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Letter from William Cartan O’Meara, solicitor, Dublin, to Irish Fr Provincial Timothy Kenny SJ. Writes in relation to the estate of George F. Waters SJ [scholastic in Louvain], deceased. States that he has arranged for the shares (listed) to be sold. Refers to other stock, some of which has been assigned to C.T. Waters.

Comments on the structure of the proposed booklet for Irish Jesuit scholastics.

Minutes of the Commission on Scholastics Formation - 'De Scholasticum Institutione, Praesertim in Studiis.'

Letter from Irish Fr Provincial Joseph Lentaigne SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Reports that, on the orders of the Fr General, he intends to remove the lay brother novices from Clongowes to Milltown.

Letter from [ ], writing from 9 Hill Street, Berkeley Square, London, to Dr Anderson. Suggests that the latter should apply to the Irish Fr Provincial for permission for Fr Costa to return from Malta to act as chaplain to Lady Margaret Frances Domville of Santry House. A word or phrase has been cut out of this letter.

Letter from Fr John J O'Carroll SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Aloysius Sturzo SJ. Reports on a visit to Toberroe, and on the situation regarding tenants there. Also refers to a young servant in the Jesuit Galway house, who wishes to become a lay brother. Suggests that he be given a trial.

Letter from Fr John J O'Carroll SJ to Fr Curtis SJ. Asks for money for an altar for the Sacred Heart in Galway. Also writes in relation to a work by Mr Gallery, intended to be published by the Jesuits, and advises against its publication.

Letter from Fr John Curtis SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Aloysius Sturzo SJ. Refers to a reply he received from Fr John J O'Carroll SJ, and states that the arrangement of the matter in question remains with Fr Sturzo.

Letter from Fr John Curtis SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Aloysius Sturzo SJ. Refers to Mr Gallery's papers, and encloses some remarks on them (not included). Suggests that it might not be appropriate to include in the catalogue ‘those whose works are immoral or irreligious’ for fear ‘the young may be tempted to seek them’.

Letter from George McCorry [C.C.] of Ballela, Banbridge, to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Brown SJ, in Gardiner Street. Appeals to the latter ‘not to put further costs on John Magee’, who is a tenant on the Jesuits’ land.

Circular letter concerning the commission appointed by the Provincials of the Irish and English Provinces to investigate the need for changes in Higher Studies.

Letter from Dr Francis McCormack, Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora, to Irish Fr Provincial James Murphy SJ. Declares that the decision of the Holy See is most acceptable to him, and that the right man has been chosen. Refers to the good relations between himself and the Jesuit fathers.

Copy extract of a letter from the Cardinal Prefect of the Propaganda, Cardinal Alessandro Barnabo, Rome to Dr Paul Cullen, Archbishop of Dublin, regarding the baptism of miscarried foetuses. (In Italian).

Outline, written by Timothy Corcoran, S.J., of a plan for systematic training and qualification of teachers in the Province.

Letter from Irish Fr Provincial Timothy Kenny SJ to Fr Alfred Murphy SJ, where reports on his and others’ journey to, and arrival at, Loyola, and to their reception there. Refers to the health of some of the priests/novices, and to the imminent election of a new General.

Letter from Dr Matthew Gaffney, Bishop of Meath, to Fr James Murphy SJ. Refers to news the latter had sent him; that he had ceased to be rector of Tullabeg, and had been made Provincial. Thanks him for his recognition of his ‘friendly feelings towards the Society’, and declares that Murphy’s ‘fraternal relations’ with his (Gaffney’s) priests was a source of comfort to him.

Letter from Cardinal Logue to Irish Fr Provincial James Murphy SJ. Acknowledges receipt of Fr Murphy’s letter, with accompanying documents. Undertakes to lay them before the bishops at their next meeting.

Letter from Dr Matthew Gaffney, Bishop of Meath, to Irish Fr Provincial James Murphy SJ. Expresses his sorrow at the news of Fr [Alfred] Murphy’s death. Due to an attack of lumbago he will be unable to attend the funeral.

Letter from Dr William J. Walsh, Archbishop of Dublin, writing from Hof in Bayern, Germany, to Irish Fr Provincial James Murphy SJ. Refers to the Commission set up to examine the proposal to establish a Catholic university in Ireland. Expresses his concern over the attitude of Jesuit priests to such an institution.

