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ARCHIVES PONTIFICAL IRISH COLLEGE, ROME Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 2864 1 January Holograph letter from James Power, Military Hospital, 1861 Perugia, to Kirby: requesting Dr. Kirby to forward him some money so that he can leave hospital for Rome. Dr. Forde has requested the same. Reference to a Mr. Gouldie, who promised money for this purpose but of whom nothing has since been heard. 2pp

2865 1 January Holograph letter from C.B. Lyons, 55 Eccles Street, Dublin, 1861 to Kirby: emigrating to Brisbane, Australia on the 22nd. Getting married to Mary Coholan, daughter of Dr. Colohan, Galway, on the 14th or 15th. Details of the “match” and hopes to be able to work for the spread of the Church in Australia. Request for Papal Blessing on marriage. 2pp

2866 2 January Holograph letter from C. T. Buckley, & P.P., 1861 Buttevant, to Kirby: matrimonial dispensation 2pp

2867 4 January Holograph letter from Patrick O’Carroll, 124 Thomas 1861 Street, Dublin, to Kirby: informing Dr. Kirby of Edward O’Carroll’s recovery and medical treatment [see KIR/1836- 1861/2750]. 4pp

2868 5 January Holograph letter from Sr. Mary Catherine di Ricci Kirby, St. 1861 Catherine’s, [niece], to Kirby: greetings. Dr. Kirby’s last letter cheered Papa wonderfully. Convent news and retreat at Christmas, given by F. Dixon, Vincentians and brother of the Primate. Request for beads and two Italian hymns. Hopes that the worst of the insurrection is over. 4pp

2869 5 January Holograph letter from Anne Therry, Hotel d’Angleterre, to 1861 Kirby: thanks for the present. 2pp

2870 7 January Holograph letter from Magdalena Claudi, Via due Maulli, 1861 27, Rome, to Kirby: thanks for encouragement to teach French, English and German. Hoopes to stop with a Mrs. Walter, Via Felice, 12a. 1p

464 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 2871 7 January Holograph letter from [U] M. Bonratti, [], to Kirby: thanks 1861 for present on feast of “Befana”. 2pp

2872 14 January Holograph letter [private] from M. Kavanagh, C.M., 1861 Lanark, Scotland, to Kirby: requesting Dr. Kirby for a report on the conduct and life of a convert Mrs. Foljamb, who reports say has considerably fallen away. What of a report that she is the inseparable companion of an ex-Jesuit? Vincentians started in Scotland and a report of state of religion there. 4pp

2873 15 January Holograph letter from L. Forde, [], to Kirby: Dr. Kirby will 1861 receive from the [Cullen] a letter containing a letter to Cardinal Barnabo from L. Forde, together with a bill in Dr. Kirby’s favour for Cardinal Barnabo [also from L. Forde]. The letter explains why it would have been unwise to fit out another expedition. 1] The determination of Mgr. de Merode not to stand by any arrangements entered into by the Government of which he is a member. 2] The presence in Rome of a Party [English] in whose hands His Excellency appears to have placed himself in regard to Irish Affairs. Reference to the hostile reception by Mgr. De Merode of the conditions, laid down by Bishops and Dublin committee before the expedition started. Anglo-Irish got preference in the distribution of honours. Reference to the unjust treatment of Major O’Reilly, to the displeasure of the Irish Bishops, etc, over the treatment of the Irish Brigade. [Note in Dr. Kirby’s hand: Pope nominates you Cam’ d’onore]. 4pp

2874 16 January Holograph letter from Bartolomeo [Barbari], Tivoli, to 1861 Kirby: informing Dr. Kirby of a bill to be paid to Vincenza Tedefolico and requesting seven scudi to pay it. 2pp

465 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 2875 16 January Holograph letter from John McDevitt, 17 Harcourt Street, 1861 Dublin, to Kirby: reference to his social engagements. “Irish Brigade” Banquet in Wexford. Advised not to enter All Hallows community; Archbishop has offered to take the writer but the writer wishes to pursue his determination of entering a community for teaching. Would go again as Chaplain to Irish Brigade. Reference to tranquillity of Rome and to the question of establishing the Irish Brigade permanently on a national basis. Reference to sickness in the Irish College. 4pp

2876 16 January Holograph letter from Morgan Madden, Clonakilty, to 1861 Kirby: requesting dispensation “in radice”. 4pp

2877 17 January Holograph letter from Rev. Maurice Moriarty, Mallow, to 1861 Kirby: Rev. Moriarty, curate in Mallow, writes to the on the advice of his bishop asking for his help in obtaining two dispensations in the cases which he subjoins. 2pp

2878 17 January Holograph letter from [] Merode, Rome, to Kirby: 1861 requesting Dr. Kirby to forward enclosed letter to Mgr. Dickson, whose address he has forgotten. 1p

2879 17 January Holograph letter from 0’Conor, Don, [Clonobi], to Kirby: 1861 introducing Mr. Mulhall, who goes to Rome to serve the Pope. 2pp

2880 17 January Holograph letter from J.M. Dodsworth, [], to Kirby: 1861 requesting Dr. Kirby to post enclosed letters. Reference to illness of Francesca de Maistre. Reference to reported departure of French Fleet from Gaeta on the [19th] January, thus leaving the young king in danger. England is to blame for this infamous conduct. Conditions in Naples as seen from the conversation of a Piedmontese officer. Reference to escape of V.E. from Naples. Family affairs. 4pp

466 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 2881 19 January Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Florence, to Kirby: 1861 gratitude for kindness received in the Irish College. Regrets that Dr. Kirby would not take any compensation. Apologies to Father McLoughlin, Aracoeli, for not calling on evening of departure. Visit to Siena, etc. Regards to Countess Borgogelli, Dr. Moran, etc. 5pp

2882 23 January Holograph letter from Edward T. Power, 6 Gardiner Row, 1861 Dublin, to Kirby: requesting Dr. Kirby to cash enclosed cheque and forward the money to his brother in a Perugian Hospital. [Enclosed: un-drawn]. Reference to lack of attention received by his brother, though Dr. McLoughlin had orders to visit all hospitals. Canon Forde said that he had forwarded money to his brother, but he seems not to have done so. 2 items

2883 23 January Holograph letter from +William Delaney, , to Kirby: 1861 requesting two matrimonial dispensations. 2pp

2884 25 January Holograph letter from J. O’Reilly, P.P., [Claulauranee], Co. 1861 Cork, to Kirby: request for dispensation [‘Cognatio Spiritules’]. Details. Tell Pope that the writer sent him two policemen to help defend Spoleto. 4pp

2885 29 January Holograph letter from A.R.Reynolds, Philadelphia, to 1861 Kirby: enclosing £20 or $100 – the annual subscription for Masses for Mr.Reynolds. Union breaking up state by state. 4pp

2886 30 January Holograph letter from Hugh Carmody, Providence, U.S.A., 1861 to Kirby: Bishop gives permission to Mr. O’Farrell to be promoted 4pp

467 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 2886 30 January Holograph letter from Hugh Carmody, Providence, U.S.A. 1861 to Kirby: The Bishop gives permission to Mr O'Farrell to be promoted to sub-deacon on condition that he get an exeat from native diocese. Sent your present to Sterington but did not visit your brother’s family owing to advice of P.P. there. Wife’s family was bigoted. Reference to Holy Father and troubled times in the U.S.A. Five states have left Federal union. Diocesan news. Request for large copy of Raphael’s Transfiguration and copy of Dr. Kirby’s meditation book. 4pp

2887 31 January Holograph letter from +Daniel Murphy, Blackrock, Cork, to 1861 Kirby: requesting Cardinal Barnabo’s permission to take 3 or 4 students from Milan foreign Mission Seminary for Indian Mission. Health not improved much and suggests to the Cardinal that for sake of religion it would be better that the writer got a change. Mission news. Soldiers at Hyderabad gave £100 to Pope’s fund. F. O’Brien well. 4pp

2888 1 February Holograph letter from [] Plowden, Rome, to Kirby: 1861 requesting Mr. Morgan Langan’s address in . Abuse of confidence. 2pp

2889 4 February Holograph letter from M.F. L. [], to Kirby: acquainting Dr. 1861 Kirby of the writer’s family affairs after the death of Tom. Will, debts, sickness, etc. 2pp

2890 5 February Holograph letter from G. Archves. di Tebe, Propaganda, to 1861 Kirby: answer to earlier letter [KIR/1836-1861/2842], Section 2 case consulted 16th January at the Holy Office. Answer as follows: 'M.S.D. Ep. Dromorensis consulate epistolam Benedicti XIV ad Archiepiscopum Goanum quae incipit – “Paucis ab pine hebdomadis” et quoad casum recurrat cum omnibus facti circumstantis.' 2pp

468 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 2891 6 February Holograph letter from C.M. Russell, St. Patrick’s College, 1861 Maynooth, to Kirby: enclosed Bill for the Holy Father represents the contribution of Madras to the Pope’s collection. Dr. Dixon back and Archbishop well. Dr. O’Connell consecrated at All Hallows. 2pp

2892 7 February Holograph letter from James Murray, Dublin, to Kirby: 1861 kindly obtain petition for the Robert J. MacEnery writer of the enclosed letter. Dr. Grimby is taking the letter. 3pp

2893 9 February Holograph letter from P. Dowley, St. Vincent’s College, 1861 Castleknock, to Kirby: requesting Dr. Kirby to approach the sacred Congregation concerning Dr. Carey’s will and have them order the Ecclesiastical authorities in Calcutta to carry out the terms of the will in respect of Mrs. Ralph [who should receive £25 annually] and the two nieces [Misses Stephenson] who get £12.10.0 each per annum. [see KIR/1836-1861/2737] 4pp

2894 9 February Holograph letter from P. Meany C.C., Ballyknock, Carrick- 1861 On-Suir, to Kirby: request for a dispensation in a case of affinity arising from adultery. 4pp

2895 12 February Holograph letter from G. C. Antonelli, [], to Kirby: copy 1861 handwritten receipt of £622.15.7 for the Pope’s fund, forwarded by Mgr. Fennelly, Vic-Apostolic of Madras per C. Russell [see KIR/1836-1861/2891] 2pp

2896 12 February Holograph letter from John V. Nugent, St. John’s 1861 Newfoundland, to Kirby: family news. A brother of Mr. O’Donnell, Montreal, a great friend of Mary [sister] and Walter Dillon, Montreal, has been studying in Armagh for the priesthood, but, owing to ill health, has been advised to go to the Continent. Requests Dr. Kirby’s advice about entering Irish or any other college in Rome. 3pp

469 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 2897 13 February Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: 1861 owing to the belief that earlier letter [KIR/1836-1861/2881] did not arrive, the writer repeats its contents. 4pp

2898 13 February Holograph letter from John O’Dwyer, C.C., Doon, to Kirby: 1861 request for renewal of faculties to bless beads, etc., for writer and Rev. James T. MacNamara. Approval of Dr. Leahy obtained verbally. 4pp

2899 14 February Holograph letter from +D. O’Brien, Waterford, to Kirby: 1861 sending £10 to Dr. Kirby in gratitude for services rendered. Thanks for relic of the Holy Cross and the Bambino. Going to Rome for “ad limina” after Easter. Renewal of faculties. 2pp

2900 14 February Holograph letter from John McDevitt, Glenties, Co. 1861 Donegal, to Kirby: unwilling to enter Dr. Quinn’s establishment owing to “Mission drudgery” and role of life. Would prefer a college or community life. Would like to go around Ireland and enrol the people in a confraternity like the Propagation of the Faith, each giving a penny monthly to the Holy Father. Have written to Mgr. Nardi and Mgr. Moliari about it. Ireland tranquil in comparison with the continent. 4pp

2901 15 February Holograph letter from +C. Denvir, Belfast, to Kirby: 1861 introducing James McIntyre, Esq. 1p

2902 15 February Holograph letter from Jane R.T. Dodsworth, Pistoia, to 1861 Kirby: donation to the “Denaro di San Pietro”. 3pp

2903 16 February Holograph letter from T. Furlong, Wexford, to Kirby: 1861 dispensation “in radice”. 3pp

470 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 2904 17 February Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: £30 1861 sent some time ago was for Dr. Kirby exclusively. Correction to be made in the granting of faculties to dispense in marriage cases. Dispensation for Mary Tinan [Catholic] and Matthew Millet [Protestant]. Faculties to bless beads for three named priests. Requests copy of 9th odenne of Gordallini. Mistake made in a rescript regarding writer’s Mensalia. Faculties in regard to retrenched holidays. 4pp

2905 17 February Holograph letter from Edmund O’Keane, P.P., Knockaney, 1861 , to Kirby: request for faculties to bless beads etc. 3pp

2906 17 February Holograph letter from Jannett Dodsworth, Palazzo Pazzi, 1861 Pistoia, to Kirby: did the silver fish-knife and fork arrive [see KIR/1836-1861/2902]. Sorry to hear of the fall of Gaeta and of the brave young king and his devoted wife. Requests Dr. Kirby to hold 20 lottery tickets for her. Will the Revolutionaries march on Rome? Reference to suffering Francesca de Maietre. Daughter home from convent on sick- leave. 5pp

2907 20 February Holograph letter from T. Benson, Springfield, Clonlard, to 1861 Kirby: apology for not answering Dr. Kirby’s letter. Glad to hear that Rome is tranquil. Hopes to re-enter College di Sant’Loyola. Weather poor and need of relief from Government. 3pp

2908 22 February Holograph letter from +C. Denvir, Belfast, to Kirby: 1861 introducing Margaret Sinclair. 1p

2909 26 February Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Drogheda, to Kirby: 1861 dispensations in cases of public affinity ex commercio illicito in 1 degree and 2 degree. Death of Cardinal Della Genga and Cardinal Brunelli. No point in doing anything about Irish Brigade until Mgr. de Merode understands Irish point of view. 4pp

471 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 2910 28 February Holograph letter from [], [], to Kirby: request for aid. 1861 2pp

2911 [] February Holograph letter from James Clampett, 3 Charlotte Mall, 1861 Limerick, to Kirby: thanks for attention to Francis Clampett, writer’s son, who was sick in the Irish College. Congratulations on being made Chamberlain to His Holiness. Recalling old memories; number of poor; rents threefold that of former years. 3pp

2912 1 March Holograph letter from , P.P., Cashel, to Kirby: 1861 applying for the following faculties for his godson, Rev. Dr. John Ryan 1. Blessing beads, 2. privileged altar, 3. enrolling in an order, 4. erection of the stations of the cross. 1p

2913 2 March Holograph letter from James Clampett, 3 Charlotte Mall, 1861 Limerick, to Kirby: acknowledging receipt of Dr. Kirby’s letter, informing them of the dangerous state of health of their son, Francis. Sum of money enclosed to bring him home to Dublin. 4pp

2914 5 March Holograph letter from P. Meehan, Darragh, Kilfanane, to 1861 Kirby: thanks for favours. Glad to hear of the reception His Holiness got from the people of Rome. Matters seem to be getting worse though. Napoleon is following in the footsteps of his uncle. Dr. O’Reilly may be our new Bishop and he would be welcome. 3pp

2915 6 March Holograph letter from +William Keane, Fermoy, to Kirby: 1861 times in seem to be getting worse but the Pope is equal to them. Rumoured that student O’Brien was sick. Use your own discretion in sending him home. Reference to St. Colman’s. Mr. Leader had 4000 majority here over Colonel Roche the supporter of Lord Palmerston. Souvenir for St. Patrick’s day enclosed. 4pp

472 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 2916 7 March Holograph letter from Contesse du Chastel, [Ghent] 1861 Belgium, to [Kirby]: the Callaghan family are glad their son is under his protection; enclosing letter from Miss Callaghan. Her own son is much stronger. 4pp

2917 7 March Holograph letter from John Bourke, Silver Cottage, Crathae, 1861 to Kirby: thanks for beads. Reference to trouble in Italy and Irish prayers for the Pope. William Kirby improved and other family news. Reference to the rumour that Dr. O’Reilly is to be the future Bishop. Reference to a trial in Dublin, in which a marriage between a Protestant and Catholic, solemnized by a Priest, was attempted, according to Act of Parliament, to be pronounced invalid but the verdict was it is valid. Reference to retrenched holidays [see KIR/1836-1861/2850] and to the dividing of Rome by Napoleon; half to Victor Emmanuel and half to His Holiness. 5pp

2918 8 March Holograph letter from M. Quinn, St. Lawrence, to Kirby: 1861 forwarded Dr. Kirby’s letter to Miss Aylward. Dispensation ex Aetate for ordination of Mr. Curran. 4pp

2919 11 March Holograph letter from George Montgomery, Wednesbury, to 1861 Kirby: the writer collects 1d per month from the people for the Peter’s Pence collection. Requests information regarding indulgences and affiliation to London Association. Forwarded £1.14.6 of the Peter’s Pence collection to the London Association after having taken £6 to pay expenses of 5 youths, who attempted to go to Rome to help Holy Father but got as far as Paris only. 3pp

