Note written by Fr Fergal McGrath SJ commenting on the Pigot letters
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- [1980]
Note written by Fr Fergal McGrath SJ (former Irish Province Archivist) commenting on the Pigot letters.
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Note written by Fr Fergal McGrath SJ commenting on the Pigot letters
Note written by Fr Fergal McGrath SJ (former Irish Province Archivist) commenting on the Pigot letters.
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Note written by [Fr Matthew Russell SJ] concerning a letter of John Edward Pigot
Note written by [Fr Matthew Russell SJ] concerning a letter of John Edward Pigot implying that the letter in question was published in the [Irish Monthly]. This note does not appear to apply to the letters in this collection.
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Letter from Dr Charles Russell, Dundalk, County Louth to John O'Hagan concerning a visit to England
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 John Edward Pigot to John [Mitchel] concerning legal matters
Letter from John Edward Pigot, Cork to John [Mitchel] concerning legal matters. Discusses news from home.
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Letter from John Edward Pigot to Jones concerning religious and spiritual matters
Letter from John Edward Pigot to Jones concerning religious and spiritual matters. Refers to a book Pigot has found most helpful in his life. Remarks that he has inscribed a motto in it '...which for ten years has fastened itself in my mind as embracing all the comfort of Christian philosophy.' Includes a printed prayer.
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Letter from John Mitchel to John Edward Pigot commenting on the Nation
Letter from John Mitchel, 19 Rue de l'Est, Paris, France to John Edward Pigot commenting on the 'Nation'. Remarks 'Indeed I suspect the Editor of that paper wants to be returned to Parliament through ecclesiastical influence.' Refers to the National Petition. Remarks that he is very confident of the effect it will have. Continues 'I am still very strongly of opinion that the rejection of that Petition ought to be followed up, and that quick, with an address somewhat like what I sent you a draft of - and that the address ought to be- not to mankind in general, but to the Emperor of the French or to the French people.'
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Letters from John Edward Pigot to Dr Charles Russell
A file of letters from John Edward Pigot to Dr Charles Russell. Includes letters concerning the establishment of a club '...to serve (as) a social centre to the Catholic body (4 November 1858, 4pp and 10 November 1858, 8pp).
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Copy letter from John Edward Pigot to John [Mitchel]
Copy letter from John Edward Pigot, Chambers to John [Mitchel]. Refers to MacNevin and the 'shocking' news of his 'insanity'. Remarks '...it is to be hoped that his illness may be only temporary...' Discusses political matters, remarks that the Corn Bill '...is safe after last night's division.' Continues 'If it be finally settled on Friday, the coercion bill division will take place that night but at any rate on Monday. A small majority against ministers is considered certain, but I find it believed that Peel will stay in though beaten. I need not say how glad we shall be if it be so. Peel would then dissolve and in the new parliament the Whigs, if successful, would be as weak as we could wish them.'
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Handwritten notes by [ ] about John O'Hagan and their time in London
Handwritten notes by [John Edward Pigot] about John O'Hagan. Remembers a period of time spent in the same lodgings in London as John O'Hagan and praises his character and intellect.
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Copy letter from John Edward Pigot to John O'Hagan concerning his law studies
Copy letter from John Edward Pigot, Limerick to John O'Hagan concerning his law studies. Remarks that he is finding life very dull. Asks John O'Hagan to look up a case for him and advise him on the details.
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Copy letter from John Edward Pigot, Merrion Square to [John] O'Hagan concerning the proposal of Lane to the Presidency of [ ]. remarks that he has no objection to John O'Hagan proposing Lane and that he will second the proposal.
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