Archival list

The New Collection Catalogue

PART ONE

Introduction

Pre‐Cullen Series

Cullen Series

ARCHIVES PONTIFICAL IRISH COLLEGE, ROME The New Collection, Irish College Rome

Collection Identity Statement

Title: The New Collection

Covering Dates: c.1770-1895

Collection Codes: PICR Archives PCUL/NC, CUL/NC, KIR/NC

Collection Size: 20 boxes (7 boxes or circa 4000 documents covered by this catalogue)

Finding Aids: Descriptive list.

Description level: Multi-level description (Series, Sub-series and Item) Table of Contents

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(i) Introduction. (i) Preface. (i) Biographical points. (vi) Provenance and Archival History. (vii) Scope. (ix) Content. (xii) Archival Listing and Arrangement (including schema).

1 Pre-Cullen Series. 2 Miscellaneous Letters. 1759-1830 11 Financial Affairs. 1811-1829 18 Blake- Correspondence 1824-1826 21 Irish College- Correspondence. 1826-1832 24 Michael Blake Constitution. 1825

25 Cullen Series. 27 Paul Cullen- Student of Propaganda Fide. 48 Paul Cullen- Office Holder of Propaganda Fide. 76 Cullen correspondence- undated, draft and miscellaneous material. 92 Cullen correspondence- dated material. 1829-1851

214 Kirby Series. 215 Kirby correspondence- dated material. c.1840-1895 (reference code includes the date). 828 Kirby correspondence- drafts, petitions and miscellaneous material.

911 Appendix. 912 Appendix 1: Summary overview of uncatalogued sections of The New Collection.

917 Appendix 2: Details of previous archivists’ notes and comments found in collection during renumbering.

921 Appendix 3: Response from Archdiocesan Archives to query regarding ‘unaccounted for’ New Collection letters.

922 Select Bibliography Introduction

The following archival list describes the arrangement and content of documents contained in the New Collection held at the Pontifical Irish College, Rome. These documents are associated with a number of rectors of the college and in particular Rector Cullen and Rector Kirby. The archival history of the collection is complex- involving the separation of documents from their original collections and contexts, their removal to and their eventual return to the college archives. It should be noted, from the outset, that in order to maximise the potential of The New Collection, researchers must, in parallel, search through the catalogues of the ‘core’ Cullen Collection and ‘core’ Kirby Collection. One of the aims of the following introduction is, therefore, to familiarize researchers with the separations and mergers that shaped this collection thereby enabling them make these parallel searches.

Biographical points.

The New Collection was not created by a single Irish College Rector. It, in fact, contains papers dating from at least four rectorships; those of Rectors Blake, Boylan, Cullen and Kirby. It also includes a small quantity of papers dating from the early decades of the 1800s before the college was re-established. However, perhaps the most significant shaper of this collection was Cardinal Patrick Moran, of Sydney who was responsible for the seperation and removal of the papers.

Michael Blake

The college in Via degli Ibernesi had been closed in 1798 during the French occupation of Rome. In 1824, Michael Blake, a and former student of the college, embarked on a mission to have the college restored.1 While he had the backing of Archbishop Murray and initial Papal support his plans were hindered by Caprano, Secretary of Propaganda Fide who lobbied for Propaganda College to incorporate Blake’s project. Blake dedication to the task resulted in the restoration of the college in 1826. He remained as Rector until 1828 and later became of Dromore, a position he held until his death in 1860.2

Christopher Boylan

Christopher Boylan, a former professor of Maynooth College, was appointed rector in 1828. His brief tenure as rector was hindered by ill health and was ended with his death in early 1832. There are few documents associated with Boylan – the most notable being his dispute with Michael Blake over the financial affairs of the college in 1829.

Paul Cullen

Paul Cullen (1803-1878) was Rector of the Irish College from 1831 to 1849, was consecrated in 1849, was translated to the See of Dublin in 1852 and was to become ’s first Cardinal in 1866. The Irish College hold an extensive quantity of papers from this influential figure.

Cullen was born and educated near Ballitore, Co Kildare. He first studied in Carlow College before going to Propaganda Fides’ Urban College in Rome in 1819. At Propaganda he absorbed the values that would shape his future outlook and he laid the foundations for a reputation which would, at key stages of his life, advance his career and objectives. He enjoyed a distinguished academic career and in 1828 defended his doctorate in theology before an audience that included Leo XII. Mauro Cappellari, who would later become Gregory XVI, took an interest in Cullen and as a result Cullen did not return to his Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin following but instead remained at Propaganda Fide as Professor of Greek, Hebrew and Scripture.

1 Hanly, John. “The Restoration of the College” in The Coelian 1970 (Rome) p12‐15 2 http://www.catholic‐hierarchy.org Accessed 13/10/2009 In 1832, Cullen was appointed rector of a fledgling and struggling Irish College. He successfully secured the future of the college- increasing the student population from twenty in 1832 to over forty in 18353 and thereby strengthening the finances of the college. He also secured a permanent home for the college and the church of S. Agatha from Pope Gregory XVI. He astutely fostered relationships with the Irish hierarchy, on whom he relied for students, often becoming their official Roman agent. His role as agent yielded an income of £100 per annum but also increased his influence in Ireland and at the Curia. This role was to remain a key function of future rectors. He endeavoured to chart a middle ground between conflicting parties of Irish but increasingly found himself in agreement with Archbishop MacHale of Tuam (as opposed to Archbishop Murray of Dublin) on the divisive issues of education and charitable bequests. In 1841 he had reported that national schools were no danger to faith, however he was active in his opposition to the establishment of the secular Queen’s Colleges which lead to their papal condemnation in 1848.

Internal hierarchical conflict in Ireland and revolution in served as the backdrop to his appointment to the See of Armagh. During the short-lived Roman Republic of 1849, Cullen took over as Rector of the Urban College and successfully countered attempts to confiscate the college. During the same year Archbishop Crolly, a supporter of Archbishop Murray of Dublin, died suddenly during a cholera outbreak. As the provincial bishops of Armagh were unable to agree upon a successor the decision fell upon Pope Pius IX and Propaganda. They decided to send Cullen back to Ireland not only as archbishop but also as apostolic delegate with powers to restore order on the Irish hierarchy. Cullen was true to his brief and convened a national synod of Irish bishops at Thurles in 1850, the first held since the Reformation. At Thurles, despite strong opposition, he not only attempted to assert his (and by extension papal) control on the hierarchy and their clergy, he also created the blueprint for the remodelling of Irish Catholicism along more ‘Roman’ lines. The Decrees of Thurles were approved by the Pope despite continuing opposition. In the subsequent decades, as Cullen’s authority increased, they were continually asserted in pastoral letters and circulars and through the Irish Ecclesiastical Record which he established in 1864.

Cullen’s translation to the See of Dublin was again pushed by Propaganda despite opposition from the British government. As Archbishop of Dublin he was able to pursue with even more vigour policies already implemented in Armagh. His desire to have Catholic-run schools, hospitals and institutions resulted in his active support for religious orders, in particular . His desire to introduce vigorous Roman- religious practice lead to his active support for the missions of the , Vincentians and Rosminians and the introduction of devotions such as the ‘Forty Hours Adoration’. His earlier experience with secular Queen’s Colleges infused him with a desire to establish a wholly Catholic third-level institution. This eventually led, in 1851, to the establishment of the Catholic University under the rectorship of . The emerging confidence of the in Ireland took a physical form in new churches, schools and hospitals buildings. Cullen’s letters, therefore, reveal a heavy administrative workload that involved fundraising and lobbying, the purchase and development of property and regular visitations involving confirmations, ‘sod-turnings’ and church dedications. His episcopacy also saw a dramatic increase in the number of religious and a corresponding increase in religious observance and enrolment in fraternities. In his own diocese he oversaw the purchase of lands at Clonliffe and the building of Holy Cross Seminary. He believed that Irish emigrants and Irish missionary in Canada, Australia, and the United States etc. should have Irish Bishops and used his position to promote like-minded clergymen to the episcopacy in Ireland and missionary territories. The Australia hierarchy, for example, were to have a number of Irish-born and Rome-educated bishops including Cullen’s nephew, Patrick Moran, who was himself to become Australia’s first Cardinal.

Cullen was deeply loyal to the papacy throughout his life and while he regularly found himself at odds with the British government, the press, Protestant organisations or Irish politicians he rarely put a foot wrong with the Curia. He was a trusted colleague and friend to Fransoni and Barnabo both of whom held the post of Cardinal Prefect. Despite his poor health he returned on a number of occasions to the Eternal City attending, for example, the declaration of the dogma of the in 1854. He showed his deep concern when the temporal power of the Pope was threatened and launched a national appeal in 1860 which raised £80,000 for the Papacy. He at first struggled to assert control over the Irish volunteers who

3 Ó Corráin. Donnchadh Cork Multitext Project ‐Paul Cullen http://multitext.ucc.ie/d/Paul_Cullen Accessed 20 October 2009 ‘emigrated’ to Italy to fight for the Pope but was astute enough to ensure that the Papal Brigade were received home as heroes, and then quickly disbanded. In 1866 Cullen was rewarded for his steadfast loyalty by being created cardinal. He attended the First Vatican Council in 1869 where he proposed a definition of papal infallibility a version of which was adopted.

Not all shared Cullen’s ideology. The alliance that had existed with Archbishop MacHale broke down shortly after the Synod of Thurles. He refers frequently in his letters to conflicts with ‘the Lion’ over issues surrounding the Catholic University, the Irish College Paris and the appointment of a coadjutor to MacHale. Cullen’s aforementioned influence over hierarchical appointments and his status in Rome ensured his overall dominance over MacHale by 1860. Cullen involved himself in political debates and disputes – in politics he was Catholic first and Irish second- however he was not what his opponents termed a ‘Castle bishop’. His experience of the 1848-9 revolution and the collapse of the in the 1860s left him with an abhorrence for revolutionaries and secret societies. In his letters to Kirby he often does not distinguish between factions – his opposition was universal in nature and was against any manifestation of Fenianism in Irish society. In 1870 he finally secured a formal papal condemnation against the Fenians. He fought against clerical involvement in politics which, for example, resulted in the breakdown of his alliance with the editor of the Tablet, Frederick Lucas and his skirmishes with Fr Lavelle from Partry, Mayo. He was wary of in Maynooth College, personally reprimanding professors and hoping in private that the government commission of 1853 would unmask Gallican professors there. He was prepared to work with political parties if it resulted in concessions for Catholics. It is argued that he had great success with Gladstone’s government of 1868-74 but he also contributed to the fall of that administration on the issue of a episcopally controlled Catholic University.4 He disapproved of the Home Rule movement that subsequently emerged but failed with the establishment of the National Association in 1864 ‘to channel nationalism, away from the Fenians and to his own ends’5. These conflicts at times put enormous pressure on Cullen’s delicate mental health leading to insomnia and fatigue– the Synod of Thurles for example was a period of heightened stress and in 1858 he probably underwent a mental breakdown brought on by financial difficulties and a dispute at the Irish College Paris. He suffered from ill health throughout his life which was exacerbated by his refusal to reduce his workload. Having, being close to death on numerous occasions, he died in 1878. According to his wishes he was buried at Holy Cross College, in the basilica modelled on his beloved S. Agatha’s of Rome.

Tobias Kirby

Tobias Kirby was born in Tallow, County Waterford, in 1804. He grew up in Waterford city where his father was in the chandler business. He attended the seminary of St. John's College, Waterford before being nominated in 1827 by Bishop Patrick Kelly to travel to Rome to continue his studies at the Collegio Romano. One of his fellow students was Vincenzo Gioacchino Pecci, the future Pope Leo XIII. Kirby was ordained in 1833 at St. John Lateran’s and was appointed vice-rector of the Irish College in August 1836. In the following year the college moved to St Agata dei Goti; a convent and church granted by Gregory XVI.

Cullen was determined that Kirby become the new rector in 1850, declaring that he would not leave Rome unless Kirby was appointed. As rector, Kirby took on the role of agent for the Irish bishops in Rome. It has been argued that, although Kirby was not the instigator of new initiatives or proposals, he played a vital part in the machinery of Roman administration, reflecting ‘Rome’s desire to establish a more formal and authoritative relationship with Ireland’.6 It has also been contended that Kirby was fortunate to be ‘the right man in the right place’ in that he was a man whose judgement was trusted by a number of influential people at a time when Rome and the assumed a heightened significance in the affairs of the Church.7

4 Barr, Colin, ‘Paul Cullen’ in Dictionary of Irish Biography (Royal Irish Academy, forthcoming) http://cardinalcullen.com/about.php Accessed 20 October 2009 5 Ó Corráin. Donnchadh Cork Multitext Project ‐Paul Cullen http://multitext.ucc.ie/d/Paul_Cullen Accessed 20 October 2009 6 McKinney, Amy. ‘An efficacious Irish triumvirate: Paul Cullen, Tobias Kirby and Dixon’ in D. Keogh & A. McDonnell (eds.) The Irish College Rome and its World. (Dublin 2008) pp 149‐166 7 Olden, Michael. ‘Tobias Kirby (1804‐1895): the man who kept the papers’ in D. Keogh & A. McDonnell (eds.) The Irish College Rome and its World. (Dublin 2008) pp 131‐148

The position of agent resulted in substantial correspondence from Ireland. Letters ostensibly concerned with agency activities usually contain insights into the situation at home, whether political or private. Archbishop Cullen entrusted Kirby with commissions to the Pope and Propaganda, often instructing him to personally speak with the Cardinal Prefect on his behalf. Cullen, who was characteristically reserved and distant, enjoyed a lifelong friendship with Kirby often making him privy to his inner thoughts. Kirby also enjoyed the confidence of other bishops such as Bishop Bartholomew Woodlock, Archbishop Croke, Archbishop Walsh and Archbishop Moran. He developed personal ties with Pope Pius IX and maintained his college friendship with Pope Leo XIII. He was also keen to assist nuns in their dealings with the Vatican, e.g. Sr. Mary of the Cross, who founded the Institute of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart in Adelaide; Sr. Margaret Aylward who set up St Brigid’s Schools and orphanage in Dublin; Sr. Mary Francis Clare Cusack who founded the St Joseph Sisters of Peace; Sr. Margaret O’Kavanagh who established ‘Zion Erin Crusade of the Cross’ in Australia.

Kirby was considered to be a very pious man and acted as spiritual confessor to many nuns and English- speaking laypersons in Rome. He frequently sent objects of piety such as Agnus Deis, copies of paintings and relics to individuals and communities. He also received frequent requests for charity from individuals and convents in Rome and acted as a persuasive guide for persons considering conversion to Catholicism. Two of his works were published; his dissertation ‘De Iure Romani Pontificis Appelationis excipiendi’ and his ‘Meditations on the Principal Truths of Religion and on the Hidden and Public Life of Our Lord Christ’ (1891)8. The latter was culled from discourses delivered to students at the Irish College as part of their priestly formation and were based on the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.

One of the most important traits that Kirby possessed (from the perspective of the modern day historian at least) was his habit of meticulously retaining letters throughout his lifetime without regard to the status of the writer or the relative importance of the subject matter. He also never permanently moved from Rome, returning to Ireland in fact only twice during his lifetime (1841 and 1851-52). This has resulted in a substantial, complete and multi-faceted collection.9

Kirby’s friendship with Leo XIII brought him honours; he was made of Lita in 1881 and Titular Archbishop of Ephesus in 1885. He retired as rector in 1891 but remained at the college and continued to receive correspondence until his death on 20th January 1895. He is buried in the Irish College vault at Campo Verano, Rome.

Patrick .

The following is a very brief sketch of the life of Cardinal Moran.10 Moran did not have a part to play in the initial collection of these papers – the collectors were, as already explained, Rectors Blake, Boylan, Cullen and Kirby. However Moran was responsible for the removal of the New Collection papers from the archives of the Irish College (the creation of the New Collection so to speak). It is therefore necessary to draw attention to his relationship with Cullen and the Irish College, to his research and publication of Irish ecclesiastical histories and to his elevated status in the Church so as to understand the background for his decision to ‘create’ the New Collection by removing papers from their original context and location.

Moran was born at Leighlinbridge, Carlow. His mother died when he was an infant and his father passed away when he was eleven. At the age of twelve he was placed under the care of his uncle Paul Cullen, then Rector of the Irish College. This was to be the defining event of his life. He studied at the Roman Seminary

8 For a discussion on this work and what it reveals about Kirby see Michael Olden, ‘Tobias Kirby (1804‐1895): the man who kept the papers’ in D. Keogh & A. McDonnell (eds) The Irish College Rome and its World. (Dublin 2008) pp 131‐ 148. 9 It is also fortunate that papers (The New Collection) removed from the ‘core’ Kirby collection by Cardinal Moran were returned to the Irish College 10 Cahill, A.E. 'Moran, Patrick Francis (1830 ‐ 1911)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 10, (Melbourne 1986) pp 577‐581 and at the Urban College of Propaganda Fide where in 1852 he was awarded a doctorate. He was an excellent student of languages and was ordained in 1853.

Like his uncle he was offered a professorship at Propaganda College. Cullen urged him to work on a systematic study of the sources for the history of the Irish Church and obtained permission for him in 1859 to make copies from the Roman archives. Moran was to write five substantial books on the history of the Irish Church including History of the Catholic of Dublin, Since the Reformation (1864). He also edited The Pastoral Letters and Other Writings of Cardinal Cullen, Archbishop of Dublin (1882). One can therefore presume that he was very familiar with working with primary sources in archives. It is in this context that one must view his subsequent desire to write a life of Cardinal Cullen and the subsequent compiling of papers from the Irish College archives.

Moran returned to Ireland in 1866 to become Cullen’s private secretary. He held a post of professor of Hebrew and Scripture at Holy Cross and also a professorship of Scripture and scriptural languages and Irish history at the Catholic University. In 1871 he was appointed of Ossory and became Bishop of that diocese in 1872. In 1866 he was appointed non-resident vicar-general of the diocese of Maitland and in 1878 acted as Roman agent for the Irish bishops in New South Wales in their dispute with Archbishop Vaughan. In 1884 he was appointed Archbishop of Sydney having received strong support from Propaganda and the Pope. In 1885 he believed that he was to be appointed to the vacant See of Dublin following the death of Archbishop MacCabe but instead was created a cardinal and apostolic delegate. He died in 1911.

Provenance and Archival History

The provenance and archival history of the New Collection have been complicated by the acts of separation and amalgamation performed by Cardinal Moran. As the following diagram demonstrates, the New Collection is comprised of material separated from the ‘core’ Cullen Collection and ‘core’ Kirby Collection and also a small quantity of papers dating from the earlier rectorships of Michael Blake and Christopher Boylan and an even smaller amount of material pre-dating the restoration of the college in 1826.

It is, however, possible to state that the bulk of the collection is made up of incoming mail received and kept by the four rectors (Blake, Boylan, Cullen, and Kirby) during their rectorships. As noted the rector also acted as agent for the Irish hierarchy in their dealings with the Vatican and much of the incoming correspondence relates to this role. • The New Collection contains almost all of the correspondence to Rectors Blake and Boylan that exists in this archive. • Given its origins it is not surprising that New Collection material mirrors material in the ‘core’ collections - therefore, for the Cullen and Kirby time-periods, one finds similar types of correspondence from the same people. Researchers should also always consult the New Collection in parallel with the ‘core’ Cullen and Kirby Collections. • Notwithstanding this point, Moran does appear to have focused upon removing letters written by Archbishop Cullen to Kirby- although it must also be noted that he did not remove all Cullen to Kirby letters from the Kirby collection.

Cullen Collection (CUL/) 1821‐1879 Cullen Supplements (CUL/OCO, CUL/AME and CUL/TBG) This is the ‘core’ Cullen Collection from which a number of separations have been made. These papers were taken from the ‘core’ th The collection mainly consists of correspondence received and Cullen Collection in the 20 century. kept by Dr. Cullen during his rectorship (1832‐1849) with a They were gathered into three themed smaller amount of material predating his rectorship and from groups‐ "Letters from America", "Letters his subsequent periods as Archbishop. from Trinidad and British Guiana", and "Letters from Bishop O'Connor". Letters are mainly addressed to Cullen. PreCullen Material 1759 to 1825

Taken from the archive by Archbishop Moran to Sydney. Mainly consists of correspondence relating to the The New Collection 1759‐1895 restoration of the college in 1826. Includes papers of Rectors Michael Blake (1826‐28) (PCUL/NC,CUL/NC, KIR/NC) and Christopher Boylan (1828‐32). Consists of papers taken from the archive by Cardinal Moran. He took material from both Cullen and Kirby papers and The Kirby Collection. (KIR/) 1836‐1895 earlier 'preCullen material' . Hefocusedonearly19th century documents (PCUL/NC), This is the 'core’ Kirby Collection from which a number Cullen’s days at Propaganda Fide and his time as rector of seperations have been made. (CUL/NC) and letters written by Archbishop Cullen to Kirby (KIR/NC). The collection mainly consists of incoming mail, The collection was returned from Australia in the mid‐ 20th century received and kept by Tobias Kirby during his rectorship (1850‐1891) with a smaller amount of documents from his time as vice‐rector (1836‐1850), student (1831‐1835) and as rector emeritus (1891‐ 1895).

The New Collection also includes lecture notes, draft letters, administrative notes and memoranda written or received and kept by Paul Cullen, student and later office holder at Propaganda Fide. This includes material from Cullen’s period at the Printing Press of Propaganda. It also includes agency material and legal points, lecture and academic notes, spiritual and devotional material and pastoral letters and encyclicals created or received and kept by Dr. Kirby. (This material has not as yet been listed and is not covered by this catalogue) The collection was removed from the archives and travelled with Moran to Sydney, was deposited in St Patrick’s College, Manly, Australia and was returned to the Irish College in the mid-20th century. It, therefore, has been described as the ‘Manly Collection’ in the past. The exact details of these moves are as yet unknown. When the papers were returned from Australia the individual letters and documents were in chronological order and it appears that they were stored in ‘cartons’. Patrick Cornish refers to seeing, in c1972, three box files entitled ‘Cullen to Kirby, 1840’ and ‘Cullen to Kirby, 1850 to 1860’ and ‘Box III’ – he notes that ‘Cullen to Kirby, 1840’ in fact contained only 18 letters from Cullen to Kirby but did in fact contain many Cullen drafts. Cornish also refers to ‘Further Australian Papers’ which were put at his disposal by Professor Patrick J O’Farrell of the University of New South Wales which had been taken to Australia by Cardinal Moran but which had not been deposited in St Patrick’s College Manly. He notes that these ‘Further Australian Papers’ contained Cullen to Kirby letters and that these were also returned to the Irish College.11 [See also section entitled ‘Archival listing and arrangement’]

Scope

Incoming correspondence is mainly comprised of handwritten, holograph letters addressed to the rector of the college. Newspaper clippings, printed pastorals or brochures etc and enclosed letters from third parties were on occasion included with these letters. Telegrams and notes on calling cards occasionally appear. The rectors also received petitions or status reports addressed to the Pope or Vatican officials which sometimes remained with their papers – the rectors were sometimes called upon to translate petitions and/or presented petitions verbally during a Papal Audience.

The collection also contains draft material written in the hand of the rector. Michael Blake left behind one 50 page draft letter-book dated c.1825. One 70 page draft letter-book from Cullen exists dating from 1833-1836 (CUL/NC/3/3/28). The collection contains material from Cullen’s student/Propaganda days consisting of drafts on religious themes often including passages in Hebrew, Latin and Greek. Kirby’s drafts are more substantial, numbering over 500 items, and have been placed in a sub-series (KIR/NC/2). Included in Kirby’s drafts are petitions drafted by him with responses from Vatican officials.

English speaking laypersons and religious tended to write in English. Exceptions to this include Cullen who frequently wrote in Italian to Kirby and members of the hierarchy who wrote in Italian or Latin when addressing the Pope and officials. The rectors’ correspondence from Vatican officials was in Italian or Latin. Correspondence from Italian religious, tradesmen etc was in Italian. Other languages that appear are French and in rare cases German or Spanish. The correspondence contains no Irish. Roughly speaking the breakdown of languages is a follows – English 65% of documents, Italian 25%, Latin 10%.

11 Corish, Patrick. ‘Irish College Rome: Kirby Papers’ in Archivium Hibernicum XXXI 1973 p1‐94 The covering dates for the New Collection are c.1770-1895. However the collection is by far bulkier after 1840 as the following table will show. A significant factor of this is Kirby’s habit of retaining all letters and his long tenure as rector. (It should also be noted that not all of the Kirby Series has been catalogued – the table below relates only to catalogued material).

Date range Creator Series Number of docs. Sub-totals (approx) for Series

c.1770-1799 (college closed) PCUL 10 1800-1825 (college closed) PCUL 30 1825-c1832 Rectors Blake and Boylan PCUL 30 70

1820s-c1832 (Cullen - student and office CUL 300 holder in Propaganda) c1832-1839 Rector Cullen CUL 180 1840-1849 Rector Cullen CUL 400 880

1840-1849 Vice-rector Kirby KIR 70 1850-1859 Rector Kirby KIR 600 1860-1869 Rector Kirby KIR 450 1870-1879 Rector Kirby KIR 600 1880-1889 Rector Kirby KIR 400 1890-1895 Rector Kirby KIR 150 2270

N.B. ‘Kirby undated but sender identified’ (KIR/NC/3) contains circa 3600 letters – these letters have not been catalogued and are therefore not covered by this catalogue.

The documents were mainly collected by the Rector of the College in the course of his business. During Cullen and Kirby’s tenures the rector of the college had two main roles. Firstly he was the administrator of the seminary and secondly he was agent for certain bishops. As administrator of a seminary the rector received letters concerning students, college finances, college employees, college property etc. As an agent, the rector was the link between the hierarchy and the Vatican – he was asked to present petitions, reports and addresses, secure faculties and dispensations and he could be asked to ‘speak with’ officials of Propaganda or the Pope on important ecclesiastical or political issues. However, given that the bishops supplied the students for the college, a single letter might often be concerned with student and agency business.

It has been remarked that Kirby was a man and priest that inspired trust on account of his ecclesiastical and political wisdom and also for his spiritual wisdom.12 This trait resulted in him receiving many letters from nuns, laypersons and clergymen seeking spiritual or personal guidance. Indeed it should be noted that members of the hierarchy, including Cullen, at times of stress confided in Kirby. Kirby was also, in particular, frequently approached by religious orders of nuns to obtain favours on their behalf or to offer advise on administrtive matters. There are, of course, personal letters included and naturally letters can be a hybrid of both As Kirby filed personal and official letters together this order has been retained.

12 Olden, Michael. ‘Tobias Kirby (1804‐1895): the man who kept the papers’ in D. Keogh & A. McDonnell (eds.) The Irish College Rome and its World. (Dublin 2008) pp 131‐148 Content

What follows below is an overview of the significant correspondents of the rectors and the events that occupied them. Such an overview must naturally be selective with a collection of this size, which spans a century and which involves many characters of importance.

Blake to Archbishop Murray letters. Explaining in detail the task facing Blake in re-establishing the college in the face of much opposition and indifference.

Cullen to Kirby letters. There are over 800 letters from Archbishop Cullen to Kirby and there are also earlier letters from Rector Cullen to Vice-rector Kirby. Cullen typically wrote about issues in candid detail and in conclusion often requested Kirby to personally liaise with Cardinal Fransoni or Monsignor Barnabo on his behalf. He also confided in Kirby revealing his opinions, worries and fears. The following is a sketch of the major themes contained in the Cullen to Kirby letters.

Independent Catholic run institutions − his opposition to the Queen’s Colleges and the Commissioners on National Education; − his promotion of nuns and the Christian Brother to run schools, hospitals, orphanages; his difficulty with the Christian Brothers over hierarchical control in 1877 − his concern over proselytism and his support for Sister Margaret Aylward to set up St Brigid’s Orphanage and Schools; − his lobbying for the Catholic University, the appointment of Dr Newman and his eventual disapproval of Dr Newman’s plans for the University, − his concern for the spiritual wellbeing of Irish Catholic soldiers and sailors and their families;

‘Devotional Revolution’ − his criticism of the standard of ceremonies and churches in Ireland upon his return to Ireland and his attempts to phase out Station Masses; − his promotion of the 40 hour devotion, styles of singing, church building and decoration in the Roman style; − his enthusiastic support of missions to counteract proselytism and unorthodoxy in Ireland;

Asserting hierarchical control − his daily reports from the Synod of Thurles mentioning his conflicts with Dr Murray over education − his active lobbying of Propaganda for his preferred candidates to the hierarchy in Ireland and abroad and his desire to have coadjutors appointed to older bishops − his lifelong battle with Dr MacHale - stressful and unproductive Bishop’s meetings due to MacHale’s (in his opinion) non co-operation - his request to be given the power of apostolic delegate over all meetings – his final battle with MacHale over the appointment of McHale’s coadjutor − his suspicion of ‘Gallicanism’ at Maynooth College and likewise his support for Rector Miley of the Irish College Paris against his professors − his project to erect Holy Cross Seminary including careful consideration of the management structure so as to avoid a repeat of his difficulties at the Catholic University, Maynooth and Paris; − his difficult and protracted dispute with Fr O’Keeffe which costs him £3000; − the less heated Synod of Maynooth of 1874

Fenianism and priests in politics − his opposition to Gavin Duffy and the Young Irelanders; − his clash with Fenian supporters over issues such as the political funeral for John O’Mahony in 1877 − his attempts to curb Lucas’ political leanings (the editor of the Tablet) and the eventual breakdown of the relationship over the issue of political priests, − his opposition to clerical involvement in politics including criticism of Dr Cantwell tolerance of politicized priests; − his opposition to Fr Lavelle and the Brotherhood of St Patrick - his dismay when Fr Lavelle is appointed PP of Cong by McHale;

Politics − his appearance before a Committee of the House of Commons in 1861 during which he is very critical of the Poor Law System; − his attack on Sir Robert Peel for not contributing to relief following the failed harvest of 1862; − his satisfaction with the disestablishment of the Established Church in 1869 − his initial support for Gladstone which is withdrawn in 1874 and is followed by the election of the Home Rulers

Support and loyalty for the Papacy − his fundraising for the Pope in 1859 and his efforts to counter anti-Papal reports from the British Press and politicians; − his initial concerns and reluctance for a Papal Brigade which is followed by a efforts to minimise any negative fallout and maximise the benefits of the Brigade; − following the collapse of the Papal States efforts to safeguard the property of the Irish College including attempts to get British protection; − his attendance at the Vatican Council which issued the Dogma of Papal Infallibility;

Other issues − his very delicate physical and mental state caused by illness, stress, overwork and insomnia leading to a collapse in 1858; he was also bed-ridden for months in 1868 − his reports of epidemics such as scarlet fever in 1862, cholera in 1866, small pox in 1871-72 and typhoid fever- one of his brothers dies in an epidemic. − his unsuccessful attempts to defend coadjutor bishop John Lynch against attacks from the Scottish hierarchy in 1867 and his support in 1874 for the Irish nuns, clergy and laity of Harbour Grace, Newfoundland against Bishop Carfagnini − the deaths of his allies in Propaganda - following the death of Secretary of State Antonelli he mounts a defence of his character against the English newspapers.

Croke to Kirby letters. There are c.70 letters from Archbishop Cullen to Kirby dated between 1885 and 1893. Croke confided in Kirby describing him as ‘his oldest and best friend’. Croke letters frequently deal with major political matters. He and his compatriot, Archbishop Walsh, came into conflict with Rome concerning Irish politics and did not enjoy the same reputation there as did Cullen. − disagreement with Cardinal Machi of the Holy See concerning his view of Italian politics which resulted in the cancellation of a Papal audience in 1885. − his failed attempt to secure a Papal audience for Michael Davitt in 1885 − recommendations by Croke for the appointment of bishops overlooked by Propaganda. − his disappointment when Archbishop Walsh was not made a Cardinal in 1892. − his support for agitation for tenant’s rights and his dismay when the Plan of Campaign is condemned by a Papal Decree in 1888. − his ‘vindication’ in his political stance due to the success of the Home Rule party − his devastation at the Parnell scandal of 1890, followed by his desire for Parnell to retire quietly thereby preserving the party - when it is clear that Parnell will not resign he takes his position on the anti-Parnell side and ensures that his bishops take the same stance.

Moran to Kirby letters. There are c.90 letters from Archbishop Moran to Kirby. The Moran letters begin with his appointment to Sydney in 1884. He corresponds frequently with Kirby during this period and during his first years in Australia. By the 1890’s he writes less frequently and more in the style of a progress report. − descriptions of his arrival in Australia and early visitations throughout the continent including New Zealand − descriptions of Australia’s first National Synod in 1885 during which new diocese and archdiocese are erected − lobbying for the appointment of Irishmen to the hierarchy e.g. Bishop Carr of Galway for Melbourne and Dr Dunne for Brisbane - thereby breaking the control of the English Benedictines − opening of churches, cathedrals and his seminary at Manly College − the warm welcome and his relatively good relationship with the Australian government and Protestants − the emergence of the Labour Party in 1891 – he does not criticise its objectives − his defence of Rev James McDonald and his Maori mission against a local bishop’s attempts to give it to the Mill-Hill College Missionaries

Correspondence from nuns. As noted Kirby received much correspondence from nuns, mainly concerning personal and spiritual matters. However the following four nuns requested his help in receiving permission for the setting up of institutions and orders – in the face of external and on occasion internal opposition. − Sister Margaret Aylward who set up St Brigid’s Schools and orphanage in Dublin − Sr Mary of the Cross, who founded the Institute of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart in Adelaide − Sr. Mary Francis Clare Cusack - known as the ‘’ of Kenmare due to her work with Famine victims in the town - she founded the St Joseph Sisters of Peace. Her letters reveal her determination to overcome obstacles caused by a smear campaign in Ireland and hierarchical opposition to some of her ideas. − Sr. Margaret O’Kavanagh’s ‘Zion Erin Crusade of the Cross’ which was established in Australia called for total abstinence and interestingly vegetarianism - attempts to get Papal recognition of her movement.

Archival listing and Arrangement (including schema)

The title ‘New Collection’ was given to the collection by Fr John Silke who was the archivist of the college from 1973 until 1980.13 Silke produced a catalogue, in 1977, which subdivided the collection into three series – ‘Pre-Cullen’, ‘Cullen’ and ‘Kirby’ and these series were further subdivided. The documents within each sub-series were, if possible, in chronological order. This subdivision was carried through to the foldering and boxing of the documents and the numbering system used referred to both folder and carton (box). Silke concentrated on producing a catalogue for the Rector Kelly papers (1890-1897) and as a result he did not have sufficient time to catalogue the Kirby section of the New Collection in any detail.

Monsignor Patrick Corish produced a selective guide to what he referred to as ‘Kirby Papers’ in the early 1970s. His guide was published in Archivium Hibernicum, volumes XXX, XXXI and XXXII between 1972 and 7414. In volume XXXI he selected material ‘judged to be of public and political interest’ from the New Collection (or as he refers to it the ‘Manly’ papers) and produced detailed and comprehensive descriptions for each letter chosen.

In 2007, the then archivist, Vera Orschel, prepared the collection for re-cataloguing and re-housing. It was decided at this time to follow, as far as possible, the order and format of the Silke catalogue15. The three series and their sub-series were maintained and the renumbering made to reflect this arrangement. However, in keeping with modern practice, the numbering no longer reflects the receptacle (folder or carton). Letters are, therefore now coded according to their series and sub-series, then by year (when applicable), and then numbered consecutively within the year. (e.g. the letter from Cullen to Kirby of 30 May 1840, formerly Carton I Folder I # 3 is now KIR/NC/1/1840/1 being the first letter of that year).

The New Collection was recatalogued in 2008/2009 by Martin Fagan, Archivist I.C.R.. The early sections of Silke’s catalogue was used to confirm the existence of each item and provided the basis for many of the descriptions in the ‘Pre-Cullen’ and ‘Cullen’ series. Where a ‘Silke’ letter was found to be missing it was noted in the new catalogue. As noted, Silke’s descriptions for the Kirby series were selective and brief and it necessary to catalogue this series from scratch. The Corish descriptions were, however, of particular benefit when cataloguing Cullen to Kirby letters in this collection. It was the intention of the archivist to describe letters and documents in as detailed a manner as possible at item level. Information which in past catalogues would have been omitted is included. For example the names of individuals seeking marriage dispensations, local news, mention of harvests and diseases, mentions of religious art or local church building etc have been included alongside more famous political and religious events. It is hoped that this approach will broaden the appeal of this collection amongst researchers.

It had been the intention to catalogue all of the New Collection. Unfortunately this was not possible due to constraints. All of the Pre-Cullen Series and the Cullen Series are covered by this catalogue. The first two sub-series of the Kirby Series have been catalogued but the final seven sub-series have yet to be catalogued. (please see the schema below to identify the catalogued and uncatalogued sub-series). However, it should be noted that all of the Cullen to Kirby letters and all other dated letters in the New Collection are covered by this catalogue.

Researchers should always consult the ‘core’ Cullen Catalogue (CUL/) and ‘core’ Kirby Catalogues (KIR/) in conjunction with this New Collection Catalogue.

13 The archive has a copy of Silke’s ‘Progress report 1973‐1976’ and a report dated November 1977 as well as his catalogues. 14 see Bibliography at the end of this catalogue 15 The reasons for this were many. It was decided not to attempt to re‐integrate the New Collection back into the ‘core’ Cullen and Kirby collections because it would wipe out Cardinal Moran’s impact on the collection. It was decided not to radically alter the sequencing of documents as this would again upset Moran’s order and would cause confusion for older publications which cited the collection. Any changes that were made were placed in archival notes at item level in this catalogue. Cardinal Moran essentially took papers from three different collections – in order to reflect this, the New Collection has been subdivided into three series. 1. Pre-Cullen Series: Papers from the rectorships of Michael Blake and Christopher Boylan and some earlier papers from the early 1800s when the college was closed. 2. Cullen Series: Papers taken from Rector Cullen’s collection including some earlier Cullen’s papers dating from his student and Propaganda days. 3. Kirby Series: Papers taken from Rector Kirby’s collection.

The following schema outlines the arrangement of the collection Miscellaneous Letters 1759-1830 PCUL/NC/1

Financial Affairs 1811-1829 PCUL/NC/2 Pre Cullen Series Michael Blake Correspondence PCUL/NC PCUL/NC/3 Correspondence 1826-1832 PCUL/NC/4

Constitution of the Irish College PCUL/NC/5

Cullen - Student of Propaganda CUL/NC/1 Undated letters from Cullen – Office Holder of Cullen CUL/NC/3/1 Cullen THE NEW Propaganda Fide CUL/NC/2 Series Undated letters to Cullen COLLECTION CUL/NC Correspondence Undated and others CUL/NC/3/2 CUL/NC/3

Correspondence Dated Miscellaneous including 1829- 51 CUL/NC/4 drafts CUL/NC/3/3

Correspondence Dated c.1840-1895 KIR/NC/1 Kirby Drafts KIR/NC/2 Correspondence (undated but sender identified) KIR/NC/3 u n Correspondence (undated and unidentified) KIR/NC/4 c Kirby a Series Agency Material and Legal Points KIR/NC KIR/NC/5 t a Lecture and Academic notes KIR/NC/6 l o Spiritual and Devotional Material KIR/NC/7 g u Pastoral Letters and Encyclicals e KIR/NC/8 Prose (Fanny Kirby) d KIR/NC/4

Martin Fagan, Archivist, Irish College Rome, October 2009

The New Collection

Pre‐Cullen Series

ARCHIVES PONTIFICAL IRISH COLLEGE, ROME

1 Code / Level Title / Date / Description Lang. / Extentt PCUL/NC PreCullen New Collection Series 1759, 1775, 1779, 1790-1832 99 items Eng. Lat. Fr. Ital. Hb. Grk. This series consists of college documents that preceed the appointment of Paul Cullen as Rector of the College and includes the following:

Letters from Irish bishops to Rome regarding requests and disputes (e.g. Archbishop Murray of Dublin, Bishop Coppinger of Cloyne and Ross, Archbishop O’Reilly of Armagh).

Letters to Irish bishops from missionary clergy in the United States often requesting clergy (especially to Archbishop Murray of Dublin).

Correspondence and documentation dealing with financial matters in the immediate years after the closure of the college during the French occupation (including correspondence with Giovanni Bacile, Procuratore del Collegio Ibernese; Antonio Cavazzi, Esaltore del Collegio Ibernese; Cardinale Ercolani; Antonio Bassich, Propaganda Fide).

Letters to Michael Blake, Rector of the Irish College and a draft- letter book created by Michael Blake during 1825 (includes copies of letters addressed to Dr Murray, Archbishop of Dublin relating to the re-establishment of the college between 1824 and 1826 copied from the Dublin Diocesan/ Dromore Archives).

Letters to Christopher Boylan. (in particular containing details of a dispute between Michael Blake, former Rector and Christopher Boylan, Rector of the Irish College)

PCUL/NC/1 Miscellaneous Letters Sub-Series 1759-1830 32 items Eng. Lat. Fr. Ital. Includes letters from Irish bishops (Archbishop Murray of Dublin, Bishop Coppinger of Cloyne and Ross, Archbishop O’Reilly of Armagh) to Rome regarding disputes and requests. Also includes letters to Irish bishops, especially Archbishop Murray of Dublin, from missionary clergy in the United States.

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PCUL/NC/1/1 [Status of the Diocese of ] Item 27 June 1759 Lat. 2pp Statuta Diocesana Diaec. Accadensis in eleven points. Reference to Patricio Roberto Kirwan Episcope Acchadensi, [Patrick Robert Kirwan, Bishop of Achonry 1758 - 1776] [enclosed in folder]

PCUL/NC/1/2 Copy of letter addressed to Cardinal Marefoschi from Item Matthew Mac Kenna, Bishop of Cloynes and Ross. [October] 1775 Lat. 2pp Letter to Cardinal Marefoschi [ of the Irish College] from the Bishop of Cloynes and Ross giving an account of the state of his Diocese. Includes figures for the number of Catholic families, communicants and priests in his Diocese circa 1770. [enclosed in folder]

PCUL/NC/1/3 Holograph letter addressed to ‘Eminen.me ac colendissime Item Patrone’ from Jacobus, Epus Ellphinensis 12 May 1779 Lat. 1p Letter to [Cardinal Protector Marefoschi] from [James O’Fallon, Bishop of Elphin] includes a recommendation from [O’Fallon] for Carolum O’Conor [Charles O’Conor] to become a student of the Irish College.

PCUL/NC/1/4 Holograph letter addressed to ‘Eme Card[inlis]’ from Patricius Item Josephis Plunket, Electris Epis Midensis 7 February 1779 Lat. 3pp Letter addressed to ‘Eme Card[inlis]’ [Cardinal Marefoschi] from Patricius Josephis Plunket, Electris Epis Midensis [Patrick Joseph Plunket, Bishop Elect of Meath] on the occasion of his appointment.

PCUL/NC/1/5 Hand-written booklet entitled ‘Lettre sur l’état des Sciences Item physiques et naturelles à Rome, depuis deux siècles et sur la condamnation de Galilée, adressée a M. de la Lande par M. L’Abbé Testa’. 20 April 1790 Fr. 31pp [Letter on the state of science, physics and nature of Rome for the past two centuries and on the condemnation of Galileo Galilei addressed to Monsieur de la Lande [possibly the French astronomer, Joseph Jérôme Lefrançais de Lalande 1732–1807] from Monsieur L’Abbe Testa [The Head ]]. Includes mention of M. L’Abbe Calandrelli, Professor of Mathematics at the Collegio Romano.

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PCUL/NC/1/6 Holograph letter addressed to ‘Your Grace’ from the Earl of Item Fingall, Killeen Castle. 1 November 1791 Eng. 1p Letter to ‘Your Grace’ [possibly Richard O’Reilly, Archbishop of Armagh 1787 - 1818 or Patrick Joseph Plunkett, 1778 - 1827] from the Earl of Fingall [Arthur James Plunkett] who encloses sixty guineas to be put towards the construction of the Chapel of Drogheda which will be ‘a very essential advantage to the prosperity of Religion as well as an ornament to the Town.’

PCUL/NC/1/7 An account entitled ‘Note rédigée par M l’Evêque de Tarbes Item au mois d’Aout 1791’. August 1791 Fr. 3pp An account by The Bishop of Tarbes of a ten day journey made by himself, the Archbishop of Auch, the Bishop of Lavaur, five clerics plus and companions through Catalonia. He describes the group of thirty persons as ‘fugitifs’. He also mentions staying in the Abbey of Montserrat.

PCUL/NC/1/8 Folder containing firstly a handwritten ‘Extract of a letter from Item the Earl of Fingall to J. J. Dillon Esquire’ and ‘Extract of Mr Dillon’s answer to the above’ and secondly a holograph letter from John Joseph Dillon, Lincon’s Inn to Thomas Erskine. Also contains two typed transcripts of the letters and a 28 November 1804 and 29 January 1806 Eng. 15pp In the first item Dillon, while responding to Fingall’s account of Catholic politics [in Ireland], discusses the question of the exclusion of Catholics from Parliament in the wake of the Act of Union. In particular he focuses upon the presentation and objectives of a petition delivered by a ‘deputation consisting of the first Catholic rank and property of Ireland’ to Lord Greenville and Mr [Charles James] Fox. The second item Dillon writes to [Lord Chancellor] Erskine upon his appointment as ‘a principal member in the councils of his Magisty’ concerning ‘the Catholic question’. He expresses concern that the hopes of Irish Catholics might cause them to ‘push forward their claims sooner, perhaps, than the government may be prepared to support them’ and that therefore ‘an understanding should be established before it may be in the power of some violent man to create confusion.’ Also includes a typed covering note dated October 1949 from C Duchemin, Pontificio Collegio Beda offering the above mentioned papers to Monsignor [McDaid].

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PCUL/NC/1/9 Unsigned memorandum of letter from Monsignor. Giov. Item Power Vescovo di Waterford e Lismore. 29 March [1880] [incorrectly identified as 1808] Ital. 6pp Memorandum of letter from Monsignor. Giov. Power Vescovo di Waterford e Lismore. [John Power, Bishop of Waterford and Lismore] in which he describes a dispute between the Archbishop of Dublin and the other bishops of Ireland on the subject of land agitation. The Bishop of Waterford describes the Archbishop as assuming the character of ‘di Dittatore della Chiese d’Irlanda [Dictator of the Irish Church] for his opposition to land agitation. [The memorandum is undated but may refer to opposition to land agitation expressed by Archbishop Edward McCabe who was archbishop from 1879 to 1885 which coincides with John Power’s tenure as Bishop of Waterford and Lismore 1873 - 1887. There was however an earlier John Power who was Bishop of Waterford and Lismore 1804 - 1817]

PCUL/NC/1/10 Includes a circular letter from the Connaught Bishops to Dr. Item Bray; a copy of reply from Richard O’Reilly to the Bishops of Connaught and a copy of a declaration by the Bishops of Connaught to the clergy of the Archdiocese of Tuam. November 1809 Eng. 7pp Richard O’Reilly [Archbishop of Armagh] disagrees with the appointment of Dean Egan to the Office of Vicar Capitular by Dr. Bellew, and insists that Bellew withdraw the ‘uncanonical appointment.’ The Bishops of Connaught in response seek the opinion of Dr. Bray as to ‘the extent of the jurisdiction of the See of Armagh.’ In the declaration to the clergy of the Archdiocese of Tuam, the Bishops of Connaught state their strong support for the work of the regular clergy. They feel that the ‘opinion of their being a burden to the people is infurious and groundless’ and they hope that ‘no steps may be taken against them.’ The letters originated from a Synod held in Galway attended by the Bishops of Killala, Clonfert, Elphin, Kilmacduagh, Achonry and Galway on 17th November 1809.

PCUL/NC/1/11 Printed document entitled ‘Decretum, Sacrae Congregationis Item De Propaganda’ by Cardinal Lorenzo Litta with a handwritten note in the margin. 17 May 1817 Lat. Eng. 1p ‘Decretum, Sacrae Congregationis De Propaganda Fide’ [Decree of the Sacred Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith] by Cardinal Lorenzo Litta concerned with trouble in Gibraltar. Handwritten note states that ‘The last paragraph proves that the [Junta] is citing [ ] before the Supreme Court of Gibraltar.’

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PCUL/NC/1/12 Printed circular letter and covering letter addressed to ‘My Item Lord’ from Matthew Carroll, New York and others concerning Irish emigration to the United States. 18 November 1817 and 12 January 1818 Eng. 4pp Thomas Addis Emmet is among the consignees of the circular letter and Carroll is the author of the covering letter. Carroll and his co-signers are interested in providing assistance to Irish emigrants to the United States who lack a fixed destination and who often ‘remain in the sea-ports, until becoming victims of bad counsel, and bad example, they lose the pure and honest energies with which they left their native land.’ They therefore propose to lobby Congress for a large tract of land, circa 1,000,000 acres, for Irish Emigrants in the Illinois Territory. They seek the co-operation of the friends and well-wishers of Ireland to give weight to their petition to Congress.

PCUL/NC/1/13 Holograph letter from L. Cardinal Litta to Monsigneur Pietro Item Caprano. 4 May 1818 Ital. 2pp L. Cardinal [Lorenzo] Litta writes to Caprano [Titular Bishop of Iconium and Secretary of Propaganda Fide] seeking the return of a manuscript which is needed for a Congregation on the affairs of Armenians. Includes a faint letter seal.

PCUL/NC/1/14 Holograph letter from [Durochesse de Chassayn], addressed Item Eminence’. 24 March 1819 Fr. 3pp Includes a copy of a letter to the Bishop of Limoges. The ‘Eminence’ referred to in the title may possibly be Cardinal della Somaglia. [According to the Fr. Silke catalogue]

PCUL/NC/1/15 Holograph letter from K Marum, Johnstown to Bishop Doyle, Item Carlow College 5 September 1819 Eng. 3pp K [Kyran] Marum, [], Johnstown sends his congratulations to Bishop [James] Doyle, Carlow College on his appointment as and Leighlin. Also includes draft of reply.

6 Code / Level Title / Date / Description Lang. / Extent

PCUL/NC/1/16 Letter to Murray, Archbishop of Dublin from L W [Louis Item William Valentine Dubourg], Bishop of Louisiana, St. Louis, Missouri and also a related letter from P. Malou S.J., New York to Archbishop Murray. 15 December 1819 and 19 April 1820 Fr. Eng. 4pp In the first letter the Bishop of Louisiana, requests Archbishop Murray to forward a sum of money from an Irish Catholic, Michael Darcy, St. Louis to his wife, Mary Darcy, Borris in Ossory, Queens County, Ireland. He also gives an account of the building of the cathedral, seminary, nunnery and college and Catholicism in his expanding diocese. Letter written by P Malou, S.J. and signed by Dubourg. Also includes related letter from P. Malou S.J to Archbishop Murray sending a copy of Dubourg’s letter and money from the Irish emigrant to his wife. [includes envelope]

PCUL/NC/1/17 Holograph letter from P Kenney, Georgetown College, Item Maryland to Archbishop Murray, Dublin January 6 1820 Eng. 4pp P Kenney writes of various pieces of news. In New York a priest has been denounced as an improper person to be employed in the sacred ministry but Dr. Conally would not remove him and appealed to the Holy See to adjudicate on the matter. Mr Carberry still continues his schismatical church at Norfolk. The ‘poor Irish’ are being incorrectly encouraged to believe that there is ‘a French party to keep the Irish Clergy out of the ministry. He also notes five obstacles to Catholicism in his diocese including a great number of bad Irish and German priests which has ‘done more to impede the progress of Religion, than all the rants of the Methodists or sophistry of the Episcopalians’. He also notes the fact that there are only 50 priests in his archdiocese and that Catholics who are generally poor tend to move from place to place in search of work. Furthermore he suggests that the Catholic Church ‘appears in the frightful form of monarchy’ with bishops being seen as petty kings.

PCUL/NC/1/18 The last Will and Testament of Patrick Ryan of Halifax, Nova Item Scotia. 29 January 1821 Eng. 4pp Ryan bequeaths property known as Ryan's Wharf and property on Grafton Street to his wife and son and also provides money towards the erection of an altar and the construction of Peter’s Church in Halifax. Witnessed by Fletcher, John Shaffer and John Thomas Hill

PCUL/NC/1/19 Document entitled ‘The Copy of an Inscription by The late M. Item R. Doctor Troy’ Undated Lat. Eng. 2pp Inscription for the tomb of Dr. Joannis Thom Troy [O.P. Archbishop of Dublin 1786 - 1823]

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PCUL/NC/1/20 Holograph letter from D Murray, Dublin to Rev. Dr. Doyle, Item Carlow 25 July 1823 Eng. 3pp [] Murray [Archbishop of Dublin] hopes that a collection be made to help ‘Mr Mills to the Continent in searching that education which his former Religion precluded him from getting in our National College.’ Also mentions two other students named Mr Cullen and Mr Doran. Recipient is James Doyle, Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin.

PCUL/NC/1/21 Holograph letter from Joseph Coppinger, New York to D Item Murray, Archbishop of Dublin 5 October 1823 Fr. Eng. 2pp Coppinger, the ‘brother to Doctor Coppinger', Bishop of Cloyne and Ross, congratulates the Archbishop on his circular regarding the ‘Miraculous cure of Sister Mary St[]ard’. Requests the Archbishop to forward a letter to Prince Hohenlohe. [this letter is not included]

PCUL/NC/1/22 Holograph letter from J. G. Yver, Catholic Missionary, Item Newark upon Trent to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin. 14 June 1824 Eng. 3pp Yver pleads for Catholic priests for Demerara following the fate of the unfortunate Smith missionary there. ‘Smith paid for his evil conduct by the forfeiture of his life and the four other sectarian missionaries were turned out of the colony which is now free from that kind of adventurers and where Catholic ministers would be preferred to any other kind of teachers.’

PCUL/NC/1/23 Letter of introduction addressed to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Item Dublin from J Power, of the Diocese of New 21 July 1825 Eng. 2pp Power recommends the Rev. W. Neile, a missionary from Missouri to the Archbishop. Neile is in Ireland seeking missionary priest for the Mission in Missouri.

PCUL/NC/1/24 Document entitled ‘Avvertenza del Rettore Ibernese a riguardo Item della precedent lettere di Monsignor Doyle, a della Suora Dolan, Superiora delle Monache Carmelitane de Ranelagh in undated Ital. 1p This document consists of [the remarks of the Rector of the Irish College on the former letters of Monsignor Doyle and of Sister Dolan, Superior of the Carmalite Sisters in Ranelagh, Ireland]. He mentions that in 1814, Ranelagh had a reputation for being lax and irregular. [Silke catalogue notes Rector Blake to Doyle correspondence now numbered PCUL/NC/3/1]

8 Code / Level Title / Date / Description Lang. / Extent

PCUL/NC/1/25 Holograph letter from John Power Vicar General and Rector Item of St. Peter’s Church, New York to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin. 20 October 1826 Eng. 4pp Notes that Dr. Deubois has been appointed as Bishop [of New York] but that ‘there is a strong prejudice against him on account of his being a Frenchman in the congregation Irish.’ Also mentions Yellow Fever outbreaks in the city in the years 1819 and 1822, the ordination of a young priest from Leixlip called James Rooney and Dr. Blake’s [Rector of the Irish College] successes in Rome. He ends by asking the Archbishop if it is possible that there is any position for him in Maynooth College.

PCUL/NC/1/26 Holograph letter from John Power Vicar General and Rector Item of St. Peter’s Church, New York to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin. 21 April 1827 Eng. 4pp Power writes on behalf of a Mrs Wall, a poor Irishwoman in New York. Her husband, who is a ‘dissipated man’ who drinks unsparingly and cares nothing of his family, has been left property in Ireland and has returned there. Power asks Murray to contact a Mrs B Clinch, 70 Camden Street the brother of Mr Wall in an attempt to stop him squandering the property and reducing the family to the Alms House.

PCUL/NC/1/27 Holograph letter from W V Harold [priest], Philadelphia and Item addressed to ‘Most Reverend and Dear Archbishop’ [Murray of Dublin] 7 November 1828 Eng. 4pp Harold defends himself and Reverend Ryan, in substantial detail, from unfavourable reports circulating in Dublin about them. In explaining their case Harold mentions the hostility of the French and other foreign clergy towards them on account of comments made by them regarding the employment and sale of slaves by Jesuits priests in Maryland. Mentions a between Irish priests and their congregation in Philadelphia. Also mentions a dispute between them and Bishop Conolly and a letter addressed to himself and Ryan from Propaganda which they have challenged under the laws of the United States.

PCUL/NC/1/28 Holograph letter addressed to Cardinal Cappelari, Prefect of Item Propaganda Fide from Nicholas Roche, O.S.A. [Augustinian], Dublin and countersigned by Patrick Coleman, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Dublin. 29 July 1828 Lat. 2pp In the letter Roche expresses his wish to become a secular.

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PCUL/NC/1/29 Holograph statement from Jer. O’Callaghan for Propaganda Item 7 June 1829 Ital. 1p In his statement O’Callaghan states his dispute with Dr. [William] Coppinger, Bishop of Cloyne and Ross.

PCUL/NC/1/30 Statement addressed to ‘Beatisimo Padre’ [The Pope] from Item William Coppinger, Bishop of Cloyne and Ross Undated [c1800] Ital. 1p Coppinger requests that William Jones, priest, be made parish priest of Mallow.