2920 16 March Holograph letter from Thomas English, Waterford, to 1861 Kirby: reference to Dr. Kirby’s letter, reporting good news concerning his Holy Father. Reference to Lenten Pastoral of Bishop dealing with affairs in Italy. Reference to election result in Cork [see KIR/1836-1861/2915]. Reports that Dr. Cullen is to be raised to the . 4pp

473 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 2921 17 March Holograph letter from Myles O’Reilly, Knockingin, to 1861 Kirby: requesting Dr. Kirby to approach Cardinal Barnabo, with a view to getting him to use his influence in obtaining for the writer the decorations of compensation due to him. Mr. Hugh Cholmely, Banker, will be the writer’s intermediary. 3pp

2922 21 March Holograph letter from +Daniel Murphy, Blackrock, Cork, to 1861 Kirby: repeating request of earlier letter [see KIR/1836- 1861/2887]. Cardinal Antonelli’s letter, the debates in French Chambers and letter of Bishop of Orleans should help to keep the Pope in his present position. Post script in Dr. Kirby’s hand- Proceed to your mission when you are recovered. 3pp

2923 21 March Holograph letter from George Montgomery, Wednesbury, to 1861 Kirby: informing Dr. Kirby concerning his collections for Peter’s Pence Association and forwarding a certain amount to Rome. Money donated by A.M. [Witham], Leeds. 2pp

2924 25 March Holograph letter from G.C. Antonelli, Rome, to Kirby: 1861 acknowledging receipt of £35, forwarded by Rev. Giovanni Cullen and other Catholics of Buenos-Ayres, through Archbishop Cullen, Dublin, for the Pope’s funds. 1p

2925 31 March Holograph letter from N.C. Pitorri, Parro., Rome, to Kirby: 1861 requesting Dr. Kirby to send the customary 8 students to assist at the solenne communione per gli Infermi Cronici at S. Maria di Monti. 2pp

2926 31 March Holograph letter from Janett Dodsworth, Pistoja, to Kirby: 1861 would have had liked to assist at High Mass in St. Peter’s this morning [Easter]. Piedmontese afraid that Austria will attack them. Fetes held in honour of Vic. Emmanuel’s new title, namely King of Italy, were a flop. 4pp

474 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 2927 [] March Holograph letter from William Lombard, Messrs Galignani, 1861 Paris, to Kirby: journey from Rome to Paris and state of health since then. Letter delivered by Rowland Blennerhassett, Baronet. [Note in Dr. Kirby’s hand: he died May or June of 1861]. 3pp

2928 29 March-3 Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: April 1861 reference to dispensation previously asked for [see KIR/1836-1861/2909]. Possibility of Mr. Legrave being promoted to Orders at Pentecost, owing to shortage of priests. Dr. Forde’s promotion and Archbishop Cullen’s rumoured promotion. Mgr. Cassetti appointed Secretary of Propaganda. Faculties to bless beads for priests named. [Letter from P. Kelly, P.P. Keady enclosed] 2 items

2929 5 April Holograph letter from G.C. Antonelli, Rome, to Kirby: 1861 acknowledgement of receipt of £2 forwarded by George Montgomery for Peter’s Pence. [see KIR/1836-1861/2923]. 1p

2930 7 April Holograph letter from M.C. Cullen, [], to Kirby: prayers for 1861 a happy choice in the election of new Superioress. Hopes to see Dr. Kirby this summer. Regards to James Maher. 2pp

2931 8 April Holograph letter from William Kirby, Blackrock, to Kirby: 1861 letter for Nelly arrived to-day. Newspapers say that Rome is not to be interfered with. Introducing Rev. Mr. O’Grady P.P. of [Adar], Co. Limerick. Personal news. 3pp

2932 8 April Holograph letter from Edmond J. O’Reilly, Milltown Park, 1861 Donnybrook, Dublin, to Kirby: request that powers be granted to the confessor or Bishop of Rev. Thomas McMahon to dispense him from saying the Divine Office, owing to health reasons. 4pp

475 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 2933 12 April Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: 1861 forwarding to Duke Salviati, through Dr. Kirby, the money collected from sale of 600 Papal Lottery tickets. Reference to illness of Pius IX. Conferences in Diocese and establishing the law regarding the return of the attendance of the clergy at confessions advised by Cardinal Reisach. Sunday within the octave of St. Peter’s and Paul has been appointed Peter’s Pence Sunday in this diocese. 4pp

[See KIR/1862/62 – letter wrongly dated, and should have been placed here]

2934 15 April Holograph letter from +P. Durcan, [], to Kirby: faculty to 1861 bless rosaries, crosses, etc. 1p

2935 15 April Holograph letter from +Thomas Grimley, Paris, to Kirby: 1861 promise of help from Emperor for writer’s mission. Reference to Father Donnelly, his unsuitability for the mission and careless dress. Hopes to get recruits for mission from Irish College Paris. Mr. A. O’Reilly, Irish College Rome, would like to join the mission, Dr. Cullen permitting. 4pp

2936 16 April Holograph letter from John McDevitt, The Glenties, Co. 1861 Donegal, to Kirby: writer acknowledges receipt of letter and medal from Cardinal Barnabo. 2pp

2937 16 April Holograph letter from G.C. Antonelli, [], to Kirby: copy 1861 receipt of £56, forwarded by Dr. Walsh, from Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin. 1p

2938 19 April Holograph letter from C.T.M. Ashton, San Lorenzo in 1861 Lucina, to Kirby: pecuniary aid for a wounded Sicilian soldier. 2pp

476 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 2939 19 April Holograph letter from Austin Nolan, Irish Brigade, Anagni, 1861 to Kirby: requesting D. Kirby to open his letters, cash enclosed cheque and forward a portion of the money to him. 2pp

2940 19 April Holograph letter from J.M. Dodsworth, Pistoja, to Kirby: 1861 letter and box received with thanks. Enquiries about lottery tickets. Troop movements in and around Florence. Public feeling for revolution and anarchy but Victor Emmanuel and Cavour disliked. Reference to Pope’s illness being made known to the writer and to an English friend finding out the truth in Rome about the lying ‘Times’. Family news and health. Reference to enthusiasm for Pope in France, but for fear of Red Republicans they must support the Emperor. 7pp

2941 19 April Holograph letter from +Thomas E. Connolly, Halifax, to 1861 Kirby: sorry at no change in fortunes of the Pope. Send Kennedy home, if prepared. Binding all priests, under the writer, to reside in the Archdiocese. End of Republic in U.S.A. seems to be near. 3pp

2942 21 April Holograph letter from Mary Cooke, Waterford, to Kiby: 1861 thanks for relics, etc. Sorry over Pontiff’s sufferings. 3pp

2943 22 April Holograph letter from Augusto Mazarini, [], to Kirby: writer 1861 has had an offer of 4,000 scudi for the Casino Mile Marino from a wealthy person. Is Dr. Kirby interested in selling? 2pp

2944 23 April Holograph letter from Mary Cooke, Waterford, to Kirby: 1861 since Dr. Kirby was instrumental in establishing the Novena of St. Otteran, would he now obtain Apostolic Benediction, plus indulgences, for the Association. 4pp

477 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 2945 25 April Hologaph letter from +Thomas Grimley, 11 Queen’s Street, 1861 Dublin [Vicar Apostolic of Cape of Good Hope etc and of Antigonea], to Kirby: account of audience with Emperor of France and gift of 5,000 francs from him. Got Mr. Moore for the mission from Dr. Cantwell and now require dispensation from age for him. Reference to Mr. O’Reilly [see KIR/1836-1861/2935]. 4pp

2946 25 April Holograph letter from Patrick MacFeely, P.P., Dungiven, 1861 Co. Derry, to Kirby: request that a Foundation for a Mass every Friday “in perpetuum” in Rome for the writer. Reference to money required. Enclosed: petition to Pope. 2 items

2947 27 April Holograph letter from +J. Dixon of Armagh, Drogheda, to 1861 Kirby: request for permission to appoint a confessor, Father Russell, to the Dominican nuns. Question regarding appointing confessors. Thanks for Roman publication containing Irish letters and speeches. Useful business done at last general meeting. Dr. MacHale stayed at home. 4pp

2948 28 April Holograph letter from Sr. M. Clare Migrath [Superioress], 1861 Presentation Convent, Doneraile, to Kirby: requesting renewal of privileged altar. 4pp

2949 29 April Holograph letter from +Denis O’Brien, Paris, to Kirby: on 1861 way to Rome and hopes to arrive by Ascension. 1p

2950 29 April Holograph letter from +Thomas Grimley, 11 Queen’s St., 1861 Dublin, to Kirby: Archbishop [Cullen] permits the writer to take Mr. A.O. O’Reilly for his mission. 2pp

2951 29 April Holograph letter from+T. Grimley, 11 Queen’s St., Dublin, 1861 to Augustine O’Reilly: “Archbishop has released you for my mission”. Enclosing £20 to come home at once. 1p

478 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 2952 29 April Holograph letter from James O’Hagan, [], to Mrs. Ralph: 1861 Dr. Kirby will be successful in ensuring that the late Dr. Carew’s will be properly executed. Appointed C.C. in Enniskillen. [see KIR/1836-1861/2737]. 3pp

2953 30 April Holograph letter from Messrs Plowden & Cholmely, Rome, 1861 to Kirby: reference to earlier letter [see KIR/1836- 1861/2818]. In virtue of guarantee requesting Dr. Kirby to pay the £10. 2pp

2954 1 May Holograph letter from +Francis Kelly, Derry, to Kirby: 1861 question regarding dispensation from Consanguinity. Faculties for all priests of the diocese to grant a Plenary Indulgence in “Articulo Mortis”. Powers to bless beads, etc. Reference to general meeting and to the possibility of Dr. Cullen being examined in London regarding poor laws. 2pp

2955 1 May Holograph letter from +William Keane, Fermoy, to Kirby: 1861 dispensation from Imp. Affinitatis or in radice. Accounts of Mission in Fermoy. Dr. O’Brien will give you an account of Bishop’s meeting when in Rome. More unity now in regard to Education. Peter’s Pence recommended. Reference to regard for Pio Nono. Reference to potato blight. 4pp

2956 3 May Holograph letter from Fanny Power, 8 via di San Basilio, [], 1861 to Kirby: enclosing beads, etc. to be blessed by the Holy Father. 1p

2957 7 May Holograph letter from Sr. M. Addolorata del Cuor e 1861 Lagrime di Gesu [Murphy], Monastero del SS. Redentore delle Liguorini, to Kirby: requesting Holy Father to grant an indulgence for a devotion to the Most Holy Tears of Our Saviour. Family and Convent news. 4pp

479 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 2958 10 May Holograph letter from +Daniel McGettigan, Ballyshannon, 1861 to Kirby: death and burial of +Patrick McGettigan. Requests- 1. Copy and powers of the Formula Sexta. 2. Parishes to be placed at his disposal. 3. Rev. John McMenamin to be confessor to nuns. 4. Dispensation in radice. 4pp

2959 10 May Holograph letter from +John P. Leahy, Newry, to Kirby: can 1861 the writer take for his own use the fee charged when dispensing from reading marriage banns? Question regarding Bishop’s obligation to say Mass on Sunday for diocese and parish. 5pp

2960 11 May Holograph letter from Daniel Murphy, Audley House, Cork, 1861 to Kirby: leaving for mission [Hyderabad] in June or July. [see KIR/1836-1861/2922]. Reference to jurisdiction of new Archbishop appointed to Goa and problems arising. Renewal of extraordinary powers for Vicar Apostolic. 3pp

2961 11 May Holograph letter from G.C. Antonelli, Rome, to Kirby: 1861 acknowledging receipt of money from Wednesbury. [see KIR/1836-1861/2923]. 1p

2962 13 May Holograph letter from John Francis Maguire, London, to 1861 Kirby: introducing Senor Don Carlo Gutirrez. 2pp

2963 15 May Holograph letter from [a niece of Dr. Kirby’s], Stonington, 1861 Conn. [U.S.A.], to Kirby: death of brother John and illness of sister Mary. 4pp

2964 17 May Holograph letter from J. Tully, R.C. College, Maynooth, to 1861 Kirby: illustrations of the deep love of the Irish people for the Holy Father. Requests renewal of power to bless beads, etc. 2pp

480 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 2965 19 May Holograph letter from +T. Furlong, Wexford, to Kirby: 1861 request to accept voluntary resignation of Rev. J. Walsh from mensal parish of New Ross and to sanction appointment of Rev. Denis Kenny to it. Privileged altar for nuns of Our Lady of Mercy Convent, Wexford. Dr. Cullen well. Thank Dr. Moran for gift of his interesting work. 5pp

2966 22 May Holograph letter from +L. Gillooly, Sligo, to Kirby: 1861 forwarding £200 to Rome, the First Peter’s Pence instalment of the diocese; list included. Requests power to establish Peter’s Pence Association in each parish, permission to grant Rev. Thomas King, retiring P.P. of Aughrim, £40 pension. Inquiries concerning affiliation of Marist Brothers, about to establish schools in the diocese, with Marist Fathers. Education problem re “classical schools” and the hope that the Marist Congregation can take over. 6pp

2967 30 May Holograph letter from Messrs Torlonia & Co, [], to Kirby: 1861 requesting Dr. Kirby to write to Mr. Augustine O’Reilly to meet the bill for £43.4.4 which he did not yet pay. 1p

2968 31 May Holograph letter from Janett Dodsworth, Pistoja, to Kirby: 1861 reference to Mgr. Balma, Lottery tickets and Francesca de Maistre. Reference to national fete, revolutionary priests [50 in Pistoja] and ceremonies in the Cathedral that day. People deceived. Reference to stone throwing at writer’s home. 8pp

2969 [] May Holograph letter from Sr. M.C. di Ricci [Kirby], St. 1861 Catherine’s, to Kirby: the great grace of a religious life. Thanks for advice and request for beads and prayers. Family news. 4pp

2970 4 June Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: 1861 permission to fill a vacancy in the chapter and future vacancies without recourse to Rome. Will write to Mr. Legrave regarding coming home. Health. 7pp

481 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 2971 7 June Holograph letter from +D. Moriarty, Killarney, to Kirby: 1861 renewal of powers to dispense in 2 degree cases and from a simple vow of chastity taken for six years. Requests report on Kerry students. Power to erect confraternity of Sacred Heart. Irish Church should publish its Roman correspondence in matters of general interest in “Spicilegium Canonicum Roman Hiber”. 2pp

2972 7 June Holograph letter from P. O’Neil, Newry, to Kirby: request 1861 facilities to bless beads etc. Reading Dr. Moran’s life of Plunkett. Religion in Newry. Reference to death of Cavour. Crops good. 4pp

2973 16 June Holograph letter from Janett Dodsworth, Pistoja, to Kirby: 1861 anxiety about Pope’s illness. Insults offered to God and Pope in Pistoja and Florence. Reference to Cavour’s death and effects resulting fom it. 4pp

2974 16 June Holograph letter from +John Kilduff, Longford, to Kirby: 1861 requesting dispensation from “ad limina” visit until 1865. Can students go to Rome this year? 3pp

2975 21 June Holograph letter from John McCarthy, R.C.C., 1861 Mitchelstown, to Kirby: changed to Mitchelstown under Archdeacon O’Brien. Life on the missions and apostolate. 4pp

2976 25 June Holograph letter from J. Ryan, Enniskerry, to Kirby: now in 1861 Enniskerry. Health improved after long vacation. Reference to meeting Dr. Grimley and A. O. O’Reilly. 3pp

482 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 2977 27 June Holograph letter from +Daniel McGettigan, Ballyshannon, 1861 to Kirby: thanks for favours and forwarding money as compensation. Foundation stone Monaghan Cathedral laid by Dr. MacNally on 16th last. Dr. Dixon ill. Dr. Woodlock, once president of All Hallows College, now Rector of Catholic University, Dublin. Visition and religion on Tory Island. 4pp

2978 27 June Holograph letter from +L. Gillooly, Sligo, to Kirby: did 1861 letter of 22 May arrive? [see KIR/1836-1861/2966]. 1p

2979 28 June Holograph letter from M.A. Frenaye, Philadelphia, U.S.A., 1861 to Kirby: regarding pension for Rev. M. Costello. 1p

2980 30 June Holograph letter from Timothy Donovan, Hotel de la 1861 Menerva, to Kirby: Mass arrangements in Rome. 2pp

2981 [] June Holograph letter from Sr. M. Louis Bertrand Furlong, St. ‘Ascension’ Catherine’s, to Kirby: thanks for beautiful offering. 1861 Reference to St. Mary de Ricci. Thanks for correct news from Rome. Prayer for dying nun. 3pp

2982 2 July Holograph letter from Sr. M. de Sales Cooke, St. Mary’s, 1861 Waterford, to Kirby: thanks for vestments. Forwarding £20 in payment. Request pious Roman picture. Local news. Reference to Bishop Horin of Canada. 3pp

2983 5 July Holograph letter from Il Gonfaloniere, S. Tomei, Municipio 1861 di Tivoli, to Kirby: Irish College Villa, Tivoli, together with that of Irish Dominicans and Jesuits have been taken over by the Guarnigione on authority of the Provincial Government. Compensation promised. [Includes an enclosed holograph letter of 29 July 1862 from [L. Bonucci], Perugia to [], Perugia, which seems to be unrelated. Digitised in this place]. 2 items

