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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.

Series of Hullmandel lithographs of a view of the Thames, together with a printed 'Plan of the River Thames from Westminster Bridge to Blackfriers Bridge, showing the line of [the] new quay, as proposed by Colonel Trench, MP...'.

File of letters, two agreements and an indenture relating to an agreement between Richard Hawkshaw, Millbrook, Co. Tipperary and Benjamin Bloomfield, Loughton, Co. Offaly. The agreement allowed Bloomfield to lease and plant on the lands of Clinoe owned by Hawkshaw.

File relating to the public sale of the property the Earl of Portarlington in the encumbered estates court. The lands that were up for sale were situated in Co. Tipperary and Co. Limerick.
Included in this file is a newspaper clipping advertising the sale, a copy of descriptive particulars of the valuable fee simple estates and three maps showing the portions of the estate for sale.

File of letters from the Bath estate. most from William Steuart Trench regarding the Bath estate. The majority of the letters are addressed to William Filgate, Ardee. Includes receipts for rent payment, a statement of rent at 22 December 1856, and a notice informing the tenants on the bath estate that that the office will be open to accept rent on I January 1857.

File of letters sent to Henry Trench between 1853 and 1865.

The majority of the letters within the file concern Henry's son Henry Bloomfield Trench. It appears Henry Bloomfield suffered from an illness which caused fainting and fitting. Much of the letters deal with this issue. Examples include two letters dated from John Congreve regarding Henry Bloomfield Trench fitting and his recovery during his stay with him. The file also includes three letters from J.R Pears, Windlesham regarding a fainting fit that occurred while Henry Bloomfield Trench was away at school. Other letters concerning this issue within this file describe Henry Trench attempts to find a suitable school for his son. Examples of such letters include a letter dated 14 July from F.G Price, Munderfield, Bromyard, England accepting Henry as a pupil.

Two letter books belonging to Benjamin Bloomfield Trench. The books contains letters sent to and sent by Benjamin. The majority of the letters within the books concern Benjamin's involvement in horse breeding.

Personal topics are also briefly touched upon with two notable examples. The first is a letter from Herbert Kennan proposing that Benjamin and he only shake hands once and then 'drop this courtesy, which has existed too long without further explanation.' The second letter dated 7 December 1868 is from Henry Trench scolding Benjamin for borrowing money from D.A M'Cready and stating that he will no longer be allowed to use the account for personal expenses.

File of letters from the Bloomfields to their land agent George Garvey. Letters cover both business and personal topics.

Letters sent to Benjamin Bloomfield Trench. The letters in the file concern people or topics beginning with the letters A, B or D.

Examples include a copy of an agreement appointing Benjamin as land agent for the Marquess of Bath dated 6 April 1873; a letter from A. Boldero dated 19 October 1872 in which they express their inconsistent feelings about Benjamin working in Carrickmacross and a list of furniture and effects at Essex Castle, Carrickmacross by directions of the executor of the Stewart Trench esq., dated 30 November 1872.

Letter from Benjamin Bloomfield Trench to Mr Mauders following on from interview explaining work history, travelling and list of references. Reply from Mauders with suggestions.