PCUL/NC/1/31 Draft paragraph of letter from William Coppinger, Bishop of Item Cloyne and Ross for Propaganda Fide. Undated Ital. 2pp In this draft letter with corrections Coppinger denounces Father James Connory to Propaganda.

PCUL/NC/1/32 Detailed statement from Bishop Edmund Ffrench, [Bishop of Item Kilmacduagh], Galway concerning the Wardenship of the City of Galway and addressed to ‘Very Reverend and dear Sir’. 18 March 1830 Eng. 8pp In his statement Ffrench argues strongly against the wardenship system of the city of Galway whereby wardens are elected by the members of seventeen families [The Tribes of Galway]. He disagrees with the canvassing of votes, public speeches, disputes and merriment that accompanies these elections. ‘Hence the Lay Patrons as well as the ‘Non Tribes’ are disgusted at the scandals of popular election and all Parties sincerely wish for some change in the Ecclesiastical form or system now prevailing in Galway.’ He is critical in particular of Rev. Peter Daly. He warns the recipient in Rome of Rev. Michael Joseph Fahy, alias O’Fea, who is ‘an active agent’ for Daly and discontented clergymen in Galway.

10 Code / Level Title / Date / Description Lang. / Extent PCUL/NC/2 Financial Affairs- Irish College Rome. Sub-Series 1811-1829 37 items Ital. Correspondence and documentation dealing mainly with financial matters in the immediate years after the closure of the college during the French occupation. Includes correspondence with Giovanni Bacile, Procuratore del Collegio Ibernese; Antonio Cavazzi, Esaltore del Collegio Ibernese; Cardinale Ercolani; Antonio Bassich, Propaganda Fide and Michael Blake, Rector of the Irish College;

PCUL/NC/2/1 Letter from La Commissione Amministrativa degli Stabilimenti Item Forestieri to Amminestratore del Collegio Ibernese, Roma 14 May 1811 Ital. 3pp [The Commission for the Administration of the Establishment of Foreigners] writes to the [Administrator of the Irish College]

PCUL/NC/2/2 Letter from La Commissione Amministrativa degli Stabilimenti Item Forestieri to Antonio Cavazzi, Esaltore del Collegio Ibernese, Palazzo dei Convertendi 89, Roma 16 May 1811 Ital. 2pp [The Commission for the Administration of the Establishment of Foreigners] writes to Antonio Cavazzi [Tax-collector] of the Irish College

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PCUL/NC/2/3 Letter from La Commissione Amministrativa degli Stabilimenti Item Forestieri to Amminestratore del Collegio Ibernese, Roma 17 May 1811 Ital. 2pp [The Commission for the Administration of the Establishment of Foreigners] writes to the [Administrator of the Irish College]

PCUL/NC/2/4 Letter from La Commissione Amministrativa degli Stabilimenti Item Forestieri to Gio Bacile Amminestratore del Collegio Ibernese, Campo Marzio 69, Roma. 22 May 1811 Ital. 2pp [The Commission for the Administration of the Establishment of Foreigners] writes to Giovanni Bacile [Administrator of the Irish College]

PCUL/NC/2/5 Letter from [L Pre ], Conseil de Liquidation, Etats Romainie Item addressed to Antonio Cavazzi, Administratore del Collegio Ibernese. 24 May 1811 Fr. 2pp Letter notes that the [administration of the College was suspended by an Imperial decree dated 24 April 1811. Cavazzi is instructed to submit the accounts to the Conseil de Liquidation.]

PCUL/NC/2/6 Copy letter from E Ercolani, [Teses. Gnle. Proves.], Monte Item Citorio to Cardinal Litta, Prefect of Propaganda Fide. 18 July 1814 Ital. 3pp Letter entitled ‘Evenzione della Dative’ concerned with the debts of [the Irish College]. Ercolani concerned that [many requests will damage the State Treasury which has at the moment greater needs.]

PCUL/NC/2/7 Letter signed by Cardinal Zondadari, Siena and addressed to Item Cardinal Ercolani, Roma. 27 May 1821 Ital. 2pp Mentions Abbot Gentili [possibly Bishop of Colle di Val d'Elsa, Italy] and Propaganda Fide.

PCUL/NC/2/8 Holograph letter from Girolamo Gavi, Livorno addressed to Item Cardinal Ercolani, Prefect of Propaganda Fide, Rome 2 April 1821 Ital. 1p Mentions the rector of the seminary and the Irish College. [‘Non esistendo in questa Diogeli il Seminario o Collegio credei di dover interpellare il Rettore dl Seminario Arcivescovile di –isa conoscere se mai quel Luogo pio Vosse Stalo debitore di cetesto Collegio Ibernese dl Censo e frulli di che nel venerato Voglio di Vra Cemza –ma de 22 Marzo Spirato..’]

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PCUL/NC/2/9 Letter signed by Francesco [Toli] Vescovo di Pistoia e Prato Item and addressed to ‘Eminenza Reverendina’. 16 April 1821 Ital. 2pp Mentions books and the Irish College. ‘…Libri antichi, come in quelli quici moderni fino al 1803, is questo mio seminario, e Collegio Vescovile di Pistoia, ma nessuna traccia si e trovata, che sia passato interesse alcuno fra questo, e il Collegio Ibernesse.’ Also mentions that the Cathedral town of Pistoia has a Seminary and an Episcopal College and Prato has Cicognini College.

PCUL/NC/2/10 Statement for Congresso Economico by [Giovanni] Bacile, Item Procurator of the Irish College. 26 July 1821 Ital. 2pp Mentions [‘Deputasi del Monasvero de’ SS Domenico’, ‘La Comunita di Lugo’, ‘Censo del Collegio Romano’, ‘Congne Lateranense’].

PCUL/NC/2/11 Statement for Congresso Economico by [Giovanni] Bacile, Item Procurator of the Irish College. 30 August 1821 Ital. 2pp Mentions [‘SS Abb. Sala a Monsr. Caprano’, ‘Collegio Romano’, ‘Sig. Anibaldi’, ‘Sig. Cav. Alessandro Vincentini’, ‘Congne. Lateranense’, ‘Livorno’, ‘S S Domenico’].

PCUL/NC/2/12 Statement for Congresso Economico by [Giovanni] Bacile, Item Procurator of the Irish College. 28 September 1821 Ital. 2pp Mentions [‘Sig. Petti’, ‘Sig. Aniboldi’, ‘Siena’, ‘Livorno’]

PCUL/NC/2/13 Statement for Congresso Economico by [Giovanni] Bacile, Item Procurator of the Irish College. 20 December 1821 Ital. 2pp Statement reads ‘[Al Sig. Bacile si riportano, e si confermano in tutto, a per tutto le Risoluzioni del Congresso Economico tenuso li nn. Nov. Prop. Pass.to]’.

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PCUL/NC/2/14 Letter addressed to Giovanni Bacile [Procuratore] del Vecible Item Collegio Ibesnese, Roma and signed by [ ] Il Gonfaloniere di Lugo. 30 June 1821 Ital. 4pp Il Gonfaloniere di Lugo [An Official of the town of Lugo] requests Sig. Bacile, who is the lawyer/prosecutor of the Irish College, to examine the financial affairs of the [Irish] College. [‘Che se V. Signore Illma non vorra rilasciare la ricevuta di accouto; ina cio non togliera che tale ricevuta non costituisca il saldo, quando conquinnta alle precedenti giustifica il integrale pagamento della annualita. Spero che VRA SIGNORE in vista delle presenti operazioni si ricredera sulla di nacida, e si compiacera accertarinelo con gentile favorevole riportro che attendo’] Document numbered 1284

PCUL/NC/2/15 Holograph letter addressed to Antonio Bassich from [Antonio] Item Meneghelli, Padova. 2 July 1822 Ital. 2pp

PCUL/NC/2/16 Holograph letter addressed to Antonio Bassich, Propaganda Item Fide from [Antonio] Meneghelli, Padova. 26 [Nov] 1822 Ital. 2pp

PCUL/NC/2/17 Holograph letter addressed to Antonio Bassich, Propaganda Item Fide from Antonio Meneghelli, Padova. December [1822] Ital. 2pp

PCUL/NC/2/18 Holograph letter addressed to Antonio Bassich, Propaganda Item Fide from A. Meneghelli, Padova 28 February 1823 Ital. 2pp

PCUL/NC/2/19 Holograph letter addressed to Antonio Bassich, Propaganda Item Fide from [Antonio Carnieli], Liceo di Venezio [School of 28 February 1823 Ital. 2pp

PCUL/NC/2/20 Holograph letter addressed to Antonio Bassich, Propaganda Item Fide from A. Meneghelli, Padova 5 February [1823] Ital. 2pp

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PCUL/NC/2/21 Statement to Vincenzo Anibaldi, Esattore [Auditor of the Irish Item College]. Signed by [Pietro Racasoli] and Cardinal Ercolani. March 1823 Ital. 1p Concerns a payment of 8 scudi to Pietro Recasoli, carpenter for work done on houses belonging to the Irish College Rome for years 1820, and 1822.

PCUL/NC/2/22 Letter addressed to ‘Eminenza’ [Giulio Maria Cardinal della Item Somaglia] from [] Barbieri. 2 April 1823 Ital. 1p Seeks encouragement.

PCUL/NC/2/23 Copy letter addressed to Monsignore Cristaldi, Tesoriere Item Generale from Michael Blake. Signed ‘Chez’. Undated Ital. 4pp Blake seeks exemption from ‘Dativa’ for the Irish College from Monsignore Cristaldi [Treasurer]. Letter forwarded by ‘La Sagra Congregazione di Propaganda Fide’and is probably in the hand of Giovanni Bacile.

PCUL/NC/2/24 Collection of documents enclosed in folder entitled ‘Copia Di Item documenti finirti alla Propaganda’ [Copies of the finished documents for Propaganda] Undated Ital. 8pp Includes an original and a copy of a letter to Pope Leone XII from Michael Blake, Rector of the Irish College, Rome and Vicar General of Dublin. Blake seeks the recovery of vineyards and olive groves in Albano and Castel- Gandolfo which were illegally sold by the French and are now in the possession of Prince Luigi Boncompagni. [Letter PCUL/NC/2/24 is probably in the hand of Giovanni Bacile.] [enclosed in folder]

PCUL/NC/2/25 Letter from Giovanni Bacile, Procuratore del Collegio Ibernese Item to Monsignor Della Porta Radiani, Propaganda Undated Ital. 2pp Bacile, the [Overseer of the Irish College], writes regarding the finances of the Irish College and his own expenses.

PCUL/NC/2/26 Copy letter from Giovanni Bacile, Procuratore del Ven[erable] Item Collegio Ibernese to Cardinale Ercolani, Prefetto di Economia della Propaganda’ 1824 Ital. 3pp Concerned with the financial administration of the Irish College and his own expenses. Mentions Signore Vincenzo Anibaldi and Pietro Caprano. Monsignore Caprano was Secretary of Propaganda Fide. This copy letter is signed ‘Chez’ but also includes the signature of Giovanni Bacile.

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PCUL/NC/2/27 Copy letter from Giovanni Bacile to Cardinal Bertazzoli, Item Protettore del Ven[erable] Collegio Ibernese. September 182[] Ital. 3pp Letter addressed to Cardinal Bertazzoni, Protector of the Irish College concerning Bacile’s expenses.

PCUL/NC/2/28 Statement from Congresso Economico to [Giovanni] Bacile Item 24 November 1825 Ital. 2pp Instructions for Bacile. Mentions ‘Monaci Olivetani’, the of the Monastery of Olivetani. ‘Il Sig. Abbe. Bacile ha riferito di avere rinvenuto l' Istromenti de Censo del Collegio Ibernese onde resta incaricato di scrivere alli debitori Censuari’

PCUL/NC/2/29 Letter addressed to Signor. Vincenzo Aribaldi Item 12 [April] 1823 Ital. 2pp By the direction of Cardinal Ercolani, Bacile is to make out a letter for the Treasurer regarding the return of payments expected from the Irish College. Includes a list entitled ‘la Dativa dall’ Anno 1819…1823’ [being the yearly Dativa payments by the Irish College for these years].

PCUL/NC/2/30 Holograph letter from Vincenzo Bernini, Castal Gandolfo to Item Giovanni Bacile, Rome 1 November 1826 Ital. 3pp Mentions a letter to Antonio Cavaggi, concerning vineyards, formally owned by the Irish College Rome.

PCUL/NC/2/31 Holograph letter from [Monsignore Belisario Cristaldi], Item Testorieraso Generale to Signore Silvestro [Vizzeri] 21 July 1827 Ital. 1p Letter from [The Treasury] to Propaganda Fide regarding the Irish College.

PCUL/NC/2/32 Holograph letter from Giambatta. B Bordes, S.J., [Prefetto Item dell’Atrio del. Col. Rom.] to Michael Blake, Rettore del Coll. Irlandese Nov 1827 Ital. 2pp Bordes informs Blake that he has sent instructions for the new students of the Irish College.

PCUL/NC/2/33 Holograph letter from Giovani Batta Cavazzi to Cardinal Item Pedicini, Prefect of Propaganda and Protector of the Irish [c1828] Ital. 3pp Cavazzi seeks justice from the Cardinal. Mentions Cardinal Bertazzoli, Protector of the Irish College and Rectors Michael Black [sic] and Boylan. [date of 1828 is Fr. Silke’s reckoning]

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PCUL/NC/2/34 Copy letter from Franco Cardinal Bertazzoli, Protector. Item 18 December 1828 Ital. 1p The Cardinal recommends Giovanni Batta Cavazzi as ‘Maestro di Casa’ to the Rector of the Irish College with the [annual wages of ten Roman scudi]

PCUL/NC/2/35 Holograph letter from Felice Argenti to Giovanni Bacile, Via di Item Campo No.69 30 July 1828 Ital. 2pp Writes about the case between the Auditor of Camerlengato versus the Fathers of SS Vincent and Anastasius.

PCUL/NC/2/36 Holograph letter from Ignazio Calandselli, Casa to the Rector Item of the Irish College. 25 September 1829 Ital. 3pp Refers to a ‘Ripetitore’ to the Irish College Rome and also mentions a Signore Murph.

PCUL/NC/2/37 Holograph letter from Felice Canteca, Citta Di Castello, Item Perugia to Giovanni Baccile, Via di Campo Marizo No 69, 5 August 1829 Ital. 2pp Canteca writes to Baccile regarding a ‘ipoteche’ [mortgage] held by the Irish College Rome against a canon.

17 Code / Level Title / Date / Description Lang. / Extent PCUL/NC/3 Michael Blake- Correspondence Sub-Series 1824- 1826 9 items Eng. Ital. Includes a draft, letter book created by Michael Blake during 1825. Also includes copies of letters from the Dublin Diocesan/ Dromore Archives. Most letters are addressed to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin and mainly relate to the re-establishment of the college between 1824 and 1826.

PCUL/NC/3/1 Draft unbound letter book created by Michael Blake. Also Item contains sermon notes. 1825 Eng. Ital. 48pp Includes draft letters from Blake to the following:

[page 1] Cardinal Francesco Bertazzoli; Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin 5 March. [page 2] Dr. Murray 13 March; Dr. Milner 25 March; Dr. Doyle, Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin 25 March; Dr. Murray 29 March; Signore Argenti 23 April. [page 3] Signore Argenti 27 April; Dr. Kernan, Bishop of Clogher 2 May.

[page 4] Dr. Egan, Bishop of Ardfert/Kerry 12 May. [page 5] Dr. Collins, Bishop of Ross 14 May; Dr. Murray 29 May. [page 7] Dr. Murray per Fr. Rice 3 June. [page 8] Blake’s sister 15 June; Dr. Kernan undated [page 9] Cardinal Bertazzoli 25 June [page 10] Mr Butteriby, Windtavern St., Dublin 8 July. [page 11] Miss Hackett 12 July; Dr. Murray 24 July; Cardinal Bertazzoli 26 July. [page 13] Dr. Curtis, Archbishop of Armagh 1 Aug; Signore [Padre Colini] undated. [page 14] Cardinal Bertazzoli 8 August. [page 15] Pope Leo XII 13 Aug; Dr. Doyle undated. [page 16] Dear and Venerated Lord [Dr. Murray] undated [page 17] Dr. Doyle, 25 August [page 19] Miss M Kernan 28 August; Dr. Murray 1 September; Signore [Scutthio] 2 September. [page 20] Messrs Barnwall & Sons, London 4 September; Dr. Murphy, Bishop of Cork 2 Oct; Miss Hackett 13 October. [page 21] Cardinal Della Somaglia 2 November; Monsignor Cappacini 4 November; Cardinal Bertazzoli 5 November. [page 23] Dr. Curtis 15 November. [page 25 - page 48] Sermon notes and extracts from ‘The Imitation of Christ’ transcribed by Blake.

[as this book is unbound it contains 12 loose folded sheets]

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PCUL/NC/3/2 Notebook entitled ‘Copy of Dr. Blake’s letter re Irish College Item Rome 2 April 1824’. 2 April 1824 Eng. Ital. 44pp Loosely bound notebook containing handwritten copies of Michael Blake’s letters possibly copied from the Dublin Archdiocesan Archives. Includes copies of the following items:

Prospectus for the new Irish College Rome by Michael Blake, St. Michael and Johns, Exchange Street, Dublin, 2 April 1824. 4pp.

Copy of letter from Don Carlo O’Conor to Cardinal Gregorio Salvati Naples, 10 July 1789. 19pp.

Copy of letter to ‘Abbate Cuccagni’ which details the history of the Scots College Rome, 16pp.

Copy of letter to Cardinal Sevizzari, Protector of the Irish College from M. Hippisley, 17 February 1797. 15pp

PCUL/NC/3/3 Copy of letter from Michael Blake, Casa delle Missione, Monte Item Citorio, Rome to Dr. Murray. 12 October 1824 [date of original] Eng. 2pp Blake wishes to inform Murray and the other Archbishops of Ireland of his success in securing the backing from the Pope for the reestablishment of the Irish College in Rome. He also mentions his dealings with Monsignor Caprano and Cardinal Della Somaglia and the setting up of Universities in Italy at this time.

PCUL/NC/3/4 Copy of letter from Michael Blake to Dr. Murray. Item 13 October 1824 [date of original] Eng. Ital. 7pp Copy letter entitled ‘The following is the first letter written by Dr. Blake after his arrival in Rome to re-establish the Irish College.’ This letter contains much of the content of PCUL/NC/3/3 but in addition contains details of Monsignor Caprano’s concerns relating to the theological tracts being studied by the students at Maynooth College. These concerns have made Caprano anxious to have the College of Propaganda as the only House of Instruction for the Irish in Rome. Certified to be a true copy from the original in the Diocesan Archives Dublin by Michael J Curran, Secretary.

PCUL/NC/3/5 Copy of letter from Michael Blake to Dr. Murray Item 20 November 1824 Eng. 3pp Blake mentions that he is recovering from an illness. He again discusses the prejudices held against the Irish Church by Propaganda Fide and others which stem from a deep-rooted opposition to Maynooth College. This may hinder Blake’s attempt to re-establish the Irish College. Copied from the original by Michael J Curran, Secretary.

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PCUL/NC/3/6 Copy of letter from Michael Blake to Dr. Murray Item 7 December 1824 Eng. Ital. 7pp Blake writes to inform the Archbishop that Monsignor Caprano has presented a formal memorial to the Pope stating the grounds for his objection to the proposed re-establishment of the Irish College. Caprano has argued that firstly the scheme is impractical but secondly that it would be dangerous to attract students from Maynooth to Rome. Caprano has suggested that the ‘Corridor of the Chinese’ in Propaganda be used for the purposes of educating Irish priests in Rome. Blake includes an extract from Caprano’s memorial and a letter from him to Cardinal [Secretary of State]. Also mentions the Constitution of the Sisters of Charity. Copied from the original by Michael J Curran, Secretary.

PCUL/NC/3/7 Copy of letter from Michael Blake to Dr. Murray Item 19 December 1824 Eng. 3pp Blake wishes to inform the Archbishop that he has been successful in putting the case for an Irish College before the Pope. The re-established Irish College is to receive a house, the property of the late Irish seminary of Rome and a donation from the Pope. Blake is anxious that the best students be chosen for the new college to counter negative prejudices in Rome. Also mentions ‘a wrong headed and stubborn Irish clergyman O’Callaghan’ who is ‘calumniating the particularly Dr. Coppinger his Bishop.’ Copied from the original by Michael J Curran, Secretary.

PCUL/NC/3/8 Copy of letter from Michael Blake to Dr. Murray Item 3 February 1825 Eng. 2pp Blake again refers to the poor reputation of Maynooth College and in particular draws the Archbishop’s attention to ‘Dr. de la Hogue’s Treatises de Ecclesia and de Religione’ which Monsignor Caprano finds fault in. Copied from the original by Michael J Curran, Secretary.

PCUL/NC/3/9 Copy of letter from Michael Blake, Collegio Irlandese, Roma to Item [Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin] 30 March 1826 Eng. 12pp Blake requests that formal expressions of thanks be sent from the Irish Hierarchy to the Pope, Cardinal Della Somaglia and to Cardinal Birtazzoli, Protector to the Irish College. Describes in detail the building and the repairs being done to make it habitable by students. Also discusses his ongoing difficulties with Propaganda. Blake provides the text of a letter which he presented to Propaganda which details the doctrines taught in Maynooth and the qualities and maxims of Rev. Thomas Kelly, Chair of Theology, Maynooth. Blake also discusses the finances of the College.

20 Code / Level Title / Date / Description Lang. / Extent PCUL/NC/4 Irish College Correspondence 1826-1832 Sub-Series 1826- 1832 20 items Ital. Lat. Eng. Correspondents include, amongst others, Michael Blake, Christopher Boylan, the Bishop of New York and Archbishop Murray. This sub-series in particular contains details of a dispute between Michael Blake, former Rector and Christopher Boylan, Rector of the Irish College.

PCUL/NC/4/1 Financial memo to Blake and note from Andrea Pierimarch to Item [Blake] 11 October 1826 Ital. 2pp Memo mentions 2700 ‘denaro’ provided by the Irish Archbishops to Blake as Rector of the Irish College

PCUL/NC/4/2 Holograph letter from Michael Blake to Rev. Christopher Item Boylan, Professor of Rhetoric, Royal College of St. Patrick, Maynooth 31 May 1828 Eng. 4pp Blake acknowledges the temporary postponement, for health reasons, of Boylan’s journey to Rome. Blake has decided to remain in Rome until Boylan’s arrival ‘to prevent the introduction into this College of foreign influences which might hereafter thwart the measures of your administration’. He reiterates the necessity of choosing good quality students for the college. Also refers to the appointment of Dr. Murphy to the See of Ossory. Includes seal.

PCUL/NC/4/3 Holograph letter from William Stafford PP, Portobello, Dublin Item to Dr. Boylan, Irish College Rome. 29 July 1828 Eng. 2pp Stafford encloses ‘the petition of Rev. Nicholas Roche’ which Boylan has agreed to forward. Item does not include the petition but does include a list of petitioners. Also includes seal.

PCUL/NC/4/4 Holograph letter from Michael Blake to the Rev. Christopher Item Boylan, President of the Irish College 11 March 1829 Eng. 6pp Boylan has accused Blake of financial improprieties during his Presidency of the Irish College. Blake answers these charges and states that he has documentary evidence to backup his actions. He includes detailed explanations of financial transactions which also includes details of income and capital for the years 1824 to 1828. Both men have written numerous letters to Dr. Murray stating their version of events and extracts from these are included. PCUL/NC/4/5 Holograph letter from Michael Blake, Chapel House, Exchange Item Street to Christopher Boylan, Irish College, Piazza di San 17 July 1829 Eng. 4pp Boylan has renewed his charge ‘with more vehemence than ever’ in a letter to Dr. Murray dated 9th of May. Blake responds by requesting that Boylan prove his accusations of financial mismanagement. Includes seal.

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PCUL/NC/4/6 Letter from Christopher Boylan, Rector, Rome to Domenico Item Baffi. 10 January 1830 Ital. 3pp Domenico Baffi wishes to be appointed assistant curiale to the Irish College [and Bacile]

PCUL/NC/4/7 Holograph letter from Giuseppe Dwyer, Shepton Mallet, Item Somersetshire to Fr. Daniel [], care of Paul Cullen, Vice Rectore del Collegio de Propaganda Fide. 28 February 1830 Ital. 4pp Dwyer writes of life in . [Letter is torn and is missing a segment.]

PCUL/NC/4/8 Memorial of the Religious Monks of the Monastery of the third Item order of St. Francis at Mountbellew Bridge to Doctor Kelly, Roman Catholic Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Tuam. 5 June 1830 Eng. 4pp The monks ask the Archbishop to take their Community into his care and to become their ‘immediate Superior’. They draw the Archbishop’s attention to Dr. Murray’s decision to become Superior to the Female Convent of Renala [Ranelagh]. The reasons they give for this request are that firstly their Provisional is unable to attend to their Spiritual needs due to age, secondly that their location is remote and thirdly that due to a disagreement with their superiors they have been threatened with removal from the order. Their Lay Patron is Michael Dillon Bellew of Mount Bellew. Signed by the following monks Thomas Lee, Michael Grealy, James Duffy, James Carroll, James Waldron, Matthew Lee, Patrick Thivilihan and Bartholomeus Fitzpatrick.

PCUL/NC/4/9 Holograph letter from Christopher H Boylan, Irish College to Item Jerimiah O’Callaghan, Piazza della Carrette 24. 11 June [c 1830] Eng. 1p Boylan writes to inform O’Callaghan that his case has already been discussed in Propaganda who have decided not to change their original decision. Boylan counsels O’Callaghan to, therefore, conform to that decision.

PCUL/NC/4/10 Copy of letter from Cardinal Cappellari to Dr. Curtis, Item [Archbishop of Armagh] July 1830 Lat. 1p Discusses Dr. Boylan, Rector of the Irish College. Also mentions Paul Cullen.

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PCUL/NC/4/11 Holograph letter from Dr. Doyle, [Bishop of Kildare and Item Leighlin] to James O’Grady, 19 Stafford Street, Dublin. 20 July 1830 Eng. 3pp A place has become available in the ‘Roman College’ which may allow O’Grady’s son the opportunity to study in Rome.

PCUL/NC/4/12 Holograph letter from D P Byrne, Mount Melleray Abbey to Item his mother, Mrs E Byrne, Square, Waterford. Also includes a holograph letter from Ellen Byrne to her brother in Rome. 16 September 1830 Eng. 3pp D P Byrne encloses a letter from his uncle in Rome which his mother should read and then return. He describes life in the Abbey. [Fr. Silke suggests that the uncle in Rome is possibly Kirby]

PCUL/NC/4/13 Holograph letter from Christopher Boylan, Rector of the Irish Item College to Dr. [Oliver] Kelly, 7 October 1830 Eng. 4pp Discusses the case of the of Mount Bellew and their petition to Propaganda. Mentions Dr. O’Fay who is influential in Rome, Dr. French, Rev. Lestrange and Father Egan of Limerick who is like a ‘plague’ to him. Describes how four or five destitute Irish students have arrived from troubled France. Discusses rumours of Irish Gallicanism.

PCUL/NC/4/14 Holograph letter from William Kinsella, Bishop of Ossory, Item Kilkenny to Rev. Mr. Henneberry 26 November 1830 Eng. 3pp Kinsella writes to Henneberry informing him that, while he supports political discussion, he has decided on religious grounds to forbid political meetings from being held in Catholic churches in his diocese. An exception had been made in the past for the Catholic question. He also forbids his priests from taking an active part in such meetings although he has no objection to them being present. It had been intended to hold such a meeting in Callan church.

PCUL/NC/4/15 Draft extract of letter from Monsignor Egan, Bishop of Kerry Item to the Rector of the Irish College [Boylan] 27 December 1830 Ital 6pp Fr. Thomas Foley, Parish Priest of Ventry and Dingle et al has appealed a recent decision of Mon. Egan to the Holy See. Egan, therefore, wishes to give an account to Propaganda.

PCUL/NC/4/16 Letter from [L Luillottini], Direzione Centrale della Strade ed Item Acque to the Rector of the Irish College 16 August 1831 Ital. 2pp Letter refers to a complaint about objects being thrown in Via de [Ginnasi]. Document numbered 1684

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PCUL/NC/4/17 Holograph letter from John [Dubois], Bishop of New York to Item Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin 16 January 1832 Eng. 4pp The Bishop of New York has returned from where he attempted to encourage missionary priests to come to the United States. He plans to set up a seminary near New York. Also pleads the case of John Byrns and his wife Bridget [nee Fleming] from ‘Mayad Barny Hill Parish, Queen’s County’ who secretly eloped from Ireland following the refusal of their parish priest to grant them a dispensation to marry and who now wish to return home. Includes a clear seal of the diocese.

PCUL/NC/4/18 Holograph letter from J MacHale, Mt. View to Dr. MacHale, Item Lord Bishop of Maronia [Then Titular Bishop of Maronea and later Archbishop of Tuam] 21 January 1832 Eng. 4pp J MacHale writes to the bishop with local news and gossip concerning family and friends. Also refers briefly to a letter which Dr. Doyle has written ‘on the poor laws in which he treats Mr O’Connell very harshly.’ ‘Mr O’Connell very ably but very respectfully replied to this letter’.

PCUL/NC/4/19 Holograph letter from John [Dubois], Bishop of New York to Item Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin 27 January 1832 Eng. 3pp The Bishop of New York writes to Murray requesting information on a Dominican Friar named O’Reilly who is currently in New York. It has been rumoured in New York that this Friar had been sanctioned in Ireland for having attempted to run away from Dublin to marry a girl.

PCUL/NC/4/20 Holograph letter from John McCann, Carlow College to Rev. Item Conte C. Reisack, Rettore Propaganda Fide 8 March 1832 Eng. 2pp McCann writes that he was recently in ‘your father’s house on my way to Carlow.’ [It is the opinion of Fr. Silke that this part of the letter refers to Paul Curran and that the page to Reisack has become detached.] McCann is to remain at Carlow College as a professor.

PCUL/NC/5 Constitution of the Irish College as devised by Michael Blake Item 1825 Lat. 55pp Constitution has the following subheadings - ‘De institutiones fine et excipiendorum dotibus et classibus’, ‘Formula, Suramenti proestandi a quolibet alumni Collegii Hibernensis’, ‘De Pietate’.

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The New Collection

Cullen Series

ARCHIVES PONTIFICAL IRISH COLLEGE, ROME

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CUL/NC Cullen New Collection Series c1820-1851 958 items Lat. Eng. Ital. This series includes the following documents.

1. Papers from Cullen’s period as a student at Propaganda. Includes draft notes on moral theology, , scripture, history, sermon notes and memoranda much of which is in Cullen’s hand.

2. Papers from Cullen’s period as Office Holder at Propaganda Fide. Mainly includes financial and administrative documents from the 'Stamperia' [Printing Press] and Library at Propaganda Fide and notes by Cullen for the Hebrew Bible project. Also includes list of books from the Irish College and poetry composed by Cullen and others.

3. Draft letters and documents by Cullen from the early days of his rectorship. Includes draft letters to members of the Irish hierarchy and the Vatican on subjects such as Catholic education, including a draft letter-book kept by Cullen between 1833 and 1836.

4. Dated correspondence received by Cullen. Covers Cullen's entire tenureship as rector of the Irish College with the bulk of the material coming from the 1842-1849 period. Includes dated correspondence to Cullen, correspondence to third parties and drafts and translations by Cullen. Topics include Cullen's efforts to secure the status and finances of the College Cullen’s work as agent of the Irish hierarchy in the 1830s Attempts to procure compensation for the loss of the Belgian Colleges Reports and requests from missionary bishops in Canada, US, India, Australia, West Indies- Dr Carew of Madras, William Walsh of Halifax and of Charlestown. Regular reports from Rev James McCann and later George Fottrell regarding the Irish College account in Dublin Letters from former students some of whom actively lobbied for the college including Norris, Corr and Edmond O'Reilly, Maynooth College Travelogues from journeying correspondents including Cullen himself. Disputes between Archbishops Murray of Dublin and MacHale of Tuam over proposals for National School Education and the Charitable Bequests Bill.

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Disputes over the Queen’s Colleges- letters from Dr MacHale, Dr Slattery, Dr Cantwell, Dr Miley and others opposing the Queen's Colleges. Letters relating to the election of the new Archbishop of Armagh during 1849 Draft reports of the Irish College prepared by Cullen.

Other topics include Letters from Theobald Matthew and Christian Brother superior Michael O'Riordan; requests for dispensations and commissions to purchase items; an eyewitness account of O’Connell’s incarceration by the Chaplain of Richmond Gaol; conflict in Halifax amongst Irish settlers regarding the Repeal movement; struggles to assert hierarchical control in the West Indies and Indies missions; charitable donations for Famine relief sent to Dr Murray from Canada and the US; support for Famine relief from the English Rosminians and the Papacy; concern expressed over the Pope's exile from Rome and controversy over the appointment of Dr Walsh over Dr Hanlon as Bishop of Kilkenny.

5. Draft sermons and addresses by Archbishop-elect Cullen, frank letters of advice from Edmond O'Reilly and JJ Taylor of Carlow College, and a heartfelt farewell address from Dr Kirby.

CUL/NC/1 Paul Cullen as Student of Propaganda Fide. Sub-Series undated 162 items Lat. Eng. Ital. Heb. Grk. Notes and memoranda mainly in the hand of Paul Cullen, mainly originating from his time as a student [and possibly his later position at the Propaganda Fide Printing Press as 'Direttore della Stamperia'] Includes notes on moral theology, philosophy, scripture, history, sermon notes and memoranda much of which is in Paul Cullen’s hand. While some of the notes are structured in that they have titles and few corrections many appear to be drafts or rough notes some of which are on ‘scraps of paper’. Most are in Latin with interspersed Greek and Hebrew words. [Fr Silke suggests that some items are in the hand of P. F. Moran]

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CUL/NC/1/1 Notes on Bible passages Mathew XVI, XVIII, Acts XX and Item Timothy 111.15. - probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 1p

CUL/NC/1/2 Note on Baptism - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Eng. 2pp

CUL/NC/1/3 Note entitled ‘De Sede Episcopate vacante’ - probably in Item Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 4pp

CUL/NC/1/4 Note entitled ‘De Quatum temporibis’ - probably in Cullen’s Item hand. undated Lat. 4pp

CUL/NC/1/5 Note entitled ‘De Adventu’ - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. 2pp

CUL/NC/1/6 Note entitled ‘Patrologia’ - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. 4pp

CUL/NC/1/7 Note entitled ‘De nominibus- quaesti Listoniae’ - probably in Item Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 6pp

CUL/NC/1/8 Short note on biblical text - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. 1p

CUL/NC/1/9 Booklet of notes on religious theme. - probably in Cullen’s Item undated Lat. Grk. Heb 32pp Contains the following headings ‘Ratio divinae Trinitatis’, ‘Relatio dogmatis ad rationis principia’, ‘Ex Sacra Scriptura’, ‘De Spiritu Sancto’, ‘De recta Anti-Nicaenum Patrum fide’ and ‘De Nicaena Fide’.

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CUL/NC/1/10 Booklet of prayers and psalms for a devotion. - probably in Item Cullen’s hand. undated Eng. 38pp Booklet entitled ‘A most pious devotion towards The Mother of to obtain through her intercession the grace of a happy death, selected from the writings of the Seraphical Doctor, Saint . Also includes mathematical calculations and formulae.

CUL/NC/1/11 Note showing account of debits and credits [income and Item expenditure] for the years 1832 to 1834. 1833-1839 Ital. 1p

CUL/NC/1/12 Note entitled ‘De Philosophia’ signed ‘FitzGearald’ Item undated Lat. 2pp

CUL/NC/1/13 Note entitled ‘Rosmini’s Doctrine’ and ‘Original Sin’ - Item probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Eng. Lat. 3pp

CUL/NC/1/14 Booklet of notes on religious theme. - probably in Cullen’s Item undated Lat. Grk. 17pp Contains the following sub-headings; ‘Corpus Onustum’, ‘Quaestis prima proemialis De Scientia’ and ‘Quid sit Scientias’.

CUL/NC/1/15 Note on [Tridentine Fathers Traditions] - probably in Cullen’s Item hand. undated Lat. 2pp

CUL/NC/1/16 Note on religious theme. - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. 3pp Note given the title ‘Divinarum Traditionum et fidei regulae existentian extra omne dubium positam esse dicimus, si quae fuerit as Apostoliais neque temporibus cum agendi tum sentiendi ratio in Christiana societates attendatur’

CUL/NC/1/17 Note on religious theme. - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. Grk. Heb 5pp

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CUL/NC/1/18 Note on religious theme. - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. Grk. Heb 12pp

CUL/NC/1/19 Note entitled [‘Existentia Traditionum ut fidei regulae ex Item Adversariorum..’] - probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 1p

CUL/NC/1/20 Note entitled ‘Ultranique allatam sententham falsam esse Item eruitur ac natura fidei’ - probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 1p

CUL/NC/1/21 Note entitled ‘Corpori Pastorum et commissum est revelationis Item divinae depositum…’ - probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 2pp

CUL/NC/1/22 Note entitled ‘Questiones Proponendre’ Item undated Lat. 3pp [Philosophy notes possibly in the same hand as CUL/NC/12]

CUL/NC/1/23 Note entitled ‘Eterbum dei in [Trabitisivibry] divinis reperitur’ Item - probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 4pp

CUL/NC/1/24 Booklet of notes on religious issues entitled ‘La verita della Item venuta del Messia agli Ebrei, Trattato di Andrea de Monte gia Rabbino nel Ghetto di Roma, Intitolato, Letter no. Di Pace' in Italian with Hebrew translation. undated Ital. Heb 23pp

CUL/NC/1/25 Note entitled ‘Genuina vocum Mane Thecel, Phares Item interpretatio.’ - probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Eng. Lat. Heb 7pp

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CUL/NC/1/26 Note entitled ‘Introductio Specialis in S S, Pars. L critiea’ - Item probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 7pp

CUL/NC/1/27 Note entitled ‘De Sancto [Tucarnationis] Nesterio]’. - Item probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. Heb Grk 7pp

CUL/NC/1/28 Note on Saint Paul - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. Grk 2pp

CUL/NC/1/29 Fragmentary note on religious theme - probably in Cullen’s Item undated Eng. Lat. 2pp

CUL/NC/1/30 Note entitled ‘The Propaganda- 1) Its destiny 2) The means by Item which this end is attained 3) Its good fruits’ - probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Eng. 2pp

CUL/NC/1/31 Note entitled ‘De Justificatione’ - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. 1p

CUL/NC/1/32 Fragmentary note on Augustine doctrine - probably in Cullen’s Item hand. undated Lat. 1p

CUL/NC/1/33 Fragmentary note on Matrimony and Levities - probably in Item Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 1p

CUL/NC/1/34 Short note on religious theme - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. Grk 1p

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CUL/NC/1/35 Short note on religious theme - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. 1p

CUL/NC/1/36 Short note entitled ‘De varia acceptione vocis ..’ - probably in Item Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 1p

CUL/NC/1/37 Notes on religious theme - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Ital. 12pp Begins with the line ‘Esimio e il detto del gran Girolamo nella sua epistola a Nepoziano…’

CUL/NC/1/38 Note discussing Mosaic Law - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Eng. Heb 4pp

CUL/NC/1/39 Note on the biblical Daniel - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. Heb 9pp

CUL/NC/1/40 Short note on biblical text including mathematical calculations Item - probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. Heb 2pp

CUL/NC/1/41 Fragmentary note on biblical text - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. Heb 1p

CUL/NC/1/42 Short note on translation between different languages - Item probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Eng. 1p

CUL/NC/1/43 Note on religious theme - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. Grk 5pp

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CUL/NC/1/44 Note on Old Testament prophesy - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Eng Lat. 6pp

CUL/NC/1/45 Note on biblical texts - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. Heb Grk 8pp

CUL/NC/1/46 Note on Old Testament texts - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. Heb 1p

CUL/NC/1/47 Fragmentary note which mentions documents from the Item - probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 1p

CUL/NC/1/48 Note entitled ‘Mesmerism’ - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Eng. 1p

CUL/NC/1/49 Short note on grammar - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. Heb 1p

CUL/NC/1/50 Draft notes on biblical text - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. 12pp

CUL/NC/1/51 Notes entitled ‘On the ceremonies’ - probably in Cullen’s Item undated Eng. 2pp

CUL/NC/1/52 Memoranda - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. Eng. 1p First part begins ‘Saint Agatha speaking of Rome says…’ Second part mentions two letters received in 1837/38, one from J Maxwell, school fellow in Carlow, the second from Joseph Stokes, formally of Carlow.

CUL/NC/1/53 Fragmentary note on religious theme - probably in Cullen’s Item undated Lat. 1p

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CUL/NC/1/54 Notes entitled ‘St. Patrick, to be compared to who Item left his native land- and to Joseph sold in Egypt.’ - probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Eng. 5pp

CUL/NC/1/55 Notes on New Testament - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. 12pp

CUL/NC/1/56 Extensive notes on religious theme including many references Item to Papal decisions - probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 33pp

CUL/NC/1/57 Extensive notes on religious theme including references to Item - probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 20pp Includes a list of names on the last page including that of Kirby.

CUL/NC/1/58 Printed calling card of M Cavalier Barberi with brief notes on Item reverse - probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 2pp

CUL/NC/1/59 Notes entitled ‘De Stephano of Cypriano’ - probably in Item Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 2pp Also includes the title for a debate and the speakers for and against. Against - D Moran, For - D Reslan and D Roscrans. Probably in Cullen’s hand.

CUL/NC/1/60 Notes entitled ‘De Typus’ - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. 7pp

CUL/NC/1/61 Draft notes on religious theme mentioning St. Paul - probably Item in Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. Grk 11pp

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CUL/NC/1/62 Note on religious theme given the heading [‘1. Ahoim Item sententae: 2. Nostra: 3. Ahoim Dufutetio’] - probably in undated Lat. 7pp

CUL/NC/1/63 Notes on a religious theme - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. 1p

CUL/NC/1/64 Notes on a religious theme - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. Grk 2pp

CUL/NC/1/65 Notes entitled ‘De merruptione dis. Versionum’ - probably in Item Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 4pp

CUL/NC/1/66 Notes on biblical texts - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. 2pp

CUL/NC/1/67 Notes entitled ‘De Vulgata’ including calculation of biblical Item dates. - probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 4pp

CUL/NC/1/68 Notes entitled [‘De variis versionibus peraphiens de earunque Item meritis’] - probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 4pp

CUL/NC/1/69 Notes entitled ‘Omne in aetate Pontifice versiones in vulgari Item lingue fieri permice sunt et factae sunt.’ - probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 2pp Mentions King Alfred, Richardus Rolle the of Hampoleniis and Dr. Dibdin.

CUL/NC/1/70 Notes entitled ‘De inspiratione lib. Sacrorum.’ - probably in Item Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. Grk 4pp

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CUL/NC/1/71 Notes entitled ‘Difficultates’ and ‘Solutio difficultetum’ - Item probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 2pp

CUL/NC/1/72 Notes entitled ‘Pars Secunda’ - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. 8pp

CUL/NC/1/73 Notes entitled ‘De Canonicitate lib. Sacsorum.’ - probably in Item Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 2pp

CUL/NC/1/74 Note entitled ‘De observitate scripturarum.’ - probably in Item Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 1p

CUL/NC/1/75 Draft notes on religious theme including morality. - probably in Item Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 3pp

CUL/NC/1/76 Number does not exist Item

CUL/NC/1/77 Draft notes on religious theme - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. 1p

CUL/NC/1/78 Note on religious theme - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. 1p

CUL/NC/1/79 Note on religious theme mentioning Syria, Greece, Africa and Item Rome. - probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 2pp

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CUL/NC/1/80 Notes entitled ‘De decretis Gelasin et Damari…’ - probably in Item Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 4pp

CUL/NC/1/81 Notes on religious theme. - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. 4pp

CUL/NC/1/82 Notes on biblical text - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. 2pp

CUL/NC/1/83 Notes on religious theme - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. 2pp

CUL/NC/1/84 Notes on Greek translation of bible passage. - probably in Item Cullen’s hand. undated Eng 1p

CUL/NC/1/85 Printed pamphlet seeking funds for Dr. Newman with Item unrelated handwritten notes on the reverse. - probably in 18 November 1852 Eng. 2pp Pamphlet highlights the great expenses incurred in the English courts by Dr. Newman in the cause of Catholicism. Invites contributions towards this cause which will be collected in the English, Irish and Scottish colleges. Includes brief unrelated handwritten notes.

CUL/NC/1/86 Possible quotes to be used in a sermon or debate - probably in Item Cullen’s hand. undated Eng. 1p

CUL/NC/1/87 Piece of text written in Hebrew. - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Heb 1p

CUL/NC/1/88 Brief note which includes a reference to Leonard Hug Item [Theologian] - probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 1p

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CUL/NC/1/89 Short draft note on religious theme. - probably in Cullen’s Item undated Lat. 1p [Includes a crude pencil drawing of a face.]

CUL/NC/1/90 Brief note on religious theme. - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. 1p [Written in pencil and almost illegible.]

CUL/NC/1/91 Brief note concerning Patrick, Bishop of Ireland. Signed by E Item Litugia. undated Lat. 2pp

CUL/NC/1/92 Note on biblical text. - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Eng. 2pp The reverse of the note contains the truncated extract from a letter.

CUL/NC/1/93 Note on religious theme including references to Papal bulls - Item probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 3pp

CUL/NC/1/94 Note on religious theme - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. 1p

CUL/NC/1/95 Note on religious theme including references to the Nestorians Item - probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. Grk 2pp

CUL/NC/1/96 Note on religious theme. - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. 2pp

CUL/NC/1/97 Note on biblical text. - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. 1p

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CUL/NC/1/98 Notes on historical theme mentioning Xerxes and Persia - Item probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 2pp

CUL/NC/1/99 Fragmentary note mentioning ‘the Hierosolymitana version of Item St. John’ - probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Eng. 1p

CUL/NC/1/100 Fragmentary note on biblical text - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. 1p

CUL/NC/1/101 List of historical dates from Greek history - probably in Item Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 1p

CUL/NC/1/102 Notes on biblical text written on back of an envelope Item addressed to D Patrizio Moran, Filomarino. undated Lat. 2pp

CUL/NC/1/103 Notes entitled ‘[De Xto reparatare.]’ - probably in Cullen’s Item undated Lat. 2pp

CUL/NC/1/104 Draft note on religious theme - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. 2pp

CUL/NC/1/105 Brief note mentioning the ‘heresy of the Nestorians’. - Item probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Eng. 1p

CUL/NC/1/106 Note including references to St. and St. . - Item probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. Eng 2pp

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CUL/NC/1/107 Extensive notes on religious theme. - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Ital. 16pp Begins with the line [‘Fra le difficolta colle fecale sono imharazzati gli spiriti di alcuni Cristiani, una e guesta, cise che Gesu Cristiani screbbe stato regettato dalla anaggiore parte de'scroi compatriote...’]

CUL/NC/1/108 Extensive notes entitled ‘Lezione 9na Miracoli. Parte 3zio.’ - Item probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Ital. 19pp

CUL/NC/1/109 An account of the Nativity. Item undated Fr. 2pp One section of the document is in French while the other section is in an unidentified language [possibly a Native American language from Ottawa province]

CUL/NC/1/110 Note on religious theme entitled ‘Voce di Dio’ - probably in Item Cullen’s hand. undated Ital. 3pp

CUL/NC/1/111 Extensive booklet of handwritten notes without corrections Item entitled ‘Lezioni sulla verita del Cristianesimo’ undated Ital. 104p p Booklet entitled [Lessons on the truth of Christianity]. Note on reverse of booklet describes the booklet as ‘Nat. Education. Translation of Dr. Whalely’s lectures on Christianity.’

CUL/NC/1/112 Draft notes written in two separate hands on religious themes. Item undated Lat. 16pp Includes mention of Copernicus, Martin Luther and Papal doctrine. One of the writers is possibly Cullen.

CUL/NC/1/113 Notes on religious theme. Not complete. - probably in Cullen’s Item hand. undated Lat. 16pp Includes the following headings [‘Exoreitia et media particularia pro Novitiis’, ‘Incuntes Novitiatum per annum’, ’Iuramentum’, ‘Finis Novitiatus’, ‘Deordinandis et Ordinatis Ordinationes’].

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CUL/NC/1/114 Sermon notes - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Eng. 16pp Sermon is headed with the motto A.M.D.G. [Ad maiorem Dei gloriam] and is simply entitled ‘The Sermon’. Begins with a quote from Luke c10 v42.

CUL/NC/1/115 Notes entitled ‘Adoptura filiatio Christi’. - probably in Cullen’s Item hand. undated Lat. 1p

CUL/NC/1/116 Note entitled on religious theme - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. 2pp Note begins with the following [‘ad Galat.IV.4.segg. Misit deus filium senm ut adoptionem filiorum laberemus. Quoniam autem estis filii misit Deus spiritum Filii sui in corda vestra clamautem Abba Peter’.]

CUL/NC/1/117 Note on a religious theme - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. Grk 1p Title is written in Greek. Mentions the Anti-Nicaean tradition.

CUL/NC/1/118 Note on a religious theme with Greek title - probably in Item Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. Grk 2p

CUL/NC/1/119 Note on a religious theme - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. Grk 1p Begins with the line [‘Ast, ase, scopum ipsum Conailii attendamus...’]

CUL/NC/1/120 Note on a religious theme - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. Grk 2pp Begins with the line [‘Basilius per prima verba regat adversanerum asserti demde pergit ad enquirenderm sensum Patruis..’]

CUL/NC/1/121 Note entitled ‘De Hieronymi assertione’ - probably in Cullen’s Item hand. undated Lat. 4pp

CUL/NC/1/122 Note on religious theme. - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. 4pp Mentions the Nicaea Creed, [Saint] Athanasius, Hilarius Hieronymus.

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CUL/NC/1/123 Notes entitled ‘De usu rationis in dogmate div. Trinitatis’. - Item probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 8pp

CUL/NC/1/124 Note on religious theme. - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. 8pp Mentions Raymundus Lullus, Ant[on] Güther, Catholic theology.

CUL/NC/1/125 Extensive draft notes on philosophical theme. - probably in Item Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. Grk 25pp Mentions philosophers from ancient history throughout including Strabo, Cicero, Socrates, Plato, Protagoras and Clemens Alexandrimus.

CUL/NC/1/126 Handwritten booklet entitled ‘Historica Eclesia Interior. Caput Item 1m De Romanis Pontificibus’. - probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 12pp

CUL/NC/1/127 Handwritten booklet containing various notes on various Item themes such as religion, history and literature. - probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. Eng. 13pp The first note is entitled ‘Librum De Expositimis Rectofides Libro qui S. Justino tri [lun tur]. [ex Editione Justine a D. Marrand Benedictino concinnata’ A further note is on the English dramatists [Thomas] Otway, Sir John Denham. The last note concerns sanctuaries or holy places.

CUL/NC/1/128 Note on religious theme beginning with a biblical quote on Item Vanity. - probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Eng. 11pp On the cover is written, in faint pencil, ‘[Massillon McLear Kelly]’

CUL/NC/1/129 Draft note on religious-historical theme. - probably in Cullen’s Item hand. undated Lat. 4pp Mentions Antoninus Pius, Porphyrius, Suetonius and Trajanis.

CUL/NC/1/130 Draft notes on historical theme. - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. Grk 8pp

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CUL/NC/1/131 Notes on grammar and composition. - probably in Cullen’s Item undated Lat. 4pp Includes a lists of definitions of grammatical and compositional terms such as ‘ethopoeia, prosographia, prosopographia, antithesis, allegoria’

CUL/NC/1/132 Notes on religious-historical theme entitled ‘[Argumenta ex Item testimonis la scriptorum Christiannum pro genni ritate Evangeliorum]’ - probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 18pp Mentions ‘[Saint] Polycarpo, Tryphon and Testimonia Ethnicorum’.

CUL/NC/1/133 Draft notes on religious-historical theme. - probably in Item Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. Grk 9pp Includes mention of Suetonius [Roman historian], Nero, Claudius and the Christians.

CUL/NC/1/134 Notes on religious-historical theme. - probably in Cullen’s Item undated Lat. Grk 4pp Includes mention of Tertullianus [an early Christian author], Orpheo, Abraham, Apollo and Pagani [pagans] and Ethnicas [heathens].

CUL/NC/1/135 Note on religious theme. - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. 1p Deals with the theme of death and everlasting life.

CUL/NC/1/136 Notes on religious theme. - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. 2pp The words ‘Origen Paul Cullen’ appear twice at the top of the first page. Begins with the following quote. ‘Origenes quemdam sibi objicit dicentem, cum juxta Christi pronuntiatum quod in os intrat homnem non coinquinet ita...’

CUL/NC/1/137 Extract from notes on religious-historical theme. - probably in Item Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 3pp

CUL/NC/1/138 Extract from notes on philosophical theme. - probably in Item Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. Grk 1p

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CUL/NC/1/139 Draft notes on religious theme. - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. Grk 14pp Title or first line reads ‘[Sigit demonstratum animam humaniem esse mortalen id tam luctuosim tam infersim essethomini luis ut l[ ]dem foret id semper latre].

CUL/NC/1/140 Extract of draft notes on religious theme - probably in Cullen’s Item hand. undated Lat. 4pp

CUL/NC/1/141 Extract of draft notes mentioning Bishop Doyle. - probably in Item Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 2pp The names Paulus Cullen and Johanni Ber. Taylor are written on the reverse of the document.

CUL/NC/1/142 Note on biblical theme. - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. 3pp

CUL/NC/1/143 Note entitled ‘LXVII Psalm. Hic Psalmin omnium difficillimus’ Item - probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 2pp

CUL/NC/1/144 Booklet of notes recorded during the year 1819. Possibly a Item diary recording religious thoughts and experiences. 14 March 1819- 8 December 1819 Ital 22pp Two place-names, Montefiascone and Ischia, are recorded alongside two dates. The author addresses ‘S.B.’ throughout as in the first line that reads ‘Quanto mi consola S.B. il sentire che la vostra anima sia bisognosissi - ma del suo Dio, e questo bisogno sela divori a tutti i momenti, ela faccia aspirare. Questo e dono grande di Dio; anzi si puo dire, che gia e venuto nell'anima quel sacer dote.....’

CUL/NC/1/145 Draft of letter from [Cullen] to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Item Dublin ‘regarding some claims of the Rev. Mr Doyle’ undated Eng. 4pp Includes an account of a Protestant Bishop Brown’s kindness to his Catholic counterpart Bishop Walsh of Cork regarding the penal law which forbade Catholics from owning horses valued more than £5. Also includes a discussion on religious prejudices in Pennsylvania and Maryland in the United States.

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CUL/NC/1/146 Note detailing two documents discovered by [Cullen] in the Item museum [of Propaganda Fide] undated Eng. 1p The first document described is a will which proscribes that no regular could become Rector or superior of Propaganda. The second item described mentioned the names of three different persons proposed to vacant Sees in Ireland by Jus. III, the Pretender. Probably in Cullen’s hand.

CUL/NC/1/147 Note on religious theme. - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. Eng 1p Includes mention of Judgement Day and ‘the Sons of Heli’.

CUL/NC/1/148 Note on religious theme. - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. 2pp Includes mention of Pontifix Gregorius.

CUL/NC/1/149 Note on the religious theme of persecution and martyrdom. - Item probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Eng. 2pp Possible draft for a sermon.

CUL/NC/1/150 Draft of note on the theme of persecution and martyrdom. - Item probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Eng. 2pp Possible draft for a sermon.

CUL/NC/1/151 Draft note discussing the martyrdom of [Saint Agatha] of Item Sicily. - probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Eng. 2pp Possible draft for a sermon.

CUL/NC/1/152 Draft note discussing martyrdom and the city of Rome. - Item probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Eng. 1p Document has been torn and is therefore incomplete.

CUL/NC/1/153 Note on religious-historical theme. - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. 2pp Document has been torn and is therefore incomplete.

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CUL/NC/1/154 Extract from notes on the martyrdom of Saint Agatha. - Item probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Eng. 2pp Possible draft for a sermon.

CUL/NC/1/155 Draft notes for sermon. - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. 12pp Sermon deals with the themes of violence, suffering, temptation and mentions St. Jerome, St. Paul and King David.

CUL/NC/1/156 Booklet containing notes under a number of headings all of Item which carry a religious theme. - probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. Eng. Grk. 19pp One note discusses Augustine and Ambros. Another note is entitled ‘Delle dicretali di Isidore Mercatore.’ The booklet also contains the essay entitled ‘Genuinity of the books of the N.T.’ [New Testement]. The following history books are also cited by the writer; Compendium Annal. Ecclesiasticorum Regni Hiberniae by Franc. Porter; Histoire de l’Irlande by McGeoghegan,; De Rebus Hibernice Gestis by Stanihurst and Hibernia Dominicaca by De Burgo.

CUL/NC/1/157 Note on a religious-political theme. - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Ital. 9pp Discusses the dependence of clergy on the secular powers and mentions Catholicism in Great Britain, France and Austria.