483 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 2984 6 July Holograph letter from G.C. Antonelli, Rome, to Kirby: 1861 thanking Dr. Kirby for sending him an extract from a letter of Dr. Cullen that refers to a letter written previously by the writer to Cardinal Wiseman. This letter to Cardinal Wiseman dealt only with the action of Sir Acton M.P., attributing to him the intention of saying something hostile to the Temporal power of the Pope and of attempting to get the support of Catholic M.P’s., and a request that Cardinal Wiseman should stop the affair. Nothing disparaging to Catholic M.P’s was meant and the writer wishes Dr. Kirby to notify Dr. Cullen of the truth of the affair. Original sent to Dr. Cullen. 3pp

2985 8 July Holograph letter from Anthony O’Grady, St. Peter’s, 1861 Phibsboro, Dublin, to Kirby: requests dispensation from Perpetual vow of Chastity, together with a promise never to marry, for Joseph Sadler. 3pp

2986 10 July Holograph letter from Laurence Mooney, P.P., Dublin, to 1861 Kirby: case of Mrs. Dawson Coote. Requests statement of case. 2pp

2987 10 July Holograph letter from Aubrey de Vere, Atheneum Club, 1861 Pall Mall, London, to Kirby: forwarding book of Poems by the writer. 4pp

2988 10 July Holograph letter from , St. Mary’s, Limerick, 1861 to Kirby: permit Mr. O’Donnell to come home for ordination. In great need of priests. Inviting Dr. Kirby to attend writer’s consecration on 25th instant. 3pp

2989 10 July Holograph letter from Sr. M. Clare McGrath, Presentation 1861 Convent, Doneraile, Cork, to Kirby: thanks for letter, favours and Papal Blessing. Love for Holy Father increased. Requests indulgence to “De Profundis” which is said by the community 10 to 15 times daily. 4pp

484 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 2990 10 July Holograph letter from P. Bermingham, Dr. Quin’s 1861 Seminary, 16 Harcourt Street, Dublin, to Kirby: requesting Dr. Kirby to forward enclosed documents, which are intimately connected with Australian affairs, to Cardinal Barnabo. Contents secret until made known by Irish Bishops. 1p

2991 11 July Holograph letter from +T. Grimley, On board ship “Dane”, 1861 Capetown, to Kirby: feeling well. A. O’Reilly and deacon from Maynooth are with the writer and in good spirits. Enquire of Feeborn’s, Commission agent, were books sent to Capetown. Voyage and programme on board. Sending two students to Propaganda. 4pp

2992 11 July Holograph letter from Ellen O’Reilly, 65 Bridgefoot Street, 1861 Dublin, to Kirby: thanks for two brooches sent by Augustine. Family history and promise to pay his bill after harvest time. Sorry at Augustine’s departure and account of expenses incurred. 4pp

2993 12 July Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Boulogne, to Kirby: 1861 writer convalescing in France. Returning to Armagh by 15th August. Reference to Mr. McCann’s health. Crisis in Rome should come by October. Peter’s Pence in France. 4pp

2994 17 July Holograph letter from Charles Russell, Limoges, to Kirby: 1861 thanks for attestation of minor orders. Enclosing other half of £10 due to Irish College. Happy in France. Great regard for French Hierarchy; their devotedness to Rome, etc. 3pp

2995 19 July Holograph letter from M. Quinn, St. Laurence, to Kirby: 1861 account of Dr. Quinn’s journey, together with six priests, six nuns and two lay sisters, to take over his diocese of Brisbane. Dr. Moran called. 2pp

2996 19 July Handwritten notes by []: Spiritual matters. [Italian]. 1861 3pp

485 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 2997 20 July Holograph letter from Thomas English, Gambonsfield, 1861 Ireland, to Kirby: thanks for kindness while in Eternal City. On visitation of the Diocese with Bishop. Bishop’s health. Publicly contradicted the reports in Protestant papers regarding Pope’s health. Diocesan news. 4pp

2998 22 July Holograph letter from +James Browne, Cavan, to Kirby: 1861 ordain Mr. Dunne, if suited and studies permit. He is needed in the diocese. Harvest abundant. Morals of the people good and they are desirous of education. 3pp

2999 22 July Holograph letter from Sr. Maria Addolorata, Monastero del 1861 SS. Redentore, to Kirby: repeating request of earlier letter [KIR/1836-1861/2957]. 4pp

3000 23 July Holograph letter from M. Hoyne, Windsor Terrace, 1861 Kingstown, to Kirby: death of Dr. Laphaw. Details. 6pp

3001 24 July Holograph letter from J. Ryan, Enniskerry, to Kirby: request 1861 faculties to bless beads etc. for Rev. Patrick Ryan, Cashel. Details of his curacy. 3pp

3002 30 July Holograph letter from Ellen Kirby, [], to Kirby: direct 1861 “something” to Storington, Connecticut, c/o Miss A. D. Kirby. 1p

3003 30 July Holograph letter from John Duggan, C.C., Shandrum, 1861 Charleville, Co. Cork, to Kirby: request for dispensation in a marriage case. Details. 3pp

3004 1 August Holograph letter from +James F. Wood, Bishop of 1861 Philadelphia, to Kirby: introducing Rev. Patrick S. Sheridan. 1p

486 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 3005 1 August Holograph letter from +J. Dalton, St. John’s, to Kirby: 1861 forwarding £239.3.4 to Dr. Kirby to give to Holy Father as collection from Diocese of Harbour Grace. It is reported that the 'Man of Destiny' [possibly a reference to Garibaldi] will soon follow in the footsteps of his excommunicated fiend. 3pp

3006 1 August Holograph letter from Il Principe Ruffano, Maggiordoma 1861 Maggiore di Sua Maesta Siciliana, to Kirby: La Sua Maestà will see Dr. Kirby at the Quirinal at 1.00 p.m. to-morrow. 2pp

3007 1 August Holograph letter from +T. Furlong, Wexford, to Kirby: 1861 mistake made in rescript indulgencing privileged altar for Mercy Convent, Wexford. Please correct. Dispensation Ab imp. criminis. 2pp

3008 2 August Holograph letter from +D. Moriarty, Killarney, to Kirby: 1861 introducing Rev. James Hasson, Diocese of Savannah. Saw Dr. Moran but did not know him until he left. 3pp

3009 3 August Holograph letter from James Roche, P.P., Wexford, to 1861 Kirby: requesting from Canons of St. Mary Majors, indulgences for the Church of the Assumption in Wexford. Seven years ago, indulgences for Church of Immaculate Conception were obtained from St. John Lateran. Request faculties to celebrate Mass on a portable altar while on holidays. 2pp

3010 5 August Holograph letter from James McCann, Drogheda, to Kirby: 1861 state of health at present. Reference to meeting old friends. Journey from Rome. 4pp

487 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 3011 5 August Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: 1861 faculties to bless beads for Rev. J. MacNamara, O.S.F. Requests volume 4 of Devotis “Institution. em Canonicorum” and 9th volume of Gardellini. Requests fine woollen purple for soutane and mozzetta and a Cappa Major to be made in Rome. Sending two or three students to Irish College. Consecration of Dr. Butler, Coadjutor . 4pp

3012 7 August Holograph letter from Sr. M.T. Philomena [cousin of Dr. 1861 Kirby], Ursuline Convent, St. Mary’s, to Kirby: personal talk. Reference to statue sent by Dr. Kirby. Family and convent items. General communion once a week for the Pope, etc. Includes footnote by Sr. M. DeSales. 4pp

3013 8 August Holograph letter from John Russell, P.P., Cloyne, to Kirby: 1861 two matrimonial dispensations. 3pp

3014 9 August Holograph letter from +James Browne, Cavan, to Kirby: 1861 rejoicing at Pope’s recovery. Ireland tranquil. Reference to proselytism, bad weather and student Dunne in connection with the discipline of the college. 4pp

3015 [18-19] Five holograph letters from [Albert], Hotel Venat, Aix-Les- August 1861 Bains, to a lady friend [perhaps his fiancée]: He has lately left the Trappist order [possibly the Monastery of Aignes Belles] and plans to marry his correspondent. The letters deal with spiritual difficulties, his decision to leave the Order and the opposition which he encounters to the projected marriage. The 4th letter is addressed to Mademoiselle Kate Baron at Boulogne. 5 items

3016 19 August Holograph letter from Thomas Allen, Collinstown, to 1861 Kirby: on temporary mission. Pastoral duties. Sermon on feast of Assumption, etc. Sacramental work and blunders. Request for renewal faculties for Father Molloy. 4pp

488 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 3017 20 August Holograph letter from [Euigi], [], to Kirby: request for 1861 dismissorial letters for Mr. McGivney. 1p

3018 20 August Holograph letter from R.M. Ralph, Ballinrobe, to Kirby: 1861 reference to Dr. Carew’s last will and testament [see KIR/1836-1861/2737 and /2952]. Requesting Dr. Kirby to have Propaganda see to it that the writer gets the amount allowed to her in the will. 4pp

3019 21 August Holograph letter from +William Keane, Fermoy, to Kirby: 1861 reference to mislaid letters. Request for documents regarding Peter’s Pence and attached indulgences. Dispensation “in radice” [see KIR/1836-1861/2955]. Bad harvest prospects. Reference to Sardinians in Naples and how Napoleon would like to divide Italy. Saw Dr. Moran from a distance. 4pp

3020 23 August Holograph letter from Mary Anne Cullen, Howth, to Kirby: 1861 thanks for bouquet containing two relics. Reference to Dr. Moran’s visit, Dr. Kirby’s reported bad health and to the bad weather. Includes note of thanks for medals and beads. 4pp

3021 23 August Holograph letter from M. Veronica Michelini, [], to Kirby: 1861 confessional matters. 2pp

3022 24 August Holograph letter from James Sinnett, P.P., Kilmuckridge, 1861 Wexford, to Kirby: matrimonial dispensation. 2pp

3023 24 August Holograph letter from Ellen O’Reilly, Bridgefoot Street, 1861 Dublin, to Kirby: Augustine well. Queen’s visit to Ireland. Canon Laphan dead and succeeded by Canon Russell. 4pp

489 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 3024 24 August Holograph letter from M.G.M. Tucker, Presentation 1861 Convent, Tuam, to Kirby: thanks for cross and £1. Anxious about Dr. Kirby’s health and safety. Diocesan and convent news. 3pp

3025 26 August Holograph letter from +L. Gillooly, Sligo, to Kirby: 1861 forwarding £200, through Dr. Kirby, to Cardinal Barnabo, which sum represents Peter’s Pence collection for June and July. List enclosed. Crisis approaching in Italy. 2pp

3026 26 August Holograph letter from +T. Furlong, Gorey, to Kirby: more 1861 about dispensation requested [see KIR/1836-1861/3022]. 4pp

3027 27 August Holograph letter from G.C. Antonelli, [], to Kirby: 1861 acknowledging receipt of £239.3.4 [see KIR/1836- 1861/3005]. 1p

3028 27 August Holograph letter from +L. Gillooly, Sligo, to Kirby: 1861 forwarding £200 referred to in earlier letter [see KIR/1836- 1861/3025]. 1p

3029 27 August Holograph letter from G.C. Antonelli, Rome, to Kirby: 1861 [seems to be the original of KIR/1836-1861/3027]. 1p

3030 28 August Holograph letter from Mary Cooke, Waterford, to Kirby: 1861 thanks for gifts. Glad you like the Association and added St. Aloysius to our patrons. Forwarding of writer’s books. 8pp

3031 29 August Holograph letter from Charles Russell, Grand Seminaire, 1861 Limoges, to Kirby: requesting another testimonial letter from Dr. Kirby. 3pp

490 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 3032 29 August Holograph letter from Sister Mary Joseph Hoye [Lloyd], 1861 Presentation Convent, Doneraile, to Kirby: thanks for indulgences to De Profundis, beads and medals. Personal items, praying for His Holiness. 4pp

3033 30 August Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: 1861 Messrs. McCann and Legrave home safely. Sending a replacement. Requests Dr. Kirby to ask Propaganda to leave case regarding pension for Dr. Mulholland to Dr. Cullen and writer. Includes an enclosed Kirby draft on Fr. Mulholland. 2 items

3034 [] August Holograph letter from Sr. Mary Catherine di Ricci, St. 1861 Catherine’s, to Kirby: thanks for beads etc. Retreat and spiritual matters. Dr. Moran called during retreat so did not see him. 4pp

3035 2 September Holograph letter from J. McCarthy, Mitchelstown, to Kirby: 1861 price of marble altar; asking on behalf of Dr. O’Brien. 3pp

3036 3 September Holograph letter from Timothy Donovan [Missionary], 14 1861 Campden Grove, Kensington, to Kirby: thanks for kindness in Rome. Letters of recommendation from Cardinal Barnabo to Cardinal Wiseman and Dr. Cullen. Health prevents a start at mission work. 4pp

3037 5 September Holograph letter from +Thomas L. Connolly, Archbishop of 1861 Halifax, to Kirby: American civil war, effects and consequences. Forwarding £100; £68.5.6 to cover account concerning Signore Marinucci, balance to pay for Kennedy’s passage home. Reference to building a cathedral. Reference to money forwarded by late Archbishop to Dr. Murray, Dublin, of which nothing has been heard since. Sending student in Spring. Reference to death of Lucas in Propaganda. 4pp

491 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 3038 8 September Holograph letter from +John MacEvilly, Galway, to Kirby: 1861 introducing Father Kearney, who carries a copy of “Exposition of the Epistles” to Dr. Kirby. Proselytism almost eradicated except for Oughterand, with further reference to Vincentian Mission. Godless college is being filled with Catholics. Litany of B.V.M. recited for Pope before all Public Masses. 4pp

3039 10 Sept. Holograph letter from M.P. Jones, Presentation Convent, 1861 Mullingar, to Kirby: requesting oil paintings of Presentation of Our Lady in the Temple and of the Sacred heart of Jesus. 4pp

3040 15 September Holograph letter from [], [], to Kirby: change in time for 1861 confessions, owing to retreat. 2pp

3041 16 September Holograph letter from John Russell, Cloyne, to Kirby: 1861 matrimonial dispensation, 2nd degree and 3rd degree affinities. 1p

3042 16 September Holograph letter from Sr. M. Philomena Hyland, St. Mary’s, 1861 to Kirby: a cousin of writer is going to Irish College Rome. Pray for Revd. Mother who has recovered from erysipelas. 4pp

3043 17 September Holograph letter from Denis Vinney, New Ross, to Kirby: 1861 concerning Dr. Kirby’s request regarding dispensation. Cannot find the person seeking it and so no information at hand. 3pp

3044 17 September Holograph letter from +T. Furlong, Wexford, to Kirby: 1861 forwarding information regarding dispensation. 2pp

492 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 3045 21 September Holograph letter from +C. Denvir, Belfast, to Kirby: 1861 renewal of sexennium faculties. Visitation and confirmation satisfactory. Uneasiness regarding Roman affairs. Civil war in America effecting cotton and flax industry in Ulster. Potato crop a failure. Requests relic of St. Patrick from St. Mark’s. 3pp

3046 21 September Holograph letter from M. Burke, P.P., Clonmel, to Kirby: 1861 introducing grand-nephew of late Dr. Murray, Archbishop of Dublin. 4pp

3047 22 September Holograph letter from George Montgomery, St. Mary’s, 1861 Wednesbury, to Kirby: rejoicing in Pope’s decision to remain at Rome. Reference to Peter’s Pence and Pope’s reply to the Parish address. 4pp

3048 23 September Holograph letter from P. Fitzgerald, P.P., Ballingarry, 1861 Callan, to Kirby: can Dr. Kirby accommodate two students for Archbishop Leahy? 2pp

3049 24 September Holograph letter from M. Purcell, Presbytery, Marlboro 1861 Street, Dublin, to Kirby: dispensation from “simplex votum castitates”. Archbishop well and Dr. Moran well improved since coming to Ireland. Reference to spiritual direction from Dr. Kirby while a student. Organizing Peter’s Pence in the Diocese. Roman affairs and faith of Irish. 4pp

3050 25 September Holograph letter from B. Moore, Multyfarnham, to Kirby: 1861 bad health prevented writer from going to the Cape. Reference to parish work in Multyfarnham, past students of Irish College, bad weather and success of Irish students in Rome. 4pp

3051 25 September Holograph letter from +William Keane, Fermoy, to Kirby: 1861 introducing Mr. Daniel Welphy and family. 3pp

493 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 3052 27 September Holograph letter from M. Burke, P.P., Clonmel, to Kirby: 1861 introducing Mr. [Bagnile]. 3pp

3053 27 September Holograph letter from William Kirby, [], to Kirby: family 1861 news and reference to health. 1p

3054 28 September Holograph letter from [unidentified sender] to Kirby: case 1861 of Rev. P. Sheridan, P.P., Ratoath, versus his C.C. [Mr. Murphy] who had the duty of saying Mass and hearing confessions in Lagore. Letter contains copied letters from Dr. Cullen, Rev. P. Sheridan, Mr. Thunder and dated 28/9/61 to 11/12/63. [There is nothing to connect Dr. Kirby with any of this, and it would seem that a covering letter is missing.] 4pp

