Letter from Philip de Villefort to Patrick Bracken
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- 2 May 1837
Letter from Philip de Villefort to Patrick Bracken.
de Villefort, Philip, 1799-1866, Jesuit priest
Letter from Philip de Villefort to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Philip de Villefort to Patrick Bracken.
de Villefort, Philip, 1799-1866, Jesuit priest
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’.
Rorke, Henry J, 1810-1859, Jesuit priest
Villa Rules for Irish Jesuit Vice-Province
Villa Rules for Irish Jesuit Vice-Province.
Granting of faculties to Peter McGrath for work on the Isle of Man
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Dr Briggs, Glasgow to Dr Youens regarding the granting of faculties to Peter McGrath to administer to the Catholic population on the Isle of Man. Includes a letter from Dr Yovens to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ concerning the communication.
Briggs, John, 1788-1861, Roman Catholic Bishop of Beverley
Letter from William Thomas Rogers to Charles Kernan concerning the property on the Isle of Man
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from William Thomas Rogers, 47 Lower Dominick Street to Charles Kernan concerning the property on the Isle of Man and the Jesuit Fathers. Remarks 'I am spoken to daily about the matter and feel ashamed of not being able to give any decisive answer on the subject.'
Briggs, John, 1788-1861, Roman Catholic Bishop of Beverley
Letter from Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, Isle of Man to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 27 January 1837
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
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]’.
Gahan, Matthew, 1782-1837, Jesuit priest
Mr Dumbell's opinion on Fr Gahan's will
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Mr Dumbell's opinion on Fr Gahan's will.
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Part of Irish Jesuits
Letter from Br Edward Sinnott SJ, College of St Francis, Calcutta to Rev. Peter Kenney SJ, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.
Sinnott, Edward, 1791-1842, Jesuit brother
Part of Irish Jesuits
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.
Sinnott, Edward, 1791-1842, Jesuit brother
Part of Irish Jesuits
Letter from Br Edward Sinnott SJ, Calcutta to Fr Robert Haly SJ, Rector, Clongowes Wood College, Clane, County Kildare, Ireland.
Sinnott, Edward, 1791-1842, Jesuit brother
Part of Irish Jesuits
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.
Meagher, Patrick, 1799-1855, Jesuit priest
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Money received through church collections
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Details of money received through church collections.
Letter from Fr Charles Aylmer SJ to Dr Briggs concerning Isle of Man property
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copies of a letter from Fr Charles Aylmer SJ, Douglas to Dr Briggs concerning the property of the Isle of Man mission which he bequeaths to the Bishop.
Aylmer, Charles, 1786-1849, Jesuit priest
Letter from Bishop Briggs to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 28 April 1837
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
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.
Briggs, John, 1788-1861, Roman Catholic Bishop of Beverley
Letter from Fr Charles Aylmer SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 5 June 1837
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
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.
Aylmer, Charles, 1786-1849, Jesuit priest
Inventory of furniture left by the late Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
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.
Notice of the death of Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Notice of the death of Fr Matthew Gahan SJ.
Part of Non-Irish Jesuit material
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.
Young, Henry, 1786-1869, Roman Catholic priest
Villa Rules for Irish Jesuit Vice-Province
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 Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, Isle of Man to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 2 January 1837
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
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’.
Gahan, Matthew, 1782-1837, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Charles Aylmer SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 28 February 1837
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
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.
Aylmer, Charles, 1786-1849, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to Fr Matthew Gahan's grave. Includes copies of the inscription on the grave stone.
Receipt issued by John Kelly to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
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
Part of Irish Jesuits
Bill for sherry and brandy made out to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ, Athol Street, Dublin.
Letters from Fr Patrick Bracken SJ to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ on the Isle of Man mission
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Patrick Bracken SJ (Vice-Provincial) to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ concerning the administration of the Isle of Man mission following the illness and death of Fr Matthew Gahan SJ. Includes a letter referring to the death of Fr Gahan. Refers to an article in a newspaper concerning his death. Remarks '…it is stated that Fr Gahan had died from the effects of the religious persecution which he suffered. This will be understood as persecution on the part of the Bishop and will I fear make a bad impression on the English and Irish clergy, for many will attribute the article directly or indirectly to us.' Asks Fr Aylmer to send a detailed statement of Fr Gahan's debts and rents and a valuation of the property on the Isle of Man (9 March 1837, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to Fr General's instructions to give up the property to Bishop Briggs on the Isle of Man. Remarks 'I have no doubt that he will award us some compensation; but the amount will depend on his own generosity…what the Society has in property I trust she will gain in reputation, at least in the eyes of the inhabitants of the island.' (18 March 1837, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to the problems with Fr Gahan's will (10 July 1837, 4pp).