CUL/NC/1/158 Draft notes on a religious-political theme entitled ‘Articolo Item pubblicata dal giornale ministeriale il Times quando ricominico tratta la quistioni di negoziazione di diplomatiche tra ' Inghilterra e la S. Seda’ - probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Ital. 6pp Article on diplomatic discussions between Britain and the Holy See.

CUL/NC/1/159 Two drafts of an address to ‘Eminentissime Princeps’ relating Item to Ireland. - probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 8pp Address states that ‘nihil poterit vero Episcopis nostris jucundius accidere quam adolescentem ex Hibernia profectum dignum judicari qui oblato tibe studiorum suorum specimine, totius ut ita dicam gentis obsequii erga te significationem afferre videatur’.

CUL/NC/1/160 Notes on religious theme mentioning Luther and the Council of Item Trent. - probably in Cullen’s hand. undated Lat. 2pp

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CUL/NC/1/161 Note on religious theme. - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Eng. 1p Contains an argument against the assertion that the Jewish rites were borrowed from the Egyptians.

CUL/NC/1/162 Draft notes on religious theme - probably in Cullen’s hand. Item undated Lat. Grk 3pp Includes mention of ‘Le Nourry’ [possibly the ecclesiastical writer] and ‘Gelasim sacrementi’ [possibly the Gelasian Sacramentary].

47 Code / Level Title / Date / Description Lang. / Extent CUL/NC/2 Paul Cullen- Office Holder at Propaganda Fide. Sub-Series 1830s 200 items. Ital. Eng. Fr. Lat. Heb. Papers relating to Cullen’s term of office at Propaganda Fide mainly including documents from the 'Stamperia' [Printing Press] and Library at Propaganda Fide. These documents include formal 'income and expenditure' accounts and orders for raw materials such as paper, typeface and ink; notes and correspondence relating to the purchase and sale of books; a quantity of relatively low-grade library and printing documents noting the borrowers/purchasers of books; a number of printing samples from books printed by the Propaganda press and notes by Cullen for the Hebrew Bible project. Also includes list of books from the Irish College and poetry composed by Cullen and others.

CUL/ NC/2/1 Accounts noting income and expenditure of the Printing Press Item for November 1833 for the 'Stamperia', Propaganda. November 1833 Ital. 1p Notes income of 211:05, expenditure of 25:76 including payment to P. Basiaco for the copy of 'Vita di S. Isidoro'.

CUL/ NC/2/2 Accounts noting income and expenditure of the Printing Press Item for August 1831 for the 'Stamperia', Propaganda. August 1831 Ital. 2pp Notes income of 8:25, expenditure of 14:41

CUL/ NC/2/3 Accounts being calculations of expenses and income for May Item 1833 for the 'Stamperia', Propaganda. 25 September 1830 Ital. 1p Shows income of 122:93 and expenditure of 12:62

CUL/ NC/2/4 Accounts being rough notes kept by Cullen giving details of Item his daily financial dealings at the 'Stamperia', Propaganda. 1829 and early 1830 Ital. Eng. 7pp Cullen notes money received and paid. He also notes orders for raw materials. For instance on July 1st he requested paper patterns for the Hebrew Bible from Guis. Fabriano and on August 20th he paid 10 scudi for a copy of Vander Hooght's bible at an auction.

CUL/ NC/2/5 Accounts book providing an extensive monthly account of the Item income and expenditure of the 'Stamperia', Printing Press of Propaganda Fide. February 1832 to May 1834 Ital. 85 pp Each monthly account details the income that the Printing Press received from sales and from Propaganda. Money paid for raw materials and services to suppliers is also recorded. Each months accounts have been bound together with stitches to form this account book.

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CUL/ NC/2/6 Accounts being an extensive complete set of consecutive Item monthly accounts detailing the income and expenditure of the 'Stamperia', Printing Press of Propaganda Fide. March 1836 to April 1840 Ital. 50pp Each monthly account details the income that the Printing Press received from sales and from Propaganda and money paid for raw materials and services. [See also CUL/NC/2/13, 2/17, 2/31, 2/43 for similar account records]

CUL/ NC/2/7 Letter from Stefani Agem to Cardinal Cappellari, Prefect of Item Propaganda Fide and redirected to [Cullen] undated Ital. 2pp Agem requests a copy of 'Vite de' Santi' by Butler before he leaves for the Persian missions.

CUL/ NC/2/8 Bill for books, acknowledged and signed for by A Andori. Item 20 September 1831 Ital. 1p Mentions the following titles- 'Opera Teoremi di Solitica Cristiana; Legata nobile in marocchino di Francia con frezi, e corpo donato riguardi rasati per il Papa; Merza Legatura; Carta marmorata; Carta d'oro con riguardi e fittuccia Bianca per il Papa.'

CUL/ NC/2/9 Bill for books, acknowledged and signed for by Angelo Item Andori, Libraro in Via Frattina No.13. 20 December 1831 Ital. 2pp Mentions the following titles- 'Opuscolo di M. Drack; Rempis in Rustico; Pasizione per il Papa; Teoremi in Rustico; Teoremi legato in tutto Marocchino di Francia Rosso con fregi d'oro riguardi rasati e dorso e carte dorate; Teoremi in merza Legatura Verde'.

CUL/ NC/2/10 List of books and production costs for the month of August Item 27 August 1831 Ital. 2pp Mentions the following titles- 'Dizionario Greco-Latino; Politica Cristiana.'

CUL/ NC/2/11 Lists containing names and costs of books incurred by the Item 'Stamperia della S. Congregazione de Propaganda Fide'. 16 and 23 January 1831 Ital. 2pp Mentions the following titles- 'Antoine in Arabo; Dizionario Greco-Latino; Offuzzio della Ilma. Vergine; Dissertazione del Sig. Wiseman; Uffizio della B. Vergine Maria.'

CUL/ NC/2/12 Draft note listing five book titles. Item undated Ital. 1p List includes the following titles- 'Cicerane de Officis; Cornalio Nipode; Porretti Grammatica; Cicerone Grazioni; De Colonia'.

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CUL/ NC/2/13 Bill for delivery of books with note from Arduin, Marseille to Item Mon. Cullen, 'Viceprefetto della Propaganda', Rome. 8 May 1830 Fr. 1p Bill itemises the cost of delivery of books from Marseilles totalling F26:35c. Includes shipping, customs duty, commissions and insurance costs. Mentions a [Captain Lamii Cosuni].

CUL/ NC/2/14 List of books and production costs for the month of February Item 1830 12 February 1830 Ital. 1p Mentions the following titles- 'Antoine in Arabo; Dizionario Greco-Latino; Offuzzio della Ilma. Vergine'.

CUL/ NC/2/15 List of printing work done for Propaganda Fide during the first Item semester of 1831 from Sig. Santielli, 128 Via Frattina. 1831 Ital. 5pp List includes a breakdown of production costs for the following work- 'Registro de' Mandati della S. Congregation; Orazione de S.S. re' Magi per l'epifania; Riglietto d'invito per l'accademia de S.S. Magi; Esercizio Accademico per l'epifania Latino Silvio; Bollettini per la elemosina che la S. Congreg [] conventiti; Poema Ebraico del Sig. P Drach per l'elezione del S. Padre…'.

CUL/ NC/2/16 Letter from Paolo Macpherson, priest to Cardinal Carlo M Item Pedicini, Prefect of Propaganda and redirected to the 'Sopraintendente della Stamperia' [Superintendent of the Printing Press] 13 March 1832 Ital. 2pp This Scottish priest requests a copy of 'Decreti della S.C.'

CUL/ NC/2/17 List of books and production costs for the month of Item September 1831 10 September 1831 Ital. 1p Mentions the following titles- 'Dizionario Greco-Latino; Teoremi di Politica Cristiana; Regole per il Collegio Urbano; Biglietti per I Commestibili'.

CUL/ NC/2/18 List of 'fogli dispavi' [odd pages] of the first and second Item volumes of 'Teoremi di Politica Cristiana.' undated Ital. 1p List of page numbers.

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CUL/ NC/2/19 List of expenses of the Printing Press of Propaganda Fide for Item March 1831. 12, 18 and 26 March 1831 Ital. 4pp Mentions the following titles- 'Antoine in Arabo; Dizionario Greco-Latino; Dissertazione del Sig. Waisman [Wiseman]; Poema del Sig. Brach in Ebraico e France''.

CUL/ NC/2/20 Does not exist

Mistake in numbering- does not exist

CUL/ NC/2/21 Bill from Franco Iamagninie Figli, Pioraco addressed to Paul Item Cullen, Propaganda, Rome 2 August 1833 Ital. 2pp Bill is for 19:00 less transport.

CUL/ NC/2/22 List of books and [costs or prices] Item undated Ital. 3pp Mentions the following titles- 'S. Joannes Chrysostomi; Gallandii Bibliotheca Patrum; S. Basilii; S. Batthanasii; S. Ephraem; S. Gregorii; S. Ambrosii; Du Fresne- Glossarim Latininitatis; Renaudotii- collectio liturgiarum orientalium; S. Epiphanii; Calmet- comment in S. Scripturam cum Diction; Blanchini- Evangelarium quadruplex; Bingham- De antiq. Seu origin Eccles.; Assemani- Bibliotheca Orientalis; Nat. Alexandris; Lehaggi; Cornelius a Lainde'.

CUL/ NC/2/23 Printed order or contract addressed to Paul Cullen, 'Vice Item Rettore del Collegio di Propaganda', Rome from Pio. Miliani. 10 February 1820 Ital. 2pp Under the terms of the order Cullen agrees to send '[Carta manata….]'. Marked paid on the 20th of February.

CUL/ NC/2/24 Calculation of printing costs. Item undated Ital. 1p Itemised printing costs for work entitled 'Modo di conferir l'abito alle Monache di S. Giacomo alla Longara'.

CUL/ NC/2/25 Itemised statement detailing work done for the Printing Press Item of Propaganda by Giov. Valania, fonditore [caster of metals]. 20 March - July 1830 Ital. 1p Statement details Valania'a work in creating typeface. Mentions [maps in Greek and Latin]

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CUL/ NC/2/26 Calculations of expenses and income for September 1830 Item 25 September 1830 Ital. 2pp Mentions a Greek dictionary, books from France and and 'Biblia Ebraica'.

CUL/ NC/2/27 Itemised statement detailing work done for the Printing Press Item of Propaganda by Giovanni Valania, fonditore [caster of 20 March 1830 to June 1831 Ital. 2pp Statement details Valania'a work in creating typeface.

CUL/ NC/2/28 Holograph letter from Giuseppe Brazzini, Fabriano to Paul Item Cullen, Vicerettore di Propaganda, Rome. 15 February 1829 Ital. 4pp Letter deals with specifications for the production of a book.

CUL/ NC/2/29 Does not exist

Mistake in numbering- does not exist

CUL/ NC/2/30 Rough notes concerning cost of typeface for book. Item 1832 Ital. 2pp Mentions book entitled 'Greco Gagliardina e Filosofia'

CUL/ NC/2/31 List containing names and costs of books incurred by the Item 'Stamperia della S. Congre. de Propaganda Fide'. January 1831 Ital. 2pp Mentions the following titles- 'Dizionario Greco-Latino; Antoine in Arabo, Dissertazione del Sig. Waisman'.

CUL/ NC/2/32 Bill for a list of named books. Item undated Ital. 2pp Mentions the following books- 'Foglio Villalpand in Ezechiel in Pergamena; Galani Conciliatio Ecclesiae Armena in merza Legatura; Georgius Alphabetum Thibetamum; Rudimenta Linguae Copta; Adler Museum Cuficum; Theotochia Copta; Pslaterium Copto; Synodus Libanensis; P Paulinus India Orient; Gramm. Samse.; Viacarana; Diurnum Copt. Arab.' Catechismus Tomanus; Synodus Sutchensis; Rituale Romanum; Wiseman; Officium Maronitarum'.

CUL/ NC/2/33 Holograph letter and bill from Pietro Miliani, Fabriano to Paul Item Cullen, Vicerettore di Propaganda, Rome. 11 February 1830 Ital. 2pp Letter is concerned with the supply of paper and mentions Antonio Buionne, carrettiere [carter].

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CUL/ NC/2/34 Bill for books noting authors, costs addressed to Paul Cullen. Item undated Ital. 2pp Bill contains a list of over 20 authors including 'Preteschi, Mavillon, Schmalzgrueber and Petavii'

CUL/ NC/2/35 Draft note and calculations regarding book production Item [probably in Cullen's hand] c1830 Ital. 3pp Mentions details of print-runs carried out in the 1820s and 40 copies of [Iecreti de' riti] consigned to Mon. Cordellini in June 1826.

CUL/ NC/2/36 Short bill or receipt addressed to Paul Cullen Item 5 July 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions two books entitled 'Grammaire Portugaise' and 'Dictionnaire Portugaise'.

CUL/ NC/2/37 [A request or order for books] from C. Capracane to [Sig. Bisi] Item [29 September1832] Ital. 3pp List containing authors and titles is written in a different hand and signed by Cardinal Capracane. Mentions over twenty books by Wiseman, Bolgeni, Orfi, Butler, Cardellini, Schelestrate, S. Thomas de Aquinas and others.

CUL/ NC/2/38 Short bill or receipt Item undated Ital. 1p Mentions three books- 'Segneri Cristiano Istruito; Da Fusignana Eserin; Campadelli Evangeli'.

CUL/ NC/2/39 Short bill or receipt Item undated Ital. 1p Gives the price/cost of 63 copies of 'Sermoni di Mons. MacHale'

CUL/ NC/2/40 Short note regarding philosophical book Item undated Ital. 1p Short note regarding philosophical book- '[Pharisoeorum]'

CUL/ NC/2/41 [Order] for books from 'Alunno Arabaghiski' [a student of Item ] undated Ital. 1p Mentions books by 'Butler'

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CUL/ NC/2/42 Copy of regulations relating to the Printing Press and books Item devised by the Congregation Particolare in 1770. [Copy c1830s, copied document 22 January 1770] Ital. 5pp Regulations outline the financial procedures to be followed by the Superintendent of the Printing Press, regulations relating to books in the library of the Collegis Urbano, printing procedures and the role of the Cardinal Prefect.

CUL/ NC/2/43 Detailed summary monthly report by Paul Cullen, 'Direttore Item della Tipografia di Propaganda Fide alla Superiorita nel Semestre.' January to June 1831 Ital. 11pp Detailed account of income and expenditure which notes the clients and suppliers of the Printing Press, books purchased and services or goods received. Included amongst the suppliers are Antonio Savignoni, Francesco et Leopoldo Bourlie, Giovanni Lorenzani, Nicola Cerali, Fabio Cavalletti, Giucomo Maraloni, Pietro Gattini, Vincenzo Ranieri, Francesso Labelle, Nicola Santucci, Agostino Feroci, Francesco la Balla, Afortunato Aliforni, Giacomo Gnossini, Giovanni Latini, Cristiano Berger, Alessandro Flacini, A Camillo, Enrico Heller, Mr Brignola, G. Cristo, Giovanni Valania.

CUL/ NC/2/44 Detailed summary monthly report by Paul Cullen, 'Direttore Item della Tipografia di Propaganda Fide nel Semestre.' July to December 1831 Ital. 10pp Detailed account in the same format as CUL/NC/2/43 above. Details income and expenditure, clients and suppliers, books purchased and services or goods received.

CUL/ NC/2/45 Holograph letter written by Giuseppe Molini on behalf of Luigi Item Molini, tipografo alla'insegna di Dante, 1675 Via Della Costa, Firenze to Paul Cullen, 'Direttore della Tipografia della Propaganda', Rome. 21 April 1831 Ital. 2pp Letter concerned with printing matters and mentions Monsignore Mai. Written on printed headed paper.

CUL/ NC/2/46 Holograph letter written from Luigi Molini, tipografo Item alla'insegna di Dante, 1675 Via Della Costa, Firenze to Paul Cullen, 'Direttore della Stamperia di Propaganda', Rome. 30 August 1831 Ital. 2pp Letter includes calculations of printing costs and is written on headed paper.

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CUL/ NC/2/47 Holograph letter from Giacinto Marietti, tipografia e libreria di Item G. Marietti, Torino to Paul Cullen, 'Rettore del Collegio Irlandese, e Direttore della Stamperia di Propaganda', Rome 8 May 1833 Ital. 3pp Letter is concerned with the production of books including Theologia by Voit, an Italian-Latin dictionary and works by Tullinger and [Pallaoicino]. Mentions a Signore Boezi and gives details of the account for 1832 and 1833.

CUL/ NC/2/48 Rough list of books and costs in a number of different hands. Item undated Ital. 2pp List authors and 26 titles including - 'La Sterilita della Missioni; Grammatica Siriaca; Alfabeti in numero di Quattordici, Dottrina Cristiana Etiopica-Araba-Italiana; Institutiones Chaldeae sue Aetiopice linguae; Messale Chaldaico' etc.

CUL/ NC/2/49 List of book titles and their publication details entitled Item 'Supplement de B. Connon & Blanc' November [1831] Fr. 2pp List of over 80 books mostly with French, published mainly in France in the early decades of the 1800s.

CUL/ NC/2/50 Holograph bill from Frederico Volke, entitled Item 'Commissione in Conto Baratto conferito alla Tipografia della Propaganda Fide in Roma.' 11 December 1829 Ital. 2pp Lists prices and titles of books including 'Arcudius Opera 40; S. Maximus Opera; Bartolocci Bibliotheca, Novaria Thesaurus' etc.

CUL/ NC/2/51 Holograph letter and bill from [B Aequaroni, Divita Neubia] to Item Paul Cullen, 'Viceprefetto di Propaganda' 13 November 1833 Ital. 2pp Mentions Pad. Giuseppe Guerri Coscano and books that have been requested by a friend in Marseilles.

CUL/ NC/2/52 Holograph letter from Giovanni Tomassini, tipografia libreria e Item cartoleria, Fuliguo to Paul Cullen, 'Direttore della Stamperia di Propaganda', Roma 26 July 1831 Ital. 2pp Letters deals with the supply of a book entitled [Messali Slavonici] mentioning Sig. Francesco Bourlie and Sig Andrea Ridolti.

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CUL/ NC/2/53 List of books delivered to Paul Cullen. Item Ital. 1p List includes twelve books including ' Pacca su le sue Nunziature; Teoremi di Politica Cristiana; Zallinger residus; Wiseman La Sterilita delle Missioni; Assemanni Biblioteca Orientale; Schelestrate; Annali della Propagazione; De Corrieris. Sopra le Reliquiae de S. Croce'.

CUL/ NC/2/54 List of books of the Magazzeno di Propaganda demanded and Item delivered to Paul Cullen, Direttore della Tipografia della Propaganda between 1832 and 1835. List signed by V. S. Volti. 1832-1835 Ital. 4pp List provides a monthly breakdown of books delivered giving titles and costs. List also notes books consigned to Sig. Theiner on the orders of Monsignor Angelo Mai having been ordered by Signor Kollmann Libraro, Augusta, Bavaria.

CUL/ NC/2/55 Bill for work done during November and December 1831 for Item the Printing Press of Propaganda by Giovanni Valania, fonditore [caster of metals]. Ital. 1p Bill for 1141:6 for typeface.

CUL/ NC/2/56 Statement of work done by Giovanni Valania, fonditore for the Item Printing Press of Propaganda 1832 Ital. 2pp Provides a monthly breakdown of Greek and Latin typeface supplied to Propaganda.

CUL/ NC/2/57 Three related documents relating to a claim being made by Item Francesco and Leopoldo Burlie, Tipografi della S.C. de Propaganda to have their contract terms altered. Includes letters from the Bourlies and Mon. Angelo Mai to Cardinal Pedicini, Prefect of Propaganda. 15 March 21 May 1833 Ital. 6pp Francesco and Leopoldo Burlie application to Cardinal Pedicini to have a change made to their contract is supported by Angelo Mai in his accompanying letter. The third document is an official Propaganda document addressed to Mon Angelo Mai which outlines the operational procedures of the Printing Press since 1830. Paul Cullen is mentioned in this document.

CUL/ NC/2/58 Note giving details of money given to Sig Paolo [Cullen] and to Item Bourlie 1834- 1836 Ital. 1p Note breaks down the payments by month.

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CUL/ NC/2/59 Holograph letter from B Cormon et Blanc, Rue Roger, Lyon Item addressed to Michael O'Connor, Irish College Rome. [belongs with the Cullen correspondence series] 19 July 1834 Fr. 6pp Cormon and Blanc, publishers write to O'Connor in relation money owed amounting to Fr274.50. They have written to Paul Cullen on this matter. [See also items in the Cullen Collection CUL/37, CUL/45, CUL/75]

CUL/ NC/2/60 Holograph letter from C. Frainet, Marseille to Mon. Le Comte Item Reisaih, Recteur du College La Propaganda, Rome. 19 May 1835 Fr. 2pp Letter concerned with the purchase and transportation of a [bookcase]

CUL/ NC/2/61 Bill for [hire of carriage] from Felice Giorgi to ''Vescovi Item Irlandesi'. 10 January 1837 Ital. 2pp Bill details services rendered from November 1836 to January 1837.

CUL/ NC/2/62 Holograph letter from Antonio Donati, Pesaro to Paul Cullen. Item 1 March 1837 Ital. 2pp Letter concerned with money owed for books. [see also CUL/482]

CUL/ NC/2/63 Holograph letter from Antonio Donati, Pesaro to Paul Cullen, Item Irish College of S. Agata, Rome 15 [April] 1837 Ital. 2pp This letter provides a statement of money owed for books.

CUL/ NC/2/64 Holograph letter from Antonio Donati, Pesaro to Paul Cullen, Item Rome 23 March 1837 Ital. 2pp Letter refers to earlier letter of the 1st of March and money outstanding.

CUL/ NC/2/65 Holograph letter from Antonio Donati, Pesaro to Paul Cullen Item 'alla Stamperia di Propaganda od al Collegio Irlandese di S. Agata', Rome 20 January 1838 Ital. 2pp Letter relates to the purchase of books.

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CUL/ NC/2/66 List of books, their authors and publication place and date. Item undated Ital. 4pp List contains names of thirty books. Authors include- 'Isocrate; Demosthene; Burnout; Courtand; Degerando; Beccaria; Vivis; Serario; Lesner; Rozanen' etc. Includes two titles relating to Ireland- 'Gordon, Histoire d' Irlande traduite de l' Anglais; Carr, L'Etranger en Irlande'.

CUL/ NC/2/67 Draft entitled ['Libri arnartenent al Sig. Ab. Cullen porti nella Item Vend. Nona letterale defento']. undated Ital. 2pp List of [authors] and [prices/costs]

CUL/ NC/2/68 Note from Cardinal Castracane concerning books for Sig. Item [Pirettose] 23 June 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions the following books; 'Concilium Tridentinum; Concordantiae Sacrarum Scripturarium; Institutiones Benedicti XIV; De Synodo Diocesana ejusdem'.

CUL/ NC/2/69 Note from Cardinal Castracane concerning books for Sig. Item [Pirettose] 22 June 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions the following books; 'Concilium Tridentinum; Concordantia Bibliorum; Benedicti XIV Institutiones; Benedicti XIV Synodus Diocesana'.

CUL/ NC/2/70 Note from Reisach [ ] concerning books Item 25 June 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions three copies of 'Porretti Gramatica Latina'.

CUL/ NC/2/71 Note requesting book for Monsignor Ferrari from the archive. Item 3 September 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions book entitled 'Liturgia Armena'.

CUL/ NC/2/72 Note requesting book for Monsignor Segretario. Item 2 September 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions book entitled 'Associazione alla Propagazione della Dede, Fascicolo Primo.'

CUL/ NC/2/73 Note from Cardinal Castracane concerning books for Sig. Item [Pirettose] 20 March 1833 Ital. 1p Mentions over ten titles/authors including 'Scharmes; Giamboni; Horatius; Balbi Virgilius' etc

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CUL/ NC/2/74 Note from Cardinal Castracane concerning books for Sig. Item [Brushi] 17 September 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions book entitled '[Andoine…]'

CUL/ NC/2/75 Note from Paul Cullen Item 16 January 1832 Ital. 1p Concerns Sig. Conte Ripanti, who has supplied a sample ream of paper.

CUL/ NC/2/76 Note from Cardinal Castracane concerning books for Item missionaries who are about to go to Asia Minor. 9 September 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions the following books- 'Catechismo Dogmatico Morale; Teologia Morale; Orsi- Storia Ecclesiastica; Butler- Vite de SS. Padre; Pirino- Expositio; Bacchari- Prattica del Confessionale; Compendium Summae D Thomae'.

CUL/ NC/2/77 Note from Cardinal Castracane concerning books for Sig. Item Kullen [Cullen] 6 April 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions nine books including 'Il Compendio della Somma di S. Tomaso; La Bibblia Ebraica; La versione de Settanto; Libermann; La Morale del B. Liguori' etc

CUL/ NC/2/78 Note concerning books for 'la Missiones del Cairo' and 'il Item Bomtaino'. undated Ital. 1p Mentions books on Arabic, Portuguese and Coptic languages

CUL/ NC/2/79 Note from Paul Cullen concerning books for a missionary. Item undated Ital. 1p Mentions three books- 'S. Tomaso compendium summo; Rituale; Catechismus Rom.'

CUL/ NC/2/80 Note from Cardinal Castracane concerning books for Sig. Item [Pirettose] 3 July 1832 Ital. 1p [Pisettose], who holds a position in the Stamperia, is collecting books.

CUL/ NC/2/81 Note from Paul Cullen concerning books for Sacerdoti Item Francesi Banvoy. 6 February 1832 Ital. 1p Banvoy is seeking books in Arabic including- 'Catechismi Arabi; Dictionarium Arab. Italiano; Benedicti XIV Synodus Diocesana; Compendium Summae D Thomae'

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CUL/ NC/2/82 Note from Cardinal Castracane concerning books for Sig. Item [Pirettose] undated Ital. 1p Mentions a book described as 'Opera di Bolgeni sull' Episcopato'

CUL/ NC/2/83 Note from Paul Cullen concerning books for l'Ab. Grazios da Item Mandasi for his mission. 1 August 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions 20 copies of Cicarone and 20 of Cornelia Repote.

CUL/ NC/2/84 Note from Reisach [ ] concerning a book Item undated Ital. 1p Book is entitled 'Catechismo Romano tradotto in Arabe'

CUL/ NC/2/85 Note from Cardinal Castracane concerning books for Sig. Item Ambrogio del Rosario. 28 June 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions book entitled 'Catachismo in Lingua Marasta'

CUL/ NC/2/86 Note from Paul Cullen concerning books for Martino Mahluf, Item Zaccheo Saal and Giac. Lancaster. 8 February 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions books entitled- 'S. Basilio in Arabio; Benedicti XIV Institutiones; Benedicti XIV Synodus Diocesana; Concilii Tridestini Canones

CUL/ NC/2/87 Note from Paul Cullen concerning books for Sig. Ab. Besi. Item 5 February 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions book entitled 'Compendio della Somma di S. Tomaso'

CUL/ NC/2/88 Note from Paul Cullen concerning books for l'Alunno Item Nazareno Ahar. undated Ital. 1p Mentions book entitled 'Thesauris Syro-Arabico-Latin'

CUL/ NC/2/89 Note from Cardinal Pedizini, Prefect concerning books for Item Padri Passionisti di Roma. 22 February Ital. 1p Mentions book entitled 'Togni Instructio pro examinibus Ecclesiasticis'

CUL/ NC/2/90 Note from Paul Cullen concerning books for Sig. Ab. Besi. Item 26 February 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions book entitled 'Pacca [per ordine] di Mons. Segrio.'.

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CUL/ NC/2/91 Note from Cardinal Castracane concerning books for Sig. Item [Pirettose] and [l'Alunno O'Connell] 11 April 1833 Ital. 1p Mentions book by Givaldi.

CUL/ NC/2/92 Note from Cardinal Castracane concerning books for Sig. Item [Pirettose] and [Agostiniano Caravale, Bulgarian missionary] 2 June 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions over ten books including- 'Antoine- Teologia morale; charmes; Liguori-C Confessore; Bellarmino- Dottrina Cristiana; Vangelo meditato'.

CUL/ NC/2/93 Note from Paul Cullen concerning book for a missionary pupil Item 11 September 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions 'Compendio della Somma di S. Tomaso'

CUL/ NC/2/94 Note from [Paul Cullen] concerning book for Mon. Vescovo Item di Smirne. 1 September 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions a 'Dizionario Greco-Latino'

CUL/ NC/2/95 Bill for books signed by 'Galdato' to Don. G Oliboni Item undated Ital. 1p Written on reverse of calling card for Gio. Battista Vicentini, Speditore e Commissionario, Verona.

CUL/ NC/2/96 Note from Cardinal Castracane, Secretary della Propaganda Item concerning books for Cardinal Bruno Milani 25 April 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions books by Butler, Cardellini, Massimo, S. Tomasso.

CUL/ NC/2/97 Note from Paul Cullen concerning books Item 23 September 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions the title 'Rituali Rom.'

CUL/ NC/2/98 Note concerning books sent to Paul Cullen Item 20 May 1833 Ital. 1p Mentions book entitled 'Teoremi di politica Cristiana'

CUL/ NC/2/99 Note from Paul Cullen concerning books. Item May 1833 Ital. 1p Mentions books by Wiseman and Scotti.

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CUL/ NC/2/100 Note from Paul Cullen concerning books for Sig. Williamson Item undated Ital. 1p Mentions book by Assemani.

CUL/ NC/2/101 Brief calculation of book production costs. Item 1 June 1833 Ital. 1p Brief list of costs but does not mention book or client.

CUL/ NC/2/102 Brief note stating that a book has been sent to Paul Cullen. Item 30 May 1833 Ital. 1p The book sent to Cullen was called 'Leandro Sopra le Reliquie di S. Croce.'

CUL/ NC/2/103 Brief note stating that a book has been sent to Paul Cullen. Item 30 May 1833 Ital. 1p The book sent to Cullen was called 'Teoremi di Politica Cristiana'.

CUL/ NC/2/104 Does not exist

Mistake in numbering- does not exist

CUL/ NC/2/105 Brief note stating that a book has been sent to Paul Cullen. Item 20 May 1833 Ital. 1p The book sent to Cullen was called 'Farcicolo 28 della Propagazione della Jede'.

CUL/ NC/2/106 Brief note stating that two books have been sent to Paul Cullen Item for a student of the Collegio Urbano. 15 March 1833 Ital. 1p The books sent to Cullen were called 'Schelestrate Ant. Eccles.' and 'Idem Acta Orientalis Eccles.'.

CUL/ NC/2/107 Holograph note from Gio. [Ghiusel O...] to Paul Cullen Item 10 May 1833 Ital. 1p Requests a book by 'Fiulinger' and mentions Sig. Burlie.

CUL/ NC/2/108 Bill for typeface from Giovanni Valania to Tipografia di Item Propaganda Fide [Propaganda Printing Press] 1832 Ital. 1p Bill is for Greek typeface. Note written on bill by F. Bourlie.

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CUL/ NC/2/109 Holograph note from [G. B. Samonati] to Paul Cullen. Item 16 November 1833 Ital. 1p Samonati confirms that he has received a copy of 'Trenta Scotti Politius'. Mentions Giavinto Marielli.

CUL/ NC/2/110 Note from Cardinal Castracane to Sig. Direttore della Item Stamperia [Cullen]. 31 October 1832 Ital. 1p Note is concerned with money for Giuseppe Vareri.

CUL/ NC/2/111 Note from Cardinal Castracane to Sig. Direttore della Item Stamperia [Cullen] concerning books for Bavozzi, a student. 11 March 1833 Ital. 1p Mentions a book by Mon. Fresinous.

CUL/ NC/2/112 Note from Cardinal Castracane to Sig. Direttore della Item Stamperia [Cullen] concerning books for Macarian, a student. 13 April 1833 Ital. 1p Mentions a book by Fresinous.

CUL/ NC/2/113 Cheque or payment authorisation from Paul Cullen, Item Propaganda to Giovanni Scudellari. Also contains signature of Giovanni Baeed, Fornari 17 April 1830 Ital. 2p Cheque is for 37:15 and is numbered 723.

CUL/ NC/2/114 Receipt from Antonio Savignoni for money received from Paul Item Cullen, Stamperia, Propaganda Fide. 30 November 1829 Ital. 1p Receipt is in respect of work done on 'Grammatica Araba'.

CUL/ NC/2/115 Receipt from Luigi [Migliorini] to Paul Cullen. Item 29 March 1830 Ital. 1p Mentions Sig. Giacomo Mataloni.

CUL/ NC/2/116 Receipt from Giacomo Mataloni to Paul Cullen, 'Vicerettore del Item Collegio di Propaganda', Rome 3 March 1830 Ital. 2pp Receipt is in respect of a bale of paper delivered.

CUL/ NC/2/117 Receipt from Giuseppe Braccini to Paul Cullen, 'Vicerettore di Item Propaganda'. 12 February 1829 Ital. 2pp Receipt is for paper delivered and mentions Anto Berionne.

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CUL/ NC/2/118 Bill from Nicola Ciaralli Torcoliere to Paul Cullen, 'Vicerettore Item del Collegio Urbano e Sopraintendente della Stamperia della S.C. de Propaganda Fide'. 1829 Ital. 1p Mentions the supply of ivory and includes an additional note by Francesco Bourlie.

CUL/ NC/2/119 Receipt from Lorenzo Cagzari to Paul Cullen. Item 20 March 1830 Ital. 1p Mentions Sig Pietro Miliano di Fabriano, Rome.

CUL/ NC/2/120 Receipt from Francesco Bourlie to Sig. Conte Ripanti. Item 21 January 1832 Ital. 1p Receipt is for the delivery of paper for the book by Zallinger called 'Emo. Pacca'.

CUL/ NC/2/121 Note from Cardinal Castracane concerning books for a Item Bulgarian missionary. undated Ital. 1p Mentions eight books including 'Antoine Morale; Billia; Rituale'.

CUL/ NC/2/122 Receipt from F Lustrini, Rome to Paul Cullen. Item 15 August 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions imported goods.

CUL/ NC/2/123 Note from Cardinal Castracane to Vicerettore della Stamperia Item [Cullen] concerning books for [Mestro Navio Cappuccino] 31 July 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions a 'vocabolario' [dictionary]

CUL/ NC/2/124 Note from Cardinal Castracane to Vicerettore della Stamperia Item [Cullen] concerning books for a Mataltian, a student. 25 July 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions books by 'Houdry, Tirino, Liguori, Butler, Galano'

CUL/ NC/2/125 Note from Cardinal Castracane to Vicerettore della Stamperia Item [Cullen] concerning books for a student named [Arabagiski] 25 July 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions books by 'Segneri, Liguori, Marchetti, Butler, Pratica, Orsi'.

CUL/ NC/2/126 Note from Cardinal Castracane to Vicerettore della Stamperia Item [Cullen] concerning books for a student named [Bertatar] 5 May 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions a new Greek dictionary.

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CUL/ NC/2/127 Note from Cardinal Castracane to Vicerettore della Stamperia Item [Cullen] concerning books for Callino Malhinon, a student 29 May 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions a new dictionary.

CUL/ NC/2/128 Note from Cardinal Castracane to Vicerettore della Stamperia Item [Cullen] concerning books for Chiappini, a student 3 September 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions a new dictionary and a book on the subject of the Council of Trent.

CUL/ NC/2/129 Note from Cardinal Castracane to [Cullen] concerning books Item for Sig. Biustie for the missionaries of Bombaino and Maladar. 15 September 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions copies of a book by Pope Benedict XIV and Carmelirani.

CUL/ NC/2/130 Note from Cardinal Castracane to Vicerettore della Stamperia Item [Cullen] concerning books for Giovanni Figer and Nilo 12 June 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions a new Greek dictionary.

CUL/ NC/2/131 Note from Cardinal Castracane to Vicerettore della Stamperia Item [Cullen] concerning books for Donaldo MacKay 7 June 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions copies of a book by Pope Benedict XIV.

CUL/ NC/2/132 Note from Cardinal Castracane to Vicerettore della Stamperia Item [Cullen] concerning books for Caita, a student. 2 May 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions a new Greek dictionary.

CUL/ NC/2/133 Note from Cardinal Castracane to Vicerettore della Stamperia Item [Cullen] concerning books for Donaldo MacKay, a student. 10 April 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions an exemplar of the Bible.

CUL/ NC/2/134 Note from Cardinal Castracane to Vicerettore della Stamperia Item [Cullen] concerning books for S. Salavi. 6 June 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions a book on Arabic grammer.

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CUL/ NC/2/135 Note from Cardinal Castracane to il Sig. Maestro di Casa Item concerning books for P. Domenico Darral. 29 May 1830 Ital. 1p Mentions a copy of Briviari.

CUL/ NC/2/136 Note from Cardinal Castracane to Vicerettore della Stamperia Item [Cullen] concerning books for Basilio. 13 [November] 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions a new Greek dictionary.

CUL/ NC/2/137 Holograph note from [Montargolo] to Paul Cullen, Vicerettore Item di Propaganda concerning books. 21 June 1830 Ital. 1p Mentions nine titles including 'Schelstrate- Acta contra Lutheri; Charlas- Tractatus de libertatibus ecclesia gallicanae; Synodus in Maire Libano; Becchetti -accordo dei principi..'

CUL/ NC/2/138 Receipt signed by Leopoldo Bourlie for Sig. Valania, Fonditore Item di Caratteri. 29 December 1830 Ital. 2p Receipt is in relation to typeset supplied by Valania for use in printing a Greek-Latin dictionary.

CUL/ NC/2/139 Bill from Giovanni Valania, founder of typeset to the Item Propaganda Printing Press 4 December 1831 Ital. 2p Valania provides a bill for 105:42 for Latin-typeset characters supplied.

CUL/ NC/2/140 Draft order for a consignment of books to be purchased by Item Paul Cullen from B Cormon et Blanc, Lyon. 9 March 1830 Ital. 3p Draft lists over thirty books and their costs.

CUL/ NC/2/141 Holograph letter from B Cormon et Blanc, Lyon to Paul Cullen, Item Vice Prefect of Propaganda Fide, Rome 22 April 1830 Fr. 2p B Cormon et Blanc confirmed that they have sent a consignment of books. French version of CUL/NC/2/140 includes letter detailing the shipping and insurance details.

CUL/ NC/2/142 Receipt from Laisne Duquesne e Co, Rome regarding shipping Item and customs costs. 30 June 1830 Ital. 2p Costs were incurred on the shipment of books.

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CUL/ NC/2/143 Holograph letter from B Cormon et Blanc, Lyon to Paul Cullen, Item Vice Prefect of Propaganda Fide, Rome. 13 August 1830 Fr. 2p Letter is concerned with the shipment of the last order of books and acknowledges the receipt of another order from Cullen.

CUL/ NC/2/144 Holograph letter from Giovanni Tomassini, Tipografia Libreria Item e Cartoleria, Fuliguo to Paul Cullen, Propaganda. 2 August 1831 Ital. 2p Tomassini has received two copies of 'Messale Slavaici' which he will now send. Letter includes a sample of printing.

CUL/ NC/2/145 Holograph letter from B Cormon et Blanc, Lyon to Paul Cullen, Item Vicerettore of Propaganda, Rome 2 August 1831 Fr. 4p Cormon et Blanc acknowledge receipt of Cullen's order for books dated 23rd July and discuss the transaction. They also explain their catalogue.

CUL/ NC/2/146 Holograph letter from [F D] Mestrallen, Marseille to Paul Item Cullen, Vicerettore of Propaganda, Rome. 6 September 1831 Fr. 4pp Mestrallen informs Cullen that the shipment of books has been arranged and discusses particulars and costs. [Letter is torn]

CUL/ NC/2/147 Holograph letter from B Cormon et Blanc, Lyon to Paul Cullen, Item Propaganda, Rome. 16 December 1831 Fr. 4pp Cormon et Blanc acknowledge receipt of Cullen's order for books dated 19th November. They provide a contents-list and costs for the consignment which they are sending through Mr Louis Arduin of Marseille. Includes draft calculations added later by the recipient.

CUL/ NC/2/148 Holograph letter from B Cormon et Blanc, Lyon to Paul Cullen, Item Propaganda, Rome. 27 March 1832 Fr. 3pp Cormon et Blanc request that their outstanding bill for fr.251.60 be paid. They hope that further orders will be forthcoming.

CUL/ NC/2/149 Holograph letter from [C Guin], 3 Rue Marade, Marseille to Item Paul Cullen, Propaganda, Rome. 20 June 1833 Fr. 3pp Sender is supplying ink to Cullen and has arranged to have three barrels of printing ink to be sent from Paris to Rome. Mentions Monsieur Thierry who has gone to Paris; Captain Arncuid and Messers Cavaignac et Cornuault of Paris.

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CUL/ NC/2/150 Holograph letter from [Alane Montaniet], Rome to Paul Cullen, Item Propaganda, Rome. 26 July 1833 Ital. 4pp Sender provides details of the titles and prices of books that have been ordered [from Paris]. Mentions Sig Brunetti, 66 Piazza di Spagna.

CUL/ NC/2/151 Holograph and printed letter from [C Guin], 3 Rue Mazade, Item Marseille to Paul Cullen, Propaganda, Rome. 8 August 1833 Fr. 4pp Letter concerned with the supply of printing ink from France to Rome. Mentions Messieurs V. Cavaignac et Cornuault, ink-manufacturers and 'proprietaires de la plus ancienne fabrique de Paris'.

CUL/ NC/2/152 Holograph letter from B Cormon et Blanc, Lyon to Paul Cullen, Item Propaganda, Rome. 29 August 1833 Fr. 4pp Cormon et Blanc are sending an order of books to Rome via Marseilles. They include a list of books and costs and note that they have been unable to procure a copy of 'Lequien Oricus Christianus'.

CUL/ NC/2/153 Holograph letter from [Gieutier Ainei], Marseilles to Paul Item Cullen, Propaganda, Rome. 28 September 1833 Ital. 2pp Letter is concerned with the transportation of an order of books to Rome and gives details of the costs involved.

CUL/ NC/2/154 Holograph letter from B Cormon et Blanc, Lyon to Paul Cullen, Item Propaganda, Rome. 9 October 1833 Fr. 3pp Cormon et Blanc draw Cullen's attention to an outstanding bill for fr.636.30

CUL/ NC/2/155 Holograph letter from Antonio Donati, Pesaro to Paul Cullen, Item Propaganda, Rome. 20 December 1833 Ital. 2pp Letter is concerned with the supply of a case of books and gives a breakdown of costs. Mentions the following- Sig. Ferdinando Scaglia di Trieste; Franco Biagini da Cagli; Sig. Antonio Domenico Pozzi Negoziante a Piazza del Paradiso.

CUL/ NC/2/156 Holograph letter from Antonio Donati, Pesaro to Paul Cullen, Item Propaganda, Rome. 20 February 1834 Ital. 2pp Letter concerned with an order of books. Mentions the following- Sig. Ant. Dom. Poni; Arcangelo Perfetti.

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CUL/ NC/2/157 Holograph note from Antonio Donati, Pesaro to Paul Cullen, Item Propaganda, Rome. 1 February 1834 Ital. 1p Donati requests Cullen to pay Mon. Don. Arcangelo Perfetti a sum of money. Includes a note in another hand dated 8 February 1834.

CUL/ NC/2/158 Holograph letter from Franco Maria Tamagninie Figli, Pioraco Item to Paul Cullen, Propaganda, Rome. 20 March 1834 Ital. 2pp Includes a bill for supply and transport of bales of paper.

CUL/ NC/2/159 List of books entitled 'Libri spediti a Lione dal… Paolo Cullen Item alli Signori Cormon, e Blanch.' May 1833 to April 1834 Ital. 1p List includes titles and prices and dates. Includes books on Turkish, Sirian, Arabic grammer and books by Zallinger, Ederico, Scotti, Becreti, Benedict XIV and S. Maximi.

CUL/ NC/2/160 Rough list of books for Sig. Cormon e Blanch, Lyon. Item 1832 Ital. 1p Mentions grammer books and dictionaries including 'Alphab. Tibet'

CUL/ NC/2/161 Rough note signed by Paul Cullen Item 14 May 1833 Ital. 1p Cullen orders a dictionary and a copy of 'Decreti'.

CUL/ NC/2/162 Receipt for books sent to Cullen. Item 18 May 1833 Ital. 1p Books are by Zallinger.

CUL/ NC/2/163 Rough list of books sent to Torino. Item 25 May 1833 Ital. 1p Mentions books by Zallinger, Scotti, Decreta and Maximi Taurincensis.

CUL/ NC/2/164 Receipt for book sent to P. Vespre, Jesuit on the orders of Item Paul Cullen. 26 June 1833 Ital. 1p Book is by Zallinger.

CUL/ NC/2/165 Receipt for book sent to P. della Pegna, Jesuit on the orders of Item Paul Cullen. 23 July 1833 Ital. 1p Book is by Zallinger.

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CUL/ NC/2/166 Receipt for books delivered to Paul Cullen for the Irish College. Item 2 and 30 November 1833 Ital. 1p Cullen orders twenty copies of 'Catachismo Romano' and ten copies of 'Sinodo Dioecesano di Ben. XIV' for the Irish College.

CUL/ NC/2/167 Receipt for books delivered to Paul Cullen. Item 22 March 1834 Ital. 1p The name of the book is 'Uffizio della Ilma. Vergine'.

CUL/ NC/2/168 Receipt for books delivered to Paul Cullen. Item 26 April 1834 Ital. 1p Book is by Zallinger.

CUL/ NC/2/169 List of books delivered to 'Paolo Cullen' Item 21 August 1832 Ital. 2pp Mentions the following titles- 'Decreti de Riti; Becchetti Causa de 'Vescovi; Considerazioni sulle & parole; Li Tredici Venerdi; P. Teodoro L'Anima divota; Petitdidier. Trattato Teologico; Holberg. Storia della Relig. Di Gesu Cristo; De Octava Synod Pholiana; Catachismo Romano; Manuale Sacerdotum; Rituale Romano; Iogni Instructio; Bibia S. Latina'.

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CUL/ NC/2/171 Document listing some costs incurred in the printing of Item Propaganda Fide documents relating to missions in Ireland, Canada, Greece, West Indies etc for the year 1831. 1831 Ital. 4pp The titles printed and their respective costs are given for each month of 1831. Includes mention of the following documents relating to Ireland- 'Ristretto con Sommario sull' Elezione del Vescovo di Galway; Istruzione per le Monacha della [Congration] delle Suore della Carita di Dublino; Ristretto con sommario sulle providenze per la sussistenza delle Monache Carmelitane Scalze dimoranti nei Monasteri in Dublino' etc.

CUL/ NC/2/172 Draft notes [in Cullen's hand] entitled 'For the prolegome' Item written for the Hebrew bible project. undated Lat. Eng. Heb. 2pp Notes mention biblical passages and includes a list containing the following names- ' Paul Cullen, McCann, Dr. MacHale, Da Mennais, Pope, bishops, college'.

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CUL/ NC/2/173 Two draft pieces of poetry written in two separate hands [one Item of them Cullen's]. The first is entitled 'Ad Sum. Pontificam Gregorium XVI. Alumni Col. Urbani. Epigramma' The second is titled 'Endieasyllabi'. undated Lat. 1p Each are four lines long.

CUL/ NC/2/174 Draft poetry [in Cullen's hand] entitled 'Sullo stesto Item argomento. Ode'. undated Ital. 2pp First verse reads as follows- 'Come se spunta in cielo, L'astro che guida il giorno. Tutto s'allegra, e avvivasi. A lui natura inforno, Che da sue luce prende. E vita e bel color i.' Includes ten verses.

CUL/ NC/2/175 Poem entitled 'Desmond V Malvina. A Poem.' Item undated Eng.. 2pp First verse reads as follows- ''Oh it is not the voice of the wave or the blast. Tis the song of the mourner is murmering past. That strain seems to deepen the shadows around. so sullen, so wild, 'tis the darkness of sound.' Includes eight verses.

CUL/ NC/2/176 Draft poetry entitled 'Composed and Recited by Thomas M. Item O'Dwyer for the an...[missing]…Academy of the Urban college de Propaganda Fide'. 1828 Eng. 2pp Concludes with the following lines- 'But at parting one thought to my heart solace brings. Behold unextinguished that light from above. Which our green Isle consoles amid sorrow and care, And fed from the luminous fountain of love, The old light of faith burns brilliantly above.' [Page is missing text at the margins due to tear]

CUL/ NC/2/177 Draft poem entitled 'Anglice' by M O'Connor. Item undated Eng. 1p The poet begins with a lament- 'Long has the lyre which oft in Erin's land. I feebly touched tho with no master hand. Forgotten been, long have it's strings unbound. Been loosely scattered ore this classic ground'. Ends with the hope that 'the long dark night of error will give way. To the mild radiance of religious day….. Converted nations then will humbly bring. Their votive offerings to Judeans King.'

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CUL/ NC/2/178 Draft poem entitled 'Anglice'. A different poem in a different Item hand to CUL/ NC/2/177 with the final verse corrected in another [Cullen's] hand. undated Eng. 3pp Begins with the lines- 'The thunders of Sinar no longer are pealing. That drone from the mountain the Hebron afar, But a mild silver light from the East is seen stealing, And the Gentile enraptured looks on the new star.' Contains five verses, eight lines each.

CUL/ NC/2/179 Poetry entitled 'Stanzas suggested by the feast of the Item undated Eng. 2pp Ends with the lines- 'Ever severed as we are from the land of our birth. Oh where is the wretch that forgets it the while. That gives not before ev'ry spot on this Earth, The full side of this love - to his Emerald Isle'.

CUL/ NC/2/180 Draft poetry. Includes a caption in another hand that reads 'By Item Dr. MacHale' undated Eng. 2pp Begins with the lines- 'Hark what music coming from the spheres, And breathing mercy fills th' enraptured ears'

CUL/ NC/2/181 Draft poetry entitled 'For Mr McCann' with the final verse Item corrected in another [Cullen's] hand. undated Eng. 2pp Begins with the lines- 'Wake harp of the west for the silence hang oer thee, My warmest affections around thee still twine, Tho' thy strings be unstrung tho' the minstrel deplore thee…'

CUL/ NC/2/182 Draft sermon/poetry with an erased title 'English composition Item for the [] College []' undated Eng. 3pp Begins with the lines- 'Yes Orient star each returning year. To thee has been destined the tribute of song'. Ends with the lines 'May truth and religion their septure extend. For each intellect here "this prayer shall be made", For truth after all is man's safest friend. May it triumph again over error's decline.'

CUL/ NC/2/183 Draft poetry Item undated Eng. 1p Begins with the lines- 'The prophet of old in the [] of his numbers, Bade the Isles from afar hail their God and their King, For the glory of heaven had burst on their slumbers. And mountain and vales to their [] ring'.

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CUL/ NC/2/184 Piece of handwritten Hebrew text. Item undated Heb. 1p Carefully transcribed Hebrew text.

CUL/ NC/2/185 Incomplete draft essay on the subject of biblical text. Item undated Ital. 4pp Essay begins with the following passage- 'non ha guari tempo si sparse in Roma la voce che gli emissari della societa biblica non contenti di avere gia empito l'oriente di versione guaste e corrotte della S. Scrittura'

CUL/ NC/2/186 Draft notes entitled 'Breve estratto dei piani che sono state Item proposti da Mons. Mai, ... P. Zecchinelli e ... Ab. Wiseman e Finucci per la nuova edizione della biblia Ebraica che siruole intraprendere in Propaganda. undated Ital. 12pp Draft outlining the opinions of Mai, Zecchinelli, Wiseman and Finucci on the proposed new Hebrew Bible. Divided into sections, one for each of the clerics mentioned.

CUL/ NC/2/187 Fragment of paper with the opening line of a letter and an Item [address for Miss Cortiga Casa on rear] undated Ital 1p

CUL/ NC/2/188 Four [food] bills to the Collegio Irlandese and Paul Cullen Item signed by [P.. Bonifazi]. undated Ital. 4pp

CUL/ NC/2/189 Comprehensive list of over 300 books [possibly in Irish Item College Library] undated Ital. 10pp Includes the following headings- 'Libri del P. Passaglia al Collegio Irlandese', 'Presso il Sign. Abb. Angelini Arco della Ciamhella..', 'Presso il Sig. Abb. Sattoria Strada del Pelegrino Vicato del Ballo', 'Libri del P. Patrisi'.

CUL/ NC/2/190 List of exactly 100 books with [their cost]. Signed on the Item bottom of the first page by Sig. Conte Politi Flamini, 51 Piazza Barberini. undated Ital. 6p Books listed in alphabetical order based on author.

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CUL/ NC/2/191 Printed quarto volume containing the half-title and title page Item from 'Lexicon Hebraicum' by Edmundi Castelli. c1835 Lat. 4pp The book was published in Rome by Collegii Urbani in 1835.

CUL/ NC/2/192 Printed catalogue advertising books for sale by public auction. Item December 1849 Lat. 4pp Notes that the books are from a 'Libreria Legale' of Pietro Agazzi.

CUL/ NC/2/193 An octavo volume containing the title page of 'Alphabetum, Item Syro-Chaldaeum' undated Lat. 16pp Book was published in Rome by Propaganda Fide in 1797.

CUL/ NC/2/194 An octavo volume being untrimmed pages of 'Grammaticae Item Hebraicae' undated Lat. Heb. 16pp Contains pages 49 to 64 of this book

CUL/ NC/2/195 An octavo volume being untrimmed pages of religious book. Item undated Lat. 16pp Book is divided into numbered 'Sessio' dealing with the celebration of the mass for [months in the 1500s]

CUL/ NC/2/196 An octavo volume being untrimmed pages of a book entitled Item 'Catech. Rom. Pars IV'. undated Lat. 16pp Contains pages 497 to 512

CUL/ NC/2/197 An octavo volume being untrimmed pages of a book entitled Item 'Catech. Rom. Pars IV'. undated Lat. 16pp Contains pages 497 to 512

CUL/ NC/2/198 A bifolio from a dictionary entitled 'Coptae, seu Aegyptiae', Item 'Brevis Manuductio Linguae' undated Lat. Arab. 4pp Contains pages 651 to 654

CUL/ NC/2/199 Printed supplement catalogue from B. Cormon et Blanc, Lyon. Item February 1833 Fr. 2pp Contains list of books and their titles including works by 'Feller, Horace, Alibert, Goldsmith' etc.

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CUL/ NC/2/200 Two octavo volumes being untrimmed pages of a Greek-Latin Item dictionary. undated Lat. 32pp Contains pages 105 to 112 and 681 to 688

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CUL/NC/3 Cullen correspondence- undated, draft and miscellaneous material. Sub-Series c1820-c1848 67 items, 3 files. Eng. Lat. Ital. The undated correspondence inwards has been arranged, when possible, by alphabetical order. Includes petitions and requests drafted by Cullen on behalf of Irish clergy, drafts of letters and statements from Cullen dealing with the issue of Catholic education in Ireland and other political issues. In the original ordering of the New Collection certain material was identified as 'Miscellaneous'. In creating this new catalogue it was decided to follow this arrangement and as a consequence this 'Miscellaneous' file has been retained. The most noteworthy item in this miscellaneous file is a draft letter-book kept by Cullen between 1833 and 1836 in which he recorded letters to members of the Irish hierarchy. Includes draft letters by Cullen to members of the Irish hierarchy during the early days of his rectorship and draft documents intended for the Vatican. [67 coded items divided into 3 files.]

CUL/NC/3/1 Undated letters from Cullen. File undated [c1820-c1850] 27 items Eng. Lat. Ital. Includes petitions and requests drafted by Cullen on behalf of Irish clergy addressed to the Pontiff, Propaganda Fide or other Vatican officials. Also includes drafts of letters and statements from Cullen dealing with the issue of Catholic education in Ireland including transcripts of ten letters from Cullen to Monsignor Woodlock on this subject. Drafts also address attempts to influence and lobby politicians in the British House of Commons as well as letters addressed to family members and letters written on behalf of the Christian Brothers, Dr. Blake and prominent lay persons. Also includes drafts of a sermon written by Cullen to taking up his new position as Archbishop of Armagh and arguments on favour of a new cathedral for Newry.

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CUL/NC/3/1/1 Drafts of letters from Paul Cullen, Propaganda Rome to his Item father, Margaret, Uncle James Maher and John Jer. Taylor undated [circa 1820s] Eng. Lat. 19pp pp.2-3. Letter to his father -Disturbances in Ireland are now stilled, at least in Leinster. Comparisons with politics in Italy. Notes the actions of the Carbonari in Naples and those ‘corrupted’ by the French in Rome. Recent insolence shown to Pope Pius VII at Piazza Colonnain.

pp.4-7 Letter to a friend in Paris who was recently in Rome. Death of the Prefect of the Sacred Congregation, Cardinal al Fintana and the appointment of his successor. Criticism of events in France. Describes Paris as ‘the Babylon of wickedness and vice.’ Celebration of St. Patrick’s Day at St. Isidores.

pp.8-9 Letter to Margaret. Death of his grandmother and birth of son to his relative Bidy Kitly. Forthcoming congress to be held in Verona. Alexander the Despot of Russia to visit the Pope and possibility of closer ties with Greek church. The King of Prussia ‘the most inveterate Protestant in Europe and the Marquis of Wellington to also visit Rome. Requests information on the Harvest in Ireland after the hot summer there.

pp.10-13 Letter to uncle. Mentions money he received from his father. Dispute between the Jesuits and the Bishop of Baltimore over 2000 acres of land granted by Lord Baltimore to missionaries. Mentions Ryan, Byrne and Fanning and a priest from Connaught who arrived ‘without a penny in his pocket.’ pp.14-19 Letter to Johanni Jer. Taylor, Hibernian written in Latin.