3055 29 September Holograph letter from William Healy, R.C.C., Ahina, to 1861 Kirby: dispensation from some vow of chastity with a view to marriage. 4pp

3056 4 October Holograph letter from John Burke, Silver Well Cottage, 1861 Crathoe, to Kirby: introducing a student, Mr. F. Heads, to Irish College Rome. 2pp

3057 9 October Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: 1861 introducing Mr. Thomas Barron, to take possession of burse enjoyed by Mr. Legrave. 3pp

3058 14 October Holograph letter from Rose M. Fleming, 52 Mountjoy 1861 Square, Dublin, to Kirby: had no need to use Dr. Kirby’s letter [see KIR/1836-1861/2394]. The Sisters selected medical staff to new Mater Misericordiae hospital and Dr. Hayes is not appointed. Family news. 4pp

494 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 3059 14 October Holograph letter from Sr. M.C. di Ricci, [niece], St. 1861 Catherine’s, to Kirby: letter delivered by Dr. Moran on return to Irish College, Rome. Personal and convent news and spiritual advice requested. 4pp

3060 16 October Holograph letter from William Kirby, [], to Kirby: sending 1861 some flannels and warm socks per Dr. Moran. Personal and family news. Reference to Dr. Moran’s visit and kindness. Famine threatening again. 3pp

3061 17 October Holograph letter from F.A. Lonergan, Collegio Brignole 1861 Sale, Genoa, to Kirby: informing Dr. Kirby of his state of health and happiness. No desire to return to religious life but only to go to Brisbane. Reference to talk with Abbot Casaretto. 2pp

3062 18 October Holograph letter from C. Russell, Limoges, to Kirby: cannot 1861 understand Dr. Kirby not answering earlier letter [KIR/1836- 1861/3031]. Repeats request. Reference to request made to Dr. Moran for statue of B.V.M. and Murray’s guide to Rome. Requests news in general. 4pp

3063 18 October Holograph letter from George [Conroy], All Hallows 1861 Seminary, Stillorgan, to Kirby: introducing Mr. Thomas Barron. 1p

3064 19 October Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: 1861 dispensation for Francis Corgan and Alice Flanagan. Permission to fill vacancy [Treasurer] in the Chapter; to erect stations of the Cross in Seminary which is now in the care of Vincentians and has 58 boarders. Faculties for priests mentioned - to bless beads. Ordained James McCann and hopes to ordain Mr. Legrave. Reference to a short visit by Dr. Moran. 5pp

495 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 3065 20 October Holograph letter from Kate Amelia Merewether, Sydney, 1861 New South Wales, to Kirby: praising Dr. Gregory in highest terms and explains how his removal from N.S. Wales is a great loss to religion and a victory for Democrats and Garibaldians. The Catholic paper “Freeman’s Journal” is run by a half converted “Independent”. 4pp

3066 21 October Holograph letter from Timothy Donovan, Calehill, Charing, 1861 Kent, to Kirby: thanks for reliquary, given by Bishop Serra. Appointed to Cale Hill and Ashford by Bishop Grant. Reference to relief brought to a Catholic patient by the reliquary. 4pp

3067 21 October Holograph letter from John Russell, Cloyne, to Kirby: more 1861 details regarding dispensation mentioned in earlier letter [KIR/1836-1861/3041]. Request for History of the Church in Italian. 3pp

3068 25 October Holograph letter from J. McCarthy, Mitchelstown, to Kirby: 1861 Forward altar similar to one in the Church of St. Agatha’s. Details regarding tabernacle. [see KIR/1836-1861/3035]. 3pp

3069 31 October Holograph letter from +Thomas L. Connolly, Archbishop of 1861 Halifax, to Kirby: financial matters. Requests account and receipt. Reference to Dr. Murray claiming to have forwarded money to Irish College Rome and to the American Civil War. 4pp

3070 4 November Holograph letter from I. Tamiore, Rettore, Collegio Urbano, 1861 to Kirby: change in University timetable. 2pp

496 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 3071 6 November Holograph letter from +Thomas L. Connolly, Archbishop of 1861 Halifax, to Kirby: mistake in previous letter [see KIR/1836- 1861/3069]. Money forwarded by Dr. Murray was in 1858. American Civil war. P.S. No news of Mr. Kennedy. He may be in Ireland. Send him home and give him £25 to pay expenses. 2pp

3072 7 November Holograph letter from +L. Gillooly, Sligo, to Kirby: thanks 1861 for reliable news of Rome. Forwarding £160 Peter’s Pence. No acknowledgement of earlier letter [KIR/1836- 1861/2966]. Potato crop a failure and bad times ahead. Trying to get landlords and Government to help. State of religion good. [Includes receipt from C. Barnabo]. 2 items

3073 8 November Holograph letter from +C. Denvir, Belfast, to Kirby: writer 1861 repeats request for faculties [see KIR/1836-1861/3045]. Attachment of Irish people to the Holy See is strong. 2pp

3074 8 November Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: 1861 forwarding Dr. Kirby £10 for services as agent. Is it true that France is more favourably disposed to the Vatican? Pope’s troubles now seem to come from unworthy ministers of the sanctuary. McCann doing good work and Legrave a Subdeacon. 4pp

3075 11 November Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: 1861 introducing Mrs. Charles Moore. She wishes to have the privilege of a private oratory. 4pp

3076 11 November Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: 1861 received cappa and purple cloth requested in earlier letter [see KIR/1836-1861/3011]. Reference to earlier letter [see KIR/1836-1861/3075]. Disposed to re-admit Mr. O’Neil, who ran away from Irish College, to grace and to re-enter the college for a few months observation when his fitness for priesthood could be tested. 3pp

497 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 3077 15 November Holograph letter from Morgan O’Brien, P.P., V.G., 1861 Mitchelstown, Co. Cork, to Kirby: Request price of altars and would like two, one for Parish Church, one for convent, if not too dear. [see KIR/1836-1861/3035 and /3068] 2pp

3078 17 November Holograph letter from James Lynan, [], to Kirby: requesting 1861 an audience tomorrow or Tuesday. Return ticket would be out of date after Wednesday. 2pp

3079 17 November Holograph letter from Antonio [Pinullotti], Secretary, [], to 1861 Kirby: Cappellano requests presence of priest Mac-Vitt d. Giovanni [probably John McDevitt] on Thursday. 3pp

3080 19 November Holograph letter from Richard Seymour, P.P., Carrigtohill, 1861 Co. Cork, to Kirby: dispensation for simple vow of chastity. 4pp

3081 22 November Holograph letter from +George Butler, Limerick, to Kirby: 1861 renewal of Formula Sexta faculties for Dr. Ryan, Limerick. Requests list and reports of Limerick students in Irish College and make sure they learn their Gregorian Chant and rubrics. [Kirby notes in postscript that he has sent the list. Slattery admonished for inattention to college discipline. Other students good]. 4pp

3082 23 November Holograph letter from +T. Furlong, Wexford, to Kirby: case 1861 of Mrs. Sweetman, who having obtained in 1834 permission for the family to keep Blessed Sacrament in a private oratory, thinks this extends to her son living in another house. Reference to University collection and requests some honour for Mr. Richard Devereux. 4pp

3083 27 November Holograph letter from Ellen FitzSimon [née O’Connell], 1861 Glencullen, to Kirby: family news. Sending two sonnets, composed and addressed to the Pope with Mr. O’Connor who goes to Rome. 3pp

498 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 3084 28 November Holograph letter from Suor Maria Caterina Gigli, [], to 1861 Kirby: forward a letter to an English person, who lives near Palazzo Barberini and whose name is forgotten. 1p

3085 29 November Holograph letter from +W. Keane, Fermoy, to Kirby: reply 1861 enclosed to Cardinal Barnabo regarding James Whelan case. Matrimonial Dispensation and powers to dispense in a number of cases. Questions regarding Formula Sexta, documents regarding Peter’s Pence requested. Potato crop a failure and bad times ahead. 4pp

3086 2 December Holograph letter from Kate Westlake, Rue Tronchet 24, 1861 Paris, to Kirby: wishing to know Mr. O’Connor’s Irish address. 2pp

3087 5 December Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: 1861 thanks for attention to commissions. Reference to mistake in dispensation requested in earlier letter [see KIR/1836- 1861/3064]. Dispensation from spiritual affinity requested. Thanks to Dr. Moran for rescript. Rev. O’Sullivan, C.C., Drogheda, died from typhus. 4pp

3088 8 December Holograph letter from J. McDodsworth, Pistoja, to Kirby: 1861 requesting news of Pope and Cardinal Antonelli. Did letter of four months ago reach Dr. Kirby? Family news. On visit to Rome hopes to have an audience with Pope, young King of Naples etc. Reference to Duca di Maddalini and Camburgano. 4pp

3089 8 December Holograph letter from +George Butler, Limerick, to Kirby: 1861 requesting Dr. Kirby’s aid in establishing a Province of the Good Shepherd nuns in Ireland and a novitiate in Limerick. Dr. Cullen has written to Cardinal. 4pp

499 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 3090 10 December Holograph letter from John McDevitt, Catholic University, 1861 Dublin, to Kirby: thanking Mgr. Terrani, Capellano Maggiore dell Truppo Pontificio for the medal “Pro Petri Sedi”. 3pp

3091 12 December Holograph letter from John McDevitt, Catholic University, 1861 76 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin, to Kirby: thanks for medals [see KIR/1836-1861/3090] and congratulations. At present the writer is Dean of Residence in “Corpus Christi House”. Reference to revolutionary intrigues having been foiled. Reference to Mr. McCann, regards to Dr. Moran. 4pp

3092 17 December Holograph letter from +L. Gillooly, Sligo, to Kirby: 1861 forwarding £84 Peter’s Pence. Peter’s Pence will have to be suspended owing to distress in the country, or better still, given to Parochial Relief funds with Pope’s permission. Requests renewal of privilege granted to the Sisters of Mercy to communicate at Midnight Mass on Xmas and let it be in perpetuum. Reference to the large number of students in Irish College Rome and regrets having no burse for there. [Enclosed: receipt from C. Barnabo.] 2 items

3093 18 December Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: 1861 forwarding bill of £20.14.2 to pay for cappa etc. [see KIR/1836-1861/3076]. Requesting 9th Volume of Gardellini. Sending Mr. O’Neill to Irish College Paris. Happy Xmas. 3pp

3094 18 December Holograph letter from Ercole Malvasia, Bologna, to Kirby: 1861 writer’s great regard for Dr. Kirby, etc. 3pp

3095 19 December Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon of Armagh, 1861 Drogheda, to Kirby: forwarding £156.19.9, first Peter’s Pence. Further plans for Peter’s Pence confraternity. Reference to peaceful Rome and mild winter which is needed when food is so scarce. 4pp

500 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR/1836-1861/ 3096 20 December Holograph letter from Edward Kennedy, Rashgonnack, to 1861 Kirby: thanks for writing. Money matters settled with Dr. Murray. Letter from Dr. Connolly and leaving for Newfoundland in January. Health good. 3pp

3097 20 December Holograph letter from Plowden and Cholmey, 234 Corso, to 1861 Kirby: thanks for notifying them of mistake. £55.8.0 was given instead of £35.8.0. 2pp

3098 20 December Holograph letter from J. McCarthy, Mitchelstown, to Kirby: 1861 more requests and details regarding altars. Dr. O’Brien ill. [see KIR/1836-1861/3035, /3068 and /3077]. 2pp

3099 23 December Holograph letter from +T. Furlong, Wexford, to Kirby: 1861 reference to faculty received through Archbishop Cullen, concerning which the writer is worried. It was granted for an unlimited number of times. Requests matrimonial dispensation. More regarding dispensations. 3pp

3100 27 December Holograph letter from Mr. [Mourett], Terdoe, Limerick, to 1861 Kirby: greetings for Holy Season and thanks for kindness while in Rome. Distress everywhere in Ireland and in some places approaching famine. Catholic University taking deeper root in the affections of the people. Questions regarding Rome and Italy. 3pp

3101 30 December Holograph letter from +J. Dalton, Harbour Grace, to Kirby: 1861 acknowledging receipt of Dr. Kirby’s answer to earlier letter [see KIR/1836-1861/3005]. Reference to a letter from the Pope. Forwarding a cheque for services rendered. Reference to Italy, age of materialism and injustice, American War, and to Irish students success at Concursus in Propaganda. 4pp

501 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 1 2 January Holograph letter from Batty Moore, Multyfarnham, to 1862 Kirby: thanks for faculties, especially concerning Society of the Sacred Heart. Reference to parish work, health, etc. Rumours of peace in America and effect of the American war on prices of household commodities. Extreme want everywhere in Ireland. Reference to protests against Queen’s Colleges and to Sir. Robert Peel. 4pp

2 2 January Holograph receipt from G.C. Antonelli, Rome: 1862 acknowledging receipt of £156.19.9, Peter’s Pence money forwarded by Dr. Dixon, Armagh [see KIR/1836- 1861/3095]. A copy by Mr. Gillicuddy. 1p

3 3 January Holograph letter from +George Butler, Limerick, to Kirby: 1862 renewal of “Formula Sexta” faculties and others for Dr. Ryan. 2pp

4 7 January Holograph letter from G.C. Antonelli, Rome, to Kirby: 1862 acknowledging receipt of £182, Peter’s Pence collection from Archbishop of Dublin. 1p

5 8 January Holograph letter from James Young, St. Margaret’s, Co. 1862 Dublin, to Kirby: the writer who has just translated Bellarmine’s Catechism, wishes to know in what estimation it is held in Rome. 3pp

6 10 January Holograph letter from +John Cantwell, Mullingar, to Kirby: 1862 congratulations on tranquillity of Rome. Request title of D.D. for Rev. Mr. Gargan, Professor of History in Maynooth. 3pp

7 11 January Holograph letter from Mary O’Connell FitzSimon, Via 1862 Tavalini 578, Case Bonauiti, Firenze, to Kirby: relating personal woes – bad health and love affairs. 3pp

502 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 8 14 January Holograph letter from Morgan O’Brien, Mitchelstown, Co. 1862 Cork, to Kirby: sending £125 as first instalment on altars. Reference to a Protestant gentleman who will ship them home if they are ready by a certain date., etc. 4pp

9 15 January Holograph letter from +M. Flannery, Nenagh, to Kirby: 1862 matrimonial dispensation and hopes for success of the Pope. 2pp

10 19 January Holograph letter from F. Gortmann O.C. [Superior of 1862 Capuchin College Rome, 1858-1866], Bishop of Derbe, V.G. of Patua, to Kirby: introducing Major and Mrs. Gordon. 3pp

11 20 January Holograph letter from +John Kilduff, Longford, to Kirby: 1862 requesting Dr. Kirby to send home Mr. McGivney, as his services are needed. If Rome is safe will send other students next summer. Sufferings of the poor. 1p

12 21 January Holograph letter from Garrett Connolly P.P., Carrick-on- 1862 Suir, to Kirby: matrimonial dispensation for James Caffey and Mary Shea. 3pp

13 21 January Holograph letter from +T. Furlong, Wexford, to Kirby: 1862 Reference to earlier letter [see KIR/1836-1861/3099]. Forward copy of receipt received through Archbishop Cullen. 4pp

14 21 January Holograph letter from +William Keane, Fermoy, to Kirby: 1862 thanks for letters and documents regarding Formula Sexta and Peter’s Pence [see KIR/1836-1861/3085]. Expects Propaganda to make change in dispensing powers of Formula Sexta. Details. Effects of bad harvest being felt. Sardinian Government cannot stand for long reasons. Reference to supposed insult on English flag. England’s violation of international law. Enclosed: Propaganda on Formula VIa, 1854, 1862 3 items

503 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 15 24 January Holograph letter from +C. McNally, Bishop’s Residence, 1862 Monaghan, to Kirby: death of Dean Boylan and list of candidates fit to succeed him. Powers to fill future vacancies. Reference to how Catholic Gentry opposed the attempt of Sir Robert Peel to obtain support for mixed education in Queen’s College. Reference to Galway affair. Faculties for priests named to bless beads and query regarding no letter from Pope, concerning Clogher address. 4pp

16 26 January Holograph letter from Superior Seminarii Lemovicensis, 1862 [Limoges], to Kirby: query concerning Russell’s fitness for Subdeacon and studies done in Irish College. [see KIR/1836- 1861/3031 and /3062]. 2pp

17 28 January Holograph letter from Thomas Murphy, C.M., Irish College 1862 Paris, to Kirby: introducing writer’s brother and sister-in- law. 1p

18 29 January Holograph letter from J. Lynch, Irish College Paris, to 1862 Kirby: introducing bearer of this letter, a young English girl. 1p

