- IE IJA J/471/9
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- 22 November 1841
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Letter from Fr Bartholomew Esmonde SJ, Al Gesù, Rome to Mr & Miss Dennis, 5 Hardwicke Place, Dublin concerning the death of [ ].
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Letter from Fr Bartholomew Esmonde SJ, Al Gesù, Rome to Mr & Miss Dennis, 5 Hardwicke Place, Dublin concerning the death of [ ].
Letter from [ ] to Eugene O'Curry regarding O'Curry’s election as Life Member of the Irish Archaeological Society.
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.
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Letter from Thomas Meagher, writing from Rome, to Fr Patrick Meagher SJ. Refers to what he believes to be the decision on the Education Question, which he has transcribed on two sheets of the letter (in Latin). Gives news of Christianna, and her activities in Rome, as well as of others, such as the Misses Edmondstones and Fr Esmonde. States that Fr Kenny has not arrived. Refers to the ‘distinguished folk’ in Rome – Queen Christina of Spain and the Duchess of Cambridge. Adds that Dr Cullen has not returned yet, and hopes that Fr Meagher has met him. Refers to the changes at Clongowes and at Gardiner Street.
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From Fr William Stack Murphy SJ, St Mary’s, Lebanon, Kentucky, U.S.A. to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Thanks him for the books that were brought out by Dr Litton. Refers to the fact that Fr Peter Kenney SJ had been appointed Rector of Palermo. Asks Fr Bracken to arrange for a subscription to be made to the 'London Tablet'. Refers to the Teetotalism and Partial Abstinence campaign in the US. Answers Daniel O'Connell’s views on America’s tradition of slavery. Gives a brief outline of the establishment of the school (St Mary’s in Kentucky).
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Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
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Lithograph of George Buchanan from a picture by Francis Pourbus Senior in the possession of the Royal Society. Engraved by Edward Scriven. Published by Charles Knight, Pall Mall East, London.
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Draft letter from [Fr John St Leger SJ] to the [officer in charge] of the non-commissioned officers and privates of Dum Dum station. Expresses his gratitude for the donation given to him by the soldiers, and the honour he felt in serving them.
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
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Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
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Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
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Certificate appointing Robert St Leger as Rector of Clongowes Wood College SJ
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Certificate appointing Robert St Leger as Rector of Clongowes Wood College SJ.
Certificate issued by Fr General appointing Fr Robert Haly SJ, Rector of Dublin college
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Certificate issued by Fr General Jan Roothaan SJ appointing Fr Robert Haly SJ, Rector of a yet to be established college and residence in Dublin (probably Belvedere).
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Rent charge for farm and lands in County Kerry concerning Humphrey Donovan's novitiate
Parties:
Richard Donovan Esquire, Tralee, county Kerry of the first part, Humphrey Donovan Esquire, Tralee, county Kerry of the second part and Gerald Fitzgibbon, Merchant, Tralee, county Kerry of the third part.
Property:
Farm and lands of Derrymore, Barony of Corkaguiney, County Kerry
Terms and Conditions:
Yearly rent charge of £30 during the period of Humphrey Donovan's novitiate studies until his ordination to be paid yearly on 1 March.
Other:
Signed and sealed
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
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Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
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Letter from William Forbes Skene to Eugene O'Curry, 32 Bayview Avenue, Dublin thanking him for information received on the Book of Lecan. Refers to transcripts he (Skene) wishes to send to O'Curry and asks him to ‘...ascertain if it is the same as the extract taken from the Book of Ballymote...’. Discusses how the transcripts should be dispatched. Concludes by asking O'Curry to point out any further references to the history of Scotland, the highlanders and the genealogy of their clan that O'Curry may have discovered in the Irish Manuscripts.
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Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
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Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
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Letter from Charles Dolman, 61 Bond Street, London to Daniel O'Connell concerning the 'Dublin Review'. Remarks that he has not received an answer to a previous letter to Daniel O'Connell and that he can no longer delay the publication of the next issue of the 'Dublin Review'. Proposes to bring out the next issue himself '...I therefore beg to request you to inform me whether you make any objection to my doing so...In making this proposal you will understand that I do not intend to consider you liable in respect of that No. either for pecuniary loss or literary responsibility...' Concludes 'You will no doubt recollect that our agreement contains an undertaking on your part to use your best exertions to relieve Mr Richards and myself from such loss as we might sustain in this business...'
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Will of Richard Gore Daly, Grenville Street, Dublin naming Fr Charles Ferguson SJ, St. Francis Xavier's, Dublin as a beneficiary.
