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CARD. CULLEN File I: Bps. outside Ireland, '59 Sect. 319/5
No. Date
18 28 July (In Latin) C. Card. Patrizi, Rome: Circular re
spiritual privileges granted to priests and other members of the
society of the Golden Crown of the Immaculate Conception of the
Virgin Mary. Attached : Leaflet with picture of Ven. Maria Taigi
(1769 - 1837), Discalced Tertiary of the Most Holy Trinity.
19 2 Aug. +Grant, St. G-., to +C. He has asked Mgr. Virtue
to wait on +C. so as to get a sketch of the chapels available
for soldiers on Sundays, etc.
20 10 Aug. Same to same, thanking him for kind reception of
Mgr. V. and suggesting how Mr. Parsley might "be retained by
quasi-attaching him to some parish. It is undesirable to lose
steam commissioned chaplains,, as they have certain privileges
such as free access to Garrison Prisons, etc.
21 12 Aug. Same to same, saying the Govt, plan would have
been to have two Chaplains in Dublin, Mr. Parsley being one.
+G. suggests that the V Govt. might pay for the use of two
churches on Sundays, of each of which one of the two
Commissioned Chaplains could have the use.
22 13 Aug. N. Card. Wiseman, London, to +C, asking him to
j^help an Italian nobleman, Cav. Cirelli, to investigate the alleged
marriage of his nephew to an actress at Marlboro' St. The
family is upset.
23 13 Aug. +M. O'Connor (Pittsburgh), at Blarney, to +C,
sorry he cannot accept + C . ' s invitation, as he is taking Dr.
Barter's hot air cure, which he recommends to +C. He heard
from +Keane about the harmonious and effective 1 meeting of the
Bps.
24 22 Aug. +Grant St. G., urging +C. to write soon re
plan for military chaplains. They (War Office) will probably ask
for three chaplains and the use of three churches.
25 28 Aug. +Jn. (Hughes), New York, to + C. Will attend to
+C. 's letter at. once. He recommends Mr. Felix Ingoldsby and
his sister, who are to visit Dublin.
26 30 Aug. +Grant, St. G., to +C., thanking for letter.
Mgr. Persico has got several Capuchins, and Propaganda wished
them to take over the Indian Stations, and have the other priests
who were sent from England recalled. +G. mentions Messrs.
Cuffe and Molony.
27 31 Aug. Same to same, re arrangements for chaplains.
He mentions the use/of Chapel-Schools for Mass.
28 2 Sep. Card. Wiseman, London, to +C, introducing Count
Bofondi and his two Sons and asking +C. to get them a
guide.
29 7 Sep. +Grant, St. G., asking +C. which of the two,
Cuffe or Molony, he wants, as one of them is
required for Chatham.
30 30 Sep. Protest of Bp. of Orleans (Felix Dupanloup) (17

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CARDINAL CULLEN File I: Irish Bps., 1859 Section 319/5
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24 31 May +Kilduff, Longford, thanking +C, for rescript re
Cathedral funding. Concern re N. Italy and Pope. Great mission by Vincentians in
Longford; 18 priests hearing confessions daily.
25 3 June +Dixon, Armagh; may be able to visit + C. soon.
The Bps. at the general meeting ought to issue a pastoral on mixed education.
26 3 June +M. Flannery, Nenagh, glad +C. is home and hoping he is well.
27 4 June +Gillooly, Sligo: Welcome home!
28 4 June (Circular) +Jn. Derry, Loughrea: Meeting of
Board of Irish College, Paris.
29 5 June +E. Walsh, Kilkenny, re filling important chair
of Church History in Maynooth.
30 5 June +J.P. Leahy, Newry, urging +C. to mind health.
31 9 June +Furlong, Wexford, thanking + C. for Encyclical.
Prayers are being recited throughout his diocese for the Pope's
intentions.
He recommends Mr. Gargan for the History chair in Maynooth.
32 11 June +J. Walshe, Carlow, thanking +C. for notes and
pamphlets. He will circulate the Encyclical and directions re
prayers.
33 11 June +Furlong, Wexford, thanking for Encyclical and
Pastoral; both will doubtless be in the papers.
4s 12 June +Dixon, Drogheda. Will be ready for general
meeting of Bps. on 20 July They must plan for the C.U. He
must support Mr. O'Kane for the Maynooth chair; he hopes he
and Gargan may come to some arrangement.
35 15 June +J. Walshe, Carlow, with query re dates for ordinations.
36 17 June +P. Leahy, Thurles, asking +C. to prevent Fr.
Cosgrave, Franciscan Provincial, from removing the good Fr. McNamara and
perhaps selling the property in Thurles, thereby frustrating the intentions of the
Matthew family, who gave the place for the good of religion in the locality. Fr.
Cosgrave also speaks of building a church in Thurles, which is not wanted.
37 23 June +Derry (Clonfert), at Maynooth College, sending
+C; copies of resolutions of meeting of the Bps. charged with the care of the I.
College, Paris. 22 June (Attached) Resolutions: +Cullen is asked to get Dr.
Miley to resign from the College. The Chairman, +MacHale, is to notify the
Cardinal Ab"D. of Paris of this.
38 24 June +Gillooly, Sligo, denying the Dominicans' claims
on the town cemetery, which is to close soon. They constantly oppose the secular
clergy, as in the last borough election. The clergy kept out of the Co. Roscommon
election

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6 8 Mar. Danger of war in Rome. Why not an Irish Brigade
Contd.
7 26 Mar. Meagher to Rev. Mr. McCabe (P.P., Francis St.),
re Rev. Mr. Smyth ( C . C . , d o . ? ) , who has expressed regret
for pain caused and has promised amendment.
8 29 Mar. Same to +C, re shares and loans.
Repeats the delight of the Green nuns at +C.'s decision re
novices, etc. , but finds that all the property of her entire
Institute seems to be in Mrs. Ball's sole name.
The diocese Is short of priests. The Oblates, because of the
Reformatory, say they must give up the S. Dublin Workhouse,
where Fr. Fox is doing so well.
9 19 -Apr. (Incomplete; no signature) Same to +C, re Model
Schools (Marlboro' St.). Dr. Yore and himself think it too soon
to withdraw Mr. Power and the nuns. It would not lead to
withdrawal of Catholic . children. He discusses the whole question
of separate grants, and. concludes that in some these would favour
proselytism. He mentions Kavanagh's "Case re the National System.
It may do good, but K. 's previous record is not impressive.
10 31 Aug. (In French) Berron, V . G . of Lyon, to +C,
recommending to his charity an unfortunate Lyonnais named
Richard, now in Dublin.
11 29 Sep. Meagher to Rev. L. Parsley, replying to his query
re free use of Rathmines church for the military on Sundays.
They have been using it for 30 years without giving a shilling.
It is about time they began. Churches have been built for
Protestant soldiers; why not for Catholics?
12 30 Sep. (2 copies) W. Yore, Queen St., to Rev. L- Parsley.
He has communicated with the Town Major on the subject, of
Parsley's letter.
30 Sep. (Attached) Yore to Col. Wynyard, Town Major, assuring him
that St. Paul's church will be open gratuitously to the Catholic
soldiers.
13 3 Oct. Yore, Queen St., to Rev. L, Ashe, advising him to
appeal to the Abp. against, his suspension, and then Y. will
let him say Mass.

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31 5 Oct. +M. O'Connor (Pittsburgh), at Cork, to +C,commenting on attitudes
there (in Cork) to the (Queen's) Colleges. Many still favour them;
others have changed their views. But some orthodox people say the
Bps. should enforce definite rules. Some flout the Thurles Synod with
impunity. Both clergy and M.P.e should get definite guidance re Model
Schools, etc. The Bps. should insist on their guidelines being observed.
A firm stand, needs to be taken before next session of Parliament.
Definite people should - organize meetings, etc.
32 11 Oct. +Grant (Southwark), at Brough, Yorks,. to +C,
suggesting need for +C. to explain to his venerable colleagues some
points re the Array Chaplains. He recalls his previous efforts to contact
the Abps., and + C . ' s communication with Propaganda on the subject.
He mentions arrangements re movable chaplains, and priests
recommended by some Bps. Chaplains may have to be moved as
numbers of soldiers vary. He points out some advantages of
commissioned chaplains. He is willing to attend_ the Irish Bps.'
meeting to explain. He also refers to the use of churches for
soldiers.
33 25 Oct. +Jn. (McCloskey), Albany, to +C., introducing Dr.
Bacon, first Bp. of Portland, visiting Europe for his health.
34 Nov. (Incomplete) Address of Catholic Bps. of Prussia
to the Prince Regent, deploring the threat to the Pope's temporal
power, and urging the Prince to support him.
35 3 Nov. +Jas. Quinn (Brisbane), 16 Harcourt St., to Rev.
Jas. J. Doyle, D.D., re settling the Gayfield matter and
taking over the lease.
36 21 Nov. (Printed, in Latin) Abbot Raphael Natali, Pontifical
Chaplain, from the household of Card. Barberini, Rome:
Circular to Bps., Inviting them to write postulatory letters to the
Pope for the beatification and canonization of Ven. Anna Maria
Taigi (1769-1837). (Cf. no. 18 above).
37 2 Dec. ?M. O'Connor (Pittsburgh), at Munich, to +C,
acknowledging letter and reporting on small Crib that can be got and
sent for £12; also on a large Calvary. He sends a prospectus (not
here). He encloses a letter for his own brother, whose letter reported
that their house was burnt down on 3rd ult.
38 5 Dec. +Wm. Vaughan, Plymouth, to +C, seeking an "Exeat '
for Hubert De Burgh, student, convert son of a well known
parson in Dublin. He is joining Plymouth Diocese.
39 15 Dec. +Alex. Goss, Liverpool, to +C, inquiring re the
practice in Ireland re confessors for the Sisters of Charity, of whom
he has one convent.
40 19 Dec. +Aug. M . A . Blanchet, Bp. of Nesqualy, Washington
Territory, U . S . A . , at Vancouver, to +C. , seeking Bapt. Cert,
of Jn. Hallagan, originally from Glasnevin, who aspires to be a priest.

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41 21 Dec. (In Italian; damaged) +Ant. De Luca, Nuncio,
Vienna, to +C, thanking for newspapers reporting meetings In
Ireland in support of the Pope. Ireland has always remained faithful.
He sends special congratulations to +Moriarty and to the
O'Donoghue, M . P . , following the great Killarney meeting. He
sends a copy of his own recent response to the Catholic Societies of
Germany on the same subject. He will soon send a French
translation of a history of the Papal State by a German Professor. He
wishes great blessings on +C. and his work.
42 21 Dec. +M. O'Connor (Pittsburgh), at Munich, to +C, re
payment of a draft. He also inquires re receipt of a letter of his and the
forwarding of letters for him from Dublin His letters are probably
censored. He will send the Address of the Prussian Bps. re affairs
of Rome.
43 29 Dec? (In Latin; damaged) +Peter J. (Blum), Limburg,
to +C, asking him to check on the authenticity of marriage
documents concerning two women of his own diocese. He encloses
copies (not here) of these documents, which lacked the customary.
parochial seal.

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File III: Vicars General, 1859
1 8 Jan. Wm. Yore, Queen St., to +Grant, re provision of
Army Chaplains for Dublin. The Army authorities
in Dublin know little of what is being planned,
and those in England seem to know little of Dub
lin's needs. There was a rumour about 19 chap
lains. Commonsense suggests leaving the spiritual care of the soldiers
and their children to the Dublin Clergy.
2 4 Feb. Yore, Queen St., to +C. (in Rome), re Army Chap
lains. Only one has been appointed to Dublin,
Rev. L. Parsley, and Dr. Grant was not consulted
about him. His duties are not clear. Yore had
a long inconclusive talk with Gen. Gascoigne, the
Commander in Dublin, who thought there were 19
Chaplains.
He mentions Capuchins for India as Chaplains. The P.L.
Commissioners were to set up an establishment for 100 blind, but the
Guardians of the Union preferred to send their blind to the Catholic
Home. Some trouble in Poorhouse re Mr. Faulkner. Good news re
Reformatory: Lord Powerscourt gives a lease of Glencree Barracks,
and the Oblates will staff it. Fund-raising is in progress.
3 8 Feb. Wm. Meagher, Rathmines, to +C. in Rome, sending
a document to be signed re dividends.
Mentions application of Fr. Dwyer (Jesuit?) to
join the diocesan clergy, and suggests that +C.
write direct to him.
Fr. Parsley's appointment as Army Chaplain without consultation raises
problems. Meagher hopes +C. approves of letting matters stand, and
suggests that +C. write to Parsley urging zealous work, etc.
Long account of conflict in Loretto Order between Mrs. Ball and the
Stephen's Green community. They hold she is overstepping her powers,
especially by insisting on a central novitiate In Rathfarnham.
Meagher seems to agree, and has told her she must await + C . ' s
return.
4 11 Feb. Same to +C., adding some more re Mrs. B.'s despotism.
+Whelan will confirm during Lent. +C. must not hurry home. Rumours re
cardinalate.
5 15 Feb. (Damaged) Same to +C. Death of Fr. Byrne of Sandy-
mount. He reports on investigation by Dr. Yore and himself into the
Capuchins, especially Father Flynn, who seems slightly mad. 18 Feb.
( c o n t d . ) Death of Fr. Wood. More re Mrs. Ball and Lorettos.
Meagher thinks the Green should be allowed to receive novices. Mrs.
B. claims great success in Rome. She makes her nuns give an
unauthorized promise of obedience to her. He gives farther evidence of
her despotism.
6 8 Mar. (Damaged) Same to +C. , re intermediate schools.
After the great meeting in Cork, an adequate one could hardly be
held in Dublin in + C . " S absence. +C. should write a short
Pastoral, as other Bps. have done. He is glad +C. thinks like
himself re Mrs. Ball. The Green nuns appreciate + C.'s decision.
Meagher has warned them to keep quiet lest there be problems re
their property. Mrs. B is to send +C. a copy of the Rules and
Constitutions.
Death of Fr. Doyle of Meath St. priests are now scarce. “civil war”
among Capuchins (over)