19 29 January Holograph letter from J. Lynan, V.F.P.P., Ashbourne, 1862 Limerick, to Kirby: reference to homeward journey and meeting Archbishop of Dublin. Reference to Dr. Cullen’s chastising Sir Robert Peel in no uncertain way, and of the Catholic Gentry’s refusal to support Peel and his mixed education. Reference to Father Peter Daly’s case [see KIR/1836-1861/2498 A]. Reference to Bishop’s visit to Rome for canonization and the consecration of St. Paul’s. Irish papers report that French Ambassador in Rome forbade any assembly of Bishops under threat of French withdrawal from Rome. Request to trace relics, and repayment of loan. 8pp

20 2 February Holograph letter from James Roche, P.P., Wexford, to 1862 Kirby: thanks for document mentioned in earlier letter [KIR/1836-1861/3009]. 1p

504 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 21 4 February Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: 1862 remarks regarding wording and terms used in dispensations. Petition enclosed for Dundalk nuns. Query regarding prohibition, which forbids Priests, who say two Masses, to receive two stipends. Thouvenel’s dispatch to Lavallette is very sad and French policy is now clear. Includes two enclosures- Dundalk Nuns to Dixon dated 27.7.1861 and Vincent Grotti to Dixon dated 16.9.1861 3 items

22 5 February Holograph letter from +George Butler, Limerick, to Kirby: 1862 thanks for faculties [see KIR/1836-1861/3081] and enclosing £10 for services rendered. Reference to earlier letter [KIR/1836-1861/3089] and difficulty raised by Cardinal Patrizi regarding request. Reference to movement to found burses in Catholic University and to Limerick’s intended quota. Reference to Mr. [Munsell] and his great work in Catholic interests. 4pp

23 6 February Holograph letter from [], Dunraven, , to Kirby: 1862 introducing Rev. Dr. Todd, Trinity College, Dublin. 1p

24 6 February Holograph letter from +Daniel Murphy, Secunderabad, 1862 Bombay, to Kirby: account of journey to Secunderabad, accompanied by three priests and one sub-deacon, and of visitation of part of the mission, of state of mission and health of certain priests. Forwarding report to Cardinal Barnabo. 4pp

505 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 25 6 February Holograph letter from +D. Moriarty, Killarney, to Kirby: 1862 matrimonial dispensation. Requires Cardinal’s refusal to a case of near consanguinity and ‘cultus mixtus’. Reference to a circular from Propaganda prohibiting use of “Pontificalia in Aliqua diocesi etiam cum consensu ordinarii” and requests that he have permission to permit a visiting Bishop the use of Pontificalia in Kerry. Reasons given and Dr. Cullen has this permission for Dublin. Requesting indulgences for prayers said before statue in Presentation Convent, Tralee. Cannot accept invitation to Canonization of Japanese Martyrs. Tranquillity and Catholicity in Ireland and in Killarney with reference to the good work done by Belgian Recollects. 4pp

26 7 February Holograph letter from +D. O’Brien, Waterford, to Kirby: 1862 health and diocesan matters. The glorious passive resistance to Napoleon’s offers is a guarantee of the Holy Father’s final victory. Visiting Rome for the canonization [Japanese Martyrs]. Dispensation from a simple, perpetual vow of chastity. 4pp

27 10 February Holograph letter from A.R. Reynolds Germantown, U.S.A., 1862 to Kirby: forwarding £20 for masses for writer’s husband. Thanks for letter and cheering news. Reference to American war and how the Pope should shake off the yoke of Victor Emmanuel, now that France and England are interested in American war. 2pp

28 11 February Holograph letter from R.M. Ralph, Ballinrobe, to Kirby: 1862 regarding Dr. Carew’s last will and testament [see KIR/1836-1861/2737, /2952 and /3018]. Requests Dr. Kirby to have the matter settled with Cardinal Barnabo. 4pp

506 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 29 11 February Holograph letter from Henry W. Willberforce, 32 Brydges 1862 Street Strand, London, to Kirby: requesting Dr. Kirby to act as or find a weekly correspondent in Rome for the ‘Weekly Register’, one who would report news concerning Pope, , Ireland, etc. Details. Dr. Cullen would support the request. Reference to Mr. Hernans and Paul Tavnaph, reporters who were unsatisfactory. 4pp

30 15 February Holograph letter from J. Barry D.D., Point de Galle, to 1862 Kirby: Barry, who is a past-student, is breaking his journey to come to Rome. He is returning to Melbourne to defend himself regarding his affairs and in relation with St. Patrick’s College, of which he was President, against the slanders and abuse of his Bishop. Enclosed: typescript copy 2 items

31 16 February Holograph letter from Morgan O’Brien, Mitchelstown, to 1862 Kirby: repetition of earlier letter [see KIR/1862/8] except that it has a reference to a letter from Dr. Kirby stating that the altar will be ready in February. Also includes a future request that altars be privileged altars and a request for a dispensation from a Perpetual vow of chastity or celibacy. 3pp

32 20 February Holograph letter from William Kirby, [], to Kirby: Mr. 1862 Kirby of Kingstown is dead. Reference to whether Maggie should be brought home or not. Health matters. Reference to Elly. 3pp

33 20 February Holograph letter from C. Borgogelli, [], to Kirby: request 1862 for another small loan. 2pp

34 20 February Holograph letter from +James Quinn, St. Mary’s, Sydney, to 1862 Kirby: forwarding £30 to be paid, in the name of Dr. Cani, to the Vice-Rector of the Roman Seminary. Reference to Dr. Cani and another priest on their missionary journey. In Sydney for Bishop’s meeting, which will not take place owing to Bishops excusing themselves, except Dr. Geoghan of Adelaide. 2pp

507 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 35 1 March Holograph letter from M. Murphy, Pisa, to Kirby: regrets 1862 leaving Rome without seeing Dr. Kirby. Account of audience obtained by Mgr. Talbot for writer and his wife. 4pp

36 8 March Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: 1862 thanks for powers regarding Dundalk nuns [see KIR/1862/21]. Reference to case of Dr. Mulholland [see KIR/1836-1861/3033]. Matrimonial dispensation. Request on behalf of Dr. Dorrian, Coadjutor Bishop of Down and Connor, to retain, during Coadjutorship, his former parish as a mensal parish, namely Loughinisland. Reference to Dr. Denvir’s inability to run Down and Connor. Delighted with Cardinal Antonelli’s noble answer to Thouvenal. Major O’Reilly is M.P. for Longford, despite Palmerston and Russell. Includes enclosed letter from N. Kieran, Dean, to Primate dated 6.3.62. 2 items

37 9 March Holograph letter from +T. Furlong, Wexford, to Kirby: 1862 thanks for favours and reminding Dr. Kirby of the application for a privileged altar for Mr. Sweetman. Subscribing to Roman Lottery. Hopes for only £100, owing to distress of people. 2pp

38 12 March Holograph letter from +William Keane, Fermoy, to Kirby: 1862 thanks for documents and explanation regarding Formula Sexta faculties. Published special Pastoral on Peter’s Pence. Reference to Lenten Pastoral on education. Hope to go to Rome for consistory. Distress of the people, refusal of English even Catholics to help, their love for the Holy Father. 4pp

39 14 March Holograph letter from Dominick Murphy, St. Finbarr’s, 1862 Cork, to Kirby: thanks for rescript [probably that concerning Chapter mentioned in earlier letter - see KIR/1836- 1861/2705]. Sending £20 to Dr. Kirby, from Chapter in thanks. Journey home from Rome, climate in Ireland. Cry of famine is much exaggerated. Dr. Moran’s book regarding Dr. Plunkett read with pleasure. 4pp

508 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 40 14 March Holograph letter from Sr. Mary Peter Frances, Convent du 1862 [Bon] Successo, Lisbon, to Kirby: renewing acquaintance and convent news. Enclosed letter for Dr. Smith. Requests Pope’s blessing on work. Marquis of Sousa is bearer of this letter. Request from Mother House in Rome, a doll dressed up in their full habit, in order to check on some suspected changes. 4pp

41 17 March Holograph letter from +J.P. Leahy, Violet Hill, Newry, to 1862 Kirby: forwarding £2.5.0 Lottery money. Tickets could be sold to the laity. Illness prevents attending the Consistory in May. 1p

42 18 March Holograph letter from P. Massoni, Sindaco, Tribunale 1862 Criminale, Roma, to Kirby: requesting name and details of the person killed in the Irish College vineyard on the Via Salaro. Includes handwritten letter of reply from Kirby stating that his name is Giuseppe Bartolini, parochia di S. Ansovino di Saludecio, diocesi di Rimini. Killed 30/5/1857, not in the college vineyard but two miles beyond the Ponte Salaro. 2 items

43 19 March Holograph letter from Mother Arcangela Palma, S. Lorenzo 1862 Paneperna, to Kirby: request for pecuniary assistance for her sister and to say Mass on the feast of the Annunciation. 4pp

44 20 March Holograph letter from +D. Moriarity, Killarney, to Kirby: 1862 forwarding £30 to cover balance of pension and travelling expenses of Mr. McGillicuddy. Sending him to Paris next year. Requests information regarding possibility of a general dispensation from the law of changing nuns’ confessors every three years. Does the decennial report to Propaganda satisfy obligation of “ad limina” visit. Renewal of powers in enclosed papers. Sent Pastoral on education to Dr. Kirby, with reference to the National System – condemning it in theory and adopting it in practice. Reference to cost of new church at Dingle. 4pp

509 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 45 22 March Holograph letter from Mother Arcangela Palma, S. Lorenzo 1862 Paneperna, to Kirby: thanks for alms. If Dr. Kirby does not come to say Mass the writer will think she has offended him in some way. Family news. 4pp

46 22 March Holograph letter from +C. MacNally, Bishop’s Residence, 1862 Monaghan, to Kirby: visiting Rome for Canonization of Japanese Martyrs and requests date of the consistory. Reference to Pope’s magnificent sum to relieve distress in Ireland. 4pp

47 23 March Holograph letter from +John Kilduff, Longford, to Kirby: 1862 send Mr. McGivney home as he is needed in the Diocese. Visiting Rome for the consistory. Reference to Major O’Reilly’s victory over Palmerston, Russell, Peel, in being elected M.P. for Longford. 4pp

48 24 March Holograph letter from E. Eskrine, 101 Eaton Place, Eaton 1862 Square, London, to Kirby: introducing Mr. Phillips. 4pp

49 25 March Holograph letter from +P. Dorrian, Belfast, to Kirby: 1862 matrimonial dispensation – 1st degree and 2nd degree affinity. Consoled by firm attitude of Pope in his troubles. Regards to Dr. Moran. 3pp

50 26 March Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: 1862 confraternity of Peter’s Pence started in Armagh and requests indulgences for it. Conditions to be fulfilled included. Matrimonial Dispensation. Apology to Cardinal Caterini, on being unable to visit Rome in May. 4pp

51 28 March Holograph letter from P.M. Redmond, Pembroke House, 1862 Dublin, to Kirby: requesting an audience for Mrs. and Miss Redmond. 1p

510 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 52 28 March Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: 1862 requesting permission to apply all monies received up to this date for Matrimonial Dispensation to the writer’s own use. Rescripts don’t cover all of the past. Correct following mistakes- tell Propaganda Killaloe and Killala are two different dioceses; inform S. Council that no invitation for Bishops of Killaloe, and Kilfenora and Kilmacduagh to attend canonization have arrived yet. 4pp

53 2 April Holograph letter from Sr. Paul Jones, Presentation Convent, 1862 Mullingar, to Kirby: reference to earlier letter [KIR/1836- 1861/3039]. Bishop bringing paintings home. 3pp

54 4 April Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: 1862 dispensation sought at the request of Rev. George Ifsa, Archimandite among the Maronites who is here seeking aid for his fellow countrymen. 1p

55 4 April Holograph letter from J.P. Leonard, 21 Rue de Vienne, 1862 Place d’Europe, Paris, to Kirby: reference to an appeal made in Paris for the starving people in Ireland, which was instigated by the Lord Mayor and Archbishop of Dublin. The agents for the appeal there are the writer and Père Perraud of the Oratonians and they would like to appeal to the Americans in Paris. To aid them they request Dr. Kirby to ask the Archbishop of New York to write to the American Minister in Paris, notifying him and asking his help [see KIR/1862/64]. Reference to a letter to Rev. McKearney, Galway, now in Rome, requesting the help of the illustrious artist Litz – would like him to give a concert in aid of the poor of the Claddagh. 4pp

56 4 April Holograph letter from +E. Walsh, Kilkenny, to Kirby: not 1862 accepting invitation to canonization of Japanese Martyrs owing to the heat of Rome and for health reasons. Requests renewal of ordinary and extraordinary powers. Enclosing a memento of £10. Irish peaceful but distressed owing to want. 2pp

511 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 57 5 April Holograph letter from +John Derry, Loughrea, to Kirby: 1862 forwarding a parcel to the Daly family now in Rome. Details. Not accepting invitation to canonization of Japanese Martyrs. 2pp

58 7 April Holograph letter from +John [Hughes], Archbishop of New 1862 York, Rome, to Kirby: requesting Dr. Kirby to obtain a passport from Cardinal Antonelli for Mr. John E. Ward, late American minister to China, to enable him to leave Italy and return to his native South [Savannah]. 2pp

59 9 April Holograph letter from John Benson, Limerick, to Kirby: 1862 forwarding £34 to cover expenses of his son Thomas J. Benson. 1p

60 11 April Holograph letter from Mary Dillon [Mary Nugent], 1862 Montreal, to Kirby: requesting Dr. Kirby to put in a good word for her with Bishop Bourget when he goes to Rome. 3pp

61 11 April Holograph letter from +L. Gillooly, Sligo, to Kirby: going 1862 to Rome for canonization immediately after Bishop’s meeting in Dublin on 7th May. Requesting lodgings in the Irish College for Dr. MacEvilly and himself. 2pp

62 13 April Holograph letter from William Kirby, Sackville Street, 1862 Dublin, to Kirby: thanks fo gift of a beautiful brooch. Family news. 3pp

512 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / [1861]/ 63 13 April Holograph letter fom +William Delaney, Cork, to Kirby: [1861] Requests indulgences for Peter’s Pence, which is to be started soon and permission for Mr. Rhodes to keep Blessed Sacrament in a private oratory. Reference to the unpopularity of Sir Robert Peel among most respectable Catholics, and of the support given to Peel by Sir John Arnott, M.P. of Kinsale and Alderman of Cork. Sorry cannot visit Rome for canonization. [This letter is dated 13 April 1861 and should have been placed after KIR/1836- 1861/2933 of that year]. 3pp

64 16 April Holograph letter from +John [Hughes], Archbishop of New 1862 York, Rome, to Kirby: reference to earlier letter [see KIR/18621/55]. Private and personal reasons forbid writer to ask any favour of American Minister but he supports the cause. 2pp

65 21 April Holograph letter from Edmond Walsh C.C., Rosbercon, 1862 New Ross, to Kirby: renewal of faculties of indulgencing beads etc. Rev. Bergin is dead. Faithful, loyal to Holy Father. 3pp

66 21 April Holograph letter from +M. O’Hea, Skibbereen, to Kirby: 1862 going to Rome after Bishop’s meeting on 6th May and requests lodgings for himself and chaplain. First time in Rome. Enemies of Catholicity viewing with concern the great gathering of Bishops, that is to take place in Rome for the Canonization. 4pp

67 22 April Holograph letter from +William Keane, Fermoy, to Kirby: 1862 going to Rome after Bishop’s meeting. Requests lodgings. Reference to some Parish Priests who intend to go to Rome for the canonization. 3pp

68 26 April Holograph letter from +John Kilduff, Longford, to Kirby: 1862 enclosing £20 from Rev. P. McGivney to pay expenses of his nephew’s return journey to Ireland. 1p

513 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 69 1 May Holograph letter from J. McCarthy, Mitchelstown, to Kirby: 1862 recounting the experiences of his first curacy in Castlemagner with a difficult Parish Priest and his subsequent change to Mitchelstown under Dr. O’Brien, whose praises he sings. Changed again and cannot understand attitude of the Bishop. Should he go on Foreign Missions? Enclosing £2 to help ornament the Blessed Virgin Mary’s altar in St. Agatha’s. 4pp

70 1 May Holograph letter from Edward Kennedy, St. Mary’s 1862 College, Halifax, to Kirby: ordained on Whit Sunday and said First Mass this morning. Thanking Dr. Kirby for kindness while in the Irish College. Probably will be changed from Professorship in the college to mission life. 4pp

71 3 May Holograph letter from Joseph R. Chandler, Philadelphia, to 1862 Kirby: instructed by Mrs. Reynolds, the writer forwards a second Bill of exchange to take the place of the first one if it has not arrived yet [see KIR/1862/27]. An account of American Civil War. Reference to Rome, Italy and American Bishops there at present. 4pp

72 3 May Holograph letter from H.E. Manning, 28 Via del Tritone, to 1862 Kirby: requesting Dr. Kirby to accept a translation of a book by the writer, on which Dr. Kirby had the kindness to give his judgement. 3pp

73 4 May Holograph letter from M. Coghlan, , Limerick, 1862 to Kirby: thanks for medal of Holy Father. State of health. Now Parish Priest of Abbeyfeale with one Protestant family. Parish news. Dr. Moriarty takes this letter. Requests faculties to bless beads per the Bishop who is going to Rome. 4pp

