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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.'

Letter from Richard Doyle, 17 Cambridge Terrace, Hyde Park, England to Dr Charles Russell apologising for the delay in replying to his note and informing Dr Russell that he will make inquiries to an acquaintance on his behalf. Includes a note by Fr Fergal McGrath SJ (former Irish Province Archivist) on Richard Doyle and surmises that he is Dickie Doyle, an artist for Punch.

Letter from Eugene O'Curry, 2 Portland Street North, Dublin to Rev. John Henry Newman, Rector of the Catholic University, Dublin regarding an offer of the Professorship of Archaeology at the University. Remarks ‘...I would gladly accept (it), if the term does not mean more than I could honestly undertake.’. Explains that he is working under a Royal Commission as a co-translator of the Brehon Laws and also with the Irish Archaeological and Celtic Society, to translate and edit an ancient Irish Law Tract, the Battle of Moylena.

Letter from Sr Mary Francis Bridgeman of the Sisters of Mercy, to unknown bishop/archbishop. Relates her experiences of travelling to, and working in, British military hospitals with other Irish Catholic nuns in the Crimea (Scutari and Koulali) when Florence Nightingale was in charge there. States that she writes at the instigation of Frs Molony and Ronan. Refers to the bad relations that existed between the nuns and Nightingale, and the charges of proselytism laid against the former.

Crossed letter from [ ], Belfast to Fr Matthew Russell SJ concerning [his/her] writing. Refers to Dr Cahill and the lectures he delivered in Belfast. Refers to a work of John Ruskin 'The Stones of Venice' recommended by Fr Russell and remarks that she got it from the library.

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.

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

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

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

Letter from David Moriarty, Bishop of Ardfert, Killarney, County Kerry to Eugene O'Curry, Dublin referring to the Book of Lismore. Remarks that the late Dr Murphy, Bishop of Cork had the Book of Lismore in his possession where he had it transcribed ‘...probably by one of the scribes you mention.’. Enquires whether Dr Murphy left some Irish transcripts to Maynooth.

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 David Livingston, 57 Sloane Street, London to Dr Charles Russell concerning a Bunda hymn. Refers to a Portugese Jesuit, Fr [Cannecatin] who compiled a dictionary of the Bunda language.

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

Letter from Charles Savile Roundell, The Castle, Dublin to Dr Charles Russell concerning a report on an Institution [in Dublin]. Remarks 'I made inquiry about the institution in question from liberal friends whom I could trust and find that though the wording of the report might well offend the [ ] susceptibilities of R. Catholics any intention of doing so or of proselytising any of the children was [ ] to the minds of the [ ].'

Letter from [Lord Bellew] to Dr Charles Russell concerning Dr Russell's election to President of Maynooth College. Congratulates him on his achievement. Remarks that Lord Carlisle was also'...highly pleased with the appointment.'

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

Letter from Augustus Frederick Fitzgerald, third Duke of Leinster, Carton, County Kildare to Dr Charles Russell congratulating him on his election as President of Maynooth College.

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

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

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).

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

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

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

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

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

Letter from Fr Thomas William Croke, President of St Colman’s College, Fermoy, County Cork, to an unnamed Jesuit father. Regrets that he does not have the time to undertake the panegyric of St. Ignatius. Expresses his admiration for the latter, and for the Society in general.

Letter from Fr McAlroy, Tullamore, County Offaly to Fr William Seaver SJ, St Stanislaus College, Tullabeg, County Offaly. Invites the latter and others to dine with him and the Archbishop on the following Thursday.

Letter from Eugene O'Curry, Royal Irish Academy, Dublin to T. D. Mc [ ], Montreal, Canada regarding a draft of $100 sent to O'Curry to purchase books. O'Curry apologises for the delay explaining that some volumes he wished to purchase were not available and that he fell ill on two occasions. O'Curry refers to the death of his son in 1857 and his wife in 1858. Concludes that he is still working on the Brehon Laws and that he has published the first twenty one lectures given by him to the Catholic University.

