Green File 8 30/3 TROY- MURRAY 1816-1817

Green File 8, Murray-Troy; 1816-1817

1. (1816) A letter from Pope Pius VII to the Archbishops and bishops of Ireland, Drs Murray and Murphy presented him with a copy of the Resolutions passed by the Irish prelates at their meeting in August 1813. He is grieved and concerned at the manner in which Cardinal Litta's letter was received in Ireland, especially by the bishops. He argues that the concessions he made regarding the Veto simply followed on the lines laid down by his predecessors. The Irish bishops' fears are, he assures them, groundless; even should the London government do its worst the Veto, as he had proposed it, could not injure or destroy religion. Date: 1 Feb. 1816. Venerabiles Fratres salutem etc.

2. (1816) A copy of a letter signed by all the Irish prelates at their meeting in Kilkenny on 26 April 1816 at which the letter of his Holiness was read and discusssd. They regret that he still thinks the concessions he made unimportant. Their experience of English governments over three centuries make them, think otherwise, Ministers of that government are bound by oath, an oath which describes the Mass as idolatry, and derides other fundamentals of Catholic belief. The Pope has pointed out the benefits the Catholics received during the reign of the present king, but the granting of these reliefs was unavoidable as they were given from ulterior, political motives of security. Granting of the Veto meant that the British government will go further than demanding a say in the appointment of bishops; next they will want to dictate the appointment of parish clergy, awarding pensions to the loyal and nothing to others. The Irish bishops do not think that Emancipation itself should be won at such a price. Date; 28 April 1816 Quum in civitate etc. 3. (1816) A copy of a letter from Dr O’Reilly, Armagh, to Cardinal Litta. The nuns of the Dominican (Siena) Convent, Drogheda, wish to conform their institute to the rules of the Congregation of St Ursula, at Paris and to substitute the little Office of the B.V.M., for Divine Office in choir. Their request has the approval of the Irish prelates, also of the nuns' Dominican superiors in Ireland and Rome, Date: 17 July 1816. Supplici petitione B.P.F. etc. 4. (1816) (on same paper) A rescript from the Holy See to Dr O'Reilly granting the request of the Dominican nuns in Drogheda. Date: 8 September 1816. Ad humillimas preces etc. 5. (1816) A draft of a letter (in Dr Troy's hand) from Dr Bray to Cardinal Litta. Unfortunately for Dr Bray who is paralysed, Dr Everard, his coadjutor,has fallen ill and is unable to discharge his duties. Dr Everard has written home offering his resignation, Dr Bray recommends Fr Robert Laffan as coadjutor; he describes his qualities. Dr Troy will also testify to his worthiness. Date: August 1816. Infaustum nimis etc.

6. (1816) A draft of the Relatio Status of his diocese sent to Rome by Dr Troy. Date: 20 August 1816. Relatio Status Ecclesiae etc. 2.

7. (1816) A draft of a letter (in Dr Troy's hand) to Pope Pius VII. At a convention in Dublin the undersigned heard the Pontiff's letter to the Irish bishops read. While protesting their total obedience to the decision of His Holiness, they respectfully put forward their reasons for regarding the Veto as very dangerous (evidently a draft for the Catholic Committee.) Date: 1816. Convenientibus nobis infrascriptes etc.

6. (l8l6) A draft of a letter from Dr Troy to Sir Henry Parnell. Until he received Sir Henry's letter Dr Troy "did not think it possible that the parish of Rathdrum was totally destitute of any moral or religious instruction as far as Catholics are concerned." He explains why bible-reading is not encouraged among the unlettered, comments on proselytism by Methodists and gives his reasons for requiring the Douay version to be used in the archdiocese. Date: l816. I did not conceive etc.

9. (1816) A letter from Cardinal Litta to Dr Murray. He thanks Dr Murray for his letter and is glad to say that he is better in health. He apologises for the delay in replying and wishes he could write in English; he gave the bishops' letter to His Holiness who is much more satisfied with it than he was with their previous letter. The Cardinal agrees with Cardinal Consalvi who thinks that the Pope would not oppose the project that the Irish prelates have presented to Parliament but they wonder if the British government will be satisfied.(Domestic Nomination of Bishops had been suggested by the Irish bishops). Are the prelates and the diocesan clergy all agreed on the significance of that term? (D.M.) People little animated by true patriotism could profit by dissensions that might arise, so it was most important that the views of the Catholics should not be divergent. Date; 29 August 1816. Oblige de vous faire etc. 10. (1816) A first draft of Dr Murray's reply to Cardinal Litta. (cf. the preceding) He is glad that the Cardinal has recovered and had hoped to call on him when passing through Milan on his return journey from Rome but unforeseen circumstances meant that he could only send a letter. Dr Murphy and he (Dr Murray) presented the Pope's letter to the Irish prelates assembled in Kilkenny in April.' The bishops were deeply grateful to His Holiness but they cannot in conscience abstain from stating once more the affliction and terror they feel in contemplating the consequences which concession of the Veto will have. They have sent a duplicate answer to His Holiness through Cardinal Consalvi; they assure the Pope that their remarks do not stem from contumacy or disrespect but from their responsibility to God for their flocks. He describes their latest petition to both Houses of Parliament and begs the Holy Father to write confirming the portion of the Genoese letter which stated that nomination of Irish bishops should proceed as formerly. Date: Oct.28, 1816. I cannot sufficiently express etc

11. (1816) A copy of the final draft of the preceding in French. Same date. J'ai eu 1'honneur de etc. 12. (18l6) A letter from Mc Argenti, Rome, to Dr Murray. He thanks him for his letter. He has sent Dr Troy notification of all the new Cardinals, also of the new Irish prelates. If the letter did not arrive he will repeat it. He also sent information about Blessings etc; as no stable form has been as yet set, the Sign of the Gross suffices, He thanks Signor Blake for the two "examples" sent; if anything further is owning to him, Dr Troy is requested to pay it. They are very busy in Rome owing to an enormous increase in correspondence. Date: 13 April 1816. Gratissima e stata etc.

13. (1816) A letter from Mr Argenti to Dr Troy. He refers to earlier letters which he thinks have been delayed and lists their contents; if they have not been received he will send duplicates. He has sent Propaganda's reply to Dr Coppinger , Cloyne; Dr C. should have addressed his letter to Argenti in the first place; there would have been less danger of misunderstanding. He encloses a message for a Dominican friend. When the formula, for Blessings is fixed he will forward it. He encloses the list of Cardinals made at the Secret Consistory of 8 March; His Holiness created ten others in petto; he adds a long list of others appointed to papal offices. Date: 16 May 1816. Nella mia Lettera etc. 14. (1816) A letter from Fr Richard Hayes,O.F.M.,(representing the Catholics of Ireland in Rome; to Dr Murray and Dr Murphy, at Paris. He is sorry he missed seeing them before they left Rome. He received their letter; they have misinterpreted what he said, so he gives the correct version. They departed, leaving the matter of the Veto no better than at the time of the Genoese letter and they refused to bring back Cardinal Consalvi's letter, so insulting to the Irish prelates and people. He thinks they should have remained and protested; the Pope is upset at the ferment in Ireland; he has ordered Consalvi to write another, different reply; evidently His Holiness merely repeated the English king's declaration and did not regard his concession of the Veto as an ecclesiastical decision. After enlarging on this statement the writer charges Drs Murray and Murphy with coldness towards him; he intends to publish some of their correspondence in Irish papers and makes certain charges against the two prelates, but exculpates Dr Milner. He encloses a letter for Dr Long in Paris. Date: 17 January 1816. Your Lordships' reply etc. 15. (1816) A letter from Dr O'Reilly, Armagh, to Dr Murray. He is amazed at the attitude adopted by the Pope to the "humble and earnest petition of a whole people, bishops, clergy and laity". He has found it hard to bring himself to Christian submission; he fears the effect this will have on religion, but he is certain that Drs Murray and Murphy could not have done more than they did. He is sending copies of Dr Hurray's letter reporting on their mission to his Suffragans, also notice of the April meeting at Maynooth. Date: 28 March 1816. Before your obliging etc. 16. (1816) (Copied from the Thurles Archives;. A letter from Dr Murray to Dr Bray. On his return journey from Rome he visited Ulverstone and found Dr Everard very ill; his illness is aggravated by the thought that he cannot discharge his duties as Coadjutor, so he has decided to resign. His doctors say ho should do this and Dr Murray agrees. Dr Everard asked Dr Murray to tell Dr Bray and bring him the Cross, ring and oil-stock which he encloses. Date: 29 March 1816. At the earnest etc. 17. (1816) A cutting from a newspaper giving the resolutions of the Bishops of Ireland at their Maynooth meeting of 20 April, 1816; also the petition to be presented in their name by Lord Donoughmore in the house of Lords and Sir Henry Parnell in the House of Commons. Date: 26 April 1816. At a Ceneral Meeting etc.