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File IV: Secretaries, 1859
1 4 Jan. C.B. Lyons, Dublin, to +C. (in Rome), acknowl-
edging letter with enclosures. Death of Fr. Thos. Murphy. Drs.
Laphen and Hamilton ill. Visit of +Errington. + Blake very ill.
He asks +C. to write to +Purcell of Cincinnati and desire him to
prevent a publisher there from re-publishing Lyons.-'s book The
Catholic Psalmist. Sends some newspapersr etc.
2 7 Jan. Jas. Murray, Ecclee St., to +C, re letter (quot-
ed here) of Mr. Danl. McEvoy of Urllngford to Dr. Yore, claiming
that +C. had promised a free place in Maynooth for his son, and
inquiring when it will be available.
He spoke to Fr. McNamara, who will write to Fr. Lynch re
introducing the Roman chant into the I. College, Paris. As Fr.
Lyons is going there soon and his book is to be adopted there, all
should be well.
He reports on the inspection of the two Catholic Blind Asylums by
Sharman Crawford's son, who was favourably impressed. Dr. Yore
asked him to visit also the Deaf & Dumb Institutions, as the Blind
Asylums would be similarly managed; again he was pleased. 7 Jan.
(On same sheet) Lyons to +C, acknowledging letters and reporting
on health of +Blake and Dr. Hamilton. He thanks +C. for writing to
Fr. Lynch of Paris re Lyons's book.
Montalembert is now completely forgotten by the Press of "these
countries". Lyons sends the Dublin Evening Post, which is sound
on continental matters. It is to be hoped that John Bull will not
succeed in establishing an English Embassy in Rome, If that is the
purpose of the visit of the Prince of Wales.
3 11 Jan. Murray to +C, re marriage dispensations.
11 Jan. (Same sheet) Lyons to +C, report on having
conveyed +C' messages to +Blake and Hamilton.
He will send some magazines, etc., by Haekett
(student). The Jesuits have bought a large
place in Galway.
The attempted murder of Rev. Mr. Nixon, a Donegal
landlord, being blamed on the Gweedore peasantry,
is now attributed to N.’s own son.
Sends The Nation with an attack on Mr. Butler of
Marlboro' St. N. Schools, written by Mr. Cavanagh.
Criticizes award of D.D. to Fr. Jn. Devereux; also the Pope's
letter to Fr. Scally of Knocktoph-er, said to be due to Mgr.
Talbot's influence. Lyons tried to prevent publicity re Scally.
4 18 Jan. Murray, Eccles St., to +C, with news of Dr. Ham-
ilton (improved), Lyons (going to Paris) and young Haekett
(going to Rome). Haekett should pay what he can afford.
Prison going on well. Dr. Ennis inquiring for +CT. The case of
Moon. 18 Jan. (Same sheet) Lyons to +C. Deputation from
Ulster to Lord Lieut, on "International Schools". Lyons set to visit
Paris, where Fr. Lynch is Romanizing. University going well; if only
Newman would reside. Comments on Mr, Butler in Malboro’ St. Schools.
Jesuits in Galway. Does +C know where Moore’s leter to Montalebert is to
be found? The poet Moore’s monument.
+Erringtons visit. (over)

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4 18 Jan. (Lyons) Sends Freeman and cuttings.
contd. Presentation nuns (Geo. Hill) seek transfer of
St. Brigid's Feast from 1 Feb. to 31 Jan.
5 25 Jan. Lyons, Dublin, to +C. Lyons's visit to Paris is
prevented by trouble there with Br. Miley. Fr.
Lynch hopes + C . will do something about him.
Sending books to +C. per young Hackett.
Dublin Catholics are to refuse the Protestant Lord
Mayor's invitation to dine with Lord Lieut., as
he when Ld . Mayor Elect, refused to dine with Card.
Wiseman. +Blake is better and Hamilton improving.
Reformatory Meeting. Visit of Fr. Maher - very well, and about to
publish a letter against coercive measures for Ireland.Lists of books,
etc., which Hackett brings to Rome.
6 25 Jan. Murray, Dublin, to +C. +Blake's recovery. Drs.
laphen and Hamilton better. Dr. Miley's disruptive influence in I.
College, Paris. Requests for some privileges, relics, dispensation.
7 28 Jan. Lyons, Dublin, to +C. Letters, etc., received. Dr. Ennis
recommends Fr. Jones, S.J., now in Rome, for the C.U. Sending copy
of The Irishman with article on C . U . , possibly by one of the
Professors. Request from Sanctuary of Notre Dame de Bouligne for
+ C . ' s coat of arms. Sends copy of Dublin Evening Post with letter of
Fr. Maher, who is still here.
Note from Murray added, re Fr. Faulkner and the Poor Law
Commissioners.
.Also no to from Fr. Jas. Maher, acknowledging letter. Comments on
anti-Catholic Tory Govt. , and the need for the Bps. to be unanimous
on Education. Proselytism silent in Dublin.
8 1 Feb. Murray, Eccles St., to +C, re + C . ' e improved
health, severe storms, Jas. Kirwan's vicissitudes, students in Rome,
wisdom of sending Rogers to Paris, Maynooth too poor to employ a
Music Master, maps, dispensations. Mr. Butler is out of C.U. Thos.
O'Hagan's proposal that a Catholic official be appointed by the National
Board with powers equal to McCready's has been accepted; Mr.
Keenan is expected to be appointed. Excellent meeting re Glencree
Reformatory. Mr. Gernon's suggestion re purchase of schools near
canal on Drumcondra Rd.; money left to Dr. Hamilton could be
used. Fr. Parsley gazetted as Chaplain. Fr. Faulkner's dismissal.
(Same sheet) Lyons. Fr. P o p e 's lectures on the Chapter of Dublin.
Card. Wiseman hooted in Liverpool. Rumour that Pere Lacordaire
will preach in French in the new Dominican church, and that Card.
Wiseman may be induced to preach the
dedication sermon. Rumour re Dr. Miley stopping supplies in I.
College, Paris. Election of Secretary for Propagation of the Faith:
Mr. Hogan 12; Fr. O'Malley 6. +Walsh (Kilkenny) should be
asked to stop Fr. Scally of Knocktopher from opening a College for
Foreign Missions. G.H. Moore's pamphlet against Montalembe rt. +C.'s
brother, rels., etc. Card. Barnabo's thanks for Lyons's book the
Cath. Psalmist.

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9 4 Feb. Lyons, Dublin, to +C, re the impossible situation in I.
College, with Dr. Miley;.if +C. does not act soon, the
Vincentians will resign and +C. will be blamed.
Lyons sent +C. the Freeman with speeches at Lord Mayor's
banquet. Only two priests attended, one being Fr. Murtagh. Big
fire at printer's in Crow St., where some of Lyons's music plates
were. Message for +C. from Mr. Pater, magistrate, re broccoli
seeds. News of + C . ' s brother, Thomas'. (Same sheet) Note from
Murray, re Miley, etc.
10 8 Feb. Murray, Eccles St., to +C., re a marriage disp. ;
+Dixon and Dr. Miley. 8 Feb. (Same sheet) Lyons,
Lublin. Sends Freeman with speech, e tc., by Napoleon III.
News of + C . ' s brother Thos. and nephew Wm. Fr. Butler's
new school. Lord Massareene now living in Eccles St.
11 11 Feb. Lyons, Dublin, to + C . Latters reed. The Miley
affair is nearing a crisis. +C. must art promptly; Judge Pigot's
son is suspected of having written the articles on the C.U. In The
Irishman. Fr. Moloney, a Dominican in Rome, is writing
balderdash to their Dublin community. Great meeting in Cork re
Intermediate Education. Dr. Murray's good work in female prison
- 150 for Confirmation.
P.S. re house for lease In Drumcondra. (Same sheet)
Murray. Surgeon Supple wants +C. to be an executor of his
Will. Again urges action re Miley. Question of free Place
promised to young Wall.
12 14 Feb. Canon Searle, London, to Lyons, enclosing a cheque
received from Prop, in 1857 and mislaid.
12- 15 Feb. Lyons, Dublin, to +C. , re deaths of Fr. Byrne of Irishtown and Fr.
Richd. Wood. Fr. Ambrose Doyle is better. Visit of Mr.
Hugh Cullen of Liverpool. Progress re Glancree Reformatory.
Sends Freeman with account of big Tenant-Right meeting at Thurles,
and some letters from Bps. declining to attend banquet for The
O'Donoghue. Question of rent for house on Drumcondra Road.
Comment on statue of poet Moore.
14 18 Feb. Lyons. Fr. Wood's funeral. + C ’ s letter reed. Lenten
Regulations ready. Dr. Devereux going to Dr. Manning's Oblates.
The Exeter Hail people are alarmed at the visit of the Prince
of Wales to Rome, lest he become a Papist. Mentions a
performance at the Appollinare at which +C. was present.
Hopes for peace in I. College, Paris. Intermediate Education.
Lyons will convey to Mr. O'Hagan + C . ' s views re a Catholic
Head Inspector, a Cath. Resident Commissioner, and Model
Schools. Many comment on a priest attending at Marlboro' St.
Model. Danger: of war re Papal States. British attitudes, etc.

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15 22 Feb. Lyons to +C, enclosing letter of Mgr. Canon
Searle (no. 12 above), explaining what it concerns, and commenting
on Mgr„ Searle. He conveys Mr. O'Hagan's reactions to +C.'s views
re the National Board, etc.(Of no. 14). Sends The Nation with copy
of Lenten Regulations. Comments on speech by G.H. Moore sneering
at ecclesiastical authority. Rumour that. St. Munchin' s College,
Limerick, is to be entrusted to Jesuits. Conversion of 11 British
sailors in Kingstown Hbr. A copy of +P. Kenrick's new Course of
Dogmatic Theology has arrived. Gavazzi's lectures (Dublin?) Lecture
on Purgatory by the Tuam apostate, Rev. J. Moran. Suggestion that
Britain should purchase Marchese Campona's Museum (in Rome).
Death of Fr. Hannigan of Halifax. Comments on Prince Napoleon, etc.
P.S. Fr. Ambrose Doyle is dying.
16 22 Feb. Murray. Death of Fr. Wood, who left his library
to +C. on condition of 50 Masses per year, without specifying how
many years.
Long section on Intermediate Education: opinions of various Bps.; big
meeting to be held in Cork; hopes +C. will allude to this subject in
his Pastoral; a Bill is expected; +Gillooly favours a general meeting of
the Bps.; he and Fr. McNamara think there is a good chance of a
separate grant, but Thos. O'Hagan does not; prospect of a Catholic
Head Inspector (Keenan); Dr. Jas. Quinn is pressing on with his
new school in Donnybrook.
17 25- Feb. Lyons. Letters recd. Death of Fr. Ambrose Doyle.
The Derby Govt, was defeated twice on the Catholic Oath Bill.
Danger of Lord Palmerston, "enemy of the Pope", taking over. War
seems inevitable. Glad to hear the Prince of Wales did not get too
much attention in Rome.
Lyons will try to have Mr. Hughes's report on the middle schools
published in some newspapers. Surprised that +C. has not heard the
details of the trouble in I. College, Paris; he will surely hear them
from the Vincentian General. The Vins. will leave if Dr. Miley is not
withdrawn. Dismissal of Fr. Faulkner by poor Law Commissioners
18 1 Mar. Lyons. Death of Rev. Dr. Hassan at All Hallows.
Sends newspapers with Lord Palmerston's speech, reports of Cork
meeting of friends of mixed education, etc. Dr. Gray thanks +C.
for trying to get him a correspondent in Rome. Lyons suggested that
he should get one in Naples also. L. sent copies of the Lenten
Regulations to the Suffragans.
Dr. Dowley says that if Dr. Miley fails to carry out + C . ' s
injunctions, the Vins. will leave. Tragic death of a Mr. Logan. Dr.
Kirwan's Sunday School in Anne St. +MacHale is trying to get his
nephew into the Chair of Church History in Maynooth.
19 4 Mar. Lyons. Letters and St. Patrick Pastoral reed.
Maps and Directory sent to +C.
Great meeting in Cork Cathedral re Inter. Education. A pity to
hold such in churches. Fire at Stanhope St. Convent Laundry; brave
lay Sisters. Dr. Mileys inquiry re a general meeting of the Irish Bps.
Dr. Gartlan satisfactory(C.U.)

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20 8 Mar. Lyons. Sends newspapers. The St. Patk. Pastoral was
circulated. Stations of Cross erected in Marlboro' St. Dr.
O ' C o n n e l l ' s "cappa" stolen. Trouble in I, College, Paris,
reported settled. Former Professors there ^ regretted losing their posts.
People still talking re dispensation granted to Marchioness of Sligo.
Rumour re Dr. Kieran coming to Dublin as "locum Tenens". Dr.
Gray of the Freeman is shilly-shallying re Inter. Education.
21 11 Mar. Lyons. Letters reed, despite fierce storm.
St. Patk. Pastoral greatly praised; Freemasons annoyed. Mentions
case of the Sligos. Also the Cavendish case; distorted account by
Mr. Prout, Paris correspondent of the Globe.
Re P. of Wales in Rome; why was Mr. Finn the only Irishman
allowed to "visit him?
Absurd statements in newspapers re Church affairs, Glad to hear +C.
plans to build at Clonliffe. Great, meeting in Cork; Bps. united on
Inter. Educ, Sir R. Kane's letter re students of Jesuits goin^ to
T.C.D. Comments on Italian polities'. News re I. College, Paris.
Storm damage.
22 11 Mar. Murray. Letters reed. Mentions the Masses for Fr. Wood (Cf.
no. 16, above)
Great praise of +C. ' s Pastoral, which should cause a stir on the
Continent. Clerical changes, etc. Re I. College, Paris, he believes
the Vins. resent, an outsider like Miley as Administrator. They rely on
the Irish Bps. to support them, and will not approach Propaganda.
Dr. Thos. MacHale will leave Paris; his uncle is trying to get
him into Maynooth. Lyo^ns is busy teaching Church music, and
prefers teaching the poor confraternity men rather than the
seminarians.
Surprised at news (confidential) re Jas.^Quinn. Fr. O'Flynn, Capuchin,
is going to Rome re regulating the Order" in Ireland. The nuns
from Bruges have arrived in Drumcondra..
23 15 Mar. Lyons. Cavanagh's(sie) pamphlet just out.
Publication of + C . ' s Pastoral. War now seems imminent between
France and Sardinia and Austria.
Comments on the Freeman - Catholic Ireland at the mercy of a
Presbyterian (Gray) for a daily paper. He reports on Mr. Finn,
now in Rome, who is a confidence trickster (Cf. no. 21 above).
Huge crowd at Way of Cross in Marlboro' St. Sudden death of Mr.
Roskell, celebrated watchmaker (Catholic).
24 18 Mar. Lyons. Letters, etc., reed.; commissions carried out. Fr.
Maher's excellent letter to Ld. Fermoy
Some attacks on + C . ' s recent Pastoral; great praise? from Dr.
Taylor (Maryboro '), who serialized it in his church. 400 First
Communicants from Mr. Grace's Schools ( C .B.S.). Comments
onjxSurp^ European politics. Morning Post Comments on Mr. T.
O'Hagan.
+C.'s brother, Garrett Cullen, Is anxious re health, of P. of Wales,
as he has a lease of 200 acres dependine on that vouth's life -
c.£1.600.