Letter from Dr W. Scallan to Fr Alexander Kyan SJ. Voices his concern over the further detention of Fr Kyan’s brother in a ‘Lunatic Asylum’, and states that he wishes to withdraw the authorisation which he originally gave for his detention.

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

Letter from Dr W. Scallan to Fr Alexander Kyan SJ. Refers to a previous letter of 13 September 1859 and asks Fr Kyan to inform him of his [Kyan's] brother's present address, and whether he is being detained as ‘a lunatic’.

Letter from Dr W Scallan to Fr [ ]. Refers to the concerns he has in relation to the detention of Fr Alexander Kyan's brother. States that he may make an application to the Queen’s Bench regarding the matter. Encloses letters, which he hopes will explain the matter further (not included).

Letter from Dr W Scallan to Fr [ ]. Refers to the latter’s reply to his letter of 19 January. Defends himself and his actions with regard to his dealings with Fr Kyan. Claims that he advised 'a course of extreme liberality towards Rev A Kyan in the recent events', and states that the latter ought to be grateful to him (Scallan). Asks for the return of the letters he sent, and directs his addressee's attention to the pamphlet, which he encloses (not included).

Copy of letter from Howard Kyan to [ ]. Accuses the latter of doing nothing for him while he (Kyan) remained at Farnham House. Asserts that his sister-in-law is living under his addressee's roof, and is being directed by his ‘wicked counsel’. Also refers to his brothers John and Fr Alexander Kyan.

Letter from Fr Andrew J Rorke SJ, St Beuno's College, Wales to Fr [ ], regarding his financial affairs.

Copy of letter from Howard Kyan to Dr Scallan. Assures the latter that he is in good health, and is at liberty to go anywhere he wishes, having left Dr Duncan's some time previously. States that when his sister-in-law has become reconciled to her husband he shall be ‘very happy to see her’.

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 [ ] de Vogue, 92 Rue de Lille, Paris, France to [Dr Charles Russell] concerning new discoveries in Jerusalem. Remarks 'I am happy to tell you that my new researches enable me to trace the direction of (the second wall) and that this direction leaves outside of the city the Holy Sepulchre and Calvary. Concludes 'I will feel very happy if I can put some new weapons in the learned hands of such an apologist as you are and contribute in that way to the defence of our dearest traditions.'

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

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

Copies of two letters from Fr Alexander Kyan SJ to Dr. Scallan. The first refers to Scallan's letter of 13 September. Refers to his [Fr. Kyan's] brother Howard's removal to Dr Duncan's, and assures him that he has been a frequent visitor. Refutes the suggestion that his brother is being detained. (15 September 1859). In the second letter Fr Kyan requests that Dr Scallan should send him ‘no other impertinent letters’. (9 January 1860). There is also a note at the bottom of the page stating that Howard was removed from Dr Duncan’s on 29 December 1859, and that ‘James sailed for Liverpool’ on 16 January 1860.

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

Letter from Eugene O'Curry, Brehon Law Office, Trinity College Dublin to Dalton regarding a proof sent to by Stokes to O'Curry. Apologises for the delay in replying. O'Curry indicates a number of mistakes and discusses some corrections.

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

Letter from Archbishop MacHale to Fr St Leger SJ thanking him for the enclosure of £20 for the poor of the diocese of Tuam in his last letter, and asks him to thank the donor also.

Letter from Archbishop MacHale to Irish Fr Provincial Joseph Lentaigne SJ. Refers to Fr [Corcoran's] intended stay [in Tuam].

Letter from Robert Cornthwaite, Bishop of Beverley, to Irish Fr Provincial. Recounts some details of a mix-up, involving himself and another bishop, from whom he asked for a letter. Also refers to the ‘very pardonable pious impatience” of Mr ‘McDonnell’.

Letter from Richard [F] [Sidney] of 9 Nelson Street, to Fr Alexander Kyan SJ. Encloses letter received from the latter and from Howard Kyan in relation to Dr Scallan.

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

Copy extract of a letter from the Cardinal Prefect of the Propaganda, Cardinal Alessandro Barnabo, Rome to Dr Paul Cullen, Archbishop of Dublin, regarding the baptism of miscarried foetuses. (In Italian).

