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Letter from Richard Clarke SJ to the Father Rector of [ ]. Writes from Manresa in relation to the progress of Brother Brady, who, he believes, would benefit from the Belgian system of education, as he requires supervision in order to improve.

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 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 .

Document issued on behalf of Pope Pius IX, confirming the cult of Blessed Peter Faber SJ. (In Latin).

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 F. J. MacCormack, Ballaghadreen to Dr Charles Russell asking D. Russell to support Mr. Myles H. Jordan for the appointment of Resident Magistrate.

Letter from Dr Cruise to Fr Nicholas Walsh SJ.States that he has examined Mr Higgins, and finds ‘no positive impediment to his entering upon the life of a Jesuit’.

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.

Letter from Mrs Nolan of Killiney House, Killiney, to Fr Nicholas Walsh SJ. Refers to her financial difficulties and to their effect on her son [Tom], who is studying to be a priest.

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 Matthew Russell SJ to the Irish Fr Provincial. Refers to the publication of the first volume of 'The Irish Monthly' as regards finances. Suggests that Fr Clery be appointed as financial manager, and discusses advertising in the publication. Also discusses the layout and encloses a trade-mark design (included).

Letter written in French from Fr Bourgeteau, Abbaye de Solesmes, France to Monsieur le Superieur concerning Fr Murphy's departure from the abbey and asking for settlement of money owed on his behalf.

Letter from Richard Clarke SJ, Manresa House, Roehampton, England to Father Rector and refers to Br Brady’s poor academic progress.

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. 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 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.

Handwritten memorandum by Fr William Delany SJ, regarding the purchase of Killiney Castle by the Society of Jesus. Describes in detail the events leading up to, and surrounding, the purchase of the property. Describes how Fr Walsh (Irish Fr Provincial) insisted on telling the Cardinal about the purchase before the transfer had been completed ‘He went accordingly and returned in a very short time quite disappointed. The Cardinal had received the proposal unfavourably...’. Continues ‘I then said it would be my duty at once to inform Mr Warren (owner of Killiney castle) of this difficulty...He replied that it did not surprise him as he half suspected the Cardinal wished to have the place himself...’. Refers to his (Fr Delany’s) meeting with the Cardinal who finally agreed to allow the deal with Mr Warren to be completed. Remarks that a second meeting with Mr Warren revealed that a better offer had been received and accepted by him ‘I was much disappointed of course and asked him the purchaser’s name and the terms. He told me Mr Richard Martin had bought the property for 11,000 cash...’. Describes a meeting with Mr Martin and their agreement ‘...I finally asked him what he would have for his bargain as he had said he brought it as a speculation. He replied...£1,000 on his bargain.’. Concludes that the purchase of property was completed a few weeks later.

Draft letter from [ ] to Fr Nicholas Walsh SJ. Writes in relation to a question of a case of conscience, i.e., the circumstances in which a confessor may give absolution to a penitent. (Unfinished/incomplete).

Letter from Sr Mary, Hospice Civil, Sarthe, Sable, France to Dr Charles Russell concerning the conduct of Fr James Murphy. Remarks '...Mr Murphy behaved very unpleasantly to us and personally to me.' Remarks that he has been asked to leave the abbey.

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 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 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.

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.

Holograph letter from Fr General Peter Beckx SJ, Fiesole, Italy to Walter Steins SJ, Vicar Apostolic in Calcutta, India. Gives an account of the state of things in Rome. (Latin).

The embassy in Ireland of Monsignor G.B. Rinuccini, archbishop of Fermo, in the years 1645-1649.
Annie Hutton
Alexander Thom, Dublin, 1873

Letter from Joseph Alipius Goold, Archbishop of Melbourne, writing from Brussels, Belgium to Fr Joseph Lentaigne SJ concerning an urgent request by Fr Joseph Dalton SJ for a community of teaching nuns to go to Australia.

Letter from Christopher Augustine Reynolds, Bishop of Adelaide to Fr Nicholas Walsh SJ, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning the sending out of two Jesuit Fathers and Nuns from Cabra.

Letter from Fr Joseph Tappeiner SJ, Superior of the Austro-Hungarian Mission, St. Ignatius, Norwood to Fr Nicholas Walsh SJ concerning the prospect of two Jesuit Fathers being sent out to Norwood. Expresses his satisfaction at the news and advises that the Fathers should be young men. Remarks 'We find that it is always more difficult for men whose habits are already formed to get into the way of colonial life.'

Account of the funeral of the Countess of Portarlington, taken from the 'Leinster Express'. Lady Portarlington was buried at Emo Park, Queen’s County (Laois). Includes references to Frs Robert Carbery and William Delaney.