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No. Date
25 22 Mar. Lyons. Cavanagh's hook is on the National System, The
Catholic Case Stated, has caused a sensation, and may delay the
Govt.'s plans for Inter. Education. Lord Derby's Govt, is in a
critical state. Meeting of Irish Bps. expected soon. No more yet
re I. College, Paris.
Chaplain ad interim to N. Dublin Union: Fr. Behan.
March (Lyons) Copy of letter of Ja«.W. Kavanagh, Rathgar,
to +C, re his book,and the need for urgent concerted action by
the Irish Church to secure Catholic rights in Education. He
praises Fr. McNamara for his great help;
26 26 Mar. Lyons. Visit of some of +C.s relatives.
Lyons will put in the Freeman + C ' s article re visit of P. of
Wales to the College (Irish). It will vex the bigots. L- will
attend to the Abbe' Pollard's paper which +C. sent. He had not
heard that Dr. Conroy intended leaving .All Hallows. Describes
Solemn Vespers in Cathedral on Sunday after St. Patk.'s Day. No
more ire I. College, Paris. Dr. McEncroe is coming; he is
said to have offered Fr. Anderdo:n the post of President of the
new University in Sydney. Danger of war in Europe. The
book, Card. Wiseman's Tour, is not out yet. Praise of Fr. Maher's
letter to Lord Fermoy.
27 29 Mar. Murray. The Vicars are short of priests. +C. is asked to send
Mr. Mooney home from Rome. Rev. Mr. Faulkner has left the
PoorHouse while regaining the Lunatic Asylum and the two
hospitals. Mr. Behan now has the PoorHouse. There is a
problem re Sth. Dublin Union, as the Oblates are short-handed.
He mentions some other changes. The Belgian nuns are now in
the old Asylum in Drumcondra. News of Clonliffe farm, etc.
Mr. Kavanagh's book is making an uproar. The mixed system is
undergoing a serious ordeal at every stage of education. Mr.
Hennessy, brother of the C . U . Professor, has written a telling
pamphlet, The Failure of the Queen's Colleges in Ireland.
Sorry to hear +C. is not well.
29 Mar, (Same sheet). Lyons. Sends Freeman with account of P. of
Wales in I. College" Also resolutions of two Western
Deaneries. Lyons rebuked Dr. Gray of the Freeman for some
omissions. Sends a copy of Card. Wiseman's Tour. He has not yet
found out Dr. Conroy's intentions re All Hallows. Dr.
McEncroe (Sydney) has arrived. P.S. Card. Wiseman
recommended Fr. Anderdon as Rector of Sydney University, and
Dr. McE. will call on him.
1 Apr. Lyons. + C . s letters and enclosures reed.
The description in the Freeman of the Prince of
W's interview with +C. has maddened the editor
of the Evg. Mail. Another excellent letter from
Fr. Maher to Lord Fermoy. Ld. Derby may dissolve
Parlt. following defeat on Reform.
+C. should republish his letter to the clergy
at the last general elections.
Cavanagh's book The Catholic Case Stated is going
into a 2nd edition and is seen as a death-blow to
the National System. Accidental death of Marquis.

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No. Date
28 1 Apr. (Lyons) Nothing definite re Dr. Conroy and AHC.
contd. Lyons suggests that +C. write to Fr. Pope(Adm.)
re Holy Week ceremonies in Cathedral.
Quotes L'Univers re Prince of W . ' s visit to I.
College, Rome. Some other news item®.
29 5 Apr. Lyons. Sends newspapers, etc. The M.P.s for
Meath, instructed by Fr. Kelly of Kilskyre, voted against Lord J.
Russell's amendment. Reactions of some Bps. to Kavanagh's book.
Report that +MacHale requested Mr. Maguire(M.P.) and deputation not
to apply for Charter for C.U., and that +Dixon joined +MacK. in
this. Abbe Hogan, Secretary to Propagation of Faith in Ireland, is to
be a Military Chaplain. His lay assistant., Mr. Birmingham, will do
his secretarial work. News re Fr. Maher, etc.
30 8 Apr. Lyons. +C.'s letters and enclosures reed. Sorry
+C. was not well. Mentions Mgr. Alfieri, musical estpert^
L. will try to get some newspapers to publish Mr. Pope Hennessy's
pamphlet, Failure of the Queen's Colleges. Meeting of Church
Education Society (Protestant?). Great opportunity to destroy the
Model Schools. +Errington back in Dublin. Sends Dublin Review
and C . U . Almanac. Pierio and other Neapolitans have been entertained
by Gladstone, etc. They pass themselves as nobles. They should
be shown up. Fr. McNamara heard from Paris that some enemies of
the Vincentians in Propaganda are saying that the General wants all
Frenchmen in the I. College, Paris. This is a calumny.
31 12 Apr. Lyons. Rumours of imminent war. Ambition of
Napoleon III is blamed. Sends Saunders' with news re war and re
Society of Irish Church Missions, which is said to be badly off. Fr.
Anderdon has declined the Sydney post. Sends Nation and Tablet, with
articles re $i politicians, +MacHale, etc.
Mr. Pope Hennessy may have written his pamphlet on the Queen's
Colleges with a view to a post in the C . U . More re Fr. McNamara,
Prop, and I. Coll., Paris. Judge O'Brien's daughter has joined the
Belgian nuns (Redemptoristinee). Mr. McSwiggan's fears re safety of
his boys in Rome.
32 12 Apr. Murray. As + C . directed, he spoke to the Vicars
re withdrawing Fr. Power and the Srs. of Charity from Marlboro' St.
Model Schools. The Vicars thought they should to promote Catholic
interests. +C. might like to consider the question during the (school)
Easter holidays. He mentions some pressing financial matters.
Question of Fr. Bridgeman of Hyderabad remaining in Ireland. Also
money for Irish College. Murray has offered his services to the
Belgian nuns.
33 15 Apr. Lyons. Sends newspapers, including anonymous
letter (by Dr. Forde; on religious intolerance in the Navy.
+ C . ' s letters reed. The dean may attack Cavanagh for attacking him
in his book.No excitement re elections. Little support for Tories.Good
Vincentian mission at Ballybough;500 adults confirmed. Penatence at
the chapel doors at 2 a.m. (over).

CARDINAL CULLEN Section 319/6
No. Date
Laity, January - June, 1859
1 ? Two printed poems: i) St. Patrick's Knights.
ii) Elegy on Abp. John T. Troy.
2 1859 Pamphlet: Reply to a Priest of Rome by a Layman
of the Church of England.
3 21 Jan. Sarah Bury, Queen St., to "Very Revd. and Dear
Sir", asking him to obtain a dispensation for her daughter Charlotte
to marry her cousin John Bury.
4 25 Jan. Lee. Mooney (solr.), Dublin, to +C. , asking him
to sign a power of attorney re a trust.
5 2 Feb. (In French) Ch. Mitraud(?), Paris, to "Monseigneur", seeking his
encouragement and blessing for a small Catholic work of which he
sends the prospectus (not here).
6 7 Feb. Miss Byrne, Gibraltar, to Mr. Lyons (Abp.'s Sec.)
acknowledging £15.
6A 14 Feb. (incomplete; no signature) To +C from a person in Cork whose Catholic
mother died when the child was eight years old and who has since been
brought up as a protestant, and has not yet found courage to change.
7 18 Feb. ( R e v . ) Jn. Tyrell, Chairman, and Jn. Murphy, Sec.
of School Building Committee, Kilcullen, to +C. , seeking order for
payment of money for the schools now being built.
8 19 Feb. Alfred W. Trevelyan, Kingstown, to +C. , again seeking approval for the
Little Sisters of the Poor to set up in the Dublin area, perhaps in
largely Protestant Monkstown.
He also mentions Catholic sailors being prevented from attending Mass,
especially by Capt. Boyd of the "Ajax".
9 28 Feb. Ferdinand 0 ’ Gorman, Nancy, France, to +C., en-
closing copy of letter of Card. Antonelli. He is being treated as a
Frenchman, and he asks +C. to certify that he is Irish. His request
will then be granted without his having to go to Rome. 20 Jan.
(Attached; copy, in Italian) G.C. Antonelli, Rome, to Bp. of
Nancy, re F. 0'Gorman's petition for title of Roman. Count. He
regrets that this cannot be granted because the Emperor does not wish
external titles of nobility to be conferred on French subjects.
10 28 Feb. Thos. O'Hagan, Dublin, to +C, asking him, if he
sees fit, to seek some Catholic support in London for Mr. McCullagh,
formerly M.P. for Dundalk, who is likely to be a candidate in
Finsbury.
11 3 Mar. L. Mooney ( s o l r . ) , Dublin, to +C, assuring him
that he will attend to the interests of the widow of Mr. Dawson
Coote of Co. Cavan, re the estate which is now in the Incumbered
Estates Court. Also mentions selling a house in Rutland Square.
12 4 Mar. M.P. Talbot, 10 Downing St., to +G., directed by
Lord Derby to acknowledge +C.'s letter of 24th ult., which he has
forwarded to the Admiralty for a report. However, as it is evident
that means have been taken to convert Protestant sailors to the R . C .
Religion, complaint can hardly be made

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No. Date
13 4 Mar. Jn. Green, House of Commons, to D. McEvoy, Esq.,
re returns asked for, and re consulting Mr. Fitzgerald, re
future steps. He also mentions Rev. Peter Daly's dismissal.
14 9 Mar. Same to same, re Mr. Gregory"s bill, which will
involve a hard fight. McEvoy is asked to send a copy of the
Chief Justice's judgment for Mr. Gregory's use. Fate of
Govt, undecided.
15 10 Mar. Pamphlet: Suggestions for Refuges of Virtue for
the Poor, by an Officer of the Irish Civil Service. Published by
Wm. J. Battersby, Dublin. See no.49.
16 12 Mar. (Damaged) (Rev.?) Jn. Kenny, Ennis, to "My dear
Sir", re parliamentary bill. Mentions Mr. Gregory, the
Urlingford case, Mr. Green, Mr. J.D. Fitzgerald, Lord Jn.
Browne, Vance of Dublin.
17 15 Mar. W.H. Gregory, H. of C, to "Dear Sir", re Gregory's bill to
confirm the power of Boards of Guardians to decide on the
religion of deserted children. He is hopeful of getting it
through. It will do away with all controversy and it provides for
sending orphans and deserted children out of the Workhouse,
where "they generally die. He asks for a copy of the Judges'
observations in the Urlingford case.
18 17 Mar. Henry G. Hughes, Dublin, to Rev. J. Maher, P.P.,
praising his letter to Lord Fermoy, which he asks leave to
include with his own letter to the Endowed Schools
Commissioners and some extracts from Bps.'' Pastorals, in a
booklet on Religious Education, to be distributed free.
19 18 Mar. J. Green, H. of Commons, to D. McEvoy, acknowledging
letter with enclosed letter of Abp. of Cashel & Emly to
McEvoy. More re Gregory's bill.
20 21 Mar. Same to same, returning A b p . ' s letter. Gregory
will include the words the Abp. suggests. More re(the bill.
The Govt, is likely to be beaten on the Reform bill.
21 21 Mar. (In French) Treasurer of Central/of Work of Propagation of the Faith,
Paris, to +C, sending balance of allocation for Dublin Diocese.
22 22 Mar. Parliamentary Document: Returns re National Education in
Ireland. (Mr. Monsell).
23 22 Mar. W.H. Gregory, H. of Commons, to "Dear Sir", re
Chief Justice Lefroy's interpretation in the Urlingford Case.
24 23 Mar. (In French) Secretary/Treasurer of Central Councils of
Paris and Lyon, Paris, to Rev. Dr. A. O'Connell, Dublin, re
sending grant to +Moran (Grahamstown, S. Africa). £xi
Also re problem of grants for missions to Irish and French
immigrants in Buenos Aires and Montevideo . P.S. He regrets failure
to meet O ' C . when in Paris.
25 23 Mar. (Rev.?) Jn. Kenny, Ennis, to D. MacEvoy, re letter of Mr. Gregory re
religion of foundlings

