Pat Purcell Papers. 1820. The Information of John Agar of Carlow, Summons Server, taken before Edward Box, Esquire, who being duly Sworn on the Holy Evangelists maketh oath and Saith that having been employed by Thomas Sharp of Knockard, Carlow, Gentleman, to serve a Civil Bill upon Garret Curren of Burton Hall, Carlow, Farmer. The above named John Agar did in or about the hour of Three or Four O'Clock at the afternoon of this day went to the residence of Garret Curren at Burton Hall for such purpose where he took the Civil Bill out of his waistcoat pocket in order to serve Garret Curren with it. A person whom he has heard and believes to be Garret Curren, forcibly took took both the original and copy making use at the same time of Violent and Threatening language. Immediately after another man who he has since heard and believes is a brother of Garret Curren and whose name is Henry Curren seized him by the collar and forced him out of the dwelling house. Upon his leaving the house he was followed by the two persons aforesaid and a third person whose name he has since heard and believes to be James Curren also a Brother of the said Garret and Henry Curren. Henry and James Curren were armed with Sticks which they repeatedly flourished over John Agars head while he was returning up a lane leading from the dwelling house to the high road and repeatedly threatened to kill him. (signed) John Agar. Sworn before me this 5th January 1820 (signed) Edward Box.