18. (1816) A copy of an inscription on a tombstone in the graveyard, Inniskeen, Co. Monaghan; it commemorates Revd Bernard McMahon who died at Hardwicke Street, Dublin in December 1816. Date; 20 Dec. 1816. Sacred to the memory etc.

19. (1816) A letter from Dr Troy to Dr Murray. He received the letter Dr Murray wrote from Tullamore. Fr Esmond said Mass today in Hardwicke Street, If Dr Murray sees Fr Kenny (S.J.), he is to tell him that Masses are to be said in Hardwicke Street on Sundays; sermons are not to be given at the same time as in Liffey Street or Mary's Lane chapels. Master dues are not to be collected but box collections may be continued. After referring to five clerical appointments he says that his cough is not yet gone. "Father Morrissey has retained Councillor Pennefeather, therefore I cannot come to a conclusion on his appeal. I must act with caution or he will bring law; against Dr Marum or me." (He refers to Fr Laurence Morrissey, P.P., Templorum, who appealed to Dr Troy against his own bishop, Dr Marum of 0ssory, who suspended him when he claimed the parish of Templorum. cf. Canon Corrigan's History of the Diocese of Ossory, Vol IV.) He is sending copies of Cardinal Litta's letter to his Suffragans; he has heard that Dr Marum is not well; he will not answer Argenti's letter until he returns from Kilkenny. In conclusion he refers to other diocesan matters. Date: 29 Sept.1816. I had the pleasure etc.

20. (1816) A letter from Madame de la Colonie, living near Bordeaux, to Dr. Everard. She was delighted to hear from him. With regards to the goods left in her care at the time of the Revolution, she holds 50 guineas, 50 louis de 48 livres, 50 louis de 24 livres, 8 silver couverts and 2 large silver potage spoons. She can have the money changed and forwarded if Dr Everard wishes. She congratulates him on becoming a bishop, though she supposes that this means he will not be returning to Bordeaux. Her niece, whom Dr Everard knew as an infant, joins her in sending him best wishes. Date: 27 Jan. 1816. Si le plaisir etc. ______21. (1816) (On same sheet as 20 above) A note in Dr Everard's hand stating that the monev mentioned by Mme de la, C. belonged to the Abbe Prendergast, a priest of Waterford diocese, for many years a cure near Bordeaux where he died at the start of the Revolution. Dr Everard sent part of his property to Bishop Egan, Clonmel, for a nephew, in compliance with the Abbe P.’ s wishes as he lay dying. Dr Everard was sorry to learn since that it Was divided among many relatives which was an injury to the nephew; Dr Flannery, Clonmel, will probably know that nephew; or his heirs. The silver spoons and covers belonged to the Abbe O'Scanlan, also a cure near Bordeaux; he was a native of Limerick where a brother of his was living up to recently. These articles should go to that brother; Dr Tuohy, Bishop of Limerick, will probably know him. Date: 2 March 1816. The deposit of etc. 5.

22. (1816) A letter from the Bishop of Carcassonne (de la Porte, an old Bordeaux colleague of Dr Everard) to Dr Everard. He is delighted to hear from him and to know that he is in Paris. Just now he is away from Carcassonne, and in Perpignan, over 90 miles from his residence , so it will be impossible for him to go to Paris before Dr Everard leaves. He wishes to repay £10 he owed Dr Everard and enquires how he wishes it sent. He gives news of the state of religion among both clergy and laity in his diocese. Date: 4 February 1816. Cue vous etes etc.

23. (1816) A letter to Dr Everard from Mme, de la Colonie (cf. 20 above). She did as he requested with the money. In the box with the covers and potage spoons she discovered two more covers and 5 or 6 silver coffee spoons; her maid says that these belong to Dr Everard. She returned all Mr McCarthy's things plus 2 guineas; she still holds 42 guineas which equals 1200 francs. She hopes he will return to Bordeaux some day; her niece Mile. Connolly joins her in sending him good wishes. Date: 8 April 1816. Vous me demande etc.

24. (1816) A letter from Fr Stone, Stoneyhurst, to Dr Everard (at Ulver- stone). He received Dr E.'s letter and Fr Sewall will go to see him at Ulverstone Tuesday or Wednesday - it depends on"whether he findds the coach and the tides at Lancaster serving for passing the sands". He is grateful to Dr Everard for his attachment to the Jesuits. Fr Strickland in London is well but so paralysed that he is incapable of transacting any business. Date: 7 July 1816. Your Lordship's letter etc. 25. (1816) A letter from Fr Sewall, Stoneyhurst, to Dr Everard. On arrival at Stoneyhurst he told Frs Stone and Wright of Dr E.'s proposal, x They are grateful for his offer but as Stoneyhurst is heavily in debt, owing to students' pensions being in arrears, they cannot accept. However, on Fr Sewall’s pressing them to do so, they ask Dr. E. to wait a fortnight until they see what Fr Tristam and Jesuits at a meeting on the 23rd would decide. Further re this. (Ulverstone originally belonged to the Jesuits and was near Stoneyhurst. Dr Everard wants them to buy some of the farms, let to tenants.) The remainder of this long letter is concerned with business details and possibilities. Date: 13 July 1816. As I only arrived etc.

26. (1816) Same to same. He will know by next Saturday whether they can raise the money required to buy the "parcels of land". In a postscript he states that Fr Tristram's letter has arrived and they can pay the £400 a year asked. He will get the deeds of conveyance drawn up and visit Dr E. for his signature. Date: 17 July 1816.

I confide that Your etc.

27. (1816) Same to same. He is going to the attorney in Preston and will proceed from there to Ulverstone to settle the business. Date: 18 July 1816, (Fr Stone adds a note to letter confirming what Fr Sewall has written.) Your Lordship's favour etc.

28. (1816) Same to same, (from Preston;. All is in order; a proposal about the disposal of the furniture. He hopes to arrive in Ulverstone Thursday evening. Date: 20 July 1816. I received this morning etc. 29. (1816) A letter from John Pilkington, Attorney, Preston, to Dr Everard stating the land deal ( as in preceding letters) in legal terms. He wishes information on one point before he can finalise deeds of conveyance. Date; 20 July 1816. Mr Sewall has left etc. 30. (1816) A letter from Fr Sewall, Stoneyhurst, to Dr Everard. He cannot possibly be spared from Stoneyhurst to live in Ulverstone as Dr Everard requested, but he can go now and again for a few days to help when Dr Everard is very ill. If Dr Everard's health improves sufficiently to permit him leave for his Irish diocese Fr Sewall does not know what will become of the Ulverstone Cath- olics. They are too few to be able to support a priest and Stoneyhurst has no priest to spare He makes a suggestion that might raise sufficient money to support a priest at Ulverstone. Date: 2 August 1816. In compliance with etc.

