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Letter from Jane Mitchel, Mill Cottage, Omeath, County Louth to John O'Hagan. Includes a note commenting on the letter by Fr Fergal McGrath SJ (former Irish Province Archivist).

The contents of this collection represent the papers of the O'Hagan family. Thomas O'Hagan (1812-1885), was the first Lord O'Hagan and twice Lord Chancellor of Ireland. His daughter from his first marriage Frances Mary O'Hagan married Judge John O'Hagan (1822-1890), in 1865. John O'Hagan was the chief commissioner of the Land Court in Ireland. A few years after his death in 1897, his wife, Frances O'Hagan, joined an enclosed order - the Franciscan Convent of the Perpetual Adoration, Drumshambo, County Leitrim. She died in 1910. The archives contains a separate collection of papers belonging to Judge John O'Hagan, please see N4.

Note written by [Fr Matthew Russell SJ] concerning a letter of John Edward Pigot implying that the letter in question was published in the [Irish Monthly]. This note does not appear to apply to the letters in this collection.

Note written by Fr Fergal McGrath SJ (former Irish Province Archivist) commenting on the Pigot letters.

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

Letter from John Edward Pigot to Jones concerning religious and spiritual matters. Refers to a book Pigot has found most helpful in his life. Remarks that he has inscribed a motto in it '...which for ten years has fastened itself in my mind as embracing all the comfort of Christian philosophy.' Includes a printed prayer.

Copy letter from John Edward Pigot, Chambers to John [Mitchel]. Refers to MacNevin and the 'shocking' news of his 'insanity'. Remarks '...it is to be hoped that his illness may be only temporary...' Discusses political matters, remarks that the Corn Bill '...is safe after last night's division.' Continues 'If it be finally settled on Friday, the coercion bill division will take place that night but at any rate on Monday. A small majority against ministers is considered certain, but I find it believed that Peel will stay in though beaten. I need not say how glad we shall be if it be so. Peel would then dissolve and in the new parliament the Whigs, if successful, would be as weak as we could wish them.'

Letter from John Mitchel, 19 Rue de l'Est, Paris, France to John Edward Pigot commenting on the 'Nation'. Remarks 'Indeed I suspect the Editor of that paper wants to be returned to Parliament through ecclesiastical influence.' Refers to the National Petition. Remarks that he is very confident of the effect it will have. Continues 'I am still very strongly of opinion that the rejection of that Petition ought to be followed up, and that quick, with an address somewhat like what I sent you a draft of - and that the address ought to be- not to mankind in general, but to the Emperor of the French or to the French people.'

Letter from Fr Robert Whitty SJ, San Girolamo, Fiesole, Italy to Judge John O'Hagan congratulating him on his Ballad Rosary. Expresses his admiration for the work.

Letter from [ ], Macroom, County Cork to John O'Hagan expressing his sorrow over O'Hagan's retirement. Praises John O'Hagan's character and professionalism in carrying out his duties.

A file of letters from Lord Carlingford to John O'Hagan concerning a '...short memorandum on the Evidence...' Includes a letter remarking that he will raise the issue with the Cabinet (21 June 1883 , 4pp).

A file of letters from Lord Spencer to John O'Hagan.

A file of letters from Denis Florence MacCarthy, 38 Upper Baggot Street, Dublin to John O'Hagan concerning literary matters.

Draft portion of a letter from [Judge Thomas O'Hagan], Irish Land Commission to Mr Gladstone concerning the Government Land Bill. Expresses reservations about the Bill.

Handwritten notes by [John Edward Pigot] about John O'Hagan. Remembers a period of time spent in the same lodgings in London as John O'Hagan and praises his character and intellect.

A file containing extracts from [John O'Hagan's] journal. Sets out resolutions with regard to his spirituality.

Journal belonging to John O'Hagan describing his travels in Ireland '...in company with Messrs. Duffy and McCarthy for various purposes but especially for that of acquiring historical and topographical knowledge and of discovering the girl of Dunb[ridhe].

Letter from [ ], Wilmshurst, Nutley, Uckfield to Lord O'Hagan concerning a list of names. Remarks 'I am not sure that any Catholics will be inserted with the first list as Jews, Turks and [ ] will be more influential with those we hope to act on.'

