“ ‘vineam’ D. Oliverii Plunkette!’ ” from ‘Arch. Coll. Hib. Rom. VI f.131’
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Note made by an unknown person - “ ‘vineam’ D. Oliverii Plunkette!’ ” from ‘Arch. Coll. Hib. Rom. VI f.131’.
“ ‘vineam’ D. Oliverii Plunkette!’ ” from ‘Arch. Coll. Hib. Rom. VI f.131’
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Note made by an unknown person - “ ‘vineam’ D. Oliverii Plunkette!’ ” from ‘Arch. Coll. Hib. Rom. VI f.131’.
‘Memoire Contenant un abregé de la vie de Monseigneur Olivier Plunkett...'
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‘Memoire Contenant un abregé de la vie de Monseigneur Olivier Plunkett, Archevêque D’Armagh, et Primat D’Irlande, tiré des historiens de ton tenis, de son procés ou la sentence, de mort, et des lettres du R. Pere Corker Benedictin son ami intime.’
Address given by Cox to the Legal and Economic Society of University College Dublin
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Edited text of an address given by Cox to the Legal and Economic Society of University College Dublin on the main provisions of the Home Rule Bill of 1912.
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Cox, Arthur, 1891-1965, solicitor and priest
Article containing references to ‘Fr Prout’ by ‘Oliver Yorke’
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Article (containing references to ‘Fr. Prout’) by ‘Oliver Yorke’ sent to ‘James Frazer publisher, 215 Regent St.’ London with note on first page ‘Send this to printers. I will be in town Monday evening.’ Includes note by ‘Francis Mahony’ stating ‘I will be in London on Monday in time to finish this – Send it to the printers. I sent a proof yesterday…I leave Paris this evening with Wright.’
Mahony, Francis Sylvester, 1804-1866, priest and humorist
Booklet belonging to Arthur Cox, 'Laws of the Law Students’ Debating Society. King’s Inns'
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Booklet belonging to Arthur Cox, 'Laws of the Law Students’ Debating Society. King’s Inns' (Dublin: ‘Ireland’s Own’ Printing Works). With signature of Arthur C.J. Cox on front cover.
Certificates and medals awarded to Arthur C. J. Cox
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Certificates and medals awarded to Arthur C. J. Cox which includes:
Certificates awarded to Michael F. Cox
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Certificates awarded to Michael F. Cox which includes:
Cox, Michael Francis, 1852-1926, physician
Child’s notes and drawings found among the effects of Fr Arthur Cox
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Child’s notes and drawings found among the effects of Fr Arthur Cox, [possibly those of Fr. Cox himself]. See N3/30.
Chronology of the Literary and Historical Society from 1856/7 to 1913
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Chronology of the Literary and Historical Society from 1856/7 to 1913 compiled by Arthur Cox.
Comments on, and reviews of Edward Boyd Barrett’s doctoral thesis
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Comments on, and reviews of Edward Boyd Barrett’s doctoral thesis published by Longmans, Green and Co. 1911 under the title 'Motive Forces and Motivation Tracts: a Research in Will Psychology'. Includes:
– letter from Fr James J Carlin SJ (Socius, [Maryland and New York Province?] to the Irish Provincial Fr William Delany SJ drawing attention to the view of certain American Jesuits that the book ‘contained propositions, which, to say the least, seemed at variance with Catholic philosophy’ and enclosing a copy of the review originally prepared by the professor at Woodstock for inclusion in the publication 'America' and a ‘list of passages deserving of special notice’ (25 January 1912, 3 items, 2pp, 10pp, 2pp);
– letters from Boyd Barrett to Irish Fr Provincial defending his book and a ‘Reply of Father Fröbes to a request for his Opinion on some Points concerning Mr Barrett’s Book’ (25 February - 4 March 1912, 3 items);
– letter to Irish Fr Provincial from Fr Coemans SJ comprising the formal judgement of the Louvain professors on the book and the reply from Louvain “to the criticism of Mr Barrett’s book by a writer for ‘America’ ” (both in Latin) (1 March 1912, 2pp & 12pp);
– copy of letter to Irish Fr Provincial from Fr. Mc[…] (Stonyhurst) judging the book and the American Father’s criticism of it (12 March 1912, 6pp);
– rough notes by Boyd Barrett defending his work [by systematically dealing with the points raised by his critics] (n.d., 5pp);
– copy typescript comprising ‘Pauca notanda velim’ on the book (n.d., 7pp) and
– copybook compiled by Boyd Barrett of reviews of 'Motive Forces and Motivation Tracts' published in various journals and periodicals. Also includes some newspaper clippings, telegrams and certificates relating to Boyd Barrett’s academic awards (1911 - 1913, c68pp).