31. (l8l6) Same to same. Next Sunday being Exhibition Day, none of the Stoneyhurst Fathers can go to Ulverstone. Fr Stone can supply for three or four Sundays after that as they will have vacation. Fr Sewall or Mr Glover will go next Thursday by the coach, but Fr Stone requests Dr Everard to pay the coach expenses each way. Date; 4 August 1816. Your Lordship's' favour etc.

32. (1816) Same to same. A note from Fr Sewall introducing Fr Glover, the bearer of same. Date: 7 August 1816.

Mr Sewall presents etc.

33. (1816) Same to same. He asks Dr Everard to write to Fr Tristam, Jesuit superior in London, asking him if some lands may be sold and giving the reasons, (cf. end of 30 above) Fr Tristram should give the letter to Mr Throckmorton who should be asked to show it to Lord Petre, the latter's consent being necessary before the land can be sold. Fr Sewall writes from Wetherby where he is since before Fr Leslie's death on 25 July. He asks Dr Everard to inform Fr Glover of the death. Date: 5 September. I wrote lately to etc,

34. (1816) A letter from Dr Everard to Fr Stone, Stoneyhurst. He is leaving for Ireland and asks that Fr Sewall be allowed to look after the temporal affairs of Ulverstone and the Catholics there; he will be paid and everything will be ready for his accomodation. Dr Everard thanks Fr Glover for coming and praises him highly. He gives messages for Fr Sewall about the property. Date: 25 Sept. 1816. I beg leave to etc.

35. (1816) A letter from Fr Stone to Dr Everard(address is erased and readdressed c/o Dr Murray, Dublin) Fr Sewall was away wnen Dr E.'s letter arrived; when he returns Fr Stone will inform him of what Dr E. wishes; there are difficulties about appointing a priest for Ulverstone. Fr Stone cannot reply about this until he has spoken with Fr Sewall. Date: 7 October 1816. I was yesterday favoured, etc.

36. (1816) A letter from Fr Sewall to Dr Everard. He has been appointed Superior of Stoneyhurst, so he cannot possibly go to Ulverstone during Dr Everard's absence. He gives instructions for Mr Park about certain lands. Fr Stone will send a priest to Ulverstone soon. Date: 8 October 1816.

On my return etc.

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37. (18l6) Same to same. He encloses a Memorial given him to forward to Dr Everard and hopes he can help the petitioner. Lord Petre gave permission to sell certain lands but no one knows the whereabouts of the deeds. Dr Everard is asked to write at once and let Mr Park or Fr Sewall know so that they can go ahead with the sale. He is staying a few days in Ulverstone but cannot remain there; Mr Glover is in the same position. He hopes Dr Everard will return soon, the Ulverstone Catholics are anxious to have him back with them. Date: 25 October 1816. The enclosed Memorial etc. 38. (1816) Same to same. He thanks him for sending the title deeds, but Lord Petre has now caused a hold-up which is awkward, as the land must be sold by Candlemas. If not there will be no funds to support a priest at Ulverstone. The farmers all around say that the land (being sold) has been worked out, so their highest bid was very low. He tells more about Ulverstone, difficulties with cne tenant farmer who has seized corn, Mr park retaliated by seizing some sheep, a horse and a cow. Further re the financial difficulties of Ulverstone. He is glad to hear that Dr Everard's health is improving. Date; 10 November 1816. On Friday night etc.

39. (1816) A letter from Fr McCann, P.P., Kilgobinet, to Dr Everard. He introduces Mrs Mary Barron and substantiates her claim to a share of the Prendergast legacy, which Dr Everard holds. She is a widow with two helpless children and a most excellent woman. Date: 6 December 1816. (cf. 21 above.) I beg leave to etc.

40.a (1816) (Enclosed in preceding) A. list, in Dr Everard's hand, of moneys paid to Mrs Barron and four other claimants (cf. 21 above) The estate came to £211. 4s. Each received £42. 4. 9d 40. b (1816) A letter from James Lonergan to an unnamed person (this was in with the other Everard papers for 1816) concerning Cornelius Loughnane of Cahir who owes J.L. £40; Hearing that Dr E. is holding a legacy on which Loughnane has a claim, Lonergan hopes that Dr Everard will see that Loughnane pays him what he owes. Date: 1816. (This letter was enclosed in 39 above) Cornelius Loughnane of etc

40.c (1816) (Enclosed with the three preceding) A letter from Fr Halley, P.P.., Kilcash, to Dr Everard; testifying that the bearer, Edmund Prendergast and his wife, Mary, are his parishioners, that they have a claim on the Prendergast legacy. He traces their relationship with the Abbe Prendergast and. reccommends them as good, honest people. Date: 14 December 1816. Bearer, Edm Prendergast etc_.

41. (1816) (Printed) Dr Troy's pastoral for 1816. This is the 1804 copy, with alterations written in, in Dr Troy's hand. Date: 1816. Innumerable excuses, generally etc.

42. (1816) (Printed; 2 copies). Final version of 1816 Pastoral - Dr Troy's. Date: 20 February 1816. We announce to etc. 43. (1816) A letter from Dr Milner to Dr Murray. He knew they wanted to get back to Ireland in time for St Patrick's Day but, as there was a hurricane off Holyhead, he is anxious to know if they arrived safely. He wrote to Cardinal Litta lamenting the failure of the two Irish bishops' mission to Rome. "I said that the Holy See had exchanged the dominion of Napoleon, Miolis and Alquier for that of Castlereagh, Bentinck and Cook. I also quoted, the curious dialogue between McPherson and Bentinck." He again thinks that Parliament will pass the correspondence clause without consulting any Catholics. Date: 17 March 1816. My anxiety for etc. 44. (1816) Same to same. He laments the success of Hippesley and "his patron, the Grange Persecutor, Castlereagh", who, with Peel, York, Banks etc. carried the Inquisitorial Motion. He is relieved to be able to give vent to his feelings by writing to Dr Murray. All would be tolerable if Rome were not so blind to Castlereagh's intentions. He urges the appointment of a better agent than Argenti in Rome and mentions a pamphlet he has published. If it can be published in Dublin he would be glad but Dr Troy's permission is necessary "as he figures conspicuously in it". Date: 31 May 1816. My heart is etc. 45. (1816) Same to same. He almost despairs of the situation between parliament and Rome. "The ever fraudulent Castlereagh" will carry the Upper House and Canning the Lower. They follow Pitt in subjugating the Catholic Church in Ireland, "while Consalvi and, through him, Pius VII tremble at the thunder of our vessels on both sides of Italy". Home thinks that whatever is good for the Papal States must be good for religion and that Catholics are a disloyal lot. After his usual abuse of Castlereagh and Hippesley he speaks of publishing "my great and long-promised work of Controversy," but he may have to set this aside to write a refutation of Hippesley's latest report in which he (H.) "instructs the Irish bishops in Canon Law." Sir Henry Parnell seems charmed with the Irish bishops' proposal-for Domestic nomination, even if these were obtained from the Government it will be difficult to get Rome to permit it. Date; 16 July 1816. I have received the etc.

