Notice of the death of Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
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- 22 February 1837
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Notice of the death of 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
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From Fr Charles Aylmer SJ, in Douglas, Isle of Man to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Refers to the death of Fr Gahan, and to his estate and debts. Suggests that since the Bishop is to have the whole mission resigned into his hands, he should be responsible for its administration. Refers to the value of the property, including the house and chapel. Asserts that the complete handover of the mission to the Bishop, and the loss to the Society as ‘an injustice’. Reports that he has written to the Bishop about the death of Fr Gahan, and also to explain why it was necessary to open the new chapel. States that some people on the island intend to erect a monument to Fr Gahan’s memory in the chapel.
Aylmer, Charles, 1786-1849, Jesuit priest
Receipt issued by John Kelly to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ
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Receipt issued by John Kelly to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ for money received as a legacy from Fr Gahan.
Bill for sherry and brandy made out to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ
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Bill for sherry and brandy made out to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ, Athol Street, Dublin.
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
Document issued by the Holy See with regard to Freemasons
Printed document issued by the Holy See with regard to Freemasons. (In Latin).
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Letter from Fr Peter Kenney SJ, writing to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ Church of St Francis, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin. Suggests that the latter hold his Consultation at Clongowes, and that it be deferred until after Easter. Refers to the books brought back from Paris by Mr O'Grady, and asks Fr Bracken to let him know which ones to keep. Reports on a Novena he participated in, and also on the exercise he has been taking recently.
Kenney, Peter J, 1779-1841, Jesuit priest and educator
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Collections towards illustrating the Biography of the Scotch, English and Irisch Members of the Society of Jesus.
Printed by W.C. Featherstone, Exeter, 1838
Oliver, George, 1781-1861, priest and historian
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
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
Will of Richard Gore Daly, Grenville Street, Dublin naming Fr Charles Ferguson SJ, St. Francis Xavier's, Dublin as a beneficiary.
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Letter from Charles Dolman, 61 Bond Street, London to Daniel O'Connell concerning the 'Dublin Review'. Remarks that he has not received an answer to a previous letter to Daniel O'Connell and that he can no longer delay the publication of the next issue of the 'Dublin Review'. Proposes to bring out the next issue himself '...I therefore beg to request you to inform me whether you make any objection to my doing so...In making this proposal you will understand that I do not intend to consider you liable in respect of that No. either for pecuniary loss or literary responsibility...' Concludes 'You will no doubt recollect that our agreement contains an undertaking on your part to use your best exertions to relieve Mr Richards and myself from such loss as we might sustain in this business...'
Dolman, Charles, 1807-1863, publisher
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
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Letter from Charles Dolman, 61 Bond Street, London to Daniel O'Connell concerning an article on Orators for the 'Dublin Review'. Remarks that before No. XI can be published a decision about the future of the publication should be reached. Remarks that himself and Mr. Richards '...cannot individually run any further risk (having both already lost too much to justify us in so doing) unless the proposed plan or one similar be adopted...' Expresses the hope that O'Connell will transfer his share and interest in the stock and property of the 'Review' to him (Charles Dolman).
Dolman, Charles, 1807-1863, publisher
Part of Non-Irish Jesuit material
Letter from Sir Thomas Larcom, Director of the Irish Ordnance Survey to [Eugene O'Curry] regarding a map of county Clare. Remarks that he has once more written to Captain [ ] ‘...to say the map cannot be too good...’. Continues ‘...as a principle it is very necessary that in Dublin you should all work in one place...’.
Larcom, Sir Thomas Aiskew, 1801-1879, surveyor, administrator, and under-secretary for Ireland
Copy of letter from Fr Christiaan Hoeken SJ, a missionary to the Pottawatomie tribe of North America, to the Fr General. Describes some of his experiences as a missionary, including his converting of a number of the tribe. Relates his activities in a typical day, including the celebration of Mass, the hearing of confession etc. Speaks of the natives’ devotion to the Virgin Mary. Asks the Father General for his assistance.
Hoeken, Christiaan Jacob Adriaan, 1808-1851, Jesuit priest
Renewal of lease for 7 Sackville Street, city of Dublin
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Parties:
Esther Gibson, Sandymount, County Dublin and John Philip Nolan, Solicitor, Upper Abbey Street, city of Dublin.