CUL/NC/3/1/2 Certified copy of letter from Pope Gregory XVI to Michael Item Flanagan, Cancellario Metropolitane Ecclies Dublin. Certified by Alexander Macioti. 17 March 1831 Lat. 4pp Michael Flanaghan given the title of Chancellor of Chapter of the Archdiocese of Dublin. Refers to Michael Blake, Priest of the Archdiocese. Includes embossed paper and wax seal.

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CUL/NC/3/1/3 Two draft letters. The first letter is probably from Paul Cullen, Item Rome to possibly John McCann. The second is a letter probably from Cullen to a benefactor to the Irish College. 8 August 1833 Eng. 3pp In the first letter Cullen states that he has received the offer of a donation of £600 for the Irish College from a Mr M Toole of Grange. Cullen has been unable to identify and contact this potential benefactor and asks [John McCann] and Dr. Murray for their assistance. The second letter is drafted on the reverse of the letter from Toole to Cullen and is a copy of a letter to Rev. Mr Toole PP of Ballytore which Cullen has sent but to no avail.

CUL/NC/3/1/4 Draft letter from Paul Cullen addressed ‘Dear Sir’ in Ireland. Item undated [c1838] Eng 3pp Cullen supplies the recipient with ‘what is thought in Rome’ of a man named L.C. whom he styles ‘His Lordship’. L.C. has written a letter to W.C. regarding ‘the famous Sligo Trial of 1837’. L.C. has also suggested that the Pope is under ‘some supposed delusion’ and also has been to Rome where he sought in vain a private audience with the Pope. While L.C. ‘is highly esteemed for his virtues’ he ‘is unanimously condemned for meddling in matters with which he has no connection..’. Also refers to a Dr. O’F.

CUL/NC/3/1/5 Draft letter from Cullen Item undated [c1845] Lat. 4pp Addressed to a person who has returned to Ireland from Rome.

CUL/NC/3/1/6 Draft letter from Cullen. Item undated [c1846] Lat. 2pp Discusses the death of Pope Gregory XVI.

CUL/NC/3/1/7 Draft letter from Cullen addressed to a Cardinal Item undated [c1847] Lat. 2pp Cullen asks the Cardinal to petition the Pope to allow collections for Ireland at three sermons.

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CUL/NC/3/1/8 Drafts written by Cullen to a Cardinal on the case of Michael Item Blake, versus Fr. Keenan. undated [c1847] Ital. 49pp Due to the Famine in Ireland the bishop has not had the time to address the dispute with his priest. Cullen supports the Bishop against his parish priest who is asserting too much independence. Cullen refers to the good works that Blake has done since becoming bishop in 1832 and in particular points to the Poor Clares convent that has been established in Newry. He also refers to a letter written by Rev. Morgan, parish priest of Dromgooland to the Rector of the Irish College in 1846 and to Rev. Macken of Downpatrick. [see also CUL/NC/4/1847/16 and CUL/1356]

CUL/NC/3/1/9 Memorandum on the church in Jamaica prepared by Cullen for Item Propaganda. In English with an Italian translation. undated Eng. Ital. 7pp Refers to Don Benito Fernandes, Apostolic Vicar General of Jamaica. Due to age this man is not suited to the task of spreading Catholicism on the island in competition with the Baptists missionaries. The island has 30,000 white and 310,000 black inhabitants, between six and eight priests and no nuns. The Attorney General of the island is an Irish Catholic named O’Reilly who is anxious to have a Catholic bishop and nuns established on the island before he retires from the post.

CUL/NC/3/1/10 Memorandum on education in Ireland by Cullen for the Item Cardinal in Propaganda Fide. undated [c1847] Lat. 23pp Discusses the education of Catholics and Protestants in Ireland and mentions Rev. Ennis, Maynooth College, Queens College Belfast.

CUL/NC/3/1/11 Memoranda referring to Propaganda’s Decree on Colleges in Item Cullen’s hand. undated [c1847] Lat. 5pp [Fr Silke suggested that this may in fact be two statements, two pages of which may be missing, from one or more bishops]

CUL/NC/3/1/12 Draft of sermon by Cullen. Item undated [c1850] Eng. 1p [Fr Silke suggests that these notes could have been written for Cullen’s appointment to the See of Armagh]

CUL/NC/3/1/13 Appeal for a new Cathedral in Armagh written by Cullen Item undated [c1850] Ital. 1p Refers to the legacy of Armagh as a centre of learning and missionaries zeal in the fifth century and the suppression of colleges and transfer of property to Protestants during the Reformation.

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CUL/NC/3/1/14 Draft of letter in Cullen’s hand and addressed to Mr Silvester Item Phelan. 7 Oct [c1851] Eng. 2pp Possibly related to money owed by Cullen’s sister to Phelan. Cullen promises Phelan that when he sees his sister next ‘he will not fail to impress upon her, the urgency and obligation’ to meet Phelan’s demands. Letter written in Armagh.

CUL/NC/3/1/15 Transcripts of ten letters from Cardinal Cullen to Monsignor Item Woodlock. The letters were mainly written by Cullen while in Rome and refer chiefly to Irish politics and in particular the education of Catholics. 1878 Eng. 13pp 17 Feb 1878. Saw a report in Freeman’s Journal referring to a bill to ‘prop up Queen’s College in Belfast’ to be proposed by Irish parliamentarians. Opposed to this measure.

23 Feb 1878. The Government will give no assistance to any Catholic college and therefore the grants to Queen’s should be resisted. Large sums are to be taken from the church fund to endow mixed institutions and charitable and national purposes. It would be sad to see such funds turned to ‘the vile purposes of propagating indifference to religion.’

10 March 1878. Reference to Woodlock’s meeting with Sir M. H. Beach and Mr. Lowther. Meeting of Catholics on the general education question. Has met the Pope and has discussed Ireland.

14 March 1878. A Maltese man named Bugeja has built an orphanage in Malta and it has been suggested that the running of it should be given to the Irish Sisters of Charity. A navy Chaplin has been proposed for Kingstown. Suggests that the estimates for Queens should be opposed in Parliament in order to get something for the Catholic university. Crispi has resigned and Cavisti, a committed Garibaldian has taken over as prime minister of Italy.

20 March 1878. Deputation from England to visit the Pope and will include the Duke of Norfolk.

23 March 1878. Education in government schools will lead to a generation trained in infidelity.

5 April 1878. When Mr Lowther comes to Dublin he is to be told that ‘all Catholics must join the enemies of the government if they refuse to do us justice.’ The Lord Lieutenant ‘is a very good man but his appointments are very far from doing justice to Ireland.’ Mr O’Donnell’s speech on Queens College was very good.

22 April 1878. Mentions the Education meeting and ‘Lord [Early], Lord O’Hagan and Lord Bellew’ who did not sign the requisition for the meeting.

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30 April 1878. Congratulations on the Education meeting which was well attended. Not very hopeful of success however.

3 May 1878. Refers to a Papal audience for over 150 Irish. Dr. Kirby presented the Pope with 28,000 lire from Ireland and from the Irish in Rome. The Pope looks weak.

[Fr Silke suggests that these transcripts were created by P. F. Moran]

CUL/NC/3/1/16 Draft letter from Cullen. Item undated Eng. 2pp Cullen begs to inform the addressee that he has informed to the Pope’s chamberlain that the addressee is unable to attend a scheduled audience with the Pope.

CUL/NC/3/1/17 Draft letter from Cullen to Cardinal Prefect of Propaganda. Item undated [c1840] Ital. 4pp Discusses the system of primary education in Ireland.

CUL/NC/3/1/18 Draft petition written by Cullen. Item undated Ital. 1p Refers to Joseph Butler, Parish Priest of Castlecomer in the Diocese of Ossory who wishes to resign.

CUL/NC/3/1/19 Draft memorandum from Cullen addressed to the Cardinal Item Prefect of Propaganda. undated [c1840] Lat. 4pp Mentions William Clancy, Vicariate Apostolic of British Guiana, Sr. Abagarlis Cantillon and Sr. Maria Vincentea

CUL/NC/3/1/20 Draft petition to Pope Gregory XVI in the hand of Cullen. Item undated Ital. 2pp Seeks a marriage dispensation for Anna Costigan, Firenze and Captain Smith a Protestant.

CUL/NC/3/1/21 Document entitled ‘W Flemings document relating to some Item enquiries to be made in Rome.’ undated Eng. 3pp Mr Fleming, in contesting the title of Lord Slane, is anxious to locate title documents held in Vatican Archives. These documents are related to Palentine or Patrick Fleming, a grand uncle of Mr Fleming, who was made Provincial of the in Ireland in 1753.

CUL/NC/3/1/22 Memorandum in the hand of Cullen on behalf of Rev. John Item Guthrie. undated Eng. 1p Guthrie, a Deacon from the Diocese of Kilfenora seeks permission to read prohibited books. Titles of books not mentioned.

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CUL/NC/3/1/23 Account of the Vicariate of Hyderabad Item undated Eng. 1p Vicariate has a population of 60000,000 of which 6500 are Catholics, 1200 are Protestants and the remainder are [Mahoriudans] and Pagans. Need for missionaries. Document torn.

CUL/NC/3/1/24 Petition from J. Mahony, Listowell to the Pope in the hand of Item Cullen. undated Lat. 1p Mahony, parish priest of Listowel seeks a Papal dispensation to allow him marry John , Catholic and R Kennedy, Protestant who are also second cousins.

CUL/NC/3/1/25 An address to the Pope prepared by Mr Moriarty for the Item ‘English and Irish in Rome on account of the attacks made on undated Eng. 2pp Reference to status of the Gregorian University on Rome. Refers to an ‘attempt at sacrilege which took place yesterday in the Church of the [S..]’.

CUL/NC/3/1/26 Holograph letter from James H Thornton, Assistant and co- Item signed by Dr. Michael Paul Riordan, Superior to Christian Brothers and John B Leonard and addressed to the Pope. undated Eng. 1p These Christian Brothers write to the Pope to ask him to absolve Brother Daniel McCarthy of his vows thereby removing him from the order. McCarthy has already been expelled from the Institute for having contract with females. Letter is torn.

CUL/NC/3/1/27 An account of a financial dispute between a former novice of Item the Christian Brothers and his superiors. undated Eng. 4pp The former novice, Daniel Guthrie is claiming money he claims is owed to him by the Christian Brothers. The former Superior of the Christian Brothers Institute is named as Edmund Rice while the present incumbent is Michael P. Riordan. Francis Thornton is named as a witness to the contract.

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CUL/NC/3/2 Undated letters to Cullen and others- undated and in File alphabetical order. undated 11 items Ital. Eng. Undated letters but which have recipients name. Includes circular from regular correspondent W. Meyler of Westland Row.

CUL/NC/3/2/1 Envelope of letter addressed to Cullen. Item undated Ital. 1p Includes the wax seal. Possibly from a cardinal.

CUL/NC/3/2/2 Holograph letter from Alessandro Barnabo and addressed to Item Monsignor [ Venero] undated Ital. 3pp [Letter possibly to Cullen- difficult to decipher]

CUL/NC/3/2/3 Holograph letter from John Cullen, R.C.P., Morocco to Rt. Item Rev. Dr. J. T. Hynes, Bishop of Leros undated [c1840] Eng. 2pp Cullen wishes to complain about Dr. Clancy and his co-adjutor Rev. William Rodgers who are ‘bringing discredit and infamy on the Catholic name.’ [First section of the letter is missing].

CUL/NC/3/2/4 Holograph letter from William Cullen, Liscartan, Navan to Item Cardinal Cullen. 27 March [no year] Eng. 4pp William Cullen discusses family news and politics. ‘Uncle James’, Th.. Verdon and H Cullen were all summoned to give evidence before the House of Lords on the subject of the Irish cattle trade and a proposed new bill.

CUL/NC/3/2/5 Holograph letter from [M. Haverty] to Rev. J Miley. Item Wed. 18th December. [no year] Eng. 2pp The writer is making a request ‘to be restored to domestic life.’ Name of writer has been blotted out.

CUL/NC/3/2/6 Holograph letter from P R Kenrick to Mr Woods, [Dresenby] Item undated Eng. 2pp Kenrick is sending volume 36 of ‘Orsi’ for Dr. Cullen and wishes Cullen to send volume 16 in its place.

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CUL/NC/3/2/7 Printed circular address from W Meyler, PP., Westland-Row. Item undated Eng. 1p In this circular, Meyler appeals for funds for a new Boy’s school in the parish. He also mentions the prevailing famine that is causing distress and misery. He appeals the wealthier members of the parish because the ‘poor are now too poor to give anything.’

CUL/NC/3/2/8 Holograph letter from Dermot O’Reilly to Monsieur Peirson, Item Hotel de ‘’Imosse, Avignon. undated Eng. 3p Letter of introduction for Monsignor Cullen, Rector of the Irish College.

CUL/NC/3/2/9 Holograph letter from Clement R McTaylor, Boardroom to Item Rev. Mr. Daly 16 July [1847] Eng. 4pp Answers a number of questions contained in attached questionnaire regarding schools in the Districts of Oughterard and Glan and applications for relief aid. [no year given but questionnaire refers to 1847].

CUL/NC/3/2/10 Holograph letter from R. R. Wilson, Pittsburgh to James Item Quinn, Irish College Rome. 21 June [no year] Eng. 3pp Wilson refers to his church building which he has just rented, to his congregation which includes ‘a great number of gentlemen and ladies of colour’ and to other churches in his area. He has received a ‘kind letter’ from Fr. Kirby but is critical of Dr. Cullen who has not forwarded on his books. Mentions students of the Irish College.

CUL/NC/3/2/11 Letter from Cardinal Pro-Secretary of State addressed to Item Monsignor mio venrino. [possibly Cullen] undated Ital. 1p Refers to the a visiting group and the following places Paliano, Albano, Gaeta and Napoli. Letter is torn.

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CUL/NC/3/3 Miscellaneous Cullen material including a extensive Draft File Letter-book belonging to Cullen between 1833 and 1836 and other undated drafts and printed circulars. c1830-c1840s 29 items Eng. Fr. Ital. Lat. Material identified as 'Miscellaneous' in the original ordering of the New Collection- in creating this new catalogue it was decided to follow this arrangement and as a consequence this 'Miscellaneous' file has been retained. The extensive 72 page Draft Letterbook kept by Cullen between 1833 and 1836 offers an insight into Cullen's early years as rector of the college and in particular reveals his dual role as Roman agent for the Irish hierarchy. It highlights Cullen's fears that the Irish College might close due to lack of resources and students and demonstrates his adept lobbying skills to reverse this situation. Letters are therefore predominantly to Irish bishops and archbishops. Also includes drafts by Cullen on the Belgian college of Louvain, Garibaldi and religious themes and a draft report on the mission at Haiti.

CUL/NC/3/3/1 Document entitled ‘Theses Theologicae propagandae XIV Kal. Item Jul. MDCCCXLV’. undated Lat. 1p A theological thesis dated 14 July 1845.

CUL/NC/3/3/2 Note from [Cullen], Rector of the Irish College to Archbishop Item Calandrilli. undated Ital. 1p Note relates to Mass intentions.

CUL/NC/3/3/3 Memorandum by Cullen on the origins and standards of the Item universities of Liege, Gent and Louvain. undated Eng. 4pp Cullen focuses upon the achievements of the Catholic Louvain University and documents how the universities status changed in the 1830s.

CUL/NC/3/3/4 Booklet containing various quotations and notes on poetry, Item history and Rome. undated Eng. Fr. Ital. 9pp Includes poetry from Shakespeare, a note on the ‘Inscription on a Porter’s tomb in the Church of S. Onuphrius, Rome.’, an anecdote told about Michelangelo and ‘Fr Esmond’s story about the gardener in Paris’ and an old miserly priest named Kelly.

CUL/NC/3/3/5 Printed sermon possibly by Cullen. Item undated Eng. 16pp Begins with biblical quotes which refer to ‘the temple of God’. First line refers to ‘the recent of this church.’

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CUL/NC/3/3/6 Censor’s report by Cullen on Antonio Bonafede, . Item c1840 Ital. 32pp Includes the line ‘Sui legati, e i luoghi piu laicali. avulsi dalla suggezione de vescovi, e sulle opere di beneficenza in Sicilia.’

CUL/NC/3/3/7 Document accusing the Roman Catholic church of being non- Item scriptural signed by Allan Dene, Rome 19 January 1848 Eng. 8pp Response by Dene to the ‘defence of the worship of images as practised by the Roman Church, styled by yourselves Chrisa Cattolica’ in which Dene disputes Papal Infallibility and the use of images.

CUL/NC/3/3/8 Memorandum by Cullen on the murders and robberies Item committed in Italy by ‘Garibaldi's band.’ undated Eng. 1p Cullen gives some details of the manner in which clergy were killed and mentions the following ‘Strangers not spared. Dr. Cherchi.. F. Aleron.. F Keleker’.

CUL/NC/3/3/9 Draft financial accounts. Item undated Ital. 1p Accounts entitled ‘Conto di Spese Jatte new leoles Irlandze per ordine di Monsr. Barrn’.

CUL/NC/3/3/10 Fragmentary financial calculations. Item undated Ital 1p Possibly refer to the purchase of vestments.

CUL/NC/3/3/11 Crude hatched drawing signed Sr. G. Item undated - 1p Depicts a figure dressed in a robe and wearing a plumed helmet holding and pointing to a crucifix before a cowering figure who has dropped his sword.

CUL/NC/3/3/12 Notes containing trial Hebrew letters and text. Item undated Heb 11pp ‘P Moran’ is written on the reverse of the final page.

CUL/NC/3/3/13 Printed Papal decree issued by Propaganda Fide. Item 9 July 1843 Lat. 1p Decree announces the and Canonisation process of Gabrielis Taurini Dufresse, Bishop of Tabracensis

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CUL/NC/3/3/14 Printed proclamation of devotion to S. Ardrea Avellino signed Item by Francevco Ricciardo Plunkett. 5 January 1844 Lat. 2pp Also witnessed by [C Tibers, Dr. Carlo Sallicani, Fr N. Ordagnez, Fr And. Sottovia and Fr Piovanni Caris.]

CUL/NC/3/3/15 Printed programme of academic exercises for the students of Item Propaganda Fide, Rome. 1847 Ital. 1p Gives a list of subjects and lecturers. Includes the subject ‘Irlandese’ lectured by ‘Sig. Patrizio Madden di Vestport nel Canada’.

CUL/NC/3/3/16 Printed invitation to Novena for St. Patrick at Sant’ Agata alla Item Suburra. 4 March 1847 Ital. 1p Printed signature of C. Card. Vicario and Giuseppe Canonico Tarnassi Segretario.

CUL/NC/3/3/17 Bound exercise booklet belonging to John or Thomas Ward, Item Dublin but also containing notes for sermons in Cullen’s hand. 1832-1834 [as dated by Ward] Eng. 52pp Includes essays on Irish folklore and history by Ward. Cullen appears to have written his notes on some blank pages in the booklet.

CUL/NC/3/3/18 Note containing estimates for the purchase of vestments. Item undated Ital. 2pp Estimates for vestments

CUL/NC/3/3/19 Copied notes entitled ‘A short compendium of the elements of Item Plain Chant.’ undated Eng. Ital. 18pp Copied from the work of R Wilson and dealing with musical theory. Also includes a list of questions on the subject of music and Gregorian chant in Italian.

CUL/NC/3/3/20 List containing over fifty questions on the subject of musical Item theory. undated Eng. 4pp Questions are subdivided into general music questions, questions on Plain and Figured Chant and Faux Bourdon.

CUL/NC/3/3/21 Handwritten notes on the subject of music theory Item undated Eng. 15pp Includes notes on Figured Chant, scales and notation and Faux Bourdon.

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CUL/NC/3/3/22 List of questions entitled ‘Examination in Music for the year Item 1843.’ 1843 Eng. 2pp These 29 questions are concerned with music theory.

CUL/NC/3/3/23 List of questions entitled ‘Saggio di Musica per l’anno 1843. Item 1843 Ital. 7pp List of questions on the subject of music theory.

CUL/NC/3/3/24 List of questions entitled ‘Principio sel Canto Figurato.’ Item undated Ital. 2pp List of questions on the subject of music theory. Concludes with the Jesuit motto ‘A.M.D.G.’.

CUL/NC/3/3/25 Prospectus of the Loretto House boarding school, Item undated Eng. 1p Terms and conditions for the boarding and education of young ladies including details of fees, rules, subjects and requirements for boarding students. [Fr Silke estimated the date to be c1845]

CUL/NC/3/3/26 Printed pages from ‘Metodo di un breve ritiro in apparecchio Item alla morte’, printed in Rome. 1838 Ital. 1 item

Guide for laying out the dead. These eight pages have not been cut or bound.

CUL/NC/3/3/27 Printed documents dealing with ecclesiastical matters in Haiti. Item Printed for Propaganda Fide. 1816-1837 Lat. 83pp Includes documents entitled as follows; ‘Ristretto con sommario, sule nuove Providence da prendersi intorno agli affari Ecclesiastici di Haiti’ including an appendix. ‘Relation de l’etat du Vicariat Apostolique des Antilles.’ ‘Sommario lettera. Lettera scritta dalla ... Propaganda Fide a Mons. Guglielmo Poynter Vescovo di Halia, Vicario Apostolico di Londra [Bishop William Poynter, Titular Bishop of Alia and Vicar Apostolic of London District] in data dei 14 Settembre 1822.’ ‘Nota di Archivio’

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CUL/NC/3/3/28 Bound booklet containing draft letters from Cullen written Item during the years 1833-1836. Most letters are written out in full, some are abbreviated and the remainder are mentioned without any content being given. Also includes a list of books [at Propaganda College] 1833-1836 Eng. Lat. Ital. 71pp Includes draft letters from Cullen to the following; Dr. Kelly, Armagh March 1833- Enclosing the Bulls for the appointment of Dr. Blake as Bishop of Dromore. Also discusses the conflict between the Pope and the King of Naples over the Dukedoms of Benevento and Ponte Corro.

Letter of introduction for the Rev. Andrew Quinn, a former student of the college.

Dr. Higgins, 6 July 1833- The £461 Roman dollars given by Mrs O’Beirne to the college has been received. Cullen has been appointed the recipient’s agent in Rome. Some Italian news.

Dr. Murray- Cullen is preparing petition to the Pope regarding the rules of the Sisters of Charity of Dublin. Suggests that Rev. John McCann should be appointed as an agent for the College in Dublin as better exchange rates could be got for monies being sent to students if these transfers were done in bulk. Seeks advice on one of the oaths included in the rules of the College but which has not been enforced to date. French democrats ‘disturbing the minds of the people’.

Dr. Doyle- Hopes Doyle’s illness will pass so that he can visit Italy in the future. The Duke of Lucca is said to have apostatized and to have received the ‘protest Communion at Soedlitz’ in the presence of his sister, wife of Maximilian of Saxony.

Notes in defence of the Papacy against the charge of being ignorant of literature and art- Mentions Monsignor Mai and Cardinal Borgia’s contribution to literature, Monsignor Mezzofanti’s skill at languages, the great writers, historians, philosophers, astronomers of Italy and the museums, library and galleries of the papacy and finally the ‘Establishment of S. Michael’ and the ‘Academy of S. Luke.’

Dr. Blake- Mentions James McLoghlin of the Diocese of Ardagh, a distinguished student of the college who is now returning to Ireland. Includes a draft letter of recommendation for James McLoughlin, student of the college.

Dr. Blake, 10 August- Cullen has written to Dr. Murray and John McCann and hope they will promote the college. Dr. Higgins has had ‘happy results from his tour to ’. Received [8000 fr] per an which is ‘too small a sum for erection of a new college’ but it would be invaluable if Blake would speak to Higgins. Paid ‘[Luiss] De Gregons credit. College could be freed from debts in another year’. Does not know why more students go to Paris than Rome since the pension is heavier?

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Dr. Murray- 17 August 1833. Can confirm that the Rules of the Sisters of Charity will shortly be confirmed by the Holy See. Monsignor Mai is the new secretary of Propaganda. College has 14 students, ‘if others do not come, necessary to close it.’ Mentions students named Meehan and Carroll who he recommends for half fees.

Dr. Kelly, Tuam- Sends marriage dispensations and authorisation to reorder parishes of Newport and Kilmeena in the Archdiocese. Mr Burke, the Vicar General is to be appointed dean. Archbishop’s nephew to go to Rome. Issue over payment of bills for expenses of the Archbishop’s altar.

Dr. Higgins, 24 August- Congratulates him on his mission to the Low Countries. Has secured with some difficulty the marriage dispensations required. Note disputing the rumour that the Archbishop of Quebec has acknowledged the supremacy of the King of England.

Dr. Kinsela, 5 September 1833- Cullen discusses marriage dispensations as they pertain to a particular case and also discusses the powers of a bishop to adjudicate on whether a marriage was solemnized.

Dr. Kinsela, 24 November 1833- Having consulted with Propaganda, Cullen discusses some technical details regarding the expiration of faculties given to a bishop and marriage dispensations.

Dr. McGettigan, 26 November 1833- Cullen sends faculties to the Bishop and is glad to hear that religion is progressing in the diocese as ‘infidelity and irreligion are spreading so rapidly.’

Note stating that Cullen has written to Dr. Blake on 26 November 1833.

Dr. Murray 21 November 1833- Cullen sends a requested dispensation to Murray.

Dr. Murphy [Bishop of Cork]- Cullen informs the bishop that Dr. Slattery has been appointed as successor to Dr. Laffan, . Cullen expresses thanks for being appointed the agent in Rome. Asks that Mr Macoboy, an excellent student at the college, be granted free fees for the remainder of his studies.

Dr. Murray 17 December 1833- Cullen has just recovered from influenza. Writes concerning dispensations.

Mentions that he has written to Dr. Kelly of Armagh on 19 December 1833; Dr. Ryan of Limerick on 26 December.

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Dr. Browne, Kilmore- Thanks him for students and wonders if these are to be on free places.

Dr. Slattery- Letter of congratulations in a number of drafts. Mentions that he was the agent in Rome of the former Archbishop.

Dr. Doyle, 5 March- Cullen writes to the bishop regarding the bishop’s petition for a coadjutor which is in the process of being finalized by Propaganda. He assures him of his discretion in keeping the matter secret.

Dr. Murray, 20 April- Dr. O’Connor has been appointed Vicar of Madras and Dr. Kelly is very unwell. Recipient’s name not mentioned. Proposes returning to Ireland in June/July. Dr. England is a guest in the college and has given Cullen an account of his mission to Haiti which was not as successful as hoped. Hopes that the interests of the college will be supported in the forthcoming Bishop’s meeting in Maynooth and in particular that the ‘Belgian funds’ might be put towards the development of the college.

CUL/NC/3/3/29 Copy of circular entitled ‘Lettera di Monsignor Slattery, Item arcivescovo di Cashel al sua Clero.’ Copied by Cullen with certain passages underlined. undated Lat. 13pp Copy of circular from Archbishop Michael Slattery to his clergy.

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CUL/NC/4 Cullen correspondence- dated material Sub-Series 1829-1851 529 items Eng. Lat. Ital. Sp. Dutch. This correspondence series covers Cullen's entire tenure-ship as rector of the Irish College with the bulk of the material coming from the 1842-1849 period. It includes dated correspondence to Cullen, correspondence to third parties (notably Dr. MacHale and Dr. Murray) and drafts and translations by Cullen. It has been arranged by date with the year of the correspondence being included in the reference code. It should be consulted in conjunction with the similarly arranged correspondence series in the Cullen Collection i.e. CUL/1-2025.

Topics covered by the correspondence include the following:

~Cullen's efforts to secure the status and finances of the College in the 1830s while acting as Roman agent for the Irish hierarchy.

~Attempts by Dr. Higgins and later Rafaelo Fornari to procure funds from the Belgian government in lieu of the confiscated Belgian Colleges- these monies are eventually given to the Irish College Rome.

~Reports and requests from missionary bishops in Canada, US, India, Australia, West Indies including letters from Dr. Carew of Madras, Bishop William Walsh's difficult appointment to Halifax and John England's aborted attempt to have Cullen appointed his co-adjutor in Charlestown.

~Regular reports from Rev James McCann and later George Fottrell regarding the Irish College account in Dublin which was used to settle student bills.

~Letters from former students some of whom actively lobbied for the college including Norris, Corr and Edmond O'Reilly, Maynooth College who was a regular and frank correspondent.

~Journeying correspondents often write travelogues and Cullen himself writes insightful accounts of trips across Europe to Ireland often focusing on the theme of the Reformation.

~The correspondence charts the escalation of discord amongst the Irish hierarchy centring on the, often public, disputes

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between Archbishops Murray of Dublin and MacHale of Tuam. The disagreements first emerge over proposals for National School Education and later the Charitable Bequests Bill. Cullen struggles to remains neutral in both these conflicts and receives correspondence from both sides. However he appears to have sided with the MacHale camp during the College's dispute and as a result he was the recipient of much correspondence from Dr. MacHale, Dr. Slattery, Dr. Cantwell, Dr. Miley and others opposing the Queen's Colleges.

~He was privy to the intrigues and lobbying surrounding the appointment of the new Archbishop of Armagh during 1849 which eventually resulted in his being appointed to that See.

~The series also includes requests for dispensations and commissions to purchase items; draft reports of the Irish College prepared by Cullen, letters to Dr. Oliver Kelly, Archbishop of Tuam who died in Rome; letters from temperance leader Theobald Matthew and Christian Brother superior Michael O'Riordan; an eyewitness account of O'Connell's incarceration by the Chaplain of Richmond Gaol; conflict in Halifax amongst Irish settlers regarding the Repeal movement; struggles to assert hierarchical control in the West Indies and Indies missions; charitable donations for Famine relief sent to Dr. Murray from Canada and the US; support for Famine relief from the English Rosminians and the Papacy; concern expressed over the Pope's exile from Rome and controversy over the appointment of Dr. Walsh over Dr. Hanlon as Bishop of Kilkenny.

~The bulk of the correspondence ends in 1850 with frank letters of advice from long-time correspondent Edmond O'Reilly and J. J. Taylor of Carlow College, draft sermons and addresses by Archbishop-elect Cullen and a heartfelt farewell address from Dr. Kirby.

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CUL/NC/4/1829/1 Summary of letter to James Maher in Cullen’s hand Item 2 July 1829 Eng. 1p Mentions that there were rumours of conspiracies during the conclave to elect the Pope. ‘The Romans abuse Leo XII but praise Pius VIII.' This Pope is said to be a friend of the Irish. Dr. Kelly has obtained regulations regarding the election of bishops.

CUL/NC/4/1832/1 Holograph letter from Dr. Murray, Mountjoy Square to Cullen, Item Irish College. 15 May 1832 Eng. 4pp In this letter Murray appears to be addressing Cullen for the first time as Rector. He mentions how the Pope allowed Cullen to move to this new position from the one he previously occupied. This in Murray’s opinion shows the level of trust that the papacy has in the Irish Church. Murray includes a printed circular written by him to the clergy and people of his Diocese concerning the spread of a fatal disease that is also on the Continent. He discusses the disease in his letter noting that the poor are refusing to enter hospitals. In his circular he specifically forbids people to hold Wakes for victims of the disease. Includes plain wax seal and postage stamps.

CUL/NC/4/1832/2 Holograph letter from Dr. James Doyle, Bishop of Kildare, and Item Leighlin, Carlow to Dr. Kinsella, Bishop of Ossory, Kilkenny. 5 May 1832 Eng. 4pp Includes a printed circular which Doyle has written in which he condemns two secret societies known as the Whitefeet and Blackfeet. He lays down strict sanctions against suspected members for his clergy to follow. In the handwritten letter written on the circular he asks for Kinsella’s cooperation in the matter. He notes that Lord Grey is ‘very busy preparing a blow up’ and that ‘Dr. Wheatley’s letter in the Post is really a sensible letter.’ Also mentions a short Cholera outbreak.

CUL/NC/4/1832/3 Holograph letter from Dr. Murray, Mountjoy Square to Cullen, Item Irish College. 19 December 1832 Eng. 3pp Thanks Cullen for the material forwarded through Mr [Meyler]. Has discussed the Irish College with Dr. MacHale. Invites Cullen to send his suggestions for the college so that they may be presented at the next Bishop’s meeting on 29th January. Murray wishes to know the status of a statue of Archbishop Troy [deceased] intended for the Metropolitan Church, which Mr Boylan [deceased] had commissioned in Rome. Dr. Collins, Bishop of Cloyne and Ross has died. Sends best wishes to Cardinal Weld and Monsignor Cappaccini. Includes plain wax seal and postage stamps.

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CUL/NC/4/1832/4 Holograph copy of letter from [Cullen], Rector of the Irish Item College to Pope Gregory XIV undated [1832] Ital. 4pp Cullen writes on behalf of Pietro Agostino Baines [Bishop Peter Augustine Baines, O.S.B.], [Titular] Bishop of Sigus and Vicar Apostolic of Western District of England. The letter is concerned with the Benedictine Monks of the City of Bath and the revoking of the faculties of the English Superior of the Order.

CUL/NC/4/1833/1 Printed booklet entitled ‘Report of Doctor Higgins’ Item Correspondence with the Belgian Government on the subject of Irish Ecclesiastical Property in the Netherlands’. 1833 Eng. Fr 17pp Dr. Higgins gives an account of his trip to the Netherlands and letters which he wrote and received there to the bishops of Ireland. The purpose of his visit was to determine if the former Irish College at Louvain in Belgium could be re-established. Since the property was already sold and it was unlikely that it would be returned, Dr. Higgins proposed to ‘sell out the entire Funds.’ [Higgins' venture and the ‘Belgian funds’ are referred to by Cullen in a draft letter numbered CUL/NC/3/3/28]

CUL/NC/4/1833/2 Holograph letter from Nicholas Wiseman, [Venerable English Item College, Rome] to Cullen, Irish College undated Saturday [c1833] Eng. 2pp Wiseman wishes to take some of his students to visit the Marquis of Anglesea. Sir J Laffan believes that it would please the Marquis and the Bishops if Cullen were to do the same.

CUL/NC/4/1833/3 Holograph letter from Nicholas Wiseman, [Venerable English Item College, Rome] to [Cullen, Irish College] undated Thursday [Decemberc1833] Eng. 4pp Having met with Sir Joseph Laffan, Wiseman suggests that both colleges should visit Lord Anglesea together and wishes to know if Cullen is in agreement.

CUL/NC/4/1833/4 Extracts of letters to Cullen from the following missionary Item bishops; Dr. Hynes, Dr. Clancy, Dr. Carew and the Bishop of Detroit. Letters probably transcribed by Cardinal P. F. Moran. Original letters date between 1833 and 1839 Eng. 2pp Dr. Hynes, Cork thanks Cullen for his charitable offices towards his flock. Dr. Clancy, Vicar Apostolate of British Guiana, Georgetown, Demera gives a brief account of his arrival and the state of his church in 1838. Dr. Carew, Madras gives a similar account of his mission.

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CUL/NC/4/1833/5 Holograph letter from Philip [Meyler], Frankfort [Co Kilkenny] Item to Dr Cullen. 6 February 1833 Eng. 4pp A former student of the college promises to promote the College and in particular to change his bishop’s prejudices against the college. ‘The character of the college is fast returning- in fact every one is aware where the evil lay and that it is gone.’ Mentions an outbreak of cholera in Enniscorthy. In reference to politics he states that the ‘union must be separated’ and that he is ‘in a most Orange place.’ Mentions staff and students in the college- McKenna, Ginnty, Macoboy, McKeon, Charly F, Mat and Father Coleman still in the college. Finally he seeks advice from Cullen regarding a mixed marriage.

CUL/NC/4/1833/6 Holograph letter from James Doyle, Bishop of Kildare and Item Leighlin, Carlow to Cullen, Irish College. 26 February 1832 Eng. 4pp Doyle is concerned with the poor state of his health and wishes to take some months rest in England or the Continent to recuperate. He asks Cullen to request permission for this from the Holy See.

CUL/NC/4/1833/7 Holograph letter from Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin, Item Dublin to Cullen, Irish College. 9 March 1833 Eng. 4pp Dr. Blake, Vicar General of Dublin is preparing for his consecration on the 17th. Murray also asks Cullen to try to get the issue of the new rules of the Sisters of Charity dealt with by the Cardinal Prefect, Cardinal Weld at the Holy See. This issue has been outstanding since the late Dr. Troy’s time as archbishop. Murray gives details of why the rule changes are needed in the Irish context. Also asks Cullen if he could find a Convent in Rome that would be willing to accommodate three members of a Religious Congregation from Dublin for one year. These sisters wish to learn Italian so as to be able to teach Italian to ladies in Ireland. Includes clear wax seal with bishops crest.

CUL/NC/4/1833/8 Holograph letters from [Bishop] Mathew Flanagan, Florence to Item Cullen, Irish College. Three letters. 4 June 1833 Eng. 12pp Flanagan is enjoying a month’s holiday in Florence. He mainly provides anecdotes from his travels. He also wishes Cullen to provide him with measurements for an altar as he has found a sculptor in Florence who will carve two angels for it.

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CUL/NC/4/1833/9 Holograph letter from W. A. O’Meara, Porto [Lestanti], Item to Cullen, Irish College 8 June 1833 Eng. 4pp O’Meara has learned from Cardinal Weld that the ‘business of the Nuns is put off again’ by Propaganda. He fears that if the nuns of Court House, England are not put under the care of Cardinal Weld and the situation resolved that a case will be brought before the Privy Council or Parliament by a Mr. Hume an M.P. from Middlesex. This will result in ‘dreadful consequences’.

CUL/NC/4/1833/10 Holograph letter from Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin, Item Dublin to Cullen 27 September 1833 Eng. 2pp Murray wishes Cullen to ensure that ‘our late excellent Vice Roy’, the Marquis of Anglesey and his physician James Murray are shown ever hospitality on their forthcoming visit to Rome. Murray also requests Cardinal Weld, in his name to pay the Marquis a visit.

CUL/NC/4/1833/11 Holograph letter from J McLoughlin, Maynooth to Cullen, Item Irish College. 29 September 1833 Eng. 4pp McLoughlin has arrived back in Ireland, ‘the land of potatoes.’ Mentions McKeon, O’Reilly, Corr, Collier, O’Grady and Meenan students of the college. Recounts his journey back to Ireland on board ‘the Emerald’. Discusses fundraising and lobbying by clergy in Ireland on behalf of the College.

CUL/NC/4/1833/12 Holograph letter from J McLoughlin to Cullen, Irish College. Item 9 October 1833 Eng. 4pp McLoughlin discusses a private meeting and a dinner he had with ‘The Bishop’ [of Ardagh] The Bishop intends to lobby to have some or all of the ‘Belgian funds’ transferred to the Irish College and to send twelve students to Rome including Clark, Farrell, York and Fitzgerald.

CUL/NC/4/1833/13 Contract between Domenico Bonacci and Signore Sante Item Scarpaticci. 9 November 1833 Ital. 2pp Artistic contract between Domenico Bonacci and Signore Sante Scarpaticci.

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CUL/NC/4/1833/14 Holograph letter from Cullen, Rome to Oliver Kelly, Item Archbishop of Tuam, Nice written on the reverse of a decree to Kelly from Propaganda Fide. 8 December 1833 Eng. 3pp Kelly has received permission from Propaganda to stay in Italy for a year to recover his health. Kelly’s nephew has arrived safely in Rome. Informs Kelly of the appointment of Dr. Slattery to the See of Cashel which was widely supported in the Diocese. Includes an embossed paper and wax seal from Propaganda.

CUL/NC/4/1834/1 Holograph letter from Thomas Brown, Tuam to Oliver Kelly, Item Archbishop of Tuam, Nice. Also includes a note from Ellen Donoghue to Kelly. 13 July 1834 Eng. 4pp Brown writes to Kelly, who is in Nice to recover his health, to inform him of the progress in constructing the Cathedral of Tuam. He encloses a ground plan of the cathedral showing the new altar arrangement signed by M Murray. Includes a clear wax seal.

CUL/NC/4/1834/2 Draft memorandum from Cullen to the Pope. Item undated [1834] Lat. 2pp Cullen writes on behalf of the Irish archbishops on the subject of the Belgian burses.

CUL/NC/4/1834/3 Holograph letter from John England, Bishop of Charleston, Item Port au Princes, Haiti to [Dr Cullen] 23 January 1834 Eng. 4pp England, in considerable detail, writes of his voyage to meet with the President of Haiti on behalf of the Holy See. He describes meeting Vice- prefect Apostolic Louvet at Points à Pitrs, Prefect Lacomb at Basseterrs and a Spanish priest on the Island of St. Thomas. He discusses the content of his meeting with the president regarding the state of Catholicism in Haiti.

CUL/NC/4/1834/4 Holograph letter from F. S., Clifton and addressed to Miss Item Hynes or Miss Blake, Nice, France. Letter is redirected to The Irish College Rome. 29 January 1834 Eng. 4pp Hynes and Blake have accompanied Dr. Kelly, Archbishop of Tuam to Nice. F.S. writes of personal news from Ireland and of her two sons, one of whom is an officer with the British Navy in the Mediterranean. Bishop Baines confirmed 316 persons of which 80 were converts.

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CUL/NC/4/1834/5 Holograph letter from Patrick Gibbons, Louisburgh to Dr. Item Kelly, Archbishop of Tuam. Letter redirected to The Irish 31 January 1834 Eng. 4pp Gives an account of the sums of money collected in diocese for the construction of the Cathedral of Tuam. Discusses the repeal movement and the campaign to abolish tithes and in particular the stances taken by various members of the hierarchy. Also mentions the plight of the poor with regards to prices and rents, emigration to America, criticism of Lord Sligo and the grant of over £100 by the Commission of Education. Mentions the difficulties of the Catholic church in Portugal and cholera deaths in his town.

CUL/NC/4/1834/6 Holograph letter from James Doyle, Bishop of Kildare and Item Leighlin, Carlow to Cullen, Irish College Rome. 1 February 1834 Eng. 4pp Doyle asks Cullen to petition the Pope to have a coadjutor appointed for his diocese. Doyle has been infirm for over five years and has been advised to move to a warmer climate for at least three winters.

CUL/NC/4/1834/7 Holograph letter from M Gaffney, Dublin to his brother John Item Gaffney, student of the Irish College Rome. Includes a short note addressed to Cullen. 1 February 1834 Eng. 4pp Mentions that a new Catholic church has been built for the parish of Townsend Street. Gaffney’s sister will soon join the newly established order of the , Baggot Street. Has sent money to Rome via Mr. McCann, the Irish College’s agent in Dublin.

CUL/NC/4/1834/8 Holograph letter from P. M. Nicholas, Brooklawn to Dr. Kelly Item Archbishop of Tuam. Letter redirected to The Irish College. 15 February 1834 Eng. 4pp Gives an account of the recent poorly attended Synod. The principle resolution adopted was one condemning the holding of meetings in Chapels and of members of the clergy taking prominent positions at political meetings. Mentions recent meetings calling for the repeal of the Act of Union.

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CUL/NC/4/1834/9 Holograph letter from M Flanagan, Francis Street Chapel Item House to Cullen, Irish College Rome. 18 February 1834 Eng. 4pp Flanagan discusses details of the altar and statues that he has commissioned to be made in Rome and Florence respectively. He is having difficulties in getting the Florentine sculptor, Pozzi, to complete the statues and asks for Cullen’s assistance in the matter. Mentions fund raising for the Irish College in Dublin, books for the Irish College and the resignation of Dr. Foran, President of Maynooth. He has resigned from his position as ‘Assistant Commissioner for enquiry into the Conditions of the Poor’ because he was not allowed to investigate ‘sectarian abuse in Charitable Institutions.’ Also mentions that a Missionary society is in the process of being formed by young clergymen in Dublin.

CUL/NC/4/1834/10 Holograph letter from E McD. [Eneas McDonnell], Kings Item Road, Chelsea to Dr. Kelly, Archbishop of Tuam, Irish College 23 July 1834 Eng. 4pp McDonnell gives an account of local and national news, focusing in particular on O’Connell and the Repeal movement. Peel and Shaw have attacked O’Connell in recent speeches. He quotes the ‘Mayo Paper’ story of Rev. Mr Fahy, the of Castlebar who gave two speeches in favour of O’Connell and repeal at a repeal meeting in the school house. Gives a list of the sheriffs and judges for Connaught.

CUL/NC/4/1834/11 Holograph letter from Domenico [Galvano], Bishop of Nice to Item Archbishop [probably Dr. Kelly], Nice 7 March 1834 Ital. 3pp Domenico asks for Kelly’s support in his supplication to the Holy See regarding a Chapter.

CUL/NC/4/1834/12 Holograph letter from Bernard Burke to Oliver Kelly, Item Archbishop of Tuam, Nice. Redirected to Irish College Rome. Includes a copy of letters from Lord Sligo, Portsmouth to MacDonald 7/2/1834 and a forwarded letter from Matthew MacDonald, Westport to Kelly 2/1834. Ash Wed., February 1834 Eng. 3pp Burke predominantly writes on the subject of the cathedral in Tuam as well as some diocesan news. Lord Sligo has denoted £25 for the cathedral ‘to help Dr. Kelly out of his difficulties’ but wishes that his gift not be acknowledged in the newspapers. Mention of a very severe winter but that disease has disappeared.

CUL/NC/4/1834/13 Holograph letter from The Bishop of Nizza [Nice] to [Oliver Item Kelly], Archbishop of Tuam, Irish College Rome. 13 March 1834 Ital. 2pp The Bishop of Nice asks Kelly to support a supplication to the Holy See.

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CUL/NC/4/1834/14 Holograph letter from Eleanor Donoghue, Tuam to [Oliver Item Kelly], Archbishop of Tuam, Irish College Rome. 15 March 1834 Eng. 4pp Donoghue writes to her uncle giving him local news of marriages, deaths and appointments. She mentions local elections and notes that at a recent repeal meeting ‘the Dean made a grand speech’ and that the people are incensed with a speech made by John [Browne].

CUL/NC/4/1834/15 Holograph letter from Paul MacGreal, Castlebar to Dr. Kelly, Item Archbishop of Tuam, Irish College Rome. 19 March 1834 Eng. 3pp MacGreal seeks a marriage dispensation for two of his parishioners who have already been married by the Parson of Castlebar in a complicated case.

CUL/NC/4/1834/16 Holograph letter from Henry Eustace, Nice to Dr. Kelly, Item Archbishop of Tuam, Irish College Rome. 22 March 1834 Eng. 4pp Eustace thanks Kelly and his travelling party for their recent visit to Nice and wishes him good health in Rome.

CUL/NC/4/1834/17 Holograph letter from Martin Browne, St. Jarlaths College to Item Dr. Kelly, Archbishop of Tuam, Irish College Rome. Marked ‘in care of Doctor Cullen.’ 1 April 1834 Eng. 4pp Browne gives an account of the state of St. Jarlath's College. He has purchased Dr. Clark’s large house for the accommodation of the students for the purposes of ‘arresting disease more readily should it again visit our establishment.’ Dr. MacHale is attempting to set up a Diocesan Seminary which, Brown feels, will ‘be a counter College to throw us all in the Shade.’ Reference to a fever which has killed three named priests in Conemara and Galway. Reference to John Browne, M.P. who made a speech which was disrespectful to the clergy .

CUL/NC/4/1834/18 Holograph letter from J McLoughlin, Scrabby, Co Cavan to Item Cullen, Irish College Rome. Easter Tuesday 1834 Eng. 4pp McLoughlin, a former student and presently curate at Scrabby, promises to send Cullen the money that he owes him. Also enquires of a trunk that is delayed.

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CUL/NC/4/1834/19 Holograph letter from Thomas Kielty, St. Jarlath's College to Item Dr. Kelly, Archbishop of Tuam, Irish College Rome. 6 April 1834 Eng. 4pp Kielty has received £10 from America, which was collected in [New] York. This was collected privately because the Bishop would not allow a public collection due to a row between him and a parish priest. Rev. Nolan, President of Carlow College is to be Dr. Doyle’s replacement. Mentions the death of Rev. McFadden of Boffin through fever and floods in Castle Hackel and Shrevel.

CUL/NC/4/1834/20 Holograph letter from F J Nicholas, Balyna House, Clonard to Item Dr. Kelly, Archbishop of Tuam, Irish College Rome. 17 April 1834 Eng. 4pp The resolution of the Irish Bishops stating that clergy should avoid politics, has been ignored by some priests and bishops. Gives his view of the election of the President of Maynooth. The government is attempting to prosecute clergy who criticize ‘Littleton’s Tithe Bill’. Mentions that Dr. Fleming was using his influence in the Newfoundland election to ensure that a Presbyterian got elected. Notes that the chapel and bishops house at Mullingar are being constructed and also notes clerical appointments in the town. Mentions many items of news including the Jesuit missions and Radford Roc, the Barrister’s sentence of transportation for perjury.

CUL/NC/4/1834/21 Holograph letter from D Murray, Archbishop of Dublin, Item Dublin to Cullen, Irish College Rome. 14 May 1834 Eng. 4pp Mentions that he has lost in a very short time three Archbishops, all of them college-companions. Cullen wishes to return to visit Ireland. Rev. Doyle has promised £1000 for the Irish College. Murray believes that Cullen would be suitable for the position President of Maynooth College. The Marchioness Wellesley sends thanks to the Pope. Dr. Kelly’s friends wish for his body to be buried in the new cathedral but this might be a great expense.

CUL/NC/4/1834/22 Holograph letter from John [England], Bishop of Charlestown, Item Rome to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin. 31 May 1834 Eng. 3pp England suggests to Murray that Cullen is an ideal candidate for the Presidency of Maynooth College. However his absence from Rome would be a serious inconvenience. Dr. O’Connor could possibly be his replacement given that he is also esteemed in Propaganda and is favourably known by the Holy Father. Mentions that Dr. McSweeny has done fine work at the Irish College, Paris. England may be destined for Haiti.

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CUL/NC/4/1834/23 Holograph letter from James McCann, 34 Ushers Quay to Dr. Item O’Connor, Vice-rector, Irish College Rome. 14 June 1834 Eng. 4pp McCann writes to [Michael] O’Connor to inform him that he has received money on behalf of students but that he will give it to Dr. Cullen in person when Cullen arrives in Dublin. Mentions the following students; Robert McKenna, Norris, Gaffney, Patrick O’Reilly and John O’Gallagher. Also mentions his own ‘new Establishment’.

CUL/NC/4/1834/24 Certificate addressed to the Hope Assurance Company and Item signed by Y Jones, British Pro-Consul, Rome. 23 June 1834 Eng. 2pp Jones certifies that Oliver Kelly, Archbishop of Tuam died on the 18th of April 1834 at Albano, near to Rome and has been interred in the Church of Propaganda Fide in Rome. Certificate also includes the signature of T Hayes with the date of 14th May 1834.

CUL/NC/4/1834/25 Holograph letter from Michael [Macoboy], Cork to his brother Item David McO’Boy, Irish College Rome. 14 July 1834 Eng. 4pp Michael writes to his brother who is a student in the Irish College enclosing a bill of exchange which has been removed. He notes that ‘Dan, the extraordinary Dan’ has brought about the resignation of our ministry and that ‘We are on the eve of something new in Politics’. ‘Our chapels are rising like fairy palaces almost unobservedly.’ Advises David to closely study pulpit-oratory which is the ‘sword and shield of religion.’ The Rev. Mr O’Connor of Brunswick Street has been appointed Bishop of Madras.

CUL/NC/4/1834/26 Holograph letter from Andrea Fautozzi, Livanno to Michael Item O’Connor, Vice-rector, Irish College Rome. 1 August 1834 Ital. 4pp Fautozzi writes to O’Connor regarding shipping costs to Dublin. [See also letter to Cullen from Fautozzi in the Cullen Collection CUL170 dated 1/9/1834 which also relates to the same matter]

CUL/NC/4/1834/27 Holograph letter from John [England], Bishop of Charlestown, Item Rome to Cullen, Dublin, care of John McCann. 18 August 1834 Eng. 4pp England informs Cullen that it has been decided by the Pope that England is to proceed to Haiti. He is to retain the See of Charlestown but is to have Cullen as coadjutor or vicar-general to assist him in that diocese. He asks Cullen to agree to accompany him and a party of Ursuline nuns to Charlestown quickly and to be consecrated there rather than in Rome. England envisions Cullen returning to Rome after a period of one or two years. The student McOboy is exceedingly ill in Tivoli and will probably die.

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CUL/NC/4/1834/28 Holograph letter from John [England], Bishop of Charlestown, Item Marseilles to Cullen, ‘Bishop elect of Oran’, Dublin. Addressed to Cullen, care of John McCann. 30 August 1834 Eng. 3pp England has secured a bull ‘constituting’ Cullen as Bishop of Oran / Orense. He would have preferred that the bishopric might be Maronia so that upon his return to Rome next April, Cullen and Nick Farrell could repeat ‘the battle he had with MacHale.’ Asks Cullen to meet him in Cork with a view to departing on the 1st October. England has written to Dr. Murray and Dr. Slattery informing them of the appointment and recommending O’Connor as a replacement. Murray has suggested that McCann might be a better replacement. The student, McOboy has died.

CUL/NC/4/1834/29 Holograph letter from John [England], Bishop of Charlestown, Item Dublin to Dr. Cullen. 19 September 1834 Eng. 3pp England expresses deep surprise at rumours that he has received regarding Cullen’s unwillingness to accept his appointment as England’s coadjutor. He pleads with Cullen to write to him quickly to release him from ‘the very unpleasant state of suspense’ that he is in. [also see letter dated 22nd September - Cullen catalogue CUL/317b]

CUL/NC/4/1834/30 Holograph letter from J McLoughlin, Scrabby, [Co. Cavan] to Item Cullen, Coffey's Hotel, New Dominick Street, Dublin. 19 September 1834 Eng. 3pp McLoughlin, a former student of the college, sends his regards to Cullen and promises to pay back the money that he owes Cullen. He sends the letter with a Michael Drury of Longford who is anxious to volunteer for the American Service and who hopes to meet Dr. England.

CUL/NC/4/1834/31 Holograph letter from Giovanni Battista Palma, Rome to Item Cullen, Ballitore. Letter has been redirected from Dublin to 25 September 1834 Ital. 3pp In this letter Palma assures Cullen that the Pope never wished to send Cullen to Charlestown against his wishes.

CUL/NC/4/1834/32 Holograph letter from J Juray, Seminary of [Ciseltimali] Item 29 September 1834 Fr. 2pp Juray, a missionary informs the recipient that he has left Haiti. Possibly letter was intended for Dr. England.

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CUL/NC/4/1834/33 Two holograph letters. The first letter is from John Ryan, Item [Bishop of Limerick], Limerick to Dr. O’Connor, ‘President, Irish College Rome’. The second letter is from Cornilius Nash, Limerick to John Nash, Irish College Rome. 5-6 October 1834 Eng. 4pp Ryan refers to a case of insubordination by one of the students of the college named Mr O’Connor of the Diocese of Limerick. Ryan also refers to Mr Nash, another student from Limerick, whom he hope will be ordained shortly. He had also sent a Mr Hogan to study at the college and he hopes that he will be able to continue to send as many students as possible in the future.

CUL/NC/4/1834/34 Holograph letter from Michael F McOboy, Patrick Street, Item Cork to Dr. O’Connor, Irish College Rome. 18 October 1834 Eng. 4pp Dr. England has informed McOboy of his brother’s death. McOboy expresses his gratitude to the College for their treatment of his brother and asks if a memorial will be placed in the place of his internment.

CUL/NC/4/1834/35 Holograph letter from W Higgins, [William O’Higgins, Bishop Item of Ardagh and Clonmacnois], Ballymahon to Dr. O’Connor, Irish College Rome. 6 November 1834 Eng. 4pp Mr Fitzgerald, a student of the Diocese of Ardagh, has been granted an Archiepiscopal Burse. Higgins complains that one of the Ardagh students named McKeon, has been promoted to without his permission and that he has no mission for him in that diocese. He has found other students to be ‘ignorant of the merest principles of their Theology’. Although he holds the superiors of the college in high regard he maintains that if such errors occur in the future he will have to withdraw his students from the College.

CUL/NC/4/1834/36 Holograph letter from John Ryan, [Bishop of Limerick], Item Limerick to Dr. O’Connor, ‘President, Irish College Rome’. 26 November 1834 Eng. 2pp Ryan writes to Dr. O’Connor regarding two students from the diocese, Nash and O’Connor. He does not wish to interfere with the jurisdiction of the superiors of the college. He has written to O’Connor’s father requesting that the student return to Ireland and hopes that Nash will be ordained.

