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Memorial cards for Rev. Canon Hogan PP of Tintern, County Wexford [relative of Fr Edmund Hogan SJ].

Printed circular letter from Fr Robert Kelly SJ to [clergy and prelates]. Urges the introduction of his Association of Prayer against intemperance. Refers to its rules, and to ‘the organ of the Association’, the Monitor. Also reports on its success in various dioceses of Great Britain and Ireland. Includes handwritten note from James Quinn, Archbishop of Brisbane, to Fr Kelly. Archbishop Quinn expresses his approval of Fr Kelly’s Association.

Handwritten information sheet in relation to the Association of Prayer. States that letters, applications etc must be addressed to Fr Kelly SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin. Adds that no money is demanded, but offerings are accepted.

Five versions of a printed leaflet outlining the aims and organisation of the Association of Prayer against intemperance.

Copy Order from the Irish Church Temporalities Commission to George A. Nicolls merging the tithe rent charge for the lands of Garrisker and Ballyonan, County Kildare.

Letter from Fr J. B. Wenig SJ, Rector of [ ], writing from Ceniponte, to the Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ, in relation to the progress of Daly’s studies there.

Letter from Sr M. Catherine of the Convent of Our Lady of Mercy, St Mary’s, Limerick, to Fr Stephen Farrell SJ, Milltown Park, Dublin. Conveys her thanks, through the latter, to the anonymous benefactor, who gave a donation of £100 for the use of her Convent. Includes a handwritten receipt for the above donation, signed by Sister Mary Catherine Bren.

Letter from Fr E O'Donnell, Redemptorist, Limerick, to Fr Stephen Farrell SJ, Milltown Park, Dublin. Encloses receipt for the sum of £100 (included), received from an anonymous donor through Fr. Farrell for the use of the Fathers at Mount St. Alphonsus.

Notes and letters by Fr John Ffrench SJ, including reports on 12 boys at St Stanisalus College, Tullabeg, County Offaly and what he has taught to them (18 October 1834), letters while acting as Substitute English Assistant to Fr General and English Assistant to Fr General, Rome to Fr O'Reilly SJ and Fr Browne SJ (21 December 1865 & 16 February 1867) and note on the wood used for Tullabeg. Includes letters from Fr George Lambert SJ, Fr General Peter Beckx SJ, Curia Generalizia Compagnia di Gesù, Rome, Italy on the death of Fr John Ffrench SJ (1873).

Letter from Sr Mary of St Mary Magdalene of Pazzi Lawson, Prov. Superioress of the Convent of the Good Shepherd, Limerick, to Fr Stephen Farrell SJ. Encloses a receipt for the gift of £100 from an anonymous donor, and received through Fr Farrell (included).

Letter from Fr John Ffrench SJ, writing the Gesù, Rome, to Fr Kelly SJ. Refers to a visit made by Cardinal Cullen to Rome, and apologises for not having brought up a matter which Fr Kelly wished him to raise with the Cardinal.

Letter from Fr Alfred d’Adhémar SJ of the Toulouse province to the Irish Provincial Fr Nicholas Walsh SJ. Discusses the progress of Mr Thomas Wheeler SJ, and his departure from the province. (In French).

Letter from Stephen Lucius Gwynn (aged 9) to his ‘Aunt Lizzie’ concerning his love of shooting birds with his catapult!. With postscript written by his mother Lucy.

Document confirming the granting of faculties to Fr Alfred Murphy SJ by Pope Pius IX for the blessing and giving indulgences to holy objects, e.g., rosaries etc. (In Latin).

Letter from Thomas Furlong, Bishop of Ferns to Fr Robert Kelly SJ. Reports on the success of the Association in his diocese. Asks Fr Kelly to send a large supply of tickets to him.

Letter from Thomas Furlong, Bishop of Ferns to Fr Robert Kelly SJ. Writes in relation to arrangements for Fr Kelly's delivery of a sermon [on the temperance movement] in his (Furlong’s) diocese.

Letter from Thomas Furlong, Bishop of Ferns to Fr Robert Kelly SJ. Describes his plans for the introduction of the temperance movement in his diocese.

Letter from Fr Alexander Abreu SJ, writing from Trichinopoly, India to Fr John Ford SJ. Asks the latter to clarify a matter relating to the accounts at Trichinopoly. Gives news of the community there.