CARD. CULLEN Laity, Jan. - June, 1859 Section 319/6
No. Date
26 23 Mar. J. Green, London, to L. Mcvoy, re delay in debating Gregory's
"bill and probability of religious discord. Govt, facing defeat.
27 28 Mar. W.H. Gregory, H. of C, to "Dear Sir", thanking
for letter which confirmed his (G. 's) thesis of the Guardians being
in loco parentis.
28 Apr. (Printed Circular) Jn. Wall & Co., Dublin, re
portrait of Dr. D.J. Corrigan.
29 3 Apr. 12th Account of Fund for relief of Converts and
Children of Connemara (Proselytizing).
30 12 Apr. (Printed Circular) (Clergy R . C . ) Rosslyn, War
Office, to Bp. Grant, re religious facilities fa in Military Prisons for
R . C . prisoners.
31 14 Apr. H. Winston Barron, Paris(?), to +C, to clarify
his remarks of previous Sunday. He believes a Govt, under Lord
Palmerston would encourage (as before) revolution in Italy with a
view to upset the Pope's power and so weaken Catholic influence
in Ireland.
32 19 Apr. (Incomplete; signature missing) Andrew Byrne,
CroneyByrne, Rathdrum, to +C. He has at last got possession of
the five acres at St. Kevin's, despite the owners' bigotry. He and
Mrs. Byrne look forward to a visit from +C. when he returns.
33 29 Apr. Press-cutting: Freeman, re the War Movement.
Also terrible storm.
34 3 May Jn. 0'Donovan, Dublin, to Archd. Hamilton, sending
(on Loan) first vol. of Rerum Hibernicarum Scrip-tores , with some
comments on it.
35 22 May W. Monsell, London, to +C, seeking his help in
getting some teaching work for a Mrs. Colpoys.
36 24 May L. Mooney (solr. ), Dublin, to Dr. Murray, giving
Jn. O'Hagan's opinion re M o o r e ' s case.
37 Two extracts from newspapers :-
11 May Catholic Telegraph: Praise of a paper on the
Catholic view of Public Charity.
30 May Freeman's Journal: Praise of apparently the same
article (Which was by Mr. 0'Toole, Asst. Sec. to the Dublin
Catholic Reformatory Committee).
38 31 May Newton & Armstrong (solrs.), Dublin, to +C, re
case in which Rev. Jas. Pay seeks to establish the will of the late
Jas. Clarke of Cork St. leaving a bequest to Mr. Pay and nearly all
the rest to religious uses. Mr. Clarke's two brothers contest the will
on the grounds of undue influence and mental incapacity. They are
likely to succeed. The solrs. would wish to keep the ease out of
court.
39 3 June (In envelope addressed to + C . ) Papers of Mr.
Archbold re a charitable trust In Waterford, with covering letter to
+C. re unjust treatment by some clerics. Two long letters to Rev.
J. Curtis, S.J., and one to Lean Meyler, re the way Archbold was
treated by the Catholic Commissioners of Charitable Bequests.

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No_. Date
40 3 June A tourist at Churches Hotel, Annamoe, Co. Wicklow, to +C,
remarking on the great want of secular and religious education apparent
there.
41 4 June Notice to +C. of meeting of St. Kevin's Reformatory Committee at
Mr. Lentaigne's, Gt. Denmark St
42 6 June J.33. Robertson, Dublin, to +C, sending a copy of
his lectures on some subjects of Ancient and Modern History.
Some theological points were examined by experts. During + C . ' s
absence, Robertson was attacked from a disreputable quarter, but was
sustained by Irish Bps. and clergy.
43 6 June (Printed Circular) Hatton C. O ' S h e a , Dublin, to
+C. , seeking his support for a Society for the Amelioration of the
Working Classes. Purpose, plan, and Replies of several dignitaries
attached. His plan is mainly to promote the growth and use of
vegetables and Vita (apparently made from animal fat), gardening,
cookery, order, economy and cleanliness.
44 9 June Two summonses on Chas. P. Garvin, Elm Lodge,
Howth R d . , for debts claimed due.
45 10 June Chas. A. Russell, London, to +C, sending copy of
The Catholic in the Workhouse (not here).
46 11 June Catherine Keogh to + C . re her school in Rathmore
‘ 59? (Blessington Parish), The school having been put
by the Southwell family under the patronage of Rev. Mr. Hamilton
(P.P.), she applied to him for the £11 per annum which she had
been getting in addition to the £17 p.a. from the Board. Rev. Mr.
H. became excited and told her to throw it up. She now thinks
he is going to dismiss her. 13 Feb. She encloses copy of her letter
to him, which he has not answered.
47 13 June Bridget Bryan (Former charwoman at Abp.'s house)
to +C, seeking help in great need.
48 14 June (Lord) E.G.S. Howard, London, to +C, re the
Change of Govt, in Gt. Britain and how it will affect Rome and
Ireland. He hopes the Pope will not. lose any of his States,
especially the Legations. He feels that much will depend on the
citizens, and wonders if a series of missions might promote peace.
He thinks Ireland may fare better under Palmerston than under Derby.
49 15 June Arthur Bradshaw(?), A . M . C . S . , Dublin Castle, to
+C, enclosing a pamphlet re Refuges for virtuous but destitute
youth, who should at least have the same chances as their
delinquent conrades in Reformatories. See no. 15 above
50 18 June Chas. Langdale, London, to +C, sending copy of
resolutions (not here) of recent meeting of Catholic Clergy and Laity of
England and Scotland, of which he was Chairman.
51 19 June Pierse Creagh, Dublin, thanking +C. for reply, and
commenting on systematic exclusion of Catholics from office by Napier
and Whiteside, of which Lord Derbv now disapproves. He himself
(Creagh) was excluded through their nepotism.They duped Lord Eglinton
(Ld. Lieut.?).

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Card. CULLEN Laity, Jan. - June, 1659 Section 319/6
No. Date
52 24 June Sam Cooke, Brownstown, Thurles, welcoming +C.
home and warning him to mind hie health. He writes of
his daughter A n n i e , Ursuline postulant, and of their
convent in Thurles. He also mentions the Poor Law
Commissioners and Thurles Board of Guardians.
53 ? (Incomplete; undated) Geo. R. O'Galligan (District
Inspector of N. Schools) to +C. in Rome, asking him to
send a favourable report on him to one of the Catholic
Commissioners. He gives copies of testimonials (early '59)
from +Durcan (.Achonry), +Fallon (Kilfenora etc.) and N.
Power, V.G., Killaloe.

CARDINAL CULLEN Section 319/7
Files
I Secular Priests.
II Male Religious.
III Nuns.
Clergy and Nuns, 1859

Section 319/7
CARDINAL CULLEN Section 519/7
No. Date
File I: Secular Priests, 1859
1 12 Jan. (In French) G.N. Bellée, Naval Chaplain, Barneville-sur-mer
(Manche), France, to +C, . Glad to hear it was business, not
illness, that delayed his return home. Having heard he was
leaving about 15 N o v . , he sent him his Bp.'s letter, and now
inquiries if he got it, and he hopes +C. was able to obtain the
favour he asked.
2 13 Jan. Richd. Galvin, Rathdrum, to +C, reporting on his
nearly finished church, and seeking a. letter from +C. to
encourage the people to contribute the balance due. The
people are fervent and : there have been many conversions, despite
the proselytisers.
Henry Grattan, patron and owner of the good N. School at
Trooperstown, is going to vest it in the Commissioners. Galvin
asks +C. to use some influence to get. it put under the P.P. Dr.
Grant applied to Fitzwilliam for a house for a convent and was
refused. The new agent is to be Ponsonby, first cousin of
Bessborough and Fitzwilliam. G. seeks the favour of a
Privileged Altar, and tells what a worthy parish it is.
3 14 Jan. Thos. J. Power, Marlboro' St., to +C., seeking
a marriage dispensation. He tells of efforts to have Catholics
elected as Poor law Guardians. Rev. Mr. Faulkner has been
directed by the P.L. Commissioners to resign as Chaplain to the
Nth. Dublin Union because his assistant did most of the work.
He mentions an incident at a Redemptorist Mission in Kilkenny,
when Fr. Petcherine, preaching on the Real Presence, became
very excited and opened the tabernacle, whereupon the people
rushed forward expecting to see Our Lord. Much damage was
done, and the Mission had to be ended.
Indignation of Protestant press at visit of Prince of Wales to
Rome.
4 18 Jan. Jas. Redmond, Arklow, to +C.,
acknowledging letter and regretting + C . ' s
illness. The Pope's blessing gave great joy to
the parish. Fears for the Papal States.
New Arklow church progressing well. Ormsby (Prot. Rector) is
disgusted.Mr. Ram has brought Franciscan Friars and Recollectine
Penitents (Mrs. Law) to Gorey.
5 21 Jan. Thos; Pope, Marlboro' St., to +C. All goes well
except that Fr. Woods is still very ill. Fr. Thos. Murphy died.
Collection for Fr. Butler's schools at Meeklenburgh St. Efforts
to elect Catholic Poor Law Guardians. He believes the Protestants
have many fictitious votes. A Catholic law agent is checking on
this. A long hard campaign is needed. The pavement outside
the church is bad. Progress of Blind Asylum. +Errington's visit.
Rumours of promotion for +C.
P.S. Fr. Parsly gazetted as Army Chaplain.
6 25 Jan. J. Redmond, Arklow, to +C, recommending Mr. Henry
Donovan, brother of one of his curates, as Prof, of Maths. In CU.
to succeed Mr. Butler, who Is said to have gone to the
National Board of Educ.

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No. Date
7 26 Jan. D. Haigneré, Boulogne-sur-mer, to "Rev. Sir"
(Secretary?), seeking a wax impression of +C.'s coat of arms for
a carving to commemorate +C.'s visit to the Sanctuary of N.
Dame de Boulogne in August, 1857.
8 28 Jan. Jn. T. Devereux, Rome, to +C., seeking an "Exeat"
to join Dr. Manning's new congregation (Oblates of St.
Charles?) in Westminster.
9 28 Jan. L. Forde, Westland Row, to +C, seeking renewal
of faculties for blessings, etc.
Many Catholics of rank have sought to avenge the slight to
Card. Wiseman "by refusing to attend the new Lord Mayor's
"banquet, but their motives may have been largely political.
Anyhow, the Irish administration deserves blame for its
Ascendancy policies. Proselytizers are enticing Catholics,
especially young boys, out of the workhouses into their Refuges.
He comments on the efforts of Mr. 0'Hagan and his committee
to establish a Catholic Boys' Reformatory, and suggests that
they should not concentrate on the wrongdoers but provide also
for good young boys(poor). He suggests that +C. write to
O'Hagan about this. He also suggests a circular to senior
clergy urging action re the Poor Law elections. He writes at
length on the Catholic University, and suggests a method by
which the Bps., with the help of qualified priests and laymen,
might draw up a new plan for its successful operation. He
suggests a post in the C.U. for Dr. Thos. MacHale (Paris).
He raises a problem re Sollicitatio.
He comments on W. Row parish and says the church is too
big and remote from some of the people ; he suggests a new one
near the quays. His confessions are very heavy:- 11 - 13 hours on
Saturdays, 4 - 6 on weekdays.
10 ? Feb. (Badly damaged) T. Pope, Marlboro' St., re death
of Fr. Wood (Marlboro' St.) and of Fr. Byrne of
Sandymount. Fr. A. Doyle of Meath St. is v. ill.
11 5 Feb. R. Galvin, Rathdrum, to +C., thanking for letter
and promise of altar-piece from Rome. News of parish choirs,
etc. Measurements for altar-piece,
12 11 Feb. (Telegram, in French) G. Horgan, St. Laurence's,
Dublin, to Abp. in Rome, re accepting an Army Chaplaincy.
Dr. G. (Grant) wants an immediate reply.
13 11 Feb. Nich. Walsh, SS. Ml. and J n . ' s , Dublin, to +C.,
acknowledging letter and explaining problem re a marriage
impediment.
14 12 Feb. Jno. O'Rourke, Kingstown, to +C, enclosing a
letter for +C. to send to either the First Lord of the Admiralty
or the Premier (Lord Derby) complaining of the conduct of
Capt. Boyd towards the convert sailors on H.M.S. Ajax.
Should an investigation be granted, Fr. O ' R . would like to
attend. Should it be refused, he supposes the matter should
be raised in Parliament.
15 12 Feb. J.T. Devereux, D.D., Rome, to +C. re Fr. Leahy’s view that
Fr. Devereux thought Leahy had been sent by +C. to watch him (D.).