46. (1816) Same to same. ( Portion of this . letter is missing.) "We haven't a cordial friend to our cause in either House." He denounces Drs Poynter and Colingridge, also Charles butler. He hopes that the pens and tongues of Irish genius are being employed to good cause in the approaching crisis. He is very busy in his District which suffered from his long "imprisonment" in Rome. Date: 9 Oct. 1816. I have started on etc.

47. (1816) Same to same. He is grieved that Drs Murray and Murphy have not answered his repeated letters and wonders has he offended them. He is working day and night to defeat the machinations of those unfortunate persons who are bent "on enslaving and ruining our poor insular Churches". He would die happily opposing Castlereagh, Canning and Co. he has completed a work he is publishing under a nom-de-plume, as his name is now obnoxious. H e will go to London "at the time of contest' and hopes Dr Murray can come also. He will take lodgings for them both. "You and I together under the protection of the Most High will defeat 11 our combined enemies". Date: 8 December l8l6. I write to you etc. 9. 48. (1816) A copy of a petition from the I.B.V.M. nuns of the Bar Convent, York, to Dr Gibson, Vicar Apostolic, asking him to request the Pope to dispense them from their vow of obedience to their General in Munich and to substitute Dr Gibson and his successors for the time being in her stead; also, to approve of their vow of enclosure and their new vow formula. Date: 1816. We, the underwritten etc.

49. (1816) (On same sheet; Copy of the English translation of a papal rescript referring the petition of the York nuns to Dr Gibson and granting him full powers to grant their petition, taking care, however, that all and each of the rules of the I.B.V.M. institute be duly observed. Date: 30 June 1816. Having carefully inspected etc.

50. (1816) A letter from Dr Gibson to Dr Murray. He regrets having missed seeing Dr Murray on his way home from Rome. He expects that Dr Murray has read of Dr Poynter's examination before the House of Commons, also the heads of the Hippesley report on the nomination of bishops; that report refers to the practice of foreign nations in this regard. He comments on and criticises other opinions of Hippesley. Date; 10 July 1816. I was sorry that etc.

51. (1816) Same to same. He is surprised to hear that the Pope told Dr Murray that he (Dr Gibson) approved of the Veto whereas he always disapproved of it, as Dr Cameron, Edinburgh, can testify and as he (Dr G.) had always written. Because Dr Troy sent all the Vicars' Apostolic letters to Dr Milner, the English prelates never knew the opinions of Irish bishops and ceased to write to them. He also heard that all the VV.A,except Milner, were misrepresented in Rome as persecutors of the Jesuits. This is quite false. A book written by Cardinal Gerdil states that appointment of bishops must come from Rome. Date; 2 August 1816. I return you many etc. 52. (1816) A letter from Dr Poynter to Dr Murray. Fr Walter Furlong, preparing to return to Dublin, will have his travel expenses defrayed by a small collection being made for that purpose. He is to be pitied; his irregular and scandalous conduct at Woolwich proceeded mainly from mental weakness and derangement. He describes some of Fr F.'s behaviour through which he has, ipso facto, incurred excommunication: in England only his Vicar Apostolic can absolve him from this; Dr Poynter prefers to transfer his powers in this case. Dr Murray or any priest Dr Murray nominates. He received Dr Troy's letter and sends him thanks and good wishes. Date: 10 July 1816. I beg leave to etc.

53. (1816) A very long letter from Fr Daniel Jennings, London, to Dr Murray. Lord Stanhope has a plan for reconciling Protestants and Dissenters of the U.K. to the Catholics' rejection of the Veto; this plan will also weaken the arguments of those who opppse the antiVetoists. He gives details of this plan and of his long conversation with lord Stanhope on this and kindred matters. Stanhope's intentions are good and honest but he is not as au fait with Catholic affairs as is Hippesley; he has no good opinion of Charles Butler. Dr Murphy left London on Monday having got little recognition from the London clergy for his exertions on behalf of London charities. It is reported that Dr Poynter and Charles Butler have had an irreconcilable disagreement; it arose over a point in the bull Unigenitus . Dates 26 June 1816.

Anxious as Your etc. 10

54. (1816) Same to same. A nine-page letter. He showed Dr Murray's letter to the Earl of Stanhope. The latter thinks it might he a good idea and certainly could not he harmful to apply to Home for consent to Domestic nomination. He (writer) gives reasons which Stanhope thinks should be advanced, also Stanhope's views about Castlereagh and how he used his influence at the Congress of Vienna to recommend a Veto etc. He gives a long account of the dissenters' ideas on the Veto, their fears of Home etc. Date: 10-11 July 1816. Having, as 1 conceived etc. >

55. (1816) Same to same. A brief note sent with first part of above, stating that remaining part would be posted next day. Date: 10 July 1816 I am much dissatisfied etc.

56. (1816) A letter to Dr Murrey from Louis Chiaveri Torlonia, Rome. They hope to hear of his safe arrival in London. "My mother and the Duke" thank Dr Murray for his care of their son, Marin, who has written regularly giving news of the journey. They now anxiously await news of how he is getting on in England. They are sending a case of books to Dr Murray on the Cynthia , sailing from Leghorn to Dublin. The writers sends his best respects to Dr Murray and Dr Murphy. Date: 2 March 1816. My mother and etc. 57. (1816) A letter from Marin Torlonia (brother of writer of preceding) to Dr Murray. (Drs Murray and Murphy took charge of this boy whose parents sent him to London to learn English; he travelled with them and they left him in charge of Dr Bramston, Dr Poynter's Vicar General, in London). In rather poor English, he thanks Dr Murray for his goodness, describes the lodgings Dr Bramston has found for him in Pimlico, a mile distant from London. He has two bedrooms, one for his servant, one for himself, a study and a dining-room, all for two guineas a week. Dr Breamston has sent him a second servant. He gives a message about the books on the Cynthia., now sailing from Livorno. He asks pardon for his mistakes, but he has done as Dr Murray wished — written in English and without any help from Mr Walter, (tutor?) Date: April 1816. As I promised you etc. 58. (1816) Same to same.(His English is improving.) He thanks Dr Murray for his letter and is glad that his parents wrote to Dr M. , also he is pleased to hear that the books arrived safely on the Cynthia. He does not know why Dr Murphy, Cork, has not answered his letter and hopes that he (Marin) has not offended him. He went with Mr Walter to an exhibition in St Edmund's College. Dr poynter gave him a letter of introduction to the President. They stayed overnight. Ho describes the visit. Date: 29 June 1816. I was very much etc. 59. (1816) Same to same. He and. Mr Walter went on an excursion to Scotland, they stayed three days in Oxford, one day each in Birmingham and Manchester;"Oh, such nasty towns;" . They visited the lakes of Cumberland and Westmoreland, spending a fortnight there in very bad weather. They then went to Carlisle and Dumfries. Edinburgh was "the most romantic town I ever saw for its situation." They returned via. York, visiting the Minster, and. Cambridge where he saw the "beautiful King's College Chapel'. He had a letter from home. "Papa cannot come to fetch me"; they will tell him how he is to travel and if Dr Murray has any messages he will bring them. He wrote a second time to Dr Murphy. Mr Walter is taking him to see the Lord Mayors procession; when writing home he will describe that to his family. Date: 7 November 1816. I informed you be etc. 11.

60. (1816) Same to same. As he is paying more attention to his studies he delayed replying to Dr Murray's letter. There were disturbances in London which he witnessed after a Mr Hunt's speech. The mob was searching for a Mr Watson who wounded one of their number; a reward of £700 is offered for Watson's capture and a great search is being made for him. He is sorry to hear that Ireland, also, is disturbed. He dined at Mr Coltsman's. He has not yet heard when or how he will be returning to Rome, English and spelling, like the handwriting, excellent). Date: 15 December 1816. I am glad to etc.