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
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Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
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Letter from Charles Dolman, 61 Bond Street, London to Daniel O'Connell concerning an article on Orators for the 'Dublin Review'. Remarks that before No. XI can be published a decision about the future of the publication should be reached. Remarks that himself and Mr. Richards '...cannot individually run any further risk (having both already lost too much to justify us in so doing) unless the proposed plan or one similar be adopted...' Expresses the hope that O'Connell will transfer his share and interest in the stock and property of the 'Review' to him (Charles Dolman).
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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...’.
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Copy of letter from Fr Christiaan Hoeken SJ, a missionary to the Pottawatomie tribe of North America, to the Fr General. Describes some of his experiences as a missionary, including his converting of a number of the tribe. Relates his activities in a typical day, including the celebration of Mass, the hearing of confession etc. Speaks of the natives’ devotion to the Virgin Mary. Asks the Father General for his assistance.
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Renewal of lease for 7 Sackville Street, city of Dublin
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Parties:
Esther Gibson, Sandymount, County Dublin and John Philip Nolan, Solicitor, Upper Abbey Street, city of Dublin.
Property:
7 Sackville Street, city of Dublin
Terms and Conditions:
Yearly rent of £113.15 (late currency), £105 sterling to be paid in equal quarterly payments on1st March, 1st June, 1st September and 1st December. John Philip Nolan may quit the premises at the end of any fifth year of the term providing six months notice has been given.
Signed and sealed by the parties
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Letter from Fr Robert St Leger SJ, India to Fr John Curtis SJ, St Stanisalus College, Tullabeg, Tullamore, County Offaly containing extensive details of an incident concerning the college and church of Sivdahna. Explains fully the situation. Discusses and defends his position in the matter. Refers to three accusations levelled at him. Remarks that he wrote nine or ten times to the General 'I then got from him a letter full of accusations, of this I do not complain but I complain that all these accusations were considered just and I felt myself to have been condemned before my cause was examined.'
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Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
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Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
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Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
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Document issued by the Holy See with regard to Freemasons
Printed document issued by the Holy See with regard to Freemasons. (In Latin).
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Letter from Fr Peter Kenney SJ, writing to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ Church of St Francis, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin. Suggests that the latter hold his Consultation at Clongowes, and that it be deferred until after Easter. Refers to the books brought back from Paris by Mr O'Grady, and asks Fr Bracken to let him know which ones to keep. Reports on a Novena he participated in, and also on the exercise he has been taking recently.
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Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
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Inventory of furniture left by the late Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
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Inventory and copies of an inventory of furniture left in the house and chapel in Athol Street, Douglas, Isle of Man by the late Fr Matthew Gahan SJ.
Collections towards illustrating the Biography of the Scotch, English and Irisch Members of the Society of Jesus.
Printed by W.C. Featherstone, Exeter, 1838
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Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
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Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
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Letter from Bishop Briggs to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 27 February 1837
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From Bishop Briggs in York to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Thanks him for informing him that the new chapel at Douglas had been used for Mass. Refers to Fr Aylmer’s presence on the island, and undertakes to relieve him as soon as possible. Asks Fr Bracken to forward him a statement in relation to property due to the Society.
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Letter from Fr Patrick Bracken SJ to Bishop Briggs, 12 March 1837
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[Copy of letter] from Fr Patrick Bracken SJ to Bishop Briggs, in reply to the latter’s letter of 27 February 1837. Refers to the issue of the opening of the new Chapel, and agrees with the Bishop that it was probably ‘an error of judgment’. Refers to the death of Fr Gahan, and refers to his ill-health and the circumstances which led up to this demise. Praises the dedication and hard work of Fr Gahan, and his service to the Catholic population of the island. Informs the Bishop that it has been decided to place whatever property Fr Gahan possessed at his disposal. Refers to the debts owed now, and the value of the property, and also to Fr Gahan’s last will, which he suggests should be proved, and a legal transfer made. Encloses a copy of a written statement by Fr Gahan in relation to the property (not included).
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Letter from Fr Peter Kenney SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 20 March 1837
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From Fr Peter Kenney SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Discusses the withdrawal of Irish Jesuits from their mission in the Isle of Man, with reference to the financial and logistical operations involved. Refers to the death of Fr Gahan, and the bishop’s reaction to it and to the departure of the Irish Jesuits. Also refers to Fr Aylmer’s reaction. Reports on the situation in Clongowes, and to the small amount of money received in the collections. Hopes that Fr Bracken will make his visitation within the month.