Bracken, Patrick, 1795-1867, Jesuit priest
Letter from Bishop Briggs to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, 24 March 1836
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
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).
Briggs, John, 1788-1861, Roman Catholic Bishop of Beverley
Letter from Fr Peter Kenney SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 7 January 1836
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
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.
Kenney, Peter J, 1779-1841, Jesuit priest and educator
Part of Irish Jesuits
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.
Sinnott, Edward, 1791-1842, Jesuit brother
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Letting of stables under the Club Room, Athol Street, Douglas
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
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.
Quiggin and Co. Ltd, rope makers and timber merchants, 1821
Letter from Fr Patrick Bracken SJ to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, Isle of Man
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
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.
Bracken, Patrick, 1795-1867, Jesuit priest
Letter from William Duff to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ asking that any accounts against him be settled
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
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.
Duff, William
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Financial affairs of Fr Henry J Rorke SJ
Part of Irish Jesuits
Letters by Fr Henry J Rorke SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin, his brothers, John Rorke, 20 Temple Street, Dublin and Edmund Rorke, Tyrrelstown, Dublin, Andrew Rorke SJ, regarding the accounts and financial affairs of Fr Henry J Rorke SJ.
Certificate issued by Fr General appointing Fr Robert Haly SJ, Rector of Clongowes
Part of Irish Jesuits
Certificate issued by Fr General Jan Roothaan SJ appointing Fr Robert Haly SJ, Rector of Clongowes.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Article containing references to ‘Fr Prout’ by ‘Oliver Yorke’
Part of Non-Irish Jesuit material
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.’
Mahony, Francis Sylvester, 1804-1866, former Jesuit priest, priest and humorist
Part of Non-Irish Jesuit material
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.
Part of Irish Jesuits
Rorke, Henry J, 1810-1859, Jesuit priest
Letters relating to Daniel O'Connell
Part of Non-Irish Jesuit material
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
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.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Copy case concerning the will of Henry Lynch and copy opinion of R. B. Warren on the case.
Letter from Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, Isle of Man to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
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.
Gahan, Matthew, 1782-1837, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, Isle of Man to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
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’.
Gahan, Matthew, 1782-1837, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
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.
Sinnott, Edward, 1791-1842, Jesuit brother
Part of Irish Jesuits
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.
Sinnott, Edward, 1791-1842, Jesuit brother
Villa Rules and Daily Order of Time for Irish Jesuit Province
Villa Rules and Daily Order of Time for Irish Jesuit Province.
Part of Non-Irish Jesuit material
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.
Bagshawe, Henry Ridgard, 1799-1870, barrister and judge
Letter from Fr Peter Kenney SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 10 December 1835
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
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.
Kenney, Peter J, 1779-1841, Jesuit priest and educator
Account book belonging to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Account book belonging to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ detailing his expenses on the Isle of Man.
Gahan, Matthew, 1782-1837, Jesuit priest
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
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
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.
Account book of the Catholic Chapel, Athol Street, Douglas, Isle of Man
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Account book detailing the expenditure on the Catholic Chapel, Athol Street, Douglas, Isle of Man. Includes an abstract of the works on the church.
Letters from Richard Thompson, Vicar General to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letters from Richard Thompson, Vicar General to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ concerning Fr Aylmer's offer to give temporary assistance to the Catholic community on the Isle of Man due to Fr Gahan's illness. Includes a postscript remarking that the Bishop has appointed Dr Yovens to visit the Isle of Man on his behalf.
Thompson, Richard, priest
Letters from Fr Matthew Gahan SJ to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ on chapel build progress
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Matthew Gahan SJ to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ concerning the progress of establishing a chapel for the Catholic community on the Isle of Man. Two of the letters are written to Fr Aylmer while Fr Gahan was travelling [to raise funds] and Fr Aylmer was supplying for him on the island.
