Letter from Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, Isle of Man to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ
Gahan, Matthew, 1782-1837, Jesuit priest
Gahan, Matthew, 1782-1837, Jesuit priest
Bracken, Patrick, 1795-1867, Jesuit priest
Aylmer, Charles, 1786-1849, Jesuit priest
Esmonde, Bartholomew, 1789-1862, Jesuit priest
From Fr Matthew Gahan SJ in the Isle of Man to Fr Parick Bracken SJ. Discusses the situation of the Jesuit mission on the island, the retention of the chapel and school-house, and the difficult relations that existed between the Society and the Bishop. Refers to his own ill-health. Expresses his desire to have a person to assist him on the mission, but fears that such a move is not financially possible. Announces that he is to sell the chapel in Castletown. Adds that he will not be able to move into the new house in Athol Street the following week as planned. Refers to the departure of his house-keeper and his misfortune in acquiring a new servant who is both Manx and a Methodist.
25 October 1836
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Castletown
Athol Street
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