work on the site, a delay with pumps meaning that the parts of the project are slow moving. Some difficulties arising due to the lack of a Japanese interpreter. Some language in letters is nowadays considered racially offensive.***

Letters to O'Shaughnessy requesting that he meet with the Manager of the Hutchinson Sugar Co., George C Hewitt on the subject of hiring a hydraulic engineer to look for water. (30 Jun 1900 - 22 Jul 1900).

Letter to O'Shaughnessy from E J Cacton*** (10 Jul 1900) on Cotton Bros and Co note paper, outlining a delay in finishing maps.

Handwritten letter in O'Shaughnessy's hand, but appears to have been written in haste, and possibly a draft letter. (20 Jul 1900). To Healy, written on 'The Hawaiian Hotel, Honolulu' headed paper. Refers to a delay in payment.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_007.

Rules and Order of Business for the Citizen's Non-Partisan Convention. On the back is an outline of an organisation of the committee, with some names circled and notes beneath.

Ticket to First-Class Merchant's Lunch. Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_008.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_012. Questionnaire in relation to "inducing the Southern Pacific R R Company to reconsider their intentions to construct along the sea coast the portion of railroad necessary to make the connection between San Luis Obispo and Ellwood". The questionnaire is dated 25 Jan 1894, and the name appears to be Moore.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_013. Note of 2 names and addresses, scribbled on back of a Potrero Avenue Extension form.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Other --> p135_O_001. Aerial photograph offering a bird's eye view of the devastation to San Francisco following the earthquake, published as a supplement to 'Engineering World, Chicago' on 15 Jun 1906. Black and white.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_014 and 015. Two copies of an Estimate for Improving Bluthedale Avenue with assessments payable by each having frontage thereon (23 Oct 1894).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_016. Letter from P A Buell (Limber & Planing Mills) to O'Shaughnessy (9 Aug 1894), on the subject of the prospect of a railroad from Stockton down the San Joaquin Valley. Buell offers his support to such a proposition, on certain conditions.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_017. Small hand-drawn map on tracing paper in pencil of South America. Only some countries and cities are marked in.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_018. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from Spencer Browne (30 Aug 1894) on the subject of his moving office from the Crocker Building, and rent money owed by him and his business partner to O'Shaughnessy.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_019. Note from William Wade to O'Shaughnessy on the possibility of renting desk room. Stamped 19 Nov 1894.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_020-23. Leaflets from the Apostleship of Prayer League. General intentions for 1 - 4 October 1908.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_024. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from A S Baldwin (3 Oct 1894) regarding a proposed change in road, requesting a meeting.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_025. Note to O'Shaughnessy from [D H Bedd?] (10 Jul 1894) on the subject of a Mr Weir and a lot.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_026. Handwritten note to O'Shaughnessy asking him to visit, [Henry Ach?], undated.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_027. Typed note on carbon paper enclosing a cutting, an Assessment Notice of $2.50 per share on the stock of the Grangers' Colony. (22 Jan 1894).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_028. Sketch map covering Frederick St and Waller St, with pencil marked calculations on the back.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_029. Ferry receipt, 1 Jan 1894.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_030, handwritten note on back of slip, Potrero Avenue Extension.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_031-32. Two letters to O'Shaughnessy from A R Booth (7-10 Mar 1894), concerning real estate, difficult to read.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_033. Handwritten telephone message. Mr [ ] cannot go to San Mateo on Wednesday.... (30 Sep 1894).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_034. Letter to O'Shaughnessy (23 Aug 1894) from Thomas P [Bannerman]. Seeking an introduction of his friend [Hon. W P P St Clair] with Colonel Howard, President of the St. Obispo and Port Hartford Railroad.
Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_035. Handwritten note from [ ] to O'Shaughnessy (Aug 1894) referring to the above.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_036. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from Thomas S Bonneau (26 Nov 1894) to advise some instruments have not been recorded yet, and a payment is outstanding.

Correspondence relating to the cost of tunnelling. Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_005 and 006).