A file of letters from Robert Tennant to Lord Thomas O'Hagan. Includes a letter discussing Charles Gavan Duffy's libel suit (he was defended by Lord O'Hagan) (25 June 1842, 7pp). Includes a letter referring to Daniel O'Connell. Remarks 'In every way therefore it would give me high gratification to go up with the address to O'Connell. That he should think it worth his while to wish it is an additional motive.' (17 June 1844, 3pp). Includes a letter referring to recent proceedings. Remarks 'I think I see through your generalities that you are disheartened and - may I say - disgruntled?...So am I. Upon the education question - in the cause of mixed and free education I can stand no compromise or hesitation. It is the hope of our country - the only thing...to make us a country in place of a den of wild sects. Repeal is but a triviality compared to this...I pray God to see the time when she will be a nation...either with or without repeal. (31 May 1945, 4pp).

A file of copy letters (one original letter written by an assistant/secretary and initialled by Charles Gavan Duffy) from Charles Gavan Duffy to Martin MacDermott.

• Includes a letter agreeing that the books mentioned by MacDermott would suit the series. Remarks that stories will be needed and advises where to look for them. A note on the letter indicates that MacDermott proposed to use Duffy's name for the series. Remarks 'The name you propose for the series bangs Bannagher! There is not a living man whom it would not turn into ridicule and contempt to employ his name in such a manner; that sort of distinction is reserved for the dead (15 December 1892, 4pp).
• Includes a letter discussing a book - 100 Best Irish Poems. Considers the amount of pages each poem will require and the poets that should be included. Remarks 'I don't know what your opinion of Mr. Yates (sic) may be: mine is that his verses are the perfection of commonplace. Miss Tynan has made a collection of Irish love poems in which she selects from Mr. Yeats the amours of a kitchen maid. He is however a very self-confident critic; and has recently disparaged Davis and MacCarthy and declared that the Spirit of the Nation contained nothing of any value except Ingram's song.' (17 September 1895, 4pp).
• Includes a letter praising MacDermott's Ballads and Songs. Expresses his joy at reading some of the entries but remarks 'At the same time I would be glad if there were two less of Davis and three less of Ferguson to be replaced by a specimen of Katherine Tynan, Ellen O'Leary, Dora Sigerson...' (6 March 1896, 3pp).
• Includes a letter encouraging MacDermott to write a memoir of McGee (13 December 1896, 5pp).
• Includes a letter mentioning three books that he would have liked to write but never got around to. Remarks that he would '...willingly transfer to you (MacDermott) and to scarcely any other person living.' (2 July 1897, 3pp).
• Includes pages of verse (n.d., 5pp).

Letters from Lillian Russell, Hereford House, Park Street, London to [John].

Letter from Ellen Russell, Tadworth Court, Tadworth, Surrey to Sarah Russell thanking her for her letter and for the prayers for her late husband, Lord Russell of Killowen.

Letter from Ellen Russell, Tadworth Court, Tadworth, Surrey, England to her sister Rosa [Mulholland] concerning a book about her late husband Lord Russell of Killowen. Remarks how much she dislikes it '...it is only a hasty impressionist sketch roughly and crudely done. In some parts it is clever no doubt the parts where Mr Barry O'Brien is well to the front and indeed one troubles to think what Sir Charles Russell would have done without him. It was he who was the author of the Parnell speech, that is clear-conceited little owl!'

Letter from Ellen Russell, wife of Lord Russell of Killowen, 2 Cromwell House, London to her sister concerning her husband and his illness. Remarks that he returned from the circuit '...looking so ill that I was terrified.' Asks her sister to pray for him.

Letter from Ellen (nee Mulholland) Russell, 86 Harley Street, London, England to her mother concerning Charles Russell's (her husband) speech in court. Remarks 'I have just returned from the court after hearing the end of "the speech" and my head is so full I can hardly speak or write...I feel I can never thank God enough that I have lived to see this day. My Darling has had a fearful task to accomplish and he has done it well...' Continues '...I believe he has raised the Irish cause to a position which it never before held in the eyes of the people of England.' Describes the packed court room and the congratulations she received after the speech 'Dear old Mrs Gladstone caught my hand in both of hers and said "it was inspiration; I believe it has all been done by prayers" - just as a Catholic might say.'

Letter from Fr Matthew Russell SJ, 87 St Stephen's Green, Dublin to his sister concerning the death of their uncle Rev. Charles Russell. Describes his final hours and the funeral at Maynooth.

Letter from Thomas O'Hagan, 34 Rutland Square to [William Monsell].