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Copies of letters from Cardinal Mezzofanti to Dr Liborio Veggetti, Librarian to the University of Bologna.
Copy of Browne’s Whole Page Diary for 1913 belonging to Arthur C.J. Cox
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Copy of Browne’s Whole Page Diary for 1913 belonging to ‘Arthur C.J. Cox, B.A. Sch. R.U.I & U.C.D.; Fr. Delany Scholar; 1st class Exhibitioner Arts & Law Schools, N.U.I.; Gold silver & bronze medalist etc., etc.. Auditor L. & H. Society. Auditor Solrs. App. Debating Society. M.A.’ Includes:
Document entitled ‘Testimonials of Doctor Michael F. Cox’
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Typescript document entitled ‘Testimonials of Doctor Michael F. Cox’ which details his qualifications and includes 15 testimonials from doctors and surgeons he has worked with or studied under. 10 original handwritten testimonials which appear in the typescripts testimonial are included.
Cox, Michael Francis, 1852-1926, physician
Documents related to the medical registration of Michael F. Cox
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File of documents related to the medical registration of Michael F. Cox, Hillsgrove Lodge, Kilmore, Drumsna, County Leitrim to the Branch Medical Council for Ireland. Includes receipt of £5 fee for registration and forms for change of residence on medical register and entitlement to a copy of the medical register.
General Council of Medical Education and Registration of the United Kingdom, 1858
Early sermon by Dr Charles Russell entitled 'Lord, lay not this sin to their charge'
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A file relating to an early sermon by Dr Charles Russell entitled 'Lord, lay not this sin to their charge'.
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Edited and annotated proof sheets of Arthur Cox’s Inaugural Address to the Solicitors’ Apprentices’ Debating Society, entitled ‘The Lawyer in Literature’.
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Boyd Barrett, Edward J, 1883-1966, former Jesuit priest
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English translation of a letter written on 30 January 1673 by Archbishop Oliver Plunkett to Fr Giovanni Oliva SJ, General of the Society of Jesus, informing him of his appointment of Father Stephen Rice (1625-1699), a Jesuit, ‘a person of profound religion…(and)…great prudence – unwearied in suffering, most assiduous in working in the vineyard of the Lord’ to work in ‘the pulpit & Schools of Armagh.’ (Fr Rice was made Superior of the Mission in 1672). Also discusses the state of the Society in Ireland, ‘I see that it is in a most desperate condition here, I see to my great sorrow that it will not last long in Ireland if there is not a better way to train and receive novices and to punish the wild & disobedient…If you, Rev. Father, who are so full of zeal to preserve & propagate the Faith in heretic countries & for the great love you always had for this unfortunate nation, will not lend a hand to Save the S.J. in Ireland I fear it will not have the Success that I wish it.’ (The original version forms part of MSS B 33)
Plunkett, St Oliver, 1625-1681, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Armagh
Envelope addressed to Arthur Cox Esq M.A., 26 Merrion Square, Dublin
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Envelope addressed to Arthur Cox Esq M.A., 26 Merrion Square, Dublin.
Envelope in which the Eugene O'Curry letters were contained
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Envelope in which the letters N6/1 - N6/14, Eugene O'Curry, were contained. Notes on the envelope refer to dates, senders and recipients of some of the letters. Another note reads ‘(The history of these letters is unknown: they were not part of Fr Delaney’s papers). Found loose in strong room April 1944. Seem to belong to Leeson Street.’.
Connolly, Patrick J, 1875-1951 Jesuit priest and editor
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Holograph essay by Arthur Cox entitled “The Jury System - its development and Reform being an Essay presented for the adjudication of the Chancellor’s Gold Medal by ‘The Man who was Wednesday’ ”. Legal and Economic Society, University College Dublin.
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O'Curry, Eugene, 1794-1862, Irish scholar
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Mahony, Francis Sylvester, 1804-1866, priest and humorist
Handwritten note on the Old Irish Litany of Leabhar Breac
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Handwritten note on the Old Irish Litany of Leabhar Breac.
Handwritten notes entitled The Litany of the Blessed Virgin
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Handwritten notes entitled The Litany of the Blessed Virgin.
