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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.

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.

Parties:
Rev Bartholomew Esmonde SJ, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin, Rev. John Ffrench SJ, Tullabeg, County Offaly and Rev. Stephen Farrell SJ, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.

Property:
Premises in Drogheda and lands of Ballyboggan

Terms and Conditions:
Payment of rent and performance of the convents to which the premises are subject and liable.

Other:
Signed and sealed by Rev Bartholomew Esmonde SJ

Notebook (XXXII) belonging to Fr John Curtis SJ containing the accounts of the property of the Irish Vice Province of the Society of Jesus and other details including title deeds etc.

Pamphlet of a pray entitled: 'A Profession of Faith in the Immaculate Conception of Our Blessed Lady' with the dedication St Francis Xavier's, Dublin.

Copy letter from Countess Sarah Selina Masterson, Blakes, Antiqua, West Indies to Mr Flanagan, Castlefin, County Donegal telling him of the death of his son of yellow fever. Expresses her deep sympathy.

Obituary for Fr Peter Egan SJ

Case on behalf of Fr John Curtis SJ on intructions with Thomas O'Hagan re: Clongowes Wood College SJ for John D FitzGerald.

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.

Letter from Henry Reeve to [Dr. Charles Russell] concerning the publication of an article by Dr Russell in the [Dublin Review].

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.

Letter from Sr Mary Baptist Russell, St. Mary's Hospital, San Francisco to her mother concerning her life in California, her work there and news from the convent.

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

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 [ ].'

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.'

Letter from Henry Reeve, 62 Rutland [Square], [Dublin] to Dr Charles Russell congratulating him on his appointment to the Presidency of Maynooth College.

Parties:
Rev. John Curtis SJ., Rev. Michael Kavanagh SJ, Rev. John Ffrench SJ and Rev. Robert Haly SJ, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin of the first part and Charles Kernan, Lower Dominick Street, Dublin of the second part and Rev. Joseph Lentaigne SJ, Clongowes Wood, County Kildare, Rev. John Curtis SJ, Rev. Michael Kavanagh SJ and Rev. Robert Haly SJ of the third part.

Property:
Tullabeg, Parish of Rahan, Barony of Ballycowan, County Offaly containing 62 acres and 10 perches and 8 acres of the Bog of Newtown and 8 acres of the bog of Newbridge adjoining the lands of Tullabeg.

Terms &Conditions:
Yearly rent of £15.10.4 to be paid in two equal payments on 1 May and 1 November.

Parties:
Rev. John Ffrench, S.J., Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin and Rev. Stephen Farrell, S.J., Clongowes Wood, County Kildare of the first part, Charles Kernan Esquire, Lower Dominick Street, Dublin of the second part and Rev. Joseph Lentaigne, S.J. and Rev. Stephen Farrell, S.J., Clongowes Wood of the third part

Property:
Premises in Drogheda

Terms & Conditions:
To be held in trust to the use of Rev. Joseph Lentaigne, S.J. and Rev. Stephen Farrell, S.J. forever.

Other:
Signed and sealed by Rev. John Ffrench, S.J. and Charles Kernan.

Loose account sheet of the Toulouse Province in account with the Irish Province. Three Irish Jesuits, Christopher Bellew, John O'Carroll and O'Brien are mentioned in the accounts. All three were studying Theology in the Toulouse Province at this time.

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.

Letter from John Henry Newman, writing from the Oratory, Birmingham, to Fr Murphy on the subject of the University choir. He regretfully informs Fr Murphy that it is the opinion of four professors, and apparently a good many others, that the singing of the principal soprano and the principal bass [the Macdermotts] is not good.

Letter from John Henry Newman, writing from 6 Harcourt Street, Dublin to Fr [Francis] Murphy [SJ]. Puts ‘the decision of the matter’ into the latter’s hands, and mentions the salary [for directing the choir]. Also suggests that he procure and organ.

Report by Fr John Henry Newman relating to offences of two students at the University, Molloy and Mulholland. Relates to Molloy leaving the premises without leave.

