The following are copies of correspondence written throughout the 40 years between 1859
until Robert Dunne's death in 1900, mainly from Robert's step-father in Ireland, but also
some from Robert himself to his cousin in the USA. The four letters written after Robert's
death are from his son Henry to the uncle. They provide an interesting insight into the
family's daily existence in Drogheda, George Rafferty's relationship with his step-son
and his views on Robert's deeds, both military and financial.
20 Dec 1859.... 13 Jan 1860....
13 Feb 1860.... 30 May 1860....
26 Jun 1860....
27 Aug 1860....
16 Oct 1860.... 29 Nov 1860....
16 Dec 1860.... 14 Sep 1861....
14 Feb 1862.... 24 Sep 1863....
13 Sep 1864.... 1 Dec 1864....
16 Aug 1865....
28 Mar 1866.....
4 Sep 1866....24 Feb 1867....17 Mar 1870....
4 Apr 1870....
6 July 1870....
21 Oct 1870.... 11 Jan 1871....
12 April 1879.... 4 Mar 1880....
1 Dec 1880.... 17 Nov 1882....
26 Dec 1885.... 21 Jun 1886....
16 Jun 1894....
21 Sep 1894....
8 June 1897.... 26 Apr 1899....
Undated 99/00.... 8 Sep 1900....
22 Jan 1901.... 20 Mar 1901....
28 Oct 1902.... 17 Oct 1907....