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Letter from a Jesuit Father to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
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Undated letter written in Latin and English from a Jesuit Father to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ ( the handwriting is almost indecipherable).
Account of Fr Gahan's expenses on the Isle of Man
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Account of Fr Gahan's expenses on the Isle of Man.
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Account book belonging to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
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Account book belonging to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ detailing his expenses on the Isle of Man.
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List of names for whom Masses were said
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List of names for whom Masses were said by [Fr Matthew Gahan SJ].
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Letter praising Fr Gahan's work as a priest on the Isle of Man
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Copy of a letter from The Mona Herald and General Advertiser from Alex Oswald to the Editor praising Fr Gahan and his work as a Catholic priest on the Isle of Man.
Letter from Fr Robert Haly SJ to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ
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Letter from Fr Robert Haly SJ, Clongowes Wood, Kildare to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ concerning Fr Gahan's will. Remarks that as one of the legatees named in the will he agrees to assign any property he is entitled to, to Dr. Briggs.
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Letter from Fr. E.[P.] Barry, writing from Miltown Malbay, County Clare, to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, Vice Provincial. Asks for permission to establish the Confraternity of the Sacred Heart in his district.
Account book detailing Fr Peter Kenney's expenses
Account book detailing Fr Peter Kenney's expenses. Includes details of his travelling expenses to America (1 September 1830 - 3 July 1833, pp. 1-9).
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
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Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
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Letter from Philip de Villefort to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Philip de Villefort to Patrick Bracken.
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Letter from Fr Henry J Rorke SJ, writing from Clongowes Wood College SJ, to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, Vice Provincial. Writes on the subject of the establishment of a fund for ‘the Education of members for the Society in the Noviciate’.
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Villa Rules for Irish Jesuit Vice-Province
Villa Rules for Irish Jesuit Vice-Province.
Letter from Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, Isle of Man to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 27 January 1837
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From Fr Matthew Gahan SJ in the Isle of Man to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ in Tullabeg. Declares that he would not think he should cross the Channel (back to Ireland) in his current state of health, and furthermore that he would only leave if the person who was to supply for him had been there for a time. Refers to the debts owed by him to various people. States that he would rather ‘die in a ditch’ before yielding to ‘a Judas like trick on the part of Dr Briggs [Bishop of the Northern District]’.
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Mr Dumbell's opinion on Fr Gahan's will
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Mr Dumbell's opinion on Fr Gahan's will.
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
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Letter from Br Edward Sinnott SJ, College of St Francis, Calcutta to Rev. Peter Kenney SJ, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.
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Letter from Br Edward Sinnott SJ, College of St Francis, Calcutta to Fr Robert Haly SJ, Rector, Clongowes Wood College, Clane, County Kildare, Ireland. See transcription J406/8.
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Letter from Br Edward Sinnott SJ, Calcutta to Fr Robert Haly SJ, Rector, Clongowes Wood College, Clane, County Kildare, Ireland.
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Letter from Fr Patrick Meagher SJ, writing from Gardiner Street, Dublin, to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, Vice Provincial, St Stanislaus College Tullabeg, King's County (County Offaly). Refers to the case of a young [novice] – ‘H.T.’, who is suffering from some sort of illness. Reports that he (Meagher) consulted a surgeon on the state of the man’s health. Reports that he received a letter that morning from Fr Bartholomew Esmonde SJ in Rome, who wrote about the church re-decoration in which he was involved, and also, more extensively, about a lecture given in Rome, which cast aspersions on the Catholic clergy of Ireland. Also refers to a letter he received from Fr Aylmer. Describes preparations for the ‘Festival’, including the recruiting of clergy to say Mass. Reports on the progress of building work also.
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Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
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Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
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Account book of the Jesuit Vice Province of Ireland detailing income and expenditure
Account book of the Jesuit Vice Province of Ireland detailing income and expenditure. Includes an alphabetical index at the back of the volume.
Letter from Bishop Briggs to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 28 April 1837
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From Bishop Briggs in York to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Refers to the latter’s two previous letters, of 14 April and 12 March. Reports that Fr Aylmer and Dr Youens have corresponded on the subject of the property and debts of the Mission. Also reports that he has been attempting to secure someone to relieve Fr Aylmer on the island.