61. (1816) A letter from M.T. R. Ball, Cork, to Dr Murray. (Ink so faded as to be almost illegible) The writer,(a nun?) asks Dr Murray to use his influence in finding the community a suitable spiritual director, the former director having died. Date: 1 February 1816. You will doubtless etc.

62. (1816) A note from Fr Daniel Jennings to Dr Murray, asking to be re- membered to various Dublin priest friends whom he names. Date: 11 March 1816. Revd. D. Jennings begs etc.

63 (1816) (On same paper) Draft of a letter from Dr Murray to Cardinal Consalvi. He and Dr Murphy read with astonishment the letter the Cardinal gave them to bring back to the Irish bishops. They, having received the final response of His Holiness to the Irish bishops' remonstrance, had regarded their mission to Rome ended. It is not true, as the Cardinal's letter states, that Dr Murray had recourse to another tribunal. He refutes other falsehoods and calumnies circulating about them in Home. They cannot bring back and publish this letter of the Cardinal to the Irish bishops as it would endanger the cause of religion in Ireland, especially as their former mission to Rome regarding the Veto failed to produce the expected effect etc. etc. Date; 9 January l816. Nous ayons lu etc. 64. (18l6) A letter from Thomas Warren, Paris, to Messrs Troy (Dr Troy's nephew) and Murphy, Merchants, London. Just after Dr Murray and party left Paris for Calais yesterday, a Major Elliot sent the writer a silver snuff-box to ask Dr Murray to take it to his mother, Mrs Elliot, Nelson Street, Dublin. As Mme, le Comte is leaving for London now, Mr Warren is giving her the snuff-box in hopes that she may overtake the party before they leave London. She will give the snuff-box to Dr Murray. Date: 22 February 1816, A few hours after etc. 65. (l8l6) A letter from Mr Coyne, printer, Dublin, to the Franciscans of St Isidore's, Rome, asking for a payment on his bill and describing how he intends distributing the books. Date; 25 Mar.l8l6, I shall be very etc

66. (1816) A letter to Dr Murray from Anthony O'Connor, Cork, forwarding a resolution of Cork Catholics, Date: 22 April 1816. I have the honour etc, 67. (1816) (Enclosed in 66) Copy of a resolution by the Cork Catholics thanking; Drs Murray and Murphy for their exertions in undertaking the long journey to Rome in mid-winter " to preserve the integrity of our religion and our communion with the centre of unity by disabusing His Holiness of the impression our enemies had endeavoured to make upon his mind". Date 19 April 1816

That as Catholics etc. 68. (1816) (printed) Copy of a petition of the Roman Catholics of Ireland to the Lords and Commons, asking to have their grievances redressed. Date: 5 March 1816. That your Petitioners etc.

69. (1816) (printed and on same paper) Copy of fourteen resolutions passed by the Catholics of Ireland at a meeting held in Clarendon street Chapel; these concern the Veto etc. Date: 5 March 1816. At a very numerous etc. ,

70. ( 1816) (printed and on same paper) A copy of the petition and address of the Catholics of Ireland to the prince Regent, detailing their grievances and the disadvantages under which they live. Date: 5 March 1816. That your Petitioners etc. 71. (18l6) (printed and on same paper) A letter of Edward Hay, Secretary to the Catholic Committee, describing his work over the years as secretary and pointing out that expenses of the Catholic Committee have not been paid since 1811; he met these expenses himself and now asks to be reimbursed. Date: 8 March 1816. When I have the etc.

72. (1816) (printed: two copies) Programme for the monthly Conferences of the Clergy, Dublin Diocese. Date: May to October 1816. Questiones exponendae in etc.

73. (1816) A letter from the Abbe George Magenis de Klinconnel, -Bethune, Pas de Calais, France, to Dr Murray. A query re the nephew of "the late Archbishop of Dublin, Rt. Rev. Dr Purcell. The nephew, Major Wm.Purcell, of Crumlin, married a daughter of the Baron Rosenthall, from the town of Graz in Styria. They had many children and lived in Bethune. They returned to Ireland cut the youngest child, an infant, being too weak to travel, was left in care of a worthy Bethune merchant and his wife. The Purcells never returned, as promised, to claim this child, Elizabeth Rosalie Frances. They never paid for her maintenance or sent a small gift. She is now aged 39, highly respected in Bethune; her father wrote but seldom and she has had no news for a long time. Can Dr Murray discover for her if Major Purcell is still alive and in what circumstances? The writer also asks about his own Magenis relatives describes their relationship to him, their professions etc. A note on the back of this letter in Dr Murray's hand states Major win. Purcell living in Drogheda in poor corcumstances; Mr Purcell, his son, in Thomas Street, at the corner of Vicar Street. Date: 31 August 1816. I take the liberty etc.

74. (1816) A letter from Fr F.J.O'finan, O.P., Rome, to Dr Murray. Cardinal Litta gave Fr O'F. a letter for Dr Murray, which he encloses. He explains the delay that prevented him meeting Dr Murray in Rome and thanks him for his goodness to the boys in San Clemente. He sends greetings to various Dublin friends. Date: 21 August 1816. In compliance with etc. 13.

75. (1816) A letter from M.A.Biggar, James's Street Convent, to Dr Murray. There is a delay about the title; until they get Counsel's opinion they do not know whether they will settle or sell. She mentions the new convent in Sandymount. A change of superiors is overdue and she would be glad to be relieved of this post. Hearing that a legacy is to be shared among Catholic establishments, she submits her request for a few hundred pounds as the community is financially embarrassed. Date: 23 June 1816. Tho' I have not etc.

76. (l8l6) A note from Mr Monck Mason to Dr Murray. He apologises for having unwittingly -- outbid Dr Murray for a book at an auction. As he fells Dr Murray had a special interest in the book he begs him to accept the copy he (M.M.)bought and hopes he will forgive the unintended impoliteness, Date: 21 December 1816 Mr Monck Mason presents etc.

77* (1G16) Accounts for altar-wine supplied to Townsend Street Chapel by Richard O'Connor between 1813 and 1816.

78. (1816) An eight-page letter marked 1816. Mostly undecipherable, there are references to O'Connell, to the bishops, to Spain and Portugal and the sentence "the Armenians are intriguing with the Orthodox". Address and signature unreadable. Date: 1816.

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79. (1817) A copy of a letter from Dr Troy to Cardinal Litta. He recommends Fr Patrick Gibbons, O.P., ex- Provincial of the Cider in Ireland, whom he has appointed to represent him and deliver his Relatio Status , since he himself is unable to travel to Rome on ad limina visits. Date: 18 May 1817. Cum minus expedire etc.

80. (1817) A copy, 15 pages long, of a memorandum sent to Propaganda giving details of the long standing controversy between Mr Laurence Morrissey, Owning, 'Templorum and his bishop (a) the late Dr Lanigan, (b) Dr Marum, present bishop of Ossory. His suspension by Dr Marum, his appeal to Dr Troy and later to to Supreme Court are described. (cf. Corrigan's History of the Diocese( A vols.) IV, pp. 254 - 5.) Date: 1817. Dum quidem ac etc.

81. (1817) A copy of various extracts from documents concerning a dispute between Fr Isidore Domigue, O.P., Vicar-Apostolic of Gibraltar and the Junta there (a) Fr Domigue's account of his grievances and the parsec- ution he has suffered; he asks for prelates to be sent from Rome to investigate. Date: 10 Jan. 1817. (b) Decree of Propaganda dissolving the Unta., 1842 (c) Letter of propaganda to the Roman Consul in Gibraltar thanking him for his report and instructing him to assure the Bishop that His Holiness is distressed to hear of his sufferings and will provide for his needs The Junta is reproved severely. Date: 23 March 1841 14.