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CUL/NC/4/1834/37 Two holograph letters. The first is from John Ryan, Bishop of Item Limerick to Dr. O’Connor, ‘President of the Irish College Rome’. The second letter is from Maurice Ahern, Curate of Ardagh to Bishop Ryan. 11 -17 December 1834 Eng. 3pp Ahern presents the details of two cases to his Bishop who in turn requests O’Connor to submit them to the proper Tribunal in Rome. The cases which are described in detail involve extra-marital relationships and marriage dispensations.

CUL/NC/4/1834/38 Draft letter to Cardinal Pedicini, Rome. Item undated [possibly 1834] Lat. 2pp Includes a note stating that this draft is possibly from Dr. Nolan written before his consecration in 1834. Mentions St. Patrick’s College Carlow.

CUL/NC/4/1835/1 Holograph letter from M McCann, Dundalk to Michael Item O’Connor, ‘Rector Irish College Rome.’ 22 January 1835 Eng. 3pp Following the death of Dr. Kelly, Primate of Ireland, McCann has been appointed Vicar Capitular of the Archdiocese. He requests O’Connor to seek extraordinary faculties for him. Dr. Cullen has been to see him.

CUL/NC/4/1835/2 Holograph letter from W P Wall, Dublin Street, Carlow to Dr. Item Cullen, Prospect House, Ballitore 8 February 1835 Eng. 3pp James Maher, Cullen’s uncle is Wall’s Parish Priest. Wall writes to Cullen concerning two students of the Irish College, Thomas and Francis Carroll, whose guardian and brother-in-law in Dublin has failed to send them monies owed to them. He requests Cullen to visit this brother-in-law.

CUL/NC/4/1835/3 Holograph letter from Patrick Guinty, Castlepollard, [Co Item Westmeath] to Dr. Cullen, care of Thomas Cullen, 116 Islington, Liverpool 11 February 1835 Eng. 4pp Guinty, a former student of Cullen in the Irish College, pleads the case of Mr Beggan a current student of that college and is critical of Vice-rector O’Connor. Contrary to a prior arrangement made between Beggan and Cullen, Beggan is being forced to study second year Philosophy by O’Connor. This will put an extra financial burden on those supporting Beggan.

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CUL/NC/4/1835/4 Holograph letter from F J N. [Nicholson] to Rev. Hamilton Item [], Marlboro Street, Dublin 20 February 1835 Eng. 4pp [Nicholson] a Discalced Carmelite, who presently resides in Loughrea Convent feels that he is unable to ‘quest’ or hear confessions because he is not proficient in the which is needed ‘even in the town’. He does not seek office and would rather be ‘affiliated’ to the Convent of Clarendon Street. Discusses the details to be placed in his petition to the Pope. Mentions that he is in correspondence with Dr. McNicholas, Dr. Burke, Dr. Ffrench and Dr. Cullen.

CUL/NC/4/1835/5 Holograph letter from P C [Paul Cullen], Paris to Michael Item O’Connor, Irish College Rome. 8 March 1835 Eng. 4pp Cullen’s journey back to Rome has been delayed due to severe weather which has wreaked ships in the Channel. He will continue the journey overland as the cholera epidemic is raging in Marseilles. Although nothing has been done about the ‘Belgian Money’ the bishops are determined to give it to Rome if they receive it. Provides O’Connor with an account of outstanding bills owed by the college including one due to the Goldsmith Bongognoni for a silver cross and scatola, Gilligan’s bill for Torlonia and £59 from Dr. Meyler for Meyley. Mentions students named Nash, and Collier. Bishops McGettigan, McLaughlin and Higgins have promised burses.

CUL/NC/4/1835/6 Holograph letter from F J Nicholson to Rev. Hamilton Item [Archdeacon], Marlboro Street, Dublin 16 March 1835 Eng. 4pp Nicholson outlines the details of his petition to the Pope to be moved to the Church of St. Teresa, Clarendon Street with other terms. A Papal document would stop the affair from becoming a personal dispute between him and his superiors. Dr. McNicholas' letter of support was welcome and Dr. Cullen is assisting him in Rome.

CUL/NC/4/1835/7 Holograph letter from Paul Cullen, Turin to Michael O’Connor, Item Irish College Rome. 20 March 1835 Eng. 4pp Describes in detail his journey from Lyon to Turin passing through the Alps, being attacked by a dog and falling down a stairs and missing St. Patrick’s Day in Rome. He mentions that while in London he went to hear debates in Parliament, visited St. Paul's which ‘is not fit to be an antechamber to St. Peters’ and is ‘choked up’ with statues to military figures and he also visited Westminster Abbey ‘a fine old building’. He believes that the Church of England is declining but that the Methodists, whom he maintains are as fanatical as in the time of Cromwell, are gaining numbers. Mentions Dr. Higgins' arrival in Rome.

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CUL/NC/4/1835/8 Holograph letter from B [Bartholomew] Crotty, Bishop of Item Ross to Michael O’Connor, Irish College Rome. Postmark dated 21 April 1835 Eng. 3pp Crotty discusses O’Connor’s possible return to Ireland to the Diocese of Cloyne and Ross. The diocese is overstocked with clergy but not all of them of high quality. There are only two parishes in the diocese where ‘a competent knowledge of the Irish language is not indispensable.’ Therefore suggests that O’Connor could be employed as an assistant. Crotty also provides details of three marriage dispensations for John Gallway and Mary Power, Skibbereen; Daniel Leahy and Johanna O’Callaghan, Kanturk; Thomas Roche and Ilonora Roche.

CUL/NC/4/1835/9 Contract between J Miley and Giuseppe Leonardi, Rome. Item 9 May 1835- 25 January 1836 Ital. 3pp Contract concerns the making of an altar for a church in Dublin. Includes receipts by Leonardi made out to Paul Cullen up until 25th January 1836.

CUL/NC/4/1835/10 Holograph letter from Andrew Fitzgerald, Carlow to Dr. Item Cullen, Irish College Rome. 9 May 1835 Eng. 4pp Fitzgerald wishes Cullen to be his successor in Carlow College. Dr. Nolan has written to Propaganda requesting this appointment. Fitzgerald provides a history of the college and also states that one of the college’s main objectives is the supply of missionary priests for North America, the East Indies and the other English settlements.

CUL/NC/4/1835/11 Holograph letter from Lord John Arundell, Rome to Dr. Item Cullen, Irish College at Tivoli. 11 October 1835 Eng. 4pp Arundell wishes to engage James Smith as a footman. Lord Clifford has spoken to Cullen about Smith.

CUL/NC/4/1835/12 Memorial inscription of Mary O’Brien (alias O’Connor) Item undated [circa 1835] Eng. 1p Inscription mentions that Mary O’Brien, [alias O’Connor], who died on 30th October 1835 aged 64, was the wife of Anthony O’Brien, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.

CUL/NC/4/1835/13 Envelope cover addressed to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. Item [10 December 1835] Eng. 1p Includes a post mark from ‘Gort’ and two seals. [postmark dated 10 December 1835]

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CUL/NC/4/1836/1 Draft report addressed to Cardinal Fransoni, Prefect of Item Propaganda giving the state of the West Indies. c1836 Ital. 22p This document is possibly in the hand of Cullen but is an account by Daniel McDonnell, Vicar Apostolic of Trinidad and Tobago. It includes a list giving the populations of Catholics in Guiana, Trinidad, Dominica etc.

CUL/NC/4/1836/2 Holograph letter from Bridget Doyle [alias Evererd], Toronto Item City to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin. 23 February 1836 Eng. 4pp Doyle, who is the niece of the late , Archbishop of Cashel and Emily, is claiming money from the estate of her uncle. Murray is the executor of will of the late Archbishop.

CUL/NC/4/1836/3 Holograph letter from John Briggs, Court House, Conington to Item Cardinal Fransoni, Rome. 27 February 1836 Eng. 4pp Briggs supplies an extract of a letter from Rev. W. A. O’Meara to the brother of Charles Tempest. This letter mentions a sum of £500 offered to Dr. Penswick and Dr. Briggs, Vicars Apostolic of the Northern District for the building of a chapel. It is concerned with the case of the nuns of Court House which is the subject of a letter from O’Meara to Cullen in 1833 [see CUL/NC/4/1833/9]

CUL/NC/4/1836/4 Holograph letter from John MacHale, Archbishop of Tuam, Item Tuam to Dr. McGettigan, Bishop of Raphoe, care of Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 29 February 1836 Eng. 4pp MacHale informs McGettigan of the troubled state of the Diocese of Killala due to the appointment of Dean Lyons who is ‘the most obnoxious man to the clergy and the laity of the Diocese.’ MacHale also requests McGettigan to send him ‘two caps of the Roman Silk with a jacket.’

CUL/NC/4/1836/5 Holograph letter from Timothy O’Connell, Irish College Paris Item to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 8 March 1836 Eng. 3pp O’Connell writes on behalf of Rev. McInery who has had a misunderstanding with his bishop, Dr. McMahon, Bishop of Killaloe. McInery has already appealed to Rome and Rev. Keane has written to Dr. McSweeny on his behalf. Also mentions the Pope’s visit to the Irish College and Cardinal Chrevreux’s visit to the Irish College Paris. Sends regards to Dr. McGettigan and Rev. Lee

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CUL/NC/4/1836/6 Holograph letter from Adolphus Williamson, St. Mary’s Item College, Baltimore to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 24 March 1836 Eng. 4pp Williamson requests Cullen to purchase books for him. Has plans to build a church for his small community of Irish. Mentions Presbyterian fanaticism and notes he feels more comfortable since the Legislature has passed an act to indemnify all churches and convents against destruction by ‘a popular tumult’. The Bank of Maryland collapsed due to ‘mismanagement and fraud’ in August which resulted in a mob tearing down the houses of the directors. Williamson has preached before 1000 on St. Patrick’s Day. Mentions the following in passing Dr. Carroll of Cove, Dr. John England, Dr. Clancy and Dr. Kenrick.

CUL/NC/4/1836/7 Holograph letter from John Patrick Lyons, Parish Priest of Item Kilmontins and Dean of Killala, Belmullet to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin, Mountjoy Square. 11 April 1836 Eng. 4pp Lyons appeals to Murray on behalf of his new bishop, Dr. O’Finan of Killala whom he feels is being unfairly treated by his clergy and public especially through the press. Lyons provides the details of the disputes which he believes are attempts to ‘democratise the Church’ by substituting ‘faction for authority, and the approbation of the mob for Canon Law.’ The first cause of dispute concerned the payment of marriage fees to the bishop. The second dispute concerned a disobedient priest Rev. Barett in the parish of Crossmalina. The third issue surrounded the ‘rebellious’ ex Vicar Capitular, the Rev. Costello in the town of Ballina. Lyons also describes an official dinner held shortly after O’Finan arrived in the diocese in which he was publicly denounced by Frederick Cavendish, Proprietor of 'The Telegraph'. Lyons also contends that the Archbishop of Tuam, Dr. MacHale is in league with the rebellious clergy of Killala against their bishop.

CUL/NC/4/1836/8 Holograph letter from Matthew Collier, Castleknock to Dr. Item Cullen, Irish College Rome. 18 April 1836 Eng. 4pp Collier, a former student, has been in poor health since he returned to Ireland. He has been appointed chaplain to the Sisters of Charity on Stanhope Street and has been living with the Vincentians at Castleknock. His Grace [probably Dr. Murray] has embarked on an unexpected trip to Rome with Mr Hamilton and there are rumours that he is to be made a Cardinal. Mentions the following students of the college, O’Kielly, Thomas Carroll, Mr Lee, Parrall and O’Reilly.

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CUL/NC/4/1836/9 Holograph letter from John [England], Bishop of Charlestown, Item Port au Prince, Haiti to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 9 May 1836 Eng. 4pp England has met with the President who has appointed a commission to ‘treat’ with the bishop. He hopes that he will be able to secure the authority of the Holy See but fears that ‘some of the most powerful officers have been projecting a schism’ and probably have been searching for an alliance with ‘some one of the deprived bishops in France.’ Asks Cullen to present his best wishes to the Pope.

CUL/NC/4/1836/10 Holograph letter from John [England], Bishop of Charlestown, Item Port au Prince, Haiti to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 15 May 1836 Eng. 4pp England has reached a concordat with the commissioners in Haiti. He has written a note for the Prefect of Propaganda [this note is not present] and also provides a summary of the concordat reached. Discusses the corruption of the clergy heretofore in Haiti and the attempts to undermine him. Also mentions efforts by Methodists and Baptists to discredit him over the issues of slavery and efforts to obstruct him by the chief of the town council, Corsican priests and Senator Ardouin. Ask Cullen to present his best wishes to the Pope, Cardinal Weld, Cartracane and Lord Clifford..

CUL/NC/4/1836/11 Holograph letter from John [England], Bishop of Charlestown, Item Port au Prince, Haiti to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 18 May 1836 Eng. 3pp England informs Cullen that the concordat was signed on the previous day and that he has ‘entered into the full administration of the Church in Hayti’ [Haiti]. He pessimistically believes however, that any future Bishop of Haiti will ‘endure a living martyrdom’ and ‘wear a crown of thorns within a mitre.’

CUL/NC/4/1836/12 Holograph letter from J Meehan, Gibraltar to Rev. Hamilton of Item Dublin, care of the ‘President of the Irish College Rome’ and redirected to Colleges des Irlandais, Paris. 2 July 1836 Eng. 4pp Meehan writes to Hamilton who is a travelling companion to Dr. Murray. Meehan complains of the poor treatment that he has received and of scandal amongst the clergy of the garrison since his arrival.

CUL/NC/4/1836/13 Holograph letter from Joseph Dwyer, Weymouth, Dorsetshire Item to Dr. England, Irish College Rome. 21 August 1836 Eng. 4pp Dwyer wishes for a dispensation to release him from his oath to remain in the ‘English Mission’ namely the Western District. He has received an offer from Dr. Slattery to take a position in the college in Thurles and he also offers England his services as secretary for the journey to Haiti.

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CUL/NC/4/1836/14 Holograph letter from R S Baker, Charlestown, USA to Dr. Item Cullen, Irish College Rome. 10 September 1836 Eng. 2pp Requests Cullen to forward a letter to Dr. England. The bill from Knight/Wright and Co. of London has also been received.

CUL/NC/4/1836/15 Holograph letter from Father Gregorio Valenti, Sacristan of St. Item Lucia alle Botteghe Oscure to Cardinal Fransoni, Protector. Also includes a deposition from [Dr. England], Bishop of Charleston, Rome. c1836. Ital. 4pp Valenti complains to Fransoni that the Irish College Rome has not returned a cope. England states that while in Rome between 29 May and 25 August, he never saw this cope. [Deposition dated 11 October 1836]

CUL/NC/4/1836/16 Draft letter from Dr. Cullen, Tivoli to Dean Lyons, Saint Item Clements. 23 September 1836 Eng. 4pp Cullen wishes to clarify his position with regards to the dispute in Killala and refers to Lyons letter to him dated the 19th and Lyon’s recent visit to Rome. The Killala dispute has been referred to the Primate, The Archbishop of Armagh.

CUL/NC/4/1836/17 Anonymous letter signed ‘You Know Me’, U. C. [Ursuline Item Convent] Black Rock to Dr. England, care of Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 26 September 1836 Eng. 4pp The writer is replying on behalf of Mother Catherine who received a letter from England. [She] discusses the progress in recruiting Ursuline nuns for America. [She] also quotes a letter from England’s secretary which mentions disputes in Charlestown during the bishop’s absence, the decline of the St. John Baptist Society and the urgent need for the bishop to return. Gives news of family and friends in Ireland.

CUL/NC/4/1836/18 Letter from L Maberly, Secretary of the General Post Office, Item London to Dr. England, care of Dr. Cullen, Rome 4 October 1836 Eng. 2pp The GPO in London have a ‘Ship letter’ addressed to England that requires an extra postage charge of 3/2.

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CUL/NC/4/1837/1 Holograph letter from John [England], Bishop of Charlestown, Item ‘At sea, Off the cape of Delaware’ to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 21- 26 February 1837 Eng. 4pp England provides an account of his journey from Rome to Haiti including a mention of the wreaking of two ships in New York in which 200 people were drowned. He is worried that the President of Haiti may withhold money that is owed to him and mentions ‘bad priests’ on that island from Corsica. At a forthcoming council in New York the question of who is to replace the incompetent Dr. Dubois will be discussed and England gives his opinions on the matter. England asks Cullen to inform Cardinal Fransoni that should he die or remain on Haiti he does not believe that Dr. Clancy should be his successor but rather send Clancy to a newly formed diocese.

CUL/NC/4/1837/2 Holograph letter from John [England], Bishop of Charlestown, Item Charlestown to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 14 June 1837 Eng. 4pp England mentions his visit to Washington, Newbern and Wilmington in North Carolina where he preached to a mainly Protestant assembly and gave money and support the small declining Catholic communities there. England believes that he should concentrate on his own neglected diocese and that Haiti should be left to another clergyman. While he believes that Dr. Clancy would do well in Ireland or Rome, he has not the right temperament for the Diocese of Charlestown which is ‘wretchedly poor’ and which contains French clergy that are almost in schism. England asks Cullen to transmit these opinions to the Pope and Propaganda.

CUL/NC/4/1837/3 Printed pamphlet entitled ‘Sanctissimi Domini Nostri Gregorii Item Divina Providentia Papae XVI. Allocutio habita in consistorio secreto, iv. Idus Decembres Anni MDCCCXXXVII. 4 December 1837 Lat. 4pp A printed speech of Pope Gregory XVI.

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CUL/NC/4/1837/4 Bundle of documents from Michael McLean Little, St. John’s, Item Newfoundland to Cardinal Fransoni, Cardinal Prefect relating to his complaint with Dr. Fleming, [Titular Bishop of Carpasia and Vicar Apostolic of Newfoundland, Canada] and his priest Fr Troy. 2 January 1838. Copy letters date from 1837. Eng. 42pp Little complains of Fr Troy’s attempts to ‘incite the humble classes of society’ against the Public Authorities and particularly the Chief Justice of the Island. He also quotes a sermon in which Troy urged his congregation not to vote for the Tory candidate Mr Keough-Giles, who he argued wanted state control of priests, ‘an English Mass’ and ‘an English Priest’. Little also maintains that certain Catholics have been refused sacraments and Christian burials on account of their political leanings. Actions like these caused, in Little’s opinion, violence and intimidation at the election. He also claims that Fr Troy is using his influence in an attempt to ‘beggar’ him. Little accuses Fleming of exerting similar political influence during the election of Judge Boultou and organising a boycott against those ‘who took the Public Ledger.’

Includes testimonial evidence from the following. Michael Scanlon, Phillip Duggan, Ambrose Shea, Michael McLean Little, James Tubrid, Cooper, Stephen Malone; Shoemaker, Patrick Malone; Tailor. Includes a handwritten testimony of character signed by 24 of ‘the merchants of St. Johns’.

Also includes a printed testimonial of character for McLean Little containing the names of over 200 individuals and their professions in St. John’s, Newfoundland.

Includes copies of letters from Little to the following. Rev. Richard Norris, Stonyhurst College, Lancashire, 10 May 1837. Dr. Crotty, Bishop of Cloyne, 10 May 1837. Dr. Griffiths, Bishop of London, 10 May 1837. Rev. James Sennett, PP Enniscorthy, Wexford 10 May 1837 Hon. James Crowdy, Colonial Secretary, 19 September 1837.

Also includes a certified copy of Daniel Brophy’s will. Brophy a native of Kilmacar, Co Kilkenny living in St. Johns, Newfoundland bequeathed property to Dr. Fleming. This will was contested by Nicholas Brown who claims in a certified copy of an affidavit that Brophy was of unsound mind.

Also contains a certified copy of John Ouddihy’s court testimony on the same issue. Includes an embossed paper seal of Chief Clerks Office, Newfoundland.

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CUL/NC/4/1837/5 Holograph letter from P Woods, 79 Marlboro St., Dublin to Item Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 12 July 1837 Eng. 4pp Woods has sent a document to Rome with Thomas Barnewall which requires the signature of Mary Anne O’Ferrall. Woods hopes that Cullen might know of a clergyman who is returning to Ireland who could attest to the authenticity of the signature in an Irish court. Wood expects the Tories to be beaten in the forthcoming election and for Thomas Reddington to be elected for Dundalk. He also has a copy of a portrait of Dr. Murray which he hopes to send to Cullen.

CUL/NC/4/1837/6 Holograph letter from John Joseph [Therry], Bangan Creek to Item John O’Sullivan, Branch Bank, Goulbari 28 July 1837 Eng. 2pp Therry asks O’Sullivan to forward a letter for him. No details of the letter to be forwarded are given.

CUL/NC/4/1837/8 Holograph letter from B. Placid, Mount Melleray Abbey to his Item mother, Ellen Byrne, Square, Waterford and reposted to Rev. Thomas Kelly, St. Vincent’s Seminary, Castleknock, Dublin 11 September 1837 Eng. 4pp Brother Placid is surprised that Mr Kelly has come to St. Vincent’s so close to his ordination. He briefly discusses domestic life in the monastery and a family member’s impending departure for America.

CUL/NC/4/1837/9 Holograph letter from William Ford, 26 Arran Quay to Dr. Item Cullen, Irish College Rome. 11 September 1837 Eng. 2pp Ford sends a bank order of £12 10s for his son Laurence Ford, who is a student of the college.

CUL/NC/4/1837/9 Holograph letter from John MacHale, Archbishop of Tuam to Item a Cardinal [probably Cardinal Fransoni] 20 October 1837 Lat. 4pp MacHale discusses in detail the situation in Killala diocese. He refers to Rev. Michael Conway, Parish Priest of Kilfian, Dean Lyons, Rev. Dominic Conway and Rev. John Barrett and mentions the bishops of his archdiocese in the following quote; ‘Quis non sensil persecutiones quas tulit Episcopes O’Finan ut nihil dicam de Mullhallondo, de Crottio, de Nolano, de O’Crollio de O’Bernie et multis aliis qui Apostacani secereunt ab anili matre Excelesia, aut esus doctrinas reformare attendauent’

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CUL/NC/4/1837/10 Envelope wrapper addressed to Cardinal Fransoni, Prefect of Item Propaganda, Rome. postmarked 22 October 1837 Eng. 1p Envelope has postmarks from ‘Tuam, 22 October 1837’, ‘Pont Beauvoisin’ and has a faint bishops wax seal. [This envelope probably was used to enclose the above letter from John MacHale, Tuam to a Cardinal [Fransoni] dated 20 October 1837, CUL/NC/4/ 1837/9]

CUL/NC/4/1837/11 Holograph letter from Mathew [Loras], Bishop of Dubuques, Item New Orleans to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin, Dublin. 29 December 1837 Eng. 3pp The bishop asks for one recently ordained Irish clergyman to be sent to his recently erected Diocese of Dubuques, Wisconsin territory because most of the Catholics emigrating there are Irish. While in Europe he will call on Murray and will also try to find a German and some French priests for his mission.

CUL/NC/4/1838/1 Holograph letter from Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin to Item Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. undated [postmark 1838] Eng. 4pp Murray has received Cullen’s report and informs him that he has received £60 for the college and £118 for the President of the college during a recent Episcopal meeting. He gives a breakdown of the benefactors. No decision has been reached regarding the income from the ‘Belgian property’ but Murray wishes to hand the income from the former College of Tournay [Tournai, Belgium], valued at 3659 francs, to the Irish College Rome. Cullen should make contact with Mr Fornari and Monsignor Gruloy, Administrator to make arrangement for the same.

CUL/NC/4/1838/2 Letter addressed to the Pope from two unidentified Item missionaries in British Guiana. [incomplete] undated c1838 Eng. 4pp The writer makes a complaint against William Clancey, Bishop of Oriense and recently appointed Vicar Apostolic of British Guiana. The complaint concerns the ‘violent changes’ being imposed by Clancey to the structure of the mission. The two missionaries had been assigned to the missionary islands of Barbados and Santa Cruz by Dr. MacDonnell, Bishop of Olympus. Includes a copied extract from a letter from Henry Light, Governor of British Guiana to MacDonnell in which he despairs at the new appointment and the impending disruption to MacDonnell and Rev. Rodgers. [Last pages of this letter is missing]

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CUL/NC/4/1838/3 Two holograph letters from W Lee, Maynooth to Rev. Item Edmond J O’Reilly and to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 14 February 1838 Eng. 4pp Lee writes to Cullen informing him of ecclesiastical news including an inscription for Dr. Murray who has been ill, £150 received from the bishops for the building of a new portico to a church and the news that part of the Belgian funds is to be transferred to the Irish College. He also asks Kirby to write soon. Lee who is a dean in Maynooth, advises O’Reilly that it is possible that Dr. Carew intends resigning soon and that O’Reilly might be in a position to secure the vacant chair. Russell and Fenelly are preparing for the foreign missions.

CUL/NC/4/1838/4 Holograph letter from W Keaney, Irish College Paris to Dr. Item Cullen, Irish College Rome. 18 February 1838 Eng. 2pp Keaney sends some books with Mr Lyons, an Augustinian student and the bearer of this letter. The college in Paris now has nearly ninety students, the most since its restoration.

CUL/NC/4/1838/5 Three petitions from Catholic inhabitants of the Madras region, Item India to The Cardinal Prefect of Propaganda. 23 February 1838 Eng. 11pp The authors of the first petition, dated 23 February 1838, are the ‘Headmen and Proprietors of the Church at Big Parcherry under the spiritual jurisdiction of the See of Meleapore’. They complain that Dr. O’Connor, who arrived in Madras in 1835 to take over the Capuchin Mission, is also claiming jurisdiction over their Church and has labelled then ‘Schismatics.’ Includes over one hundred signatures in indigenous script. The authors of the second petition, dated 23 February 1838, are the ‘Headmen and Inhabitants of Wallajapettah’ situated near St. Thome. Their complaint also centres around Dr. O’Connor’s attempt to take control of their church which they have resisted through the office of the ‘Collector of Madras.’ The authors also cite the improper conduct of three ‘Irish Ministers’ named Stephens, McCarty and Moriarty. Signed by over thirty inhabitants in indigenous script. The authors of the third petition, dated 23 February 1838, are the ‘headmen and Boat-owners of the Royapooram Church at Madras.’ They accuse Dr. O’Connor of taking clandestine possession of their church and suspending their minister and also mention Rev. Moriarty. They fear that many will move to the Protestant churches. Signed by almost one hundred inhabitants in indigenous script.

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CUL/NC/4/1838/6 Holograph letter from W Lee, Maynooth to E J O’Reilly, Irish Item College Rome. 30 March 1838 Eng. 4pp Mr Carew is anxious to have the statistical information on the Diocese of Madras in preparation for his journey to India. Carew will not resign his post until the end of June but O’Reilly would do well to be in Maynooth before that time if he is to contest the vacant position. Discusses courses presently being taught in Maynooth. He notes that Ullathorne has been successful in recruiting priests and teachers for Australia. Mentions the consecration of Healy, Dr. Mulholland and McNally of Clogher and asks Kirby to write to him.

CUL/NC/4/1838/7 Two printed copies of Gregory XVI’s apostolic letters to East Item Indies. 24 April 1838 Lat. 4pp Printed apostolic letter entitled ‘Literae Apostolicae, de vicariatuum apostolicorum in Indiis Orientalibus facta institutione’ with the name of E. Cardinal De Gregorio printed at the end.

CUL/NC/4/1838/8 Holograph letter from a former student on his way back to Item Ireland [Edmond O’Reilly], to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 6 May 1838 Eng. 4pp This student mainly gives an informal and humorous account of his journey from Rome to Pisa on his way back to Ireland. He is also critical of what he sees as undue lay interference by ‘the Sourario’ in the election of an archbishop in Pisa and claims that ‘we were better off with a protestant government that could not interfere with our Ecclesiastical appointments.’

CUL/NC/4/1838/9 Copy of letter from Dr. Cullen, Irish College to Dr. Slattery, Item Archbishop of Cashel. 22 May 1838 Eng. 3pp Cullen sends the authorisation from the Holy See for Slattery to ‘erect canonically’ in his diocese the Sodality of the Sacred Heart of Mary. Nothing has been done about the union of Cashel and Emly. The former secretary of Propaganda, Cardinal Mai, was adverse to it but the new secretary Monsignor Cadolini is more flexible. Dr. O’Finan is being persuaded to receive a Coadjutor or administrator in an effort to resolve the dispute in Killala. Cullen recommends Edmond O’Reilly, a former student who is returning to Ireland to contest for the vacant chair of Theology in Maynooth College. He also recommends Michael O’Connor for Maynooth College. O’Connor ran the college during Cullen’s trip to Ireland. The Emperor of Russia is threatening Polish bishops and the King of Prussia has arrested the Bishop of Cologne. Also mentions the student Mr Callanan.

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CUL/NC/4/1838/10 Copy of letter from Dr. Kinsella, Bishop of Ossory, Kilkenny Item to Dr. Slattery, Archbishop of Cashel. 3 June 1838 Eng. 3pp Dr. MacHale has denounced the Education System to the Holy See. Dr. Kinsella and Dr. Murray are organising a meeting with Dr. Horan, Dr. Healy and Dr. Crolly to discuss the issue. Kinsella is glad that MacHale has taken the issue to Rome because the Holy See will rule against him and ‘put an end to his mischievous agitation’. Kinsella is also glad to have the opportunity to defend in Rome his decision to allow these schools, rather than engage in a ‘newspaper war’ on the subject.

CUL/NC/4/1838/11 Holograph letter and printed document sent by Dr. Murray, Item Archbishop of Dublin, Dublin to Dr. Cullen, Irish College 4 June 1838 Eng. 4pp Murray wishes Cullen to have an Italian translation made of the accompanying document for the Cardinal Prefect of Propaganda. The document is entitled ‘Regulations and Directions to be attended to in making application to the Commissioners of National Education, for aid towards the building of school-houses or the support of schools.’ Murray has written comments in the margins of the document. Dr. Crolly as expressed his disappointment that Dr. MacHale is against the ‘best system of National Education that Ireland ever enjoyed’.

CUL/NC/4/1838/12 Holograph letter from Rafael Fornari, Brussels to Dr. Cullen, Item Irish College Rome. 15 June 1838 Ital. 3pp Fornari is acting on behalf of the Irish hierarchy in their attempts to recover income for Belgian properties. Fornari writes to Cullen on the subject of money from Tournai and mentions Signore Gruloii. [see also CUL/NC/4/ 1838/1]

CUL/NC/4/1838/13 Holograph letter from Charles Ferguson, Dublin to Dr. Cullen, Item Irish College Rome. 19 June 1838 Eng. 4pp Letter of introduction for the bearer Michael Daly who has travelled to Rome on health grounds. Dr. O’Reilly has arrived in Ireland. Ferguson gives his regards to Kirby.

CUL/NC/4/1838/14 Holograph letter from Rafael Fornari, Brussels to Dr. Cullen, Item Irish College Rome. 3 July 1838 Ital. 3pp Fornari writes to Cullen on the subject of the Belgian money and discusses income from the former college at Tournai. He mentions the University of Louvain, Signore Grudloi, Dr. Murray and Propaganda.

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CUL/NC/4/1838/15 Holograph letter from Edmond J O’Reilly, Clongowes Wood Item College, Clane to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 29 July 1838 Eng. 4pp Having returned to Ireland, O’Reilly has been accepted to Clongowes having been unsuccessful at Castleknock and Tullabeg. Mr O’Connor, Mr Whitehead and three Dunboyne men are also standing for the theology chair at Maynooth. Mentions his lobbying of Mr Dease, Lord Kenmare, Mr Browne, Lord Fingall, Sir Patrick Bellew, Lord Gorman and Mr Hussey. He did not deliver a letter from one of the students because it made ‘the lower Italians’ out to be ‘barbarous and very immoral.’ Father Doyle of Westland Row was critical of what he termed mismanagement of the Irish College and the raising of pensions by Cullen. Dr. Carew’s was recently consecrated.

CUL/NC/4/1838/16 Holograph letter from William O’Grady, Presbytery, St. Item Andrew’s, Westland Row to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 20 August 1838 Eng. 4pp O’Grady recommends the bearer of the letter, a Mr Caprin from his parish. Caprin, Mr Woods and Mr [Blakiny] are to enter the college as students. Suggests that Whitehead Ffrench will get the chair of Theology before O’Connor or O’Reilly. Has visited members of Cullen’s family in Liverpool. Fr Patrick Kenrick is going to Rome and Dr. Meyler is sending books.

CUL/NC/4/1838/17 Holograph letter from Rafael Fornari, Brussels to Dr. Cullen, Item Irish College Rome. 24 August 1838 Ital. 3pp Fornari writes again to Cullen on the subject of the Belgian burses. He has had contact with the Secretary of State and the Prefect of Propaganda on the matter.

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CUL/NC/4/1838/18 Document containing copied extracts from sixteen letters from Item the archbishops and bishops of Ireland to [Dr. Murray], Archbishop of Dublin all addressing the issue of the ‘Plan of National Education in Ireland.’ Includes footnotes by Murray. Copies notarised, under seal by Walter Meyler, Dublin. 1838 [copies 25 August 1838] Eng. 8pp This document contains copy letters from the following to Dr. Murray in response to Murray’s request on the 10 March for submissions on the subject of the National Education Plan.

W Crolly, Archbishop of Armagh. 9 March. He finds ‘no fair, reasonable or religious grounds’ to withdraw his support for the plan.

J McLaughlin, Coadjutor. Bishop of Derry, 14 March. He ‘highly approves of the system’ and is disappointed that some have voiced disapproval.

E Kernan, Bishop of Clogher, 9 March. Has found the Board of National Education to be ‘liberal and kind’ and he does not fear ‘Proselytism.’

Patrick McGettigan, Bishop of Raphoe, 11 March. In a strongly worded letter laments the opposition of ‘some bigoted and illiberal Proprietors’ who refuse to improve the lot of the poor and that ‘Education grants should not be left ... in the hands of .. enemies whose avowed object was Proselytism.’

Michael Blake, Bishop of Dromore, 13 March. Hopes that the ‘liberality and wholesomeness of the system will be acknowledged by all sensible and good men.’

C Denvir, Bishop of Down and Connor, 11 March. The system is ‘operating beneficially for the country’ and implores the archbishop not to ‘desert the National Board.’

M Slattery, Archbishop of Cashel, 7 March. Continues to support the system in his diocese.

Cornelius Egan, Bishop of Kerry, 8 March. Regrets that Dr. MacHale has rushed to print his objections thereby giving ‘our bitterest enemies an opportunity ... of denouncing the Commissioners of Education.’ Mentions the ‘annoyance of the Kildare Place Society.’

John Ryan, Bishop of Limerick. 7 March. Feels that the present system is as favourable as possible under the present circumstances and is excellent ‘in a literary point of view’ and must be supported by those ‘interested in the promotion of National improvement.’

P Kennedy, Bishop of Killaloe, 14 March. Believes that the Archbishop of Dublin’s presence on the Board continues to safeguard the interests of the Catholic Church.

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N Foran, Bishop of Waterford, 10 March. Believes that the scrutiny of the

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Thomas Coen, , 9 March. The system is operating well in his diocese and is far better than in the past where ‘the Poor suffered ... from Proselytizing landlords and from the unjustifiable interference of Male and Female New Lights under the Kildare system.’

P McNicholas, Bishop of Achonry, 27 March. Has not identified any great departure from the original regulations. However has not seen the 4th report. He feels that some of the ‘scripture extracts’ are improper, namely ‘the History of the containing an account of their having a plurality of wives’. Also complains that some clergy have been unable to obtain grants for over two years. This letter is commented upon by Dr. Murray.

Patrick Burke, Bishop of Elphin, 20 March. Wholeheartedly supports ‘a separate Parliamentary grant for the Education of the Catholic Poor’ and feels that if more Catholic members were appointed to the Commission it may restore confidence.

Edmond Ffrench, Bishop of Kilmacdua and Kilfenora, 14 March. He urges Dr. Murray not to resign from the Education Board. Also discusses the co- education of Catholics and Protestants.

George Joseph Plunkett Browne, Bishop of Galway, 11 March 1838 and 1 August 1838. Supports Murray’s presence on the Board. Believes that it would be a ‘great National Calamity that any opposition should be given to the system’ which would play into the hands of groups like ‘the Kildare St. Association’ [Kildare Place Society]. Believes the system follows the ‘true spirit of the Gospel’ and through intermingling will allow Catholics ‘know and love our fellow Christians of every denomination.’ In his second letter however Browne is critical of the Board who have not given strong assurances to remove from further editions ‘the objectionable and acatholic notes and parenthesis either suppressive of, or offensive to Catholic Piety and Doctrine’. The appointment of Protestant or Presbyterian inspectors

CUL/NC/4/1838/19 Holograph letter from Rafael Fornari, Brussels to Dr. Cullen, al Item Casino de Greci, Tivoli. 31 August 1838 Ital. 3pp Fornari writes again to Cullen on the subject of the Belgian burses. He has responded to a letter from the Archbishop of Dublin.

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CUL/NC/4/1838/20 Holograph letter from E J O’Reilly, Maynooth to Dr. Cullen, Item Irish College Rome. 3 December 1838 Eng. 4pp O’Reilly describes in detail the concurses and his appointment to a chair in Maynooth. Mr. Whitehead was too ill to attend and Mr. Ginn was instead promoted to Junior Dean. He has heard some student complaints about the Irish College Rome. He feels that Kirby has some political defects, ‘Zelus non secundum scientiam’, misapplied spirituality, is striving to sweeten piety with awkward playfulness and confounding Italian boys with Irish men. Cullen should not, he believes, manage spiritual matters. O’Reilly is happy amongst Maynooth men and is getting a horse. Mentions O’Farrell, Colleran, Coughlan, Nicholas, Costello and the students of the Irish College including Perrone. Also mentions that O’Brennan’s picture was spoiled and mentions his own portrait.

CUL/NC/4/1838/21 Copy of letter from Dr. Kinsella, Bishop of Ossory to Dr. Item Slattery, Archbishop of Cashel. 7 December 1838 Eng. 3pp The dispute between the two Archbishops [Dr. MacHale and Dr. Murray] over the question of National Education has weakened religion and as there is no possibility that the Holy See will effectually interfere in the matter. He believes that ‘J P Chrinke’ is the pseudonym used by P J Lyons and that Dr. Murray does not intend to write anymore. Kinsella suggests that only a public resolution passed by a majority of Bishops at the forthcoming meeting will stop MacHale. Archbishops Slattery and Crolly must organise this. Dr. Higgins, Dr. Keating and the Bishop of Cloyne will not support them but at least one if not three of MacHale’s suffragans will support them.

CUL/NC/4/1838/22 Envelope wrapper addressed to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome Item from [Rafael Fornari Brussels] post marked 24 December 1838 Ital. 1p Bears the post mark Brussels, 24 Dec. 1838 and is in the hand of Rafael Fornari.

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CUL/NC/4/1839/1 Bound handwritten document entitled ‘Relativ Status du Item Diocese de Trinidad’ signed at the end by Richard P Smith [Coadjutor Vicar Apostolic of Trinidad and Tobago] and prepared for the Sacred Congregation [Propaganda Fide]. undated [c1839] Fr. 44pp After his consecration on 10/12/1837 Smith travelled to the ‘Vicariate’ of Monsignor Mc Donnell [Daniel McDonnell, Vicar Apostolic of Trinidad and Tobago] and writes this detailed status report of this diocese with the permission of McDonnell. The report begins with an account of the diocese during the late 1820s and 1830s. He then provides a list of the twelve priests of the diocese and their islands and parishes for the years 1828 and 1833. He continues with a list of figures for each parish including the number of Catholics, area and state of church buildings. He gives a shorter account of Grenada, St. Vincent, St. Lucia, Dominica, Montserrat, St. Christopher, St. Thomas and Santa Cruz. He mentions the death of Monsignor Buckley in 1828, the establishment of a French convent, the college with its three professors from Maynooth, the public school, Lord Glenely, Monsignor Higgins. He also mentions his attempts to get support from seminaries in Europe including the Seminary of St. Sulpice, the Irish College, Maynooth and colleges in France.

CUL/NC/4/1839/2 Holograph letter from Dr. Griffith, Cape Town to Dr. St. Item 13 February 1839 Eng. 3pp Griffith wishes St. Ledger to express to the Sacred Congregation the difficulties being faced in the Cape of Good Hope Mission and to request an audience with the Pope. Difficulties include poverty, a incapacitated leader, the need for Belgian or Dutch missionaries with private means and the need for money to purchase building land. Rev. D Burke has established Sunday and Evening Schools and requires another priest. Griffith also requires permission to temporarily leave his mission and go to Ireland and also needs permission from the Irish hierarchy to preach in order to raise funds.

CUL/NC/4/1839/3 Holograph document by Patrus Paulus Trucchi, Priest, Monte Item Citorio. 17 February 1839 Eng. 1p Trucchi testifies that Patrick Rossiter is a worthy candidate for Tonsure and Orders.

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CUL/NC/4/1839/4 Holograph letter from Dr. MacHale, Archbishop of Tuam, Item Tuam to Dr. Higgins, care of Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 2 May 1839 Eng. 4pp MacHale discusses the Killala affair and the wilful murder of Mr. Barrett by a ‘wicked faction’ followed by the refusal of the parishioners to accept Mr. Murray as their pastor. Dr. MacGettigan, Dr. Kinsella, Dr. Higgins, the Bishop of Meath and advocates for the National Board are on route to or already in Rome. He is very critical of the Archbishop of Dublin and hopes the Irish Church will not be ‘misrepresented in the Christian Capital.’ He has prepared a letter for the Pope on the National System of Education and will provide a copy for Cullen and Higgins. He is against the whole principle of the system and not just the workings of it and fears that the next generation will not have the same reverence for religion.

CUL/NC/4/1839/5 Printed document entitled ‘Regulations and Directions to be Item attended to in making application to the Commissioners of National Education, for aid towards the building of school- houses or the support of schools’ April 1839 Eng. 4pp Provides details of grants available to schools, arrangements for religious instruction, appointment of teachers and inspection of schools. Includes the printed signatures of Hamilton Dowdall and Maurice Cross, Joint Secretaries to the Commissioners.

CUL/NC/4/1839/6 Printed document entitled ‘Observations upon the Catholic Item Mission of Ireland’, possibly written by Cullen and posted to Dr. Kinsela, Kilkenny. Post marked 5 July 1839 Eng. 3pp Includes a discussion of the role of a bishop in upholding discipline amongst his regular clergy. Also urges the regular clergy to be more zealous. Concludes with a quotation from Propaganda Fide and is signed ‘Ecclesiasticus.’

CUL/NC/4/1839/7 Holograph letter from Edmund O’Reilly, Miltown Malbay to Item Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 23 July 1839 Eng. 4pp O’Reilly discusses his methods of teaching and the standard of learning in Maynooth college. The students from Dr. McGettigan’s diocese were excellent. Gallagher has gone to Trinidad. Mentions Fr Doyle’s burses and enquires again about Kirby’s future role in the Irish College. Also asks for news of John Murray and W Murray and sends his regards to PP Marrera, Perrone, Curi, Patrigs, Maritovani, J Murray, Norris, Clarke, P Duffy, Gaffney, Flanigan, Forde, Fleming, Quinn.

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CUL/NC/4/1839/8 Holograph letter from the Prioress, Sub-prioress and council Item of St. Mary’s Convent, Cabra to a Cardinal. [incomplete]. Includes a complete Italian translation of the letter possibly in Cullen’s hand. 23 July 1839 Eng. Ital. 10pp The former Prioress of St. Mary’s, Sister Butler, having founded a new convent known as St. Catherine’s, took four members of St. Mary’s with her and has subsequently being demanding money from St. Mary’s. The community of St. Mary’s are refusing to pay this money and appeal to the Holy See to intervene. The translation gives the names of the nuns as being Prioress Anna C Maher, Sub-prioress Maria Purcell, Maria Gertruia [Conisin], Maria Tommas Macale and Maria [] Barry.

CUL/NC/4/1839/9 Holograph letter from Alexander MacDonnell, Bishop of Item Kingston, London to Rev. Alexandro MacDonell, College of Propaganda Fide, Rome 23 August 1839 Eng. 3pp The Bishop of Kingston has arrived in Great Britain with the purpose of raising funds for his seminary. He wishes MacDonnell, a relative, to visit him in London and to act as his guide to Rome. He also wants the General of the Jesuits to consent to send his order to Canada. Sends regards to Lord Clifford, Monsignore Acton and Dr. Cullen.

CUL/NC/4/1839/10 Holograph letter from Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin, Item Rahan Lodge, Tullamore to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 29 August 1839 Eng. 4pp Murray has received a letter from the Lord Lieutenant regarding the National School System. It is not possible to render the system ‘more Catholic than it is at present’. Mr. Dillon Browne ‘the protégé of Dr. MacHale’ could not get anyone to second his proposal in Parliament to alter the system. Murray hopes that the Pope will hear Deputations on the matter.

CUL/NC/4/1839/11 Holograph letter from [Francis Patrick Kenrick], Philadelphia Item to Rev. Peter R Kenrick V.G., care of Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 23 September 1839 Lat. 4pp Kenrick urges his relative to continue his studies. Gives news from Philadelphia and discusses the books that he is writing. Mentions Paul Cullen and O’Connor.

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CUL/NC/4/1839/12 Copies of three letters, the first being a circular letter from Dr. Item Carew, Bishop of Philadelphia and Coadjutor Vicar Apostolic of Madras and Meliapore to the Clergy of St. Thome. The second letter is from Don. Antonio T V Teixeiru, Gov. Epl. of Meliapore, St. Thome to Dr. Carew, Madras. The third copy is an ‘extract from a dispatch from… the Court of Directors in the Ecclesiastical department’. 8 and 11 October and 10 July 1839 Eng. 4pp In his addresses to the clergy of St. Thome who refuse to acknowledge Dr. O’Connor as their Ordinary, Carew uses biblical quotations and parables rather than delving into the specifics of the dispute. In his reply to the circular, Teixeiru refers Carew to the pastoral letter of the late Archbishop [Elect] of Goa as to the reason why the Bull dated 24 April 1838 cannot be acknowledged. In the final extract the Government acknowledge O’Connor as Vicar Apostolic and dismiss the claims of the Portuguese Acting Bishop of St. Thome.

CUL/NC/4/1839/13 Undated and unsigned fragment on the subject of the Item appointment of Monsignore Carew. [c 1839] Ital. 3pp This document refers to Dr. O’Connor, Dr. Carew, the Bishop of Goa and the island of St. Thome which is at the centre of a dispute regarding the appointment of Dr. Carew as Vicar Apostolic.

CUL/NC/4/1839/14 Letter from [Dr. Carew], Coadjutor of Madras, Madras to Item [Dr. Cullen], Rector of the Irish College. 16 October 1839 Ital. 4pp Carew discusses the ongoing problems in Madras which he refers to as a Schism. Notes that Irish soldiers make up a large proportion of the military in India. Also mentions Signore Bilderbeck’s objections to Papal interference in the matter.

CUL/NC/4/1839/15 Holograph letter from Edmund O’Reilly, Maynooth College to Item Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 18 October 1839 Eng. 4pp O’Reilly sends Cullen £25 being an instalment for money owed. He has heard of that ‘imprudences committed in a devotional way in [the Irish] college, were alleged by a person high in this house’ [Maynooth College]. Mentions servants of the Irish College called Romoaldo and Francesco James.

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CUL/NC/4/1839/16 Holograph letter from Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin, Item Dublin to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 6 December 1839 Eng. 4pp The Vicar Apostolics of New South Wales, of the Cape of Good Hope and Madras along with the Vicar General of Trinidad have all succeeded in attracting Irish missionaries and in the past eighteen months 40 priests have left Ireland for the missions. Murray has failed in his attempt to find missionaries for India but believes that two priests called St. Ledger may be willing to go there. The Catholics of Jamaica have been left without priests and Dr. Hynes mission to Corfu has failed due to the influence of the . Also includes a brief up-date on the National School System.

CUL/NC/4/1840/1 Holograph letter from Ursuline Sisters, Angela Luby and M Item Power, Convent of St. Bridget and St. Joseph, Roscrea to ‘the Roman Catholic Bishops of Ireland now assembled in Dublin.’ 3 January 1840 Eng. 4pp Both nuns appeal to the bishops against their expulsion from their convent in Roscrea and are anxious to return to their convent in Lifford. Includes an unsigned covering letter.

CUL/NC/4/1840/2 Holograph letter from A Rosmini, Stresa to Dr. Cullen, Irish Item College Rome. 29 January 1840 Ital. 4pp Rosmini discusses of different countries suggesting Plato, Augustine, Thomas, Bossuet, Fenelon and Gerdil. He praises Fr. Mazio S.J. and Fr Fontana.

CUL/NC/4/1840/3 Holograph letter from Dr. MacHale, Archbishop of Tuam to Item Cardinal Fransoni, Prefect of Propaganda Fide. 15 January 1840 Lat. 4pp MacHale outlines his objections to the National School System in eight points. He mentions the use of Protestant versions of the Bible, Calvinism and Jansenism. He is sending a priest, O’Malley, to Rome to deputise for him.

CUL/NC/4/1840/4 Holograph letter from Dr. MacHale, Archbishop of Tuam to Item Pope Gregory XVI 24 January 1840 Lat. 3pp MacHale outlines his objection to the National Education System for the Papacy. Mentions the Archbishop of Dublin and Fr Domini O’Malley

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CUL/NC/4/1840/5 Holograph letter from Dr. MacHale, Archbishop of Tuam, Item Dublin to Pope Gregory XVI 20 February 1840 Lat. 3pp The meeting of the Bishops of Ireland which discussed the National Education System has concluded. MacHale still voices his complaints against the system noting that in Britain there has been recognition of the right of the Protestant Bishops to control Protestant National Schools.

CUL/NC/4/1840/6 Holograph letter from Pietro Santi, Scrofano to Dr. Cullen, Item Irish College Rome. 4 March 1840 Ital. 2pp Santi writes to Cullen regarding garlic that was supplied to the Irish College.

CUL/NC/4/1840/7 Holograph letter from Brother Daniel F McCarthy, Tralee to Item Brother Paul []. 25 March 1840 Eng. 2pp Having consulted with his confessor in Kerry, McCarthy demands that Brother Paul, his Superior, either allow him return to the Institute or seek a dispensation from the Holy See releasing him from his vows.

CUL/NC/4/1840/8 Printed faculty from Hieronymus Ma., Carmelite General to Fr Item John Scallan, Ferns and signed by Fr Ignatius [] and Fr Ambrusius []. 28 March 1840 Lat. 3pp The document is a faculty to bless scapulars and is accompanied by a printed document [sommario] certifying the rights of the Carmelites to give this faculty. Includes embossed paper seal.

CUL/NC/4/1840/9 Holograph letter from W Lee, Maynooth to Dr. Cullen, Irish Item College Rome. 3 April 1840 Eng. 4pp Lee wishes Cullen to procure books for him and for a priest who is writing a life of Pope Pius VII. Has heard that Dr. Carew in Madras has succeeded in persuading schismatical priests to return. Enquires of ‘young Blackney’ who is at St. Andrews and passes regards to Kirby, Messer’s Maher and Ennis.

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CUL/NC/4/1840/10 Holograph letter from Edmond O’Reilly, Maynooth College to Item Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 17 May 1840 Eng. 4pp O’Reilly discusses Fr Matthew’s Temperance Movement. He mentions Mr. Sheehy’s ‘Reminiscences’ [probably Reminiscences of Rome.. by William Sheehy] and other books that he has brought with him from Rome. He also describes the subjects that he taught that year in Maynooth. Enquires of John Murray and Francesco from the college and sends his regards to Kirby, Norris, Forde, Flemming and Quinn.

CUL/NC/4/1840/11 Letter from Dr. Paul Cullen, Rector of the Irish College and Item countersigned by Cardinal Fransoni Propaganda Fide to Cardinal Engelberto Sterckz, Archbishop of Mechliniensi [Mechelen, Belgium]. 19 May 1840 Lat. 1p Cullen seeks the assistance of Sterckz in the matter of the Belgian burses from the former college in Louvain. He commends a priest-agent to Sterckz. Letter is not signed by Cullen and is annotated ‘No 3’

CUL/NC/4/1840/12 Letter from Cardinal Fransoni, Propaganda to Monsignor Paul Item Cullen, Allheimer, Brussels. 20 June 1840 Ital. 2pp Fransoni mentions that the Vicar Apostolic of Hindostan sought four English-speaking missionaries from MacHale, Archbishop of Tuam but that he could not spare them. Fransoni therefore urges Cullen to attempt to recruit them in Ireland when he is there. Also mentions the National Education System. Document annotated ‘No 1’

CUL/NC/4/1840/13 Holograph letter from Dr. Richard P Smith, [Coadjutor Vicar Item Apostolic of Trinidad and Tobago], St. Thomas to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 20 June 1840 Eng. Lat. 12pp Gives a detailed account of the church in the West Indies including the following information. Dr. MacDonnell has been directed by Cardinal Fransoni to go to Barbados. Smith believes that Barbados should be under the control of the Vicar Apostolic of Guiana despite the unpopularity of Dr. Clancy. He defends Rev. Rodgers’ character from the accusations made by Clancy against Rodgers and Walsh. Mentions Mr. Healy, the wealthy brother of the President of Clongowes who is ‘the chief supporter of the infant Catholic Church of Barbados’. Describes the conversion of Rev. O’Hannan who had been estranged from the Church. Commends Rev. O’Kinnelly for his missionary work on Santa Cruz.

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CUL/NC/4/1840/14 Holograph letters from Dr. Michael Anthony Fleming, Item Episcopal Residence, Saint John’s, Newfoundland. The first is addressed to Daniel O’Connell, London and the second is a copy of a letter to Lord John Russel, H. M. Principle Secretary of State for the Colonies. 16 and 17 November 1840 Eng. 6pp The British Government have requested Propaganda Fide to remove Fleming for his post as Vicar Apostolic of Newfoundland and Fleming writes to Russel to learn what charges are brought against him. He asks O’Connell to deliver the original letter to Russel. In his letter to O’Connell, Fleming protests at the colonial governments opposition to the development of his diocese and describes the efforts made by his congregation to construct the cathedral.

CUL/NC/4/1841/1 Copy of letter from Dr. William Higgins, Bishop of Item Andacadinsis [Ardagh] to the Cardinal Prefect of Propaganda Fide. c1841 Lat. 4pp Letter refers to Fr John Kenny, a parish-priest from Ardagh diocese who wishes to retire with a pension. [See also Cullen Correspondence- CUL/662, letter from K Egan to Higgins dated 28/1841.]

CUL/NC/4/1841/2 Holograph letter from Rafael Fornari, Brussels to Dr. Cullen, Item Ballytore, Ireland. 20 February 1841 Ital. 3pp Fornari writes on the subject of the Belgian burses. He was wrongly told by Sir Patrick Bellew that Cullen was still in Ireland.

CUL/NC/4/1841/3 Holograph letter from [G Aresracchi], Office to Alessandro Item Ranuzzi 14 April 1841 Eng. 2pp [Aresracchi] requests Ranuzzi to remind Cullen of money owed.

CUL/NC/4/1841/4 Holograph letter from Edmond O’Reilly, Maynooth College to Item Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 20 May 1841 Eng. 4pp O’Reilly plans to return to Rome during the summer with Mr. Russell. Mr Magennis is to step down as second professor of theology to take up a parish and O’Reilly may be given the position. Has heard reports of Kirby’s irreparably poor state of health. Mr. Russell wishes to buy a manuscript entitled ‘Systema Theologicum’ by Leibniz which may be on sale as part of Cardinal Fesch’s collection.

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CUL/NC/4/1841/5 Medical certificate for Madam Byrne, Caen Item 28 July 1841 Fr. 2pp Byrne, an Ursuline nun from Dublin, has been an inmate of Bon-Sauveur Community for some time.

CUL/NC/4/1841/6 Holograph letter from Edmond O’Reilly, Maynooth College to Item Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 28 August 1841 Eng. 4pp O’Reilly describes in detail his journey back to Dublin from Marseilles. Mr. Murray defeated Mr. Whitehead in the recent concursus and O’Reilly is now second professor of Theology. Kirby visited Maynooth on his trip to Ireland and is sending students to Rome. Poses some questions regarding faculties. Mentions visits from Mr. Dowley, Dr. Mac Sweeny and his brother who is Vicar General to Dr. Murphy, Mr. McNally’s books and Mr. Renehan’s list of bishops.

CUL/NC/4/1841/7 Holograph letter from George D Fottrell, 54 Old Dominick Item Street, Dublin to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 28 August 1841 Eng. 3pp Fottrell, the agent for the Irish College in Dublin with regards to student pensions, requires Cullen’s permission to set up a bank account for that purpose with the Hibernian Bank. The political horizon is clouded as the harvest is poor and Sir Robert Peel and the Conservative party are expected to take power. Mentions their mutual friend Rev. John McCann and students John Fitzsimons, Kilmainham Wood, Nobber and Thomas Kelly, Sligo.

CUL/NC/4/1841/8 Newspaper cutting from 'The Catholic Herald', Philadelphia, Item Vol. IX, No 37 Thursday 16 September 1841 Eng. 4pp The newspaper article discusses the difficulties being faced by Dr. Hughes in asserting authority over the Church in Gibraltar. He has recently been placed in prison for contempt of court in his dispute with the Junta and the Elders of the Church. Also contains an article on foreign missions.