Property:
7 Sackville Street, city of Dublin
Terms and Conditions:
Yearly rent of £113.15 (late currency), £105 sterling to be paid in equal quarterly payments on1st March, 1st June, 1st September and 1st December. John Philip Nolan may quit the premises at the end of any fifth year of the term providing six months notice has been given.
Signed and sealed by the parties
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Letter from Fr Robert St Leger SJ, India to Fr John Curtis SJ, St Stanisalus College, Tullabeg, Tullamore, County Offaly containing extensive details of an incident concerning the college and church of Sivdahna. Explains fully the situation. Discusses and defends his position in the matter. Refers to three accusations levelled at him. Remarks that he wrote nine or ten times to the General 'I then got from him a letter full of accusations, of this I do not complain but I complain that all these accusations were considered just and I felt myself to have been condemned before my cause was examined.'
St Leger, Robert, 1788-1856, 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
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
Certificate appointing Robert St Leger as Rector of Clongowes Wood College SJ
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Certificate appointing Robert St Leger as Rector of Clongowes Wood College SJ.
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Letter from James Hardiman to Eugene O'Curry, Royal Irish Academy House, Grafton Street, Dublin giving details of the Moore family of Bries, County Mayo. Hardiman includes details of an enrolment of a settlement dated 5 October 1611 discovered by him.
Hardiman, James, 1782-1855, historian and librarian
Draft will of [ ] bequeathing a sum of £50 sterling to Rev. [ ], of the church of St Francis Xavier's, Gardiner Street, Dublin.
Certificate issued by Fr General appointing Fr Robert Haly SJ, Rector of Dublin college
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Certificate issued by Fr General Jan Roothaan SJ appointing Fr Robert Haly SJ, Rector of a yet to be established college and residence in Dublin (probably Belvedere).
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
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Letter from Fr Henry Young to Charles Young SJ and discusses the matter of the Stations of the Cross and asserts that there should be a fixed form of erection of the Stations, i.e., from left to right. Refers to Gardiner Street as ‘your Xavier Church’.
Young, Henry, 1786-1869, Roman Catholic priest
Rent charge for farm and lands in County Kerry concerning Humphrey Donovan's novitiate
Parties:
Richard Donovan Esquire, Tralee, county Kerry of the first part, Humphrey Donovan Esquire, Tralee, county Kerry of the second part and Gerald Fitzgibbon, Merchant, Tralee, county Kerry of the third part.
Property:
Farm and lands of Derrymore, Barony of Corkaguiney, County Kerry
Terms and Conditions:
Yearly rent charge of £30 during the period of Humphrey Donovan's novitiate studies until his ordination to be paid yearly on 1 March.
Other:
Signed and sealed
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
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
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Letter from William Forbes Skene to Eugene O'Curry, 32 Bayview Avenue, Dublin thanking him for information received on the Book of Lecan. Refers to transcripts he (Skene) wishes to send to O'Curry and asks him to ‘...ascertain if it is the same as the extract taken from the Book of Ballymote...’. Discusses how the transcripts should be dispatched. Concludes by asking O'Curry to point out any further references to the history of Scotland, the highlanders and the genealogy of their clan that O'Curry may have discovered in the Irish Manuscripts.
Skene, William Forbes, 1809-1892, historian and Celtic scholar
Part of Non-Irish Jesuit material
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.'
Young, Henry, 1786-1869, Roman Catholic priest
Italian novitiate custom book with stamp of 'Tullabeg College' on the first page
'Avvisi pè i Novisi di S. Andrea di Roma. Qui spernit modica paulatim decidet.' Italian novitiate custom book with stamp of 'Tullabeg College' on the first page. With index. Found in the SJ Library of St. Stanislaus' College, Tullabeg, the book was probably brought back from Sicily/southern Italy early last century.
Part of Non-Irish Jesuit material
Letter from Rev James Henthorn Todd, secretary of the Irish Archaeological Society to Eugene O'Curry informing him of his election as life member of the Society “ ‘...as an acknowledgement of the valuable services he has rendered to the Society...’ ”.