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16 18 Feb. J.G. Horgan, St. Laurence's, N. Strand, Dublin,
to + C , re his ( H . ' s ) previous letter of 26 Jan. re Dr.
Grant's proposal to nominate him for an .Army Chaplaincy in
the U.K. .As +C. did not allude to this in his letter of 5
Feb., H. sent a telegram (no. 12 above), to which no reply
has come. Hence this letter. He gives copies of two letters
from +Grant, of 7 and 9 Feb., saying he had to send the
names to the War Office, but if H. gets leave from + C, he may
be appointed later.
17 18 Feb. (In Latin) Thos. 0'Carroll, C . C . , St. .Andrew's,
re widow and 11 children of Jn. Hogan, who died 22 M a r . ,
1858. They are poor. He testifies to baptism of four of them.
18 20 Feb. (Latin/English) R. Galvin, Rathdrum, to Mgr.
Meagher, V . G . , seeking a marriage dispensation in a
difficult case.
Note in Latin by Meagher re waiting for a disp. from the Holy
See. Note in Latin by +C. in Rome, 1 Mar., granting the
disp.
19 21 Feb. Barth. Woodlock, All Hallows (Junior?) Seminary,
Stillorgan, to +C, reporting on a letter from Fr. Fahy of Buenos
.Aires re the Sisters. 400 emigrants from Gweedore are leaving
for Sydney on 24 Mar., with a young missionary, Rev. Ml,
Flanagan, for whom faculties are sought. W. seeks + C . ' s
instructions re Holy Saturday and re ordinations at All Hallows.
Also a dispensation for an ordinand.
He mentions the meeting to be held in Cork against the
proposed infidel middle schools; perhaps Lublin should follow
suit. Fr. Hassan is dying.
20 22 Feb. R. Galvin, Rathdrum, to + C . seeking a marriage
dispensation. He has started a new levy to pay off debts.
Thanks +C. for favours to parish.
21 23 Feb. (Circular to Bps.?) W . H . Anderdon, Pro-Vice-?
Rector, C.U.I., to +C. , re recent moves towards obtaining a
charter:. Following some favourable hints, the Rector (with
Professors etc.) applied to Mr. Disraeli at end of July, citing the
Charter granted to Quebec in 1852. In Sep. the Primate wrote
to Disraeli and also circularized the Catholic M.P.s, seeking
their backing. This unfortunately became public. A Committe of
the C.U. was appointed in N o v . , 185-8, to pursue the
matter. A report of their proceedings is attached (not here). To
avoid problems, the Committee decided to apply only for the
power to grant degrees. The Committee stressed to the M.P.s
that any proposition by the Govt, must be approved by the Irish
Bishops.
21 A 24 Feb. T. Pope, Marlboro’ St., to +C, re appointment of Fr. Nich.
O'Farrell to Marlboro' St. and death of Fr. A. Doyle of Meath
St. Pavement at Marlboro' St. church being re-set. Stations
of the Cross framed for £8.
22 27 Feb. J. O'Rourke. Kingstown, to +C.. re restrictions on sailors on
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23 2 Mar. C.W. Russell, Maynooth College, to +C, glad to
hear of his recovery. Re is sending to Rome the map of Ireland
just finished. He sends it by his cousin Mr. Patk. O'Hanlon, who
is in wretched health. All goes well in the College.
24 10 Mar. J. O'Rourke, Kingstown, to +C., acknowledging
letter. No reply yet from Admiralty. He has "begun a series of
three letters to the newspapers re treatment of Catholics in the
Navy(in general). He mentions an important case in point. He
hopes the Navy will get Catholic Chaplains. He asks +C. to enlist
prayers for success.
25 19 Mar. Same to +C, acknowledging copy of Lord Derby's
reply. No investigation yet. He is sending particulars to
Sergeant Deasy, who is to press for an inquiry. Delay would
remove some witnesses and weaken the case.
26 22 Mar. Thos. Kilroe, Roscommon, to +£. Remembering +C.'s
past, kindness to him, he begs him to intervene with +Gillooly, who
seems to have turned against him,, though he (K.) had: been loyal to
+ G. Having been V.G. for five years, he has been appointed
junior curate in Boyle, though the doctor says his health will not stand
night calls and long fasts.
27 24 Mar. (Incomplete; signature missing) C.W. Russell,
Maynooth College, to + C, acknowledging letter and saying it
would be most inconvenient to have the three major orders conferred
at separate periods. He: sets forth his researches into the question,
and hopes It will not be necessary to change their regular practice.
28 26 Mar. J. O'Rourke, Kingstown, to +C., reporting on
Searjt. Deasy's question in Parliament and the Admiralty's
unsatisfactory reply without any impartial inquiry. The Govt, is now
so fearful of defeat that it can think of nothing else. However, he
still hopes.
29 28 Mar. Lar. Dunne, CastleDermot, to +C, acknowledging
letter. The people are devout and are praying for the Pope and for
+C. He seeks the favour of privileged altars in his three churches,;
also faculties for blessings. Reports on new schools.
30 28 Mar. (Damaged) R. Galvin, Rathdrum, to +C., thanking
for privileges, etc. He reports on a house with ten acres for sale,
which would suit for a convent school. Also reports on his new
church and on repairs and furnishings at the other churches.
31 29 Mar. J.E.(Ennis), P.P., Booterstown, to +C. , thanking
for letter. Great devotion at "40 Hours". He refers to the Dean's
"Extracts of Testimony" before the Lords as given In Cavanagh's
"Case". He comments on European and British politics, the University
Charter, two sick priests, mild winter. +C. should not return till
May.
32 Apr. (Badly damaged; scarcely legible?) B. Woodlock,
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33 4 Apr. (Damaged) D. Gargan, Maynooth College, to +C,
seeking his support for Chair of Church History after 14 years in the
Junior Dept.
34 5 Apr. A. Quinn, Athy, to V. Rev. T. Kieran, P.P., V.F.,
(Swords), introducing and praising Rev. J. Gaffney, transferred from Athy
to Malahide.
35 7 Apr. Jas. Hamilton, Blessington, to +C., thanking for
privileges, etc., reporting on progress of new Church, ownership of chapel
ground and school at Eadestown, poor house (Naas), priests, iron mine at
Kilcullen, a problem marriage, etc.
36 11 Apr. P. MacCabe, Dalkey, to +C. , re letter to Mgr. Talbot and deputation to
Rome from Loretto, Rathfarnham, seeking a command from the Pope to the
Stephen's Green Sisters to obey the Mother House on the question of a
central novitiate. Mrs. Ball demands absolute obedience from her nuns
while not giving it herself to ecclesiastical superiors. The Loretto
Convent, Dalkey, is going on tolerably well. News of Srs. of Mercy,
Glasthule and Daughters of the Heart of Mary , Kingstown.
37 11 Apr. C.W. Russell, Maynooth College, thanking +C. for
reply. He has conveyed +C.'s decision (dismissal) to Mr. 0 ’ H., who was
shocked and requested leave & write to +C. Russell allowed him to stay
pending +C.'s reply, but is arranging a place for Mr. 0'Carroll as well. R.
also mentions another Dublin student, Christopher Monaghan, whose father
is accused of forging a codicil to a will.
R. encloses an unsigned note by a doctor, certifying O'H.'s disease. Also a
note marked "private" from R. himself, with details. And letter of Geo. R. 0
'Hanlon to +C, protesting his innocence of any fault, and begging to be told
why he must, leave, after 7 years. He even offers to spend a year at another
seminary at his own expense.
R. again hopes +C. may find the Maynooth practice justified (re times of
ordination?), and: refers to letters of +Troy. ( Cf. no. 27 above).
38 14 Apr. Russell, Maynooth College, to +C, confirming
the place for Mr. 0'Carroll. Re Mr. O'H., R. has seen his letter (to +C?) and
finds it. presents his (R.’s) attitude too favourably and tends to put the
odium on +0;. He suggests how this can be corrected.
39 20 Apr. D. Byrne, Celbridge, to + C, with a statement
attached re the marriage of Mr. Dease and Miss Grattan.
40 22 Apr. T. Pope, Marlboro' St., to +C, re riotous conduct of two servants in the house.
41 23 Apr. Pamphlet: To the Electors of Dublin, extracted
from Freeman's Journal: Address of Meath Clergy (51 names) to the
Electors and People of Meath against Lord Jn. Russell and the Whigs:. It
also contains the Letter of Lord Jn. Russell to the Bp. of Durham, 4 Nov.,
1850, against Popery.
42 20 May Jn. Dunne, Carlow Clooege, to +C., welcoming him home and reporting on the
Dublin students (14). He hopes +C. can come for closing day, 30 June.

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43 24 May Thos. Longman, Hampton on the hill, Warwick, to
"Dear Revd. Sir", enclosing a circular and a printed poem. He seeks money to complete
the new church in Warwick town, three miles away.
44 28 May J. McEncroe (Sydney), at All Hallow, to +C, seeking his help in securing Rev.
Dr. Kane, former professors in Carlow College, as Rector of St. John's College,
Sydney. (Fr. Anderdon declined).
45 4 June R. Hackett, Maynooth College, to +C, welcoming
him home, etc.
46 7 June Jas. Roche, P.P., Wexford, to +C., inviting him
to dedication of church of the Assumption, 11 Sep.
47 8 June J. O'Rourke, Kingstown, to +C, re lack of response from the
Admiralty to his complaints about H . M . S . Ajax.
48 13 June R. Galvin, Rathdrum, to +C. , seeking his inter-
vention re Trooperstown N . S . , which is under the patronage of
Henry Grattan and is conducted by an incompetent young man.
49 13 June S.H. Rosecrans (ex-Urban College), Cincinnati, to
+C, recommending Rev. D. Whelan, visiting Ireland for health.
50 12-20 June Press-cuttings: Notices of Month's Memory Mass
for Canon Sheridan, P.P., Kingstown.
51 20 June (Printed Circular to B p s . ) : Jn O'Rourke, Chaplain of St. Mary's,
Kingstown, on State of Catholics in the Navy. He adds a note to
+C, asking him to bring the question before the Bps.
52 21 June J. O'Rourke, Kingstown, to +C, re sending statement to Duke of
Somerset and re getting the Bps. at their meeting to express
dissatisfaction.
53 21 June M. O'Kane, P . P . , Omagh, to +C., asking him to
induce Mrs. Ball to lend £500 to complete the convent and poor
school at Omagh.
54 22 June Jas. Carr, Douglas, I . O . M . , to +C, inviting him
to the opening of their new church on 4 Aug. He wants to
impress the heretics.
55 11 July J. McEncroe, at Thurles, to + C . Rev. Dr. Forde
having declined the Rectorship at Sydney, and Rev. Dr. Forrest
having been recommended, he asks +C. to sound him and let him go
if willing.
56 14 July J. Hamilton, Blessington, to +C, seeking letter
re Purcell's marriage ease.
57 14 July Ml. Doyle, Skerries, to +C, seeking vacant curacy in Meath St.
58 20 July Jas. Gartlan to +C, thanking for approbation of
report; of Cath. University.
59 24 July C.W. Russell, at Dundalk, to +C. Just back from
seeing Monsell and. Gladstone in London, and previously Cardwell, he
wishes to see +C. re a confidential suggestion. Monsell spoke very well in
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60 24 July T. Kilroe, Roscommon, to +C, thanking for his
kind intervention with the Bp., and stating that he has now been
appointed to replace the junior curate of Athlone. (Cf. no. 26
above)
61 24 July J. O'Rourke, Kingstown, to +C., acknowledging
letter and saying he will publish a letter to Lord Campden and will
arrange re the full correspondence as soon as possible.
62 26 July J. McEncroe, at Cahir, to +C. He has had very
favourable reports of Dr. Forrest, and thinks he will accept the
Sydney post if +C approves.
63 31 July Henry From by, St. Thos. of Canterbury's Education
Fund, Birmingham,, to +C, offering help in providing an illustrated
compendium of Sacred History for Irish Schools.
64 1 Aug. Eugene Clarke, Ballytore, to +C., repaying re
Mr. Greenham's attitude to Church holidays in his factory.
65 1 Aug. David P. Mulcahy, Irishtown, to +C, recommending a student in
Waterford College for Dublin Diocese.
66 3 Aug. Fras. Germaine, Kingstown, to +C., re Will of late
P.P. of Bray (Alex. Roche).
67 5 Aug. (Printed) W. Meyler, Westland Row. to +C., agreeing to attend (at Bps.'
meeting? ) and professing complete orthodoxy and submission to
authority.
68 15 Aug. Printed Circular and Appeal (addressed to +C):
Patk. Lavelle, R.C.A.: The Plunket Persecution in Partry - Bp. Plunket
and his daughters forcing poor Catholic children to attend their
proselytizing schools.
Attached: Leaflet re Fr. Lavelle receiving back some, "converts" into the
Church. (Apparently sent by Bp. Grant to Dr. Yore).
69 18 Aug. Ml. Cuffe, at London, to +C. He and Fr. Molony
were recalled from India by +Grant at the request of the Secretary at War.
They don't know where they will be posted.
70 21 Aug. Jas. O'Brien, All Hallows, to +C. Lest Dr. Woodlock should represent him as
"turbulent" because he told +C. the real state of affairs there, he states two
facts:- (i) Woodlock recently praised his devotion to duty; (ii) At the last
Community meeting he (O'B.) proposed that they should all make simple
vows of obedience to Woodlock for three years.
71 25 Aug. J. O'Rourke, Kingstown, to +C. , seeking privileges for blessings, etc.
72 27 Aug. Jas. Corr, Matthew Lynch, Chr. Nolan, Jas. A.
Tracy, C.C.s, High St., to +C, complaining that Fr. Mooney, P.P., is
unfair re collections, etc.
73 27 Aug. Berd. Burke, Westport, to +C., complaining that
+MacHale persecutes him, a former V.G., and if +C. will not receive
his appeal as Apostolic Legate he proposes to go to Rome. Letters
enclosed (not here)

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74 30 Aug. Unsigned, Dublin, marked "gave this to Mr. Godley"
List of Military Stations in Dublin, and need for Chapels, Chaplains,
etc.
75 31 Aug. A. Quinn, Athy, to +C, re observing the limitations and
conditions of Fr. Doyle's endowments, as laid down by him and
confirmed by +Murray. He mentions Maynooth, Clonliffe, and
Harcourt St. Seminary.
76 1 Sep. Jn. Murphy, Rolestown, to + C . , re date for Confirmation.
77 6 Sep. C. W. Russell, Maynooth College, to +C., re
failure of a Dublin student, Mr. Leegan. Notice enclosed (not
here). He also mentions a Mr. Barron in a Kildare place. P.S.
re studies.
78 8 Sep. British Passport for Rev. Ml. J. Brady, travelling on the Continent
with Rev. Arthur Doran.
79 14 Sep. T. O'Malley, Aughrim St., Dublin, to +Derry (Clonfert),
arguing that the Inspector of Reformatories should be a Catholic priest,
and asking for a letter stating this and recommending O'Malley if
possible.
80 18 Sep. P. Dunne, Tullamore, to +C, begging him to urge
Propaganda to regulate the Chruch in Australia. He claims to have
prevented public meetings in Melbourne (where he worked for seven
years) such as caused scandal in Sydney. He has nothing against
+Goold, who has been misled, and he is still willing to help in preparing
priests for Australia.
81 19 Sep. M. O'Brien, Caherconlish, to Dr. Woodlock, thanking
for kind notice of his attention to the late
Rev. Dr. McK ------- ?, and detailing funeral expenses.
82 22 Sep. B. Burke, Westport, to +C, complaining that
+MacHale will not let him retire on a reasonable pension (after 47
years and much ill-health) or even take sick-leave. He encloses
some letters; the only one here is a copy of a request to +MacH. for
sack-leave, dated 6 Sep., '59, unanswered so far. He still thinks
of going to Rome.(Cf. 73)
83 23 Sep. C . W . Russell, Maynooth College, to +C. , sending
list (not here). He mentions an Office for Mr. Hussey, in case + C.
would like to come. Mr. Gerald Hussey does not wish to be a
trustee. There is an agitation to convert the vacant lay trusteeship
into an ecclesiastical one for Dr. Derry. It will hardly succeed.
84 28 Sep. J. McEneroe, at All Hallows, to +C., re the troubles in Sydney.
Several influential Catholics have petitioned the Holy See to send a
Delegate. He strongly recommends +Ullathorne, who knows the
situation and never approved of +Polding's policy of bringing priests
of his own Order (O.S.B.). He seeks + C . ' s opinion before
writing to Prop.
85 1 Oct. (Damaged) Cutting from Dublin Evening Post:
Letter of Jas. Maher, P.P., Carlow-Graigue, on “The Revivals in
Ulster”)