CUL/NC/4/1841/9 Holograph letter from Edmond O’Reilly, Maynooth College to Item Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 20 September 1841 Eng. 3pp O’Reilly requests Cullen to purchase books for Mr. Whitehead, Mr. Tully, Dr. Callan and himself. Also asks about dispensations. Kirby is still in Ireland and will return in October. Sends the letter care-of Mr. Derry, from Maynooth, who is about to travel to Rome. Mentions the following students; Norris, [Ilari], [Melia], Forde, Quinn, Smyth, Molony and Slevin.

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CUL/NC/4/1841/10 Holograph letter from Edmond O’Reilly, Maynooth College to Item Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 29 September 1841 Eng. 4pp Mr. Russell has returned to Ireland bringing with him insufficient replies from Penitentiary to O’Reilly’s cases. When business is transacted quickly in Rome it is done badly and O’Reilly suggests that they should ‘not humbug people.’ Requests Cullen to look into these and some theological cases for him.

CUL/NC/4/1841/11 Holograph letter from Thomas O’Connor, Thurles College to Item Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 30 September 1841 Eng. 2pp O’Connor sends Cullen a credit note for £25 from The National Bank being the half-years pension of Charles Brophy, student.

CUL/NC/4/1841/12 Holograph letter from Edmond O’Reilly, Maynooth College to Item Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 6 October 1841 Eng. 4pp O’Reilly writes of recent appointments in Maynooth mentioning McGettigan, Kelly, Mr. McAvilly and McMullen. He also poses some theological questions to Cullen. Mentions requests for books from Dr. Donovan and himself. Sends regards to students.

CUL/NC/4/1841/13 Holograph letter from M Collier, St. Mary’s and St. Peter’s, Item Rathmines to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 20 October 1841 Eng. 4pp Collier has been moved from Dublin to Rathmines on health grounds. He has recently returned from the Isle of Man where he administered the temperance pledge to many hundreds and endeavoured to establish the Society for the Propagation of the Faith and the Sodality of the Living Rosary. There are 44,000 living on the island but only 700 Catholics, two chapels and two Irish priests. Asks for Cullen’s help in securing a dispensation to allow him marry Bernard Clarke of St. Paul’s and his widowed aunt-in-law Catherine McDermot who were incorrectly married by another priest and who have since been forced to separate.

CUL/NC/4/1841/14 Holograph letter from George D Fottrell, 54 Old Dominick Item Street, Dublin to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 6 November 1841 Eng. 2pp Fottrell has sent £147-5s to Cullen and gives details of the Irish College Account in Dublin.

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CUL/NC/4/1841/15 Holograph letter from William Ford, 26 Arran Quay to Item Laurence Ford, care of Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 16 November 1841 Eng. 2pp Ford sends money for his son who is a student. Also includes a copy of the account prepared by William Ford for Rev. Mr. Gilligan for the years 1834-1841.

CUL/NC/4/1841/16 Printed document entitled ‘Agli Amici Della Religione’ being an Item account of Catholicism in New Holland. undated Ital. 2pp A brief account of Catholicism in Australia.

CUL/NC/4/1842/1 Holograph letter from Dr. Henry Hughes, Vicar Apostolic of Item Gibraltar to Cardinal Fransoni, Prefect of Propaganda Fide. 14 January 1842 Spanish. 9pp Hughes discusses his mission to Gibraltar. He describes the sustenance of the church and the litigation that he is engaged in to gain control of administration of the church. He mentions his difficulties in removing fees for burials and the sacraments.

CUL/NC/4/1842/2 Holograph letter from George D Fottrell, 54 Old Dominick Item Street, Dublin to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 1842 Eng. 2pp Fottrell gives details of the Irish College Account in Dublin. Mr. Meeheen and Mrs Brophy have remitted money to their sons.

CUL/NC/4/1842/3 Printed address from the superiors of the English, Irish and Item Scotch Colleges to Lord Charles Acton on his appointment as Cardinal-Priest. 27 January 1842 Eng. 2pp Acton has been appointed Cardinal-Priest of S. Maria Della Pace following the death of Cardinal Weld. The superiors of the colleges rejoice in the fact that an English has been appointed which demonstrates the progress being made in the British dominions.

CUL/NC/4/1842/4 Holograph letter from Dr. Henry Hughes, Vicar Apostolic of Item Gibraltar to a Cardinal [probably Fransoni, Prefect of Propaganda Fide]. 28 January 1842 Spanish. 4pp Hughes discusses his difficult relations with the former Vicar Apostolic Zino and the Junta.

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CUL/NC/4/1842/5 Holograph letter from George D Fottrell, 54 Old Dominick Item Street, Dublin to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 15 February 1842 Eng. 3pp Foretell gives details of a bill that was sent and paid to Rev. Dr. Kyle and Smith-Payne.

CUL/NC/4/1842/6 Holograph letter from J McCann to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Item Rome. 17 February 1842 Eng. 3pp McCann is no longer acting as agent for the Irish College in Dublin. His sister’s son, Martin Walter Maguire, wishes to enlist as a soldier with the Pope’s guards and McCann requests Cullen to enquire into this.

CUL/NC/4/1842/7 Holograph letter from Edmond O’Reilly, Maynooth College to Item Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome, including a holograph note from C Russell to Cullen. 28 February 1842 Eng. 4pp O’Reilly poses some theological questions to Cullen regarding mixed marriages, pastoral approaches and the administrative relationship between bishops and Propaganda. He urges Cullen to care for his health and sends his regards to Kirby, Norris, Smyth, Forde, Quinn, Moloney, Slevin, Derry and Melia. Russell wishes to thank Cullen for his time spent at the college and enquires after the students.

CUL/NC/4/1842/8 Holograph letter from William Ford, Kells, Co Meath to his son Item Laurence Forde, care of Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 27 March 1842 Eng. 2pp Forde writes to his son regarding remittance money which he sends to Dr. Cullen

CUL/NC/4/1842/9 Papal brief for a church in Dungarvan, Diocese of Waterford. Item 31 March 1842 Eng. 1p The brief contains a grant for a privileged altar. Includes an embossed paper seal.

CUL/NC/4/1842/10 Holograph letter from William Fraser, Bishop of Tanen [and Item Vicar Apostolic of Nova Scotia], Antigonish, Nova Scotia to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin, Dublin. 20 April 1842 Eng. 4pp Fraser wishes to dispel rumours that he has applied to the Court of Rome to have a Rev. Walsh, Curate of Kingston, Dublin appointed as coadjutor. He takes Murray into his confidence by stating that he wishes to have an Irishman appointed, who is generally popular but not with certain of his own countrymen in Nova Scotia.

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CUL/NC/4/1842/11 Holograph letter from George D Fottrell, 54 Old Dominick Item Street, Dublin to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 30 April 1842 Eng. 3pp Fottrell includes remittances for James McDonnell, William Drake, William Irwin and Charles Brophy and requests a list of the students’ parents and guardians. Hopes that Cullen has recovered from his illness.

CUL/NC/4/1842/12 Holograph letter from Theobald Mathew, Cork to Dr. Cullen, Item Irish College Rome. 4 May 1842 Eng. 7pp Mathew writes of ‘the wretchedness brought on the people…by designing agitators’ and believes that their impossible objective of repeal of the Union is only a pretext to acquire power and money. He laments the daily murder of landlords and their agents and draws parallels with the civil war in which has lead to the ‘deplorable state of the Spanish Church.’ Irish priests should not become involved in politics. He disagrees with Dr. Kennick of Philadelphia’s desire to have Teetotallers formed into a Religious Society. ‘Every Teetotaller becomes a Religious and virtuous man- It will effect no good to compel him to become a Member of a Religious Confraternity.’ He asks Cullen, therefore, to use his influence to get Papal approval for Mathew’s work, Papal Benediction for Teetotallers and a Plenary Indulgence for those who honour their pledge for life. This would strengthen the Total Abstinence Society.

CUL/NC/4/1842/13 Holograph letter from William Walsh, [Coadjutor Bishop of Item Halifax], 26 Avenue des Elysees, Paris to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin. 2 June 1842 Eng. 4pp While on his way to Rome, Walsh has paid a very successful visit to the influential Cardinal Bishop of Arras and he may also visit the King, The Archbishop of Paris and the Internuncio. This will be useful because of the number of French Catholics in the Diocese of Halifax. He has written graciously to Dr. Frazer in the hope that he might ‘soften him a little.’ Sends regards to Dr. Meyler, Dr. Yore and Archdeacon Hamilton of Dublin.

CUL/NC/4/1842/14 Holograph letter from R B [Richard Baptist] O’Brien, President Item of St. Mary’s College, Halifax to William Walsh, Paris 2 June 1842 Eng. 4pp O’Brien hopes that Walsh’s appointment may ‘save Catholicism' in [Nova] Scotia. He acquaints Walsh with the needs of the diocese, including a shortage of priests, the need to establish The Order of Mercy, a clergyman to teach in the college. Dr. Frazer had hoped that his Vicar General would succeed him, but this priest is unsuited as he has never been to college. Walsh should, however, not delay in travelling to his new diocese.

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CUL/NC/4/1842/15 Holograph letter from J [John] Loughnan, Vicar General, Item Halifax, Nova Scotia to an Archbishop [probably to Dr. 2 June 1842 Eng. 4pp Loughnan describes how he, along with the Catholic clergy and laity of Nova Scotia, especially the Scotch, are unhappy with the manner by which William Walsh has been appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Halifax. He believes that the appointment transgressed Dr. Frazer’s right to appoint a successor and appeals to the Archbishop to write to Frazer. [This letter has been treated by Institute Restauro Scientifico del Libro- J J Hanly, Archivist 1978]

CUL/NC/4/1842/16 Holograph note from Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin, Item Dublin to Dr. Cullen 11 June 1842 Eng. 1p Murray welcomes Cullen back to Ireland and hopes his health has improved. He had hoped to travel to Moon to bless Mr. Dunne’s new chapel but the carriage broke down. Drs. Kinsella and Healy will be there.

CUL/NC/4/1842/17 Two holograph letters from E Norris and Tobias Kirby, [Irish Item College Rome] to Dr. Cullen, care of Messrs Verdon and Cullen, Liverpool 11 and 13 June 1842 Eng. 4pp Norris writes of Wilson, a student, who is ‘on the move again’ because Propaganda will not pay for him to stay. Mentions L’Abate Patrize, Dominick O’Reilly, Father Brennan, Murphy from Wexford, Mr. O’Sullivan and the vineyard. Kirby sends the Pope’s greeting to Cullen. Sixty-four invalidly married couples presented themselves at the opening of the jubilee so the Bishop of Cork requires many dispensations. Mentions Fr Brennan’s crucifix and the purchase of two bullocks for ploughing. [Both letters written on the same sheet.]

CUL/NC/4/1842/18 Holograph letter from George D Fottrell, 54 Old Dominick Item Street, Dublin to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 13 June 1842 Eng. 2pp Fottrell provides Cullen with a statement of the college’s account and sends remittance money for Charles Brophy and Thomas Kelly.

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CUL/NC/4/1842/19 Holograph letter from Dr. Cullen, Liverpool to Rev. Edward Item Norris, Irish College Rome. 19 June 1842 Eng. 4pp Cullen describes his journey through Lyon, Geneva, Lansanne, Basle, Berne, Strasburg, the Rhine, Mannheim, Mayence, Bonn, Brussels [Mgr Fornari], Cologne and Aux Lachapelle. He notes that there are now 7000 Catholics in Geneva and that the Protestants of Switzerland tend to partition the older churches which suggests to him that is in decline. During the well attended Jubilee, Dr. Browne ordered that the Rosary be said in order to gain an indulgence. This ‘was the first time the Rosary was ever publicly said in this country.’ Dr. Walsh has set sail for Nova Scotia. Cullen has got a clock made by the famous Roskill. The college should sell their horses and buy larger ones. Propaganda will not financially assist Mr. Hand. Dr. Kenrick’s affair has been communicated to Dr. Murray. Sends regards to the students, Michael Callaghan and Kirby.

CUL/NC/4/1842/20 Holograph letter from L Forde, Irish College Rome to Dr. Item Cullen, Prospect, Ballitore, redirected to 22 Erskine Street, Liverpool. 21 June 1842 Eng. 4pp Forde has deliberated on his future as requested by Cullen before his departure and has decided that it would be best to stay where he is despite the ‘difficulties and contradictions’, ‘whereas by trying extraordinary means of getting rid of [them] I might fall into others which might prove if not more trying at least more hurtful.’ Mr. O Sullivan is in the vicinity of Loretto and recommends a walking pilgrimage to Santa [Cura]. There have been very heavy storms in Rome.

CUL/NC/4/1842/21 Holograph letter from E Norris, [Irish College Rome] to Dr. Item Cullen, Prospect, Ballitore, redirected to care of Vincent Temmary, Castleknock. 17 July 1842 Eng. 4pp Cullen’s primary aim is to restore his health. Norris agrees with the practice of keeping select students after their course. Discusses the needs for tradesmen and labourers, the harvest, the farm and food prices. Mentions the following students and staff- Dominico, Fr Folly, Slevin, O’Reilly, Fatherell, Kelly, Brophy, Wilson, Ford, Teraid, Malony, O’Sullivan and Ennis. Dr. O’Finan is returning to Ireland.

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CUL/NC/4/1842/22 Holograph letter from E Norris, Irish College Rome to Dr. Item Cullen, Prospect, Ballitore. 11 August 1842 Eng. 4pp None of the students who have contracted the fever have died but Norris suggests that two of them, Clifford and Kilduff, should return home. Ford seems to think that his status of a theologian will not be respected for having studied ‘in such an insignificant college at this is.’ Dr. Baron, who did not get any missionaries in France, will visit the college soon. The roof in Tivoli needs re-roofing. If Smith and Moloney leave there will be places for ten students. Abate Glare is leaving his post but the college has got a respectable French Abate to teach the first camarata. Gannon bequeathed £500 to have a place established in the College. News of students.

CUL/NC/4/1842/23 Holograph letter from Dr. Cullen, Liverpool to Dr. Kirby, Irish Item College Rome. 13 August 1842 Eng. 4pp Cullen is saddened at Gannon’s death. Comments on sermons he heard from Sibthorpe and Maher on the subject of wealth. Impressed with York cathedral. He witnessed riots in Manchester where ‘two hundred thousand operatives are out of work.’ He believes that the potato crop is very good in Ireland. Mr. Lythgoe, a Jesuit, wishes to set up a church in Liverpool but there is opposition to the idea.

CUL/NC/4/1842/24 Holograph letter from Michael P Riordan, Waterford to ‘Very Item Rev and Dear Sir’ [possibly Cullen] 17 August 1842 Eng. 4pp Riordan, the Superior General of the Christian Brothers, has had difficulties with some rival Brothers in the Institute who have complained of him to Dr. Murray and Propaganda Fide. He provides a detailed account of their insubordination and requests that [Cullen] lay the matter before Cardinal Fransoni.

CUL/NC/4/1842/25 Holograph letter from J Hogan, St. Peter’s C. to Dr. Cullen. Item 6 September 1842 Eng. 4pp Hogan suggests that Cullen should stay in Ireland for the good of his health as the college can now stand without him. Hogan feels that he should have stayed there for the good of his soul. Mentions the deaths of Gannon and Synnitt. He has abandoned the idea of going on foreign missions.

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CUL/NC/4/1842/26 Holograph letter from James Corr, Bridget Street, Dublin to Item Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 12 September 1842 Eng. 4pp Corr wishes to enquire about a statue that is being made. Also inquires about the administration of Extreme Unction. The liberation of Mr. Connell [Daniel O’Connell] was unexpected and cause for joy. Father Doyle has died and left his property to charity.

CUL/NC/4/1842/27 Holograph letter from Giovanni Battista Palma, Rome to Dr. Item Cullen, Ballytore, redirected to St. John’s College, Waterford. 17 September 1842 Ital. 3pp Palma enquires of Cullen’s health. Russell of Maynooth has been elected Vicar Apostolic of Ceylon. The Pope has gone to C. Vecchia and Bishop Blake is at Tivoli. Sends greetings from Cardinal Fransoni and Cadolini.

CUL/NC/4/1842/28 Holograph letter from Michael O’Sullivan, Sisters of Charity, Item Eason’s Hill, Cork to Dr. Cullen. 23 September 1842 Eng. 3pp O’Sullivan gives Cullen an account of Mr. Foley’s school which has three professors and seventy students including two students from Dr. MacHale’s Tuam archdiocese. There are some, however, who are critical of the school. Cullen is expected to visit Cork shortly.

CUL/NC/4/1842/29 Financial statement prepared by George Fottrell following Item remittance of monies to Dr. Kirby. 31 October 1842 Eng. 2pp Fottrell provides details of remittances made to Brophy, Irwin, Drake, James McDonnell, Quaid and Murphy totalling £107.2s.2d

CUL/NC/4/1842/30 Holograph letter from R Fornari, Brussels to Dr. Cullen, Item Ballitore, Ireland. 11 October 1842 Ital. 2pp Bedini, rector of the Roman Seminary, is going to Dublin. Fornari is expecting Cullen to visit and also discusses the Belgian burses from the former college at Tournai.

CUL/NC/4/1842/31 List of books and their prices unsigned but written in Cork. Item 15 October 1842 Eng. pp List of 16 authors and some titles [probably in Cullen’s hand]

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CUL/NC/4/1842/32 Holograph letter from William Walsh, Coadjutor Bishop of Item Halifax, City of Halifax Hotel, Nova Scotia to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin. 16 October 1842 Eng. 4pp This is Walsh’s first letter to Europe since arriving in Canada that morning. Describes the difficult sea crossing. He discusses the many difficulties that are before him including placating Dr. Frazer and Vicar General McLaughlin whom he has met.

CUL/NC/4/1842/33 Holograph letter from J Polding, Archbishop of Sydney, Item Sydney to [Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin] 16 October 1842 Eng. 4pp Polding has received information about Rev. John Burke, formally of 38 New Road West, Dublin, that makes him unfit to be a priest. The mission is prospering and he hopes to expand his mission with the assistance of the Benedictines. He has had to suspend three priests for misconduct.

CUL/NC/4/1842/34 Holograph letter from Dr. Cullen, Dublin to Dr. Murray, Item Archbishop of Dublin. 31 October 1842 Eng. 3pp The heat of Rome has necessitated Cullen’s absence from Rome. He gives an account of the school for the year and mentions in particular the academic successes of Richard Wilson, Laurence Forde, James Quinn, Richard Wood and James Cassin. Dr. Blake of Dromore has recently been to the College. Cullen is to return to Rome and assures Murray that he will continue to work to promote the interests and welfare of the Irish Church there.

CUL/NC/4/1842/35 Holograph letter from Michael [Power], Bishop of Toronto, Item Toronto, Canada West to Dr. Walsh, Coadjutor Bishop of Halifax, Nova Scotia 4 November 1842 Eng. 3pp The Bishop of Toronto hopes that Walsh’s appointment will restore peace and harmony to the Diocese of Halifax.

CUL/NC/4/1842/36 Holograph letter from Fr. Vincent de Paul, Du petit Clairvaux Item de Tracadie to [William Walsh, Coadjutor Bishop of Halifax] 18 November 1842 Fr. 3pp Expects [Walshe’s] arrival at Antigonish. Appeals to the new bishop against allegations that have been made against Sisters.

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CUL/NC/4/1842/37 Holograph letter from Michael Anthony Fleming, [Bishop of Item Newfoundland], Saint John’s, Newfoundland to Dr. Walsh, Coadjutor Bishop of Halifax, Halifax. 22 November 1842 Eng. 3pp Welcomes Walsh hopes that his appointment will restore concord and unity to the diocese. He is particularly pleases that Walsh has taken charge of the Church and College of St. Mary’s and discusses the dangers of leaving such control in the hands of the laity. Draws parallels with the difficulties being experienced in Gibraltar but believes that the lay- interference is most prevalent in Continental America. Peter Kenny has met a ‘frightful end.’

CUL/NC/4/1842/38 Holograph letter from George Fottrell, 54 Old Dominick Item Street, Dublin to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 29 November 1842 Eng. 3pp Includes a statement of remittance monies paid to Meehan, Clifford. Also mentions Michael Keppler and Rev. John Keppler, CC Cloyne, Co Cork. [A section of this document, probably a bill of exchange, has been cut from this letter]

CUL/NC/4/1842/39 Holograph letter from William Fraser, Bishop of Halifax, Item Antigonish to William Walsh, Coadjutor Bishop of Halifax, Halifax. 20 December 1842 Eng. 2pp Fraser gives his consent to Walsh’s wish to ordain Messers Nugent and Hannon subdeacons. He shall visit in the summer and hopes that circumstances will allow Walsh to take up residence in his ‘own Castle’ before then.

CUL/NC/4/1843/1 Holograph letter from James Corr, Bishop Street Chapel to Item [Dr. Cullen] 1843 Eng. 2pp Sends money for McCormack who has had an accusation made against him and had therefore quit the country for Rome. Had he stayed he would have been arrested and caused a scandal. Dr. O’Connor will write a letter in his favour. Corr requests [Cullen] to show him some charity and find a place for him in a Religious Community for a year or two after which he could go to America or one of the colonies. Also enquires of a statue of the Blessed that his parish priest has commissioned in Rome.

CUL/NC/4/1843/2 Holograph letter from R Fornari, Brussels to Dr. Cullen, Irish Item College Rome. 9 January 1843 Ital. 2pp Has corresponded with Monsignor Bedini. He discusses the latest details regarding the Belgian burses from the former college of Tournai.

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CUL/NC/4/1843/3 Holograph letter from Ignace [Bourget], Bishop of Montreal, Item Montreal to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin, Dublin 16 January 1843 Fr. 2pp The Bishop requests some good Irish priests for his diocese.

CUL/NC/4/1843/4 Holograph letter from George Fottrell, 54 Old Dominick Item Street, Dublin to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 18 January 1843 Eng. 2pp Fottrell has sent £10.5s.6d to Dr. Scott and Cullen’s subscription to the ‘True Tablet’. He will send James Cassins’ pension and has received pensions for Kelly, Connolly and Fitzsimmons.

CUL/NC/4/1843/5 Holograph letter from George Fottrell, 54 Old Dominick Item Street, Dublin to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 31 January 1843 Eng. 2pp Fottrell sends an account of monies received and paid on the Irish College account.

CUL/NC/4/1843/6 Printed verses and an inscription in honour of Giovanni Item Ignazio Cadolini on being made a cardinal [January 1843] Ital. Lat. 2pp Includes a sonnet in honour of Cadolini by C E Muzzarelli.

CUL/NC/4/1843/7 Holograph letter from Michael Anthony Fleming, [Bishop of Item Newfoundland] to Dr. Walsh, [Coadjutor Bishop of Halifax], Halifax 2 February 1843 Eng. 3pp Fleming in reply to Walsh expresses his concern to hear of the difficulties of the new bishop. Walsh has requested patronage for his new seminary. Fleming discusses the poor state of education which has been neglected under British rule. Mr. Nugent has been successful in his role in Walsh’s college. The Jubilee is about to begin and Fleming will travel on foot through the snow to visit parts of his diocese that are at other times unreachable.

CUL/NC/4/1843/8 Holograph letter from Michael O’Sullivan, Sunday’s Well, Item Cork to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 17 February 1843 Eng. 4pp O’Sullivan is preparing to send two tradesman to Cullen from Mr. Foley’s establishment. Mentions a case involving the supernatural in Youghal.

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CUL/NC/4/1843/9 Letter from Propaganda Fide to Augustine Dunphy, Christian Item Brother. 18 February 1843 Lat. 2pp This letter is in response to an enquiry made by Dunphy and three colleagues dated 3/11/1842 in which they are instructed to obey their Superior General.

CUL/NC/4/1843/10 Letter from Giovanni Brunelli, Propaganda to Dr. Cullen, Irish Item College Rome. 22 February 1843 Ital. 3pp Charles Russell has refused the new position of Vicar Apostolic. Propaganda therefore want Cullen’s opinion on James Roche, Ferns; Dominic McNamara, C. M. Dublin; Nicholas Roche, Rathmines; Canon Andrew O’Connell PP Dublin, and Charles Stuart, O.S.A., Dublin regarding their suitability as Vicar Apostle of Calcutta and Coadjutor of Bombay.

CUL/NC/4/1843/11 Holograph letter from Thomas Kelly, Irish College Rome to an Item unnamed bishop. 11 march 1843 Eng. 2pp Kelly, a native of Roscrea and son of the Collector of Excise in Sligo, wishes to be named a student from that part of Ireland. He had wished earlier to become a subject of Dr. Browne of Galway. The bishop to whom he is applying is not named but it is mentioned that he had previously been a priest in Roscrea.

CUL/NC/4/1843/12 Fragment of letter from M Callaghan, [Thurles] and [possibly Item to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome.] 20 March 1843 [postmark] Eng. 2pp Callaghan has followed Cullen’s advise and left Italy where the climate was affecting his health. Encloses a bill for Mr. Slevin and gives his regards to Messers Brophy, Coghlan and Quaid.

CUL/NC/4/1843/13 Holograph letter from J O’Carroll, St. Andrew’s, Westland Item Row to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 22 March 1843 Eng. 4pp In response to a request from Cullen, O’Carroll sends him £20 which he has borrowed from his brother. He states that he is unable to pay sooner as he receives only thirty shillings a week and that rumours of his frequent dining out are slanderous.

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CUL/NC/4/1843/14 Holograph letter from C.F. McKinnon, St. Andrew’s to Dr. W Item Walsh, Bishop of Halifax, St. Mary’s Halifax. 22 March 1843 Eng. 4pp McKinnon thanks Walsh for editions of ‘The Cross.’ Describes his mission on Lochabor Lake including the construction of a church by twenty Irish families. He also regrets that Walsh has been unable to restore peace to the Diocese of Halifax.

CUL/NC/4/1843/15 Holograph letter from W. O’Sullivan, Cork to Dr. Cullen, Irish Item College Rome. 25 March 1843 Eng. 4pp O’Sullivan describes the efforts he has made to recruit tradesmen and a baker for Cullen’s establishment in Rome. He hopes to send these workmen after Easter. The Christian Brothers wish to express their gratitude to Cullen for the services that he has offered them. They have received a letter from Cardinal Fransoni.

CUL/NC/4/1843/16 Holograph letter from G Brophy, Place Bellecour, Lyons to Dr. Item Cullen, Irish College Rome. 26 March 1843 Eng. 2pp Brophy previously recommended Messers Mallon and MacKeown to Cullen. He now believes, however, that the ‘solvability’ of MacKeown is doubtful but that Cullen might find a place for him on the foreign missions. Mallon has been a victim of ‘the malignity of some of his own Countrymen in Besancon’ but will be supported by his uncle and bishop.

CUL/NC/4/1843/17 Holograph letter from William Walsh, Bishop of Halifax to Dr. Item Murray, Archbishop of Dublin, 9 Mountjoy Square, Dublin. 30 March 1843 Eng. 4pp Walsh has written an urgent letter to Cardinal Fransoni regarding the situation in Halifax which is fast approaching a crisis. Dr. Fraser may no longer be of sound mind and may be under Mr. Loughnane’s influence. Loughnane, is feared by the priests of the diocese and has already publicly insulted Walsh. Walsh proposes three solutions including the division of the diocese. His health is suffering from the climate and anxiety.

CUL/NC/4/1843/18 Holograph letter from D F McCarthy, Ordnance Survey Item Office, Southampton to Brother Paul. 19 April 1843 Eng. 2pp McCarthy complains bitterly that he has not yet received the dispensation to leave the [Christian Brothers] order that he requested.

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CUL/NC/4/1843/19 Holograph letter from George D Fottrell, 54 Old Dominick Item Street, Dublin to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 18 April 1843 Eng. 2pp Fottrell provides transactions on the Irish College account including £50 sent to the Archbishop of Dublin, J Hand and remittances to Richard [Mulvany], William Drake, Patrick Cleary, James McDonnell and William Irwin.

CUL/NC/4/1843/20 Holograph letter from Cardinal Angelo Mai, [Prefect Roman Item Curia] to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 26 April 1843 Ital. 2pp Mai requests a copy of Volume V of Spicilegio so that he can make some corrections for Fr Russell.

CUL/NC/4/1843/21 Holograph letter from ‘Fortia D’Urbani’, Rome to Monsieur Item Tenon Pons, Professeur de Langues Anciennes au College de Toulon. 30 April 1843 Fr. 2pp Letter of recommendation for Charles Maestrini who is to travel in France.

CUL/NC/4/1843/22 Holograph letter from [E.G. Wilbraham], C.O. [Colonial Item Office] to Lord Eliot. 16 May 1843 Eng. 2pp [Wilbraham] refutes all reports stating the British Government has consented to allow the Portuguese Government nominate bishoprics in the East Indies.

CUL/NC/4/1843/23 Holograph letter from P Dowley, St. Vincent’s, Castleknock to Item Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 4 May 1843 Eng. 3pp Doctor Carew has nominated Dr. Oliffe, Walter Lee and Daniel Murphy for the position of Coadjutor of Bengal but Lee has refused to have his name put forward. Dowley, on the instruction of Dr. Murray, wishes Cullen to inform Propaganda of this so as to avoid the possible necessity of a public refusal by Lee. Dowley also recommends James Healy, Dublin for a free place in the Irish College.

CUL/NC/4/1843/24 Memorial from Signore Calvi to Monsignor Brunelli, Secretary Item of the Propaganda Fide. 8 May 1843 Ital. 2pp Calvi requests that the Bible be printed, with notes in Arabic, under the auspices of King Charles Albert.

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CUL/NC/4/1843/25 Holograph letter from Michael [Power], Bishop of Toronto, Item Toronto to [William Walsh], Coadjutor of Halifax. 23 May 1843 Ital. 4pp The Bishop of Toronto condemns the scandalous conduct of the Vicar General and supports Walsh in his difficulties in Halifax.

CUL/NC/4/1843/26 Holograph letter of introduction from Dr. Murray, Archbishop Item of Dublin, Mountjoy Square to Mr. Grace. 24 May 1843 Eng. 1p Murray provides this letter of introduction for John Greham who is anxious to join the Christian Brothers if his health permits.

CUL/NC/4/1843/27 Papal Rescript signed by Joannes Brunelli, Secretary, Item Propaganda Fide to Joseph Carew, Archbishop of Edessa and Vicar Apostolic of Bengal. 28 May 1843 Lat. 1p Rescript being three responses to Carew relating to the Office of English and Irish Saints, St. Benignus and St. .

CUL/NC/4/1843/28 Papal Rescript signed by Joannes Brunelli, Secretary, Item Propaganda Fide to the Sisters of Mercy, Limerick. 11 June 1843 Lat. 1p Rescript granting a privileged altar to the Sisters of Charity.

CUL/NC/4/1843/29 Holograph letter from George D Fottrell, 54 Old Dominick Item Street, Dublin to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 20 June 1843 Eng. 3pp Fottrell has paid Rev. Mulland, Drumcondra £42.11s. Has received £25 from Mr. McCann for Master Wilson and £15.15s from P Kelly, Sligo for Thomas Kelly.

CUL/NC/4/1843/30 Holograph letter from Francis Meehan, 12 Lower Ormond Item Quay, Dublin to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 20 June 1843 Eng. 4pp Meehan’s son, a student in the college, has requested £20 from his father. As business is very difficult in Dublin, Meehan will send him £10 through Cullen.

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CUL/NC/4/1843/31 Holograph letter from E Norris, Legdoory, [Co Meath] to Dr. Item Cullen, Irish College Rome. 29 June 1843 Eng. 4pp Norris has recently recovered from influenza he contracted on his arrival in Ireland. Dr. Cantwell, a most enthusiastic repealer, has permitted his priests to go to the races in Bellewstown ‘merely because Nick Boylan said that they were got up by staunch repealers.’ Mr McCormack has fled the country before he could stand trial, it is lucky that he was not ordained in the Irish College. Mr Hand’s school is prospering. Two students from Castleknock have been promised for the Irish College. Norris recommends his uncle, Mr Boylan, to look after the temporal affairs of the college. Gaffney has decided to become a Jesuit and to travel to China. The weather is fine and he expects an abundant harvest.

CUL/NC/4/1843/32 Papal rescript signed by Joannes Brunelli, Secretary, Item Propaganda Fide to Michael Slattery, Archbishop of Cashel. Also a holograph letter of reply from Slattery, Thurles to Cardinal Fransoni, Prefect of Propaganda Fide. 18 June and 12 July 1843 Ital. Lat. 2pp The rescript and letter relate to a case involving two cousins Andrew Corbett and Mary Hickey and their parish priest.

CUL/NC/4/1843/33 Holograph letter from George D Fottrell, 54 Old Dominick Item Street, Dublin to [Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome.] 14 July 1843 Eng. 2pp Fottrell refers to monies paid to Rev. Mr. Hand, Dr. Scott.

CUL/NC/4/1843/34 Holograph letter from R Fornari, Paris to Dr. Cullen, Irish Item College Rome. 16 July 1843 Ital. 2pp Fornari discusses Monsignor Thomas Oliffe’s mission to Calcutta. He also mentions Dr. Michael O’Connor, Dr. George Errington and The Papal who is in Paris.

CUL/NC/4/1843/35 Holograph letter from J O’Carroll, St. Andrew’s, Westland Item Row, Dublin to Dr. Cullen, [Irish College] 11 August 1843 Eng. 4pp O’Carroll has decided to borrow from Dean Meyler the £45 that he owes to the Irish College. He hasn’t seen Norris as of yet.

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CUL/NC/4/1843/36 Holograph letter from D Murphy, Trent to Dr. Cullen, Irish Item College Rome. 23 August 1843 Eng. 4pp Murphy discusses his travelling adventure. He has been to Loretto and hoped to say Mass at Santa Casa. Recounts an amusing story about Dr. Coghlan which occurred in a country chapel near Bologna. Has also been to Florence where he met with James O’Farrell who is accompanying them to and . Finally Murphy hopes that his friend Mr Mahoney will enter Philosophy this year.

CUL/NC/4/1843/37 Holograph letter from Dr. P. J. Carew, Vicar Apostolic of Item Bengal, Calcutta to Cardinal Cadolini, Archbishop of Ferrara, Ferrara. 24 August 1843 Eng. 3pp Carew congratulates Cadolini on his elevation to Cardinal. Carew has succeeded him as Titular Archbishop of Edessa.

CUL/NC/4/1843/38 Holograph letter from William [Walsh], Coadjutor Bishop of Item Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia to Cardinal Fransoni, Rome 28 August 1843 Eng. 4pp Dr. Frazer has not complied with the directions given to him by Propaganda Fide in May. Vicar General McLaughnan is still in Halifax and has prohibited Mr Conolly, Walsh’s chaplain, from exercising his functions. Walsh has also heard negative reports of his clergy in the eastern parts of his diocese. Despite this Walsh is endeavouring to develop the diocese through church building and preaching.

CUL/NC/4/1843/39 Holograph letter from William Walsh, Coadjutor Bishop of Item Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 2 September 1843 Eng. 2pp Although Walsh’s letters to Propaganda have been very strong he omitted to mention to them that Dr. Frazer’s conduct, associates and habits make him completely unfit for his office. Mr Laughnan has been publicly offensive and Frazer has not removed him. Walsh has decided not to reopen the college or get more priests from Ireland until the matter is resolved. Mentions that post arrives much quicker via Liverpool than through La Harve so he intends sending his mail via Dr. Murray in Dublin.

CUL/NC/4/1843/40 Holograph letter from James Gillis, [Coadjutor Vicar Apostolic Item of Eastern District], Edinburgh [probably to M. P. O’Riordan, Superior to Christian Brothers]. 5 September 1843 Eng. 4pp Gillis urgently wishes that the Christian Brothers establish themselves in . He is certain if they did so that they would prosper.

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CUL/NC/4/1843/41 Holograph letter from George D Fottrell, 54 Old Dominick Item Street, Dublin to [Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome.] 9 September 1843 Eng. 2pp Fottrell has asked Rev. Christopher Burke of the Metropolitan who is travelling to Rome to pass on this letter. He has received £31 from Rev. P Tracy for his brother John who is a student of the college.

CUL/NC/4/1843/42 Holograph letter from M P O’Riordan, Christian Schools, Item Waterford to Dr. O’Connor, Bishop of Pittsburgh, Irish College Rome. 14 September 1843 Eng. 3pp While O’Riordan wishes that he could establish the Christian Brothers in Pittsburgh. At present he does not have the funding or the personnel to do so. He has already made promises to supply Brothers to London, Dr. Gilles of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester to cater for the poor Catholic exiles from Ireland.

CUL/NC/4/1843/43 Holograph letter from George Murphy, [postmark Item Arthurstown] to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. September 1843 [postmark] Eng. 2pp In reply to Cullen’s letter Murphy encloses £30 for his nephew James Patrick Murphy, a student at the college. He also questions the size of the fees charged by the college.

CUL/NC/4/1843/44 Holograph letter from J W Kirwan, Vicar General, Outerarde Item [Oughterard, Galway] to [Dr Cullen]. 11 September 1843 Eng. 4pp Kirwan discusses a matrimonial case involving Mr Lee and Miss MacNamara, the niece of his late wife both of Oughterard. [See letter CUL/853, dated 4 November 1843 in Cullen collection from Kirwan to Cullen regarding this case]

CUL/NC/4/1843/45 Holograph letter from William V. O’Grady, Hotel [Muirin], Item Paris to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 28 September 1843 Eng. 4pp The Apostolic Nuncio, Monsignor Brunelli, has spoken highly of Daniel O’Connell and his efforts to have the Act of Union repealed. Dr. O’Connor and Dr. Murphy are on route to Ireland. Mentions Dr. Miley’s book. Asks Mr Smith to look after the ring and to send it to him together with D[] Philosophy. Sends regards from Mr Graham and mentions that his cousin Peter [Segrave] is to marry Miss Hamilton.

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CUL/NC/4/1843/46 Holograph statement by Bernard O’Cavanagh, Rome for Item Propaganda Fide, care of Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 29 September `1843 Eng. Lat. 4pp O’Cavanagh, formally of Queen’s County, describes his education in Ireland and his subsequent ordination in the US. He outlines his missionary work in Connecticut, Ohio, Michigan between 1829 and 1839 which included the erection of the first Catholic churches in Hartford and Detroit. He also was the editor of a newspaper entitled ‘The Catholic Press’ in Connecticut. He protests the removal of his faculties by Vicar General W Badin on the grounds of ‘Pride and Intemperance’. The statement includes a copy of a letter from the Coadjutor of Detroit. This statement was offered to Dr. Cullen for his revision or correction.

CUL/NC/4/1843/47 Holograph letter from E J O’Reilly, Maynooth College to Dr. Item Cullen, Irish College Rome. 30 September 1843 Eng. 4pp Asks that Cullen to ‘stir up’ Propaganda regarding the case of Mr Guthrie because he fears that any further delay may result in Guthrie taking a legal case against the monks. O’Reilly bemoans the slow bureaucracy of Propaganda and states that Dr. Murray could have quickly settled the case if given the authority to do. He also requires privileges for Daniel Cleary a missionary priest from Killaloe and poses a question for Cullen regarding the powers of Bishop to grant faculties.

CUL/NC/4/1843/48 Holograph letter from A Lyons, aboard HMS Iustitia, Item Woolwich to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 2 October 1843 Eng. 4pp Lyons wishes to know to whom should he pay the £12.10s owed to the college being his son, B C Lyons’, fees. He is concerned that his son wishes to leave the college to take up employment in Rome and feels that this decision was brought about by Dr. Griffith’s refusal to receive him into the English mission. Lyons concludes his letter with a request to Cullen to counsel his son.

CUL/NC/4/1843/49 Holograph letter from James Corr, Chapel House, Bridge Item Street to his cousins James and Andrew [Murphy], care of Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 10 October 1843 Eng. 2pp The subject of repeal occupies the minds of everyone. Mary Murphy has gone to the Isle of Man to act as a governess. The chapel is ready for its roof. He will send out books with the next student from the diocese destined for Rome.

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CUL/NC/4/1843/50 Holograph letter from E Norris, [postmark Balbriggan] to Dr. Item Cullen, Irish College Rome. 11 October 1843 Eng. 4pp Norris has procured a ploughman called Hugh Shiels who has already set out for Rome laden with seeds. He will arrive in time for the sowing season and will be badly needed in the vineyard. He could not get one who would work for free. He has also ordered a trashing machine at a cost of £25-£30. Six young men have volunteered to go with Dr. O’Connor. Dr. Russell has donated three plain albs for the church. A prospective student was discouraged from going to Rome by Mr Power. A proclamation against the Repeal meetings has created ‘an awful sensation amongst the people.’ Dr. O’Connor has seen an almost starving McCormack in England. Peter McDuley is to become a Jesuit.

CUL/NC/4/1843/51 Holograph letter from Ignatius [Bourget], Bishop of Montreal, Item Montreal to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin, Mountjoy 17 October 1843 Fr. 2pp Bourget requests Irish priests for his diocese.

CUL/NC/4/1843/52 Holograph letter from Michael O’Sullivan, Sundays Well to Dr. Item Cullen. 10 November 1843 Eng. 4pp O’Sullivan recommends the bearer of this letter who is the brother of Dr. Clancy. He is a medical man who has lived in Demerara and who wishes to become acquainted with the French physician of the college. O’Sullivan has heard that Rev. Foley of Youghal has found four lay-brothers for the college. Requires faculties for the Rev. John Clancy regarding the promotion of the Sacred Heart and that of Scapulars. Dr. Oliffe has succeeded in getting seven tradesmen, six students and nuns to go to work in an Orphan Establishment in Calcutta.

CUL/NC/4/1843/53 Holograph letter from George D Fottrell, 54 Old Dominick Item Street, Dublin to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. November 1843 Eng. 2pp Fottrell sends £67.15s.4d to Cullen. This includes monies from Rev. Burke, Mr Farrelly of Maynooth College, Mr Moriarty on behalf of James Healy, Student and , Cavan on behalf of his son James. J McCann has seen off the Bishop of Pittsburgh and several of his clergy. Provides details of the college’s account for October.

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CUL/NC/4/1843/54 Holograph letter from J O’Carroll, St. Andrew’s, Westland Item Row, Dublin to Dr. Cullen, [Irish College] 16 November 1843 Eng. 4pp O’Carroll hopes that he has cleared his debt to the Irish College. The missionaries have been very successful in Kingston and Drogheda and their only difficulty is a shortage of priests to keep up with the demand. However their successful zealous retreats are in great contrast to the ordinary habitual work of the resident clergy. This reflects poorly on the parish priests and curates. The trial of O’Connell is taking a favourable turn although the government are determined to convict him. Request for a breviary for Rev. Mr. McDonagh.

CUL/NC/4/1843/55 Holograph letter from E Norris, 59 Old Dominick Street, Item Dublin to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 1 December 1843 Eng. 4pp Norris is glad to hear that Abate Bianchini lead the college retreat. The ploughman who is on route to Rome was cheated out of his money in Paris and Norris has sent him more money to continue his journey. A second ploughman was sent from Cork. The trashing machine is ready to be sent to Rome and Norris also suggests buying a machine to sow turnips and another to collect hay. Norris has only been able to collect £65 for the college due to ill health. Rumours of disturbances in Rome have dissuaded students from going to the Irish College. Fr Smith has the missionaries in Balbriggan and the mission was well attended.

CUL/NC/4/1843/56 Holograph letter from R. Wilson, Philadelphia to Dr. Cullen, Item Irish College Rome. 3rd Sunday of Advent, [December] 1843 Eng. 4pp Wilson recounts his journey from Liverpool to New York aboard ‘The Queen of the West’ in the company of Dr. O’Connor, students and nuns. He met with Dr. Hughes, Rev. Quanter and Dr. Kensit. Mentions three of the students, Hugh Lane, Forestal and Matt Power. Dr. O’Connor has been given $2000 by a gentleman in Pittsburgh.

CUL/NC/4/1843/57 Holograph letter of introduction from H Winston Barron, Item Belmont House. 8 December 1843 Eng. 2pp This letter introduces Mr Lalor, eldest son of Mr Lalor Barron, Cregg, Carrick-on-Suir. Barron mentions that he is brother of Bishop Barron, [Vicar Apostolic of Guinea].

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CUL/NC/4/1843/58 Printed Papal faculties with handwritten annotations for Item Edward Kernan, Bishop of Clogher. Also holograph letter from W Crolly, [Archbishop of Armagh] to Dr. McNally [Bishop of Clogher]. 12 December 1843 Lat. 6pp Faculties from Pope Gregory XVI to Kernan signed by Joannes Brunelli, Secretary, Propaganda Fide. Crolly gives details of four faculties, these being all he can communicate at this time. [Note Kernan died in early 1844 and was succeeded by his coadjutor, McNally]

CUL/NC/4/1843/59 Holograph letter from James Corr, Chapel House, Bridge Item Street to Dr. Cullen 20 December 1843 Eng. 2pp Carr asks Cullen to try to secure a place for McCormack in some remote religious community as it would have been impossible to secure a place of refuge for him in Ireland. Dr. Murray seems to be unwilling to get involved in the case but Dr. Meyler showed some compassion. Carr is anxious to know if the statue of the Blessed Virgin has been commissioned. It is for ‘our Chapel or rather our new Church’.

CUL/NC/4/1844/1 Draft memorial from William Walsh, Coadjutor to the Bishop Item of Halifax [but possibly drafted by Cullen] and addressed to Pope Gregory XVI. [c1843-1844] Ital. 8pp This detailed draft outlines the difficulties experienced by Walsh since his appointment to Halifax. He mentions his dispute with the Vicar General Loughnane and letters of support from the Archbishop of Dublin, the Bishops of Toronto and New Brunswick and the Vicar Apostolic of Nova Scotia. [See also CUL/991]

CUL/NC/4/1844/2 Bound draft memorial from William Walsh Coadjutor to the Item Bishop of Halifax to a Cardinal [possibly Fransoni of Propaganda] including notes by Cullen. [c1843-1844] Ital. 55pp In this extensive draft Walsh proposes the division of the Diocese of Halifax as a possible solution to the strife that has occurred there since his appointment. The draft was substantially edited and includes margin notes by Cullen. It also includes a reworked ending contained on loose sheets. [See also CUL/897]

CUL/NC/4/1844/3 Printed booklet including a dedication from Bernard Smith to Item Dr. Cullen on the cover. 1844 Ital. Eng. 16pp Booklet entitled ‘Praelectiones historiae ecclesiasticae, IV, in Paccolta Religiosa: La Scienza e La Fede, VIII’ by Rev. I. B. Palma.

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CUL/NC/4/1844/4 Holograph letter from M. A .F. [Dublin] and addressed to ‘My Item Lord’ 12 January 1844 Eng. 4pp The writer, M. A. F. sends three newspaper clippings and hopes that ‘the evils, under which your Lordship’s flock in B.G. [possibly British Guinea], are now labouring’ will be resolved. Also discusses the death and funeral of Mr [Meiat]. The writer has sent his daughters to the school run by the nuns of Loretto House, Great Georges Street. [recipient possibly John Hynes, Vicar Apostolic of British Guiana]

CUL/NC/4/1844/5 Holograph letter from Michael [Power], Bishop of Toronto to Item Dr. Walsh, Coadjutor to the Bishop of Halifax 17 January 1844 Eng. 4pp Power hopes that as Walsh’s authority has been upheld by the Holy See that the difficulties in Halifax are at an end. Power discusses the proposal put by the bishops of British North America, with the exception of the Bishops of Newfoundland and Oregon, to have this area designated an Ecclesiastical Province. Also outlines the political support for such a plan.

CUL/NC/4/1844/6 Holograph letter from C.F. McKinnon, St. Andrews, Sydney Item to Dr. Walsh, [Coadjutor to the Bishop of Halifax] 17 January 1844 Eng. 3pp McKinnon expresses thanks for the painting and medals sent by Rev. Mighan. He discusses the ‘College question’ which should for the basis of education policy for the colony. His new chapel is nearing completion. It has cost over £1700 and had over 200 subscribers.

CUL/NC/4/1844/7 Holograph letter from Michael Coghlan, Stonehall, Co. Item Limerick to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 23 January 1844 Eng. 4pp Coghlan describes his journey back to Limerick from Rome in the company of Quinn, Murphy and James O’Farrell. They met with Dr. Hughes, Bishop of New York in London and went to hear ‘the great Liberator’ in corn exchange’ but were disappointed with the ‘ragged crew assembled round him.’ He discusses his parish in Limerick which was once famous for ‘night-walkers’ and has problems with drunkenness and fighting despite the efforts of Father Matthews.

CUL/NC/4/1844/8 Holograph letter from George D Fottrell, 54 Old Dominick Item Street, Dublin to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 23 January 1844 Eng. 3pp Fottrell provides details of the Irish College Account from November 1843 to January 1844 which includes remittances to James Dunn, Thomas Kelly, John Clifford, Irwin, Rev. McCain, Meehan totalling £115.5s

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CUL/NC/4/1844/9 Holograph letter from Michael Doyle, Dublin to Dr. Cullen, Item Irish College Rome. 25 January 1844 Eng. 2pp Doyle, who is Hampson’s benefactor, is surprised to hear from Dr. Murray that Hampson is not performing well with his studies at the college. He also approves of Cullen’s plan to receive 13 & 14 year old boys into the Irish College ‘for education ab initio’ and would be prepared to recommend boys from his establishment.

CUL/NC/4/1844/10 Holograph letter from William Campbell, Drogheda to Dr. Item Cullen, Propaganda Fide / Irish College Rome. 12 February 1834 Eng. 3pp Campbell encloses £30.5s to pay for his brother’s return journey to Ireland. His brother is very unwell and although he wishes to finish his studies in Rome his family and bishop believe that he had best return. [Note this letter was originally incorrectly identified as being from 1844 while the postmark shows it to be from 1834]

CUL/NC/4/1844/11 Holograph letter from R A Wilson, Pittsburgh to Dr. Cullen, Item Irish College Rome. 1 February 1844 Eng. 4pp The Catholics of Pittsburgh have decided, on the instigation of the Bishop, to start a Catholic Paper. It has fifty shareholders. Wilson wishes Cullen, Kirby and Joseph Curtis to send Ecclesiastical news from Rome so that it might be placed in the paper and notes that news travels slowly to America. There are seven theologians in the seminary in which Wilson teaches and there have been two recent . Sends greetings to the ‘Pittsburgh candidates in Rome’ He teaches singing to 50 boys and 30 ladies in the city and preaches in St. Patrick’s church and St. Paul’s Cathedral.

CUL/NC/4/1844/12 Holograph letter from Daniel McGettigan, Letterkenny to Dr. Item Cullen, Irish College Rome. 5 February 1844 Eng. 2pp McGettigan wishes Cullen to forward his books to Ireland. He has not been successful in securing a chair in Maynooth College. Dr. McGettigan also sends his regards.

CUL/NC/4/1844/13 Holograph letter from B Esmonde S.J., Malta to Dr. Cullen, Item Irish College Rome. 4 February 1844 Eng. 4pp Esmonde recommends the bearer of the letter, Mr Charles Murphy, to Cullen. Murphy is travelling to Rome for the good of his health. Esmonde also discusses the case of an Maltese apostate priest called Camillere who was married by Dr. Tomlinson and has been appointed ‘Maggane of the new church.’ Several people were put in prison for insulting him. Tomlinson is ‘midway… between a Ninny and a bigot.’

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CUL/NC/4/1844/14 Holograph letter from Jerimiah Moriarty, Clonmel to James Item Healy, St. Agatha’s College Rome 22 February 1844 Eng. 3pp Moriarty has decided that he will only pay for Healy’s upkeep in Rome if he changes his habits and conduct.

CUL/NC/4/1844/15 Holograph letter from E Norris, 59 Old Dominick Street, Item Dublin to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 11 March 1844 Eng. 4pp Forde, a prospective student for the college has been highly recommended by Dean Meyler and Quinn but can not afford to come as his parents are ‘struggling people’. Norris inquires of the possibility of securing a ‘half place’ for him. Norris also mentions the prospects of lay-brothers from Cork entering the college. An expelled student named Coghlan from Maynooth may be on route to Rome. Mr Power of Navan wants to have the late Gannon’s account settled up.

CUL/NC/4/1844/16 Holograph letter from James Corr, Chapel House, Bridge Item Street to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 18 March 1844 Eng. 4pp Corr writes again to Cullen requesting him to have a statue of the Blessed Virgin commissioned in Rome. He describes the specifications for the statue and the fact that they have £250 to pay for it. He has met Norris recently. Fleming, a former student, is seeking a place on the National Education Board. He has a letter for McCormick from his sister, who is a professed nun in Loretto Convent Rathfarnham but does not know McCormack’s place of retreat in Rome. Sends regards to James and Andrew Murphy. Tom Fitzgerald has died.

CUL/NC/4/1844/17 Holograph letter from William Dollard, Bishop of Brunswick, Item Fredericton, New Brunswick to Dr. Walsh, Coadjutor of 28 March 1844 Eng. 4pp Walsh has travelled to Rome from Halifax. Dollard gives an account of the financial difficulties of his diocese which is £800 in debt. There are fifty thousand Catholics including two tribes of Indians and twenty priests. The church in Fredericton is yet unfinished and there are ten men from the diocese training in Quebec. The Irish emigrants to Canada are often poverty-stricken. Rev. Ausart of Tracadie was drowned crossing the Ponquet River. Dollard offers his opinion on an ecclesiastical province.

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CUL/NC/4/1844/18 Newspaper cutting containing the ‘Tenth report of the Item Commissioners of National Education in Ireland for the year 1843.’ 21 March 1844 Eng. 1p The report outlines the difficulties being faced by the committee due to a lack of funds. It also gives an account of the numbers of schools, pupils and teachers being supported. This report was signed by Dr. Murray and others and was addressed to Earl Grey, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.

CUL/NC/4/1844/19 Draft memorial addressed to the Cardinals of the Sacred Item Congregation of the Index. [possibly drafted by Dr. Cullen] April 1844 Lat. 29pp This memorial discusses ‘Teodicea’ by Gerarda C Ubaghs of the Catholic university of Louvain and contains frequent corrections and margin notes.

CUL/NC/4/1844/20 Holograph letter from George Murphy, Arthurstown, Co Item Wexford to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 19 April 1844 Eng. 2pp Murphy encloses a letter of credit for his nephew James. He complains, however, that the fees of the college have been increased without sufficient notice having been given.

CUL/NC/4/1844/21 Holograph letter from Patrick Healy, Saint Mary’s College, Item Youghal to his brother. 22 April 1844 Eng. 1p Healy chastises his brother, a student of the college for not corresponding. Their mother and have both recently died.

CUL/NC/4/1844/22 Holograph letter from Anna Costigan, Florence to Miss Item O’Ferrall, Porte Restante, Rome 23 April 1844 Eng. 4pp Costigan and Henry are awaiting a Papal dispensation to marry but Dr. Cullen holds out little hope that it may be granted. Costigan asks O’Ferrall to plead with Cullen and Dr. O’Finan. The Sloanes have offered to go to Marseilles with Costigan. The Rev. Mr Nolan has brought Miss O’Ferrall’s letter and has given an account of Costigan’s mother an account of her Meath friends.

CUL/NC/4/1844/23 Holograph letter from E Norris to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Item Rome. 24 April 1844 Eng. 2pp Norris encloses £65 being the half-years pension of Heffernan, Purcell and Cleary. He is setting out on his journey to Rome.

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CUL/NC/4/1844/24 Holograph letter from J O’Carroll to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Item Rome. 15 April 1844 Eng. 4pp O’Carroll hopes Cullen will procure books for him. Dr. Oliffe’s journey to Calcutta was disrupted when the boilers of the steamer he was travelling on burst near the Bay of Biscay. Dr. Meyler is expected and Norris has set off with a group to the Irish College. Mentions that it is ‘Dan O’Connell’s Judgement day.’

CUL/NC/4/1844/25 Holograph letter from Dr. Ignatius [Bourget] Bishop of Item Montreal, Montreal to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin, Mountjoy Square. 24 April 1844 Fr. 4pp The Bishop of Montreal expresses his thanks to Murray for sending two excellent priests, named Kelly and [Pantoney] to his diocese.

CUL/NC/4/1844/26 Holograph letter from Cardinal G. Serafini, Prefettura Generale Item di Aque e Strade to [Dr. Cullen], Irish College Rome. 3 May 1844 Ital. 1p Letter concerns restoration works in Via Mazzarini due to be carried out in 1845. Document numbered 2113

CUL/NC/4/1844/27 Contract between Giuseppe Leonardi, Foro Romano 32, Rome Item and Lord Fingall. 3 May 1844 Ital. 3pp Leonardi, a marble sculptor, has been commissioned to create an altar and tabernacle for a church in Ireland. The contract provides a description of the pieces and gives a completion date and price.

CUL/NC/4/1844/28 Holograph letter from Mary Frances Coghlan, The Lodge Item [postmark Carrick-on-Suir] to Rev. Nicholas Coghlan, Porto Restante, Rome. 5 May 1844 Eng. 2pp Coghlan writes to her brother in Rome with general family news from home. She is glad to hear of his recovery.