Photograph of Thomas Corcoran, Honeymount, Roscrea, County Tipperary, photo taken about 1869, 1870.

Letter from Thomas Furlong, Bishop of Ferns to Fr Robert Kelly SJ. Undertakes to recommend Fr Kelly’s Association to his clergy.

Letter from Thomas Furlong, Bishop of Ferns to Fr Robert Kelly SJ. Explains that more information is needed about the temperance association before he asks the priests of his diocese to promote it.

Letter from Thomas Furlong, Bishop of Ferns to Fr Robert Kelly SJ. Reports that he cannot find the parcel sent by him to Fr Kelly.

Letter from Ulick Joseph Bourke, President of St Jarlath's College, Tuam to Fr Robert Kelly SJ. Refers to a matter discussed by him and Fr Kelly when the latter was on a visit, and relates that he brought it up with Archbishop McHale, who agreed to give him another formula of approbation for Fr Kelly.

A file of letters written by various people to Fr Robert Haly SJ:

• Includes a letter from Fr Murphy SJ referring to the polka. Remarks '…I do not consider it, absolutely speaking, a proximate occasion of sin, as I have the assurance of some reliable young persons of both sexes that they never found any harm in it (nd, 4pp).
• Includes a letter from Patrick Drinan SJ, Sant' Andrea, Rome describing his life as a novice in the Society of Jesus. Describes his fellow novices (21 March 1825, 3pp).
• Includes a letter from Fr Charles Aylmer SJ, Hardwicke Street, Dublin referring to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ. Remarks that he has returned from the Isle of Man. Continues '…(he has) done much good amongst those poor neglected Catholics. But now they are without a priest and of course will fall back again into the old way.' (28 August 1825, 3pp).
• Includes a letter from Prout concerning his ordination to Deaconship ([ ] 1828, 1p).
• Includes a letter from Fr St Leger SJ. Refers to the woods at Clongowes. Remarks that new trees have been planted and hundreds of old trees have been cut down. Refers to Daniel O'Connell 'Mr O'Connell hopes to enter Parliament by a clause in the Act of Union which only requires the oath of abjuration, which was abolished…C. Butler of London has published his opinion that Mr O'Connell's admittance to Parliament cannot be refused according to law…' Includes a note from Fr Peter Kenney SJ at the end of the letter concerning the death of Fr Haly's uncle, Robert in Calcutta on 27 July 1826 (30 September, 3pp).
• Includes a letter from [ ], Clongowes Wood College concerning Christmas celebrations in Clongowes. Refers to the church services and remarks that the Parisian Cope made its first appearance and 'dazzled the natives'. Remarks that the number of scholars in the college is small and many vacancies exist. Refers to Fr Aylmer and Fr St Leger and their plans to erect a new chapel in Dublin. Refers to Fr Moran's departure for Buenos Ayres. Refers to the political situation in Ireland and Daniel O'Connell's determination to go to Parliament (5 January 1829, 4pp).
• Includes a letter from George Oliver, St Nicholas' Priory, Exeter containing queries about members of the Society in Ireland for a publication he is preparing (17 July 1838, 3pp).
• Includes a letter from Fr Charles Aylmer SJ concerning his stay in Rome. Describes dining with Fr General on St Stanislaus Day (23 November 1838, 4pp).
• Includes a letter from Patrick Sheehan SJ, Roman College concerning news from Rome and general Society matters. Reports that Fr General is pleased with all the Provinces under his direction and has expressed a wish to open a Japanese Mission (30 November 1838, 4pp).
• Includes a letter from Bartholomew Esmonde SJ, Al Gesu, Rome enclosing a sketch of his design for the altar at St Francis Xavier's Church, Gardiner Street, Dublin (9 February 1842, 3pp).
• Includes a transcription of the same letter, 9 February 1842, by Fr Francis Finegan SJ [1975].
• Includes a letter from Fr Bartholomew Esmonde, SJ, San Calcedonio, Malta concerning the suspension of Fr Rillo by the Bishop. Remarks that the business has become public due to the intervention of Lord Clifford (25 July 1842, 4pp).
• Includes a letter from John Cunningham SJ, Rome. Refers to the political situation in Ireland and Daniel O'Connell. Refers to Fr Rillo and remarks that he is no longer in Malta. Remarks '…after his justification had been fully established he removed to Palermo. Mr Esmonde is authorised to select whom he pleases to succeed the former.' (25 November 1843, 3pp).
• Includes a letter from Fr Esmonde concerning his missionary work in Malta. Remarks 'I have a curious time of it here, strange folks as if all the odd fish of the Mediterranean had climbed up on this rock.' Refers to a new church opened by the Protestants on the island. Refers to the power of the government a governor of the island who control everything (15 November 1844, 2pp).
• Includes a letter from John Lynch, SJ, Church of St Joseph, Willings Alley, Philadelphia, PA describing his surroundings (1 February 1840, 4pp).
• Includes a letter from John Gaffney concerning the Archbishop's (Dr Cullen) decision to prohibit the dancing of the polka. Discusses the implications of this decision and expresses the opinion that the Society should not pursue a different course of action to the clergy of Dublin and rural areas (20 January 1858, 4pp).
• Includes a letter from Bishop George Browne of Elphin concerning a retreat to be conducted by Fr Robert Haly SJ. Refers to the parishioners eagerness for a mission (19 April 1858, 3pp).
• Includes a letter from the Bishop of Clonfert, John Derry agreeing to consecrate the Society's church in Galway (11 May 186[ ]), 4pp).
• Includes a letter from Irish Fr Provincial Edmund O'Reilly SJ granting Fr Haly privileges with regard to his mission work (26 September 1867, 3pp).
  Includes a letter from Irish Fr Provincial Edmund O'Reilly SJ advising Fr Haly on how to deal with confessors who declare they are members of the Fenians (8 December 1869, 4p