Letter from Dr Robert Browne, Bishop of Cloyne to Irish Fr Provincial James Murphy SJ. Thanks the latter for his contribution to his fund. Refers also to ‘Frank’ and ‘Fr Willie’.

Letter from Dr William J. Walsh, Archbishop of Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial James Murphy SJ. Asks the latter to help him in finding a promoter for the cause of the canonisation of the Irish Martyrs. Refers to Cardinal Moran's efforts in relation to the canonisation of Oliver Plunkett.

Letter from Dr William J. Walsh, Archbishop of Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial James Murphy SJ. Asks the latter for permission to have Jesuit priests on the reconstituted list of censors of books. Mentions Fr Edward Kelly and Fr Hogan.

Letter from Dr William J. Walsh, Archbishop of Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial James Murphy SJ. Complains about the inaccuracy of the information contained in a directory which he was consulting.

Letter from Dr William J. Walsh, Archbishop of Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial James Murphy SJ. Writes in relation to the ‘Loreto difficulty’ and the breaking up of a religious institute into provinces.

Letter from Dr William J. Walsh, Archbishop of Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial James Murphy SJ. Informs the latter that, with his (the Provincial's) approval, he is to send ‘the circulars’ to the priests on the included list, when the papers are printed.

From Fr John O'Shanahan SJ to Fr [ ] SJ. States that ‘the Father who aids F. Ramière’ – an exponent of the Apostleship of Prayer – has asked him to inform his correspondent that the latter owes him (Ramière) money. Gives instructions as to how he is to settle his account. Adds that N.B. Richardson also owes money.

Minutes of the meeting of the committee appointed to enquire into the teaching of scholastic philosophy in Jesuit colleges.

‘Facultates Concessae A SS. D. N. D.’ List of faculties to be given by Dr. Paul Cullen, Archbishop Elect of Armagh. Signed by Alexander Barnabó. (In Latin; with wafer seal).

‘Casus Reservati in Archidiaecesi Dubliniensi’. List of reserved sins in the Dublin Diocese. Issued by Daniel Murray, Archbishop of Dublin. (In Latin).

Printed forms confirming faculties in the Diocese of Dublin from Paul Cardinal Cullen, Archbishop of Dublin. Also includes information on reserved sins and ‘Animadversiones’. Pages form part of a larger document. (In Latin).

Letter from John MacHale, Archbishop of Tuam to Irish Fr Provincial Joseph Lentaigne SJ. Refers to Fr. [Thomas] O’Malley's resolution to join the Society of Jesus. Fr O'Malley did not become Jesuit.

Letter from Fr Thomas William Croke, President of St Colman’s College, Fermoy, County Cork, to an unnamed Jesuit father. Regrets that he does not have the time to undertake the panegyric of St. Ignatius. Expresses his admiration for the latter, and for the Society in general.

Circular document issued by Cardinal Archbishop Paul Cullen to Fr Provincial on the administration of the Sacrament of Penance to ‘Females engages in the Religious state’.

Letter from John MacHale, Archbishop of Tuam to Fr Thomas O'Malley. Refers to the fact that ‘a clergyman’ is coming to replace him (O'Malley) the following week.

Letter from Fr Joseph Tristram SJ, writing from Stonyhurst College, to [ ] in Clongowes. Refers to Fr Weston, and gives permission for him to visit his friends. Announces that he intends to come to Ireland with some pupils, who are to go to Dublin, and states that they are to travel ‘by the Waterloo steam packet’. Also refers to the death of the English Fr Provincial Charles Plowden SJ, and to Fr Scott’s report on how it happened. Reports that Fr Plowden’s body ‘lies in the middle of the church yard at Jougné’. Fr Tristram declares himself to be ‘well satisfied’ with Fr Carr, who, he believes, will ‘prove a worthy son of the Society’.

Statement by Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Brown SJ indicating that he has received and accepted ‘the sum of £900 on 3 per cent stock’ from Sister E.M. Sutton of the Ursuline Convent of Ardanche, France, on certain conditions.

Draft plan of a course in the Principles, History and Methods of Education (Juxta Ratiorum Studiorum) for a one year course after the Novitiate.

Case of Conscience.

Report to the Provincials of the English and Irish Provinces. The commission was appointed to consider whether any changes should be introduced in Jesuit Studies.