A file of letters from Charles Russell, 74 Harley Street, London to Rev. John Pius Leahy O.P., Bishop of Dromore concerning a remark by the Bishop on an opinion expressed by Charles Russell about [education]. With inscription, printed in Irish Monthly, November 1908.

A file of letters from Sr Mary Baptist Russell, St Mary's Hospital, San Francisco, California to her family in Ireland including her brothers Fr Matthew Russell SJ and Lord Russell of Killowen. Describes her life and work in California and discusses news from Ireland. Includes a letter to Arthur [ ] concerning Lord Russell of Killowen and his re-election but with a lower majority. Remarks 'Folks here do not seem quite so confident of Home Rule as they were a few weeks ago but all seem to say it must come in time.' Refers to Lord Russell's speech in the House of Commons. (7 July 1886, 8pp).

Black and white photograph of a nun, possibly Mother Baptist Russell, Sister of Mercy.

Letter from Sister Mary Aquin (Lily Russell), Saint Malachy's Convent of Our Lady of Mercy, Dundalk, County Louth to Mother Mary Emmanuel (Sarah Russell) concerning the death of Rev. Charles Russell.

Letter from Lord Adare, Dunraven Castle, Glamorganshire, Wales to Rev. Charles William Russell, President of Maynooth. Discusses religion and the state of Ireland. Remarks that he prays daily for an improvement.

Letters from Rev. Henry Young, St Joseph's to his brother Fr Charles Young SJ on litanies and station pictures. Envelopes indicates material sent onto Fr Edmund O'Reilly SJ, Milltown Park, Dublin, post 1861.

Letter from Rev. Henry Young, Molesworth Street, Dublin to his sisters, Mary Young (1783-1830) and Johanna (Mary Ursula) Young, Ursuline Convent, Cork concerning the death of their father, Charles Young.

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.

Letter written by Edward Boyd Barrett SJ from Louvain to Fr James Rabbitte SJ, College of The Sacred Heart, The Crescent, Limerick, in response to a historical query.

Published pamphlets and articles by Edward Boyd Barrett. Includes:

• reprint entitled ‘ The Education of the Will’ from 'The Irish Ecclesiastical Record' (May 1929, 13pp);
• pamphlets entitled 'Effects of Strikes' (Office of the Irish Messenger, Dublin). One edition is inscribed “To the ‘Loveliest and Best’ of Mothers from her most affec(tionate) Son. E.B.B., S.J.” (1914, 1926, 24pp each);
• pamphlet entitled 'Our Schools and Social Work' (Office of the Irish Messenger, Dublin) (1922, 24pp);
• copy of 'The American Mercury' containing an article by Boyd Barrett entitled ‘The Catholic Church Faces America’ (Vol. XVI, No. 61, pp. 1 - 10) (Jan. 1929, 10pp).

Letter to ‘Cullen’ from Edward Boyd Barrett (New York) telling him about his new book 'While Peter Sleeps' which was published in 1929 by Ives Washburn, New York.

Letters about, and reviews of, 'The Jesuit Enigma' published in 1927 by Boni & Liveright, New York. Includes book cover.

Letters to Edward Boyd Barrett from publishers concerning publication and distribution, and reviews of 'Strength of Will' first published in the U.S.A. in 1916 by P.J. Kennedy & Sons, and later by the Educational Company of Ireland Ltd.

Comments on, and reviews of Edward Boyd Barrett's doctoral thesis published by Longmans, Green and Co. 1911 under the title 'Motive Forces and Motivation Tracts: a Research in Will Psychology'. Includes:
– letter from Fr James J Carlin SJ (Socius, [Maryland and New York Province?] to the Irish Provincial Fr William Delany SJ drawing attention to the view of certain American Jesuits that the book ‘contained propositions, which, to say the least, seemed at variance with Catholic philosophy’ and enclosing a copy of the review originally prepared by the professor at Woodstock for inclusion in the publication 'America' and a ‘list of passages deserving of special notice’ (25 January 1912, 3 items, 2pp, 10pp, 2pp);
– letters from Boyd Barrett to Irish Fr Provincial defending his book and a ‘Reply of Father Fröbes to a request for his Opinion on some Points concerning Mr Barrett's Book’ (25 February - 4 March 1912, 3 items);
– letter to Irish Fr Provincial from Fr Coemans SJ comprising the formal judgement of the Louvain professors on the book and the reply from Louvain “to the criticism of Mr Barrett’s book by a writer for ‘America’ ” (both in Latin) (1 March 1912, 2pp & 12pp);
– copy of letter to Irish Fr Provincial from Fr. Mc[…] (Stonyhurst) judging the book and the American Father's criticism of it (12 March 1912, 6pp);
– rough notes by Boyd Barrett defending his work [by systematically dealing with the points raised by his critics] (n.d., 5pp);
– copy typescript comprising ‘Pauca notanda velim’ on the book (n.d., 7pp) and
– copybook compiled by Boyd Barrett of reviews of 'Motive Forces and Motivation Tracts' published in various journals and periodicals. Also includes some newspaper clippings, telegrams and certificates relating to Boyd Barrett’s academic awards (1911 - 1913, c68pp).

