Transcribed by Selina Lawlor. Pat Purcell Papers. 1847. The Information of Thomas Hegarty of the City of Dublin who came this day before me M.E. White - Esquire, one of his Majestys Justices of the Peace in and for Carlow and being duly sworn saith that on the night of Friday the 24th September or early the following morning a Gold Watch with a chain of Black Ribbon - about One Sterling Pound in Gold and Sliver - a Razor, Lathering Brush - Tooth Brush and one or two Silk Handkerchiefs my property were stolen out of my apartment at Carpenter's Hotel, Carlow by some person or persons at present unknown to me. (signed) Thomas Hegarty. Sworn before me at Carlow this 26th day of September 1847. (signed) M.E. White- Justice of the Peace. [ note added by White ] Lar Ryan otherwise Luggy Ryan otherwise Peg Leg Ryan was seen to have a Gold Watch in his possession outside the Popish chapel on this Sunday morning and offered same to James Grimes for sale. James Grimes is willing to swear Information in order that Mister Hegarty may have justice done to him and be restored his stolen goods. I have instructed Constable James Foley to apprehend Lar Ryan otherwise Luggy Ryan otherwise Peg Leg Ryan and place him in Custody in Carlow Jail.