Responses of some Irish Jesuit priests to Fr General's observations on the order of Studies.

Proposals on Juniorate and Theological Studies in the Irish Province and the responses of Fr General.

Notes concerning Studies in the Novitiate and Juniorate and Philosophy and Theology.

Letter from Fr General Wlodimir Ledochowski SJ, Rome to Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ concerning Studies and other matters relating to formation.

Incomplete document regarding replies from Fr General on various matters including the fourth vow.

List of degrees awarded to Jesuits in the Irish Province, 1893-1910.

Preparatory notes by John O'Holohan SJ for the summer Pedagogical Course in Clongowes.

Anonymous handwritten manuscript of a philosophical lecture entitled 'Of Duty' - possibly University College, Dublin.

Anonymous handwritten manuscript of a philosophical lecture entitled 'Morals' - possibly University College, Dublin.

Philosophy examination papers (Easter Term ) from St Mary's Hall Stonyhurst, England.

Anonymous handwritten manuscript of a philosophical lecture entitled 'Of Reason' -possibly University College, Dublin.

Anonymous handwritten manuscript of a philosophical lecture entitled 'Of Human Testimony' - possibly University College, Dublin.

Notebook containing the results of Examina Annua for the Irish Province. The results are listed under name in alphabetical order.

Booklet entitled 'Hints Offered to Young Masters in the Colleges of the English Province S.J.'

Agenda for a conference on Jesuit Colleges held in St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street.

Hints for masters and prefects in the colleges of the Irish Province, S.J.

Sample questions on education from the University of London - in preparation for the Clongowes Cert.

Report on the first ten years of the Clongowes Cert.

Booklet marking the celebration of Pedagogic Arts and Science according to Ratio Studiorum held in Clongowes.

Handwriten letter by Fr General Beckx to Irish Fr Provincial Edmund O'Reilly SJ. Announces the renewal of faculties by Pius X.

Handwriten letter by Fr General Beckx to Irish Fr Provincial Edmund O'Reilly SJ in relation to [faculties and the responses of consultors].

Handwriten letter by Fr General Beckx to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ.

Circular from Fr General Beckx on the subject of the controversy regarding the Jesuit school in Manchester, England.

Printed letter from Fr General Beckx to Fr Provincial Aloysius Sturzo SJ where he describes his visit to Leo XIII.

Handwritten copy of printed letter from Fr General Beckx to Fr Provincial Aloysius Sturzo SJ where he describes his visit to Leo XIII.

Printed letter from Fr General Beckx to all Jesuit priests and brothers. Announces his handing over of authority to Fr Anton Marie Anderledy SJ, his permanent Vicar General. (Printed; in Latin).

Letter from Fr Torquatus Armellini SJ, writing from Rome, to the Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Refers to the latter’s request for a German or Italian professor. Explains that, with the scholastics out of the Roman College, ‘double professors are required’, and that many have been sent elsewhere. Undertakes to send to Fr Walsh the portrait of Fr. Ffrench ‘in oil colours and with pensil [sic]’. Reports that the previous day they had a procession in the Church of St. Ignatius ‘to place the body of the Bd John Berchmans in the new shrine’. Encloses a photograph of a painting by Gagliardi Junior ‘and offered by F. Rossi to the Augustinian Father who delivered the panegyric of the Bd Peter at the Gesù’.

Letter from Fr Torquatus Armellini SJ, writing from Rome, to the Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Refers to a letter from the latter, the subject of which Fr Armellini has communicated to the Fr General. Expresses the hope that Fr Walsh has by now received the painting and drawing of Fr Ffrench, by way of Miss Fleming. Adds that ‘[t]he professor shall not be sent’ until word comes from Fr. Walsh. Encloses small photographs of the portrait (not included). Contains note written by Fr Walsh regarding the content of the letter.

Letter from Fr Torquatus Armellini SJ, writing from Rome, to the Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Refers to the proposal to establish the Irish Messenger. Also makes reference to a request for a dispensation on behalf of a priest who wished to enter the Society. Announces that Fr John Ffrench SJ is very sick, and that he is to receive the last sacraments soon. Reports on the political situation in Rome, and the threat of suppression that faces the Society.

Letter from Fr Torquatus Armellini SJ, writing from Rome, to the Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Refers to a portrait of Fr John Ffrench SJ, and undertakes to send it to Fr Walsh.