He was threatened with rustication by John Henry Newman for absconding one night from University House to go to a party.

Letter from David Moriarty, Bishop of Ardfert, to Dr Edmund O'Reilly SJ. Reports that he cannot purchase Torc View, and suggests that the Society might buy it. Mentions that Lord Castlerosse is anxious for the Jesuits to acquire the property.

Letter from Sr Mary Baptist Russell, St Mary's Hospital, San Francisco to her sister Sarah Russell (later Mother Mary Emmanuel, Sister of Mercy, Newry) concerning Sarah's desire to join the sisters in Newry but that their mother has objected to this. Suggests that Sarah might come out to join her in California. Remarks '...I half concluded in my own mind that the Almighty destined you to share in our [life] here and was making use of dear Mamma's opposition to your wishes.' Remarks that they are very short of sisters. Concludes 'I dare say Mother Catherine (in Newry) will think I am somewhat selfish but no selfish motive activates me I assure you...'

Villa Rules for Irish Jesuit Vice-Province dating from 1837 - quotes Fr General Roothaan, and the Irish Vice Provincial Joseph Lentaigne SJ (vice-prov 1858). Also includes a Daily Order of Time.

Letter from David Moriarty, Bishop of Ardfert, to Dr Edmund O'Reilly SJ and explains the geographical location of Torc View, in relation to Killarney and Muckross. Hopes that the Jesuits will buy the land and build a school there.

Letter from Fr John McEncroe to Rev. R. Healy concerning the administration of St John's College. Remarks that the fellows of the College have 'expressed their 'unanimous' wish and desire to procure, if possible, a member of your Society for this important office'.

Extract from a letter from Dr Thomas Grant, Bishop of Southwark to the Cardinal Prefect of Propaganda, giving an account of a Jesuit mission which took place in the area.

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.

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 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.

Account book containing various financial details including general account, receipts and expenditure, Noviceship account, education money. Includes details of legacies, requests for masses, loans by the Society and to the Society.

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.

Letter from Townly W. Hardiman, Solicitor and Agent of Mrs L. B. Hamlin, 22 Bachelors Walk, Dublin to the executors of the will of A. N. Skelly concerning the affairs of W. N. Skelly and premises in Drogheda. Refers to the payment of rents due on the premises and gives notice to the executors of the will that they are liable for the rent and responsible for keeping the premises in good repair.

The Jesuits: A lecture delivered at the music hall by Patrick Joseph Murray.

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.

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.

‘Regulations concerning the Provincial's prizes in the Irish Colleges, S.J.’ Relate to the prize money, examiners, papers etc.

‘Decretum’ issued by Fr General Beckx, constituting the Irish Province and announcing the election of Fr Joseph Lentaigne SJ as Irish Provincial.

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’.

Letter from John MacHale, Archbishop of Tuam, to Irish Fr Provincial Joseph Lentaigne SJ. Refers to the latter's letter, which announced that Fr O’Reilly was being sent to MacHale’s diocese to conduct a retreat for the clergy on 20 August. Expresses his gratitude.

‘A Bill to amend the Law regarding Roman Catholic Charities’.

Handwritten treatise, which attempts to ‘lay down a few principles, from which inferences may be afterwards drawn…’ in relation to the running of a successful college.

‘De votes et virtutibus’. Document on rules regarding vows and virtues for Irish Jesuits

Daily prayer for souls in purgatory, with list of names (Bagot, Dease, Nangle and O'Ferrall) and dates (1810-1860).

Handwritten letter from Fr General Peter Beckx SJ to Irish Vice-Provincial in relation to faculties.

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.

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 Irish Fr Provincial Joseph Lentaigne SJ to Fr Daniel Jones SJ. Advises the use of the English or Latin language for the Irish noviceship. Quotes from a letter from the Father General on the subject of the serving of punch to scholastics. Also refers to the wearing of watches by novices.

List of people solicited by Fr Bartholomew Esmonde SJ to subscribe to St Francis Xavier's Church.

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.

Parties:
Rev. Joseph Lentaigne, S.J. and Rev. John Callan, S.J. and Rev. John Lynch, S.J., Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin and Marianne Murphy, Spinster.

Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin and Marianne Murphy, Spinster.

Terms & Conditions:
Payment of £50 in two equal half yearly payments on 11 April and 11 October to Marianne Murphy for the term of her life.

Letter from C. [Dudgeon], Inland Revenue Office, Drogheda to Rev. John Callan, S.J., Church of St. Francis Xavier's, Dublin concerning arrears of Quit Rent due on premises in Drogheda belonging to the estate of the late Mr. W. Skelly. Remarks that he is now arranging to have the outstanding amounts paid to the Inland Revenue Office in Drogheda.

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.'

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].

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 from Thomas Rushe O.P., West Convent, Galway to Fr Robert Haly SJ, Prospect Hall concerning his objection (made to the Bishop) to the new Jesuit church in Galway.

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).

Report by James [Garttan] on the publication of Professor O'Curry's book. Expresses his regret that Mr Duffy will not purchase all 2,000 copies of the publication ‘...nor the half, nor the quarter, as a commercial speculation. He (Mr Duffy) thinks he could scarcely sell 200 or 300 copies...’. Suggests that Mr Fowler, the University printer, should also be the publisher and that the index should be widely circulated particularly amongst ‘...the most distinguished Archaeologists, Philologists and Ethnologists...(who) make special mention... of the learned researches of Professor O'Curry.’.

Letter from Dr Charles Russell to his nephew, Fr Matthew Russell 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.

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 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.

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 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.

Letter from to Eugene O'Curry, Dublin referring to the Book of Lismore. Remarks that the late Dr Murphy, Bishop of Cork had the Transcript of a letter from David Moriarty, Bishop of Ardfert, Killarney, County Kerry to Eugene O'Curry.

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 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.

Announcement of the establishment by the Holy Father of indulgences in honour of the newly established fraternal society of ‘l’Oeuvre de S. Joseph’. Fr Joseph Lentaigne’s name appears at the head of the first page. (In French).

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.

Note from Lady Margaret Domvile to the Irish Fr Provincial Joseph Lentaigne SJ. Informs the latter that her husband is anxious to engage a Jesuit private chaplain who is English by birth. Asks if Fr Lentaigne would consent to recall Fr Costa from Malta. Encloses a letter from Fr Ryan (not included). Includes a note: ‘F. Costa was refused, as can't live out of Community’.

Lady Margaret Domvile to the Irish Fr Provincial Joseph Lentaigne SJ. States that she and Sir Charles ‘are particularly anxious to have an English chaplain, and therefore would not wish to apply for F. Costa’.

Letter from Archbishop MacHale to Irish Fr Provincial Joseph Lentaigne SJ. Thanks Lentaigne and the donor for the £5 donation. Hopes that he will be again able to provide for a retreat of the clergy in Tuam the following August.

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.

Account books of the Irish Jesuit Province. Includes a statement of bequests to the Irish Vice Province (1859, pp. 1-4)

Letters from Michael Walsh, Skibbereen, County Cork to Fr Robert Haly SJ concerning his wish to join the Society as a lay brother.

Letter from Fr John McEncroe, Archdiocese, Sydney, Australia to Fr John Callan SJ concerning the introduction of Fathers from the Society of Jesus into the Diocese of Sydney.

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.

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

Decree issued from Lausanne on behalf of Pope Pius IX regarding the cause of Peter Canisius, later a saint. (In Latin).

Letter from John Edward Pigot, Cork to John [Mitchel] concerning legal matters. Discusses news from home.

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'.

'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.

Copy letter from the Superior of the Australian Mission Fr Joseph Lentaigne SJ, St Patrick's College, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia to Father General Peter Beckx SJ, Rome, Italy concerning the Australian Mission and his visit to Australia.

Letter from Josef Polk SJ, St Aloysius College, Sevenhills, Australia to Fr [ ] concerning St Patrick's, Melbourne. Offers advice on various matters relating to the school.

Handwritten notebook detailing the early history of the Australian Mission (one notebook appears to be missing).

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.