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Holograph text of speech delivered to the Literary and Historical Society entitled ‘The University and the Nation’. Autographed by thirty-four members of the Society including Thomas Bodkin, Michael Dwyer, Thomas Arkins, C.J. Macauley, Ambrose Davoran and J.A. Costello.
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Invitation for dinner from the President of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland to Dr Michael Cox.
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, 1654-
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Bithrey, John, 1878-1973, former Jesuit scholastic
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O'Hagan, John, 1822-1890, Young Irelander, writer, and judge
Latin inscription by Franciseus Syl. O'Mahony SJ
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Latin inscription which translates as 'I testify that this dust taken from the tomb of the holy martyrs Fusciani and companions by me on 22 August 1825, to my very dear friend Robert Haly, S.J. I give it as a gift, St. Acheoli – 24 August 1825. Franciseus Syl. O'Mahony SJ'.
Mahony, Francis Sylvester, 1804-1866, priest and humorist
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Latin verses by F.S. O'Mahony. Includes Hymn to St Francis Xavier (2pp) and ‘Ode sur la convalescence de Msr. Archeveque de Bordeaux’ (2pp)
Mahony, Francis Sylvester, 1804-1866, priest and humorist
Legal notice from a newspaper concerning the death of Fr Arthur Cox
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Photocopy of legal notice from a newspaper concerning the death of Fr Arthur Cox, and the chartiable bequest he left to the Society of Jesus.
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Letter from [ ], Vienna, Austria to [Dr Charles Russell] concerning a letter written by [Dr Charles Russell] to M. de Schmerling. Remarks '...it will give me much pleasure if I am able in any way to contribute to the success of your application to the Austrian Government'.
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Letter from [ ], Marlborough House, London to Dr Charles Russell concerning a copy of Dr Russell's College Calendar. Remarks that [she] will tell the Princess about it and that the Princess will be happy to receive a copy.
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Letter from [ ] Wray (mother-in-law of William Bliss), Liverpool to Dr Charles Russell concerning William Bliss and his conversion to the Catholic religion. Appeals to Dr. Russell '...to suggest to him that there are natural as well as moral rights of others which ought to be considered as well as his own religious and legal rights.' Refers to William Bliss' desire to have all of his children brought up in the Catholic faith 'To be thus bereft of her children one by one, will break the mother's heart; it will certainly not win her to her husband's religion; and will necessitate proceedings which will create domestic discord and probably bring this scandal before the world.' Concludes 'There is another matter which also has a bearing upon this case, which, for his own sake, should not come before the public. I allude to his extreme excitability of temper which not infrequently has made my daughter fear for her own personal safety. I have plenty of witnesses to prove this.'
Letter from [ ], Claremont to Dr Charles Russell thanking him for his letter
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Letter from [ ], Claremont to Dr Charles Russell thanking him for his letter and the expression of sympathy contained therein.
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Letter from [ ] de Vogue, 92 Rue de Lille, Paris, France to [Dr Charles Russell] concerning new discoveries in Jerusalem. Remarks 'I am happy to tell you that my new researches enable me to trace the direction of (the second wall) and that this direction leaves outside of the city the Holy Sepulchre and Calvary. Concludes 'I will feel very happy if I can put some new weapons in the learned hands of such an apologist as you are and contribute in that way to the defence of our dearest traditions.'
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Letter from [ ] to Eugene O'Curry regarding O'Curry’s election as Life Member of the Irish Archaeological Society.
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Letter from Archbishop D. Murray, Dublin to Dr Charles Russell concerning Dr Russell's continuing stay in Rome. Remarks 'The circumstances which you mention are quite sufficient to justify your absence from Maynooth during the remainder of the present Academical year...'.
Murray, Daniel, 1768-1852, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Dublin
Letter from Arthur Cox, Milltown Park, Dublin applying to enter the Society of Jesus
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Letter from Arthur Cox, Milltown Park, Dublin to Irish Fr Provvincial Charles O'Conor SJ applying to enter the Society of Jesus.
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Letter from Augustus Frederick Fitzgerald, third Duke of Leinster, Carton, County Kildare to Dr Charles Russell congratulating him on his election as President of Maynooth College.
FitzGerald, Augustus Frederick, 1791-1874, 3rd Duke of Leinster
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Letter from Charles F Bourke to Dr Charles Russell thanking Dr Russell for his expression of sympathy on the occasion of the death of his brother.