The Countess was buried in the graveyard beside the church, and a memorial to her was also erected in Coolbanagher church by her sister the Duchess of Marlborough.

Letter from Fr Peter Gallwey SJ, writing from Manresa, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Reports that he did not allow Br Brady to take his vows; that Br Flynn is working very well, and that Fottrell is ‘a very holy young man.’ Discusses the novitiate in general, and claims that St. Ignatius never intended a novitiate so contemplative.

Unpublished manuscript by Dr Richard Robert Madden comprising a history of the Society of Jesus from its foundation to the early nineteenth century. Attached is a printed title page dated 1874, ‘The Jesuits: In Relation to Religion, Civil Government and Society at Large, In the Several Countries From Which They Have Been Expelled’. Manuscript is divided into two ‘volumes’ (each with an attached printed title page). Volume 1 comprises 17 chapters (c.1,163pp) and Volume 2 contains 21 chapters (c.1,100pp). Also includes three sets of appendices – Volume 1 Appendix with 6 Sections (c500pp); Volume 2 Appendix with 4 Sections (c400pp) and Appendix with 14 Sections (c400pp). Also includes an explanatory note by Fr Fergal McGrath SJ (Irish Province Archivist until 1986) (2pp, 20 April 1977). (R.R. Madden lived at 3 Vernon Terrace, Booterstown, County Dublin; the manuscript also contains envelopes dating to 1874 addressed to Madden at the Loans Office, Dublin Castle) (Part of the last page of chapter 17, volume 1 is missing)

Letter from Sr Mary [ ] Williams, Convent Sisters of Charity, Hobartown (Hobart, Tasmania) to Fr James Dalton SJ concerning the transfer of the Sisters of Charity to Richmond. Includes a note on the back of the letter from Fr Dalton to Irish Fr Provincial N. Walshe SJ remarking, 'They are not prospering there, because the Presentation Nuns...have the support of the Bishop and Clergy. They must leave or die out...'

Letter from J. A. Hoare, Novitiate of the Christian Brothers, Belvidere House, Drumcondra to Fr Nicholas Walsh SJ concerning a letter he received from the Brother Director of one of their houses in Melbourne referring to the Bishop's decision that until the needs of Melbourne had been addressed he would not sanction the opening of another house in his diocese (i.e. Richmond).

Letter from Lord Carlingford, London to Dr Charles Russell thanking him for his letter and '...the warm expression of your good opinion which is very gratifying to me...'.

Letter from Fr Peter Gallwey SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Refers to Br Brady’s poor progress. Declares Br Kane to be ‘a thorough Israelite’. Expresses his satisfaction with Tuite and O'Flynn.

Letter from Fr Peter Gallwey SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ regarding James Fottrell - that he has had a fit. Refers also to Brs. Brady and O'Reilly.

List of property owned by the Irish Province of the Society, compiled by Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Includes details such as type of property – stocks, mortgages, land etc. – and value.

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.

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.

Lessor:
The Reverend John Grene and others

Lessee:
James and Charles Kennedy, Capel Street, Dublin

Property:
Vaults under St. Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin

Terms and Conditions:
Term of fifty years thence next ensuing and fully to be completed and ended determinable nevertheless as hereinafter mentioned yielding and parting therefore yearly and every year during the said term unto the said Lessors their executed admons or assigns the yearly rent of Eighty pounds to be paid by equal half yearly payments on every final day of February and first day of August each year during the term.

Other:
Signed, sealed and delivered

Maxwell and Weldon Soliciotrs, 37 North Grrat George Street

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.

Special Certificate of Merit attributed to Mr Michael F. Cox for his work as a resident pupil St. Vincent’s Hospital, Stephen’s-Green, Dublin.

Copy instructions submitted to counsel on behalf of the Jesuit fathers and opinion by John B Murphy concerning a deed from Elizabeth L.M. Radcliffe, Spinster to Fr John Curtis SJ transferring Governments Stocks.

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.

Receipt for £50.0.0 made out in the name of Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ and signed by Catherine O'Ferrall.

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.

Pamphlet which details the ‘Duties of the Resident Pupils of the Whitworth Medical and Hardwicke Fever Hospitals’, Dublin for Mr Michael F. Cox, Resident Pupil.

Letter from the Earl of Portarlington to Dr Charles Russell thanking him for a photograph and a hymn. Refers to the construction of the church at Maynooth.

Letter from Fr Edward Purbrick SJ, Stonyhurst College, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Announces that some [brothers/ scholastics] are to form a class at Manresa that year ‘to prepare that matter of the 1st B.A. Examination in the University of London.’ Discusses the first and second B.A. examinations. Suggests that Fr John O'Carroll SJ should be capable of teaching Matriculation subjects.