514 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 74 4 May Holograph letter from James M. Devitt, P.P., Caldaff, to 1862 Kirby: thanks for blessed crucifix. Would love to go to Rome with Dr. Kelly to see Holy Father. Reference to long friendship between Dr. Maginn and the writer. Requests faculties to bless beads etc. 3pp

75 5 May Holograph letter from George Montgomery, Wednesbury, to 1862 Kirby: forwarding £10, which comprises Peter’s Pence and donation by the writer to Papal Treasury. £12.10.0 paid to London Association but requests that Wednesbury Association of the Peter’s Pence be aggregated directly to the Roman one. 1p

76 8 May Holograph letter from John V. Nugent, High Sheriff, St. 1862 John’s, Newfoundland, to Kirby: Rev. H. Carsagnini, who takes this letter, accompanies Bishop to Rome. Account of family affairs and relatives. 4pp

77 9 May Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1862 reference to the Bishop’s meeting of 5th-9th May. The writer, on receiving letter from Cardinal Barnabo regarding Abbe Lavelle, brought the questions concerning Abbe Lavelle and Brotherhood of St. Patrick before the Bishops. 26 voted that Lavelle publicly apologise to the Archbishop of Dublin for injuries regarding his Episcopal authority and that he should renounce all connection with the Brotherhood. Reference to opposition of Drs. MacHale and Derry to this. Other resolutions 1) Petition against marriage Bill. 2) Request for Catholic system of education. 3) Charitable and bequest Bill. List of Bishops going to Rome. 4pp

78 13 May Holograph letter from [] Nardi, [], to Kirby: invitation to 1862 Irish Bishops to attend something regarding Mgr. Nardi. 1p

515 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 79 14 May Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: thanks 1862 for powers for Rev. McNamara and corrections mentioned in earlier letter [see KIR/1862/52]. Thanks for offer of hospitality but, on advice of Dr. O’Reilly, cannot go to Rome. 3pp

80 14 May Holograph letter from C.P. Kenny, C.C., , 1862 , Limerick, to Kirby: Matrimonial Dispensation in a very difficult case. 1p

81 14 May Holograph letter from J. McCarthy, Mitchelstown, to Kirby: 1862 sending £2 for a painting of Blessed Virgin Mary in prayer. Forward per Dr. O’Brien, who is in Rome. The difficult Parish Priest. of Castlemagner [see KIR/1862/69] has gone to Rome too and writer hopes that he will profit by his visit. Regards to D. Moran and confessor. 3pp

82 14 May Holograph letter from Philip Walsh, Propaganda College, to 1862 Kirby: is Dr. Connolly coming to Rome? Pecuniary help requested. 2pp

83 16 May Holograph letter from +John [Hughes], Archbishop of New 1862 York, Rome, to Kirby: requesting Dr. Kirby to recommend one or two worthy priests. 16 priests have died, or gone from the Diocese for other reasons in one and a half years. 1p

84 20 May Holograph letter from Walter Murtagh, P.P., V.F., 1862 Castlepollard, Diocese of Meath, to Kirby: renewal of faculties and similar faculties requested for Rev. Peter Murtagh, writer’s curate. 1p

85 22 May Holograph letter from James Murray, Dublin, to Kirby: 1862 Requests Kirby to hand enclosed to Bishops to whom document is addressed. 1p

516 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 86 31 May Holograph letter from H.E. Manning, English College, 1862 Rome to Kirby: invitation accepted with thanks, “especially since Ireland has a large part of my heart”. 1p

87 [] May Holograph letter from Mother Colomba Cornetti, [], to 1862 Kirby: revealing to Dr. Kirby her troubles of soul. 4pp

88 [] May Holograph letter from E.M.[], [], to Kirby: spiritual matters, 1862 especially regarding confessional. 2pp

89 2 June Holograph letter from Mother Eletta Prina, Sagristana, to 1862 Kirby: requesting Dr. Kirby that he, who says the 6 a.m. Mass, would return to assist a Bishop, who says Mass at 8 a.m. 1p

90 3 June Holograph letter from Sister M. Magdalan Gallwey, Sisters 1862 of Charity, Waterford, to Kirby: thanks for prints. Account of building a new orphanage [seems to be in Waterford], the raising of money and means of support for it. Requests Dr. Kirby to appeal for aid from Mrs. Eustace Barron, a Spanish lady whose husband is from Waterford. 4pp

91 4 June Holograph letter from Thomas Walsh, P.P., Castlemartyr, 1862 Ireland, to Kirby: enclosing a note to Dr. Keane, regarding marriage dispensation. 2pp

92 7 June Handwritten note by [unidentified writer], to Kirby: 1862 explanation regarding tickets sent to Dr. Kirby from Cardinal Antonelli. 1p

93 9 June Holograph letter from Joseph R. Chandler, Philadelphia , to 1862 Kirby: introducing Honourable Ellis Lewis, retired Chief, Justice of State. 2pp

517 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 94 11 June Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: 1862 regarding indulgences for Sodality of Peter’s Pence, requests that he be dispensed from the condition of entering the names of members in a register. Faculties to bless beads, etc. Requests solution to the problem 'Is it lawful for me to consecrate an altare fixum in ecclesia non consecrata vel sacello non consecrato?'. 2pp

95 16 June Holograph letter from +John MacEvilly, Rome, to Kirby: 1862 requests a matrimonial dispensation and power to grant plenary indulgence at hour of death and of communicating it to others. Draw Cardinal Prefect’s attention to the point regarding vacancies in dioceses raised in writers “Relatio Status”. 2pp

96 16 June Holograph letter from James Power, Edermine, Enniscorthy, 1862 Wexford, addressed to the Holy Father: James Power, Baronet, Diocese of Ferns, requests for himself, wife, nee Jane Talbot, cousin of the late Princesses Doria and Borghese, and family the following: A Plenary Indulgence at hour of death plus a list of other indulgences. 1p

97 16 June Holograph letter from +E.J. Bishop of Kingston, Paris, to 1862 Kirby: details of journey to Canada with Mgr. Baillayson, who is very sick. Sending £12 to pay for paintings and the balance to serve as pocket money for his nephew. 2pp

98 19 June Holograph letter from Thomas MacAuleffe, D.D., Church 1862 of St. Mary the Crowned, Gibraltar, to Kirby: requests Dr. Kirby to pay postage on letters in Roman Post office addressed to Bishop Scandella, Vicar Apostolic; Very Rev. Narcissus Pallares, Vicar-General; and the Bishop’s family and forward them via Civita Vecchia [or] Marseilles. If Bishop is in Rome hand him the enclosed, other wise destroy it. 3pp

518 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 99 24 June Holograph letter from B. Fitzgerald, Ballingany, Callan, to 1862 Kirby: reference to distress from famine, relief, prospects of a good harvest and emigration. Reference to Dr. MacNally being unwell since going to Rome. Enclosing a £2 cheque from Mrs. Murphy to John Murphy. Dr. Leahy suffered fom Bronchitis during the winter. 4pp

100 25 June Holograph letter from William Kirby, [], to Kirby: health 1862 matters. Prospects of good harvest. 2pp

101 27 June Holograph letter from Morgan O’Brien, Mitchelstown, to 1862 Kirby: thanks for kindness while in Rome. Forwarding £200 to help pay for the altars and remainder will be sent on demand. Requests details of time of delivery and relics, already ordered. Reference to John McCarthy being a good priest. 3pp

102 28 June Holograph letter from Patrick Slattery, C.C., Lismore, to 1862 Kirby: Matrimonial Dispensation for M. Goulding and Bridget Tobin. 4pp

103 2 July Holograph letter fom +William Keane, Fermoy, to Kirby: 1862 forwarding a cheque with a thousand thanks for kindness in Rome. People more devoted to Pio Nono. No hope of doing anything for student Arsenio. Weather cold and rainy. 2pp

104 13 July Holograph letter from Mother Colomba Cornetti, [], to 1862 Kirby: under title of Padre Confessore but contents are not clear. 2pp

105 15 July Holograph letter from +C. McNulty, St. Patrick’s College, 1862 Maynooth, to Kirby: requests that the St. Louis nuns in charge of the reformatory have permission to keep Blessed Sacrament in their chapel. Papers sent by have not yet arrived. Any news regarding mensal parish matter. Journey from Rome and reference to weather. 3pp

519 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 106 16 July Holograph letter from Eliza Kirby [Lyon], [niece], Chicago, 1862 to Kirby: family news. Reference to her brother John’s death and her mother’s sadness and longing to see Dr. Kirby. Sending photos of Mr. & Mrs. Lyons, with a request for one of Dr. Kirby. Reference to Bishop Duggan. 2pp

107 16 July Holograph letter from James Montgomery, [], to Kirby: 1862 returning two books with thanks and retaining three. 2pp

108 16 July Holograph letter from Mother Colomba Cornetti, Velletri, 1862 to Kirby: notifying Dr. Kirby that she has written to her superior in Rome to permit her to return to the convent there. Spiritual matters. 4pp

109 19 July Holograph letter from Maria Agostina di Sette Dolori, [], to 1862 Kirby: requesting Dr. Kirby’s help in her extreme need. 2pp

110 19 July Holograph letter from Edmond Walsh, C.C., Rosbercon, 1862 New Ross, to Kirby: present enclosed formula to proper authority in Rome and forward certificate if application is granted. Bishop approves. Includes enclosed petition. 2 items

111 22 July Holograph letter from [unidentified writer], to Kirby: an 1862 account of his or her spiritual life, by one to whom Dr. Kirby seems to be Spiritual Director. 5pp

112 25 July Holograph letter from Agostina dei Setti Dolori, [Rome], to 1862 Kirby: again requesting Dr. Kirby to come immediately. [see KIR/1862/109] 2pp

113 28 July Holograph letter from [Maria Celeste Bonari], [], to Kirby: 1862 requesting Dr. Kirby to come and give her communion. Reference to Maria Colomba. 2pp

520 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 114 28 July Holograph letter from John McCarthy, Mitchelstown to 1862 Kirby: Captain Seymour will bring home the altars and requests information now where they will be found at Civitavecchia. Dr. O’Brien going on retreat. Thanks for painting, medals etc. 2pp

115 29 July Holograph letter from Edmond Walsh, Rosbercon, New 1862 Ross, to Kirby: thanks for faculties [see KIR/1862/110]. Reference to grand ceremony on the occasion of the laying foundation stone of Catholic University Dublin. Forwarding a letter from a late parishioner, who worked in Jaboga, Bay of Panama, stating the bad state of religion and depraved morals of the clergy there. Requests Dr. Kirby to do something about it. 4pp

116 29 July Holograph letter from Mariann J. Sherlock, Castel 1862 Gandolfo, to Kirby: thanks for gift of Dr. Moran’s book, sent per Mrs. Montgomery. Family news. 4pp

117 29 July Holograph letter from Thomas MacAuleffe, D.D., Church 1862 of St. Mary the Crowned, Gibraltar, to Kirby: thanks for attention to request of earlier letter [see KIR/1862/98]. Account of Bishop’s journey, sickness and reception on arrival at Gibraltar. Request for four reliquaries with relics, Agnus Dei with dust of the martyrs, book on Roman Catacombs, Bull of canonization of Japanese Martyrs and Pope’s allocution and Bishop’s address. 4pp

118 4 August Holograph letter from M. Coghlan, Abbeyfeale, Co. 1862 Limerick, to Kirby: state of religion in parish and reference to preaching in Irish. Matrimonial dispensation. Request faculties to bless beads, and to enrol in the order of the Immaculate Conception. 4pp

521 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 119 4 August Holograph letter from Morgan O’Brien, Mitchelstown, 1862 Cork, to Kirby: forwarding £77 to cover debts due to Signor Leonardi for the marble altars etc. Directions for their conveyance to Ireland. Dispensation for non-residence in the parish for a period of two or three weeks over the two month limit. Reasons. 4pp

120 6 August Holograph letter from Sr. Maria Colomba Cornetti, [], to 1862 Kirby: account of the first month of the 'villeggiatura'. 3pp

121 9 August Holograph letter from Bartholomew Woodlock, Catholic 1862 University Dublin, to Kirby: thanks for donation of £10 towards the new Catholic University. Reference to the laying of the foundation stone, ceremony and general orderliness. Building will be in full swing in Spring. Conferring degrees in November by the authority of the Holy See, which the writer holds as Rector and that Universities in Europe and America will recognize them. Death of Professor O’Curry, authority on antiquities in Ireland. Reference to efforts of Dr. Moran and Carroll to get MSS. of St. Isidore’s for Catholic University. Archbishop absent on day of ceremony owing to illness. 4pp

122 9 August Holograph letter from William Kirby, [], to Kirby: 1862 answering Dr. Kirby’s letter regarding accusations of earlier letter [see KIR/1836-1861/2850]. Writer refutes accusations that he is fond of money etc., with account of income and expenditure. Family news. Reference to Dr. Kirby’s sore leg. 8pp

123 10 August Holograph letter from +T. Furlong, Wexford, to Kirby: 1862 thanks for kindness while in Rome. Reference to Garibaldi’s mysterious movements and to the “denouncement”. Please attend to request mentioned in earlier letter [see KIR/1862/96]. Dispensation for Rev. P. Doyle to celebrate a Votive Mass of Blessed Virgin Mary etc. and to say the rosary instead of Divine Office owing to failing sight. Requests numbers of lottery tickets purchased by Dr. Kirby for the writer. 4pp

522 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 124 10 August Holograph letter from +John Joseph Lynch, Bishop of 1862 Toronto, Dublin, to Kirby: introducing Mr. J.H. Wilson, brother of late Mayor of Toronto. 2pp

125 10 August Holograph letter from Sr. Maria Colomba Cornetti, [], to 1862 Kirby: informing Dr. Kirby that her agent is now in Rome. Spiritual matters. 3pp

126 15 August Holograph letter from Sr. Maria Colomba Cornetti, Velletri, 1862 to Kirby: continuation of spiritual matters. 4pp

127 18 August Holograph letter from Fanny Montgomery, Palazzo Feoli, 1862 Albano, to Kirby: thanks for books. Taking classes in Italian. Account of conversion of Mrs. [De Mesurier]. Reference to Rome and Catholic University. 4pp

128 22 August Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: 1862 forwarding a document, signed by Bishops of Ireland, showing adhesion to the Holy See and their agreement with the address presented by the assembled Prelates in Rome last May. Thanks for favour regarding sodality of Peter’s Pence. Question regarding the meaning of the words “Durante munere” in faculties to bless beads. Faculties to bless beads for Rev. M. Coyne. 3pp

129 22 August Holograph letter from +John MacEvilly, Galway, to Kirby: 1862 Further developments regarding Fr. Daly’s case. [see KIR/1836-1861/2498A]. Forwarding copy of a letter to Cardinal proving that Fr. Daly did attend the Town Board Commission meetings on 31st May and 28th June in the capacity of chairman, contrary to the conditions of submission on Easter Sunday last. 6pp

130 22 August Holograph letter from M.A. Frenaye, Philadelphia, to Kirby: 1862 forwarding £20 to cover Mr. Costello’s expenses. 1p

523 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 131 24 August Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: 1862 introducing Mr. Martin Ryan, student for Irish College. 2pp

132 25 August Holograph letter from Stephen Taaffe, Ardee, to Kirby: 1862 offering his services to the Holy Father. Requests Dr. Kirby to support a letter to Mgr. Talbot on this matter. Includes a note by Kirby stating that prayers and Peter’s Pence can only defend Pope now. 4pp

133 25 August Holograph letter from M. O’Keeffe, Norfolk, America, to 1862 Kirby: promising to pay debts to Irish College. Sorry to see that Garibaldi is up to his old tricks but the faithful are praying for Pio Nono. Reference to the division in the Diocese owing to war and Bishop’s difficulties in seeing his flock. Reference to brother in Irish College. 3pp

134 26 August Holograph letter from M.A. Frenaye, Philadelphia, to Kirby: 1862 enclosing a duplicate of draft for £20 [see KIR/1862/130]. Reference to failing sight and prays that it will not be lost completely. 1p

135 26 August Holograph letter from Sr. Mother Colomba Cometti, [], to 1862 Kirby: spiritual matters continued. 3pp

136 29 August Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: 1862 introducing Mr. John Murphy, a new student. 2pp

137 1 September Holograph letter from +D. Moriarty, Killarney, to Kirby: 1862 thanks for favours and kindness while in Rome. Diocesan affairs since return. Requests approval of the resignation of Rev. Michael Naughton P.P. Boherbue, owing to intemperance and bad health, at a pension of £50 per year, to be taken from the revenue of the parish of Boherbue and that Rev. Mathew McMahon be appointed as the new Parish Priest. 4pp

524 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 138 1 September Holograph letter from +John MacEvilly, Galway, to Kirby: 1862 explaining more fully the meaning of a sentence in his letter to Cardinal Barnabo regarding Fr. Daly’s presence at the town Commission meetings and, request it to be conveyed to the Cardinal. Requests extraordinary faculties for 2nd degree and 2nd degree and privileges of blessing beads for writer and six priests. Reference to Garibaldi’s capture. 6pp