Letter from Hermann Schussler, Chief Engineer at Spring Valley Water Works to the Honorable H P Baldwin, President of the H C & S Co. (Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Company) (22 Jun 1899). The letter addresses a proposal by the recipient of a new ditch, pipe and tunnel line to convey water from the Kailua stream. The author makes suggestions relating to the height of the new proposed ditch, and the diameter of the pipe lines. The author outlines advantages of having two windward ditches, and outlines financial savings to be gained in no longer needing to pump water.

List of materials needed for Hanapepe Ditch, (built in 1890). This document is dated 14 Jul 1901. The list is titled 'Manager's Office H S Co'.

Letter from O'Shaughnessy to J E Pope (8 May 1902) providing instructions for a large land survey in Placer County, including compiling all descriptions of deeds and surveys from the Land Office, triangulating all fences, buildings, tunnels and shafts in the area to be surveyed, noting work on adjacent properties, all sites for future tunnels, and a list of addresses for adjacent land owners.

Letter from F F Barbour to O'Shaughnessy (16 May 1902) with revised figures on electric plant for tunnel construction.

Report (undated), on the Cost of Tunnelling. Outlines the methodology and type of drill used.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_003). Letter from O'Shaughnessy to Miners' & Smelters' Supply Company (8 May 1902) on the subject of their drills, and the possibility of using them in his work to convey water along the side of a canyon in Hawaii. (May relate to report in above paragraph, which would date that as after May 1902).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_004. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from The Pelton Water Wheel company (9 May 1902). Offers 2 propositions in response to O'Shaughnessy's query about water power. A 36" Pelton wheel, with specifications on the heights and volumes involved, and the other proposition involves the use of 2 wheels.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_002. Letters of application and references from engineers wishing to work for O'Shaughnessy on his work in Hawaii (1899-1902). Mr H L Mayo, Perry F Brown, Howard T Manley, P F Brown, George Jacob Davis Jnr, [F S] Boyes, William Angus, E R Dart, and E S Minor. (This file includes an extra letter from 001 (mentioned in that description). An undated sheet gives a list of names (possibly those shortlisted for positions).

This file also includes a letter to O'Shaughnessy from R W Weldon (18 Dec 1901), giving suggestions on "power and a scarcity of fuel". He outlines a suggestion to replace the use of gasoline with steam, and encloses a sketch of what he has in mind.