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 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 Joseph Alipius Goold, Archbishop of Melbourne, Archbishop's Residence, St Patrick's, Melbourne to Fr Thomas Cahill SJ (Superior of the Mission) concerning the procurement of a community of religious to take charge of schools for girls.

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.

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

Programme of examinations and examination papers of the Catholic University of Ireland.

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

Letter informing Michael F. Cox that he has been ‘this day elected a member of the Royal Irish Academy’. Includes extracts from the by-laws relating to the admission of members, and payments to be made by them.

Letter to Fr John Conmee SJ from the poet Aubrey de Vere, Curraghchase, County Limerick in reply to Fr Conmee’s letter thanking de Vere for sending him some of his father’s sonnets, “…but for a mistake on the Publisher’s part they would have been forwarded to you long since. They form part of a volume now out of print, which my Father published as long ago as 1842 entitled ‘A Song of Faith’ and consisting chiefly of poems illustrative of the Apostles’ Creed”. Discusses some of his father’s poems, the nature of poetry and reflects ‘It is really marvellous to think what might be done for the Catholic cause and for the moral and intellectual well-being of the country by even a few first-rate Catholic literary works. Perhaps the next generation may give us a Catholic Coleridge to write Philosophy, a Catholic Wordsworth to be our Poet, a Catholic Scott to illustrate Ireland as Scott illustrated Scotland in his Novels, and a Catholic Historian to undo all the mischief done by the erroneous Tradition. Four such writers would do a marvellous work in the next thirty years; and there seems no reason why Ireland alone might not provide them all, if only the ability so constantly running to waste among us were at once properly developed and disciplined.’

Day book of the Irish Jesuit Province. Includes a catalogue of Provincial property in 1873 and burdens on the Province in 1873 at the back of the volume.

Note to confirm that Mr Michael F. Cox ‘has attended thirty cases of labour under our direction’ at the Coombe Lying-in Hospital, Dublin.

Letter from Dr Charles Russell, St Patrick's College, Maynooth, County Kildare to Fr Grene concerning information on Fr Peter Kenney SJ. Remarks that he does not have many details and that he was a very young priest when he met Fr Kenney.

Letter from Dr Charles Russell, Dundalk, County Louth to John O'Hagan. Remarks that he is delighted that John O'Hagan has finished [his book]. Remarks that he is looking forward to meeting John O'Hagan and his wife Fanny.

Notebook belonging to Joseph Darlington of notes on Wordsworth written, while he was staying at Harlock Castle, Wales, for his degree at Oxford.

Title page and handwritten contents page from ‘The Holy Bible’ by Rev. Dr. Crolly belonging to Sir Francis R. Cruise, 93 Merrion Square West, Dublin. Pages taken from the Jesuit community Library, St Francis Xavier, Upper Gardiner Street.

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 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’.

Copy of a letter from Roger Bede Vaughan, Archbishop of Sydney to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ concerning the conditions imposed by the Archbishop for the Society of Jesus' entry to the Archdiocese of Sydney.

Letter from the Duke of Marlborough, Vice Regal Lodge, Dublin to Dr. Charles Russell concerning the transfer of the library of the Royal Dublin Society to form the basis of the National Library. Asks if Dr Russell will allow his name to go forward as a nomination for one of the trustees.

Account book entitled Provincial Account F. Lentaigne XXVII. The book contains details of property owned by the Irish Province, investments, annual income, general cash account, bequests (pp. 385 - 400). Includes an alphabetical index. Also, copy of letter of Fr General Peter Beckx SJ (In Latin).

Report by Charles Geoghegan, architect regarding the formation of thoroughfares through the Killiney Castle Estate.

Notes written by Fr Joseph Dalton SJ on the Sydney Mission.

Letter from Fr [ ] SJ on board the ship 'City of Santiago', Lat. 44° S, Long. 102° E and St. Ignatius, Richmond to Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ concerning the voyage to Australia and his arrival in Australia.

Published letter from Fr Michael Watson SJ, St Patrick's College, Melbourne, Australia to the novices of the Irish Province concerning missions given by the fathers in Australia in various parts of the country.

Renunciation for Irish Jesuit scholastics and form of will.

Notice outlining the objectives and courses offered by the Catholic University, St Patrick's House, 86 and 87 St Stephen's Green, Dublin ‘...where young gentlemen, the sons of families not residing in Dublin, who had completed their course in any of our Catholic schools or colleges, might, with safety to faith and morals, continue their Studies with a view to pursuing the higher branches of a liberal education...St. Patrick's House of the Catholic University has been established to meet this want.’.