139 3 September Holograph letter from Sr. M. Magdalen Regis Gallwey, 1862 Sisters of Charity, Waterford, to Kirby: regarding request stated in earlier letter [see KIR/1862/90]. Let the writer know whether Dr. Kirby has seen Mrs. E. Barron yet or not. Reference to Prince Doria and family being in Waterford. 4pp

140 4 September Holograph letter from +John P. Leahy, Violet Hill, Newry, 1862 to Kirby: requesting definite information regarding the suitability of Mr. McKivregan for the Priesthood. Question regarding time of Irish Bishops’ “ad limina” visit. 3pp

141 5 September Holograph letter from Cavanagh & O’Hagan, 9 Harcourt 1862 Street, Dublin, to Kirby: regarding the affairs of Miss [Jemima] R. Woodmason and her sister Catherine. 3pp

142 5 September Holograph letter from Maria Alessandrina Dodsworth, 1862 Trinità dei Monti, Roma, to Kirby: requesting Dr. Kirby to come and hear her general confession. 2pp

525 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 143 7 September Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1862 forwarding £500, Peter’s Pence collection, and request for Papal Benediction for the Association, to be imparted by the writer. Account of visitation to country parishes. Reference to the arrival of the infamous Gavizzi to try and work up the Protestants against the Catholics. Prospects of a fairly good harvest. Holy Cross college will be furnished by October and opened next year. Reference to asking , and hence the Bishops, to send their names to Rome, showing their adherence to the address presented to the Pope last June in Rome. 4pp

144 8 September Holograph letter from B. Fitzgerald, Ballingarry, Callan, to 1862 Kirby: introducing his nephew, John Murphy, student to the Irish College. Reference to case containing beads, relics, etc, not having reached the writer and requests Dr. Kirby to approach Freeborn & Co., to whom it was entrusted. Requests another copy of the document, authorizing P.P.’s to give parishioners a Plenary Indulgence. Delighted at the result of Garibaldi’s attempt and that he and Cavour are now out of the way. Reference to Dr. Moran’s book. 4pp

145 11 September Holograph letter from Suora Madre Colomba Cornetti, 1862 Velletri, to Kirby: spiritual matters and permission requested to undertake the Ecclesiastical fast for the week of the Addolorata. 3pp

146 15 September Holograph letter from G.C. Antonelli, [], to Kirby: 1862 acknowledging receipt of £500, Peter’s Pence from Dublin. [see KIR/1862/143]. 1p

147 16 September Holograph letter from Myles O’Reilly, 49 Chansei de 1862 Charlern, Brussels, to Kirby: request for prayers for Mrs. O’Reilly, who is threatened with some malady. Reference to Garibaldi’s fall at the hands of his former ally, Cialdini, to Catholics and Peter’s Pence in Belgium. Forward enclosed to Col. Blumenstkil, Artillery. 1p

526 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 148 17 September Holograph letter from Edmond Kennedy, St. Mary’s 1862 College, Halifax, to Kirby: request for enclosed list of faculties for writer and Rev. Thomas Daly. Reference to changing his name from Edward to Edmond on the faculties, if Dr. Kirby thinks it necessary, as Edmond is his baptismal name. 4pp

149 18 September Holograph letter from Jas Corbett, C.C., St. John’s 1862 Cathedral, Limerick, to Kirby: requesting Dr. Kirby to forward the faculties handed to him by Rev. O’Brien, Prior of S. Maria in Posterula, for the writer. 2pp

150 19 September Holograph letter from +D. Moriarty, Killarney, to Kirby: 1862 request renewal of Formula VI faculties, also “Sanatio in radice” for any cases dispenses after 26th August. Corn harvest very good. 3pp

151 19 September Holograph letter from Fiore Straker, 22 Vicolo Caccia Bove 1862 [near Piazza Colonna], to Kirby: thanks for gift of grapes. Reference to her appetite and diet. Hope to call on Dr. Kirby on his return to Rome. Thanks for letter to Princethorpe [Benedictine convent in England] and reference to starting a new life. 4pp

152 19 September Holograph letter from Sister M. Magdalen Regis Gallwey, 1862 Sisters of Charity, Waterford, to Kirby: thanks for letter, donation, Papal Blessing for the Sisters and orphanage, and attention to request regarding Mrs. Barron who seems to have been out of Rome. Bishop is well and will bless the orphanage on St. Martin’s Day, 11th November. Six hundred children attending the schools. 4pp

527 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 153 21 September Holograph letter from +Daniel Murphy, [Secunderabar], to 1862 Kirby: forwarding to Dr. Kirby an address that is to be given to the Pope, which signifies adhesion to the Bishop’s address given in Rome last June. Request faculties to establish the Peter’s Pence Association. Inform Cardinal Barnabo that the letter of 18th July, together with Bulls for new Archbishop of Goa, was received. Reference to the new Archbishop exceeding the limits of his authority. Health poor and feels that he is of no use to the mission. 4pp

154 23 September Holograph letter from Odoardo Trebbi, Rome, to Kirby: 1862 informing Dr. Kirby that the two altars [possibly for M. O’Brien, Mitchelstown] are ready, with questions regarding payment, customs and expedition etc. 3pp

155 25 September Holograph letter and one fragment letter from Suora Madre 1862 Colomba Cornetti, Velletri, to Kirby: spiritual matters again. 2 items

156 26 September Holograph letter from Edward Lavelle, P.P., Kilglass, 1862 Ballina, to Kirby: Matrimonial dispensation for James Mullany and Catherine Mullany. 2pp

157 27 September Typescript of a letter from Dr. Kirby to Mgr. Capalti, asking 1862 him to get the Holy Father’s Blessing for Mrs. O’Reilly. [see KIR/1862/147] 1p

158 27 September Holograph letter and file of copy letters from +L. Gillooly, 1862 Sligo to Kirby: regarding the case of Rev. Henry Brennan, P.P. of Dysart, Diocese of Elphin. The copy letters deal with Dr. Gillooly’s decision in assigning to the curate of Dysart the proceeds of the “Oats” collection. Rev. H. Brennan appealed to Dr. MacHale and Dr. MacHale’s decision in the matter [half for P.P, half for C.C.]. Dr. Gillooly appealed to Propaganda , supported by Dr. Cullen. The writers of enclosed letters are as follows: +Dr. MacHale, Tuam, Rev. H. Brennan. 8pp

528 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 159 28 September Holograph letter from T. Kirby: [seems to be the original of 1862 letter KIR/1862/157]. 2pp

160 29 September Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Drogheda, to Kirby: 1862 thanks for good news regarding Rome and the Holy Father. Harvest very good. Make Mr. Barron do another year at Logic and Metaphysics. 4pp

161 30 September Holograph letter from Ellen Kirby [niece], Stonington, 1862 Conn., U.S.A., to Kirby: thanks for letter and parcel. Reference to Dr. Kirby’s health and expressing a longing to see him soon. Family affairs. 3pp

162 30 September Holograph letter fom T. Croke, St. Colman’s College, 1862 Fermoy, to Kirby: introducing student Mr. John Morrissey, to Irish College. 2pp

163 30 September Holograph letter from +James Browne, Cavan, to Kirby: 1862 introducing a student to the Irish College. Harvest good. Old age prevents the writer from going to Rome in May. Belfast only town disturbed by sectarian discord. 3pp

164 2 October Holograph letter from Richard Farrell, Lismore, Co. Cork, 1862 to Kirby: requesting news regarding Dr. Kinney, who was formerly a curate under Dr. Croke, in Chareville, Co Cork and who left for Rome eight years ago. 1p

165 2 October Holograph letter from +Daniel McGettigan, Ballyshannon, 1862 to Kirby: introducing John Sweeney, Kilbarron, student for the Irish College. Thanks for letter and faculties. Still waiting word regarding free place in Propaganda College. Reference to mission in Raphoe, good harvest weather and bad June; to the writer’s illness on return from Rome, mention of Drs. Kelly and Shiel, to not taking wine in the Eternal City. 4pp

529 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 166 2 October Holograph letter from +Gustavo Arcivescovo d’Edessa, 1862 Villa D’Este, Tivoli, to Kirby: notifying Dr. Kirby that the artist Vincenzo Luciani, now working at the Villa D’Este, would like to paint the refectory of the Irish College, Rome. 2pp

167 2 October Holograph letter from Patrick Fogarty, P.P., Kells, Co. 1862 Kilkenny, to Kirby: dispensation in a case of mixed marriage for Jeremiah Nowlan [Catholic] and Eliza Prim [Protestant]. 4pp

168 3 October Holograph letter from Maria Alessandrina Dodsworth, 1862 Rome, to Kirby: thanks for letter and spiritual book “La Via della Salute”. Request for Latin dictionary and the distance from Tivoli to your Villa there. 3pp

169 3 October Holograph letter from M. Luisa Vapiane, Supr. di figliole 1862 del SS [Bnd'] Gesù, to Kirby: requesting Dr. Kirby to come and hear confessions of Srs. Emmanuele and Vittoria. 1p

170 6 October Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1862 requesting Dr. Kirby to approach Cardinal Antonelli about buying for the Catholic University, Dublin, some articles – list given – now being exhibited in the exhibition staged by the Roman government. Reference to Mr. Cavanagh’s letter regarding the model school at Enniscorthy. Dr. Woodlock has opened a university school at Waterford and Ennis. Reference to exorbitant fees for marriage ceremony in some parts of Ireland, with reference to Kildare and Kerry. Expecting Dr. Kirby to come for the opening of Clonliffe College next Easter. Respects to Cardinal Barnabo and Antonelli, etc. 4pp

171 7 October Holograph letter fom Mary Callaghan, Bruges, to Kirby: 1862 thanking Dr. Kirby for his attention given to her son and requests Dr. Kirby to ask him to write home immediately if he is still in Rome. 2pp

530 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 172 7 October Holograph letter from +William Keane, Fermoy, to Kirby: 1862 introducing Mr. John Morrissey, student to Irish College Rome 2pp

173 8 October Holograph letter from +D. Moriarty, Killarney, to Kirby: 1862 informing Dr. Kirby that a clergyman of the diocese, Rev. Maurice O’Connor, is going to Rome to study for a few years. He was engaged in “negotiis secularibus” and was deprived of jurisdiction and permission to celebrate Mass. Would not advise Dr. Kirby to take him into the Irish College, but some community would do. Get him permission to celebrate Mass. 4pp

174 9 October Holograph letter fom D. O’Brien, Waterford, to Kirby: 1862 introducing Mr. Daniel Corrigan, ship-owner. Details. 2pp

175 9 October Holograph letter from Sr. Madre Colomba Cometti, 1862 Velletri, to Kirby: report on bad health and spiritual matters. 2pp

176 10 October Holograph letter from Myles O’Reilly, 49 Chansei de 1862 [Charlern], Brussels, to Kirby: Ida, wife, improving but still delicate. Requests photograph of Guerin, a student who was shot at Castle Fidardo, amongst the Franco Belges. Request a photograph of the Irish Battalion of St. Patrick, 1860. The writer is making a collection of all volunteers of 1860, of different nations. Reference to Garibaldi. He is likely to follow the way of Casato and Cavour. 3pp

177 10 October Printed letter from Bartholomew Woodlock, Rector, 1862 Catholic University, Dublin: requesting a donation to help pay the £800, price value of the books and manuscripts, both Irish and English, of the late Eugene O’Curry, M.R.I.A., Professor of Irish History and Archaeology in the Catholic University Dublin, which have been purchased by the Rector of the University with a view to forming the nucleus of an Irish Historical Library there. Includes private circular from Woodlock on O’Curry, manuscripts and books. 5pp

531 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 178 12 October Holograph letter from I. Lynan, P.P., V.F., Shanagolden, 1862 Co. Limerick, to Kirby: repeating a request for a marriage dispensation. 2pp

179 13 October Holograph letter from Morgan O’Brien, Mitchelstown, Co. 1862 Cork, to Kirby: forwarding £31 to cover expenses regarding carriage of altars to Civitavecchia and postage. Thanks for all the trouble. Did not get the dispensation for extra holidays [see KIR/1862/119]. Reference to bad harvest. 2pp

180 13 October Holograph letter from Edward Duffy, Lenamore, Co. 1862 Longford, to Kirby: forwarding £10, specifying intentions and requests news of its arrival. Tell writer’s nephew, Felix Duffy, to remain in Irish College and if not, to look out for a foreign mission, rather than return to a college in Ireland. 2pp

181 14 October Holograph letter from +William Keane, Fermoy, to Kirby: 1862 forwarding £250, 2nd instalment of Peter’s Pence. Reference to the increasing veneration of the Irish people for the Holy See; to the Episcopal address of last June to the Holy Father; to the student Mr. Morrissey; and to the rain, rain, rain. 3pp

182 15 October Holograph letter from Sr. Madre Colomba Cometti, 1862 Velletri, to Kirby: health and spiritual matters. 3pp

183 15 October Holograph letter from J. Lynch, Irish College Paris, to 1862 Kirby: advised Dr. Forde of Trinidad to go to Rome as he may be useful in the important crisis of that mission. Death of Doctor English. Regards to Dr. Moran. 1p

184 15 October Holograph letter from Philip Develin, D.D., P.P., Newtown 1862 Limavady, Derry, to Kirby: requesting dispensation in radice. 1p

532 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 185 16 October Holograph letter from N. Power, Killaloe, to Kirby: thanks 1862 for letter and present. Renewing acquaintances after many years of silence. Still has strong personal affection for Dr. Kirby. Reference to his removal from Nenagh etc. Now P.P. and V.G. of Killaloe. Great praise for present Bishop. 4pp

186 17 October Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Drogheda, to Kirby: 1862 forwarding £475.16.2, Peter’s Pence. Requests letter of receipt. Reference to the small number of lottery tickets, 600, that Armagh could take from Duca Salviati. Thanks for answer regarding Formula VI and other powers. 4pp

187 17 October Holograph letter from +T. Grimley, St. Mary’s, Cape Town, 1862 to Kirby: introducing Very Rev. Dr. McMahon. Mr. O’Reilly is an honour to St. Agatha’s. Request that the address to the Holy Father be translated and presented to him. 2pp

188 20 October Holograph letter from Edward Duffy, P.P., Lenamore, 1862 Longford, to Kirby: thanks for letter informing the writer of his nephew’s return to Ireland owing to bad health. Will forward money to defray expenses. [see KIR/1862/180 and /192]. 2pp

189 20 October Holograph letter from B. Fitzgerald, Ballingarry, Callan, to 1862 Kirby: reference to the case entrusted to Freeborn & Co. [see KIR/1862/144]. Insurance was not paid but requests Dr. Kirby to ask Freeborn to continue to search for it and to pay any expenses. Gave the pension fee, until April, to Dr. Murray presumably for his nephew Murphy. Reference to Lottery tickets. 3pp

190 22 October Holograph letter from +John J. Mullock, St. John’s, to 1862 Kirby: introducing Rev. J. Byrne, who goes to Rome for the good of his health. Mr. Nugent died this evening. 2pp

533 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 191 22 October Holograph letter from G.C. Antonelli, [], to Kirby: 1862 acknowledging receipt of £26, forwarded by Rev. D’Arcy, Bathwest, Australia. 1p

192 23 October Holograph letter from Messrs Torlonia & Co., Rome, to 1862 Kirby: Messrs Torlonia & Co. forward a copy of a letter from Edward Duffy, P.P. [see KIR/1862/188] to Messrs Baring Brothers & Co., refusing to pay them the bill of £76.13.9, drawn by his nephew Felix Duffy. Request Dr. Kirby to advise E. Duffy to pay immediately, as further expenses of a second protest will be incurred. 1p

193 24 October Holograph letter from Edward Lavelle, Kilglass, Ballina, to 1862 Kirby: thanks for kind favour. Further particulars regarding the dispensation requested in earlier letter [see KIR/1862/156]. 3pp

194 25 October Holograph letter from William Purcell, Presbytery, 1862 Marlboro, Dublin, to Kirby: requesting dispensation for a marriage “ratum et not consummatum” performed in a Registry Office. 3pp

195 26 October Holograph letter from Bartholomew Woodlock, All 1862 Hallows’ College, Dublin, to Kirby: introducing a student from All Hallows and requests that Dr. Kirby introduce him to the Roman Seminary, Sant’ Appollinare, where he is to finish his studies. Details. 3pp

534 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 196 26 October Holograph letter from +L. Gillooly, Dublin, to Kirby: 1862 regarding Rev. H. Brennan case [see KIR/1862/158]. Forwarding to Dr. Kirby documents necessary in his appeal from Dr. MacHale’s decision. Reference to Dr. MacHale’s differences and feelings against the writer and the necessity, for the good of the writer’s Diocese, that the decision be nullified. Rev. H.Brennan boasting of victory. Dr. Cullen supports the writer’s appeal. Requests Cardinal Prefect’s opinion regarding suspending Rev. H. Brennan “in informata Conscientia” immediately. Proof of Rev. H. Brennan’s immorality at hand. 4pp