Letter from Fr Bruno Vercruysse SJ, writing from Brussels, Belgium to [ ]. Refers to Fr John J Hughes SJ and Fr O'Callaghan. Fr. Hughes may be the ‘Père de Dublin’ mentioned in the letter. Also refers to translations. (In French).

Certificate awarding the Four Minor Orders on Fr Robert Kane SJ.

Letter from Fr Bruno Vercruysse SJ, writing from Brussels, Belgium to Fr John J Hughes SJ, on the feast of St Joseph. Refers to, amongst other subjects, Fr O'Callaghan SJ. (In French). Note in English from the Father Superior of ‘Michaels in Brussels’, sending greetings to Frs. Hughes, O'Keeffe and O'Connell.

Letter from Joanna Murphy, Ballymore Castle, Cashel, County Tipperary to Fr John Grene SJ concerning her late son Mr James Murphy SJ and the grief she feels following his death. Thanks Fr Grene for his consoling' letter and apologises for not replying sooner.

A file of material collected by Fr John Grene SJ on the life of Mr James Murphy SJ, a scholastic who drowned whilst on villa (holiday) at Poulaphuca, County Wicklow. The contributors provide information of his life as a student at Clongowes Wood College and later as a novice in the Society.

Certificate conferring First Tonsure on Fr Robert Kane SJ.

Extract from a Liturgical Calendar for 21 February [ ]. A note by Fr Edmund Hogan SJ in the margin states that his father, William Hogan died on 21 February 1869.

Notes by Fr Charles MacKenna SJ on ‘List of subjects in Retreat to Ours’; ‘Consid[eration]s’.

Obituary for Mr Peter Fitzpatrick SJ.

Note on the death of Fr John St Leger SJ at St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin, with list of jobs (1869), and photocopy of notice of death (1868).

A file of letters from Cardinal Cullen (by his the amanuensis and secretary Patrick Moran) to Fr John Curtis SJ granting permission to Fr Curtis to preach and lead devotions at the Pro-Cathedral, in particular on the feast of the Sacred Heart. Also grants permission for the Association of the Tabernacle and Poor Churches to be affiliated to the main association in Brussels.

[Copy of] letter from Fr Nicholas Walsh SJ, Clongowes Wood College, to [Fr Assistant], asking to make his tertianship in Rome to do his third year of studies. (In Italian). Includes confirmation in Latin on reverse of letter of decision to allow him to go to Rome.

Photocopy of obituary for Fr Christopher Bellew SJ.