82. (1817) (printed) List of ten decrees of Propaganda in connection with the persecution of the Vicar Apostolic in Gibraltar (cf. 81). Date: 17 May 1817 Cum innotuerit aliquos etc.

83. (1817) A copy of a letter from Cardinal Litta to Dr Troy. He sends the letter by Fr Harrigan, O.P., who is returning to Ireland. He has already written to Dr Murray about the false reports being spread in Ireland, all published by Fr Richard Hayes, O.F.M. (representative of the Catholic laity of Ireland in Rome). He asked Dr Murray to show the letter to Dr Troy; before replying to some of Hayes's statements he needs more information. The suggestion of Domestic Nomination must be set aside for the time being; its result would be to give the lower clergy too much influence in the nomination of prelates and the bishops too little. These ideas seem widespread and he is sorry that some bishops have fallen for them;"such views are unbecoming in them, for those of high rank and discrimination should not follow the prejudices of the vulgo." Date: 3 December 1817. Prevalendome del ritorno etc.

84. (1817) A letter from Mr Argenti, Rome, to Dr Troy. He adds this line to accompany the long letter he has already written with details of the Morrissey appeal (cf.80 above); the business is not yet completed as more details are being sought and he awaits some circumstantial information from Dr Troy. He changed the money forwarded by Mr Troy, London (the Archbishop's nephew). He lists books ordered and dispatched; to send by boat is too risky; though transit is slower and somewhat more expensive it is safer to send things overland. Date: 25 January 1817 Io che righe_ aggiungo etc. 85. (1817) A letter from Mr Argenti to Dr Murray. He is sending this note by Fr Harrigan, O.P.,(prior, Limerick Dominicans)whom he re- commends to Dr Murray's protection. He wishes Dr Murray a happy New Year, Date: 20 December 1817. Crederei di mancere etc. 86. (1817) A letter from Dr O'Reilly, Armagh, to Dr Murray. He thanks him for his letter and agrees with him that the sentiments expressed. by Cardinal Litta.."on a certain subject" coincide with those of the Pope who, Dr O'Reilly feels sure, would gladly purchase Emancipation for Irish Catholics by the grant of domestic nomination". He fears that this will hardly satisfy the Government who will insist on Terms which, if complied with, will render what is nick-named Emancipation a real grievance".. Undo" these circumstances Dr O'Reilly finds the words of Dr Murray's London correspondent consoling. Date: 18 January 1817. I return you infinite etc. 87. (1817) A cutting from the Freeman's_Journal of 5 January 1911 with a re-print of a letter written by Dr O'Shaughnessy, Kiilaloe, to Edward Hay, Secretary of the Catholic Board, on the Veto, to which he is utterly opposed. Date: 17 July 1817. Your circular of etc. 88. (l817) A letter from Dr Coppinger, Cloyne, to Dr Murray.He has had a letter from the from “the unfortunate Mr Plowden on" in Paris on his grievances in the Irish College. Dr Corpinger has not hoard Dr Loan's (lector of the College) side of the story, and would like Dr Murray's opinion before doing anything in the matter which he fears is bringing discredit on the Irish bishops and injuring the College. He thinks that Plowden is eminently qualified to give the lectures he was appointed to give. Dr C. has also written Dr long that lectures on Pulpit locution must be given,for it is not fair to deprive the students and enrich the College authorities by dropping these. There should be a strong protest race by the competent tribunal. Plowden charges Dr Long with duplicity. Further on the affairs of the Irish College, Paris. Date: 23 October 1817. A letter lately received etc.

89. (1817) A letter free. Dr C. Reilly, Armagh, to Dr Byrne, Armagh. Dr Levins and another priest will soon visit Dr Byrne with an address free, several priests of the diocese recommending Fr McCann McCann as Coadjutor. Dr O'Reilly is in full agreement and would be glad if Dr Byrne would sign the address himself and get the priests of his district to do the same. In a postscript Dr O'Reilly says that his poor health makes it necessary for him to ask for a Coadjutor. Date: 23 October 1817. I send this written etc.

90. (1817) A letter from Dr Coppinger to Dr Murray. He thanks him for his two letters,which gave him a different view of affairs in the Irish College, Paris,and prevented him from involving himself. He is astonished that Plowden omitted certain facts which justified Dr Long's action. Still, Dr Coppinger thinks Plowden should be retained in the Lectureship. He asks about the restoration of funds and thinks the new arrangement would allow him to send more bursars than his diocese needs for succession. He understands why Dr Long wishes to resign, but it would not be easy to find "talent, zeal, address and. formness," to replace him. he (Dr C.) will consult Dr Murphy, Cork, about going to Paris but pleads that he himself gets feebler daily. Date: 6 November 1017. I am mere indebted etc.

91. (1817) Same to same. He is sorry for the mistake about the number of Cloyne bursars in Paris. He must be doting - at 65. He has asked Dr Murphy to go to Paris and wishes Dr Sughrue, Kerry, would go, too. Dr S. knows General O'Connell well and he could be very helpful in the present circumstances. A John Dixon from the North called asking for support and subscription for his projected publication of persecutions he and his family suffered free: the Armagh Orangemen, etc. He had lists of many bishops and priests, subscribers of guineas or pounds, Dr Troy's name heading the list. Dr Coppinger "held off inexorably as I did net think it prudent to give him any encouragement." He hoars that Dr Murray is preparing to publish Bible lessons for the Poor Schools and reminds him of a work which, though tinged with Jansenism, could prove useful and time-saving. Date: 13 November 1817. I hasten to acknowledge etc. 16,

92. (1817) A letter from Dr Murphy, Cork, to Dr Murray. Dr Murray's letter with the statement of how; affairs stand in the Irish College, Paris, shows that a bishop must be sent over to rescue things out of the hands of that wretch, Ferris. He cannot leave Cork at the moment, a fever is raging there; in the North parish alone, with over 30,0OO Catholics, there are only two priests active; many have contracted fever, many have gone to rural parishes where all the priests are stricken, resides, better send someone intimately acquainted with the French scene; Dr Everard knows the courts, the language, etc, better than anyone, if he can be prevailed upon to go. Cork is less involved there than other dioceses; the Crowley bourses will not support two students there, so they go ‘to the Sulpicians’ or Picpus Fathers' colleges, where the pension is lower. Dr Murphy has some difficult parish priests,”not easily managed”; these will not recommend boys to the Irish College. The admission age (14) has also caused displeasure; He understands Dr Long's difficulties and hopes that he will defeat the schemes of his enemies. The remainder of the letter refers to a lady who entered the Summer Hill 'establishment', was declared unfit and has returned to Cork on Dr Murphy's advice. He received Dr. Troy's message about Mr Rice's Institute and is very glad of it. Date: 15 November 1817. I had the honour etc.

93. (1817) Same to same. He is glad to hear that Dr Murray is going to Paris. If the Irish College reduced the pension to 600 or 700 francs, depending on the present price of food in Paris, the College might again flourish and attract good students. Though the admission age was fixed at 14, some of 20 and over are being accepted. The bishops were told that there would be no Philosophy Class; the latest is that such a class has been formed. The real state of studies in the College should be made known to the bishops. He has heard nothing of the Nagle case (an elopement) but Dr Murray can tell the young lady's father, Sir Richard, that Dr Murphy will do all he can. As Sir Richard probably belongs to Dublin Archdiocese, the necessary powers should be transmitted to Dr Murphy or Dr Coppinger, with permission to communicate them to any priest they select. He hopes the books sent to Bordeaux by mistake will be recovered. He asks Dr Murray to buy him a gold chain, like Dr Murray's own, for his episcopal cross. Date: 1 December 1817. It affords me etc.