Letter to O'Shaughnessy from J Geo Leyner (1 May 1902) referring to an enclosed descriptive catalogue of compressors and drills (not included in archive).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_057. Note to O'Shaughnessy (25 Sep 1894) reminding him to forward on a tripod cap.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_059. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from J A Ingolls relating to payment he owes, and thanking O'Shaughnessy for his kindness. (28 Dec 1894).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_060. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from C H Kingsley (20 Nov 1894). Arranging a meeting.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_061. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from C H Kingsley (12 Nov 1894) asking if he could meet this week.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_062. Costing for several electrical items for O'Shaughnessy, done up by National Electric Manufacturing Co. Encloses images of some of the equipment.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_063. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from C H Kingsley (25 Sep 1894). Note Paper is MC Taylor of Mill Street Foundry and Machine Shop. Asks him to visit, and seeks information on incandescent lights and fittings, and horse power.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_064. Note to O'Shaughnessy from E D Thomas, Auditor of Market Street Railway Co. Regarding a bill. (15 Jan 1894).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_065. Note to O'Shaughnessy from H Goldstein who called by the office to collect a survey for St Anthony's Church. (5 Feb 1894).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_066. Note to O'Shaughnessy from John A Bruton (5 Jan 1894) accompanying a cheque.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_067. Hand-drawn plan with measurements, representing area where Buchanan St meets Sacramento St.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_068. 7th semi-annual statement of the California Guarantee Investment Co.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_070. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from H M A Miller (1 Aug 1894). On the subject of lots on the Tamalpias Land & Water Co. Outlines terms under which he would consider selling his property.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_069. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from H M A Miller (6 Aug 1894). On the subject of lots on the Tamalpias Land & Water Co. Outlines his price for selling his share of the property.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_071. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from J S Malony. (see P135/1/1). (13 Mar 1894). Making arrangements for the arrival of Franny.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_072. Note to O'Shaughnessy from Malone, who stopped by his office seeking a map. (29 Feb 1894).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_073. Telegram to O'Shaughnessy reporting on the arrival time of Fanny. (No signature but from Maloney, see 2 items previously). 19 Mar 1894.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_074. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from L F Gilmore of the Moro Bay Improvement Company. (Dec 1893). Looking for a blueprint of the Paso Robles R R Survey.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_075. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from Thomas Magee. (11 Dec 1893). Requesting a meeting on behalf of H W Bradley, attorney.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_076. Receipt for payment to T C Jameson, dealer in stoves, ranges, tinware and well pipe. (1 May 1893).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_077. Note written on an envelope about a lot for sale, Paso Robles, 1893-4.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_078 and 79. Two letters to O'Shaughnessy from John O'Brien (26 Nov 1894 and 22 Nov 1894 in that order). Regrets he cannot invest with him owing to property he has recently purchased. The earlier letter seeks further information on the reason O'Shaughnessy wishes to meet him.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_080. Note to O'Shaughnessy seeking a tax receipt. On Charles E Wilson, Attorney and Counsellor at Law headed paper. Dated Nov 1894.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_081. Receipt from Lewis and Hardie, Dealers in Hardware and Agricultural Implements (El Paso de Robles), receipt made out to A R Booth and O'Shaughnessy. (17 Jan 1894).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_082. Itemised receipt from A R Booth, Springs Drug Store. (20 Jan 1894).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_083. Receipt between A R Booth and M M O'Shaughnessy for $300. (7 Nov 1893).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_084. Receipt from A R Booth to H E Williams for repairing and painting the fence in front of the O'Shaughnessy Building. (7 Jan 1894).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_085. Receipt from the City Tax Collector's Office for money paid by M M O'Shaughnessy. Date stamped 27 Nov 1893.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_086. Note from James Deitrick to O'Shaughnessy to say he will call to his office on 26 Oct 1894, mentions the subject of the missing map. (Correspondence described earlier gives more details on this).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_087. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from [J P D Gorman*****], General Manager of the Australasian Gold Extracting Co (Pollok Patents) Ltd. Accompanying envelope with stamp removed. [15 Dec 1893]. Personal letter, updates him on a project he recently completed - the construction of a chlorination plant in Queensland. Enquires of O'Shaughnessy if he was paid for the Potrero extension, and asks about "our Market Street business". Asks if the bank failures hurt him in any way.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_088. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from him mother (19 Jun [ ] ). Asking after everyone following the birth of a daughter younger than Margaret, and updating him on the news from Loughill. Encloses some of her "greying hairs" (hairs have not been digitised).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_089. Note to O'Shaughnessy on San Francisco and North Pacific Railway Co headed paper requesting a meeting. Signed, but signature is unclear. Dated 4 Oct 189-.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_090 and 92 (scanned twice). Letter to O'Shaughnessy from Justus Roe and Sons, Manufacturers of Roe's Steel Tape Measures (25 Oct 1894). Responding to criticism about one of their products.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_091. Telegram to O'Shaughnessy from [M B Ryder]. Enquiring about a short payment. Dated by O'Shaughnessy as No 1894.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_094. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from Leonard W Howe regarding outstanding rent. (18 Nov 1894).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_095. Two letters to O'Shaughnessy from J J O'Farrell (Real Estate Agents and House Brokers), (11 Jan 1893 - 22 Jan 1894). Requesting a survey on lots he is due to sell, and in the 2nd letter, arranging a time to meet. "...as I can never find you in your office" - seems to be a recurring theme in these letters.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_096. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from Putnam and Ford, Real Estate Agents, 5 Nov 1894 on the matter of renting one of his houses.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_097. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from J L Cahill, Painter and Decorator (9 Nov 1894). (There is correspondence from him listed earlier too). Advises he has not much further information, and will communicate with him again soon.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_098. Handwritten list of callers and messages for O'Shaughnessy from Wednesday to Saturday (undated).