Letters from Edward Boyd Barrett (Soquel, California) to his friends Frs Charles Byrne SJ, Edward Coyne SJ and Joseph Canavan SJ. Includes:
– letters to Fr Charles (Charlie) Byrne SJ concerning Fr Joseph Canavan’s declining health, his work for ‘Strays’ and his new book 'Shepherds in the Mist' ([21 November 1949] – [January 1963], 7 items);
– letter to Fr Edward (Ned) Coyne, S.J. stating ‘Now that you’re ‘laid up’ and have to listen to me I want to say this to you. “You’re in my heart – not because of being handsome or smart – but because of being kind and good to me!’ ” (16 March 19??, 1p.) and
– letter to Fr Joseph (Joe) Canavan SJ who is recovering from a serious operation. Also mentions his new book 'Shepherds in the Mist' (3 September 1949, 3pp).

Copies of poems composed by various individuals, Alice Furlong and others, in the wake of the 1916 Easter Rising, collected by Edward Boyd Barrett.

A file of letters from Sr Mary Frances (Frances O'Hagan), Franciscan Convent of the Perpetual Adoration, Drumshambo, County Leitrim to her sister (also a nun) concerning her life in the convent and her joy at joining the community in Drumshambo.

Letter from Aubrey de Vere, Curragh Chase, Adare, County Limerick to Frances O'Hagan sympathising over the death of her husband John O'Hagan. Thanks her for sending him a book by John O'Hagan. Remarks 'His "Children's Ballad Rosary" is a beautiful bequest to his fellow countrymen and their children.' Remembers fondly the time he spent with Mrs O'Hagan and her husband.

Letter from Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, Villa Marguerite to Frances O'Hagan sympathising over the death of her husband, Judge John O'Hagan. Remarks '...I am poorer in hope and health and happiness since the man I loved best in the world has gone from it.'

Letter from W. Redington, Atheneum Club, Pall Mall, London to Frances O'Hagan sympathising over the death of her husband, John O'Hagan. Remarks 'His character was one that was well suited to earn admiration and respect.'

Letter from Frances O'Hagan, 22 Upper Fitzwilliam Street to Lillie [ ] sympathising over the death of [Dr Charles William Russell].

Copy letter from Frederick Lucas, 25 Pembroke square, Kensington, London to Daniel O'Connell concerning a letter written by O'Connell to Lucas and the split between O'Connell and the Young Irelanders. Remarks that the letter gave him '...very great pain...' Remarks '...I feel most deeply mortified that any words I can have used in the 'Tablet' or elsewhere should have received from you...the hateful interpretation which is implied.' Apologises for any hurt or upset caused. Continues by commenting on O'Connell's letter and defends his position and opinion with regard to the Young Irelanders and other political matters. Remarks 'It is and it will be more than ever, my task in the 'Tablet' to urge upon them the unsoundness of their views in many points'. Refers to a letter he (Lucas) received from Rev. Dr. R. J. Whitty commenting on the Young Irelanders. Includes a copy of the letter in question (29 August [ ], 2pp). Expresses his dismay at O'Connell's accusations that he (Lucas) has '...joined against...'O'Connell. Remarks the this is 'unfounded'.

Letter from Charles Dolman to Daniel O'Connell acknowledging a receipt of money from O'Connell. Includes a signed receipt for same.

Letter from Charles Dolman, London to Daniel O'Connell thanking him for his subscription. Expresses thanks for the support O'Connell is giving to the 'Dublin Review'. In particular he thanks O'Connell for recommending it to the clergy. Remarks 'For years past the principal reason of the circulation not being more extended is owing to the little support received from the Irish Clergy. Remarks that he will continue to promote and support the 'Dublin Review'.