Letter from Fr Torquatus Armellini SJ, writing from Rome, to the Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. In reply to the latter's query in relation to the training of a novice master for Ireland. Fr Armellini recommends Fr Van der Hoeven SJ, Rector and Master of novices at Arlon in Belgium. Refers to Fr Walsh’s statement in relation to a villa house in Ireland. Asks Fr Walsh to reply soon to the Fr General in relation to ‘the Diocesan Seminary’; suggests that the Bishop might have changed his mind in relation to handing it over to the Society. Reports on the health of the Pope. Refers to the portraits and drawings of Fr Ffrench, which had not yet arrived in Dublin.

Letter from Fr Torquatus Armellini SJ, writing from the American College in Rome, to the Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Declines, with thanks, the latter's ‘offering’. Refers to events in Rome, and reports that the Fr General and others will not leave the country ‘till they see what can be done and where they may settle themselves.’ Announces that he is to stay in Rome for some time ‘for the communications with the Propaganda &c.’. Asks Fr. Walsh to send faculties to him to distribute.

Letter from Fr Torquatus Armellini SJ, writing from the American College in Rome, to the Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Acknowledges the receipt of the latter's letter, with enclosures, of 24 November. States that he has not yet heard of the arrival of Dr Conroy. Refers to events in Rome, and to a decree which deprived the Society of its houses and churches there. Also laments the effects of the situation on the Catholic schools.

Letter from Fr Torquatus Armellini SJ, writing from the American College in Rome, to the Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Thanks the latter for the money order which he enclosed in his last letter. Discusses the matter of the payment of stipendia for masses. Refers to the suspension of the sale of a farm belonging to the Irish College in Rome. Reports that the Pope had made a decree in relation to the Venerable Fr. Antony Baldinucci SJ, saying that he ‘possessed the theological and cardinal virtues in grada heroico’. Asks Fr Walsh to communicate to him details in relation to the proposed painting of Blessed Peter Faber, and asks where it is to be sent. Reports that the Fr General is in Fiesole at present.

Letter from Fr Torquatus Armellini SJ, writing from Rome, to the Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Discusses faculties for Masses and confraternities.

Letter from Fr George Lambert SJ, writing from the Gesù in Rome, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Writes to the latter at the request of the Fr General to draw the attention of Fr Walsh ‘to the great importance of avoiding anything which might give the Engl. Government a pretext to quarrel with us’. Adds that the prospects of the Society retaining their houses and churches decrease every day.

Letter from Fr George Lambert SJ, writing from the Gesù in Rome, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Reports that the Gesù was taken over by officials of the Giunta. Encloses a protest that was read and handed in by Fr Armellini (included; in Italian), and states that the residents are to vacate the building on 3 November.

Circular from Fr Paul Pierling SJ. An account of the confiscation of the Gesú by the Italian government.

Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ, writing from the Gesù in Rome, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Reports on the takeover of the Gesù by the Giunta, and states that the house is to be used as offices for the Artillery, Infantry and Cavalry. Refers to effect these events are having on the Fr General, and reports on the exodus of the residents from the house. Announces that he and Fr. Lambert are going to the English College. Refers also to the Roman College and the South American College. Refers to confusion in relation to the Pope’s rights over the Observatory. Reports that the Fr General gave him a letter from Fr Walsh, in which he refers to ‘the house in Stephen's Green’, and declares himself to be glad that Fr Walsh has accepted it, and hopes that ‘an energetic man devoted to study’ will be appointed as head.

Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ, writing from Florence, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Asks the latter to post the enclosed letters (not included) to Frs Ronan and Kelly. States that the diplomas are to be posted that day, and that he sent Fr Walsh ‘a lithographed account of the suppression of the Gesù’ two days previously, and adds that he also sent one to Fr Gallwey. Refers to the University, and expresses the hope that it will be successful. Reports that the property of the Irish College outside the walls of Rome is advertised for sale by the Giunta.

Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ, writing from St. Beuno's College, Wales to [ ]. Reports on the health of Mr Francis Ryan SJ (b.1844), and reports that he be removed to Ireland, so as to be near to a doctor. States that he has written to the [English] Fr Provincial ‘about the laybrother’, but he has not heard yet whether he may receive him. Adds that the Fr Provincial is proposing to send them [in St. Beuno's] ‘two of the superannuated Brothers’. Refers to the health of other residents: Hughes, O’Connor, O'Flynn and Daly. Suggests that his correspondent communicate with Fr (Robert) Whitty (Fr Provincial) in relation to ordinations of Irish men.

Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ, writing from Florence, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Encloses a lithograph of Blessed Faber (not included), and offers to send a copy or two of the life of Fr B[also]. Reports on events in Florence, including the attempt by a mob to drive the Jesuits out. Announced that the decree ‘de Virtutibus’ is to be promulgated. Also refers to the promotion of Fr Tarquini SJ to the Cardinalate, which the Pope did ‘as a mark of esteem to the Society’ during their persecution .

Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ, writing from Florence, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Refers to the case of a Fr Murphy ‘who committed himself in the Dublin Diocese and was afterward received into the Society in America’. Asks for more information from his correspondent. Asks the latter to ask the Fr Provincial's opinion on the matter. Refers to the situation in Rome and Florence, and the involvement of the Jesuits.

Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Explains that his delay in replying is due to his being absent in Rome. Gives the Fr General's answer to Fr Walsh’s query in relation to the saying of Masses. Reports that he said Mass in the rooms of St Ignatius. Refers to the protest of the Irish bishops against Tyndall.

Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ, writing from Collegio Romano, Rome, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Reports that the Fr General has decided to help Dr Ricard with his college; asks Fr Walsh to find someone to take charge of it, and who would be competent to teach philosophy and theology in ‘a new colonial establishment’. Expresses his admiration for Bishop Ricard and his satisfaction at the thought of a new foreign mission. Refers to the problems with the Bishop of Salford and the opening of a school in Manchester.

Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Confirms that the letters which the latter referred to had arrived, and refers to the travel plans of Fr Kelly and Fr. Mathew. Also refers to Dr Ricard's mission in England. Reports on a dispute with the Bishop of Salford (Herbert Vaughan) in relation to the opening of a school of the Society in Manchester. Gives an account of his own visit to Rome, including his attendance at a dinner in the Irish College on St. Patrick’s Day. Remarks that they have heard nothing from Milltown since coming to Fiesole. Refers to the success of the new Master of Novices.

Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Reports that he has come into possession of ‘some good relics’, and undertakes to send some to Ireland. Refers to Fr Carbery's health, and asserts that a new rector for Clongowes should be appointed as soon as possible. Also refers to Fr Ronan, and the decorations in his church, and to [W] Lynch. Comments on the fact that ‘someone in England has written strongly against the London University’.

Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ, writing from Collegio Romano, Rome, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Reports that he met Cardinal Cullen while in Rome, and adds that he has heard that the latter had written a letter to Rome critical of the Jesuits in ‘the Manchester affair’, which was settled in favour of the Bishop of Salford. Refers to Dr Ricards’ mission in South Africa. Sends his correspondent two prospectuses of Fr Garrucci’s work on ancient Christian Art. Admits that he had no opportunity of speaking to Fr Angelini in relation to Blessed Berchman's letter. Undertakes to put his correspondent’s letter before the Fr General, and gives his opinion on the opening of letters in the colleges of the Society, and the allowing of scholastics to go out alone. Suggests that his correspondent should send his boys and scholastics to take degrees at the London University.

Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Announces that he has decided to send [Thomas] Manning on the Zambesi mission, and asks Fr Tuite to send him to Louvain. Reports that a new edition of the Epitome Instituti is almost completed and advises Fr Tuite to order copies for the members of the Irish Province. Announces that he leaves the following day for Gibraltar, and afterwards goes to India ‘on some business of the Society’.

Letter from [Fr Alfred Weld SJ]. Reports that he told the Cardinal what he (Weld) and his correspondent had agreed.

Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Gives an outline of the reasons that the Fr General accepted ‘Montgret’ in Limerick, viz. he wishes to put the Apostolic School in Limerick ‘on a firm foundation’, and to provide a seminary for the Bishop's students. Assures Fr Tuite that the Fr General is aware of the current financial difficulties experienced by the Irish Province. Refers to the Zambesi mission, which will be headed by Fr Ronan, and suggests that the lay brother staff of Montgret be recruited from among the candidates for the mission. Adds that the Fr General is also very eager that the Irish province’s plans for a Dublin College come to fruition.

Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Refers to the latter's letter on 12 March, and addresses some of the points in it. Refers to Fr Tuite's proposals in relation to Montgret, and passes on the Father General's authorisation to send Fr Brennan to Australia. Also discusses the Terna for Australia, and an offer to the Society of 10 acres of the Catholic Reserve. With regard to the question of the New Zealand mission raised by Fr Dalton in his letter, asks Fr Tuite's opinion on the proposed removal of the missioners from there to Australia. Asks for a copy of the Irish Catholic Directory for 1882.

Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Requests the latter to allow Thomas Manning and Thomas Curry to go to the Zambesi Mission.

Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Thanks his correspondent for ‘the paper & for the good news’. Sends the congratulations of the Fr General, who was particularly pleased by the part played by Fr Delany. Hopes that ‘the business of the college may be brought to an equally favourable termination’. Refers to the case of a member of the Limerick community, whose removal is left to the discretion of Fr Weld's correspondent. Adds that the Fr General is anxious that the man in question should be removed as his behaviour could cause scandal. Also refers to the ‘Montgret lease’, and states that if this Limerick diocesan seminary succeeds it ‘well may lead the way to very important work for the Society in Ireland’. Discusses the importance of helping the development of the Australian province, and refers to the sending of Frs Thomas Keating and Joseph Brennan there.
Note: The name of the man in Limerick, who may be removed from there is blacked out in this letter. The letter is accompanied by an envelope marked: ‘F. Rabbitte; 1. Letter enclosed for archives. 2. I am keeping the other (two) letters; [ ]’.

Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Thanks the latter for sending a copy of the Catholic Directory. States that the Fr General gives his consent to Fr Dalton to accept the 10 acres of the Catholic reserve. Advises Fr Tuite that the Fr General wishes that ‘more important matters’ be addressed to himself and in Latin. Refers to the Australian mission and its need for ‘some young blood’. Reminds Fr Tuite that he and the Fr General are awaiting his letter about 'Montgret'. Also refers to the Dublin College, and to Cardinal McCabe, to whom Fr Armellini is to visit; and to a proposed convent of the Sacred Heart at Sydney.

Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Replies to the latter's query about four newly canonized saints. Refers to the death of Fr O'Neill of Belvedere House. Discusses the ‘University College question’, and the Fr General’s opinions on it. Suggests that it be built by subscription on the limited liability principle. Also refers to Fr Weld and the Zambesi Mission, and to Fr Tuite's offer to send Thomas Manning and Thomas Curry there. Reports that Fr de Wit was killed when he fell off his horse, and that Fr Dupelchi has broken his leg.

Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Refers to Dr Goethals, a bishop in Calcutta, who runs a newspaper there. Discusses the question of the ‘Dublin College’ and Fr Delany's involvement in the matter. Refers to the negative attitude of Cardinal McCabe to the latter, and to his (Delany's) extravagant tendencies in relation to the College. Believes that ‘the very best professors should be engaged (even Protestants, in cases where no Catholic professor was prominent)’. Suggests that the studies at Miltown be put ‘on a more satisfactory footing’, through the use of the various Jesuits that Fr Tuite has in Dublin, including Fr Finlay, who Fr Porter sent back to Ireland ‘after his grand act’. Asks if he has heard anything about the terna from Australia.

Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Urges the latter to reconsider his decision not to send any novices to the University that year. Reports that Fr Finlay’s grand act was received very well in Spain, and suggests that he be appointed to teach philosophy in place of Fr Baron. Asks again about the terna for a successor to Fr Dalton.

Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Reports that the Fr General cannot accede to the request that Fr Matthew Saurin SJ be given a dispensation allowing him to act as heir-at-law according to his fathers will and assign property to his brothers. Asks Fr Tuite to furnish him with more information in relation to the case.

Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Conveys Fr General’s opinion that is more important that Fr Finlay should be installed as a professor of philosophy in the Dublin College than be retained as Prefect of Studies in Tullabeg. Refers to Fr Browne who his going to his Tertianship, and informs Fr Tuite that Fr Keating has been allowed to go to Hadzor, Droitwich [for/after] his retreat. Suggests that Fr Browne be sent there too.

Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Informs the latter that the Fr General desires that he (Fr Porter) should see his Consultors in relation to Fr Murphy’s ‘begging expedition’ to America. Also refers to an attack on the Society made by an ex-Monsignor, l’Abbé Chaillot, in a book ‘Piè VII et les Jesuites’.