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

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

Letter from John MacHale, Archbishop of Tuam to Fr Thomas O'Malley. Refers to the fact that ‘a clergyman’ is coming to replace him (O'Malley) the following week.

Letter from John MacHale, Archbishop of Tuam to Irish Fr Provincial Joseph Lentaigne SJ. Refers to Fr. [Thomas] O’Malley's resolution to join the Society of Jesus. Fr O'Malley did not become Jesuit.

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

Letter from Archbishop MacHale to Irish Fr Provincial Joseph Lentaigne SJ. Encloses Fr Corcoran's release from the diocese of Tuam (not included).

Letter from Irish Fr Provincial Joseph Lentaigne SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Reports that, on the orders of the Fr General, he intends to remove the lay brother novices from Clongowes to Milltown.

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

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

Letter from [ ], writing from 9 Hill Street, Berkeley Square, London, to Dr Anderson. Suggests that the latter should apply to the Irish Fr Provincial for permission for Fr Costa to return from Malta to act as chaplain to Lady Margaret Frances Domville of Santry House. A word or phrase has been cut out of this letter.

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

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

From Fr John O'Shanahan SJ to Fr [ ] SJ. States that ‘the Father who aids F. Ramière’ – an exponent of the Apostleship of Prayer – has asked him to inform his correspondent that the latter owes him (Ramière) money. Gives instructions as to how he is to settle his account. Adds that N.B. Richardson also owes money.

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

Typescript calendar of letters relating to the Australian Mission detailing date, writer and recipient.

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

Letter from [ ], Vienna, Austria to [Dr Charles Russell] concerning a letter written by [Dr Charles Russell] to M. de Schmerling. Remarks '...it will give me much pleasure if I am able in any way to contribute to the success of your application to the Austrian Government'.

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

Letter from Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, Grosvenor Hotel [London] to Dr. Charles Russell. Refers to a journey he undertook to Ireland to visit old friends and remarks that he read Dr Newman's Apologia on the voyage home.

Letter from Fr Thomas Cahill SJ, College of St Joseph, Macao, to Fr Stephen Farrell SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway. Refers to two unanswered letters sent to Fr Michael Bellew SJ, and asks Fr Farrell to inquire into the matter. Expresses concern in relation to the fate of money sent to him for the purchase of certain articles, and explains that if he not able to account for the money, the Society will be thought ill of.

Letter from the Irish Fr Provincial Edmund O'Reilly SJ, Milltown Park, Dublin to [ ] concerning two fathers setting out from Ireland to establish the Australian Mission (Fr William Kelly SJ and Fr Joseph Lentaigne SJ). Refers to Fr Therry's brother in Cork who has agreed to co-operate in anyway so that the Jesuit fathers may secure their bequest.

Copy of a letter from Irish Fr Provincial Edmund O'Reilly SJ, Milltown Park, Dublin to the Bishop of Melbourne, James Alipius Goold, concerning the arrival of Frs Lentaigne and Kelly in Australia in order '...to take preliminary steps for the establishment of our Society in Melbourne.'

Letter from Dr. Charles Russell, St Patrick's College, Maynooth, County Kildare to his [nephew Charles Russell, Lord Russell of Killowen] concerning the early death of '...our darling Annie...'.

Letter from John Cashel Hoey, 18 [Denleigh] Street, London, England to Dr Charles Russell concerning articles on Ireland becoming more prominent in the Dublin Review. Refers to an obituary he and Dr Manning are writing for 'the Cardinal' and asks for information '...he (Dr Manning) suggested that you and Mr Bagshawe are probably best acquainted with the facts of the Cardinal's connexion with the foundation and early conduct of the Review.'

Copy letter from the Superior of the Australian Mission Fr Joseph Lentaigne SJ to Father General Peter Beckx SJ concerning the Australian Mission.

Letter from Rev. Henry James Coleridge SJ, St Beuno's, St. Asaph to Dr Charles Russell concerning some '...trouble that has lately taken place about the 'Dublin Review'. Discusses in detail the editorship of the publication.