Todd, James Henthorn, 1805-1869, librarian and scholar
Letter from Fr John Grene SJ, Cork to l’Abbé McDonald, Louvain
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Letter from Fr John Grene SJ, writing from Cork, to l’Abbé McDonald, [Fr John MacDonald SJ], Louvain. Reports on the end of the academic year in Clongowes. Describes Academy Day, on which some of the scholars who are leaving the school perform and recite. Explains that he is down in Cork on family and other business. Refers to the opening of Belvedere the following September. Asks about members of the community in Louvain. Announces that Fr Peter Kenney SJ is to go to Rome.
Letter from Fr John Grene SJ in Clongowes to ‘l’Abbé McDonald’ at the Collége des Jésuites, Louvain
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From Fr John F. Grene SJ in Clongowes to ‘l’Abbé McDonald’ [Fr John MacDonald SJ] at the Collége des Jésuites in Louvain. Reports at length on the death of Fr John O'Connor SJ, who died following an accident on the road from Naas. Also reports that Fr Bracken was succeeded a few days previously by Fr St Leger as Vice Provincial, and refers to others of the community also.
Letter from Fr John Grene SJ, Clongowes, to l’Abbé McDonald, Louvain
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Letter from Fr John Grene SJ, Clongowes, to l’Abbé McDonald, [Fr John MacDonald SJ], Louvain. Reports on the opening of Belvedere House, and on Fr Kenney’s progress on his way to Rome. Praises the students at Clongowes, and refers to new arrangements made for the Prefectship. Reports on other events involving the Community and the school, including the opening of the Debating Society, and a visit by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Daniel O’Connell.
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Letter from Fr Bartholomew Esmonde SJ, Al Gesù, Rome to Mr & Miss Dennis, 5 Hardwicke Place, Dublin concerning the death of [ ].
Part of Non-Irish Jesuit material
Letter from [ ] to Eugene O'Curry regarding O'Curry’s election as Life Member of the Irish Archaeological Society.
Part of Non-Irish Jesuit material
Letter from Dr Charles Russell, Munich, Germany to his brother Peter Russell, Wellington Place, Dundalk, County Louth. Describes his journey from Rome to Munich and the cities he visited along the way. Remarks that he met two gentlemen Dr Simon and Mr Aiken and that he is living in '...a beautiful house in the finest street...it is the most beautiful city I have ever seen or imagined and I have been...installed in the literary (Catholic) circle - the first in Europe.
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Letter from Thomas Meagher, writing from Rome, to Fr Patrick Meagher SJ. Refers to what he believes to be the decision on the Education Question, which he has transcribed on two sheets of the letter (in Latin). Gives news of Christianna, and her activities in Rome, as well as of others, such as the Misses Edmondstones and Fr Esmonde. States that Fr Kenny has not arrived. Refers to the ‘distinguished folk’ in Rome – Queen Christina of Spain and the Duchess of Cambridge. Adds that Dr Cullen has not returned yet, and hopes that Fr Meagher has met him. Refers to the changes at Clongowes and at Gardiner Street.
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From Fr William Stack Murphy SJ, St Mary’s, Lebanon, Kentucky, U.S.A. to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Thanks him for the books that were brought out by Dr Litton. Refers to the fact that Fr Peter Kenney SJ had been appointed Rector of Palermo. Asks Fr Bracken to arrange for a subscription to be made to the 'London Tablet'. Refers to the Teetotalism and Partial Abstinence campaign in the US. Answers Daniel O'Connell’s views on America’s tradition of slavery. Gives a brief outline of the establishment of the school (St Mary’s in Kentucky).
Murphy, William Stack, 1803-1875, 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
Part of Non-Irish Jesuit material
Letter from Eugene O'Curry, 5 Portland Street, Dublin to William Forbes Skene, Edinburgh, Scotland referring to extracts that Skene collected from O’Curry. Remarks that he (O'Curry) did not send them to Skene ‘...lest they may not be exactly what you would want...’. Refers to pedigrees of the kings of Scotland contained in the extracts and remarks ‘You seem to think lightly of (them)...’. Continues ‘...I think them very valuable as the Ms. is one of the close of the eleventh or beginning of the twelfth century and appears to have been got up with very great care and attention...’. Refers to a note written by Skene in which he indicates that the pedigrees can be found in a more authentic source. O'Curry expresses his interest in this information. Remarks that Irish historical scholars are ‘...neither mercenary nor jealous, but seek to establish truth...’. Concludes ‘...I wish to say that there is not now any acceptable Irish Ms. in Dublin that I have not carefully read and the value of which as a historical document, I do not clearly understand...’.
