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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.

This file relates to Henry Trench's business with Ploverhill in Tipperary.

Examples of documents include a copy of a conveyance of Ploverhill, Tipperary between Garde V. Atkinson and Henry Trench. Particulars in addition to those given in the printed rental of november 1879. Tenancy Agreement for Thomas Kennesy of Kilmacross, Cavan for land controlled by Henry Trench at Ploverhill, Tipperary.

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.

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.

File of professional photographic portraits of Benjamin Bloomfield, Dora, Sheelah and Theodora Trench. This file includes three copies of a photograph of Dora Turnor and her sister Bertha Turnor. Examples of photographs within the file include portrait of Benjamin Bloomfield Trench and of Dora Trench taken in South Africa, childhood photographs of Dora Turnor, childhood photographs of Sheelah Trench and a photograph of Theodora Trench in her voluntary aid detachment uniform.
Also included in this file are two photographs of a young woman and a child. The young woman in the photos is possibly Dora Trench as indicated by a small note on one of the photos.

Box of empty photograph frames.

Letters sent to Benjamin Bloomfield Trench. The letters in the file concern people or topics beginning with the letters T, V or W.

Examples of letters contained within the file include eight 1873 letters from J. Townsend Trench regarding the removal of a monument; seven letters from F.W Thornhill regarding othe duties expected from Benjamin Bloomfield if he joins him as a pupil and two letters from Arthur Trench, Wilton Place, Dublin dated 12 January 1875 asking about a chestnut horse and the re-valuation of cutlery.

Minutes of Parsonstown Town Commissioners, recording the proceedings and decisions made at monthly meetings, special meetings and financial meetings.

File of photographs of members of the extended Trench family. Family members who's photographs appear in the file include Arthur Henry Chenevix Trench, Blanche Helen Trench, [Herbert] Trench and Charles Reginald Chenevix Trench (Reggie) in his army uniform. He was later killed in action on 21st March 1918.

The file also includes members of the Lloyd-Edwards family who were related to the Trench family through Georgina Sarah Lloyd-Edwards, sister of Benjamin Bloomfield Trench. Photographs of Blanche Enrica Lloyd-Edwards and Georgie [Georgina Sarah] Lloyd Edwards are included in the file.

File of photographs of friends, acquaintances and unidentified portraits.
The file contains a wide variety of photographs. One notable example includes a photo of 'little Henry' baring the inscription 'for Sheelah with love and best wishes'.
Another notable photograph is that of Edward Aurelian Ridsdale. Attached to the back of the photograph is a copy of a letter of condolence from Sir Frederick Treves to Lady Ridsdale. The letter dated 8 Sept 1925 expresses Fredrick's admiration for Edward Aurelian Ridsdale. He writes 'During the war, he bore upon his shoulders the heaviest burden of the Red Cross work. He sought no prominent position no applause and indeed not even thanks. He thought never of himself but undertook whatever duty- agreeable or disagreeable came in his way. His absolute integrity, his unselfishness, his devotion is the cause and his great administrative ability did more than did the work of any other man to make the Red Cross organisation the success it was in the great war.' 2 framed photographs of an unidentified soldier.