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86 1 Oct. L. Parsly, C . C . , Dublin, saying he wrote to Drs.
Yore, Meagher and O'Connell, as +C. had desired. He encloses
Meagher's reply (not here).
87 1 Oct. Same to +C, re Dr. Yore's letter to Col. Wynyard (not here;
see V.G . s ) .
88 7 Oct. T. Kilroe, Athlone, to +C, asking him to recommend him to +
Gillooly for the vacant parish of Frenchpark.
89 12 Oct.. P. Murray, Mama Maynooth College, to +C, re his
book now in course of preparation.
90 17 Oct. R.J. Murtagh, Kilcullen, to +C., replying re collection for
expenses of the Abbey and re the new, school..
91 23 Oct. (59?) Fr. Molony, Rochester, Kent, to +C,very concerned re struggle in
Italy and impressed by the Pope. Praise for great meeting (in Dublin).
92 28 Oct. Major T. Molony, Brompton, Chatham, to +C, hoping for transfer to
Dublin, where there are too few. chaplains, while here there are too
many. His interview with Sydney Herbert, who promised to forward
his views. He urges + C. to mind hie health and to live outside
the city. Greetings to + C . ' s relatives.
93 8 Nov. Augustine J. O'Reilly, Irish College, Rome, to
+C, thanking for free place, which relieves his brothers. He will
always pray for +C.
8 Nov. (On Back) Note from P.F.M. (Moran). Political
concessions by the Pope. Extensions to Propaganda College.
Anecdote re Victor Emmanuel.
94 14 Nov. J. Redmond, Arklow, to Fr. Murray, explaining
absence from Chapter. Lady Milford, sister of
Lady Catherine Petre, has become a Catholic.
Mr. Murphy will call with the orphan boy and £10.
95 17 Nov. H. Formby, Birmingham, to +C, sending pamphlet on
St.. Catherine. Again seeks support in his effort to provide
school-books on Church history and doctrines.
96 18 Nov. Fr. Molony, Rochester, Kent, to +C. Glad to hear
of his better health and of great meeting in Marlboro ' St. for the
Pope. He hopes this will be done everywhere and that the Pope will
triumph.
97 21 Nov. Denis Heffeman(?), St. Patrick's (Ringsend?), to
+ C, thanking for note and telling of his efforts to save the faith of a
poor family.
98 21 Nov. C.W. Russell, Maynooth College, to +C, saying Mr.
O'Brien was expelled for introducing whiskey.
99 27 Nov. Lar. Toole, Manchester, to Revd. Mother (Ball?),
seeking another nun for the Loretto convent.
100 3 Dec. P. Lavelle, in Dublin, to +C, seeking sanction
for his appeal for the parents of the children rescued from Bp.
Plunket's proselytizing schools. Written on back of printed appeal
quoting +MacH.

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101 11 Dec. (Printed) Geo. Montgomery, Missionary Priest,
Wednesbury, Staffs.: Address of his Catholics to Pope Pius IX.
102 13 Dec. J. Hamilton, Blessington, to + C, acknowledging
note. Though Master and Mistress in Blessington Schools are
Protestants, he has arranged for religious instruction for half an
hour daily by monitors and elder pupils. He visits often and brings
the Catholic children to the Chapel. The teachers in the other
schools are Catholics.
103 16 Dec. C.W. Russell, Maynooth College, to +C, urging
that Mr. O'Reilly should finish his course before being ordained.
104 21 Dec. Richd. Marner, Belfast, to +C., thanking for letter
and saying he expects to be able to substantiate all his statements
re Belfast Model School and to bring out some new matter.
105 21 Dec. C.W.. Russell, Maynooth College, re a book available in London.
He has told Mr. O'Reilly he will not be ordained early. He mentions
his own petition to the Cardinal Prefect to prevent his appointment
(to a Bishopric?)
106 28 Dec. J. Miley (P.P.), Bray, to +C, seeking charity
funds for the poor of Bray, where there are no rich parishioners.
He encloses a paper (not here) and says the vestry is destitute of
vestments, etc. His health is bad. If he cannot have the convent
chaplaincy, he can afford only one curate. Rev. Mr. Trevor is
out sick.
107 29 Dec. Jas. Healy, Bray, to +C, acknowledging note
and stating that Dr. Miley is in Bray and will explain why a
Sunday Mass was omitted.
108 30 Dec. J. Miley, Bray, to +C., acknowledging letter
and explaining why the Mass was omitted through nobody's fault.
Though he is not there by his own choice, he means to devote
himself to the Bray mission.
109 31 Dec. R. Marker, Belfast, to +C., thanking for letter and reporting on anti-
Catholic conduct in the Model School. He mentions Mr.
Keenan's visit. He fears that the private investigation will cover up
the complaints.
110 1858-59 (In envelope) Rev. J. Butler,. Marlboro' St.:-?
Accounts, etc., re Mecklenburgh St. Schools.
111 ? Latin Prayer Leaflet of Pia Unio Sacerdotum.
112 ? B. Galvin(Rathdrum): Headings for Enquiry into
Shilelagh Workhouse.
113 ? (In Italian) Cav. J. Merode to "Monsignore Veneratissimo" re a function
(Papal?).

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1 17 Jan. D.A. Fogarty, CD.., Vic. Prov. , Clarendon St., to
+C. Having received the General's consent, he seeks + C . ' s
approval for a Novitiate at Loughrea.
2 8 Pet. Thos. McNamara, St. Peter's, Phibsboro', to +C,
re the impossible situation in the Irish College, Paris, where the
office of Administrator is practically incompatible with that of
Presidents The budget was so cut down that it meant starving' the
students. The Vincentians will just have to pull out.
3 22 Feb. Fras. J. Lynch, O . M . I., Inchicore, to +C., re a
complicated marriage case.
4 28 Feb. T. McNamara, Phibsboro , to +C, saying he was_not
trying to force any course of action on + C, but simply to
explain how impossible the present situation is. Up to now
except for a brief period, the same man was Rector and
Administrator. He comments on the circular on education and on
the splendid lead given by Cork.
He wonders about a free place in I. College, Rome, for a Mr.
Russell. He mentions the Nat. Board's reply to +Cantwell's
complaints re an Inspector attending a freemason meeting.
5 18 Mar. Corn. Crotty, Carmelite, Dublin, to +C. , re a
marriage case.
6 29 .Apr. (In Latin) Fr. Natalis, Supr. General of Discalced
Carmelites, Rome, expressing consent for novitiate at Loughrea, but
wishing that the house should have sufficient personnel and
resources for the purpose.
7 7 June (In Italian) Fr. Jerome Priori, G e n l . (? ) , Trapani
(Sicily), to Fr. Jn. Spratt, Ex-Provincial of the Carmelites, Dublin,
re getting Fr. Bennet to convoke a Provincial Chapter to hold
elections and
send the results to Rome.
8 9 June D.A. Fogarty, CD. Vie. Prov., Clarendon St.,
certifying that the Loughrea establishment is adequate for a
novitiate, that Clarendon St. will make up any deficit, and the
novices will be well trained.
9 9 June (In Italian) Fr. Ger....?, Dominican, Constantinople, to +C,
seeking help in paying big debt (£4,000) for churches there and
in Smyrna. He mentions an Irish priest, Robt. Molloy, who
praised +C 's charity. The writer tried the Propagation in Lyon
without success. He wrote to Fr. Thos. Burke, who was his
novice student in Rome. He cannot get help in Italy owing to
poverty there. He mentions the prophecies of a Sr. Colomba.
10 22 June L. Cosgrave (Franciscan), Wexford, to +C , replying
to his letter, and clarifying his position re +Leahy of Cashel and
the question of removing Fr. McNamara from Thurles and selling
the house there.
11 29 June Same to +C., glad the Abp. Of Cashel is writing to the General. He
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12 7 July Br. Joseph (Carmelite), Loughrea, to Fr. Provincial, enclosing a letter and telling of
the B.'s cordial reception of Fr. O'Brien, who is popular with the secular priests.
13 25 July P. Kelsh, Castleknock College, to +C, resigning
Chaplaincy of R.H.M. School.
14 4 Aug. (In Latin) Ml. A. Muldoon, Commissary General of
Capuchins in Ireland, Dublin, to Fr. Laurence O'Flynn,
appointing him to the Cork convent.
15 8 Aug. (In French) J. (Holley?) (Mother-house of
Holy Ghost Congr,, Paris), at Dublin, to "Monseigneur", re their
aims in seeking a foundation in Ireland:- (i) To form English
speaking missionaries; ( i i ) To help in the Diocese as far as may
be desired. They will not "quest".
16 14 Aug. (French) Same. Before returning to Paris, he will
see Mgr. of Killarney, who has offered them the direction of his
Seminary. He will call at +C. ' s house for the letter promised for
the Sup. Gen. He thanks + C . for permission to set up in the
Diocese. He feels the Sup. Gen. will approve of buying the house
in Blanchardstown.
17 15 Sep. J. Finigan, Heytesbury St., to +C, begging him
to have some provision made for him in his poverty and ill-health.
18 21 Sep. Jn. Spratt, Carmelite, to +C. On behalf of the
Committee of the Catholic Young Men's Society, he assures +C.,
that Mr. Murray, Hon. Sec., had no sanction for requesting + C . ' s
approval for Mr. Moore as a lecturer.
19 22 Sep. Jas. Finigan, Heytesbury St., to +C, enclosing
copy of a letter purporting to be from +C. but which he believes is
spurious. His conscience is clear re his duty to his superiors. All
he asks of Mrs. Fogarty and O'Hanlon is sustenance.
17 Sep. (attached; copy) +Paul Cullen to Fr. Finigan, advising him to call on
Fr. Fogarty and be guided by him, even if it means going to a
foreign convent. + C. will write to Fr. Fogarty.
20 25 Sep. J. Spratt, Carmelite: Convent, to +C. , re hundreds
of homeless children in Dublin "sleeping rough", destitute young
women refused shelter in Police Stations, the Night Asylum in Bow
St. a proselytizing centre, crying need for a proper Night Asylum.
21 3 Oct. M.A. Muldoon, O.S.F.C, Prussia St., to +C. He
silk withdrew faculties from Fr. Ashe because he refused to live in
the community. Their affairs are in a deplorable state. He begs
for an Interview.' for the community with + C .
22 3 Oct. D. Fogarty, CD., Clarendon St., to +C. Fr. Finegan is
now in Loughrea and likely to go on well. Thanks to +C. for giving
faculties to Fr. Mahon, now to be Prior in Loughrea. He seeks faculties
for Fr. O'Brien, coming from Loughrea.
.-.

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23 3 Nov. (In French) J. Leman, Supr., Holy Ghost Fathers,
Blanchardstown, to +C, giving the desired information. Their aim
in Ireland is stated in the enclosed letter (not here) of their founder
in 1842 to Hand, first Snpr. of All Hallows. It is, to form M fervent
missionaries for the English Colonies, to form them in the religious
and the apostolic life. French missionaries are generally not acceptable in
English Colonies.
When they learn English, they will gladly help in the (Dublin)
Diocese. +C. has voiced the fear that they might burden the
charity of the faithful. They will not. They know Ireland is poor.
They have some resources. He gives some figures. They will not
"quest". The P.P. of Blanchardstown has welcomed them and given
the enclosed letter (not h e r e ) .
24 3 Nov. Same to +C, seeking some favours:- 1) Reservat-
ion of Bl. Sacramant; 2) Faculties for confessions; 3) Benediction
of Bl. Sacrament.
25 20 Nov. Jn. Curtis, S.J., Gardiner St., to + C, promising
to help all he can at Hampton Convent, but pointing out that they are
heavily In debt and in other difficulties.
26 21 Nov. (In Latin) Fr. J. Priori, Prior-General (Carmel-
i tes), Rome, to Fr. Albert Bennett, ex-Provineial, Dublin, strongly
complaining that In Bennett's letter there was no mention of the
present head, of the Province. This is very irregular.
27 29 Nov. Printed Pamphlet: Information re Original Endow-
ment and Present Condition of St. Patrick's College of Lisbon
(founded by Ximenes in the 1620s and now in ruins).
28 2 Dec. +W..J. Whelan, Clarendon St., to Mgr. Meagher, re
Mr. O ' Brien 's expulsion from Maynooth College. He is now a
Carmelite, but +W7. thinks he should not be in Dublin, as this
may give scandal to young priests.
29 3 Dec. L. Fogarty, Clarendon S t . , to +C., re faculties
for Fr. O'Brien.
30 3 Dee. D. O'Brien, Rome, to Rev. Mr. McDonnell, inform-
ing him of the General's response to his petition for leave to go on
a foreign mission.
31 5 Dec. Br. Peter J. Hanrahan (Franciscan), Merchants'
Quay, to Dr. Murray ( s e c . ) , sending £13 collected for the
Catholic University.
32 10 Dec. D. Fogarty, Clarendon St., to +C, re Fr. 0' Brien
and his leaving Maynooth.
33 16 Dec. A.B. MacLaughlin, Ara Coeli, Rome, to Rev. Dr.
Meehan, SS. Michael & J o h n ' s , Dublin (not posted till 2 J an .,
I860), explaining long delay in answering letters. He finds there are
no documents re the Earls in S. Pietro Montorio; Wadding probably
brought them to St. Isidore's. The tomb is well preserved. He
mentions the ban on removing MSS. from Rome, but thinks there

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34 19 Dec. D. Fogarty, Clarendon St., to +C,begging facuties for Fr. O Brien preaching, for a few
months until he can return to Loughrea.

