4 February 1845. Wrote by Packet sailing this morning to Card^l Fransoni, Grantley Berkeley, Mrs O'Donoghue, Rev. Mr. White - Mrs Butler, Booterstown; J.J. Troy and D^r Murdoch.

Forwarded about 2 doz. papers containing Clancy's advertisement regarding Rissert, and the Gazette's commentary thereon.

In letter to Card: remarked again on D^r Smith's conduct and the evident signs of participation on the part of D^r MacDonnell and himself in the intrigues of the Colonial Office.

5 February 1845. Received charge of the two daughters of the late Alex. Murdoch. Placed them with the Miss Gahans. Terms for board and tuition 10 Dollars per month each.

11 February 1845. From my own funds gave 20 dollars to Miss Eliza Barry to purchase clothing for the Murdochs.

19 February 1845. Wrote this morning by Steamer to Card. Fransoni, Bp. Murdoch, Sergeant Murphy, Rev. D^r Lee, Rev^d D^r Taylor and Grantley Berkeley.

Forwarded petition to the House of Commons to Serg^t Murphy for presentation - copies with correspondence to W. Lee, and J. Taylor - and Grantley Berkly - enclosed Buie's letter on the Benfield estates to G. Berkeley.