It consisted of about a thousand acres of good land, with a large cheerful house overlooking the river Suir.

He went on buying more land, until he became possessor of about eight thousand English acres.
One of his favourite sayings was: "Money melts, but land holds while grass grows and water runs." He was an excellent landlord, built comfortable houses for his tenantry, and did what he could for their improvement.

Without solicitation, the Government appointed him a justice of the peace and a Deputy-lientenant for the county of Tipperary.

Everything that he did seemed to thrive.

He was honest, straightforward, loyal, and law-abiding.
On first taking possession of his estate at Longfield, he was met by a procession of the tenantry, who received him with great enthusiasm.