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File III: Nuns, 1859
1 9 Jan. Sr. H.F.M. MacCarthy, Charity, H a r o l d ' s Cross,
to + C . (in Rome), sending good wishes and prayers, news of
Congregation, schools, good work of Fr. McCormack,
Chaplain. Seeks permission to celebrate Feast of Presentation
of B.V. M. on 21 Nov. with Plenary Indulgence. Mrs. Clifford
is very ill.
2 26 Jan. M.F. Murphy, Loretto, Navan, to +C, seeking an
introduction for her brother and sisters, going to Florence and
Rome.
3 14 Feb. Frances Ball, Loretto, Rathfarnham, to +C. She
sends (by a messenger) a copy of the Constitutions and
Rules as received in York in 1814, with additions by Abp.
Murray. Printed leaflet attached to this letter re
commutation of rule of twice-weekly confession.
4 22 Feb. H.F.M. MacCarthy, Charity, H a r o l d ' s Cross, to +C,
thanking for letters and Rescript, and hoping for his return soon.
Their church is nearly finished. Much illness. Six new novices.
Comments on visit of Prince of Wales to Rome, etc.
5 2 Mar. F. Ball, Rathfarnham, to +C, seeking permission
to accept a newly-built convent and school in Queen's
County.
6 26 Mar. Same to +C. She quotes from the Bull of Benedict
XIV re the authority of the General Superioress. She also refers
to several points in the Constitutions of the I.B.V.M., with
additions by +Murray, which she recently sent to +C. Mrs.
Lopez wishes to build at Bray, but the Trustees of Rathfarnham
will not grant subsidies lest the Bray nuns, like those of
Stephen's Green, might assert their independence and alienate the
property from the Mother House.
7 5 June M.J. Kelly, P(Presentation) Convent, Maynooth, to
+ C, thanking for cash sent, and glad he is home and hoping
he will visit there.
8 7 June M. Jn. Baptist, Hampton (Carmel), to +C., glad he
is convalescent, warning against overwork, and begging that Fr.
Dowley be left as their immediate superior.
9 8 June M. Magdalen Corrigan, Mitigated Carmelite, Black-
rock, to +C, praying that if sickness is to come it may strike her
instead of +C, to whom she is indebted for being there and not
in a lunatic asylum, as she deserved for her scandals. She
praises the Prioress and hopes she will continue as such.
10 9 June Sr. M. de Sales Vigne, St. Malaches (Mercy?), to
+C. She writes by direction of the Primate, seeking + C . ' s
advice re a lay Sister who left and now seeks support.
11 15 Juice M.V. Harnett, Mercy, Roscommon, to +C, enclosing
letter (not here) from +Gilloolv. who wants them to go to law over
a disputed piece of ground; defeat would expose the sisters to public
reproach. She seeks leave either to engage a solicitor for themselves
or to hand the property temporarily in trust to Mr.Irwin.

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12 18 June M. Joseph Hickey, Pres., Richmond, to +C, seeking leave to go to
California, as she has long wished.
13 21 June M.J. Imelda, Loretto, Baymount, to + C, begging him confidentially to
have their local Superior changed.
Margt. Aylward, St. Bridget's, Eccles St., toa +C'. , complaining that
Fr. McNamara has virtually called her a liar by forbidding his
Confraternity men to collect for St.. Bridget's; after +C. had
authorized her to ask them.
14 21 June Same to +C, further complaining that Fr. McN. has told one of the
collectors that Miss A. toad some disagreement with the Ladies of his
Association. This is untrue.
16 25 June Thomassin, Sacred Heart, Glasnevin, to +C, hop-
ing he is now well enough to visit there.
17 5 July Sr. M . M . Norris, Mercy, Baggot St., to +C, hoping
he can come for professions and receptions.
18 8 July Sr. M. Genevieve Doyle, Loretto, N. Gt. George's
St., to +C, begging leave to return to Rathfarn-ham to "dear Revd.
Mother", for the sake of good conventual life: and to get farther
away from her relatives. She also mentions that there some matters
re the constitutions which are liable to abuse and which she would like
to discuss with +C.
19 8 July (In French) Sr. M. Jeanne de la Croix, Supr. , Red-
emptoristines, 2 Drumcondra, to +C, begging him to authorize
officially their establishment in his Diocese and to grant some
permissions- to enable them to fulfil their special vocation. Mgr. Malou
(Bp. of Bruges) assured them that +C. would protect their observances
and way of life, centred around the Bl. Sacrament and dedicated to
reparation and prayer for the Church, sinners and the whole world.
She asks that the Jesuits may be their chaplains, as they understand
them and X can supply their needs. She also seeks some financial aid,
especially re the house No. 4, which was almost in ruins and which they
had to repair before they could let it.
20 16 July Sr. H.F.M. MacCarthy, Charity, Our Lady's Mount,
to + C . , saying his decision re Miss fanny Healy's leaving the
Congregation has been carried out, after she had created some violent
scenes. In case she appeals to +G., he will know the kind she is.
She wants release from her vows; this is for +C. to decide.
21 19 July M.I. Catherine Conolly, Loretto, Letterkenny, to
+C. , seeking financial help in this difficult mission.
22 21 .Aug. Catherine Blackney (lay person?), 20 Gardiner PI.,
to +C, re the possibility of her sister (Dominican nun) going to
another convent (Cabra) for a while for health's sake.

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24 25 Oct. M.J. Kelly, Pres., Maynooth, to +C, thanking for
note and cheque and seeking permissions re a confessor and a retreat
giver.
25 2 Nov. M. Augustine Dolphin (Carmelite) to +C, Very hard
to read; some of it is over-written. She seems to complain of
irregularities in the community and to want a transfer. She mentions
Loughrea, Tranquilla, Ross; Dr. Whelan and Fr. O'Hanlon.
26 10 Nov. Mary Anne Ryan, Carmel, Loughrea, to +C. , lamenting
their bad financial state while a novice is to be professed without a
penny. She adds an extract from the constitutions on this point, and
says the novice could get into a better-off community.
27 16 Nov. M. Ignatius Barratt, St. Joseph's (Loretto?), Bal-
briggan, to +C, seeking a Papal blessing, medals, indulgences, etc.
28 19 Nov. Legal Document:(Copy) Query on behalf of the Super-
ioress of Baggot St. Convent with copy of Opinion of Mr. Sergeant
O'Hagan thereon (Cavanagh and O'Hagan, Solrs.). The query
concerns an alleged libel in the Irish Times.
Asy,o copies of opinions of Attorney General (J.D. Fitzgerald) and
Solicitor General (R. Deasy) (3/1/ ! 60; damaged). They suggest
applying for a criminal information. Also attached is a cutting from
Irish Times of 4 N o v . , 1859 - the offending letter. And a covering
letter of Arthur O'Hagan (solr.) to +C, dated 4 J a n . , 1859
(should be 186O?0 saying the Superioress proposed to apply for a
criminal information.
29 30 Nov. M. Augustine Dolphin, Mt.. Carmel Convent, to +C,
again bemoaning the extreme poverty of the convent, where a novice
is to be professed without dowry.
30 11 Dec. (In Latin) J.B. Roes, Rector, C.SS.R., Limerick,
to +C; having been nominated by his superiors as extraordinary confessor
the Redemptoristine nuns to in Drumcondra, he seeks jurisdiction and
faculties to absolve them and any others who may come to him.
31 11 Dec. F. Ball, R'farnham, to +C., enclosing letter from
Canon Toole (Cf. Filer,No. 99). She seeks leave for Sr. Murphy to
be lent to Manchester for a time. She also seeks leave for the
community to communicate on Christmas Eve, as last year.
32 24 Dec. Barff Burley & C o . , Lr. Ormond Quay, to "Revd. Madam", with
estimate for major alterations to chaple.
33 30 Dec. (Incomplete; no signature) —?, Hampton (Carmel), Drumcondra, to
+C, requesting leave to try to recruit a Sister (who is willing) to
come there from Mt. Carmel Convent in place of one who went to
Lakelands for health and has stayed by order of Superiors; she is
sorely missed in Hampton. This is written by direction of Fr. Curtis,
S.J.
She also asks for an extraordinary confessor, preferably Dr.
Dowley.
34 31 Dec (In French) Sr. M. Jeanne, St. Alphonsus’.2 Drum-condre Rd., to +C.,
with N.Yr. greetings and request for blessing. They hope for a visit from
him

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35 ? (French) Sr. M. Jeanne, St. Alphonsus,
to +C. , with Christmas greetings and seeking leave for a private
midnight Mass. She also mentions the nomination of the Limerick
Rector as extraordinary confessor (Cf. no. 30 above).
36 ? (Incomplete; no signature )Probably from M.A. Dolphin
Mt. Carmel, to +C. , protesting at his allowing the novice to be
professed without a penny. If they only wait till March, her
father might make some settlement. The writer herself nearly died
because the convent could not afford the requisite medical and
surgical attendahce.
37 ? (Incomplete; no signature) —? to +C, complying
with his directions to explain why she left Sydney to return to the
congregation in which she made her vows. It was largely due to
changes made in the vows, discipline and customs. .Abp.
Folding constituted himself their Head Superior for nearly ten years.

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Laity, July - December, 1859
1 2 July (Incomplete; no signature) — ?, London, to Will-
iam — ?, replying to a letter and referring to a loan to "be repaid by
the writer.
2 4 July (Unsigned) — ?, Kong Kong, to - £ C . ( ? ) , renewing
request for Christian Brothers to teach there:
3 6 July Jas. Burke and Jn. E. O'Cavanagh, Secretaries,
Catholic Aid Society, London, to +C, sending prospectus (not here)
and seeking his enrolment.
4 7 July Mrs. Jas. Scully, Tramore, asking +C. to take some
tickets for Tramore Church Bazaar.
5 8 July (No. 1, copy) Jn. Bourke Hogan, Mulgrave Place, to
+ C, re a priest from Marlboro 1 St. having been called in to visit him
when ill and reported insane. He asks +C. to investigate.
6 9 July Jn. F. Maguire ( M . P . ) , Westminster, to Rev. Thos.
Kieran, P.P., Swords, enclosing printed copy of Petition of Catholic
Inhabitants of Swords, presented in Parliament, and seeking for the
Catholics their due share of the endowment of the Borough Schools.
Signed by Robt. Russell Cruise, Chairman, T. Kieran, P.P., Jn.
O'Reilly, C.C., etc,
7 14 July (No. 2, copy) J.B. Hogan, Mulgrave PI., to -+C,
awaiting response to previous letter (no. 5 above), He thought it best
to write to +C. when the Priest could not credit his statement because
he had heard he was mad.
8 14 July Receipt of Lee. Keogh, Grocer, Marlboro St., for
£6 reed, from +C. fax Miss Aylward as cash paid by Keogh for nursing
deserted children.
9 14 July Mr. Creagh, Mountjoy Sq., calls -+C.'s attention
to the movement now in progress against the poor of Ireland by
amalgamating Unions and disendowing the Church and Workhouse
Chaplaincies. Creagh seeks + C . , s influence with the Irish Hierarchy
and Clergy. Letter enclosed (not h e r e ) . Attached is an undated
incomplete letter of Creagh re giving copies of some document to the
French Chaplain of the "Artemis", so as to solicit the Empress's
patronage for the Irish College, Paris.
10 18 July Notice from Hibernian Bank, Dublin, to +C., re
interest on Deposit Receipts.
11 19 July J.B. Hogan, Mulgrave,P1., to C.B. Lyons ( A b p . ' s
Sec), enclosing copies of his two letters sent to +C. (nos. 5 & 7
above). Rev. Mr. O'Parrell was the priest who called, and he
thought Mr. O'F. would communicate all to His Grace.
12 20 July Same to same, wanting to know if he got yesterday's
letter and the enclosed copies of letters to +C.
13 27 July R. More O'Ferrall, Balyna, to + C. , acknowledging
letter. He will call soon. He now writes re Catholic claims
on Govt, re Nat. Education. HE

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No. Date
13 27 Jul.? be discreet and united.
contd.
14 30 July Jn. P. Maguire, Westminster, To +C. , hoping he
is pleased with Maguire's recent speech in Parliament. He seems to
favour the Tories rather than the Whigs, who are anti-Papal. He
hopes the Bps.' pronouncement will be clear, precise? and emphatic.
The Protestants' desire for a purely denominational system is
suspicious. If Catholics can be kept from the Prot. schools and can
get their full share of the grant, then would a radical change work
well. He hopes +C. will recommend his book.
15 1 Aug. Miss Byrne (Gibraltar) thanks +C. and Mr. Lyons
( S e c. ) for the annuity (from Mrs. Ball).
16 4 Aug. (In French) Two notices re marriage of Prince
Ernest Alexander de Looz-Corswaren and Princess Mgrie Louise Godoy
de Bassano. (From Bonlez in Belgium and from Paris).
17 5 Aug. (Incomplete; damaged) Printed letter re intoler-
ance of Adelaide Hospital (Dublin) in banning Catholic priests.
18 6 Aug. Daniel Weadock, Soldier, Bengal, to +C. Perhaps
incomplete. He complains of anti-Catholic books in Army libraries and
of lack of Cath. Chaplains. He asks +C. to have h i s "pamphlet"
printed. He is from Arklow.
19 9 Aug. (and a copy) Leo Greenham, Inchaquire Factory,
Ballitore, to +C., thanking him for requesting Rev. Mr. Clarke
( P . P . ) to call re statement he (Greenham) handed to +C. last
month. He explains how much he loses by allowing observance of
Church Holidays. Financial statement added.
20 10 Aug. Thos. Baker Jone, Hon. See., Sarsfield Testimonial,
Mayor's Office, Limerick, to +C., sending Address (not here) and
telling of the project to erect a monument to Sarsfield, with names of
principal subscribers. He seeks a subscription.
21 20 Aug. (In French) A m e r t ( ? ) , A l b y ( ? ) , France, to Abp.
Three pages, faded, almost illegible.
22 23 Aug. Jn. T. Devereux, Wexford, to +C., inviting him
to be his guest when he comes for the dedication of the new church
of the Assumption on 11 Sep.
23 24 Aug. Fras- J. Connell, Wexford, to +C, with similar
invitation.
24 25 Aug. J.J., sending offering for Masses.
25 29 Aug. Carrol Naish, Limerick, to +C, seeking a free
bourse for his nine-year-old daughter in a school endowed by the will of his wife's
deceased sister, Miss Bridget Fitzgerald of Dublin. 29 Aug. (Attached) Mary C.
0'Carroll, Grange Gorman, supporting her brother-in-law's request.
26 29 Aug. Geo. Bowyer, London, to +C, agreeing with views