Bourke, Charles Fowler, 1832-1899
Letter from Charles Russell, Maynooth College, County Kildare to his mother
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Letter from Charles Russell, Maynooth College, County Kildare to his mother (Anne McEvoy) telling her about his life as a student at Maynooth. Describes his day when he rises at 6 o'clock and the various chores he must attend to. Remarks 'We have a great deal of praying to do here.' Continues 'The lay college is quite separate from the Ecclesiastic and it is one of the rules not to hold any intercourse with those in the other college.'
Letter from Charles Russell, Maynooth College, County Kildare to his sister, Anne Russell
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Letter from Charles Russell, Maynooth College, County Kildare to his sister Anne Russell. Remarks that there was an eclipse of the sun 'I observed it very accurately. When I saw it first a very small segment was obscured but in a short time more than one third was covered. I never had a perfect idea of an eclipse until today. Describes what it is like to be studying in Maynooth. Remarks that he has a bad place in the study hall as the people around him talk. Refers to his room 'I am beginning already to feel the cold at night. I suppose it is because my curtains are so bad if they may be called curtains which are all full of holes and as thin as wafer.' Includes a xerox copy of the letter.
Letter from Charles Savile Roundell to Dr Charles Russell concerning a report on an Institution
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Letter from Charles Savile Roundell, The Castle, Dublin to Dr Charles Russell concerning a report on an Institution [in Dublin]. Remarks 'I made inquiry about the institution in question from liberal friends whom I could trust and find that though the wording of the report might well offend the [ ] susceptibilities of R. Catholics any intention of doing so or of proselytising any of the children was [ ] to the minds of the [ ].'
Roundell, Charles Savile, 1827-1906, cricketer, lawyer and politician
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Letter from Chichester Parkinson Fortescue, Irish Office, London to Dr. Charles Russell concerning grants paid to Maynooth College and the '[over issuing]' of money. Remarks that he discussed the matter with Mr Gladstone 'Mr Gladstone's answer is that it is a question of law and that the Audit [Committee]...discovered an illegal issue of public money...'.
Parkinson-Fortescue, Chichester, 1823-1898, 2nd Baron Clermont and 1st Baron Carlingford
Letter from David Livingston, 57 Sloane Street, London to Dr Charles Russell concerning a Bunda hymn
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Letter from David Livingston, 57 Sloane Street, London to Dr Charles Russell concerning a Bunda hymn. Refers to a Portugese Jesuit, Fr [Cannecatin] who compiled a dictionary of the Bunda language.
Livingstone, David, 1813-1873, Scottish missionary and explorer
Letter from David Moriarty, Bishop of Ardfert to Eugene O'Curry, referring to the Book of Lismore
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Letter from David Moriarty, Bishop of Ardfert, Killarney, County Kerry to Eugene O'Curry, Dublin referring to the Book of Lismore. Remarks that the late Dr Murphy, Bishop of Cork had the Book of Lismore in his possession where he had it transcribed ‘...probably by one of the scribes you mention.’. Enquires whether Dr Murphy left some Irish transcripts to Maynooth.
Moriarty, David, 1814-1877, Roman Catholic Bishop of Ardfert
Letter from Dr Bartholomew Woodlock, Catholic University of Ireland, 86 St Stephen's Green, Dublin
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Letter from Dr Bartholomew Woodlock, Catholic University of Ireland, 86 St Stephen's Green, Dublin to Dr Charles Russell asking Dr. Russell to recommend a friend (Alfred Barrett) to Lord O'Hagan in connection with the new legislation regarding the Court of Chancery. Remarks 'I shall take it as a special favour done to myself personally if you will kindly render my friend any service in your power...'
Woodlock, Bartholomew, 1819-1902, Roman Catholic Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise and Rector of the Catholic University of Ireland
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Letter from Dr Charles Russell to Dr John Henry Newman, Dundalk, County Louth concerning the Pope's proposal to make Dr Newman a Cardinal. Expresses his delight and hope that the proposal will be successful.
Letter from Dr Charles Russell to his nephew, Fr Matthew Russell SJ
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Letter from Dr Charles Russell to his nephew, Fr Matthew Russell SJ.
Letter from Dr Charles Russell to his nephew, Fr Matthew Russell SJ
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A file of letters from Dr Charles William Russell (note: two of the letters may in fact be from Charles Russell, Lord Russell of Killowen and brother of Fr Matthew Russell SJ) to his nephew Fr Matthew Russell SJ. Includes a letter discussing the title of 'The Irish Monthly' (founded by Fr Matthew Russell) (n.d., 4pp).