CUL/NC/4/1844/29 Holograph letter from John Sheehan, Waterford to Rev. Item Nicholas Coghlan, Porto Restante, Rome. 9 May 1844 Eng. 2pp Sheehan sends a bank order for twenty pounds. He himself is in poor health and suggests that Coghlan should remain in Italy for the good of his health. The judges of the Queen’s Bench are to decide on O’Connell’s case this term, which is seen as ‘a triumph [over] the Conservative party’. If he had been imprisoned a meeting of the priests of the diocese would have been called to protest. Master Redmond is in Waterford. Sends his regards to ‘my old fellow traveller Js. Meagher.’

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CUL/NC/4/1844/30 Holograph letter from [George D Fottrell], Dominick Street, Item Dublin to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 10 May 1844 Eng. 2pp [Fottrell] provides Cullen with a statement of his account for March-May 1844. Includes details of remittances to Patrick Cleary, William Drake, Richard Walsh, John Mullen, Thomas McCormick, James O’Donnell and monies paid to Rev. Scott Greenock.

CUL/NC/4/1844/31 Holograph letter from D Murphy, Kinsale to Dr. Cullen, Irish Item College Rome. 18 May 1844 Eng. 4pp Murphy is a frequent correspondent of Dr. Russell. Describes how ‘The State Trials’ have generated enormous interest in Ireland and that Peel must now regret becoming involved ‘with such despicable proceedings.’ The Conservatives are furious at the delay in O’Connell’s incarceration. Meanwhile the Repeal movement is progressing helped by ‘The Noble [Shrewsbury’s] recent pamphlet’. Murphy has sent a small contribution with Norris to Rome. Dr. Clancy’s Episcopal document has caused shocking scandal. A Convent of Mercy has been established in Kinsale. Suggests that the diocese needs a coadjutor. Henry Barron was notable at the O’Connell demonstration in Cork. Asks for assistance in obtaining a dispensation for Thomas Manning and Mary Driscoll.

CUL/NC/4/1844/32 Holograph letter from M. F. to a Cardinal. Item 23 May 1844 Ital. 2pp The letter concerns the case of Sister Maria Giacinta. Cullen is to conduct a further interview with her.

CUL/NC/4/1844/33 Holograph letter from George D Fottrell, 54 Old Dominick Item Street, Dublin to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 30 May 1844 Eng. pp Fottrell encloses £75 for James Cassin from the Rev. Mr Costigan, Lusk and provides Cullen with a statement for the same.

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CUL/NC/4/1844/34 Holograph letter from Mathew Collier, [Rathmines, Dublin] to Item Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 30 May 1844 Eng. 4pp Collier, a former student of the college, is now the chaplain of Richmond Penitentiary into which O’Connell and his companions have been incarcerated. Gives an eyewitness account of the event and suggests that Cullen will make it known to the Pope. ‘The greatest gloom imaginable pervades the entire city.’ Collier describes his priestly life in the ten years since leaving Rome. He has a particular devotion to the Blessed Virgin and mentions that a new bell, which is to toll three times each day for the Angelus, has been blessed at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Fr Matthew preached at the ceremony. He met with Norris and his companions before they left for Rome. He has also commenced a Sunday school in his parish.

CUL/NC/4/1844/35 Holograph letter from W V O’Grady, St. Andrews, Westland Item Row to Dr. Cullen 11 June 1844 Eng. 3pp O’Grady wishes to introduce Mrs Scully and her brother who are journeying to Rome. The country is in feverish excitement at the incarceration of O’Connell. O’Grady went to visit him in prison and he seemed in high spirits. Discusses books that he wishes to purchase. P Cooper is determined to annihilate the Puseyites and has written an article entitled ‘The Anglican church, the creation and slave of the state.’

CUL/NC/4/1844/36 Holograph letter from Michael Coghlan, Stonehall, Co Item Limerick to John Clifford, Irish College Rome. 19 June 1844 Eng. 4pp Coghlan, a recent student of the college, has been recently posted to this parish. Discusses Clifford’s failing health. The diocese is so overstocked with priests that the bishop stated that no candidates should be submitted for at least three years. The Catholic Mayor of Limerick, Pierce Shannon, was buried with great ceremony. The captivity of O’Connell will spurn the Irish ‘to persevere legally and constitutionally …. until they have a Parliament in College green’.

CUL/NC/4/1844/37 Copy of letter from Dr. Murray, [Archbishop of Dublin], Item Dublin [probably to Dr. Cullen.] 20 June 1844 Ital. Eng. 3pp Murray is glad to hear that Dr. Walsh, Bishop of Halifax is in Rome to explain his difficulties to Propaganda. He has heard of the poor state of religion in Halifax from the Vicar Apostolic of Newfoundland. He asks [Cullen] to solicit the help of Cardinal Acton on Murray’s behalf to assist Walsh. [This letter was possibly copied and partially translated by Cullen]

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CUL/NC/4/1844/38 Testimonies of character for Benedetto Lucarelli and Antonia Item Corsi. 18 July 1844 Ital. Lat. 1p Testimonies are in favour of Benedetto Lucarelli and Antonia Corsi, husband and wife and are signed by their priest Gianomo Bartolomuui and Filippo Massaril V Lib.

CUL/NC/4/1844/39 Holograph letter from Rev. Michael John O’Fay, Parish Priest Item of Newquay, Burren, Co. Clare to Pope Gregory XVI including a covering letter to Cardinal Fransoni, Propaganda 29 July 1844 Ital. 5pp O’Fay is petitioning for the payment of his pension. He has previously petitioned through Dr. Cullen. He also seeks a dispensation for Philip and Honoria and faculties to bless objects. Letter witnessed by Edmund Ffrench, Bishop of Fenabore, or Kilfenora.

CUL/NC/4/1844/40 Holograph letter from Thomas Cleary, Dungarvan to Dr. Item Cullen, Irish College Rome. 6 August 1844 Eng. 4pp Cleary writes on behalf of his son Patrick, a student of the college, who is in poor health. He complains that officers of the Irish College have treated his son badly and he has therefore decided to withdraw Patrick and James Cleary from the college.

CUL/NC/4/1844/41 Memoranda seeking privileges compiled by Dr. Walsh, Item Coadjutor of Halifax. 7 August 1844 Eng. 4pp Walsh wishes to have the obligation to abstain from meat on Saturdays removed in his diocese. This is due to the large number of Irish emigrants in Halifax who are unaccustomed to this obligation and also because of the shortage of food due to the severity of the climate. Walsh also requests that the Assumption rather than the Conception to be made a Holy Day of Obligation in Halifax. He wishes to establish amongst other things the Confraternity of the most Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Confraternity of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. [This letter was torn in half and has been restored in 1978 under the supervision of J J Hanly, Archivist- it, however, is missing a segment]

CUL/NC/4/1844/42 Holograph letter from William Walsh, Coadjutor of Halifax, Item Perugia to Dr. Cullen. 12 August 1844 Eng. 4pp Walsh thanks Cullen for all the kindness shown to him while in Rome. He gives a charming and detailed account of his journey through Italy describing churches monuments, religious festivals and countryside. Sends greeting to all in the Irish College including his agent Fr Moloney.

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CUL/NC/4/1844/43 Holograph letter from A Cardinal Mai [possibly to Dr. Cullen] Item 3 [Sept.] 1844 Ital. 2pp Mai discusses the writings of Ubaghs. [See letter CUL/NC/4/ 1844/19 for related document]

CUL/NC/4/1844/44 Holograph letter from A Cardinal Mai to Dr. Cullen, Irish Item College Rome. 4 September 1844 Ital. 2pp Mai returns Cullen’s paper. He wishes Cullen to ask Cromer about his work entitled ‘Catena’ and also wants a catalogue of Oxford editions.

CUL/NC/4/1844/45 Holograph letter from James J A [Healy or Cleary], No.6 Item North Wall, Dublin to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 6 September 1844 Eng. 2pp The writer has recently left the college but intends to continue studying for the priesthood and wishes a letter of recommendation from Cullen for the six months that he spent at the college.

CUL/NC/4/1844/46 Holograph letter from B J Russell, Dominican Convent, Cork Item to Dr. Cullen 15 September 1844 Eng. 2pp Russell writes this letter of introduction for Mrs Roope and family, London. She is the daughter of the eminent Irish merchant Mr Goold, Lisbon and sister to the founder and Superioress of the Presentation Convent in Youghal.

CUL/NC/4/1844/47 Holograph letter from P Cooper, Presbytery, Marlboro Street, Item Dublin to Dr. Cullen 22 September 1844 Eng. 4pp Cooper believes that A B , Dr. M [Dr. Murray] has been hoodwinked by Blake into supporting the Charitable Bequests Bill. [Murray] has told Cooper that ‘good men must allow themselves to be named on the new Board, in order to hinder bad men from getting on it’ but Cooper believes it is a case of good men doing bad men’s work. He warns Cullen against ‘Blake the Remembrancer’ who is proceeding to Rome. He wishes Cullen translate and submit to Propaganda copies of the bill and O’Connell’s opinions as contained in 'The Tablet'. He also asks Cullen to secure a letter of support from a Cardinal in Propaganda and if possible write a letter of support himself.

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CUL/NC/4/1844/48 Holograph letter from Edward J O’Reilly, Maynooth College to Item Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 2 October 1844 Eng. 7pp O’Reilly enquires of his Penitentiary and Propaganda Cases and poses some theological questions to Cullen. He is seeking faculties for the Rev. Daniel Cleary and Rev. Patrick Galvin both of the Diocese of Killaloe. He asks for Cullen’s opinion on the articles which appeared in 'The Tablet' written by Lucas who may have overstepped the boundary between lay and clerical interests by being critical of certain clergy. While O’Reilly is not satisfied with the new Charity Bill he feels that party motives ‘viz Tuam versus Dublin’, have infected the debate. He is strongly against ‘any kind of subjection of the Church to the legislation of the state.’ While Dr. Murray may not favour the bill he has been criticised for not publicly denouncing it. O’Reilly will travel to Rome with a party from Maynooth. Dr. Montague is ailing. Mentions Mrs Dease of Turbotstown and ‘strange notions’ here regarding the Litany to the Blessed Virgin.

CUL/NC/4/1844/49 Draft letter [probably from Dr. Cullen] to either Dr. Murray or Item Dr. Hynes 15 October 1844 Eng. 1p [Cullen] outlines why he is opposed to the Charitable Bequests Act. He believes that the rights of the Church to administer its own property are being taken away, that the power of a bishop to administer property is being ceded to a Royal Commission and that the three months clause is most unjust. No Catholic should accept an office under the act until it is changed. [The concluding segment of this letter was torn and is missing]

CUL/NC/4/1844/50 Draft letter [probably from Dr. Cullen] to Dr. Murray Item 26 October 1844 Eng. 2pp In discussing the Charitable Bequests Act, Cullen states that it is unfair that the Ministry now asks Catholic prelates to accept office when they were not consulted on the bill which does not serve their interests. The bill had been strongly opposed by some and was not supported by any save Rev. O’Malley ‘who has been always opposed to the Catholic view of every question.’ He finds the three month clause and a clause against religious orders very offensive. He hopes that the bishops will agree a common position amongst themselves and if this cannot be done then he suggests that the matter should be referred to the Pope. He urges unity amongst the prelates.

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CUL/NC/4/1844/51 Incomplete letter written in Halifax, South Ch. [possibly by J Item Conolly or another clerical supporter of Walsh] addressed to a bishop [probably William Walsh, Coadjutor of Halifax] 2 November 1844 Eng. 4pp The writer is critical of the bureaucracy in Rome which, due to a drafting mistake on a Papal Bill, has left ninety thousand people to suffer the conflict of the Church in Nova Scotia for another six months. Mentions an incident involving the following people of Halifax; Godfrey the bookseller, Fitzgerald, Joe Quinn, Greamer, Swayne, McDonough and Rev. Louglan [Loughnan]. [This letter is missing its conclusion]

CUL/NC/4/1844/52 Holograph letter from Cardinal C Acton [probably to Dr. Item Cullen] and a letter of response from Francesco de’Medici, Papal Chamberlain to Cardinal Acton. 7 November 1844 Eng. Ital. 3pp Acton wishes Cullen to present Charles O’Connell and his wife to the Pope. De’Medici states that the Pope has agreed to the request and that Cullen will present them.

CUL/NC/4/1844/53 Holograph letter from Cardinal C Acton, Palazzo Mattei Item [probably to Dr. Cullen] 17 November 1844 Eng. 1p Acton invites [Cullen] to dine with him and the Bishop of Kildare.

CUL/NC/4/1844/54 Draft holograph letter from [Dr. Cullen] to Dr. Miley Item 5 December 1844 Eng. 1p [Cullen] has received a copy of Miley’s printed letter [regarding the Charitable Bequests Bill]. Although he finds it rather severe he hopes it will have the effect of ‘making persons avoid personal attacks.’ The papers from Mr Haverty have been passed to Monsignore Brunelli but will take a long time to be dealt with. He has not seen the letter addressed to the Primates from Propaganda. Mr Peter, the Catholic agent of the English Crown in Rome, has sought to make contact with Cullen. He has not as yet met with him but doubts if the papacy will be prepared to yield any rights to the English Crown after all they have suffered.

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CUL/NC/4/1844/55 Holograph letter from Mathew Collier, Rathmines to Dr. Item Cullen, Irish College Rome. 20 December 1844 Eng. 4pp Collier reports the ‘afflicting news’ that Doctor Murray and others have allowed themselves to be appointed Commissioners of the Chartable Bequest Act. He is critical of ‘a few in Westland Row’ and ‘a certain priest, whom we knew very well in 1827 in Rome… the Ex Rector of Malta’. He praises Cullen and Kirby for their stances and letter opposing the bill. Mentions articles in 'The Tablet' proposing ‘enslaving colleges throughout the Provinces.’ He has been on a visit to Darrymore with O’Connell. Thanks Cullen for obtaining privileges for him.

CUL/NC/4/1845/1 Handwritten document [written on behalf of Dr. F Murphy, Item Bishop of Adelaide] seeking support for the mission at Adelaide, South Australia. c1845 Eng. 4pp The document describes the poor state of the Catholic church in Adelaide as witnessed by the recently consecrated Bishop of Adelaide, Dr. Francis Murphy. Some funds have been secured from a converted Protestant and The Society at Lyons. Murphy has come to Europe seeking 'zealous missionaries' and 'two free places in the Propaganda.'

CUL/NC/4/1845/2 Holograph letter from Jane Power to [Dr. Cullen] Item Wednesday [c1845-48] Eng. 2pp Power thanks [Cullen] for the sweets that he sent from the Pope. Mentions Mrs Coppinger, Mrs Power and reliquaries.

CUL/NC/4/1845/3 Holograph letter from W Whelan, Surgeon of the Fleet in the Item Mediterranean, U.S. Frigate 'Cumberland', Port Mahon to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 1 January 1845 Eng. 2pp Whelan wishes to introduce Miss Foot and Mr and Mrs Street who will shortly visit Rome. He thanks Cullen for his hospitality while in Rome during the summer. He has books from Bishop Fennick of Boston for Cardinal Acton.

CUL/NC/4/1845/4 Copies of letters from William Boyle, Surgeon, Rathfarnham Item and D J Corrigan M.D. certified by W O'Higgins, [Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise] 6-8 January 1845 Eng. 1p Both doctors certify that Miss Duffy, Loretto Convent Rathfarnham is in poor health and would benefit from 'a change of air.'

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CUL/NC/4/1845/5 Holograph letter from George D Fottrell, 57 Old Dominick Item Street, Dublin to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 9 January 1845 Eng. 2pp Fottrell provides details of the college account for November and December 1844 including monies forwarded to Dr. Scott and remittances to the following students; William Drake, James Quinn, Mullen, William Irwin, Patrick Meehan and Thomas McConnell.

CUL/NC/4/1845/6 Holograph letter from Charles Bodenham, Piazza SS Apostoli, Item Rome [probably to Dr. Cullen] 27 January 1845 Eng. 3pp Bodenham and his nephew Charles Weld have discussed the false rumours of the 'Concordat' with Cardinal Lambrushini, the Secretary of State. He was informed that 'Mr William Petre neither had- or could have- anything whatsoever to do with the proposal or arrangement of any Ecclesiastical affairs whatsoever.' Monsignore Brunelli, Secretary to Propaganda Fide also dismissed the rumours. His brother-in-law, the late Cardinal Weld, had forewarned against any sacrifice of the independence of the Irish Catholic Hierarchy which might result from 'the manoeuvring Intrigues of [English] Protestant State Policy' in Rome. Bodenham urges [Cullen] to use his influence to quell the rumours in Ireland.

CUL/NC/4/1845/7 Holograph letter from Edmond Cullen, Goresbridge to his Item brother the Rev. Thomas Cullen, Irish College Rome. 29 January 1845 Eng. 4pp Cullen encloses a bill for £20 from their father. He discusses the controversy over the Bequest Bill. Many people are prejudiced against it and even some clergy have denounced it and the prelates who have supported it. Having seen an article in 'The Evening Mail', 'the filthy organ of the orange parsons', supporting the three Catholic bishops he is convinced that they have made a mistake. He mentions local news, the steady price of wheat and commodity speculation. He sends regards to Dr. Cullen, Fr Maher and Moran.

CUL/NC/4/1845/8 Holograph letter from Filippo Tanesi to Alessandro Tanuzzi, 36 Item Via dell'Anima. 25 February 1845 Ital. 3pp Tanesi has the support of Cullen in requesting payment of monies owed. Includes a note regarding the transfer of shops to S. Lucia.

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CUL/NC/4/1845/9 Typescript copy of letter from James Maher, Irish College Item Rome to [the father of Fr Thomas Cullen, Crawn] 27 February 1845 Eng. 4pp Maher is remaining in Rome to help Dr. Cullen, who is suffering from ill health and may return to Ireland with Dr. Haly. Fr Tom [Cullen] has returned to Ireland. He reflects on the death of Fr. Doran and three young priests from the diocese. Mentions that he has received a letter from Edmund [Cullen]. Maher spent three years in Crawn with the family of the recipient and mentions that six out of the eleven children have entered religious orders, including the aforementioned Tom. [A handwritten postscript notes that the letter was 'recently found' but gives no further details]

CUL/NC/4/1845/10 Holograph letter from George D Fottrell, 57 Old Dominick Item Street, Dublin to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 5 March 1845 Eng. 1p Fottrell provides a statement of the college's account for January and February 1845. Includes mention of remittances to the following students; Robert Heffernan, James McDonnell, Owen Newman and a payment from Rev. Spratt.

CUL/NC/4/1845/11 Receipt from Francesco Lori, Rome to Dr. Cullen, Irish Item College Rome. 12 March 1845 Ital. 1p Receipt is in respect of a room rented by D Bernardo in Rome.

CUL/NC/4/1845/12 Copy letter entitled ' This is a copy of a letter written to Item Doctor Murray on my behalf, by my sister.' Written in Dublin 12 March 1845 Eng. 2pp The writer requests the Archbishop of Dublin to allow her sister, who is a twenty-five year old nun, to enter into another house governed by another Superior.

CUL/NC/4/1845/13 Rough financial calculations possibly of a student's account Item for the years 1836-1845 [possibly in Cullen's hand.] c1845 Eng. 1p This balance sheet notes payments of circa £15 each Spring and Autumn of the years 1836-1845. Mentions a Mr Gilligan.

CUL/NC/4/1845/14 Holograph note from P Clerc, Via della Vite. Item c. May 1845 Eng. 1p Clerc enquires about a packet entrusted to Francis Patrick Kenrick, Bishop of Philadelphia while in Marseilles for the French consul at Civitavecchia.

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CUL/NC/4/1845/15 Holograph letter from Martin Cranney, Miramichi, New Item Brunswick, British North America to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin, Dublin 14 June 1845 Eng. 4pp Cranney wishes Murray to assist him in purchasing books from Mr H Daly, Catholic Book Depository, 183 Britain Street, Dublin. He has been waiting for an order of books needed to assist the Catholic mission in Cornwall.

CUL/NC/4/1845/16 Holograph letter from Patrick Healy, Kilmore to Maurice Healy Item (Brother Paul), St. Agatha's care of Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 28 July 1845 Eng. 2pp Rev. Quirk has died and has been replaced by Rev. Michael Pursell. Patrick has procured needles and inch measures for the convent which he will send to his brother Maurice.

CUL/NC/4/1845/17 Holograph letter from William Walsh, Bishop of Halifax, Item Halifax, Nova Scotia to [Dr. Murray]. 2 August 1845 Eng. Ital. 4pp Propaganda does not wish Rev. O'Brien to remain in Halifax and despite being offered a position of parish priest of the developing town of Dartmouth, O'Brien has decided to return to Ireland. O'Brien wishes to take a chair in Maynooth and Dr. Renehan, President of the College has urged him to put his name forward for the vacant position of Belles Lettres. Walsh asks [Murray] to assist O'Brien in securing this post or the position of Bursar.

CUL/NC/4/1845/18 Holograph letter from George D Fottrell, 57 Old Dominick Item Street, Dublin to Dr. Cullen, 10 Duke Street, Edgehill, 15 August 1845 Eng. 2pp Fottrell has not received any bill or request from Rev. Michael O'Sullivan. He provides some details of the college's account. Cullen is expected to arrive in Dublin shortly.

CUL/NC/4/1845/19 Receipt from Richardson and Cowburn, Drapers, Church Item Street, Liverpool. 2 September 1845 Eng. 1p Receipt is in respect of a sizeable quantity of material and napkins purchased costing £11 3s

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CUL/NC/4/1845/20 Holograph letter from David O'Leary, C.C., Churchtown, Item Buttivant to James Maher, Irish College, Tivoli [1845] Eng. 3pp O'Leary seeks permission for himself to enrol in The Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary, known as 'the Scapular' and also in The Cord of St. Francis. He wishes to know if there is any special permission needed to enrol in the Order of the Sacred Heart and enquires about privileged Masses. He also wishes to acquire the same privileges for Rev. Joseph Sheehan, P.P. of Kilmacalan and Rev. John Golden, P.P. of Kildoreny.

CUL/NC/4/1845/21 Unfinished draft letter to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin. Item undated [circa Oct 1845] Lat. 1p Murray's letter of September 17th has been delivered to the Pope. The letter included a petition signed by some bishops. Writer stresses the need to adhere to Propaganda's rescript on Queen's Colleges. [Draft possibly from Dr. Cullen or Prefect of Propaganda]

CUL/NC/4/1845/22 Receipt from Librairie de Mequignon Junior et J. Leroux, Rue Item des Grands Augustins, Paris to Dr. Cullen. 14 October 1845 Fr. 1p Receipt in respect of ten books purchased by Cullen. Names of books included.

CUL/NC/4/1845/23 Holograph letter from [John] Parker, Cork to Dr. Murphy, Item [Bishop of Cork], Irish College Rome. 10 November 1845 Eng. 3pp Parker has been reassured by Murphy that his son's health has improved. His son John is a student at the Irish College. Parker has informed Murphy's family and friends of the bishop's safe arrival in Rome and sends greetings from Rev. Michael O'Sullivan.

CUL/NC/4/1845/24 Newspaper cutting reporting on recent meetings of Bishops Item which discussed The Colleges' Bill. [circa November 1845] Eng. 2pp The report notes that the Academic Education Act or Colleges' Bill has been referred to the Holy See and contains an editorial comment. Also gives an account of various resolutions passed at Synods and general meetings. This account has been abstracted from 'The Freeman's Journal'. [Newspaper title unknown but probably from the Cork region.]

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CUL/NC/4/1845/25 Holograph letter from Martin Cranney, Miramichi, New Item Brunswick, British North America to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin, Dublin 30 November 1845 Eng. 4pp Mr Daly, a bookseller in Dublin, has not sent Cranney books as promised despite having the opportunity to do so via the vessels 'The Builey' and 'The Seabird' which sailed directly from Dublin. Cranney needs these books for a reading room in this missionary territory. He asks the Archbishop to assist him in this matter.

CUL/NC/4/1845/26 Holograph letter from [Rev. Mother] Mary Joseph Hogan, Item South House, [Calcutta] to J Spence, care of Messers E Fenzi and Co., Florence. 3 December 1845 Eng. 4pp Hogan thanks Spence, who previously worked in the convent, and Rev. M Hearne for procuring books for her. She will send some money to Mr Gough for more books that she requires. Sister [Cironia] has died of cholera. She recounts local news mentioning the following Dr. Oliffe, Mother Delphina, Miss Oliffe, Dr. Sheridan, Mr Greenway, Mother Alison the Superior at [Baw Bayan], Mother Xavier at Seran and at [Chundring]. Also mentions the work of the nuns at the hospital and school. Six orphans have been received as lay sisters and will be professed in two years time. Dr. Oliffe wishes to purchase a good second- hand double pedal harp. Mrs Gough died at sea.

CUL/NC/4/1845/27 Holograph letter from Mother Delphina to Mr J Spense. Item 4 December 1845 Eng. 4pp Mother Delphina hopes Spence will remember all those he left behind in Calcutta. She thanks him for sending books and hopes that Mrs Spence has recovered her health. [This letter accompanied the letter CUL/NC/4/1845/26 written from Hogan to Spence]

CUL/NC/4/1845/28 Holograph letter from George D Fottrell, 57 Old Dominick Item Street, Dublin to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 6 December 1845 Eng. 2pp Fottrell provides details of the college's account for October to December which includes remittances to John Newman, Francis Doran, William Drake and Patrick Meehan.

CUL/NC/4/1845/29 Holograph letter from [Ignatius Bourget], Bishop of Montreal, Item Montreal to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin. 15 December 1845 Fr. 2pp The two priests, promised by Murray and whose voyage has been paid for by Mr Kelly, have not yet arrived. Mr Hughes has however arrived. Hyacinth Hudon, Vicar General of Montreal is attempting to get the Christian Brothers to establish in the region. Bourget is concerned for the needs of the Irish immigrants.

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CUL/NC/4/1845/30 Letter from Archbishop Thessalonica, Secretary of Item Propaganda Fide to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 20 December 1845 Ital. 1p Cullen is requested to give his opinion on the matter of the Education Act [Colleges Act] of July 1845 as this matter must be decided upon by Propaganda.

CUL/NC/4/1845/31 Draft [written by Dr. Cullen] outlining his judgement on Item National Education and the Queen's Colleges. [c1845] Ital. 3pp Cullen compares the situation relating to National Schools to that of Colleges, finding disadvantages in the Colleges. He suggests that a Synod is necessary in Ireland to remedy abuses that date from the time of persecution. He mentions the groups who are in favour or opposed to the Colleges.

CUL/NC/4/1845/32 Draft memorandum by a bishop [possibly in Cullen's hand] on Item the subject of the Colleges' Bill. [c1845] Ital. 8pp The statement contains opinions on the new Queen's colleges mentioning the pre-existing seminaries of Carlow, Clongowes, Thurles and Kilkenny and the university of Dublin. [Fr Silke suggests that this may be by Dr. Kennedy of Killaloe and edited by Cullen]

CUL/NC/4/1845/33 Extensive draft report on the subject of the Colleges' Bill. In an Item unknown hand but with margin notes possibly by Cullen. [c1845] Ital. 40pp [This draft is earlier and more comprehensive than CUL/NC/4/ 1845/32. It is also a more complete draft than CUL/NC/4/1845/34, 35 and 36. This draft report may have been created in response to a request from Propaganda]

CUL/NC/4/1845/34 Incomplete draft report on the subject of the Colleges' Bill in Item the hand of Dr. Cullen. [c1845] Ital. 40pp Earlier draft of CUL/NC/4/1845/33 with corrections and margin notes.

CUL/NC/4/1845/35 Incomplete draft report on the subject of the Colleges' Bill in Item the hand of Dr. Cullen. [c1845] Ital. 24pp Earlier draft of CUL/NC/4/1845/34 with extensive corrections and margin notes.

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CUL/NC/4/1845/36 Fragmented notes on the subject of the Colleges' Bill in the Item hand of Dr. Cullen. [c1845] Ital. 27pp Notes written during the course of preparing a draft report on the Colleges' Bill.

CUL/NC/4/1846/1 Holograph letter from James Corr, Bridge Street, Chapel Item House, Dublin to James Murphy, Irish College Rome. 7 January 1846 Eng. 4pp Fr Toomy has been transferred from Dungarvan to Ross. A railroad is being constructed in the vicinity of Cashel. The Abbot of Melleray has died. The opening of the new church is being delayed due to the poor health of the parish priest. The new Lord Mayor is a Catholic parishioner and his chaplain is Fr Lynch. The threat of Famine is looming for the spring and summer due to a rotting potato crop. The English government has been petitioned to provide employment to those in need to allow them purchase food but nothing has come of it. A great storm has wreaked many vessels including the 'Saint David'. Mary Murphy is still in the Isle of Man. Corr has attempted to secure a position in Mauritius for a priest on behalf of Dr. Cullen. J J Sheppard also sends his regards to Murphy.

CUL/NC/4/1846/2 Letter from Joseph Hackett, Mayor, Kilkenny to Rev. J Quin Item P.P., Lisdowney 20 January 1846 Eng. 2pp Hackett regrets that Dr. Hanlon was not selected for the vacant diocese. He also believes that this is the opinion of the Catholic population of the diocese.

CUL/NC/4/1846/3 Letter from Joseph Hackett, Mayor, Kilkenny to Rev. J Quin Item P.P., Lisdowney 20 January 1846 Eng. 1p This letter is identical to CUL/NC/4/ 1846/2 in the same hand.

CUL/NC/4/1846/4 Letter from Robert Cane, Kilkenny to Rev. J Quinn, P.P. Item Lisdowney but addressed and sent to Dr. Higgins, care of Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 20 January 1846 Eng. 3pp Cane, an ex-Mayor of Kilkenny, expresses his disappointment that Dr. Hanlon has not been chosen as new Bishop of Ossory. While Dr. Walsh is a man of piety, Cane feels that Hanlon had more talents to recommend him for the position. The Catholics need a distinguished bishop else the very capable Protestant bishop 'will have the whole Aristocratic control of this important county' and the Catholics will loose ground gained. [Letters 1846/2, 1846/3, 1846/4, 1846/5 are all probably copies made by Rev. Quin to be sent to Dr. Higgins in Rome to try to influence the appointment]

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CUL/NC/4/1846/5 Letter from Robert Cane, Kilkenny to Rev. J Quinn, P.P. Item Lisdowney. 20 January 1846 Eng. 2pp This letter is identical toCUL/NC/4/ 1846/4 and is in the same hand.

CUL/NC/4/1846/6 Printed circular letter from [Girolamo Odescalchi], Presidente Item di Polizia, Rione di Monti to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 23 January 1846 Ital. 2pp The letter concerns a census being conducted in Rome.

CUL/NC/4/1846/7 Holograph letter from Michael Joseph O'Fay, P.P. of St. Item Patrick's in the Diocese of Kilfenora, Newquay to Cardinal Fransoni, Prefect of Propaganda Fide, Rome 7 February 1846 Ital. 4pp O'Fay discusses his pension and the price of his library. He also petitions on behalf of Patrick Ryder, P.P. of Glanaragh who is looking for a marriage dispensation for James and Brigid Noonan.

CUL/NC/4/1846/8 Holograph letter from John Quin, Lisdowny, to Dr. Smith, Item 9 February 1846 Eng. 2pp Quin asks Bishop Smith to use his influence to have Dr. O'Hanlon appointed as Bishop of Ossory. He asks Smith to consult with Dr. Cullen, Dr. Lynch of St. Augustine's and Dr. Canolle of St. Isidores.

CUL/NC/4/1846/9 Holograph letter from John Quin, Lisdowny, Ballyragget, Co Item Kilkenny and addressed to 'My Lord' [possibly Dr. O'Higgins] 9 February 1846 Eng. 3pp Quin wishes the recipient, who is currently in Rome, to promote Dr. O'Hanlon's candidacy for the vacant see of Ossory. Dr. Walsh is not as good a candidate because he is neither a speaker, a Preacher or a writer. Members of the religious orders in the diocese have also written to their superiors in Rome.

CUL/NC/4/1846/10 Copy of letter from Michael Slattery, Archbishop of Cashel Item and John MacHale, Archbishop of Tuam to Cardinal Fransoni, Prefect of Propaganda Fide. [possibly in MacHale's hand] [c February 1846] Lat. 2pp Letter denounces the Colleges' Bill and mentions a declaration signed by many of the priests of Ireland. [Fr Silke suggests that this letter may be a copy of the Latin protest mentioned in a letter from MacHale to Dr. Cullen dated 16/2/1846 in the Cullen Collection CUL/1167]

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CUL/NC/4/1846/11 Incomplete letter written in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Item addressed to 'My dear Lord'. [Probably William Walsh, Bishop of Halifax to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin] 22 February 1846 Eng. 4pp Walsh has discovered that since Rev. O'Brien's return to Ireland he has written treacherous letters to Halifax which have roused local sentiment against the bishop. The main agitators are members of the Repeal Association and '2000 of the lowest and most ignorant classes…. from the wilds of Kerry and Cork.' They have accused Walsh of being an anti- Irishman, an anti-Repealer and have threatened to burn his house down. He feels that O'Brien has betrayed him especially during his trip to Rome and lists the wrongs that he had done. There are also well founded rumours that O'Brien has had affairs with two women in the town. [Letter missing ending]

CUL/NC/4/1846/12 Holograph letter from William Crolly, Archbishop of Armagh Item to Pope Gregory XVI. 8 March 1846 Lat. 1p Crolly wishes to be relieved of his duty to make an ad limina visit to Rome. Includes the Archbishop's embossed paper and wax seal.

CUL/NC/4/1846/13 Holograph letter from John J O'Ferrell, Granite Hall, Kingston Item to his sister M. Ann. 10 March 1846 Eng. 3pp O'Ferrell wishes to have permission to use the Oratory in his house to hold the Blessed Sacrament. He asks his sister to seek Dr. Cullen's help in securing this permission. He has the support of Rev. Sheridan PP and Dr. Murray

CUL/NC/4/1846/14 Holograph letter from Timothy Kelly, Deerpark, Kilmichael to Item Dr. Kennedy [Bishop of Killaloe], care of Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 18 March 1846 Eng. 2pp Kelly recommends Rev. C O'Gorman for the position made vacant following the death of Rev. W McGuane. He also praises the work being done by Rev. M Moloney. Mentions the work being done by the Board of Works in straightening roads and widening rivers which allow the poor to buy provisions during the summer months.

CUL/NC/4/1846/15 Holograph letter from George D Fottrell, 57 Old Dominick Item Street, Dublin to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 30 March 1846 Eng. 2pp Fottrell gives details of the college account for January to March 1846 including remittances to the following students; James Dunn, Thomas McCormack, John Mullen, James McDonnell, Michael Egan, John Newman and Robert Heffernan.

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CUL/NC/4/1846/16 Transcript of letter from Edward Maginn, [Coadjutor Bishop Item of Derry], Derry and his clergy to Pope Gregory XVI. 21 April 1846 Lat. 3pp Maginn and the clergy of Derry write in condemnation of the Colleges' Bill. It has been discussed at a diocesan synod in St. Columba's Cathedral, Derry on the 21st of April. This letter contains the names of over eighty priests and their parishes in the diocese.

CUL/NC/4/1846/17 Holograph draft letter from Dr. Paul Cullen, Irish College to Item Dr. Murphy, Bishop of Cork 15 June 1846 Eng. 4pp Cullen is glad that Murphy's health has improved. The Pope's death was sudden and unexpected. Cardinals Mai, Fransoni, Della Genga and Soglia are the favourites to become next Pope. In a post-script Cullen writes that Cardinal Mastai has been elected Pope Pius IX on the previous day. Three students from Cork named Coveney, Parker and Barry, have left for Ireland. Cullen was not aware that Barry had been asked to leave Maynooth before he came to the Irish College and has discovered that the young priest was drunk on his last night in Rome. [This draft was redrafted on the 25th June, CUL/NC/4/ 1846/18, so probably was not sent]

CUL/NC/4/1846/18 Holograph draft letter from Dr. Paul Cullen, Irish College to Item Dr. Murphy, Bishop of Cork 25 June 1846 Eng. 3pp Cullen writes to Murphy on the subject of the three Cork students who returned to Ireland repeating [almost verbatim] his comments expressed in CUL/NC/4/ 1846/17 regarding the character of Mr Barry. Barry organised a dinner for some Irishmen in a Hotel on the eve of his departure, contrary to college rules and appeared drunk when he returned to the college. Cullen does not wish for his college to be a place of refuge for those who have a bad name in another establishment and is disappointed that Barry arrived with such good recommendations.

CUL/NC/4/1846/19 Holograph letter from Terence Kieran, Parish of St. John Item Chrysostom, Norton Creek P.O., Lower Canada to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin, Mountjoy Square. 27 June 1846 Eng. 3pp Kieran is one of the priests sent by Murray to the Bishop of Montreal. Kieran queries if he must pay back his fare to Canada. He mentions that Mr Hughs, who travelled with him, had his travel expenses paid by his parishioners in Canada.

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CUL/NC/4/1846/20 Holograph letter from Martin Cranney, Miramichi, New Item Brunswick, British North America to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin, Dublin 1 August 1846 Eng. 4pp Cranney has not received books that he ordered from Messers Richardson and Son despite there being ample opportunity to send them. He has now sourced the books in the United States and wishes the Archbishop to assist him in receiving his money back. He provides a list of the vessels and the dates that they sailed from Dublin to his country.

CUL/NC/4/1846/21 Draft letter from [Dr. Cullen], Irish College Rome to Mr Item Battersby 15 August 1846 Eng. 3pp Cullen has sent books to Battersby with Mr Dooley and Mr James O'Reilly who were returning to Ireland. He asks Battersby to send him a copy of Rev. Mr. Meehan's 'History of the Confederation of Kilkenny' and the 'Dublin Review'. He already has 'the Irish Volunteers' and 'Hugh O'Neill.' Cullen describes in detail the daily routine of the late Pope, Gregory [XVI], his rapid illness and the mourning that is being expressed at his passing. He notes that Gregory came to the throne during a time of revolution and required harsh measures to reassert his authority over the Papal States but that this was unavoidable and not excessive.

CUL/NC/4/1846/22 Printed pamphlet entitled 'An Address to the weekly Item subscribers of the Catholic Parish of St. Andrew' written by W. M., Parish Priest. September 1846 Eng. 2pp The address appeals for more donations, noting that £1500 has already been collected for the school and vestries through subscriptions. [Author is possibly Walter Meyler, P.P. of St. Andrews, Westland Row]

CUL/NC/4/1846/23 Holograph letter from the Archbishop of Nicea, Apostolic Item Nuncio [Raffaele Fornari], Paris 7 September 1846 Ital. 1p The Archbishop wishes to present Bartholomew McDermot, Peter Doyle and Nicholas Barlow to the Consul. [Possibly the British Consul, Rome]

CUL/NC/4/1846/24 Holograph letter from James Browne, [Bishop of Kilmore], Item Cavan to Master Ferelly 10 October 1846 Eng. 2pp Browne consents to allow Ferelly to go to the Irish College but is unable to give him financial assistance. He aims to write to Cullen when the 'turmoil of this country is a little settled.'

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CUL/NC/4/1846/25 Holograph letter from James Corr, 21 High Street, Dublin to Item Mc Cormic and [Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome.] 14 October 1846 Eng. pp In the section address to Cullen, Corr thanks him for acquiring a dispensation and seeks a faculty for Rev. Nicholas Farrell. He enquires about the Madonna that he has commissioned and mentions that the new church has been dedicated. Kirby's cousin, Thomas [Cronin] is in poor mental state and James Murphy is also in bad health. He encloses £10 and a Exeat for McCormic [McCormack] and hopes that he may be put on some foreign mission, perhaps Pittsburgh. It was difficult to get the money from McCormic's family because of the great poverty in Dublin and the starvation in other parts of the country

CUL/NC/4/1846/26 Holograph statement entitled 'Statement of facts relative to Item Anne Brennan alias Murphy, a married woman living separate and apart from her Husband.' Signed Anne Murphy, Gallanrea, Parish of Drumgoon [Cavan]. 2 December 1846 Eng. 4pp Anne Murphy wishes to have the marriage between her and Peter Brennan, Carrickmacross declared invalid. The statement provides details of the conflict and separation of the couple and the plight that Murphy is now in. The statement mentions a Patt Murphy, Doctor McClean of Ballybay and Dr. McNally. The statement is intended for Dr. Browne, Bishop of Kilmore.

CUL/NC/4/1846/27 Copy of letter from Ab. Rosmini, Prep. General dell' Istituto Item della Carita, Stresa to D. Giova. B Pagani, Provinciale dell' Istituto della Carita in Inghilterra. 31 December 1846 Ital. 1p Rosmini [Provost General of the Rosminians or the Institute of Charity] writes to Pagani [Provincial of the society in England] urging him to use ever effort to relieve the effect of the Famine on the impoverished Catholics of Ireland.

CUL/NC/4/1846/28 Newspaper cutting from 'The Scotsman' containing a letter Item from James Simpson to the editor. c1846 Eng. 1p In this statement Simpson refutes claims made by Mr Colquhoun, M. P. that Simpson wishes to have religion separated from education. Simpson continues by giving his opinions on National Education.

CUL/NC/4/1847/1 Draft report by Dr. Cullen on the work of M V Cousin for the Item Sacred Congregation of the Index. [c 1847] Ital. 27pp Cullen presents his opinions on the M [Victor] Cousin's work entitled 'Cours de l'histoire de la Philosophie' to the Sacred Congregation. This draft includes corrections and margin notes and is signed by Cullen.

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CUL/NC/4/1847/2 Draft notes by Dr. Cullen on the subject of the Lord Item Lieutenant Claredon's letter to Dr. Murray concerning the [c 1847 or 1848] Eng. 6pp Cullen appears to be writing on behalf of those in the hierarchy who are opposed to the Colleges' Bill. He notes that Lord Lieutenant Clarendon has mistakenly assumed that Dr. Murray's views on the bill reflect the majority of his fellow bishop's opinions. Cullen is sceptical of Claredon's treatment of Catholics drawing attention, in particular, to his address to the Calvinists of the North of Ireland, his friendship with Bunsen, Palmerton and his conduct in Spain. Cullen also criticises the Government's inaction towards the Famine in Ireland while at the same time spending resources in 'injuring the Catholic religion in Switzerland', 'endowing infidel colleges in Ireland' and 'corrupting every Catholic who was ready to sell his religion and his country'. Cullen suspects that Murray has special access to documents regarding the College Statutes. Finally he does not believe that the Archbishops of Tuam or Cashel will ever agree to act as official visitors nor does he trust the proposed inspection system.

CUL/NC/4/1847/3 Copy of the circular letter by Count A Lackersteen of Item Moorgate Street, London, Joint Secretary to the Acting Committee for the Indian O'Connell Memorial. 1847 Eng. 2pp Lackersteen appeals for donations from Europe and America towards the erection of a memorial to Daniel O'Connell in Bengal. He is supported in the venture by Archbishop Carew [Vicar Apostolic of Bengal]. He also mentions that thirty thousand pounds has been recently raised in Bengal for the relief of distressed Irish and Scotch.

CUL/NC/4/1847/4 Holograph letter from Henry Howard Burgess, Baltimore, Item Maryland, USA to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin. Also includes a copy of a letter from Patrick [Phelan], Coadjutor Bishop of Kingston to Burgess. January 1847 Eng. 3pp A Methodist preacher, named Robert Cooney, who is operating in Canada claims to have formally been a Catholic priest from Dublin. Burgess suspects this to be untrue and asks for Murray's assistance in ascertaining the truth. Phelan has confirmed that Cooney was never a priest in Kingston or Montreal. Includes envelope.

CUL/NC/4/1847/5 Holograph letter from Maurice Healy, Irish College Rome to Item Patrick Healy, Kilmore, Clashmore, Waterford. 8 January 1847 Eng. 4pp Maurice reflects in a spiritual way on the Famine in Ireland. He is anxious for news from his brother and also asks that his baptismal and conformational certificates be sent to him.

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CUL/NC/4/1847/6 Holograph letter from [L Elische] to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Item Rome. 11 January 1847 Ital. 1p [Elische] wishes to borrow a copy of 'Somma di Sardi Trenta'. He can offer loan of 'Magna Bibliotheca Sanctorum Patrum' in return.

CUL/NC/4/1847/7 Holograph letter from N. N., Rome to Rev. Padre D. Item Gioacchino Ventura, ex Generale dei PP. Tentini [Theatines], 26 January 1847 Ital. 2pp N. N., a Roman citizen, sends 20 scudi to Ventura for Famine relief in Ireland. Includes rough calculations perhaps detailing further amounts received totalling [1251 scudi].

CUL/NC/4/1847/8 Letter from Salvatore Maura, Rome to Archbishop Brunelli, Item Secretary of Propaganda. [This letter appears in the Silke catalogue but was discovered missing in January 2007] 4 February 1847 Maura and Agostino Delamonda offer 2000 cubic palms of marble for Irish relief. [Letter missing January 2007]

CUL/NC/4/1847/9 Printed paper concerning Relief to Ireland. [This document Item appears in the Silke catalogue but was discovered missing in January 2007] 15 February 1847 Paper provided an account of a public meeting in Albany on 15 February 1847 and the action of the N.Y. legislature. [Missing January 2007]

CUL/NC/4/1847/10 Holograph letter from Andrew W Cochran, Chairman of the Item General Committee, Quebec addressed to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin and , Archbishop of Dublin. 22 February 1847 Eng. 3pp Cochran sends £1500 gathered in Quebec to aid victims of the Famine in Ireland. A further £500 has been raised by the same campaign for Scotland. The money raised for Ireland is to be put into the care of Archbishops Murray and Whately to be distributed to deserving official Boards of Relief. Cochran mentions the gratitude of the residents of Quebec for the support they received after the fire in their city.

CUL/NC/4/1847/11 Holograph letter from C Curran, Montreal to Dr. Murray, Item Archbishop of Dublin 25 February 1847 Eng. 2pp Curran sends £52.2d.6p, being money publicly gathered in Baytown, Ottawa River, Canada by Rev. P. Telman, Parish Priest for those affected by the Famine in Ireland.

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CUL/NC/4/1847/12 Holograph letter from John Sweeny, Catholic Missionary, Item Chatham, Miramichi, New Brunswick to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin. 26 February 1847 Eng. 2pp Sweeny sends £300 gathered from the Irish Catholics of that area for the assistance of those affected by the Irish Famine. The money is to be transmitted to Sir John Power of Dublin for the Dublin Metropolitan Relief Committee. The money was gathered and entrusted to Sweeny, Rev. Michael Egan and the Hon Joseph Cunard. Sweeny asks that the contribution be acknowledged in 'The Tablet' and hopes to send more in April.

CUL/NC/4/1847/13 Holograph letter from William Tyler, [Bishop of Hartford], Item Providence, Rhode Island to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of 27 February 1847 Eng. 2pp Tyler transmits £191 collected for the relief of the Irish Famine by the Catholics of his diocese. In total $3,600 was collected and the bishop has decided to divide it equally amongst the four Archbishops of Ireland.

CUL/NC/4/1847/14 Draft holograph letter from Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome to Item Cardinal Cosmus Corsi, Bishop of Jesi. Also includes an English translation of a pastoral edict by Corsi on the Irish 16 and 27 February 1847 Ital. Eng. 3pp Cullen thanks Corsi on behalf of the people of Ireland and encloses the translation of the pastoral edict. The Pope has appealed for contributions to be made to help the Irish Nation and has contributed to the cause himself. The edict details the prayers, events and collections being undertaken in Rome and preaches on the virtues of generosity.

CUL/NC/4/1847/15 Holograph letter from D Murphy, Kinsale to Dr. Daniel Item Murphy, Irish College Rome and St. Agatha's. 11 March 1847 Eng. 4pp Murphy a priest in Kinsale describes the awful conditions brought on by the Famine. He mentions the overcrowded work-house, the constant funerals and proselytising. He mentions Fr. Cahill of Inishannon, Fr. D Murphy of Ballimatle and Fr. Mahony of Bandon. He is feeding 300 people every day and the numbers are increasing. He fears that the following year will be worse. He advises Dr. Murphy not to return to Ireland but to proceed directly to his mission. He sends his regards to Cullen and Kirby.

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CUL/NC/4/1847/16 Translated copy of a letter from Michael Blake, [Bishop of Item Dromore] to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 15 March 1847 Ital. 2pp Blake has received a letter from the Cardinal Prefect of Propaganda informing him that Rev. J Keenan has presented a statement outlining his dispute with the Bishop. Blake states that he is willing to resign rather than to restate his case to Propaganda. [This letter is an Italian translation of a letter sent from Blake to Cullen which is in the Cullen Collection- CUL/1356.]

CUL/NC/4/1847/17 Holograph letter from Patrick [Phelan], Titular Bishop of Item Carrhae and [Auxiliary Bishop of Kingston] to [Dr. Murray], Archbishop of Dublin. 22 March 1847 Eng. 2pp Phelan needs clergymen for his mission but is unwilling to take on Irish priests who do not come with the recommendation of their bishop. He asks Murray to send two or three young clergymen. There are approximately 70,000 Catholics in the diocese, yet only 32 priests. Most of the Irish in the diocese are poor yet they are plentiful. Often a sick call necessitates a journey of over 50 miles. Details of remittances to Ireland totalling £62.10s appear on the dorso of the letter. Beneficiaries include Mary McCoy of Adare, Ellin and Mary Delany, Ballyragget and the widow of Denis Delany of Kill, Kings County.

CUL/NC/4/1847/18 Receipt for money paid by Irish College and Dr. Cullen signed Item by [Ja. Sonisaizi] 20 March 1847 Ital. 2pp Receipts for 14:47 and 0:60.

CUL/NC/4/1847/19 Printed account of a special Papal delegation set up to Item administer relief for victims of the Tiber floods. 20 March 1847 Ital. 3pp Document provides details of the numbers of families residing in areas of Rome affected by the floods. Delegation was headed by Cardinal Patrizi. Supplement to 'Diario di Roma'.

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CUL/NC/4/1847/20 Holograph letter from William Walsh, Bishop of Halifax, St. Item Mary's, Halifax, Nova Scotia to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin. 29 March 1847 Eng. 4pp Walsh is sending £31.5s collected by St. Mary's Catechistical Society for the relief of those affected by the Famine in Ireland. The people of Halifax have already contributed to the Relief Fund, the Irish Society collection and the General Collection which amounted to over £1800 and there are also plans to establish a permanent subscription. Catholic Halifax is now at peace. Walsh congratulates Murray on his triumph over 'unprincipled opposition of the last few years'. Includes letterhead featuring a detailed etched drawing/ vedute of Halifax entitled 'Halifax, Nova Scotia. From the Narrows, Dartmouth' by W Douglas and J S Clow, published by C Mackenzie and Co, Halifax. Walsh identifies the spires of the churches on the drawing.

CUL/NC/4/1847/21 Holograph letter from William Walsh, Bishop of Halifax, St. Item Mary's, Halifax, Nova Scotia to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin. 1 April 1847 Eng. 9pp Walsh is sending £100 for Famine relief. He provides details of further collections made in his diocese including £2000 raised by the General Collection and which was given 'without distinction to creed or clime'. £1500 is being provided by the Local Parliament for Ireland and the Highlands of Scotland and £125 has been collected by the Charitable Irish Society. Walsh has chaired the first meeting of the Irish Relief Association which aims to send monthly remittances. Includes envelope.

CUL/NC/4/1847/22 Holograph letter from Patrick Phelan, Coadjutor of the Diocese Item of Kingston, Kingston to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin 23 April 1847 Eng. 2pp Phelan encloses an undisclosed amount of money procured by him and to be put towards famine relief.

CUL/NC/4/1847/23 Holograph letter from the Central Executive Committee in the Item State of New York, Albany, New York to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin. 27 April 1847 Eng. 3pp The Committee have sent their first shipment of food to Ireland to be predominantly distributed by the Society of Friends in Dublin whose secretaries are Jonathan Pim and Joseph Bewley. The Committee also wish to send 2000 barrels of corn meal to be jointly administered by the Catholic and Protestant Archbishops of Ireland. The Committee are named as Charles Jenkins, Edward Delavan, Thomas Olcott, James Dexter and John Norton.

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CUL/NC/4/1847/24 Holograph letter from John Edwards O'Kelles, Casa Item Tagliapietra, Venice to 'My Right Reverend Father.' 27 April 1847 Eng. 1p O'Kelles encloses an article detailing the lineage of the Stewards Family in Italy which he wishes to have translated into English or Irish and published in the 'Catholick Magazine of London'. O'Kelles apologises for his lack of English as he has spent all his life in Venice.

CUL/NC/4/1847/25 Draft letter probably in the hand of Dr. Cullen and addressed Item to M. B. undated [c 1847] Eng. 2pp Cullen asks M. B. to pray for 'the health of the great, the glorious D O'Connell' whom he highly praises calling him 'the brightest ornament of the C. Church'. He hopes that O'Connell will have the health to visit Pope Pius.

CUL/NC/4/1847/26 Printed pastoral letter from Charles Mac Nally, Bishop of Item Clogher. 9 May 1847 Eng. 6pp This pastoral letter announces that a 'plenary Indulgence, in ...the form of a Universal Jubilee has been proclaimed…by…Pius IX' with special privileges being granted to Ireland owing to the 'terrible afflictions, which… have come upon this country'.

CUL/NC/4/1847/27 Envelope addressed to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin sent Item by steamer and postmarked in Liverpool. [This envelope was discovered missing in January 2007] 14 May 1847 [postmark] Eng. 1p [Fr Silke noted that the handwriting on the envelope resembled that in CUL/NC/4/1847/4- Envelope now missing]

CUL/NC/4/1847/28 Holograph letter from Bernard Smith, Montecassino to Dr. Item Cullen, St. Agatha's and Irish College Rome. 18 May 1847 Eng. 4pp Rev. Joseph Broughal, who resided in the abbey for four years has died aged 71. Prior Tosti wishes to have details of Broughal's life in Ireland as he intends to write his life-story. Smith also notes the piety of Ferdinand the Second who recently visited the abbey with his queen and brother. However Smith suggests that the wealthy King could use his yearly income of eight million pounds to relieve the plight of the poor. Smith is saddened to hear of the state of Ireland and O'Connell's health.

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CUL/NC/4/1847/29 Bill for the funeral expenses of Fr Richard Power, incurred by Item the Church of Saint Salvatore in Lauro. 28 May 1847 Ital. 2pp This itemised bill amounts to 36:13. Calculations appear on the reverse of the bill and it is noted that Dr. Foran has been written to on the 8th of June

CUL/NC/4/1847/30 Printed prospectus for the College of St. Dominick, Esker, Item Athenry, Galway sent by Rev. Dr. Smith, President to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 1 June 1847 Eng. 3pp The college teaches Literature and Science with particular emphasis on Agriculture. A community of six Dominican clergymen administer the college. Francis Lynch, M.D., Loughrea is mentioned as being the physician for the school.

CUL/NC/4/1847/31 Printed notice from the Packet Office, Malta and addressed to Item Dr. Murphy, Vicar Apostolic care of Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 5 June 1847 Eng. 2pp A letter for Murphy from India has arrived in Malta and cannot be forwarded until extra postage has been paid.

CUL/NC/4/1847/32 Letter from the six Bishops of Connaught, Tuam to Pope Pius Item IX addressed to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 5 June 1847 Lat. 4pp The bishops welcome the Pope's solicitude for the suffering Irish. The Irish have remained loyal to their faith at home and have carried this loyalty abroad. They complain of unjust English laws against Catholics mentioning mixed marriages, the Charitable Requests legislation, the Royal Colleges legislation and the National Education bill and they seek advice on the latter item. The signatures of the letter are the John [MacHale], Archbishop of Tuam; Patrick McNicholas, Bishop of Achonry; Edmund [French] Bishop of Kilmacduagh; George [Plunkett Browne], Bishop of Elphin; Thomas, [Bishop Elect and Apostolic Administrator] of Killala; Laurence O'Donnell, Bishop of Galway.

CUL/NC/4/1847/33 Holograph letter from Augusto Topasi, Casa to [probably Dr. Item Cullen] also enclosing holograph letter from Francesco [Borgegoni] to Augusto Topasi 7 June 1847 Ital. 4pp These letters concern the sale of property at 'al Grillo' to the Irish College.

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CUL/NC/4/1847/34 Holograph letter from John Cantwell, Bishop of Meath, Item Mullingar to Pope Pius IX 8 June 1847 Eng. 4pp A meeting of the bishops has not been possible due to the state of the country. Cantwell takes the opportunity to thank the Pope on behalf of the 150 clergymen and 350,000 Catholics of Meath for his Encyclical letter in favour of the afflicted country of Ireland. Cantwell is strongly critical of English Government policy and particularly the National System of Education, the Charitable Bequests Act and the Colleges' Bill. He also criticises the bishops and Catholics who have supported the government. He recounts the tragic death of O'Connell, 'the bold defender of our Faith, …. the fearless advocator of our civil rights,….. the terror of England'. He fears that O'Connell's death is a victory for anti-Catholic forces and appeals for Papal support.

CUL/NC/4/1847/35 Holograph letter from Patrick and James Healy, Kilmore to Item Brother Paul / Maurice Healy care of Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 14 June 1847 Eng. 3pp Although none of the Healy family have died from starvation, Uncle William Foley has died of fever as has James Condon of Knockanisis. The Famine is reaching more 'comfortable' families and they are unable to assist their neighbours, the majority of whom are less-well-off. James has been unable to secure the required baptismal certificates as the records have 'gone astray', however he is certain that Rev. Edmond Prendergast PP baptised him in January 1807.