Envelope containing a lock of Stephen Lucius Gwynn’s hair (Fr Gwynn’s father), ‘Stee’s hair 1867 Three year’s old.’

Obituary, written in Latin for Br Thomas Carroll SJ.

'Biblia Sacra'. Fr Gerard Manley Hopkins’s own copy of the Vulgate. Signed by him ‘Gerardi Manley Hopkins. Octobris XXXI, in vigil, omn. sanct. MDCCCLXVI’ (the day he was received into the Catholic Church). With 'St. Ignatius' College S.J. Dublin.' stamp. Petal of blossom flowers p115 and p546 . Copy of vulgate stops at Proverbs, Chapter 19. Index refers to 1313pp.

Proposal by Dr Ellis concerning the subject of a Charter for University College suggesting that it should be brought before the Archbishops and Bishops.

Letter from Fr Thomas Cahill SJ, College of St Joseph, Macao, to Fr Stephen Farrell SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway. Refers to two unanswered letters sent to Fr Michael Bellew SJ, and asks Fr Farrell to inquire into the matter. Expresses concern in relation to the fate of money sent to him for the purchase of certain articles, and explains that if he not able to account for the money, the Society will be thought ill of.

Copy of two letters to the Rev. P Gilligan, Clongowes, January 1864 on 'The House of Loretto' by Fr Patrick Bracken SJ.

Report of the two days' debate held in Dublin Corporation on the Charter for the Catholic University.

Document issued by Dr John MacHale, Archbishop of Tuam, granting faculties to Fr Patrick Corcoran SJ.

Letters by Fr Henry J Rorke SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin, his brothers, John Rorke, 20 Temple Street, Dublin and Edmund Rorke, Tyrrelstown, Dublin, Andrew Rorke SJ, regarding the accounts and financial affairs of Fr Henry J Rorke SJ.

Schedule of papers belonging to the O'Callaghan property in 13 Cork Hill. Bridget O'Reilly, nee O'Callaghan, mother of Fr Edmund O'Reilly SJ. Fr O'Reilly's mother Bridget, was a co-heiress of her father's estate in Clare.

Letter from Archbishop MacHale to Irish Fr Provincial Joseph Lentaigne SJ. Encloses Fr Corcoran's release from the diocese of Tuam (not included).

Letter from Archbishop MacHale to Fr St Leger SJ thanking him for the enclosure of £20 for the poor of the diocese of Tuam in his last letter, and asks him to thank the donor also.

Handwritten report written by Rev Dr James Gartlan, Vice-Rector for the session 1858 - 1859 of the Catholic University for the Archbishops and Bishops of Ireland.

Letter from Archbishop MacHale to Irish Fr Provincial Joseph Lentaigne SJ. Refers to Fr [Corcoran's] intended stay [in Tuam].

Parties:
Samuel Page, Notary Public, Dame Street, Dublin and William Napoleon Nolan, Esquire, 32 College Green, Dublin.

Property:
7 Sackville Street, City of Dublin

Terms and Conditions:
£105 sterling to be paid in four quarterly payments on 1st March, 1st June, 1st September and 1st December.

Other:
Signed and sealed by the parties

Letter from Robert Cornthwaite, Bishop of Beverley, to Irish Fr Provincial. Recounts some details of a mix-up, involving himself and another bishop, from whom he asked for a letter. Also refers to the ‘very pardonable pious impatience” of Mr ‘McDonnell’.

Exeat for Fr Matthew MacDonnell from Dr Robert Cornthwaite, Bishop of Beverley.

Letter from Richard [F] [Sidney] of 9 Nelson Street, to Fr Alexander Kyan SJ. Encloses letter received from the latter and from Howard Kyan in relation to Dr Scallan.

Letter and statement from Fr Matthew MacDonnell SJ, Milltown Park, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Joseph Lentaigne SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning trusts held in his name. Remarks that he is still waiting for the "Bishop's Exeat" to enter the Society of Jesus.

Invitation card which admits John Bury to ‘A Course of Spiritual Exercises’ given to the members of the Society of St Vincent De Paul by the Jesuits from 26 March - 1 April 1860.

A file relating to the O'Callaghan estate in County Clare. Fr Edmund O'Reilly's mother Bridget O'Callaghan was a co-heiress of her father's estate in Clare. Includes rental accounts for the estate, with names.