Gahan, Matthew, 1782-1837, Jesuit priest
Letters from Bishop John Briggs to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ, concerning the chapel property in Douglas
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Bishop John Briggs to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ, Catholic Chapel House, Douglas, Isle of Man concerning the chapel property in Douglas and the wish of the Bishop, Dr Penswick, that the property should be '…vested in Trustees of whom the Bishop should name one.' (22 December 1835, 3pp). Remarks that Fr Gahan is not correct in stating that the Bishop agreed that the chapel would be put in Fr Gahan's name alone. Remarks '…I believe Mr. Gahan is mistaken. For I was present when Dr Penswick refused his assent to this proposal made personally by Mr. Gahan.' (22 December 1835, 3pp).
Briggs, John, 1788-1861, Roman Catholic Bishop of Beverley
Letter from Bishop John Briggs, 13 December 1835
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
From Bishop Briggs to [ ]. Thanks the latter for his letter detailing his visit to the Isle of Man, and gives permission for the new chapel at Douglas to be used for divine service, on certain conditions. Wishes also to have a written assurance from ‘Dr. Kenny’ to the effect that the conditions would be complied with.
Briggs, John, 1788-1861, Roman Catholic Bishop of Beverley
Letters from Dr Thomas Youens to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ concerning the mission on the Isle of Man
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Dr Thomas Youens to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ concerning the mission on the Isle of Man. Dr Yovens was appointed by Dr Briggs to visit the Isle of Man and assess matters following the death of Fr Gahan and to arrange the opening of the new chapel in Douglas. Includes a letter informing Fr Aylmer that he has full permission from the Bishop (Dr Briggs) to bless the new chapel in Douglas and perform divine service in it (28 February 1837, 1p). Includes a letter expressing the Bishop's wish that the mission of the Isle of Man pass into his own hands. Remarks that he does not know who the Bishop has in mind to take over the mission (27 April 1837, 3pp). Includes a letter relating to the sum of money paid by Dr Briggs to the Society of Jesus in respect of the Isle of Man. (16 May 1840, 1p).
Youens, Thomas, priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Photocopy of obituary of Fr Matthew Maguire SJ.
Maguire, Matthew, 1835-1894, Jesuit priest
Subscribers to the New Chapel in Douglas, Isle of Man
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Account book detailing subscribers names and subscription amounts to the New Chapel in Douglas, Isle of Man.
Bill from the Isle of Man Steam Packet company for goods freighted
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Bill made out to Rev Charles Aylmer SJ from the Isle of Man Steam Packet company for goods freighted.
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, 1830-
Letters from Fr Peter Kenny SJ to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ concerning the Isle of Man mission
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Peter Kenny SJ (Vice-Provincial April 1834-May 1836) to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ concerning the Isle of Man mission and the difficulties that arose in its administration following the illness and death of Fr Matthew Gahan SJ. Includes a letter informing Fr Aylmer that he may go ahead with the opening of the new chapel at Douglas. Expresses his opinion that this should be done without delay. Discusses the finances of the mission (12 November 1835, 8pp). Includes a letter referring to the opposition amongst some residents of the Isle of Man to the opening of the chapel. Remarks 'I hesitated…before I resolved to show your letter to Mr Gahan… I feared that the ingratitude and treachery of his people might annoy him.' (13 December 1835, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to a delay in opening the new chapel. Remarks 'Of course we cannot comply with the conditions proposed and therefore you must let the chapel stay as it is…I should not as yet be inclined to say what we might propose; but from the Bishop making the opening of the chapel dependent on these conditions he seems determined to drive us out of the island…' (20 December 1835, 3pp). Includes a letter asking to be kept fully informed of any communication with the Bishop. Remarks 'It is necessary that we know what is said or proposed by you or Mr Gahan or we may fall into many mistakes…' (29 December 1835, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to Fr. Gahan's headstone and the difficulty in sending it to the Isle of Man. Remarks that it is '…a very commendable piece of work…' (7 May 1837, 3pp).