Letter from Dr Charles Russell to Mrs Margaret Kelly
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Letter from Dr Charles Russell to Mrs Margaret Kelly offering his congratulations on the birth of her daughter and tells her that he has offered the 'Adorable sacrifice' for both Margaret and her husband.
Letter from Dr Charles Russell, Dundalk, County Louth to John O'Hagan
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Letter from Dr Charles Russell, Dundalk, County Louth to John O'Hagan. Remarks that he is delighted that John O'Hagan has finished [his book]. Remarks that he is looking forward to meeting John O'Hagan and his wife Fanny.
Letter from Dr Charles Russell, Dundalk, County Louth to John O'Hagan concerning a visit to England
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Letter from Dr Charles Russell, Dundalk, County Louth to John O'Hagan concerning a visit to England. Remarks that he was shocked to hear of the death of John Pigot and asks John O'Hagan to extend his sympathies.
Letter from Dr Charles Russell, Irish College, Rome to Rev. Doctor Denvir, Donegal Street, Belfast
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Letter from Dr Charles Russell, Irish College, Rome to Rev. Doctor Denvir, Donegal Street, Belfast concerning a meeting with the Pope to put forward his 'case'. Describes how anxious he felt about the matter. Remarks 'Yesterday I received the official announcement of my liberation and they will proceed in the next congregation...to make a new appointment.'
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Letter from Dr Charles Russell, Munich, Germany to his brother Peter Russell, Wellington Place, Dundalk, County Louth. Describes his journey from Rome to Munich and the cities he visited along the way. Remarks that he met two gentlemen Dr Simon and Mr Aiken and that he is living in '...a beautiful house in the finest street...it is the most beautiful city I have ever seen or imagined and I have been...installed in the literary (Catholic) circle - the first in Europe.
Letter from Dr Charles Russell, St Patrick's College, Maynooth, County Kildare to Fr John Grene SJ
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Letter from Dr Charles Russell, St Patrick's College, Maynooth, County Kildare to Fr Grene concerning information on Fr Peter Kenney SJ. Remarks that he does not have many details and that he was a very young priest when he met Fr Kenney.
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Letter from Dr. Charles Russell, St Patrick's College, Maynooth, County Kildare to his [nephew Charles Russell, Lord Russell of Killowen] concerning the early death of '...our darling Annie...'.
Letter from Edward Dowden to Dr Russell thanking him for referring Dr Newman's poem
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Letter from Edward Dowden, Winstead, Temple Road, Rathmines, County Dublin to Dr.Russell thanking him for referring Dr Newman's poem. Remarks 'I felt some resentment towards my memory when I found that so noble and characteristic a poem of that volume of 1868 could have entirely slipped away from me.'
Dowden, Edward, 1843-1913, literary critic, academic, and unionist
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Letter from Ellen Russell to her cousin Dr Charles Russell describing a rough crossing across the Atlantic Ocean. Describes a storm which occurred off Newfoundland '...which blew us far south of the Banks which turned out most fortunate for us as many besides that kept north of the banks were that night more or less injured we thank God not only escaped that but the cold and icebergs.' Describes her arrival in America and stay in New York city. Remarks 'I cannot give you any opinion of the Americans as I think we have seen the worst of them...'. Concludes that she will write again when they reach Columbus, Ohio.
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Letter from Eugene O'Curry, 2 Portland Street North, Dublin to Rev. John Henry Newman, Rector of the Catholic University, Dublin regarding an offer of the Professorship of Archaeology at the University. Remarks ‘...I would gladly accept (it), if the term does not mean more than I could honestly undertake.’. Explains that he is working under a Royal Commission as a co-translator of the Brehon Laws and also with the Irish Archaeological and Celtic Society, to translate and edit an ancient Irish Law Tract, the Battle of Moylena.
O'Curry, Eugene, 1794-1862, Irish scholar
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Letter from Eugene O'Curry, 5 Portland Street, Dublin to William Forbes Skene, Edinburgh, Scotland referring to extracts that Skene collected from O’Curry. Remarks that he (O'Curry) did not send them to Skene ‘...lest they may not be exactly what you would want...’. Refers to pedigrees of the kings of Scotland contained in the extracts and remarks ‘You seem to think lightly of (them)...’. Continues ‘...I think them very valuable as the Ms. is one of the close of the eleventh or beginning of the twelfth century and appears to have been got up with very great care and attention...’. Refers to a note written by Skene in which he indicates that the pedigrees can be found in a more authentic source. O'Curry expresses his interest in this information. Remarks that Irish historical scholars are ‘...neither mercenary nor jealous, but seek to establish truth...’. Concludes ‘...I wish to say that there is not now any acceptable Irish Ms. in Dublin that I have not carefully read and the value of which as a historical document, I do not clearly understand...’.