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Letter from Fr Charles Aylmer SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 5 June 1837
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From Fr Charles Aylmer SJ, writing from Douglas, Isle of Man, to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Refers to books being shipped to and from the island. Reports that he has settled all accounts, including money owed to Mrs Wilson and Dr Youens, and has prepared the way for the new incumbent. Refers to taking out administration to the will and the transfer of the Society’s property, on which two points he awaits instructions. Mentions the Catholics on the island, and their attendance at Mass. Adds that there are rumours that the privileges of the Isle of Man are to be withdrawn, and that it will be united to one of the English Northern Counties.
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Notice of the death of Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
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Notice of the death of Fr Matthew Gahan SJ.
Letter from Rev. Henry Young, Mount Carmel Convent, Blackrock, County Dublin to Rev. D. Nolan, Carlow concerning the consecration of Right Rev. Dr. Griffith. Refers to copies of Latin prayers for the mass. Remarks that he gathered the prayers together himself with help from Mr. Meagher.
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Copy of a letter from the Catholic inhabitants of the Isle of Man to Rev Dr Briggs
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Copy of a letter from the Catholic inhabitants of the Isle of Man to Rev Dr Briggs, Roman Catholic Lord Bishop of the Diocese of the Northern District of England expressing their thanks for the care and interest the Bishop has shown for their well being. Requests more help from the Bishop. Remarks '…they cannot…refrain from expressing their sentiments upon…the future well being of the mission in this island where they regret to say such undesirable bigotry exists together with calumny hatred and abuse of the most virulent description is daily and yearly preached and propagated against their religion…they believe it the only means…of upholding successfully the Catholic Religion in this small island would be to appoint to the Mission and to its management here an able experienced clergyman…'
Letter from Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, Isle of Man to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 2 January 1837
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From Fr Matthew Gahan SJ in the Isle of Man to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ in Tullabeg, County Offaly. Complains that the latter’s request that ‘the place in Castletown’ not be sold was untimely, and announces that he is to rent it out. Believes that the mission should be given up, but does not think it possible. Refers to his bad health, and asserts that he believes that he is ‘very soon to meet death’. Also refers to the bad state of the chapel. Asserts that he would rather be dismissed from the Society, which, he believes, has been betrayed, than ‘be made the foot ball of any Vicar Apostolic’.
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Letter from Fr Charles Aylmer SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 28 February 1837
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From Fr Charles Aylmer SJ, in Douglas, Isle of Man to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Refers to the death of Fr Gahan, and to his estate and debts. Suggests that since the Bishop is to have the whole mission resigned into his hands, he should be responsible for its administration. Refers to the value of the property, including the house and chapel. Asserts that the complete handover of the mission to the Bishop, and the loss to the Society as ‘an injustice’. Reports that he has written to the Bishop about the death of Fr Gahan, and also to explain why it was necessary to open the new chapel. States that some people on the island intend to erect a monument to Fr Gahan’s memory in the chapel.
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Receipt issued by John Kelly to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ
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Receipt issued by John Kelly to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ for money received as a legacy from Fr Gahan.
Bill for sherry and brandy made out to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ
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Bill for sherry and brandy made out to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ, Athol Street, Dublin.
Incomplete letter from Henry Bagshawe to Daniel O'Connell concerning the establishment of the 'Dublin Review' and the appointment of Dr Wiseman as theological editor. Discusses the amount of money needed to produce and publish the Review.
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Letter from Bishop Briggs to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, 24 March 1836
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Letter from Bishop Briggs, writing from Ushaw College, Durham to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ in the Isle of Man. Writes in relation to the admission to the Sacraments of members of various societies, and advises Gahan in relation to those to exclude (e.g., members of the Knights of St. Patrick), and those not to exclude (e.g., members of the Freemasons).
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Letter from Fr Peter Kenney SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 7 January 1836
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Letter from Fr Peter Kenney SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Discusses the situation regarding the Isle of Man mission. Reports that Fr Aylmer believes that it should be retained, and a trustee appointed. Outlines Aylmer’s suggestions on the matter.
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Letter from Br Edward Sinnott SJ, College of St Francis, Calcutta to Br Laurence Toole SJ, Clongowes College, Clane, County Kildare, Ireland. See transcription J406/8. See transcription J406/8.
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Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
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Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
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Letting of stables under the Club Room, Athol Street, Douglas
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Document signed by William Quiggin and Robert Quiggin concerning the letting of stables under the Club Room, Athol Street, Douglas and an adjustment in the amount of rent due. Refers to the rent on the room used by Fr Gahan as a kitchen.