94. (1817) A letter from Dr Coppinger to Dr Murray. He is delighted that Drs Murray and Everard are going to Paris; they are the best equipped for such a mission. He confides to them the interests of his diocese and is especially anxious that a spirit of solid piety be fostered among the students in the Irish College. He hopes Dr Murray will try to get poor Plowden reinstated, though he should receive a caution about his defects. He wishes the travellers to take a letter from Piship Sughrue to Count General O'Connel, to correct his misapprehensions in favour of Ferris". If approaching the king Dr Moylan's name should be mentioned; as the bosom friend of the Abbe" Edgeworth Dr Moylan was greatly honoured by the exiled court at Stowe and dined with the king in the most distinguished place at the table."Dr Murphy can attest to Dr Moylan's opinion of Ferris and Burke." . The Nagle in the case referred to in the preceding is Dr Coppinger's nephew; he deeply" regrets his reprehensible conduct and is writing to P. Nagle near Mellow to secure the return of the young couple. "They certainly have not been married in this diocese". Date: 1 December 1817. Your Grace 's acquiescence etc. 95. (1817) A letter from Fr Sewall, Stoneyhurst, to Dr Everard. He has returned from Ulverstone and gives Dr Everard full particulars of the sale of seven lots of land there. He asks leave to prosecute "^the Nicholsons in Dr Everard's name, or to make some attempt to get back all or part of the £28 owing. He gives other details of Ulverstone property; there is no prospect of letting the house. Mary Durham wishes to become a nun, so he has arranged for her to enter as a lay Sister at Shepton Mallet (Somerset) in an Order instituted by St Francis de Sales. Date: 14 January 1817 I returned hither last etc.

96. (1817) Same to same. The possibilities of finding a resident priest for Ulverstone are not good; the man appointed has refused to go there and Stoneyhurst will hardly have a priest to spare before 1827. He asks Dr Everard to look for someone suitable and to write to Bishop Gibson for faculties for him. Mrs Thomas will take the house, (except rooms she will leave for a priest if one can be found) for her school. The Widow Nicholson and her son are in Lancaster jail for refusing to pay the debt though they can afford to; "they are very obstinate and perverse." He goes into financial matters. Dr Everard owes him £7. 16. 4d. Date: 25 May 1817. Supposing Your Grace etc.

97. (1817) Same to same. Further re the lands of Ulverstone. Lady Legard paid him what Dr Everard owed him. He hopes Dr Everard will soon find a priest who can take, both the school and the mission. He is sorry to report that moths have got very much into the blankets. Betty Layfield will shake, air and pack them." Sirs Thomas and her good sisters send best respects. Date: 8 June 1817. I received last night etc.

98. (1817) Same to same. The Catholics at Ulverstone are begging for a. priest. If Dr Everard has no news of one, perhaps he could find a good layman who would instruct both children and adults. Date: 10 July 1817. As I have heard etc.

99. (1817) A copy of a letter from Edward Hay, Secretary of the Catholic Heard, to Dr Everard. The Board instructs him to thank the bishops and assure them of their confidence in them in times so critical for Catholic affairs in Ireland. But they are astounded by the expulsion of the delegate of the Catholic laity from Rome (Fr Ed. Hayes, O.F.M.); they regret this and feel that the Pope, whom they deeply respect and venerate, has been misled by the enemies of religion and of Ireland. After tracing the his story of Catholicism through the centuries, the writer states that the Board resents how Irish Catholic affairs are treated in Rome, "As if Ireland were a missionary country without a National Church etc. etc. Domestic Nomination is pressed for. Date: 15 July 1817 I am directed by etc.

100. (1817) A letter from Fr Sewall to Dr Everard. Since no priest can be found for Ulverston, the Stoneyhurst Fathers have offered the place to Fr McHugh; he has accepted and Fr Stone has written to Bishop Gibson for faculties for him. Fr McHugh cannot come until the end of October; in the meantime Dr Everard can give directions about having the furniture sold. There are difficulties about the land which he explains in detail. Date: 21 August 1817. Being just returned etc. 18. 101. (1817) Same to same. He would not have offered Ulverstone to Fr McHugh only several persons had assured him that Dr Everard could not get anyone; besides, some Ulverstone Catholics were so pleased with how. Fr McHugh instructed their children that they had asked for him. However, Dr Gibson refused faculties when Fr Stone asked him; Fr McHugh is now going to Bishop Gibson himself but it is doubtful that he will succeed. The remainder of the letter deal: with the difficulties about selling the land. (Everard having seemingly not approved of a suggestion put forward by Fr Sewall) Date: 23 September 1817. Had I been informed etc.

102. (1816) A joint statement signed by the beneficaries of the Abbe Prendergast's will in the presence of Dr Everard and James English, who also signed. The heirs agree that the division is just and fair. Each received £211. 4s. (cf. 40 above; there is a discrepancy here; each should receive one-fifth of £211. 4s. as stated in 40 above). Date: 15 December 1816. We jointly and severally etc.

103. (1817) A letter from Dr Milner to Dr Murray. He thinks Dr Troy must be ill as he has not replied to his last letter or acknowledged the packets sent. Things look alarming now for the Catholic cause as the parliamentary session approaches -"Canning's accession, Consalvi's encouragement, McPherson's intrigues and the apparent authority of the Hippesley Report. Dr Milner sent the reply he wrote to that to Dr Troy asking him to make any alterations he thought fit and have it printed. He is worried at hearing nothing about this from Dr Troy or any Irish bishop. He urges the Irish prelates to exert themselves and again asks Dr Murray to accompany him to London. The matrimonial laws question may be brought up this session and he (Dr Milner) needs briefing on same. Date: 15 January 1817. I apprehend that His etc.

104. (1817) Same to same. He is glad that the Irish bishops are sending Drs Murray and Everard as their deputies to London. He inveighs against the English Catholic Board; "a sprig of our nobility" wrote long letters to him to induce him to agree with the Board but he did not yield. He is being discarded because he is said to be unpopular. He disapproves of Mr Brougham's motion for early March, a time when all bishops are busy. He is indignant at the dishonourable trick of the Eccles Street meeting and feels sure that Charles Butler contrived it. Further about his pamphlet. He is looking forward to the arrival of Drs Murray and Everard. Date: 26 February 1817. Your Grace's letter etc.

105. (1817) Same to same. Dr Murray misunderstood what Dr Milner wrote about his unpopularity and he explains. “Any bishop who does his duty in such times as these must be unpopular.” He invities Drs Murray and Everard to stay some days with him on their way to London. He denounces the Grattans and the Greys, "our pretended friends but real enemies". He rejoices at the resolution passed by Irish Catholics and also at some resolutions of Dr Gibson's. He got no reply from Brougham though he wrote him a polite, conciliatory letter. "They are all of a sort — ingrained tyrants — these toasting Whigs". Date: 10 March 1817. Though oppressed with etc. 106. (1817) Same to Same. Just after Dr. Murray and Dr. Everard left, Dr Milner had a most satisfactory letter from Brougham, who is for Emancipation, without restrictions. His letter suggests that he (B.) speaks for one-third of his party, at least, Dr Milner, replying to the letter, told Brougham that Drs Murray and Everard would come as deputies of the Irish bishops to oppose the threatened resolution; this will prepare the way for Drs M. and E. to call on B. if they think fit. Dr Milner thinks that they will return to Ireland triumphant. He renews his invitation to then to stay with him on their way to London. Date: 1 April 1817. The receipt of etc.