O'Curry, Eugene, 1794-1862, Irish scholar
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Letter from Eugene O'Curry, Brehon Law Office, Trinity College Dublin to Dalton regarding a proof sent to by Stokes to O'Curry. Apologises for the delay in replying. O'Curry indicates a number of mistakes and discusses some corrections.
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Letter from Eugene O'Curry, Royal Irish Academy, Dublin to T. D. Mc [ ], Montreal, Canada regarding a draft of $100 sent to O'Curry to purchase books. O'Curry apologises for the delay explaining that some volumes he wished to purchase were not available and that he fell ill on two occasions. O'Curry refers to the death of his son in 1857 and his wife in 1858. Concludes that he is still working on the Brehon Laws and that he has published the first twenty one lectures given by him to the Catholic University.
O'Curry, Eugene, 1794-1862, Irish scholar
Letter from Eustace L. Murphy, Rutland Square, Dublin to Dr Charles Russell
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Letter from Eustace L. Murphy, Rutland Square, Dublin to Dr Charles Russell informing him of an opinion expressed by the Prince of [ ] about Dr. Russell. Remarks '(The Prince)...made particular enquiries for you and wound up these enquiries by observing that "you were the most perfect gentlemen he ever met"'.
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Letter from F. J. MacCormack, Ballaghadreen to Dr Charles Russell asking D. Russell to support Mr. Myles H. Jordan for the appointment of Resident Magistrate.
Lyons, Richard Bickerton Pemell, 1817-1887, 1st Earl Lyons and diplomat
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Letter written in French from Fr Bourgeteau, Abbaye de Solesmes, France to Monsieur le Superieur concerning Fr Murphy's departure from the abbey and asking for settlement of money owed on his behalf.
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Letter from Fr Edmund O'Reilly SJ, Clongowes Wood College, County Kildare to Dr Charles Russell concerning the religious upbringing of the children of William Bliss. Offers his opinion on the case. Remarks 'Something depends on the age of the children. The eldest girl, being fit for school is probably old enough to be in danger of becoming a thorough Protestant under the mother's care.' Continues 'He (William Bliss) ought without delay to appoint a testamentary guardian and to take care the document is all right in it's form and execution....'.
O'Reilly, Edmund J, 1811-1878, Jesuit priest
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Letter from George Petrie, 67 Rathmines Road, Dublin to Dr Charles Russell concerning a query made by Russell about sepulchral inscriptions. Remarks '...I have never seen the names of two individuals included in the same request for a prayer, though I have met with several headstones on which the names of two persons were inscribed.' Continues to discuss the topic citing examples.
Petrie, George, 1790-1866, artist and antiquary
Letter from Henry Bagshawe to Dr Charles Russell
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Letter from Henry Bagshawe to Dr Charles Russell concerning an [article] he has written. Remarks that even though the extracts are too long he does not wish to cut them out. Includes a biographical note written by Fr Fergal McGrath SJ (former Irish Province Archivist).
Bagshawe, Henry Ridgard, 1799-1870, barrister and judge
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Letter from Henry Reeve to [Dr. Charles Russell] concerning the publication of an article by Dr Russell in the [Dublin Review].
Reeve, Henry, 1813-1895, journalist
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Letter from Henry Reeve, 62 Rutland [Square], [Dublin] to Dr Charles Russell congratulating him on his appointment to the Presidency of Maynooth College.
Reeve, Henry, 1813-1895, journalist
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Letter from James Blake Kavanagh to Dr Charles Russell concerning article[s] on Russian literature/linguistics published in the Dublin Review. Discusses at length the topic in question and mentions another scholar - Senskoffsky. Refers to a Russian periodical.
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Letter from James Hardiman to Eugene O'Curry, Royal Irish Academy House, Grafton Street, Dublin giving details of the Moore family of Bries, County Mayo. Hardiman includes details of an enrolment of a settlement dated 5 October 1611 discovered by him.
Hardiman, James, 1782-1855, historian and librarian
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Letter from James Hardiman to Eugene O'Curry, Royal Irish Academy House, Grafton Street, Dublin regarding an extract from King James I’s grant to John Moore of the castle of Bries, county Mayo. Remarks that he cannot find the document ‘...which states him to have been the nephew and heir of the Chief, but I have seen it...’.
