Description of Port Nassau
Property to Let
transcribed by Barry Smith
Ballyshannon Herald
Ballyshannon 7th March 1833
TO BE LET
One of the most desirable residences in a peaceable part of Ireland.
THE NORTH
Within three guarters of a mile of the garrison sea port town of Ballyshannon.
PORT NASSAU
Of a modern structure , vaulted etc, affording accomadation for a gentlemans
family.An excellent garden (2 and a half acres) surrounded by a well-cropped
wall from 18 to 24 feet high, the trees in fine bearing, and of choice
sorts; there is also a good grapery and melon pits. Office houses are
numerous with farm and stack yard and enclosed by a 15 foot wall and lock-up
gate. The ground 47 acres in fine heart, part under Oats, Meadow, Tares,
Potatoes, Grass and the remainder set by the Con acre, at an average rent of
£14.15.0 to tenants,who manure the land themselves, and pay before the 30th
Nov. or forfeit the crop. With an inexhaustable fund of natural manure on the
premises, and a private pew in the church. Also store and house for
clerk,within 200 yards of the channell,with a quay on the premises. The store
contains three floors,100 feet long and 19 broad,with other conveniences to
numerous to mention; situated in fine park and corn country. The whole will
be let in either one or in seperate parcels,to meet the convenience of the
bidders ---- each part may be held quite distinct from the rest, as for
respects ingress and egress.
Applications (post paid) will be attended to, addressed to C. J. Allingham esq. or Mr. Wm. Erskine, Ballyshannon. Immediate possession will be given whom the valued is offered.
Source: Ballyshannon Herald, Co. Donegal, Ireland
March 7, 1833
The above transcription was received in email, Barry Smith to ALLINGHAM-L@rootsweb.com, 18 Apr 2000, "Part Nasau - description of Property."