Letter from Dr W. Scallan to Fr Alexander Kyan SJ. Refers to a previous letter of 13 September 1859 and asks Fr Kyan to inform him of his [Kyan's] brother's present address, and whether he is being detained as ‘a lunatic’.

Letter from Dr W Scallan to Fr [ ]. Refers to the concerns he has in relation to the detention of Fr Alexander Kyan's brother. States that he may make an application to the Queen’s Bench regarding the matter. Encloses letters, which he hopes will explain the matter further (not included).

Letter from Dr W Scallan to Fr [ ]. Refers to the latter’s reply to his letter of 19 January. Defends himself and his actions with regard to his dealings with Fr Kyan. Claims that he advised 'a course of extreme liberality towards Rev A Kyan in the recent events', and states that the latter ought to be grateful to him (Scallan). Asks for the return of the letters he sent, and directs his addressee's attention to the pamphlet, which he encloses (not included).

Copy of letter from Howard Kyan to [ ]. Accuses the latter of doing nothing for him while he (Kyan) remained at Farnham House. Asserts that his sister-in-law is living under his addressee's roof, and is being directed by his ‘wicked counsel’. Also refers to his brothers John and Fr Alexander Kyan.

Sermon/notes on the Priesthood of St John Chrysostom by Fr Bartholomew Esmonde SJ.

Letter from Fr Andrew J Rorke SJ, St Beuno's College, Wales to Fr [ ], regarding his financial affairs.

Copy of letter from Howard Kyan to Dr Scallan. Assures the latter that he is in good health, and is at liberty to go anywhere he wishes, having left Dr Duncan's some time previously. States that when his sister-in-law has become reconciled to her husband he shall be ‘very happy to see her’.

Copies of two letters from Fr Alexander Kyan SJ to Dr. Scallan. The first refers to Scallan's letter of 13 September. Refers to his [Fr. Kyan's] brother Howard's removal to Dr Duncan's, and assures him that he has been a frequent visitor. Refutes the suggestion that his brother is being detained. (15 September 1859). In the second letter Fr Kyan requests that Dr Scallan should send him ‘no other impertinent letters’. (9 January 1860). There is also a note at the bottom of the page stating that Howard was removed from Dr Duncan’s on 29 December 1859, and that ‘James sailed for Liverpool’ on 16 January 1860.

Controversial note concerning the ancient Irish Church and its relationship with Rome.

Holograph letters from Dr Thomas Croke, St Colman's College, Fermoy, Cork (later archbishop) to Margaret Browne, mother of Bob (Robert Browne): ‘Bob is a very excellent boy. He is not far from being the first in his class’ (3 November 1858).

Invitation card for the academicals exercises and distinctions of premiums St Colman’s College, Fermoy, Cork.

Letter from Fr McAlroy, Tullamore, County Offaly to Fr William Seaver SJ, St Stanislaus College, Tullabeg, County Offaly. Invites the latter and others to dine with him and the Archbishop on the following Thursday.

Letter from Dr W. Scallan to Fr Alexander Kyan SJ. Voices his concern over the further detention of Fr Kyan’s brother in a ‘Lunatic Asylum’, and states that he wishes to withdraw the authorisation which he originally gave for his detention.

Documents related to the entry of John Bury into the Catholic faith, first Communion and Confirmation.

Fees for Robert Browne at St Colman’s College, Fermoy, with envelope (W Browne, Main Street, Charleville, Cork).

Parties:
William Napoleon Nolan, Esquire, Lower Dominick Street, city of Dublin and Thomas Henry Kohler, Merchant Tailor, 7 Lower Sackville Street, city of Dublin.

Property:
Dwelling house on Lower Sackville Street

Terms and Conditions:
Yearly rent of £151.1.4 sterling to be paid in four equal payments on 1st March, 1st June, 1st September and 1st December.

Certificate of priestly ordination for Fr Alfred Murphy SJ at St Beuno's, North Wales.

Crossed letter from [ ], Belfast to Fr Matthew Russell SJ concerning [his/her] writing. Refers to Dr Cahill and the lectures he delivered in Belfast. Refers to a work of John Ruskin 'The Stones of Venice' recommended by Fr Russell and remarks that she got it from the library.