Hardiman, James, 1782-1855, historian and librarian
Letter from James Murphy, St Joseph's Retreat, High Gate Hill, London to Dr Charles Russell
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Letter from James Murphy, St Joseph's Retreat, High Gate Hill, London to Dr Charles Russell telling Russell of his arrival.
Letter from James Murray, 55 Eccles Street concerning 'the Epiphany Paper.'
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Letter from James Murray [secretary to Cardinal Cullen], 55 Eccles Street (residence of Cardinal Cullen) concerning 'the Epiphany Paper.' Remarks that he will look for it and send it to Dr. Russell.
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Letter from John [ ], 72 Eaton Place, London, England to [Dr Charles Russell] concerning books he is sending to Dr Russell.
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Letter from John Cashel Hoey, 18 [Denleigh] Street, London, England to Dr Charles Russell concerning articles on Ireland becoming more prominent in the Dublin Review. Refers to an obituary he and Dr Manning are writing for 'the Cardinal' and asks for information '...he (Dr Manning) suggested that you and Mr Bagshawe are probably best acquainted with the facts of the Cardinal's connexion with the foundation and early conduct of the Review.'
Hoey, John Cashel, 1828-1892, author, editor of the Nation, and administrator
Letter from John Cashel Hoey to Dr Charles Russell concerning Professors at Maynooth College
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Letter from John Cashel Hoey, 17 Campden Hill Road, Kensington, London, England to Dr. Russell concerning Professors [at Maynooth College]. Remarks '...I cannot understand Mr. Gladstone's action in the matter...the letters which I sent Mr. Crolley are evidence that he knew the Professors were not satisfied and was at least willing to consider how they could be satisfied. Continues 'I do not at all despair of getting the proviso inserted in the Lords.'
Hoey, John Cashel, 1828-1892, author, editor of the Nation, and administrator
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Letter from John Kells Ingram, 34 Trinity College, Dublin to Dr Charles Russell concerning a meeting of the friends of Dr George Petrie who decided that a deputation should visit the Lord Lieutenant to appeal for a pension for Dr Petrie's family. Asks if Dr Russell would be part of the deputation. Includes a list of those already part of the deputation.
Ingram, John Kells, 1823-1907, economist, poet, and academic
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Letter from [Lord Bellew] to Dr Charles Russell concerning Dr Russell's election to President of Maynooth College. Congratulates him on his achievement. Remarks that Lord Carlisle was also'...highly pleased with the appointment.'
Bellew, Patrick, 1798-1866, 1st Baron Bellew
Letter from Lord Carlingford, London to Dr Charles Russell thanking him for his letter
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Letter from Lord Carlingford, London to Dr Charles Russell thanking him for his letter and '...the warm expression of your good opinion which is very gratifying to me...'.
Parkinson-Fortescue, Chichester, 1823-1898, 2nd Baron Clermont and 1st Baron Carlingford
Letter from Lord Fingall to Dr Charles Russell concerning the death of his son-in-law
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Letter from Lord Fingall to Dr Charles Russell concerning the death of his son-in-law and thanking Dr Russell for his expression of sympathy.
Plunkett, Arthur James, 1791-1869, 9th Earl of Fingall
Letter from Lord Herries to Dr Charles Russell concerning the Penal laws on Catholics
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Letter from Lord Herries, 38 Portman Square, London to Dr Charles Russell concerning documents regarding '...the effects of the Penal laws on Catholics and their estates...'. Remarks that he would be happy to have them examined.
Constable-Maxwell, William, 1804-1876, 10th Lord Herries of Terregles
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Letter from Otho Fitzgerald, Carton, County Kildare to Dr Charles Russell congratulating him on his election as President of Maynooth College. Includes a biographical note written by Fr Fergal McGrath SJ (former Irish Province Archivist).
FitzGerald, Lord Otho, 1827-1882, soldier and politician
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Letter from Patrick F. Moran, 55 Eccles Street to Dr Charles Russell concerning Dr. Russell's participation in a commission '...proposed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer...'.
Moran, Patrick Francis, 1830-1911, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Sydney
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Letter from Patrick McLoughlin, St John's, Carrigart, County Donegal to Fr Roland Burke Savage SJ concerning the papers of Dr Charles Russell held in Maynooth College and those in Leeson Street. Remarks 'My recollection is that those you had at 35 Lr. Leeson Street were a disappointing lot.'