Kenney, Peter J, 1779-1841, Jesuit priest and educator
Letters from Fr Charles Aylmer SJ to Fr Peter Kenney SJ concerning the Isle of Man mission
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Charles Aylmer SJ, Douglas, Isle of Man to Fr Peter Kenney SJ concerning the Isle of Man mission. Includes a letter discussing the finances of the mission and how much money is required to run the mission (24 November 1835, 3pp). Includes a letter concerning some opposition to the opening of the chapel in Douglas. Remarks that if Dr Youens visits the island he will explain the full matter to him and if he does not visit the island he will visit the Bishop himself. Remarks '…it comes exactly to this: that we either succeed or give up the whole and throw the responsibility on the Bishop and the English. Since last Sunday I have received for the new chapel subscriptions and donations…and except Captain Haggeston, not one of the rich have given one shilling - the Duffs and some others amongst whom I am sorry to name John Kelly…have combined and written against the new chapel thro' dislike to poor Fr Gahan and because they cannot do everything as they please - these withhold their subscriptions in the expectation that the opening of the chapel will be prevented by the Bishop.' (7 December 1835, 4pp). Includes a letter remarking that the Bishop (Dr Penswick) has given his permission for the new chapel to be opened as long as three conditions are complied with. Lists the three conditions (18 December 1835, 2pp). Includes a letter referring to the three conditions laid down by Dr Penswick. Refers to the ownership of the chapel property. Remarks '…Mr. Gahan has actually paid £295 (for converting and fitting out the chapel buildings) - one penny of which he never got from any person in the Isle of Man - and consequently he fairly claims that sum as his property.' Continues 'The delay in opening the new chapel is I feel very unpleasant and causes great feeling and disappointment even amongst liberal Protestants and gives a kind of triumph to the bigoted party and to the few Catholics who are adverse to Fr Gahan and wish to have power.' (26 January 1836, 4pp). Includes a letter concerning Fr Gahan's will and medical and funeral expenses. Refers to Fr Gahan's debts. Remarks '…are we to take all this responsibility on ourselves, to discharge all these debts and then to be dismissed at Doctor Briggs' pleasure. If he is to have the whole without any remuneration to the Society or to its benefactors let him take it and become responsible for it with all its encumbrances…' (3 March 1837, 3pp).
Aylmer, Charles, 1786-1849, Jesuit priest
Contract of agreement between William Quiggin and Co. and Fr Matthew Gahan SJ for a dwelling house
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Contract of agreement between William Quiggin and Co. and Fr Matthew Gahan SJ to complete a dwelling house for Fr Gahan.
Gahan, Matthew, 1782-1837, Jesuit priest
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Part of Irish Jesuits
Delany, William, 1835-1924, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
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.
Part of Irish Jesuits
Ffrench, John, 1812-1873, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
‘The Catholic Penny Magazine’, Vol. 1, No. 3 - Vol. 1, No. 10.
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Letter from Michael Slattery, Archbishop of Cashel, to Fr Peter Kenney SJ, Clongowes. Asks the latter to give a retreat to the clergy of Cashel diocese the following July.
Slattery, Michael, 1783-1857, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cashel & Emly
Part of Irish Jesuits
Letter by Fr John St Leger SJ to his brother, Joseph, on board the Coromandel, during his voyage to India in the company of Br Edward Sinnott SJ, Fr Robert St Leger SJ and others. Letter describes the other inhabitants of the ship and natural occurrences witnessed on board. See J406/2 for Br Sinnott’s account of the voyage.
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Robert St Leger
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Robert St Leger.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
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.
Notes and letters by Fr John Ffrench SJ
Part of Irish Jesuits
Notes and letters by Fr John Ffrench SJ, including reports on 12 boys at St Stanisalus College, Tullabeg, County Offaly and what he has taught to them (18 October 1834), letters while acting as Substitute English Assistant to Fr General and English Assistant to Fr General, Rome to Fr O'Reilly SJ and Fr Browne SJ (21 December 1865 & 16 February 1867) and note on the wood used for Tullabeg. Includes letters from Fr George Lambert SJ, Fr General Peter Beckx SJ, Curia Generalizia Compagnia di Gesù, Rome, Italy on the death of Fr John Ffrench SJ (1873).
Letters from John Duff, Castletown, Isle of Man to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
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Letters from John Duff, Castletown, Isle of Man to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ.[Douglas, Isle of Man]. The first letter thanks Fr Gahan for officiating at his marriage. The second letter refers to a debt of money due to Fr Gahan. Remarks that he is not pleased with the tone of Fr Gahan's letter in which he requests repayment. Remarks that he is not liable for the debt and advises Fr Gahan to contact Robert Duff of the late firm owned by Robert and John Duff for repayment of the debt.