O'Curry, Eugene, 1794-1862, Irish scholar
Copy letter from John Edward Pigot to John O'Hagan concerning his law studies
Part of Non-Irish Jesuit material
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.
Pigot, John Edward, 1822-1871, Young Irelander, writer, musician, and lawyer
Letter from Fr John Grene SJ, Clongowes, to l’Abbé McDonald, Louvain
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Letter from Fr John Grene SJ, Clongowes, to l’Abbé McDonald, [Fr John MacDonald SJ], Louvain. Gives news from Clongowes in relation to both the Community and school, including the progress of the Sodality, plays staged by the students, a meet of the provincial consultors etc. Also reports on Gardiner Street; the progress of building work in St Francis Xavier Church, and the Community there.
Also reports on political and social issues, including Daniel O’Connell’s activities in relation to Repeal, the campaign against landlords, the Lord Lieutenant’s policies, Peel’s new taxes. Refers to Belvedere, which he visited on a recent trip to Dublin, as ‘a splendid Mansion’. Also refers to a letter received from ‘Mr. Cooper of Calcutta’, which gives news of that part of the world.
Conveyance of property at Ballawly, County Dublin
Parties:
Patrick Lynch, Esquire, Tara Hall, County Meath and Fr Charles James Lynch SJ, Clongowes Wood College SJ, County Kildare.
Property:
One fourth part of the lands of Ballally otherwise Ballawly known as Rockbawn Farm.
Terms and Conditions:
For the life and lives of Her Majesty Queen Victoria, Charles William, Marquis of Kildare and Matthew Patterson names in the lease of 30 June 1838. Payment of rent and renewal fines as stated in the original lease.
Other:
Signed and sealed
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Letter from George Joseph Plunket Browne, Bishop of Galway to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Refers to the death of Fr Kenney, for whom he had a solemn requiem and High Mass celebrated in the chief chapel in Galway. Also thanks him in advance for agreeing to conduct a spiritual retreat the following July.
Browne, George Joseph Plunkett, 1795-1858, Roman Catholic Bishop of Galway and Elphin
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Letter from Fr John Grene SJ, St Stanislaus College, Tullabeg, County Offaly to l’Abbé McDonald, [Fr John MacDonald SJ], Louvain. From Announces the arrival of Fr Charles Brooke SJ from England, and appointments made so far in the Province. Refers specifically to Belvedere and Clongowes. Announces the names of those who have gone to Tronchiennes that year. Reports on his own activities and on Tullabeg. Also refers to the Repeal campaign. Doubts that the plans for a residence in Galway will come to fruition. Refers to the foundation of a College for Foreign Missions in Dublin, and announces the death of Fr Kearney. Asks if his correspondent might be disposed to go to Colombia to educate and carry out missionary work, as the population of Bogotà wish European Jesuits to do. Also refers to the political situation in Ireland.
Part of Non-Irish Jesuit material
Letter from William Forbes Skene to Eugene O'Curry, Royal Irish Academy, Dublin regarding extracts from the Annals of Ulster. Skene queries an observation made by O'Curry and remarks ‘...(there) must be some mistake as there never was a Murray of [Lennox]. Requests O'Curry to send him the original word.
Skene, William Forbes, 1809-1892, historian and Celtic scholar
Statement of rental derived through the will of Rev. Joseph Christopher McCann
Statement of rental and epitome of title of houses and premises in Common Street and Lower Sheriff Street derived through the will of Rev. Joseph Christopher McCann.
Letter from Charles Dolman to Daniel O'Connell acknowledging a receipt of money from O'Connell
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Letter from Charles Dolman to Daniel O'Connell acknowledging a receipt of money from O'Connell. Includes a signed receipt for same.