Letter from Rev. Henry James Coleridge SJ to Dr Charles Russell
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Letter from Rev. Henry James Coleridge SJ, St Beuno's, St. Asaph to Dr Charles Russell concerning some '...trouble that has lately taken place about the 'Dublin Review'. Discusses in detail the editorship of the publication.
Coleridge, Henry James, 1822-1893, Jesuit priest and editor
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Letter from Rev James Henthorn Todd, secretary of the Irish Archaeological Society to Eugene O'Curry informing him of his election as life member of the Society “ ‘...as an acknowledgement of the valuable services he has rendered to the Society...’ ”.
Todd, James Henthorn, 1805-1869, librarian and scholar
Letter from Richard Doyle to Dr Charles Russell apologising for the delay in replying to his note
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Letter from Richard Doyle, 17 Cambridge Terrace, Hyde Park, England to Dr Charles Russell apologising for the delay in replying to his note and informing Dr Russell that he will make inquiries to an acquaintance on his behalf. Includes a note by Fr Fergal McGrath SJ (former Irish Province Archivist) on Richard Doyle and surmises that he is Dickie Doyle, an artist for Punch.
Doyle, Richard, 1824-1883, illustrator, printmaker, and watercolour painter
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Letter from S.F. O'Mahony, Seminaire du Grand, Montrouge, Paris to his father (Martin Mahony) on the question of where he shall minister ‘…it is of no Consequence that I serve my God in one climate preferably to another provided I accomplish faithfully his ever adorable will, all I ask is to be allowed to follow his voice which evidently calls me to the Society, and of that you can entertain no reasonable doubt. The rest is not essential, so I abandon it to whatever dispositions may be made by you and my Superiors. As I am of an age at which tis customary in France to receive the Ecclesiastical tonsure, I hope you will have no objection to my contracting this preliminary obligation to persevere, begging you to obtain the necessary documents from Our Bishop to whose prayers I wish to be recommended.…I received two letters from the Clongonians but decline answering as I feel every day more & more the necessity of absolute retirement and complete sequestration to enable myself to meet with some confidence the serious duties which will be one day incumbent on me & which I learn in my solitude to appreciate.’ On reverse is a letter in French, by Fr Jean Baptiste Gury SJ, Master of Novices, Montrouge, Paris, France to the father of S.F. O'Mahony regarding his son's entry into the Society.
Mahony, Francis Sylvester, 1804-1866, priest and humorist
Letter from Sir Charles Gavan Duffy to Dr Charles Russell
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Letter from Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, Grosvenor Hotel [London] to Dr. Charles Russell. Refers to a journey he undertook to Ireland to visit old friends and remarks that he read Dr Newman's Apologia on the voyage home.
Duffy, Sir, Charles Gavan, 1816-1903, politician and journalist
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Letter from Sir Thomas Larcom, Director of the Irish Ordnance Survey to [Eugene O'Curry] regarding a map of county Clare. Remarks that he has once more written to Captain [ ] ‘...to say the map cannot be too good...’. Continues ‘...as a principle it is very necessary that in Dublin you should all work in one place...’.
Larcom, Sir Thomas Aiskew, 1801-1879, surveyor, administrator, and under-secretary for Ireland
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Letter from Sr Mary, Hospice Civil, Sarthe, Sable, France to Dr Charles Russell concerning the conduct of Fr James Murphy. Remarks '...Mr Murphy behaved very unpleasantly to us and personally to me.' Remarks that he has been asked to leave the abbey.
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Letter from the Duke of Marlborough, Vice Regal Lodge, Dublin to Dr. Charles Russell concerning the transfer of the library of the Royal Dublin Society to form the basis of the National Library. Asks if Dr Russell will allow his name to go forward as a nomination for one of the trustees.
Spencer-Churchill, John Winston, 1822-1883, 7th Duke of Marlborough and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland
Letter from the Earl of Portarlington to Dr Charles Russell
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Letter from the Earl of Portarlington to Dr Charles Russell thanking him for a photograph and a hymn. Refers to the construction of the church at Maynooth.
Dawson-Damer, Henry, 1822-1889, 3rd Earl of Portarlington
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Letter from William Dunn Macray, 7 Park Crescent, Oxford, England to Dr Charles Russell thanking Dr Russell for sending him information on Archbishop Williams.
Macray, William Dunn, 1826-1916, librarian, cleric and historian