Letter from P. McDonnell OCC, Carmelite Convent, Moate, County Westmeath to Fr Murphy concerning his wish to join the Society.

Note from Paul Newell OSA (Augustinian), R.C. Clergyman recommending Patrick Read as a lay brother in the Society.

Letter from [ ], Claremont to Dr Charles Russell thanking him for his letter and the expression of sympathy contained therein.

Handwriten letter by Fr General Beckx to Irish Fr Provincial Edmund O'Reilly SJ. Announces the renewal of faculties by Pius X.

Letter from Thomas Stone, Galway to Fr. [ ] SJ concerning his wish to join the Society.

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.

Part of a letter from Fr Joseph Lentaigne SJ, St Patrick's College, Melbourne to Fr [ ] concerning a journey to Sydney, then Goulburn, and Fr Therry's estate.

Letter from Bishop Daniel Murphy, Hobart Town, Tasmania to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ (Superior of the Mission) concerning the introduction of the Jesuit Fathers into Tasmania and the establishment of a college.

Letter from John Kells Ingram, 34 Trinity College, Dublin to Dr Charles Russell concerning a meeting of the friends of Dr George Petrie who decided that a deputation should visit the Lord Lieutenant to appeal for a pension for Dr Petrie's family. Asks if Dr Russell would be part of the deputation. Includes a list of those already part of the deputation.

Letter, written in Latin from Fr Joannes Hinteroecker SJ to [ ] describing his work amongst the Aboriginal people (Indigenous Australians) in Australia.

Letter from Dr John Henry Newman (founder of the Oratorian Congregation at Edgbaston, Birmingham, from where the letter was written) to Fr John Walford SJ, congratulating him on ‘having fixed’ his vocation. Fr Walford entered the English Province of the Society on 13 September 1867.

Letter found among the papers of Fr William A. Sutton SJ however the connection with Fr Walford or Cardinal Newman is unknown.

[Copy of] letter from Fr Nicholas Walsh SJ, Clongowes Wood College, to [Fr Assistant], asking to make his tertianship in Rome to do his third year of studies. (In Italian). Includes confirmation in Latin on reverse of letter of decision to allow him to go to Rome.

Handwriten letter by Fr General Beckx to Irish Fr Provincial Edmund O'Reilly SJ in relation to [faculties and the responses of consultors].

Circular document issued by Cardinal Archbishop Paul Cullen to Fr Provincial on the administration of the Sacrament of Penance to ‘Females engages in the Religious state’.

Copy letters from Fr General Peter Beckx SJ to the Superior of the Australian Mission Fr Joseph Dalton SJ.

Letter from Lord Fingall to Dr Charles Russell concerning the death of his son-in-law and thanking Dr Russell for his expression of sympathy.

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

Letter from Fr Forde, Vicar General of Dublin Diocese to Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ. Encloses papers (faculties; not included) for Frs. Sturzo, O'Reilly and Jones.

Letter from Fr Arnold Damen SJ, writing from Chicago, to [ ]. Informs the latter that he has given his bonds to a banker to dispose of them ‘to the best advantage’. Suggests that they not be drawn on for some time, until the value of gold decreases.

Letter from the Superior of the Australian Mission, Fr Joseph Dalton SJ, Villa Maria, Hunters Hill, Sydney to Fr Joseph Lentaigne SJ concerning the Australian Mission. Refers to a number of topics he wishes to be passed on to Irish Fr Provincial Edmund O'Reilly SJ when Fr Lentaigne returns to Ireland.

Letter from the Superior of the Australian Mission, Fr Joseph Dalton SJ, St Patrick's, Melbourne to Fr John Ffrench SJ regarding the Australian Mission and worries expressed by Father General concerning the observance of spiritual matters and the customs of the Society.

Letter from John [ ], 72 Eaton Place, London, England to [Dr Charles Russell] concerning books he is sending to Dr Russell.

Letter from Patrick F. Moran, 55 Eccles Street to Dr Charles Russell concerning Dr. Russell's participation in a commission '...proposed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer...'.