Letter from Charles Dolman, London to Daniel O'Connell concerning O'Connell's subscription to the Guarantee Fund of the 'Dublin Review' due for the years 1841 and 1842. Refers to heavy losses he has suffered as a result of the publication and that a different plan for the 'Dublin Review' has been arranged by Dr Wiseman whereby the authors of articles will receive '...the proceeds of the sales after paying the printing expenses - for their remuneration.'

Letter from Charles Dolman, 61 Bond Street, London to Daniel O'Connell concerning his Historical Memoir. Remarks that he brought a stock of printing paper so that there would be no delay in publishing the work.

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).

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.

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...'

Poem written by [ ] in honour of Fr Charles Flanagan.

Note written by [ ] on the death of Fr Charles Gavan Flanagan in the West Indies. Pays tribute to his religious work and to his poetry and prose.

Letter from Rose Gallagher, sister of Fr Charles Flanagan, Castlefin, County Donegal to Fr [ ] concerning her brother Fr Charles Flanagan and some biographical details. Refers to his writings.

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

A file of letters from Fr Charles Flanagan, Maynooth to his sister Rosa concerning his life and studies in Maynooth College. Includes a poem that he has added to and altered entitled 'The Old House and Home' (19 April 1849, 8pp).

Letter from Fr Charles Flanagan, Senior College, Maynooth to his father concerning his travelling plans from Maynooth to home (County Donegal) before he leaves Ireland for the missions in the West Indies.

Note written by Fr. Fergal McGrath SJ (former Irish Province Archivist) about the papers of Fr Charles Flanagan.

The papers represented in this collection are made up of, for the most part, copies of letters sent by Charles Gavan Duffy. It would appear that they were copied with the purpose of publishing them, probably in the Irish Monthly. Charles Gavan Duffy also corresponded with Fr Matthew Russell SJ, editor of the Irish Monthly, please see J27/47.

Copy letter from Charles Gavan Duffy, 12 Boulevard Victor Hugo, Nice, France to Mr Timothy Daniel Sullivan praising his book 'Songs and Poems'. Discusses Sullivan's work. Concludes 'My eighty-fourth year will commence in a few days and I am weary with the thought that my life will end without seeing the Promised Land.

Letter from Sr Mary St John Russell, The Old Palace, Mayfield, Sussex to her aunt, Rosa Mulholland, thanking her for a book. Remarks that she will be making her perpetual vows after a retreat.

Letter from Lillian Russell (daughter of Charles Russell), Tadworth Court, Tadworth, Surrey, England to Rosa [Mullholland, her aunt] regarding Barry O'Brien's book on Charles Russell and describes her feelings towards it. Remarks that her mother is quite upset about the publication 'I think mother has worked herself to the state where she does not know if she wishes the book to be met with success or with failure.'

Letter from William [Jackson], 20 Herbert Street, [Dublin] to John O'Hagan thanking him for his letter and praise for his [book]. Refers to John O'Hagan's retirement.

Letter from Arthur James Balfour, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle to John O'Hagan concerning certain procedures with regard to O'Hagan's retirement.

Letter from Aubrey de Vere, Curragh Chase, Adare, County Limerick to John O'Hagan concerning literary matters and praising a volume on Samuel Ferguson's poetry by John O'Hagan. Discusses Ferguson's work at length. A note on the letter indicates that it was published, possibly in the 'Irish Monthly' (vol. 15, p. 224).

Letter from John O'Hagan to Denis Florence MacCarthy, 74 Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.

Copy letter from John Edward Pigot, Merrion Square to [John] O'Hagan concerning the proposal of Lane to the Presidency of [ ]. remarks that he has no objection to John O'Hagan proposing Lane and that he will second the proposal.

Letter from George Tyrrell, Catholic Church, Richmond, Yorkshire, England to Miss Russell sympathising over the death of her father, Charles Russell. Remarks 'Though there was no necessity whatever for such repetition he insisted on the exhausting task of making a complete review of his life, being quite convinced that the doctors could not save him...'

Letter from Sr Carroll, Convent of Mercy, Mobile, Alabama, USA to Sr Mary Baptist (Katherine) Russell sympathising over the death of Lord Russell of Killowen (brother of Sr Russell). Remarks 'what made the shock greater for me was the fact that I had never heard of his being weak or ailing...'

A bound volume of newspaper cuttings concerning the sudden death of Charles Russell, Lord Chief Justice of England.

Letter from Charles Russell, Chateau Frontenac, Quebec, Canada to [ ] concerning his visit to Canada. Remarks that a University conferred the degree of L.L.D. on him. Concludes 'How Ellen (Charles Russell's wife) will descend from her semi-regal state when she once more sets foot on British soil I know not!'