Dolman, Charles, 1807-1863, publisher
Part of Non-Irish Jesuit material
Letter from Archbishop D. Murray, Dublin to Dr Charles Russell concerning Dr Russell's continuing stay in Rome. Remarks 'The circumstances which you mention are quite sufficient to justify your absence from Maynooth during the remainder of the present Academical year...'.
Murray, Daniel, 1768-1852, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Dublin
Handwritten notes by [ ] about John O'Hagan and their time in London
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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.
Mitchel, Jane, c.1820-1899, nationalist
Letter from Charles Dolman, London to Daniel O'Connell thanking him for his subscription
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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'.
Dolman, Charles, 1807-1863, publisher
Part of Non-Irish Jesuit material
Letter from James Hardiman to Eugene O'Curry, Royal Irish Academy House, Grafton Street, Dublin regarding an extract from King James I’s grant to John Moore of the castle of Bries, county Mayo. Remarks that he cannot find the document ‘...which states him to have been the nephew and heir of the Chief, but I have seen it...’.
Hardiman, James, 1782-1855, historian and librarian
Letter from Dr Charles Russell, Irish College, Rome to Rev. Doctor Denvir, Donegal Street, Belfast
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Letter from Dr Charles Russell, Irish College, Rome to Rev. Doctor Denvir, Donegal Street, Belfast concerning a meeting with the Pope to put forward his 'case'. Describes how anxious he felt about the matter. Remarks 'Yesterday I received the official announcement of my liberation and they will proceed in the next congregation...to make a new appointment.'
Part of Non-Irish Jesuit material
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.
Pigot, John Edward, 1822-1871, Young Irelander, writer, musician, and lawyer
Ordinatio from Fr General Roothaan to the Vice-Provincial, rectors and superiors of the Irish Vice-Province. (Handwritten; in Latin).
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Rectors and Superiors of the Irish Vice-Province
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Rectors and Superiors of the Irish Vice-Province.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Part of Non-Irish Jesuit material
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.'
Dolman, Charles, 1807-1863, publisher
[Copy of extract] of letter from Fr General Roothaan to the Irish Vice-Provincial Fr Robert St Leger SJ, regarding the selection of good candidates for the Society.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
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
Nunziatura in Irlanda di Gio Batista Rinuccini Arcivescovo di Fermo, negli anni 1645 a 1649
Bound copy of Nunziatura in Irlanda di Gio Batista Rinuccini Arcivescovo di Fermo, negli anni 1645 a 1649. Publicata per la prima volta su ̓mss. originali della Rinucciniana.
Dalla Tipografia Piatti, Firenze, 1844
With insert note in Italian on the presenation copy - refers to Daniel O'Connell.
Part of Non-Irish Jesuit material
Memorandum of Agreement between Dr Nicholas Wiseman, St. Mary's College, near Birmingham and Thomas Richardson and Son, Printers and Publishers, Derby concerning the Dublin Review. The Agreement sets out the terms and conditions for Thomas Richardson and son to become the sole and exclusive proprietors and publishers of the Dublin Review from the 34th issue. Eight conditions are listed in the Agreement.
Part of Non-Irish Jesuit material
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.
Oral examination in the Jesuit College, Louvain by Francis Murphy SJ
Oral examination in the Jesuit College, Louvain by Francis Murphy SJ on 'Actual Grace'.
Murphy, Francis, 1814-1898, Jesuit priest
Journal belonging to John O'Hagan describing his travels in Ireland
Part of Non-Irish Jesuit material
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].
O'Hagan, John, 1822-1890, Young Irelander, writer, and judge
Copy instructions submitted to counsel on behalf of the Jesuit fathers and opinion by John B Murphy concerning a deed from Elizabeth L.M. Radcliffe, Spinster to Fr John Curtis SJ transferring Governments Stocks.
Copy of letter from Fr James Maher, writing from the Irish College in Rome
Part of Irish Jesuit Colleges in Europe
Copy of letter from Fr. James Maher, writing from the Irish College in Rome, to [ ]. Sends greetings from residents of the College. Refers to Dr. Cullen, and states that he may return to Ireland on account of his health. Discusses death, sin, and the love of Jesus Christ for man. Also refers to his addressee’s health and household.
