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File relating to the sale of pictures and works of art by Christies. Includes letter from Anthony Phillips of Christies 27 June 1969 stating silver arrived safely. Also a bundle of letters from Jack Temple, House of Commons, London regarding the transport of items for sale and insurance.

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].

Letter from Stephen Flannery of Flannery & Co., motor engineers of Nenagh and Roscrea to Theodora Trench: 'I have received the paper from the Red Cross, and have filled in same, and returned to them.' Also includes a New Zealand mechanical transport manual used to record mileage, routes and journey lengths; Red Cross clothes patterns including male assistant's coat or overalls, gentleman's nightshirt, nurses apron, dressing gown; driving permit; meal voucher card for journey from from Walton to Cloughjordan 14/7/18 - 19/8/18; certificate of enrolment in a voluntary aid detachment; and permit to wear the Red Cross uniform.

Benjamin Bloomfield Trench's school report from December 1857 to July 1858. The report lists the subject Benjamin took and also listed his grades.
Two copies of a newspaper article which appeared in 'The Sporting Life' on 6 May 1888, discussing Benjamin Bloomfield Trench's accomplishment of walking 100 miles in twenty-five hours.
Accident certificate issued by Dr Andrews. The certificate states that he attended to Benjamin Bloomfield Trench after a fall on board the R.M.S Doune Castle.
Passage written by Benjamin Bloomfield Trench on the topic of death: 'Fate was bringing death. We were guarding. We were fortifying the city. The enemies were fleeing. The giants were throwing darts. They were concealing the treasures. The physicians were healing. The clouds were covering the moon. I will lead you. I will speak to you I will remain within. You will fare well.'
Copy of 'A lecture on the history of the church of St. Mary of Ottery' delivered at the Church Institute on the 4th March 1897 by the Rev. F.B Dickinson, MA.
Army and Navy Cooperative Society Shareholder's ticket.
Catalogue of Antique and Modern furniture.
2 newspaper obituaries of Prebendary Webb Peploe.

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.

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.

[Handwritten notes?] on the Lefroy pedigree as it appeared in the [1938?] edition of Burke's landed gentry and a revised proof of the article on family history.

Two passports belonging to Langlois Massy Lefroy and three passports belonging to Sheelah Lefroy. Also included in the file are Sheelah Lefroy's identity card, clothing book, and ration book. [Three passports belonging to Theodora Caroline Trench , Shhelah Lefroy's identity card and Langlois Massy Lefroy's ration book.?]

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.

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.