A file of letters from Charles Russell, 74 Harley Street, London to his niece Lillie M. Kelly concerning family news.

Copy letter from John Edward Pigot, Limerick to John O'Hagan concerning his law studies. Remarks that he is finding life very dull. Asks John O'Hagan to look up a case for him and advise him on the details.

Journal belonging to [John O'Hagan] containing notes of a religious and spiritual nature.

Letter from E. H Kearney, 34 Rutland Square West, Dublin to Judge John O'Hagan, 22 Upper Fitzwilliam Street enclosing biographical notes on the late Lord Thomas O'Hagan (died 1 February 1885) for a tribute. Remarks '...I would esteem it a great honour to be identified even in the smallest way in any tribute to my dear departed friend and patron.

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

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

Letter from Sr Mary Emmanuel (Sarah Russell) to her brother Fr Matthew Russell SJ telling him of their mother's death.

Letter from Margaret Russell, Newry to [Rev. Charles O'Hare] concerning news of her family. Refers also to vestments. Refers to her son Charles (later Lord Russell of Killowen) who won a prize for his essay and that he is to read the essay aloud in the Assembly Rooms, Newry. Remarks '...I think it was scarcely kind or judicious to ask so young a lad to come before the public as a lecturer, it is too trying an ordeal and may expose him to the charge of presumption which thank God he does not deserve...' Includes a note on the letter by Fergal McGrath SJ (former Irish Province Archivist).

Letter from Lillie M. Kelly to her cousin Sarah Russell concerning the death of Rev. Charles Russell.

Letter from Rev. Henry Young, St Joseph's to his cousin Rev. Henry Lynch concerning a small bottle of water. Remarks that the water might have been '...distilled from the bones or other relicks of St. Nicholas of Bari. Remarks that he was a curate in St. Nicholas's new church in Kinsealy and it was to this church that the bottle of water was brought by a Rev. William.' Refers to the death of Rev. James and a parcel of papers including a manuscript of Bellarmin's Catechism. Remarks that he would like the manuscript to be copied '...which I shall willingly do but gradually and scrupulous by following James's copy with corrections before me for copying any work imprints more the subject on the mind than hasty reading.'

Letter from Rev. Henry Young, St Joseph's to his cousin Rev. Henry Lynch concerning a manuscript of Cardinal Bellarmin's Catechism which he wishes to show Rev. Lynch 'After which I will show it to Rev. Mr. Pope...who will, I hope, get Dr. Cullen's sanction for its publication.'

Copy of Browne’s Whole Page Diary for 1913 belonging to ‘Arthur C.J. Cox, B.A. Sch. R.U.I & U.C.D.; Fr. Delany Scholar; 1st class Exhibitioner Arts & Law Schools, N.U.I.; Gold silver & bronze medalist etc., etc.. Auditor L. & H. Society. Auditor Solrs. App. Debating Society. M.A.’ Includes:

• photographs;
• references to :Home Rule for Ireland and current affairs; various Jesuits especially Aubrey Gwynn SJ; his work and university career; books he is reading and works he has had published; his finances; the activities of the Literary and Society and the Solicitors’ Apprentices’ debating Society; notes on various debates and papers;
• entrance ticket to ‘an Interdebate To be held between the Representatives of the Law Students’ Debating Society…and of the Literary and Historical Society’ (including Arthur Cox) on 6 February 1913 in the Library, University College, Dublin and report of the debate in cutting from the Freeman’s Journal;
• memorial card of his Aunt Frances who died on 22 August 1913;
• newspaper cuttings on his Inaugural Address on ‘The Lawyer in Literature’ at the Solicitors’ Apprentices’ Debating Society on 29 October (2 items);
• cuttings on the death of his friend Thomas Arkins (29 Nov., 2 Dec., 4 items);
• list of family birthdays and rough family tree.

Child’s notes and drawings found among the effects of Fr Arthur Cox, [possibly those of Fr. Cox himself]. See N3/30.

Letter from James Lynch SJ, Belvedere College, Great Denmark Street, Dublin to Fr Matthew Russell SJ concerning the letters of Fr Henry Young '...which I promised to send you'.

Letter from James Blake Kavanagh to Dr Charles Russell concerning article[s] on Russian literature/linguistics published in the Dublin Review. Discusses at length the topic in question and mentions another scholar - Senskoffsky. Refers to a Russian periodical.

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