Maher, James, 1793-1874, parish priest for Carlow-Graigue
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Book from the Cruise Library (Cruise Collect B.2.), St Francis Xavier Community, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin entitled 'The Soliloquy of the Soul', published by James Duffy, 23 Anglesea Street, Dublin. Inserted page explains that Sir Francis Cruise loaned this book to Sister Francis, Harold's Cross, Dublin (6 January 1886).
Collections towards illustrating the Biography of the Scotch, English and Irisch Members of the Society of Jesus.
Charles Dolman, London, 1845.
Oliver, George, 1781-1861, priest and historian
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
Copy letter from John Edward Pigot to John [Mitchel]
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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.'
Pigot, John Edward, 1822-1871, Young Irelander, writer, musician, and lawyer
First vows formula taken by Daniel Jones
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First vows formula taken in the domestic chapel, Clongowes Wood College, Kildare written by Daniel Jones.
Bill of costs to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ regarding his sister's will
Part of Irish Jesuits
Lawyer's bill of costs to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ regarding his sister's will, by Kernan and Treacy, Dominick Street.
Part of Irish Jesuits
Document announcing the appointment of George ‘Sallery’ [Sillery] as overseer over the three works ‘in or about Jamestown’ by William E Corbett.
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
Reference written by William E. Corbett, [ ] Engineer, Office of Public Works, for George ‘Sallery’ [Sillery], Overseer, who he found ‘honest…and attentive to the duties entrusted to him and has always does his works in a proper and substantial manner’.
'Roman Catholic Relief - A Bill'
‘A Bill for the further Repeal of Enactments imposing Pains and Penalties upon Her Majesty’s Roman Catholic Subjects on account of their Religion’.
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Documents relating to the 1847 Provincial Congregation
Documents relating to the 1847 Provincial Congregation.
Part of Non-Irish Jesuit material
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.
Quin, Edwin Richard Windham, 1812-1871, 3rd earl of Dunraven and Mount Earl, antiquarian, and MP
Release of Rathfarnham House - Sir George Dashwood, Kirtlington Park, County Oxford
Part of Irish Jesuit houses of formation
Parties:
Sir George Dashwood, Kirtlington Park, County Oxford and the Most Honourable John Henry Marquis of Ely, Ely Lodge, County Fermanagh
Property:
Rathfarnham House, Parish of Rathfarnham, Barony of Newcastle, County Dublin.
Terms and Conditions:
Release from two judgements of debts and resulting costs on the property.
(Copy) Release of Rathfarnham House - Sir George Dashwood, Kirtlington Park, County Oxford
Part of Irish Jesuit houses of formation
Parties:
Sir George Dashwood, Kirtlington Park, county Oxford and the Most Honourable John Henry Marquis of Ely, Ely Lodge, county Fermanagh.
Property:
Rathfarnham House, Parish of Rathfarnham, Barony of Newcastle, county Dublin.
Terms and Conditions:
Release from two judgements of debts and resulting costs on the property.
Part of Irish Jesuits
Letter written on behalf of Fr Robert Haly SJ, from Clongowes Wood College, Clane, County Kildare to Mr George [Sallery] concerning a vacancy to carry out indoor manual work at Clongowes. Offers the position to him.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Part of Non-Irish Jesuit material
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).
Flanagan, Charles, d.1855, priest
Letter from Peter McGrath to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Peter McGrath, Douglas, Isle of Man to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning a law that has been passed by the legislature of the island regulating marriage. Remarks that it requires a proprietor or trustee of a building used as a Catholic church to seek a licence from the Governor to celebrate a marriage. Asks Fr Aylmer to organise this for him with the proprietor/trustee of the chapel on the Isle of Man.
McGrath, Peter, priest
Value of the late Fr Gahan's property
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Document drawn up by J. O'Shaughnessy estimating the value of the late Fr Gahan's property and the amount of money due, out of his estate, to the Jesuit Fathers in Ireland.
O'Shaughnessy, James
Letter from [ ] to Patrick Bracken
Letter from [ ] to Patrick Bracken.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Letter from Fr Charles Flanagan, Maynooth to his father concerning his travelling plans
Part of Non-Irish Jesuit material
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.
Flanagan, Charles, d.1855, priest