'Private correspondence between the late sir James Fitzgerald, his sister [Maria] the unfortunate countess d'Orsini, the Dowager lady [Bridget] F[itzgerald], Mrs. [S.] Pepper [sister of sir James] and Miss Harriet Pigott [1834-35]. Also [fols. 8, 18] 4 Letters to the Dow. Lady Fitzgerald from the religious Community at Cocken Convent ..., [1826-9]', miss Pigott's title.

There are a few miscellaneous letters (e.g. two from count d'Orsini, 1825-35, fols. 2, 44) included in the volume, which is chiefly concerned with family troubles.