107. (1817) Same to same. He requests Dr Murray to send him an account of “how the common cause of religion fares in Ireland”, he thanks God that the exertions of the two Irish prelates warded off the threatened danger, at least for the present. The London Board (English Catholics) now see how useless all their sacrifices to Protestant bigotry were; meanwhile "they have honoured Dr Poynter,and even addressed the Pope in his favour, praising the wisdom and moderation of his conduct." It is rumoured that Mr O'Connell has pledged himself to make common cause with the London Board. Dr Milner hopes O'C. hasn't given up any of his principles in favour of the Church s independence. No Irish papers reach him now and English ones "keep a studied silence on Irish affairs", so he does not know what O'Connell said at the Aggregate meeting. Argenti wrote to him, hut he, too is silent on Catholic politics; the fact is he (A.) is uninformed, and only half qualified to be an agent. The Pope is ill at Castle Gandolpho, to which castle he retired after promising to protect the Jesuits. He (Milner) sends his regards to the Irish bishops, though of late they slight him; he will always respect them for their stand, to which English Catholics owe so much. He sends special regards to Dr Troy, though he seems for different reasons to have also cast off Milner. Date 9 July 1817. Meeting with the etc.

108. (1817) (Printed) Dr Troy's Lenten Pastoral for 1817. A note at the end, in Dr Troy's hand, notifies the clergy to call or send for the Holy Oils before 1 May. Date: 8 February 1817. If ever an exemplary etc.

109. (1817) A note from Mrs McCormack to Dr Murray sending him Mr Ryan's address. Date: 2 April 1817. Mrs McCormack begs etc. 110. (1817) (Printed) The Revd. Peter Gandolphy's apology to Dr Poynter for insubordination and stating his readiness to comply with all that the Holy See has asked of him. Date: 15 April 1817. The Revd. Peter etc.

111. (1817) A letter from Edward Hay to Dr Murray. He encloses extracts from a letter written him by Lord Donoughmore. Dr Drumgoole's letter from Rome in which Cardinal Litta is reported as having said that the Irish bishops refused Domestic Nomination is causing widespread alarm. Priests hitherto passive are angry because they are being excluded from having any say in such nominations, also because of a rumour that the bishops are going to London to secure Domestic nomination, but not by the lower clergy. Hay thinks that the bishops may be placed in a critical situation over this and that great evils, which they would be powerless to remedy, would follow. Date: 19 April 1817. The death and etc. 112. (1117) (On same sheet) extracts from Lord Donoughmore's letter to award Hay. He is to tell Dr Murray how pleased he (Lord D.) is that two bishops of the calibre of Drs Murray and Everard are going so London; also he is to thank Dr Murray for the strictures he sent him on the Hippesley Report. He does not think that Sir Henry Parnell letter shows any real support for the anti-Veto lobby; He is glad that some of his own sentiments helped to influence the bishops in their decision to approve Domestic Nomination. The London papers' reports of parliamentary proceedings are full of inaccuracies — he gives examples. His concept of a parliamentarian’s duty will not permit him to accept instructions ,but he is always grateful for suggestions. He thanks Hay for his exertions in discovering the truth of the recent meeting in Co. Tipperary and the hoax of the reported, duel, which the Chronicle reported as fact. The editor was, he feels sure, deceived and unsuspectingly published the statement. Lord Donoughmore wishes he knew the quarter from which such malevolence proceeds. Date; 10 April 1817. Tho' nothing could etc.

115. (1817) An indenture. The agreement between Samuel McKnight, Mark's Abbey, and John David La Louche concerning premises being sold to Dr La Touche by Mr McKnight. Date: 14 November 1817. This Indenture made etc.

114. (1817) A letter from C. Elliott to Dr Murray. The declining state of the orphanage (Trinitarian, North William Street) worries him and he wishes to be freed from his obligations towards it. The Ladies of the Convent will take entire charge, which was what he himself had always hoped for; the nuns will bring about much good, spiritual and temporal, for these poor children. Date: 18 June 1817. The declining state etc.

115. (1817) Statement of accounts of the Trinitarian Orphan Society, North William Street. Debts amount to almost £240. Date: 1815 - 1817. Trinitarian Orphan Societv etc.

116. (1817) (Printed) Notice of a charity sermon by Revd Ed. Herbert, A.B., for the support of the dispensary serving the parishes of St Mary and St Thomas. Date; 29 June 1817. A firm belief of etc.

117. (1817) A letter from John Drennan to Dr Murray. He is out of work for the past three weeks and in dire want; he has not eaten since yesterday morning. He asks for a note recommending him to the churchwardens of the parish; he will accept any kind of work, even on the roads. Date: 1 June 1817. With the greatest etc.

118. (1817) (On the same paper) Draft of a letter in Dr Murray's hand; report on his visit to the presentation community, James's Street. He adds an exhortation on the rule and the importance of fidelity to it; also fraternal charity. Date; June 1817. In allusion to etc.

119. (1811) A letter from Sir John Cox Hippesley. Undecipherable (cf. 78 above, in same hand). He is now at a special session. He asks for information regarding something; he sends regards to Dr Everard, (No clue as to his correspondent.) Date; 6 July 1817. 21. 120. (1817) (printed) Father Gandolphy's declaration of submission; (Given in Latin and English). He acknowledges his errors and agrees to correct errors in his works pointed out by the Holy See or by Dr Poynter. In as far as lies in his power he will not, in the meantime, promote or circulate the writings condemned or prohibited by Dr Poynter. Date; 6 July 1817. I, the undersigned, ardently etc.

121. (1817) (On same paper) A letter from Fr Gandolphy to Dr Murray stating that he has signed and published the enclosed circular (cf. 120) as directed by Cardinal Litta. Dr Poynter has restored his faculties. He makes some comments and asks Fr Murray to inform Dr Troy of all the circumstances; he thanks Dr Murray for his kindness. Date: 15 July 1817. I have the honour etc.

122. (1817) A long letter in French, no clue as to writer or person written to. As it came from Bordeaux it is probably to Dr Everard from some cleric or prelate there. Describes the erection of a 28-foot high Cross at the door of Bordeaux Cathedral; the numbers who attended, the order of procession,the fervour etc. Date: 28 August 1817. Vendredi dernier a ete etc.

123. (1817) (Printed) An appeal, signed JOSEPH, to the prelates and statesmen of Europe on the dangers to which the Catholic Church is now exposed in"one of its most faithful provinces". (The style resembles Dr Milner's). Date: September 1817. If the safety of etc.

124. (1817) A note by W. H. Thomas stating that he agrees to sell certain premises to Rev. Mr Grosvenor and to give possession on 25 October. Date: 17 October 1817. I, agree to sell etc.

125. (1817) A copy of The Chronicle. Marked on page 3 is a letter from Fr Coyne, Printer, protesting against Dr Troy's declaration respecting the publication of the Rhenish Testament. He details a long conversation he had on this subject with Dr Troy, at which Dr Hamill and Fr Kenny, S.J., Clongowes, were present. He writes to refute imputations bout the publication; as Dr Troy has not cleared his character he is forced to make public protest. Date: 1 November 1817. THE RHENISH TESTAMENT (Heading).

126. (1817) Indenture. Agreement between W.H. THomas and Dr Troy and other Dublin clergy to let certain premises in Francis Street. Date: 29 November 1817. (cf. 124 above). This Indenture, made etc.

127. (1817) A list of the engagements fulfilled by Dr Everard From 17 March 1817 to 21 November 1818.

End of Green File 8: Murray-Troy 1816 - 1617.