Letter from Roger Bede Vaughan, Archbishop of Sydney, St John's College, Sydney to Fr Thomas Cahill SJ (Superior of the Mission) concerning the establishment of the Society in Sydney. Remarks that he has no objection but wishes to discuss a number of conditions. Refers to the closure of Lyndhurst College. Remarks 'The result of this very painful duty will be at all events to clear away complications and you will have no reason for feeling any delicacy in accepting the offer I am going to make to you when you come.

Estimate for bricks and tiles from Walter Wardrop, Proprietor Courtown Harbour Brick and Tile Works, Gorey, County Wexford.

Copy affidavit in the matter of the estate of John Sherlock, Trustee for the sale of the estate of Anna Maria O'Brien, widow, deceased, owner and petitioner.

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 General Peter Beckx SJ, Fiesole, Italy to Irish Provincial Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ concerning the work of the Society in Sydney.

Document confirming the appointment of Fr Stephen Farrell as Extraordinary Confessor to Carmelite nuns at Blackrock, and to Mercy Sisters at Baggot Street, Rathdrum and Richmond.

Account sent by [ ] to Fr. General Beckx concerning the accidental death of Mr James Murphy SJ.

File of handwritten and typescript letters addressed to Michael F. Cox (father of Arthur Cox) from the following individuals:

• Dr Thomas Hayden, 30, Harcourt Street, and 18, Merrion Square North, Dublin (6 items, 1873-1877);
• D Robert Cryan, 54, Rutland Square, West, Dublin (8 September 1876);
• Sr Ignatius Keenan, Convent of Our Lady, St Catherine’s, Baggot Street, Dublin (1 September 1876);
• Dr Bartholomew Woodlock, Catholic University of Ireland, 86, St. Stephens Green, Dublin (22 September 1876);;
• Bishop Laurence Gillooly, Diocese of Elphin, Sligo (6 July 1877);

Letters of thanks, ‘I beg to acknowledge, with thanks, receipt of copy of your inaugural address to the Literary and Historical Society…’ (11 January 1873), of application, ‘In reference to your letter of application for a Demonstratorship in the School of Medicine…’ (16 September 1875) and of impending vacancies to which Michael Cox is deemed suitable ‘Would you think of going in for a provincial appointment? The Workhouse Dispensary in Longford is vacant… (22 September 1876) make up the bulk of the correspondence.

Letter from Edward Dowden, Winstead, Temple Road, Rathmines, County Dublin to Dr.Russell thanking him for referring Dr Newman's poem. Remarks 'I felt some resentment towards my memory when I found that so noble and characteristic a poem of that volume of 1868 could have entirely slipped away from me.'

Parties:
Fr William Delany SJ, St Stanislaus College, Tullabeg, County Offaly, Fr Nicholas Walsh, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin and Fr Sylvester O'Callaghan SJ, Milltown Park, Dublin.

Property:
The Derries, barony of Ballycowan, County Offaly, 61 acres late plantation measure

Terms and Conditions:
300 years from 29 September 1873

Other:
Signed and sealed by Fr William Delany SJ

Parties:
Rev. John Power, Roman Catholic Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, David Keogh, Adelphi Hotel, Waterford, John Slattery, Merchant, William Street, Waterford of the one part and Rev. William Delaney, S.J. St. Stanislaus College, Tullamore, county Offaly, Rev. Edward Kelly, S.J., Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin, Rev. John O'Carroll, S.J., county Kildare, Rev. Sylvester O'Callaghan, S.J., Milltown Park, county Dublin of the other part.

Property:
Lands of Scalp William or Mount Mapas containing 5 acres, 1 rood and 131/2 perches and other lands known as Killiney Castle containing 14 acres 3 roods and 20 perches, part of Dalkey containing 11 perches and part of Dalkey Commons containing 3 roods and 12 perches, Barony of Rathdown and county Dublin.

Terms & Conditions:
Principal sum of £4,500

Other:
Signed and sealed

Will of Jane Woollcombe.

Copy of the agreement between the Archbishop of Sydney and the Society of Jesus and the establishment of the Australian Mission.

Bill from Joseph Martin, Portmanteau and Trunk Manufacturer for one hat case to Fr William O'Dowling SJ.

A file of letters from Alice Cope (d.1929) to Dr Charles Russell concerning her conversion to the Catholic faith and her meetings with Dr Newman. Remarks how kind Dr Newman was to her.

Letter from Maxwell and Weldon, 37 North Great Georges Street, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Aloysius Sturzo SJ, Milltown Park, Dublin concerning structural work being carried out at Killiney Castle.

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