Rector's report (John Henry Newman) for the Catholic University submitted to the Archbishops and Bishops of Ireland for the year
1854 - 1855.

Letter from Sr Mary Francis Bridgeman of the Sisters of Mercy, to unknown bishop/archbishop. Relates her experiences of travelling to, and working in, British military hospitals with other Irish Catholic nuns in the Crimea (Scutari and Koulali) when Florence Nightingale was in charge there. States that she writes at the instigation of Frs Molony and Ronan. Refers to the bad relations that existed between the nuns and Nightingale, and the charges of proselytism laid against the former.

Obituary for Fr Peter Egan SJ

File of letters from Fr Henry J Rorke SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin to John Bury, Hotel, Portobello, Dublin and various locations in Kingstown (Dun Laoghaire), Dublin relating to religious books, guidance and instructions.

Ordination of Eugene Browne SJ to minor and major orders.

Exeat for Fr Matthew MacDonnell from Dr John McHale, Archbishop of Tuam.

Document confirming faculties to Fr John Grehan SJ from Dr James Brown, Archbishop of Shrewsbury. (In Latin; with shellac seal).

A file of letters to Fr Bartholomew Esmonde SJ. A brief précis to the letters is included in the file.

A file relating to Fr Bartholomew Esmonde SJ missionary work in Malta. Includes documents relating to religious instruction of Catholics, descriptions of clerical controversy, disputes with Protestants, conversions of Protestants to Catholicism, preaching, Catholic education, addresses presented to the Governor of Malta, Fr Esmonde's Journal describing his time in Malta, correspondence. Letters are addressed to Fr Esmonde at San Calcedonia, outside Valletta. This house belonged to the Sicilian Province and Malta had a close connection with the Sicilian Province. Note: at least 50% of the documents are written in Italian.

Letter from Fr John Curtis SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, Sends his condolences on the death of Br Patrick Byrne SJ. Also refers to the Society’s funds and property, including their past interests on the Isle of Man.

Letter from Fr Patrick Bracken SJ to [ ]. Recommends various sources for J[ohn] O’Connell and other Catholic members of the House of Commons for their argument against the supremacy of the Crown. Suggests that they identify themselves, in this matter, ‘with all the Presbyterians of Ireland & Scotland as well as with the other Dissenters in denouncing & repudiating the Royal Supremacy’, and in doing so, gain support. Also refers to the Catholic episcopacy and the Reformation.

Letter written on behalf of Fr Robert Haly SJ, from Clongowes Wood College, Clane, County Kildare to Mr George [Sallery] concerning a vacancy to carry out indoor manual work at Clongowes. Offers the position to him.

Reference written by William E. Corbett, [ ] Engineer, Office of Public Works, for George ‘Sallery’ [Sillery], Overseer, who he found ‘honest…and attentive to the duties entrusted to him and has always does his works in a proper and substantial manner’.

First vows formula taken in the domestic chapel, Clongowes Wood College, Kildare written by Daniel Jones.

Lawyer's bill of costs to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ regarding his sister's will, by Kernan and Treacy, Dominick Street.

Holograph letter from Fr Patrick Duffy SJ, Rome to John Patrick Duffy, 6 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Dublin concerning the plight of the Irish, ‘the death of the old Volunteer of 82’, the weather in Rome ‘we have been frying in here for the last two months. The heat has been fierce’ and Daniel O'Connell.

Document announcing the appointment of George ‘Sallery’ [Sillery] as overseer over the three works ‘in or about Jamestown’ by William E Corbett.

Letter from Fr John Grene SJ, Clongowes, to l’Abbé McDonald, [Fr John MacDonald SJ], Louvain. Gives news from Clongowes in relation to both the Community and school, including the progress of the Sodality, plays staged by the students, a meet of the provincial consultors etc. Also reports on Gardiner Street; the progress of building work in St Francis Xavier Church, and the Community there.
Also reports on political and social issues, including Daniel O’Connell’s activities in relation to Repeal, the campaign against landlords, the Lord Lieutenant’s policies, Peel’s new taxes. Refers to Belvedere, which he visited on a recent trip to Dublin, as ‘a splendid Mansion’. Also refers to a letter received from ‘Mr. Cooper of Calcutta’, which gives news of that part of the world.