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36 10 Sep.
contd.28 Aug. (Copy; attached) W. Gernon to Rev. T. Jameson,
Vicar, Finglas, inquiring re the exclusive all
location to those of his own religious persuasion,
30 -Aug. (Attached; copy) Thos. Jameson, Finglas Vicarage,
to W. Gernon, saying no determination of exclusive application
has "been either made of acted on.
37 14 Sep. Redmond Jennings, Dublin, to +C,
Seeking help in tracing some documents re his ancient Mayo
family.
Note "by + C . ( ? ) : Answered; referred him to Franciscan Friary.
38 14 Sep. J.F. Maguire, Cork Examiner Office, to +C, send-
ing 12 copies of the paper with his letter to his constituency on
the National Education question. If +C. approves of it, it may be
useful to send copies to those whom +C. may desire to
enlighten or influence, (no copy here).
39 15 Sep. Jn. Borsin(?), Angel Hotel, Dublin, to +C., plead-
ing for Fr. Finigan of Clarendon St. Church, who is depending
on charitable friends and has been unjustly treated by his
brethren.
40 15 Sep. W . P . ( / ? ) Gordon, Douglas, I . O . M . , to his brother,
Capt. Jn. Gordon, complaining of not having received the policy
of insurance duly assigned.
41 19 Sep: (Incomplete; no signature) "Most private", Dublin,
to +C, seeking a testimonial as he applies for the secretaryship
of the Board of Charities in succession to Mr. Gernon, who is
seeking promotion. Sample letter enclosed (not here).
42 19 Sep. R.J. Levitt, Hon. Sec, St. V. de Paul Male Orph-
anage, to + C . , enclosing a communication (not h e r e ) and
hoping that +C. would refer any relevant cases to Col. Freeth
of London.
43 21 Sep. T. Baker Jones, Hon. Sec, Sarsfield Memorial
Committee, Limerick, to +C, renewing request for
subscription. (Cf. no. 20 above).
44 25 Sep. M.A. Owens (widow), Dublin, to +C. , seeking help
to furnish a small house, where she intends to take In
pupils.
45 25 Sep. Kate and Eliza O'Rorke, Dublin, to +C. Nieces
of the late Fr. O'Rorke, P.P., Celbridge, they seek relief.
46 26 Sep. W. Gernon, Sec, Charitable Donations Office,
Dublin, to +C, enclosing copies of further correspondence with the Vicar of
Finglas re the Hemming bequest. The Vicar seems determined to exercise
the discretion vested in him and his churchwardens. The Board can hardly
control this. However, Gernon will lay the correspondence before the Board.
10 Sep. (Copy; attached) Gernon to Rev. T. Jameson, acknowledging
his of 30 Aug., and wishing to know the amount invested and the mode of
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47 27 Sep. (Pte.) Jn. McSally, Colchester Camp. , to +C, seek ing a Key of
Heaven.
49 30 Sep. Subscriptions for rent (10s per month) of Mr. Rutter's house as
Catholic Chapel and School.
48 28 Sep. St. Mark's ? Ophthalmic Hospital, Lincoln Place, Dublin; Receipt
for £1 from +C.
50 1 Oct. Barth. Bo ran, A thy, to +C, An ex-Maynooth stud-
ent, he begs for a place in some seminary.
51 3 Oct. Ellen M. Keogh, Dublin, to +C, seeking a brief
interview for self and daughter, who, she hopes, will devote himself
to G o d 's service.
52 7 Oct. (In French) G. Ezeau, member of Council of Propag-
ation of the Faith, Paris, to +C, re allocation of 5,000 Fr. for Dublin
Diocese and a special testimony for the Catholic Institution for the
Deaf and Dumb. Also a note from the Treasurer sending an order
for 5,000 fr. - £198 odd.
53 8 Oct. L./C. Henry Wynyard, Town Major, Dublin, to Rev.
L. Parsley, R .C . Chaplain, seeking to know, on behalf of Gen.
Gascoigne, the arrangements for Divine Service for the R . C .
soldiery in this Garrison.
54 8 Oct. Patk. J. Murray, Hon- Sec, St. Kevin's Reform-
atory Committee, Dublin, to Mgr. Yore, recalling that some months
previously +C. was unable to receive a deputation re their financial
position, Since then, a collection in Cork and Cloyne for the Cork
Male Reformatory was very successful. A similar effort in Dublin
would help greatly. He gives figures of boys admitted, contributions
from Treasury, Co. Council and Corporation, debts and expenses, etc.
Subscription List attached.
55 10 Oct. Andrew Redmond, Dublin, to +C., seeking help in
getting a job.
56 13 Oct. (Copy) Testimonial of Prof, A. Mitchel, M.D.,
R. College of Surgeons, for Dr. Dwyer as Lecturer on Botany or
Natural History.
57 15 Oct. (Earl of), Fingall, Killeen Castle, to +C,
thanking for letter. He will attend the Maynooth Board meeting.
The vacancy caused by Mr. Hussey's death must be capably filled. He
recommends Mr. More O'Ferrall. He also mentions the; vacant
professorship to be filled.
58 18 Oct. Sidney Herbert, War Office, to + C, acknowledging
letter re spiritual care of R.C. soldiers. He is glad + C .
appreciates the placing of R.C. Chaplain: on the same footing as
Protestant. He dislikes,. however, the proposal to provide separate
chapels for R.C.s. He feels the present system of successive
services in the one chapel is more equal. If Catholics insist on
separate chapels, better go back to the old way of sending the troops
to local R.C. churches.

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59 20 Oct. (Count?) Karolyi (Austrian Embassy), London, to
+C., acknowledging letter, the contents of which will be transmitted
to Vienna. Regretting that +C. has not been able to find a
candidate for the Baron Brady foundation, he doubts if a further:
extension of time will can be granted. He will
notify +C. of the decision.
60 24 Oct. (Lord) Talbot de Malahide, M'Hide Castle, to "My
dear Sir", saying he has nothing in Abp.Talbot's handwriting or any MSS. relating to him
unless possibly a Latin poem. He has, however, some of his works, including one on
the Dublin Primacy (in reply to Plunket, etc. He mentions a short Life of the Abp. He
wishes +C. to be told of his desire to forward his researches.
61 27 Oct. J.W. Holden, Baths, Malahide, to Rev. T. Kieran,
P.P., Swords, re his unsuccessful effort to see +C. He has nor more information for -+C.
than what he has already given Fr. Kieran.
62 27 Oct. J. Bacon, War Office, to Rev. W. Yore, Dublin,
re payment for ministering to R.C. Troops. (£56 for four months).
63 28 Oct. Alex, M. Sullivan, Morning News Office, Dublin,
to$^ +C. Since +C. ' s recent Pastoral, the Irish people have been writing to the paper in
support of the Pope, suggesting public meetings, military volunteers, a national
subscription, etc. Ireland was the first Catholic nation to speak out for the Pope (through
+C.). Perhaps the Irish people should also lead. Sullivan will act as +C. directs.
64 Nov. Appeal for Protestant Female Blind Asylum, Dublin.
Subscription Form and List attached.
65 3 Nov. Dr. Samuel Nisbitt, Military Cantonment, Nemuch,
Bombay, to his brother, urging him to see a priest re getting his brother out of a
Protestant school in Bandon, where he was sent by Mr. Walker, Military Clergyman
at Fermoy.
66 8 Oct. (Printed) Correspondence re Religious Instruction
to 8 Nov. in Irish National Schools, initiated by Vincent
Scully, MP, Dublin, and involving Alex. Macdonnell Resident Commissioner of
National Education; the Secretaries of the Office of Nat. Education, Dublin and Edward
Cardwell, M.P., Chief Secretary for Ireland. Questions at issue:- (i) Catholic children
attending rel. instruction given by Protestants or Presbyterians without the express
direction of their parents; (ii) the original rules having been changed.
67 8 Nov. C.E. Eardly, President of the Evangelical Alliance,
Bedwell Park, Hatfield, to +C, begging him to justify untrue statements re the Ev.
Alliance reported to have been made by +C. when presiding at a meeting of Irish R.C.
Bps. and Clergy in Dublin.
68 10 Nov. (Printed) M.P., Berlin, to +C: On the Actual

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69 27 Nov. Thos. Hav e i s ( ? ) , Port Stanley, Falklands, to Re-.
Dr. Woodlock, reporting on the 170 Catholics there (list attached),
with no priest. He gathers those who will come for prayers and
instruction. Most are apathetic, 30 Sep. (Attached; copy?) Same
to Rev. A . D . Fahey, Buenos Ayres, asking for prayer-books and
catechisms, telling of his petition to Propaganda and to Card. Wiseman
for a priest, and letter from Rome. He expected a visit from a priest from
Buenos Ayres. Being no longer Colonial Manager, his means are very
limited; he has seven children. He tells of his efforts to gather the
people for prayers and instruction. They need a zealous priest. He
implores Fr. Fahey to help.
70 28 Nov. Wm. J. FitzPatrick, Stillorgan, to +C., anxious
for his opinion on writing am account of Penal Times in Ireland.
Unless he can get relevant documents, he will not try it. His Life of Dr.
Doyle is finished, hut needs careful revision. He would like +C to read
his article in the Telegraph on St. Mary's Blind Asylum.
71 28 Nov. (Printed; 3 copies) Edward Cardwell, Irish Office, to +C, re the
Govt.'s consideration of the Irish B p s . ' Memorial. Recalling the great
"benefits of the National Schools, the Govt., while approving of
combined secular and separate religious instruction, cannot accede to
the Bps. ' demands, which would mean a sectarian system. The Govt, will
always consider any abuse of the present system.
72 5 Dec. C.E. Eardly (Evang. Alliance), Hatfield, to +C,
enclosing report of + C . ' s speech from The Morning Star (to be
returned), and again asking him to justify what he reportedly said re
the Ev . Alliance encouraging outlaws against the Pope's tempora
Sovereignity. He purports to answer + C . ' s question re justifying
charges against the Pope by citing the Mortara case. Now let +C. answer
his question. (Cf. no. 67 above).
73 9 Dee. (Very hard to read) Laur. Esmonde White, Perns,
Co. Wexford, to +C., thanking for great kindness and mentioning
Mr. Fitzgerald.
74 12 Dec. Sir C. Eardly, Hatfield, sends +C. a copy prepared
for the Press of the reply which he has addressed to him. 12 Dec.
(Attached; incomplete; no signature) Eardly, Hatfield, to "Most
Revd. Sir", acknowledging letter. He denies that Ireland and England
are two Kingdoms. He challenges + C . ' s attempt to justify the Mortara
case. Mentions baptism of Jewish children in the Roman state, and
acceptance of an abandoned woman's testimony. Denies analogy with
Protestant Establishment in Ireland. Claims the Mortara case is
enough to convict the Roman state. It will be well for Rome when
priests cease to govern. He accepts with qualifications + C . ' s
correction of newspaper reports of his speech.
75 12 Dee. "A Parishioner of Rathfarnham" to +C, complaining of neglect and
carelessness re church and services.
76 17 Dec Invoice for crib figures and books for Hamburg

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77 21 Dec. Chas. Griffin, Leamington, to +C. Though not a R.C., he is
interested in Ireland, and seeks the Irish B p s . ' cooperation in
a scheme to prevent emigration by settling tenants as freeholders.
He mentions other schemes of his for which he got no credit.
78 24 Dec. Henry Devitt, Dublin, to +C, sending copy of the requisition (not
here) with 36 signatures. He will continue his efforts.
79 27 Dec. Bill from Lofthouse, Glover & Co., Hull, to +C. ,
for sending goods from Hamburg. (Cf. no. 76).
80 28 Dec. Jn. Sullivan, Cork, to +C, re his own letters on
the Papal question in reply to Mr. M.J. Barry. He submits the third
(not here). He would be glad to speak at the metropolitan meeting on
the historical and legal aspects of the question. P.S. He refers to
Mr. K. Petre, a writer in The Times, and traces the history of the
Petres.
81 29Dec. Sam Cooke, Brownstown, Thurles, to +C, thanking
for letter and "Historical Class Book" (Chr. B r o s . ) , This is too
dear for the Workhouse School; O'Neill Daunt's Catechism of Irish
His&ory will suit better. Refers to two deceased nuns, Mrs.
.Augustine and Mrs. Teresa. Good meeting in Thurles for the Pope.
82 ? J. P. Maguire to - + C , announcing eleven signatures.
He sends six copies of the Examiner, with an article that should be
widely circulated. Re timing of meeting, they ( M . P . s ? ) are in +
C.'s hands.
83 ? .Article on Poor Law Boards of Guardians, showing
preponderation of big property-holders and hence Protestants.
84 ? A. J. Walsh(? ), Phibsboro', to Rev. T. McNamara ,
constitution and rules which he (W.) has submitted. Better keep
his name out of it and let it seem to come entirely from Church
authorities.
85 ? — ? to +C, suggesting that the Curate of Jervis
St. Hospital should get a better place.
86 ? P.S. to a letter. Jn. Murphy, S ec., to +C, re com-
pleting school. Mentions Fr. Tyrrell. (Kilcullen ? ) .
87 ? — ? (Solicitors? ), 77 Lr. Gardiner St., re value
of a plot of ground at J o n e s ' s Road.
88 ? .Account of Dangers of the Poor-House to Young
Females.
89 ? (J.W. Kavanagh ?) Table of Students sent various
Counties (to Model Training School ?).