Duff, John
Medical and funeral expenses for Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to medical and funeral expenses for the late Fr Gahan SJ.
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St Leger, John, 1798-1868, Jesuit priest
Insurance policy for the Club Room, Athol Street, Douglas, Isle of Man
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Insurance policy issued by the Sun Fire Office in Fr Gahan's name for the large building (called the Club Room), Athol Street, Douglas, Isle of Man.
Sun Fire Office, 1706-1996
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Russell, Matthew, 1834 -1912, Jesuit priest and editor
Part of Irish Jesuits
Letter from Br Edward Sinnott SJ, Portuguese Church, Calcutta to Br Peter J Plunkett, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin, Ireland, describing his voyage to India. See transcription J406/8.
Sinnott, Edward, 1791-1842, Jesuit brother
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Letter from Br Edward Sinnott SJ, Portuguese Church, Calcutta, to Rev Bartholomew Esmonde SJ, Clongowes College, Clane, County Kildare, Ireland. See transcription J406/8.
Sinnott, Edward, 1791-1842, Jesuit brother
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Agreement for property under the old Club Room, Athol Street
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Parties:
Rev. Matthew J. Gahan SJ and Robert Kay.
Property:
House situated under the old Club Room, Athol Street, Douglas, Isle of Man in the occupation of Moses Kennedy.
Terms & Conditions:
Yearly rent of £6
Copy of a poem written in French in honour of Fr Peter Kenney's birthday
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Copy of a poem written in French in honour of Fr Peter Kenney's birthday (he was in Georgetown, Maryland Mission at the time).
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Lease for property known as the old Club Room, Athol Street
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Parties:
Rev. Matthew Joseph Gahan SJ and Thomas Redfern.
Property:
Stables, yard and dwelling house known as the old Club Room, Athol Street, Douglas, Isle of Man.
Terms & Conditions
For a term of 5 years at a yearly rent of £15 to be paid on 12 November and 12 May.
Part of Irish Jesuit Special Collections
Specially bound volume entitled ‘O'Connell's Letter 1833’ presented to ‘the Jesuit Fathers of St. Francis Xavier’s Upper Gardiner Street For their Library. In grateful memory of much kindness received from them for nearly forty years’ from ‘W.L.' '. Includes colour poster of Daniel O'Connell (1775-1847) and O'Connell's name and address (written in his own hand) attached to the frontispiece. Contains two letters:
4 April 1833
Letter from Daniel O'Connell, London to Richard Barrett, editor of the 'Pilot' newspaper, Suffolk Street, Dublin, to be published as an open letter to the people of Ireland. ‘This is the first of a series of Letters which I intend to publish on the present state and future prospects of our Country including the best suggestions I can give for regulating your conduct in the manner most calculated to mitigate the evils of the one and to insure the amelioration of the other.’ (Letter is divided into five envelopes, each containing nine pages. Franked 6 April 1833.) 45pp
Richard Barrett, editor of the Pilot was prosecuted by the government for having published on 8 April 1833, the last letter. He was tried and found guilty, imprisoned for six months and fined £100. During his imprisonment, O'Connell paid Barrett a total of £656, consisting of his £100 fine, £150 in American subscriptions and weekly sums amounting to £406.
18 February 1840
Private letter from Daniel O'Connell, 16 Pall Mall, London, to David R. Pigot, Solicitor General, concerning the Municipal Reform Bill. Letter published in full in Maurice R. O'Connell’s (ed.) 'The Correspondence of Daniel O'Connell, Vol. VI, 1837-1840' (Blackwater Dublin for the Irish Manuscripts Commission, 1977) p.308/9 (2687a), where the source is given as ‘Jesuit Fathers, Gardiner Street, Dublin.’
2pp
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Documents relating to the 1832 Provincial Congregation
Documents relating to the 1832 Provincial Congregation.
Copy of letter from Chinese Christians to the Fr General
Copy of letter from Chinese Christians to the Fr General.
Sale of the Club Room, Athol Street, Douglas, Isle of Man
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Parties:
John Cowle and his wife Elizabeth Cowle and Thomas Callow and his wife Jane Callow to Thomas Crelly.
Property:
Club Room, Athol Street, Douglas.
Terms & Conditions:
£680