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Letter from Fr Patrick Bracken SJ to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, Isle of Man
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From Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, writing from Tullabeg, County Offaly to Fr Gahan in the Isle of Man. Reports on some members of the community in Tullabeg, including Fr Robert Haly and Fr Aylmer, and adds that Fr Esmonde is on his way to Rome. Refers to Fr Gahan’s problems in the Isle of Man in relation to the provision of Mass for Catholics in Douglas, and the question of whether the Bishop would permit this. Asks him to defer the sale of the chapel in Castletown until he (Fr. Bracken) receives a reply from the Fr. General.
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Copy of transfer of plot of ground with the chapel in the Parish of Bradden, Isle of Man
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Parties:
Rev. Dr.Thomas Penswick, Liverpool, Rev. John Briggs, Chester and Rev. Matthew Gahan SJ.
Property:
Parcel/plot of ground with the chapel and other buildings in the Parish of Bradden, Isle of Man
Terms & Conditions:
Fixed annual/chief rent
Letter from William Duff to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ asking that any accounts against him be settled
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Letter from William Duff, Douglas, Isle of Man to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, asking that any accounts Fr Gahan may have against him be settled. Reminds Fr Gahan that he is no longer a subscriber towards Fr Gahan's support as a Catholic priest.
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Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
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Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
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Certificate issued by Fr General appointing Fr Robert Haly SJ, Rector of Clongowes
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Certificate issued by Fr General Jan Roothaan SJ appointing Fr Robert Haly SJ, Rector of Clongowes.
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Article containing references to ‘Fr Prout’ by ‘Oliver Yorke’
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.’
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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.
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney.
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Copy of a general resolution of the Society of Jesus, issued by Fr General Roothaan
Copy of a general resolution of the Society of Jesus, issued by Fr General Roothaan. Addressed to Camille de Dominicis, Superioress of the Monastery of the Holy Virgin St. Ursula in Rome, and to all the religious of that monastery and of ‘the other monasteries of the same valuable order in the Catholic world.’ Grants a share in the prayers, sacrifices and other pious works performed by members of the Society.
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Copy case concerning the will of Henry Lynch and copy opinion of R. B. Warren on the case.
Subscribers to the New Chapel in Douglas, Isle of Man
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Account book detailing subscribers names and subscription amounts to the New Chapel in Douglas, Isle of Man.
Letter from Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, Isle of Man to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ
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From Fr Matthew Gahan SJ in the Isle of Man to Fr Parick Bracken SJ. Discusses the situation of the Jesuit mission on the island, the retention of the chapel and school-house, and the difficult relations that existed between the Society and the Bishop. Refers to his own ill-health. Expresses his desire to have a person to assist him on the mission, but fears that such a move is not financially possible. Announces that he is to sell the chapel in Castletown. Adds that he will not be able to move into the new house in Athol Street the following week as planned. Refers to the departure of his house-keeper and his misfortune in acquiring a new servant who is both Manx and a Methodist.
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Letter from Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, Isle of Man to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ
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From Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, Isle of Man to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ in Tullabeg, County Offaly. States that he regrets that the latter did not inform him earlier of his desire that the sale of the chapel at Castletown be deferred. Reports that he has recently moved to the ‘new house’, and complains about the walk he has to make every Sunday to say Mass, given his present ill-health. Asks for some money to be sent over to him, as he is ‘tormented with one little debt or other’.
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Letter from Br Edward Sinnott SJ, College of St Francis, Calcutta to Fr Alexander Kyan, Clongowes Wood, Clane, County Kildare, Ireland. See transcription J406/8.
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Letter from Br Edward Sinnott SJ, College of St Francis, Calcutta to John Ginivan SJ, St Stanislaus College, Tullabeg, County Offaly. See transcription J406/8.
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Villa Rules and Daily Order of Time for Irish Jesuit Province
Villa Rules and Daily Order of Time for Irish Jesuit Province.
Letter from Fr Peter Kenney SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 10 December 1835
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From Fr Peter Kenney SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Announces that he will not be able to go to Tullabeg that year. Reports on the situation in Clongowes, and on the various Jesuits residents there. Reports also on the Jesuit mission in the Isle of Man, where Fr Aylmer stopped for a time to assess the situation. Refers to the debate on the question of whether the mission there should be retained by the Irish Jesuits, and also to the opening of a new chapel in Douglas.
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Documents relating to the 1835 Provincial Congregation
Documents relating to the 1835 Provincial Congregation.
Altering part of the Club Room, Athol Street, Douglas, Isle of Man
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List of specifications for altering part of the Club Room, Athol Street, Douglas to be used as a dwelling house by Fr Matthew Gahan SJ.