CUL/NC/4/1847/36 Holograph letter from G Rossat, Vicar General, Verdun to Dr. Item Murray, Archbishop of Dublin. Also includes a note from Murray, Rahan Lodge, Tullamore to Dr. O'Connell and a response from the same to same. 24 June 1847 Eng. 4pp £227.12.2 was contributed by Murray in the previous year to the fund for the of Agra. Two young priests from Verdun are at present at College of All Hallows, they are destined for Agra and Rossat hopes that Murray will contribute to the costs of their travel. In response to Pope Pius IX's request, money has been collected in the Diocese of Verdun for Famine relief in Ireland. Murray asks Dr. O'Connell to investigate if any money belonging to Dr. Borghi of Agra is in the archdiocese's funds.

CUL/NC/4/1847/37 Holograph letter from Thomas Griffiths, 35 Golden Square, Item London to M. D. Talbot Esq. 30 June 1847 Eng. 2pp Griffiths congratulates Talbot on the publication of his 'controversial work' which he hopes will remove prejudice and propagate the Catholic Faith.

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CUL/NC/4/1847/38 Holograph receipts from Pietro Bonanni, Sculptor of the Item Adademia di Carrara to [Dr. Cullen], Rector of the Irish College Rome. 7 November 1844- 3 September 1847 Ital. 6pp These receipts are for work done on a marble statue of the Madonna and Child commissioned by Father Corr of Dublin.

CUL/NC/4/1847/39 Holograph letter from Mary Teresa Collis, Presentation Item Convent, Dingle, Kerry to Cardinal Fransoni, Prefect of Propaganda Fide, Rome 10 July 1847 Eng. 4pp Collis has been unable to thank Fransoni for the money for the orphanage until now due to fever which visited her community. She also thanks Dr. Cullen for his help. She has also succeeded in getting eighty pounds from the English government. However she is concerned that certain Protestants are proselytising and mentions the village of Ventry as an example of this. She laments the death of O'Connell and mentions that he collected seventy pounds for the orphanage.

CUL/NC/4/1847/40 Holograph letter from William Drake, 9 Berry's Building, Item Rathmines to Reverend James Quinn, Irish College Rome. 21 July 1847 Eng. 4pp Drake, a newly ordained priest, enquires after other students of the College and mentions Fr. Norris and Hampson. There are reports that the potato disease is now affecting the south of Ireland. Dry beans are being sold as an alternative to potatoes which are now selling at 2½ pence a pound compared to one pence a pound in England. Arrangements are being made to solemnise the funeral service of O'Connell. However 'coarse invectives are sometimes to be heard' about O'Connell and his family from priests. Drake is soon to travel to the Indian mission and hopes Fr. Matt will decide to also travel there. He sends his regards to Cullen, Kirby, Croke, Forest, MacHale, Kilduff, Irwin, McCormick, Burke, Moran, Dunne, Forde, Trevor, Barlow and Brother Paul.

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CUL/NC/4/1847/41 Holograph letter from Dr. W Walsh, Saint Mary's, Halifax, Item Nova Scotia to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. [10] September 1847 Eng. 8pp Walsh has recently visited Dr. Fraser and believes that Dr. McKinnen has helped to change Fraser's mind regarding his Vicar General. Walsh has also been shown goodwill by Dr. McDonnell of Charlotte Town and Dr. Dollard and has been appointed Vicar General of Arichat. He has suggested that the bishops of 'the lower provinces' which share similar language, habits and customs should meet regularly which could eventually result in the five diocese being made into an Ecclesiastical Province. Dr. Dollard also believes that an Archbishop should be appointed to the Lower Provinces. Despite the influx of Irish Catholics into Quebec, Irish or Scotch priests are hardly tolerated and he is concerned about present or future hostility from the French-Canadian clergy and the Bishop of Montreal. 'Old Gallicanism' has found its last refugee in Canada. He asks Cullen or Kirby to bring this matter to the attention of the Cardinal Prefect of Propaganda. He has heard rumours of a plot in Rome but is certain that Lambruschini is innocent. He is critical of Metternich and Austria.

CUL/NC/4/1847/42 Holograph letter from D. Gioacchino Ventura, ex-General of Item the Theatines, Rome 10 September 1847 Ital. 2pp Ventura believes that Mazzini's book on 'civilla italiana' will be refuted if the Jesuits are loyal to the Pope.

CUL/NC/4/1847/43 Letter from the Sacred Congregation of the Regulars to Item Monsignor Palma, Cancon della Patriarcali Basilica Liberiano. 30 September 1847 Ital. 4pp This letter concerns proposals for the reform of Regular life. Includes mention of Cancon Graziosi. Also includes draft notes on the same subject in a separate hand which includes the date 22 January 1848.

CUL/NC/4/1847/44 Printed letter from Edward Maginn, Bishop of Derry, St. Item Columb's College, Londonderry. 14 October 1847 Eng. 1p Maginn authorises the bearer of this letter, Rev. Hegarty to solicit contributions for the creation of a nunnery school in Derry for the education of Catholic girls. At present Catholic middle class girls must 'resort to sectarian establishments' to receive education.

CUL/NC/4/1847/45 Draft holograph letter from Dr. Cullen, St. Vincent's, Item Castleknock to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin 18 October 1847 Eng. 3pp Cullen gives a brief report of the Irish College to Murray. There are fifty students presently attending the college. Of those recently ordained one went to Corfu, another went to Trinidad and four travelled to Hyderabad in the East Indies.

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CUL/NC/4/1847/46 Holograph receipt made out to Dr. Cullen and signed by Item Thomas Feeny, Bishop of Killala, Dublin 26 October 1847 Eng. 1p Receipt is for £20 given to the destitute poor of the Diocese of Killala by Cullen.

CUL/NC/4/1847/47 Draft letter from John MacHale, Archbishop of Tuam to Item Cardinal Fransoni. 27 October 1847 Lat. 18pp In this substantially revised draft MacHale discusses the Famine and the Queen's Colleges, [Fr Silke suggested that the draft may be in Cullen's hand. MacHale's name and date are clearly visible on the draft]

CUL/NC/4/1847/48 Copy of letter from the Archbishops of Dublin and Armagh Item and the Bishops of Kilmore, Raphoe, Down and Connor, Kildare, Kilalloe, Cork and Limerick to Cardinal Fransoni. November 1847 Lat. 1p The prelates will obey the Rescript of the Pope on the colleges issue but argue that Propaganda is not properly informed on the matter.

CUL/NC/4/1847/49 Receipt from 'Tablet' Office, 5 Brydges Street, Strand to Dr. Item Cullen. November 1847 Eng. pp Receipt is for a subscription to 'The Tablet' magazine for 1847 as supplied by George Dismore, General Newspaper Agent.

CUL/NC/4/1847/50 Formal address entitled 'The Address of the Catholics of Item Ireland to His Holiness Pope Pius IX' signed on behalf of the Meeting by the Chairman, John O'Connell, M.P. for the City of Limerick and City of Kilkenny, Dublin. November 1847 Eng. 4pp The authors of this appeal argue the case for the re-establishment of an independent Parliament for Ireland. They believe that the present Famine in Ireland demonstrates this need 'because after forty seven years experience of the control of our affairs by others, we find our country and our people reduced down to nearly utter destitution and death!'

CUL/NC/4/1847/51 Holograph letter from John Cantwell, Bishop of Meath, Item Mullingar to Dr. Dowley, President, Castleknock Seminary, Castleknock. 8 November 1847 Eng. 2pp Cantwell wishes Cullen to purchase a lamp for him in Lyon on his journey back to Rome.

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CUL/NC/4/1847/52 Holograph letter from Michael Slattery, Archbishop of Cashel, Item Thurles to Rev. P Cooper 19 November 1847 Eng. 4pp Slattery believes that an effort will be made by 'the friends of those colleges to get the authorities at Rome to reconsider their decision'. He believes that a Catholic University will fail for want of means and a refusal of Government permission to confer degrees. Funds would be especially scarce at this time for such a venture. Catholic Provincial Colleges might be feasible only if unity amongst the hierarchy is re-established. He will write to Cullen in Liverpool.

CUL/NC/4/1847/53 Holograph letter from Mary Paula Cullen, Superioress, Item Convent of Our Lady of Mercy, Westport to Cardinal Feast of St. Ambrose [7 December 1847] Eng. 4pp Cullen thanks Fransoni for his contribution of £50 to the convent for the relief of the poor. Hundreds of children are being fed daily in the school and between three and four hundred girls attend the school. She states that a wealthy neighbouring school is engaging in proselytising. Four of the sisters contracted fever during the course of their work and one has died.

CUL/NC/4/1847/54 Printed letter from [Peter Odescalchi], President di Polizia, Item Rione 1 Monti, Rome to Dr. Cullen 31 December 1847 Ital. 1p The Presidenza di Polizia seeks information for a census.

CUL/NC/4/1847/55 Printed copy of statements, in Italian and English, made to the Item Holy See by Sir Robert Kean, Rev. D Kirwan and I. Ennis, Envoy of the Archbishop of Dublin in favour of the Queen's Colleges. This document was posted to Rev. James Maher, PP, Carlow. 1847 Eng. Ital. 4pp This address argues in favour of the new Queen's Colleges in Ireland. It refutes a number of objection voiced against the colleges including one stating that the deans or chaplains ought to be appointed by the Catholic Bishops. The authors also contend that the English government have in recent decades passed laws favourable to Catholics and that there is no truth to the view that their intention is to convert the Catholic youth to Protestantism. Ennis notes that the Protestant President of the northern Queen's College, Rev. Henry is well respected by the Catholic Bishops. This document has been translated back into English from an Italian translation as the printers note that they have been unable to see the original English document.

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CUL/NC/4/1848/1 Accounts of the Irish College Rome in Cullen's hand. Item January 1848 Ital. 1p The account notes money given to Bartolome Curtodi, Signore Calisti, Monsignore Grati, Giacomo Smith, Romoaldo and Dr. Berardi.

CUL/NC/4/1848/2 Holograph letters from P Cooper, Dublin to Mrs Kennedy and Item Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 2 January 1848 Eng. 4pp Cooper asks Kennedy to forward this and an enclosed letter from Dr. Slattery to Dr. Cullen as he feels that Cullen's mail is being tampered with at the post office. Cooper has read in the papers that Kennedy has had a 'Resolution on the 19th gotten up by Sterbini'. He advises Kennedy to be circumspect in speaking his mind on these subjects as there are great differences between freedom of speech in Rome and England. He sends his regards to the nuns of Santa Croce and asks Kennedy to procure a copy of 'The Manners of the Christians' by Fleury and Zaccaria. Cooper's letter to Cullen concerns developments in the dispute over the Education question in the aftermath of the Papal Rescript on the subject. Many Catholics have nonetheless applied for professorships in the new college encouraged by Dr. Murray and others. Dr. MacHale has called for a provincial synod but this will surely lead to more division. Cooper believes that the erection of a Catholic University would remedy the situation but that Dr. Murray will never agree to this.

CUL/NC/4/1848/3 Holograph letter to Henry Meagher, care of Dr. Kirby, Irish Item College Rome from his father in Waterford. 2 January 1848 Eng. 4pp As Parliament is been adjourned, Meagher's father has arrived home from London. He mentions that the postal service has become unreliable. He is critical of the ideology and conquests of the Radicals in Switzerland and the English government which applauds them. He hopes that the Pope and the Jesuits will be able to resist similar disturbances in the Papal States.

CUL/NC/4/1848/4 Printed circular letter from John MacHale, Archbishop of Item Tuam to his clergy in Tuam. Feast of Saint Casimir [4 March] 1848 Eng. 2pp In his Lenten address MacHale dwells upon the Famine. He states the need for public charity, condemns proselytism especially when intermingled with education and charity and also condemns the rule that debars those owning more than a quarter of an acre from state relief. He also expresses dismay that the Pope's temporal power is under threat. MacHale inserts a number of Irish phrases into the address.

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CUL/NC/4/1848/5 Holograph letter from Girolamo Arcis. Olivieri to Domenico Item Taffo, St. Agatha's College. 7 February 1848 Ital. 2pp Arcis seeks a mass intention for a Signore Quin.

CUL/NC/4/1848/6 Holograph letter from William Ford, 43 Dame Street, Dublin to Item [John Cantwell] Bishop of Meath, Mullingar. 8 March 1848 Eng. 4pp Ford is a Town Clerk and Crown solicitor who also acted as attorney for O'Connell. He encloses a resolution for the Bishop and the Holy See supporting the clergy and hierarchy of Ireland which was passed at a 'respectable and influential meeting' at which he acted as secretary. He notes that while the meeting was well attended certain notable 'Noblemen [Catholics]' did not attend on the grounds that they did not wish to mix religion with politics. Ford sends his regards to Dr. Cullen and thanks him for taking care of his son who was previously a student at the college.

CUL/NC/4/1848/7 Holograph letter from M. [Helen] Gertrude, St. Joseph's to her Item brother, Henry. 9 March 1848 Eng. 4pp Gertrude, a nun at St. Joseph's, apologises at not have replied sooner. She mentions Dr. [C or E] 'procrastinations and consequent dilemmas' at Propaganda. She looks forwards to Henry's return in spring and sends her regards to Mr O'Connor.

CUL/NC/4/1848/8 Printed copy of a letter from Lord Clarendon, Lord Lieutenant Item of Ireland to Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin including a section of the rules for students and professors for the Queens Colleges in Ireland. 19 March 1848 Eng. 2pp Clarendon requests Murray to send the amended statutes of the Queens Colleges to the Holy See. He sends Murray the statutes of the colleges as they relate to religion and the moral conduct of students and professors. He also expresses his respect for the Pope's judgement and character. [See also CUL/NC/4/1847/2]

CUL/NC/4/1848/9 Holograph letter from Michael Slattery, [Archbishop of Item Cashel], Thurles to John MacHale, Archbishop of Tuam. 5 April 1848 Eng. 2pp Dr. Nicholson has brought with him to Rome a letter from Lord Clarendon in which he expresses his respect for the Catholic religion. Slattery contests this and quotes a passage from an article on Clarendon's connection to Borrow in Spain from the Dublin Review No.28. Borrow was attempting to introduce a new Bible into Spain with the help of the Duke of Rivas.

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CUL/NC/4/1848/10 Letter from Fr. D Louis, Madras to Pope Pius IX containing Item testimonies from witnesses. 13 September 1848 Eng. Lat. 4pp Louis complains that Dr. O'Connor has not observed an agreement made prior to his ordination regarding his residence and maintenance. He draws on the testimony of Fr. Ponnootarnby Swaniyar, P Sindooyroyen, P Sarvaoolamarayen and M Ayanooh who witnessed the agreement.

CUL/NC/4/1848/11 Holograph letter from Peter Daly, PP of St. Nicholas and St. Item James in Galway to The Cardinal Prefect of Propaganda Fide care of Monsignor Barnabo. 2 June 1848 Eng. 13pp Daly provides a report of the state of religion and the system of public education in Ireland to Cardinal Fransoni, Propaganda. Daly begins with an account of the with regards to education in force during the 1700s. The relaxation of these laws in 1793 lead to the establishment of Catholic schools that had by 1826 530,000 scholars. He criticises the 'Kildare Street' Board of Education which operated in the 1820's and to a lesser extent the present National Board of Education which is attempting to lessen the influence of the Catholic clergy in education. He details the mishandling of education in the Province of Connaught through the government appointment of a young Catholic priest as head of the provincial college [in Galway]. He appeals for support from the Holy See.

CUL/NC/4/1848/12 Holograph letter from Michael Scanlon, PP, Bally Gibbon, Item Nenagh to Dr. MacHale, Archbishop of Tuam 8 June 1848 Eng. 4pp Scanlon complains to MacHale about what he feels are unjust treatment being inflicted upon the clergy of Killaloe by their bishop, [Dr. Kennedy]. Kennedy has denounced, suspended and demoted many priests for their political beliefs especially for their support of O'Connell and their opposition to the Bequests Bill and Colleges' Bill. Amongst those affected are the PP of Shinrone, Fr. Molony PP of Killanena, Fr. Dollard PP of Dysart, Fr. Nolan PP of Dunkirrin, Fr. Birmingham PP of Burrisakane, Fr. Kinyon and the CC of Carrigaholt. Kennedy has also publicly spoken out against Fr. Vaughan VG of Killaloe, Dr. Browne and Dr. MacHale. Scanlon notes the communication from MacHale to Dr. Cantwell and the news that Fr. Ennis is travelling to Rome with the revised colleges' regulations. He appeals to the Archbishop for help or advice.

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CUL/NC/4/1848/13 Copy of letter from James Glynn, PP of Killanine [probably to Item Dr. Cooper, Marlborough Street]. Also includes a note from John MacHale, Archbishop of Tuam to 'My dear Lord.' 17 June 1848 Eng. 2pp Glynn condemns Dr. Kirwan of the neighbouring parish of Outerard for failing to counteract proselytism and also in failing to support his curate Fr. McGrath in his efforts to expose the practice. He also claims that Kirwan took no steps to relieve the starvation of his parishioners and in fact recently bought himself a new carriage. MacHale notes that the letter from Glynn originated from enquiries made by Dr. Cooper at the suggestion of Dr. Cullen in Rome. He anticipates that Cooper will transmit this letter to Cullen.

CUL/NC/4/1848/14 Holograph letter from A Bishop, Ballymacward [, Item Bishop of Clonfert] to John MacHale, Archbishop of Tuam, Irish College Rome. [This letter is missing its final page] 13 June 1848 Eng. 2pp The recently consecrated bishop asks MacHale or Dr. Cullen to have his 'visit ad limina' adjusted to coincide with the other Irish prelates. He also wishes to have the power to erect the 'Via Crucis' [Stations of the Cross] in chapels and oratories throughout his diocese. There is only one Franciscan convent at Banagher in the diocese. Finally the bishop gives details of a contested bequest from the late Dr. Coen which involves himself, Rev. John Macklin PP and Rev. Michael Clarke PP and Mr Paul Dalphin. [missing last page]

CUL/NC/4/1848/15 Copy of letter from James Glynn, PP of Killanine translated Item into Italian by Dr. Cullen. Also includes related newspaper 17 January 1848 Eng. Ital. 3pp This letter is a translation of parts of Glynn's letter to Dr. Cooper numbered CUL/NC/4/1848/13. In it he criticises Dr. Kirwan PP of Outerard. Newspaper clippings carry a condemnation of Dr. Kirwan's appointment to the 'Presidency of the Godless College of Galway'. The article notes that Kirwan preached a sermon against the National Board of Education in 1840 but has now appeared to have changed his views.

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CUL/NC/4/1848/16 Holograph letter from M Flanagan, Francis Street Parochial Item House to John MacHale, Archbishop of Tuam, Rome. 1 July 1848 Eng. 4pp Flanagan notes that upwards on 170 signed a petition condemning the Charitable Bequests legislation. He, however, has not been able to procure a similar petition signed by these clergy stating their opposition to the Colleges. Dr. Ennis, who has gone to Rome, is mistaken if he believes that the majority of the Dublin clergy support the new Colleges. Flanagan is critical of same groups of bishops who, without consulting their brethren, independently communicate with the Protestant Government on matters which affect all the hierarchy and clergy. He gives as an example Archbishop [Murray's] recent transmission of the statutes of the new Colleges from Viceroy [Clarendon] to the Pope.

CUL/NC/4/1848/17 Holograph letter from Peter Daly, Galway to Dr. MacHale, Item Archbishop of Tuam, Irish College Rome. 2 July 1848 Eng. 4pp Daly's submissive letter written from Rome and a decree from Propaganda have not induced his Bishop to lift his suspension. He suspects that the memorial he wrote, at the bequest of the Sacred Congregation and MacHale, which was critical of Dr. Kirwan, may have found its way back to his bishop. He intends to write to Monsignore Barnabo in Rome and also asks MacHale to use his power as Archbishop to intervene. Although the crops look well the weather is poor which will prolong starvation and poverty.

CUL/NC/4/1848/18 Holograph letter from M Quinn, Secunderabad, Bombay to Item Rev. James Quinn, Irish College Rome. 5 July 1848 Eng. 4pp Quinn has dedicated his last volume to Dr. Cullen. He appeals for news from Rome. He describes the climate, the houses and the people of India. The natives are, he believes, 'not very talented' but that a 'low cunningness that seems to pervade the whole race'. He has heard that morality is low amongst them but states that he has not witnessed any licentiousness that could not be easily found in Paris or London. He describes his visit to Hyderabad riding on an elephant and dining with Nizam's unpopular Minister of State. He is critical of English rule in India claiming that their sole objective is to seek pleasure and make fortunes without making improvements. His ministry is comprised of nearly 800 British Catholics, principally Irish soldiers. He enquires of his 'exeat' from Dublin and finally describes how he has seen Africans take snuff in their mouths rather than their noses.

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CUL/NC/4/1848/19 Newspaper cutting of article entitled 'The Catholic Church in Item the Colonies- the Government Grant' originally taken from the South Australian Register, Adelaide. 5 July [1848] Eng. 2pp This article in an Irish newspaper reports on a meeting of Catholics in the Church of West-terrace, Australia. The meeting discussed the reasons why Bishop Murphy decided to decline aid receivable under the Church Act due to the 'annoying impediments' and conditions which were imposed. This aid had been sought for a new church at Willunga. Resolutions in favour of the bishop were made by Mr Johnson, Mr Counsel, James Nowland, Mr Devine, Rev. Bachhaus and Mr E McEllister.

CUL/NC/4/1848/20 Brief of Pius IX signed by Cardinal Lambruschini. Item 7 July 1848 Lat. 5pp This brief concerns the Congregation of the Third Order of St. Francis, Marseilles.

CUL/NC/4/1848/21 Newspaper clipping containing a printed and published letter Item from Dr. Ennis, Rome to Dr. Gray 27 June 1848 Eng. 1p Ennis claims to have been misrepresented in the June edition of 'The Tablet' by Dr. Gray's Roman correspondents. Ennis is on a mission to Rome to lobby in favour of the Colleges' Bill.

CUL/NC/4/1848/22 Holograph letter from Peter Daly, PP St. Jacobs Rahoon, Item Galway to Monsignor Barnabo 10 July 1848 Lat. 3pp Daly has written to Barnabo on August 2nd to complain of unjust treatment by his bishop. His curate informed his parishioners that he had been suspended and the bishop later humiliated him. He seeks the protection of the Holy See and refers to the Rescript of 27th April 1834.

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CUL/NC/4/1848/23 Holograph letter from N. O'Flanagan, Ballymahon, Ireland to Item 'My Lord' 15 August 1848 Eng. 4pp O'Flanagan is responding to a bishop in Rome. He expresses concern at the alarming temporal position of the Pope. He also mentions the 'ruinous consequences of the Young Ireland teaching' and 'their mad attempt at insurrection'. Smyth O'Brien's vanity deluded him into thinking that they would have more support and on the advice of the priests the people have abandoned them. All [Land League] agitation has ceased and 'conciliation hall' has been closed as the people's spirits have become paralysed. John O'Connell does not appear on the stage any more and 'The Clubs' receive no encouragement. The potato crop has again failed, blight has also attacked the wheat crop and the shopkeepers are going out of business. There are attempts to petition for a periodical session of Parliament in Ireland. Parliament are spending £4 million on building Glebes for the priests instead of feeding the hungry.

CUL/NC/4/1848/24 Holograph letter from A. V. Valkenburg, Echt to Monsieur Van Item Buren, College de la Propaganda, Rome 29 July 1848 Dutch 4pp

CUL/NC/4/1848/25 Copy of letter from the students of first, second and third Item Camerata, Mont' Alto addressed to 'Eccellenza' [Cardinal Prefect of Propaganda]. 1 September 1848 Ital. 3pp The pupils wish to register a complaint concerning the Vice-rector of the Irish College who is requiring them to do additional study for the autumn holidays and who has treated them disdainfully. Dr. Cullen is absent at this time. [See also CUL/1937 for a second copy of this letter]

CUL/NC/4/1848/26 Holograph letter from unidentified writer, Buncrana addressed Item to 'My dear good Lord' [Possibly Bishop Maginn to Archbishop MacHale- missing ending of letter] 16 August 1848 Eng. 4pp The writer judges Dr. Ennis' s defence of the Statutes [re. Colleges] to be a miserable failure. The writer and the Bishop of Clogher have sent off their replies to the Cardinal Prefect's letter. They are both opposed to the new Academies and mixed education of the middle classes. He holds in low regard the morality practiced in the Protestant colleges in Dublin, Edinburgh and Oxford. He is dismayed that Dr. Ennis has spoken in favour of Dr. Henry of the Ulster Academy and a Commissioner of National Education. Dr. Henry, a Presbyterian, in the past made outrageous statements that offended both Dr. Whately and Archbishop Murray. [Letter incomplete]

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CUL/NC/4/1848/27 Holograph letter from F Haly, Graignamanagh to Dr. MacHale, Item Archbishop of Tuam, Irish College Rome. 1 September 1848 Eng. 4pp Haly had been totally opposed to the original Colleges' Bill, and while he still expresses concern he feels that the amendments have rendered the bill more palatable. He considers it more prudent for the hierarchy to remain within the system so that they can retain influence over it and thereby protect the morals of the Catholic youth who will surely go to these colleges. Nineteen years of opposition to government policy has yielded little in his opinion.

CUL/NC/4/1848/28 Holograph letter from P Doria, Albano to [possibly Dr. Cullen] Item 9 September 1848 Eng. 2pp Doria repeats that he cannot rent lands to James Browne, who has already undertaken improvements in land taken from Prince Borghese. He must be excused because his ex-lessees do not like foreigners. [see also CUL/1638]

CUL/NC/4/1848/29 Petition entitled 'The humble Petition of Roman Catholics of Item Madras', Madras to Pope Pius IX, Rome. Includes envelope. 12 September 1848 Eng. 4pp The petitioners object to the appointment of Dr. Drusipare as successor to the late Dr. Halicarnass in Pondicherry on the grounds of immorality and also disapprove of the immorality of the Vicar-general Dr. Fennelly. They wish to elect their own prelate according to their ancient custom. The petition mentions the following clergymen; Filorent Deviller, P Amboo, Dr. Carew, Rev. Motlet, Rev. Jarrige and Rev. P D Lawis. There appears to be a difference between European and Indian customs which has exacerbated the situation. [Includes envelope]

CUL/NC/4/1848/30 Holograph letter from Fr. D Louis Ponnousamiar, Madras to Item Pope Pius IX, Rome 13 September 1848 Ital. 7pp Louis continues to complain that Dr. O'Connor failed to honour an agreement made at the time of his ordination regarding his residence and maintenance. [Includes envelope]

CUL/NC/4/1848/31 Holograph letter from David Basil Dunne, Tivoli to Andrea Item Mogliazzi, Via delle Tre Pile, Rome 20 September 1848 Ital. 2pp Dunne asks Mogliazzi to persuade the Vice-rector and Rector to grant their consent for his plan.

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CUL/NC/4/1848/32 Newspaper clipping entitled 'The Irish Prelates- The Poor and Item the Pension' and 'Mr John O'Connell- an address to the Queen' taken from 'The Freeman's Journal'. 14 October 1848 Eng. 2pp In the first article the Catholic prelates of Ireland are reported as calling upon Government to take immediate steps to relieve the plight of the poor in the forthcoming season stating that measures heretofore undertaken have been inadequate. John O'Connell in his open letter calls for a petition to be submitted pleading for clemency for Mr William Smith O'Brien.

CUL/NC/4/1848/33 Holograph letter from N [Nicholas] Wiseman, [later Cardinal], Item 35 Golden Square, London to Mrs Ashton 21 October 1848 Eng. 3pp Wiseman regrets that he has no means of assisting Mrs Grant, who is resident in Rome, and no vacancy 'in our college' [possibly English College Rome] for any of her children. He will remember her to his mother.

CUL/NC/4/1848/34 Holograph letter from Antonio Morey, Paris to M. l'Abbe Forn, Item Professeur au College des Irlandais, Italia 3 November 1848 Sp. 2pp Morey sends personal greetings and news.

CUL/NC/4/1848/35 Holograph letter from L Grasset, Paris to P Martin, ai Trinitarii Item Strada Condotti, Rome 9 November 1848 Sp. 2pp Grasset sends news of the following colleagues, Sig. D. Antonio in Belgica, D. Ignacio in Marsella, P Lacallein in Malta and Senoras de Conflans.

CUL/NC/4/1848/36 Holograph letter from Thomas MacHale, Tuam to [John Item MacHale], Archbishop of Tuam, Irish College Rome. 8 November 1848 Eng. 3pp Thomas congratulates the Archbishop on 'the signal defeat at Rome of English influence and corruption' which was the Pope's declaration that the government colleges were fraught with intrinsic evils. The Archbishop will unfortunately have to witness the sad scenes of the previous winter on his return to Ireland.

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CUL/NC/4/1848/37 Newspaper cutting from the 'Dublin Weekly Register' which Item reprints letters from 1799 from Irish prelates regarding the Act of Union. 11 November 1848 Eng. 2pp These letters, entitled 'The Castlereagh Papers', are from Irish Prelates and politicians on the subject of the Act of Union, to which most are favourably disposed. Includes letters from Dr. Troy to Robert Marshall. Dr. Bray to Dr. Troy. Dr. Dillon to Dr. Troy, Dr. Moylan to Sir J Hippesly, Dr. Troy to J Cox Hughes, Dr. Plunkett to Lord Castlereagh, Rev. Dr. Lennan to Dr. Troy, Dr. Troy to Sir J Hippesly.

CUL/NC/4/1848/38 Receipt to Dr. Cullen from John Hogan, Rome being an Item instalment for a marble bust of Daniel O'Connell 23 November 1848 Eng. 1p Receipt is for a marble bust of O'Connell executed by Hogan for Rev. Dr. Miley of Dublin. Cullen has paid 125 Roman dollars in part payment for the bust.

CUL/NC/4/1848/39 Newspaper cutting from 'The Freeman's Journal' relating to Item Dr. Murphy's expulsion from India. 24 November [1848] Eng. 1p This article references a report from 'The Bombay Times' of October 4th which provides the background to Dr. Murphy's expulsion from his own church in Secunderbad, India by the British Authorities. This followed the destruction of a church at Secunderabad by men of the 84th regiment. Also mentioned are Rev. McSweeny, Dr. Fennelly, Dr. Quin and Mr John McSweeny.

CUL/NC/4/1848/40 Newspaper cutting from 'The Freeman's Journal' relating to Item Dr. Murphy's expulsion from India. 24 November 1848 Eng. 1p This article discusses the background to the case that has lead to the removal of Dr. Murphy, a native of Cork, which the paper describes as 'British Bigotry. Murphy's mission mainly consists of Irish Catholic soldiers of the British Army. The incident took place after Murphy's church was taken from him and granted to a rival 'schismatic priest and his deluded followers.'

CUL/NC/4/1848/41 Newspaper cutting from 'The Cork Examiner' relating to a Item proposal to endow the Irish Catholic Church. 29 November 1848 Eng. 1p The article is critical of the proposal to appropriate the repayments on loans granted during the Irish Famine and direct these repayments towards the endowment of the Catholic Church in Ireland. The article argues that this is a opportune and 'mongrel measure.'

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CUL/NC/4/1848/42 Newspaper cutting from 'The Cork Examiner' in support of Item 'The Queens Colleges.' 29 November 1848 Eng. 1p The article is reacting to the Pope's declaration against mixed education. It is particularly critical of Rev. Dean Dawson, Vicar General of Ardagh's circular to his priests in which he opposes the colleges.

CUL/NC/4/1848/43 Holograph letter from John Joseph, Ireland to Dinny Moore, Item Irish College Rome. [probably J Miley to Dr. Cullen] 14 December 1848 Eng. 2pp [This coded letter refers probably to the proposed System of National Education] It refers to the recipients acquaintance at 'Moone Mills' who is very interested in the 'Law Suit'; 'No 9 South' [Dr. Murray] who is determined to do or say nothing; 'the lion' [Dr. MacHale] who is here and will make war 'when he gets into his own den' and 'the head stewards' [bishops] and 'the undercaretakers' [clergy]. 'A sound is likely to issue from the Rock of Cashel' [Dr. Slattery]. Also refers to 'The Moone man', 'Mr Maher', 'Dr. Bombay' and 'Mr Tom of Liverpool'.

CUL/NC/4/1848/44 Holograph letter from A Barnabo, Propaganda to E O'Reilly, Item Maynooth College. 18 December 1848 Ital. 1p Barnabo transmits this Rescript to Reilly granting a dispenstion to a fifteen year old girl.

CUL/NC/4/1848/45 Holograph letter from [possibly J Miley] to M McHugh [Dr. Item Cullen], Irish College Rome. [31 December 1848] Eng. 4pp [This coded letter refers probably to the disquiet caused by the proposed new System of National Education]. Refers to No 9 [Dr. Murray] who has not given sanction, Moone Man who went to his head steward [possibly bishop] in W. R. [possibly Westland Row], the Archbishop of Cashel who is on the side of the Holy See but thinks he has done enough. 'The PP who presided at the R. Exch. Meeting has been [sited] soundly by the head steward who is at the bottom of most of this mischief and who has been heard to hint broadly enough schismatical menace.' The author fears the 'horrors of Schism'.

CUL/NC/4/1848/46 Envelope addressed to Rev. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin, Item Mountjoy Square, Dublin from correspondent in 'Sydney' 18 July or 13 December 1848 Eng. 2pp Envelope addressed to Dr. Murray with postmark from Sydney, Australia.

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CUL/NC/4/1849/1 Holograph letter from [possibly J Miley], Eblana to Dinny Item Moore [Dr. Cullen], Irish College Rome. 4 January 1849 Eng. 3pp [This coded letter probably relates to the controversy surrounding the System of National Education amongst the hierarchy]. Letters are being sent by two archbishops and eight bishops 'postulating… the withdrawal.. of the R.' and the [letter] of 9 [Dr. Murray] is so strong 'that the Gt. [may] make it public'. H…n [Hamilton] has gone to Rome. The writer will do all he can through the synods. Also mentions 'Quello di Galvia', T [possibly MacHale] Dr. K. [Kirwan], Dr. O'D. [O'Donnell] and Carb. B. Includes seal with monogram 'M'

CUL/NC/4/1849/2 Receipt from Gregorio Bernardinio, Via della Carita Presso Item Mon Serrato to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 13 January 1849 Ital. 1p Receipt is for 8 scudi 50 for a silver reliquary

CUL/NC/4/1849/3 Receipt from [Gv. Bonisuzzi] to Dr. Cullen Item 15 January 1849 Ital. 1p Receipt is for 6 scudi 60 for books purchased.

CUL/NC/4/1849/4 Holograph letter from P Cooper, Marlborough Street, Dublin Item to Mrs Kennedy, 5 Via Gregoriana, Rome. 18 January 1849 Eng. 4pp Cooper laments the fact that the Pope has fled Rome which is now 'under the oppression of the vilest scum.' The expedition that is setting off from Toulon will soon finish off Signor Sterbini. He later writes that this expedition was a 'blind thunderbolt' and that he has heard of bloodshed in Rome. Cooper does not see any wrong in Kennedy maintaining her friendship with Dr. Grant. He encloses letters to his friends and one to Dr. C [Cullen] stating that Dr. Hughes of New York might be a candidate for a position that will go before Propaganda. There has been mirth at Levee over the Tuam meeting.

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CUL/NC/4/1849/5 Holograph letter from [J Miley] to Mr Hughson [Dr. Cullen], Item Irish College Rome. 21 January 1849 Eng. 4pp [This coded letter chiefly relates to the controversy surrounding the System of National Education amongst the hierarchy]. The Bishop of Cloyne and Ross [David Walsh] and the successor to Saint Columba [Edward Maginn of Derry] have both died. The Dean believes that [Mr C.] is not fit for the priesthood yet he is a standing guest at [Westland] Row. J. C, a former student of Cullen, spoke against Dr. MacHale at Westland Row and Dr. O'D has deserted in the West. He also mentions the [bishops of] Meath, the West, Cashel, Wexford, Ossory and Dr. McHugh from whom he has received a letter. [Miley] asks [Cullen] to send him a brief history of the chief historical civic and political events that he has witnessed in Rome since he first arrived. He specifically enquires of Lord Earl Grey's proposal for a representative system to the Holy See. Includes seal with monogram 'M'

CUL/NC/4/1849/6 Receipt from Francisco M. Orlandi to Michael Callaghan. Item 16 February 1849 Ital. 1p Receipt is for two cows purchased by Callaghan

CUL/NC/4/1849/7 Holograph letter from [J Miley] to Mr Dinny Moore [Dr. Item Cullen], Irish College Rome. 6 March 1849 [postmark] Eng. 4pp [This coded letter chiefly relates to the controversy surrounding the System of National Education amongst the hierarchy]. A priest named C. [possibly Cooper] preached a strong sermon in W.R. [Westland Row] which caused violence outside the church which was apparently reported by a policeman to the Commissioner of Police. This fact was told to the writer by Mr James O'F, a brother of the Commissioner. C.'s parish priest has asked C. to apologise for the sermon. A committee for the C.U. [Catholic University] might be formed in Easter Week which the writer [Miley] is in favour of. [Miley] has also asked J. O'C [John O'Connell] to interrogate the ministry about the T….s [articles]. Includes seal with monogram 'M'

CUL/NC/4/1849/8 Holograph letter from Giovanni Sales, Rome to Cardinal Item Castracanni 10 March 1849 Lat. 2pp Sales, an Englishman formally renounces his Protestantism in order to convert to Catholicism.

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CUL/NC/4/1849/9 Printed address from John Ryan, Bishop of Limerick, Park Item House to the Clergy and Laity of Limerick. 17 March 1849 Eng. 2pp Ryan has decided to make a special collection on Sunday, 25th March in his diocese in aid of the Pope who has recently had to flee from Rome. He appeals for generosity.

CUL/NC/4/1849/10 Holograph letter from John Cantwell, Bishop of Meath, Item Mullingar to Pope Pius IX. 20 March 1849 Eng. 5pp Cantwell asserts his loyalty to the Pope at this time of his exile. Also includes a partial translation of the letter in another hand.

CUL/NC/4/1849/11 Newspaper clipping from the 'Dublin Evening Post' which Item comments on a circular from Bishop O'Higgins, [Bishop of Ardagh] 22 March 1849 Eng. 1p In his circular Bishop O'Higgins sought contributions for the Papal Fund to aid Pius IX. While the article is not critical of The Pope it does question the justification of the appeal during this time of Famine in Ireland. It also does not agree with O'Higgins contention that Catholics in Ireland should be grateful for the Pontiff's condemnation of mixed education in the recent row over National Education.

CUL/NC/4/1849/12 Holograph letter from J Jameson [J Miley], 'Bally Ath Cliath' to Item Denis Moore [Dr. Cullen], Irish College Rome. 23 March 1849 Eng. 2pp [This coded letter chiefly relates to the controversy surrounding the System of National Education amongst the hierarchy]. [Miley] has searched for the document but has not been successful. The points have been under consideration at 'No.9' [Dr. Murray] to try to make a case for the 'Horse Guards' [perhaps Dublin Castle]. 'A little mercenary' who has been serving in the D.E.P. 'has taken up the sword on the same side as Mr Moone'. [Miley] asks [Cullen] to write to Mr McH [Dr. MacHale] to be cautious as he overheard a 'lieutenant-colonel quartered in W..d R' [Westland Row] mention at a dinner that 'two colonels' had been 'poisoned' for making a report to the 'H. Guards'. Refers in coded terms to monies that have been collected in Ireland and mentions 'the Meath Farmer' [Dr. Cantwell], 'Mr O'Farrell's man', 'Hughson' [perhaps Cullen] and 'Sherlock'. Includes seal with monogram 'M'

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CUL/NC/4/1849/13 Holograph letter from William [Walsh], Bishop of Halifax, St. Item Mary's Halifax, Nova Scotia to [Dr. Murray], Archbishop of Dublin. 25 March 1849 Eng. 8pp Walsh, in reply to Murray, states that he also holds Mrs Delany, a nun who worked in the Poor School in Kingston, in high esteem. She has realised the grave error she committed in leaving her Convent without permission which has resulted in the Community of Baggot Street issuing Letters of Caution. It was unfortunate that she had been placed in the same convent as her cousin Mrs Mag. de Pazzi with whom her family had had a bitter feud. The Vicar General is making arrangements in New York to bring the Order of the Sisters of Charity to Halifax and he hopes that Mrs Delaney will come with them. Walsh has just preached on the Papal Encyclical on the Immaculate Conception. He is concerned for the Pope but adds that he predicted that this rebellion would occur when concessions were made to 'infidel radicalism.' He is pleased with the publication of 'The Cross' which has served to keep his 'Protestant neighbours exceedingly quiet.' Includes a engraved letterhead depicting Christ and a child.

CUL/NC/4/1849/14 Holograph letter from Francesca Ball, Superior of Loreto Item Abbey, Rathfarnham, Dublin to Pope Pius IX. Also includes a covering letter to Mrs Isabella Sherlock. 8 May 1849 Lat. Eng. 3pp Ball seeks affiliation to the Roman Congregation of the Children of Mary of Loreto. She has done so in thanks for the school's deliverance from the cholera outbreak. Work has commenced on the building of an Oratory in honour of St. Anne. They are celebrating the 30th anniversary of their foundation and she notes that in these days of scarcity, day schools are becoming more popular. Also mentions the Archbishop, Lord and Lady Bellew, the Gordon's, Miss O'Farrell, Mrs Redington and Rev. McGaffney.

CUL/NC/4/1849/15 Copy of 'The Catholic Herald', Vol. XVII No 19, printed in Item Philadelphia. 10 May 1849 Eng. 8pp This newspaper gives a front page account of the first National Council of the Catholic Church in the United States. Other articles describe the Indian Missions, land clearances in Ulster, the Protestant Sisters of Charity, the Immaculate Conception, the crisis in Rome and a description of California etc

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CUL/NC/4/1849/16 Copy of 'The Catholic Herald', Vol. XVII No 20, printed in Item Philadelphia. 17 May 1849 Eng. 8pp This newspaper gives a front page account of the second public session of the first National Council of Catholic Bishops, assembled in Baltimore. Other articles describe the Clergy Relief Bill, the Restoration of the Pope, Puseyism, the purchase of land for a Cathedral cemetery and a report on Religion in California etc.

CUL/NC/4/1849/17 Holograph letter from [John Cantwell, Bishop of Meath], Item Mullingar to [Dr. Miley]. [Letter is unsigned and torn]] 6 June 1849 Eng. 4pp [Cantwell] discusses the forthcoming appointment of the new Archbishop of Armagh. He is delighted that the orthodox Dr. O'Hanlon has been proposed by the clergy of Armagh while disappointed that no votes could be got in favour of Dr. C for that post. [Cantwell] and the bishops of Ardagh, Dromore and Clogher signed a document in favour of O'Hanlon, while the bishops of Raphoe, Kilmore and 'Belfast' refused to do so as they favour Dr. Dixon or Dr. Kieran. Kieran is also being supported by 'the Castle', aristocrats like Lord Bellew and about thirty of the clergy. He asks Miley to write to Dr. Cullen and to 'Moone', care of W.B. MacCabe, 29 Upper Belgrove Place, London. Moone, an honorary secretary, has proposed that a deputation from the Central Relief Committee go to London to get support for Ireland from leading 'humanitarians'. He suggests that a Labour League could be set up to encourage industry.

CUL/NC/4/1849/18 Holograph letter from John Polding, Archbishop of Item Sydney, Sydney to 'My dear Lord Archbishop' [possibly Dr. Murray] 10 July 1848 Eng. 4pp Polding has returned from a visit to Ireland where he dined with the recipient. He wishes to clear up any misrepresentation he may have given that Rev. P. B. Geoghegan, a priest in Australia, is overtly ambitious for a mitre. He is pleased that two Anglican ministers, Rev. Sconee and Makinson, have converted to Catholicism in England. Polding recently confirmed over 700 persons, half of them converts and has ordained Rev. Larkin and Ryan of Norfolk Island. He describes his seminary and the forthcoming consecration of James Goold as Bishop of Melbourne.

CUL/NC/4/1849/19 Holograph letter from A Taddei, Il Gonfaloniere, Comunita di Item Tivoli. 6 August 1849 Ital. 1p Taddei acknowledges that articles from the Irish Villa, 'il Casino, detto del Greco' can be used by French troops.

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CUL/NC/4/1849/20 Holograph letter from L Forde, St. John's, Blackrock, Dublin Item to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 8 November 1849 Eng. 4pp Forde discusses the new colleges noting that the Bishop of Cork and Galway have refused to give their approval at a recent synod. He also describes the rites used in Irish Benedictions comparing them to those used in Rome. Finally he commissions a cope for Dr. Ennis to be made in Rome by Giovanni Ronanini. [Very illegible letter]

CUL/NC/4/1849/21 Holograph letter from M Gaffney, Maynooth to 'My Dear Item Lord' [probably Dr. Cantwell, Bishop of Meath] 15 September1849 Eng. 4pp Gaffney does not wish to take part in the canvassing for the Armagh position because of his close friendship to both Dr. O'Hanlon and Dr. Dixon. However, in response to [Cantwell's] request he confirms that the character and behaviour of Dr. O'Hanlon is irreproachable and refutes any rumours to the contrary which may have emulated from Maynooth College. [See CUL/1804 for reference to this letter and Cantwell and also CUL/NC/4/1849/17]

CUL/NC/4/1849/22 Holograph letter from Peter McAuley, Summer-hill, Kingston Item to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 19 September 1849 Eng. 3pp McAuley, a former student of the college and presently a priest in Dalkey, has been moved to 'a very poor convent in 'the Rock'. He had previously gone to Corfu with Dr. Nicholson but still believed himself to be a subject of the Archbishop of Dublin. He asks Cullen, to secure his release from Corfu.

CUL/NC/4/1849/23 Holograph letter from D Murphy, Kinsale to Dr. Cullen, Irish Item College Rome. 7 October 1849 Eng. 4pp Murphy enquires of news of the Pope who is being 'tormented' by the French. This years crop of potatoes have also failed and the country is facing into another year of Famine. 'It is now a death struggle between the landlord and farmer (the labourer is doomed) and the rate collector.' As the farmers are emigrating with all that they can gather next year there will only be inmates of workhouses left in the country. Hogan and his family have 'come over' and are now in Dublin. He praises Dr. Dixon, a candidate for the vacant see of Armagh. A parish priest of his diocese has applied for the position of Dean of Cork College. Murphy is going to Derby with six Nuns to found a Convent of Mercy there. Cullen's cousin is a Mistress of Novices at the flourishing convent of Kinsale. Murphy's brother is a priest in Hyderabad.

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CUL/NC/4/1849/24 Holograph letter from J Miley, 32 Upper Belgrave Square Item Place, London to John Sherlock Esq. [possibly Dr. Cullen or Kirby], Irish College Rome. 14 October 1849 Eng. 2pp Miley has received all the recipients letters which have 'edified and enlightened the public.' Asks for news of 'the traitorous machinations of the Whigs' and discusses the Pope's difficulties. He asks if Rome will ever again become the 'head of the March of Intellect'? He discusses books that he is reading and writing. Miley had attempted to get [Cullen] proposed as the new Archbishop of Armagh but as this was not possible he urges the recipient to canvass for Dr. O'H [O'Hanlon]. Includes seal with monogram 'M'

CUL/NC/4/1849/25 Holograph letter from Michael O'Sullivan, Rue de Sevre, Paris Item to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 30 October 1849 Eng. 4pp O'Sullivan is in Paris to study the language and discipline of the mother house of his congregation. He suspects that the Post Office in Ireland and England interferes with post addressed to the Irish College as it may contain adverse statements regarding the 'Godless Colleges' and the government. He asks Cullen to procure a dispensation for Rev. James O'Driscol an old blind parish priest of Kilmichael. One of his pupils wishes to enlist in the Papal Army and has four hundred pounds to do so if needed. The Bishop of Cork refused to sanction the appointment of the Catholic Dean of the 'Godless College of Cork' without the authority of Rome. The dean, through his efforts to attract Catholic youths to the college, has made himself a 'recruiting sergeant for the Establishment.'

CUL/NC/4/1849/26 Holograph letter from J J Taylor to Dr. Cullen, Irish College Item Rome. 25 November 1849 Eng. 4pp Taylor has sent Cullen a copy of the 'Cork Reporter' which gives an account of the opening of the Queen's College and the names of the priests who attended, including O'Barry, the Vicar General. The Laity are pleased with such colleges and Taylor wonders if rival Catholic Colleges could be formed. The 'Popes money from Carlow arrived safe.'

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CUL/NC/4/1849/27 Petition from the Catholic Laity of Bombay to Pope Pius IX. Item Also includes a translation of a letter from I. P. Fransoni, Cardinal Prefect to F Bernardino, Bishop of Teneris and Vicar Apostolic of Mangalar. 6 August and 26 November 1849 Eng. 4pp The petitioners complain of two missionaries, Frei Suiz Maria de Sta Thereza and Frei Miguel Antonio de S Luiz Gongaga and Dr. Fortini, a parish priest. Fortini abused his position to conduct private business with church funds leaving the education of the Catholic youth to Protestant schools. After his death Dr. Whelan was appointed as Vicar Apostolic of Bombay. Whelan has attempted to take back a church in the possession of Frei Miguel which has caused the current crisis. The petitioners support Dr. Whelan and ask for Papal intervention. Fransoni assures F Bernardino that he has instructed Dr. Whelan and assures the Catholics of Bombay that the Pope has listened to their petition.

CUL/NC/4/1849/28 Rescript from the Congregation of Rites and signed by Item Cardinal Biarchi. 21 December 1849 Lat. 2pp The rescript concerns the Vicariate Apostolic of Bengal and contains faculties for the celebration of 'Festi Dedicationes Ecclesiatum Hibernicarum'

CUL/NC/4/1850/1 Holograph letter from T Murphy, [Bishop of Ross], Fermoy to Item Dr. Slattery, Archbishop of Cashel 13 January 1850 Eng. 8pp Murphy agrees that Dr. Cullen is an excellent choice as Archbishop of Armagh. Murphy argues that the Diocese of Ross would be better served if it was either made independent or joined to Cork. He bases this assumption on firstly its distance from Cloyne and secondly its 'undissembled partisan and isolated spirit.' He has therefore tendered its' resignation to Dr. Delany who hopes that the Holy See will unite Cork with Ross. Murphy also believes that the Irish College Paris is in need of a wise and able President and nominates Dr. Kane, Vicar General and PP of Middleton for the position. Kane was a past-pupil and former vice- president of that college.

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CUL/NC/4/1850/2 Holograph letter from Edward J O'Reilly, Limerick to Dr. Item Cullen, Irish College Rome. 17 January 1850 Eng. 4pp O'Reilly congratulates Cullen on his elevation. He is pleased that 'another, whose appointment I dreaded' was not chosen and hopes for an end to the hierarchical discord of late in Ireland. Cullen's views are not those of his predecessor but those in Maynooth College, in particular Dr. Dixon, are delighted with the choice. O'Reilly is dismayed at the turbulence that surrounds 'Dr. MacHale's party' although he often supports their views on ecclesiastical-political matters especially regarding state interference. He advises Cullen not to become part of a faction and in particular to beware of Dr. McNally who is 'an oddity' of whom they were glad to be rid of from Maynooth. O'Reilly also asks Cullen to assist the Sisters of Mercy and to get faculties for Rev. Richard Power before he leaves Rome.

CUL/NC/4/1850/3 Holograph letter from J J Taylor, Carlow College to Dr. Item Cullen, Irish College Rome. 31 January 1850 Eng. 6pp Taylor recommends Cullen to write a pastoral to his clergy and people before he leaves Rome. He urges Cullen to act as Primate and not to ally himself with either Dr. MacHale or Dr. Murray and when he is in Dublin not to be 'a Coffey's Hotel or an Imperial Hotel man.' He also advises Cullen to meet with the Pope and seek a commission to enquire into the state of Religious Orders in Ireland. Suggests Rev. Kane of Middleton for the post of President of the Irish College Paris and notes that O'Toole, the new Dean of 'Galway Godless College' was also a student in Paris. The religious character of the forthcoming synod in June will keep it from political questions but it should aim to establish within ten years a first rate Catholic College. He hopes Kirby will have a efficient Vice-rector to assist him.

CUL/NC/4/1850/4 Holograph letter from Brother Michael F Jennings, Abbey Item Convent to [Dr. Cullen] 22 January 1850 Eng. 4pp Jennings condemns the Bishop, Fr. Daly, priests and laity of Galway for supporting the new Queens College. He notes that the Dean's salary is to be put with the funds of the parish of Rahoon and therefore he urges Cullen to use his new position to censure them.

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CUL/NC/4/1850/5 Holograph letter from [C H Russell], Maynooth to Dr. Oliffe, Item [Coadjutor Vicar Apostolic of Bengal], Irish College Rome. 25 January 1850 Eng. 4pp Dr. Callan has arrived in Maynooth safely. All at Maynooth, including Dr. Dixon, are delighted with Dr. Cullen's elevation. The Board of the Irish College Paris have appointed Dr. Miley as President and Dr. Kirby was also appointed Rector of the Irish College. Mentions articles written by Dr. Wiseman and McCabe for the 'Dublin Review.' He asks Oliffe to enquire into a report that featured in the English 'Daily News' which claimed that skeletons etc were found in the dungeons of the Holy Office by Triumvirs and also to send him material on the Inquisition in Rome.

CUL/NC/4/1850/6 Holograph letter from P Dowley, St. Vincent's, Castleknock to Item Dr. Cullen, Irish College Rome. 24 January 1850 Eng. 4pp He hopes that the joy that greeted Cullen's appointment will reconcile all parties. Dowley recommends Rev. Hanrathy of Drogheda, the PP of Dundalk, Rev. Slane PP of Dungannon and Rev. Dixon of Maynooth. He notes that Dr. Miley and Dr. Kirby have received new appointments. Cullen's brothers Thomas and Edward are well.

CUL/NC/4/1850/7 Draft notes in Cullen's hand. A note on the back reads 'Some Item spiritual remarks of Dr. Cullen' [c1850] Eng. Lat. 9pp The notes may have formed the basis of a sermon or written address delivered by Cullen after he received news of his appointment to the See of Armagh but before he left Rome. He mentions that the Church is in great difficulty and that 'even within the last few months.. attacks…were made by ungrateful men on the supreme head of the Church.' He expresses his deep affection for Rome and is grieved that he must go to Naples to visit the still-exiled Pope. [stitched booklet]]

CUL/NC/4/1850/8 Draft of sermon to the clergy of Armagh in Cullen's hand. Item [c1850] Eng. 16pp This sermon was drafted for the occasion of Cullen's consecration as Archbishop of Armagh. He preaches on the important dignity of priesthood and bishop-hood quoting biblical passages and St. Bernard. He emphasises the spiritual work of the clergy, the salvation of souls noting that 'In worldly concerns it matters little whether success may crown our exertions or not.' [stitched booklet]

CUL/NC/4/1850/9 Holograph letter from J Costas S.J., Naples to Dr. Cullen, Item Archbishop of Armagh, Irish College Rome. 15 January 1850 Eng. 2pp Costas offers Cullen his congratulations and asks if the consecration will be held in Naples or in Ireland.

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CUL/NC/4/1850/10 Holograph letter from Cesare De Horatiis, Naples to Rev. Item Bernard Smith, Irish College Rome. 6 March 1850 Ital. 2pp De Horatiis enquires of the whereabouts of Marianna Murray, daughter of James Murray of Belfast, who was married in Rome to Carlo Odevaine [Charles O'Devaine] on the 18th of March 1834.

CUL/NC/4/1850/11 Draft unsigned letter [possibly from Dr. Kirby to Dr. Cullen] Item written shortly before Cullen leaves the Irish College for Ireland [c1850] Eng. 3pp The letter begins 'My Lord. The sad hour of separation has at length arrive; those endearing ties….must now be burst asunder. ...He…venerated and honoured as our Father, can no longer remain amongst us.' The letter continues in a similar candid and affectionate tone as the writer wishes Cullen every success in his new mission.

CUL/NC/4/1850/12 Holograph letter from Lorenzo Nori, Rome to Dr. Cullen, Item Archbishop of Armagh, Rome 1 April 1850 Ital. 2pp Nori, on behalf of the Society of St. , congratulates Cullen on his elevation.

CUL/NC/4/1850/13 Holograph letter from P B Geoghegan, Vicar General of the Item Diocese of Melbourne, 8 Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin to 'My Lord Primate' [Dr. Cullen] 14 November 1850 Eng. 4pp Geoghegan asks Cullen to assist William Chisolm, aged twelve, to gain entry into Propaganda. His mother, Caroline, is an English convert in New South Wales and is noted for her philanthropy and her defence of Irish women against English and [Scot] prejudice. His father, Captain Chisolm, is a member of an 'old Scotch Catholic family, which never lost the Faith.'

CUL/NC/4/1851/1 Holograph letter from J B Polding, Archbishop of Sydney, St. Item Mary's, Sydney to Dr. Cullen, Drogheda, Ireland 1 February 1851 Eng. 3pp Polding congratulates Cullen on his elevation.

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