197 28 October Holograph letter from [Lord Donougmore], 52 South 1862 Audley Street, London, to Kirby: thanks for letter and for interest taken in young Jones, who is now advised to go to College in Ireland instead of to Propaganda, for health reasons. Reference to a chief secretary who is arousing much bitter feeling and to the distress caused by bad harvest weather. New Foreign Minister to Paris is said to be favourable to the Pope and hostile to Garibaldi. England however will not enter the war openly. American war proves this. Wintering at Cannes. Health. 7pp

198 28 October Holograph letter from Sr. Madre Colomba Cometti, 1862 Velletri, to Kirby: sending a gift to Dr. Kirby. 2pp

199 31 October Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Drogheda, to Kirby: 1862 requests favour that a privileged altar, obtained for the Presentation nuns, Drogheda, be changed from that of a privileged “Altare Fixum” to that of “Altare portabile”. Duke Salviati sent 1,000 lottery tickets [see KIR/1862/186]. Reference to Thouvenal and Lavalette being put on the shelf. 4pp

200 2 November Holograph letter from Sr. Madre Colomba Cometti, 1862 Velletri, to Kirby: asking Dr. Kirby’s advice concerning the vow of Poverty. Writer seems to have some funds permitted her. 2pp

535 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 201 6 November Holograph letter from +D. Moriarty, Killarney, to Kirby: at 1862 Rev. Maurice O’Connor’s request, the writer gives him permission to attend classes and to say Mass [see KIR/1862/173]. Following a request made by a poor man, namely that if the Pope said one Mass for Ireland, the potato blight would disappear, the writer requests Dr. Kirby to convey this request to His Holiness. 4pp

202 6 November Holograph letter from E. Treherne, Kildangan Castle, 1862 Monasterevan, to Kirby: resuming the annual remittance towards the establishing in the Irish College of a Foundation for a Daily Mass for the souls of parents, relatives and of the writer’s when he [or she] dies. Complete sum is £600. Archbishop is well. Glad to hear that Dr. Kirby is coming to Ireland next summer. Mr. Cavanagh is dead. 3pp

203 8 November Holograph letter from +John Kilduff, Longford, to Kirby: 1862 ask Duca Salviati not to send any tickets for the upcoming Lottery. Time and want and distress of people against it. Forwarding £24, subscribed by the clergy of the diocese, which sum can be used to buy tickets. Regarding rescript of 7th September 1862, constituting the new church in Longford, a Cathedral church, forward to Sacred Congregation the enclosed title of the church as demanded. 2pp

204 8 November Holograph letter from +Paul Cullen, [], to Kirby: 1862 introducing Mr. De Poer, Gurteen, Waterford, who wishes to join the Papal Army. 2pp

205 9 November Holograph letter from Sr. Madre Colomba Cometti, 1862 Velletri, to Kirby: spiritual matters. 2pp

206 11 November Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Drogheda, to Kirby: 1862 forwarding £10 to Dr. Kirby for his services as agent in Rome. Temporal prospects of the country not so good. Harvest not up to standard, but no danger of famine. 3pp

536 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 207 13 November Holograph letter from Sr. Madre Colomba Cornetti, 1862 Velletri, to Kirby: spiritual matters. 2pp

208 13 November Holograph letter from James Lynan, V.F., P.P., 1862 Shanagolden, Limerick, to Kirby: requesting Dr. Kirby to attend to the request for a mixed marriage, which the writer has asked for on three different occasions. [see KIR/1862/178]. 6pp

209 13 November Holograph letter from Sr. Madre Colomba Cometti, 1862 Velletri, to Kirby: spiritual matters. 2pp

210 14 November Holograph letter from +D. Moriarty, Killarney, to Kirby: 1862 matrimonial dispensation for George Holmes [Protestant] 3pp

211 15 November Holograph letter from +L. Gilloolly, Sligo, to Kirby: 1862 regarding H. Brennan’s case [see KIR/1862/158 and /196]. Thanks for attention to earlier request and for advice regarding change of procedure, namely, that the C.C. should appeal to Rome. Forwarding Curate’s documents. Carried out the decree of suspension. Details especially regarding conduct of P.P. in great pecuniary difficulty. Information regarding ability of young man who wrote to the Pope [presumably about becoming a priest]. Annual collection for University to-morrow. 4pp

212 15 November Holograph letter from +Paul Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1862 introducing the son and daughter of Mr. Sweetman, Booterstown. 2pp

537 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 213 16 November Holograph letter from +William Keane, Fermoy, to Kirby: 1862 reference to reception of 20,000 lottery tickets from Duca Salviati and to their distribution throughout all parishes in the Diocese. Returns will not be at hand on the final day, 9th December, but requests Dr. Kirby to arrange with the lottery committee that the tickets be taken as sold. Reference to bad harvest. 4pp

214 16 November Holograph letter from J. Taafe, 262 Via del Corso, to Kirby: 1862 arranging with Dr. Kirby to hear Mrs. Taafe’s confession 2pp

215 16 November Holograph letter from Sister M. Pata, Ursuline Convent, to 1862 Kirby: thanks for letter and beads. Request for prayers for her brother, the black sheep of the family. Rev. Mother says she will try to get a donation for St. Agatha’s. 6pp

216 17 November Holograph letter from +Daniel McGettigan, Letterkenny, to 1862 Kirby: introducing Edward McFadden, who is chosen to fill the place in Propaganda College, which was procured by Dr. Kirby. 1p

217 20 November Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, [], to Kirby: forwarding 1862 £150, Peter’s Pence money. Reference to a collection of marbles, exhibited at London Exposition and ordered by His Holiness for Dr. Cullen, having not yet arrived. Reference to Clonliffe College, its cost, opening day and necessity that it be administered by the Chapter and Clergy. Reference to death of Mr. Donegan. Reference to Michael Verdun and six others contracting scarlatina at Clonliffe and regarding Dr. Todd buying 74 large volumes of the Acts of the Congregation of the Holy Office for Trinity College, Dublin. 4pp

538 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 218 20 November Holograph letter from +Daniel McGettigan, Ballyshannon, 1862 to Kirby: thanks for obtaining free place in Propaganda College to be filled by Edward McFadden. Reference to the bad harvest and extreme poverty owing to bad weather and to a French Abbé’s theory of a “cycle of wet summers”. Death of John Donegan. Enclosing a trifle as a token of gratitude for services. 4pp

219 20 November Holograph letter from Sr. Madre Colomba Cometti, 1862 Velletri, to Kirby: spiritual matters. Asking Dr. Kirby’s advice on whether she should wear winter clothes or should offer up to God the hardships of summer wear. 2pp

220 21 November Holograph letter from Myles O’Reilly, 49 Champes de 1862 Charleroi, Brussels, to Kirby: asking Dr. Kirby to join in a Novena to Our Lady of Spoleto and St. Joseph for the recovery of his wife Ida. The return of Mr. Droulpe de Ilys to power in Rome certifies that the French will stay there. Requesting printed copies of the original acts of the government of Pius IX between 1846-1848, i.e. the Amnesty and the Motu Proprio establishing the Consulta, in order that the writer may be better able to vindicate the Papal Cause, especially the Temporal Power, in the House of Commons. 4pp

221 23 November Holograph letter from Sr. Madre Colomba Cornetti, 1862 Velletri, to Kirby: regarding her financial affairs. 2pp

222 23 November Holograph letter from Sr. Madre Colomba Cornetti, 1862 Velletri, to Kirby: giving the rules of the convent for the discipline and fast and informing Dr. Kirby that there is a certain point in his advice that she will not be able to obey. 2pp

539 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 223 24 November Holograph letter from S. Maria Addolarata, etc., Monastero 1862 del S’ma Redentore, St. Agata dei Goti, Prov. di Benevento, to Kirby: forwarding to Dr. Kirby, per James Stratsers [Straker], a pair of hand made scapulars. Reference to a prayer for which indulgences were requested in a previous letter. 4pp

224 26 November Holograph letter from E. Treherne, 8 Ardenza Terrace, 1862 Monkstown, Dublin, to Kirby: forwarding £40 towards the Foundation of Masses [see KIR/1862/202]. Requests acknowledgement of receipt. 2pp

225 26 November Holograph letter from William Ford, 18 Lower Rutland 1862 Street, Dublin, to Kirby: papers, regarding the mission and the writer, have been signed by Dr. Manning and forwarded to Dr. Smith. Requests Dr. Kirby to call on Dr. Smith and examine them. Reference to news from Trinidad regarding Drs. Etheridge and Parrion, assisting at the funeral of Dr. English and the division that exists among the Priests regarding the new Bishop. Propaganda seems to favour the V.S., one of the disturbers. Letter enclosed for Mr. D’Arcy. Dr. Moran’s letter to Dr. Cullen delivered and reference to Dr. Cullen’s kindness. 4pp

226 26 November Holograph letter from Countess Jervay de Maistre, [], to 1862 Kirby: note in French from Countess Jervay de Maistre. [Note in Dr. Kirby’s hand:- she died on 13th December R.I.P.]. 1p

227 28 November Holograph letter from M. Flynn, Air Mount, Waterford, to 1862 Kirby: introducing W. Power, recently returned from Australia and at present touring the continent. 3pp

228 29 November Holograph letter from Giovanna Costa, Velletri, to Kirby: 1862 informing Dr. Kirby that she has gone to Velletri for health reasons and likes the place and set up. 2pp

540 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 229 29 November Holograph letter from Sr. Mary Teresa Maher, Convent of 1862 Our Lady of Mercy, St. Michael’s, Athy, to Kirby: introducing David Power, Esq. 2pp

230 30 November Holograph letter from +George Butler, Limerick, to Kirby: 1862 requesting D. Kirby to send Mr. Condon home to Ireland where he will be ordained for the diocese immediately, if Dr. Kirby thinks that he is a fit subject. Mr. Irwin has recovered but Mr. Benson is an invalid. 3pp

231 3 December Holograph letter from Mother Veronica Michelini, [], to 1862 Kirby: reference to an illness of Dr. Kirby’s and asking him, or a delegate, to come and hear confessions. 2pp

232 3 December Holograph letter from John Higginbotham, Army Chaplin, 6 1862 High Street, Aldershot, England, to Kirby: desiring to know the whereabouts of Rev. Dr. Hannan, V.G. of Halifax, Newfoundland. 2pp

233 4 December Holograph letter from William Kirby, [], to Kirby: the 1862 writer vindicates himself regarding accusations of earlier letter [see KIR/1836-1861/2850 and KIR/1862/122]. 4pp

234 4 December Holograph letter from Sr. Madre Colomba Cometti, 1862 Velletri, to Kirby: reference to Dr. Kirby’s illness. Thanking Dr. Kirby for advice, regarding money. Spiritual matters. [On back page:- spiritual matter and requesting Dr. Kirby’s advice about her vocation. Written for Giovanna Costa by Colomba Cometti]. 3pp

235 4 December Holograph letter from Richard Kelly, Manor House, 1862 Raheny, Dublin, to Kirby: introducing Mrs. Greenough and sister. An account of writer’s family. Archbishop unwell but improving. 4pp

541 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 236 4 December Holograph letter from W. Monsell, Iervoe, Limerick, to 1862 Kirby: requesting permission for the writer, family and friends to communicate at Midnight Mass on Xmas Day, in the writer’s domestic chapel. Reference to Dr. Cullen’s illness and to Redemporist church in Limerick that is to be opened on Sunday next; to Dr. Leahy’s reconciliation of the 3 and 4 year olds, and to the distress of the small village farmers. 3pp

237 5 December Holograph letter from E. FitzSimon, Glencullen, to Kirby: 1862 introducing George Johnstone Darley, a Protestant, who is visiting Rome. Family news. 4pp

238 7 December Holograph letter from Giovanna Costa, Velletri, to Kirby: 1862 spiritual matters. 3pp

239 9 December Holograph letter from +William Keane, Fermoy, to Kirby: 1862 question of lottery tickets solved by having the lottery postponed until February [see KIR/1862/213]. Request for the last two volumes of “La Sovranità Temporale Dei Romani Pontefici” and supply of Agnus Dei. Reference to the Parliament at Turin and revelation of misdeeds. Ireland suffering much after three consecutive bad harvests. 4pp

240 9 December Holograph letter from Edward Walsh, P.P., Seskinane, 1862 Ballymacarbery, Clonmel, to Kirby: matrimonial dispensation for John Walsh and Hanora Power. 3pp

241 13 December Holograph letter from J.T.P. Sacre, President, Collegio 1862 Eules, Belgico, to Kirby: informing Dr. Kirby that l’Abate O’Connor lives at 252 Via del Corso. From contents it seems that Madame Rose is owed money by the Abbot and that the writer’s name was confused with Mgr. Sagrista. 1p

542 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 242 14 December Holograph letter from E. de Maistre, [], to Kirby: informing 1862 Dr. Kirby of the death of his [or her] aunt, who will be taken to the Gesu this evening at 23½ hours. 2pp

243 15 December Holograph letter from +C. MacNally, Bishop’s Residence, 1862 Monaghan, to Kirby: request for 10,000 lottery tickets from Duca Salviati and reference to deplorable conditions of the tenantry due to landlord aggression, which prevents Ireland from assisting the Pope more successfully. Reference to mistakes made in sending faculties and privileges. Reference to Dr. Kirby’s advice, regarding expediency of renewing the application concerning Clontibret and to the Cardinal Prefect’s letter received saying that it would be an act dissatisfying to the people and to religion. Introducing, on behalf of Mrs. Lloyd, grandmother of Lord Rossmore, Mr. de Poer, who wishes to join the Papal guards. 3pp

244 18 December Holograph letter from [Roger] Kevney, London, to Kirby: 1862 safe arrival and future journey to family in Edinburgh. Thanks for kindness while in Rome. Forwarding £10 as a token of appreciation. 4pp

245 20 December Holograph letter from J. Forrest, St. John’s College, Sydney 1862 University, to Kirby: introducing Mr. John O’Sullivan, who re- turns, from studies in Clongowes Wood, to Australia, via Rome. 3pp

246 21 December Holograph letter from M. Teresa Chiarizzi, [], to Kirby: 1862 Christmas greetings and good wishes for the New Year. 2pp

247 21 December Holograph letter from Sr. Madre Colomba Cometti, 1862 Velletri, to Kirby: glad to hear of Dr. Kirby’s recovery. Spiritual matters, with reference to Giovanna Costa. Christmas greetings. 3pp

543 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1862/ 248 22 December Holograph letter [on blank page of a Pastoral letter] from 1862 +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: dealing with the Confraternity of Peter’s Pence. Nuns wish to thank Dr. Kirby for the privileged altar. Rejoice at good news regarding Countess Borgogelli. Greetings. 3pp

249 27 December Holograph letter from John Lyons, R.C.C., Goleen, West 1862 Schull, Ross, to Kirby: an account of the state of the Parish and requests for faculties to bless beads etc. 3pp

250 27 December Holograph letter from Sr. Madre Colomba Cometti, 1862 Velletri, to Kirby: spiritual matters. 2pp

251 31 December Holograph letter from Gorge Montgomery, Wednesbury, to 1862 Kirby: forwarding £11.1.9, Peter’s Pence collection for the second half of 1862. Enclosing a note for Mgr. Nardi, showing that the Peter’s Pence Association has been canonically erected and hopes that it will be aggregated to the Roman one. 2pp

1 2 January Holograph letter from +D. O’Brien, Waterford, to Kirby: 1863 matrimonial dispensation. Reference to Mr. O’Donnell’s dispensation arriving by telegram and of his subsequent marriage under Dr. Ullathorne’s jurisdiction. Reference to Fanning charity, established by Catholic money, and of the big fight on hands to get equality with the Protestants in running it. 3pp

2 2 January Holograph letter from +Patrici [Cruise], Eveque de 1863 Marseille, to Kirby: inviting Mgr. Kirby to be present at the consecration of the new church of Notre Dame de la Garde. List of prelates to attend. 3pp

544 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1863/ 3 2 January Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1863 received work of Torricelli. Convey sympathies to Miss Sweetman and brother on the death of their mother. Reference to pantomime called “Garibaldi and the Devils”. [see KIR/1863/4, 2/1/63]. Rejoicing at Pope’s recovery. Reference to Jesuits having a chorus with the words in English, taken from the Opera of Moses. Would not encourage such. 4pp

4 2 January Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Dr. Moran: 1863 requests work of Luigi Grisi and others. Received books and papers sent by Mr. Sweetman. Account of Pantomime called “Garibaldi and the Devils”, staged by the girls of the deaf and dumb institute at Cabra. Clonliffe will be ready for students in Spring. Charities received. 2pp

5 2 January Holograph letter from Sr. Madre Colomba Cometti, [], to 1863 Kirby: requesting Dr. Kirby to inform her whether a letter dated 27/12/62 arrived or not. Requesting an answer if it did. 2pp

6 3 January Holograph letter from J. Preston, [], to Kirby: previous 1863 engagement prevents writer from being present at the Academy which Dr. Kirby has to-day. 1p

7 8 January Holograph letter from Richard Devereux, Wexford, to 1863 Kirby: requesting Dr. Kirby to translate and forward to the Pope a letter, thanking him for a great favour bestowed on writer 1p

8 8 January Holograph letter from Madre Celeste, [], to Kirby: spiritual 1863 matters. 2pp

545 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1863/ 9 9 January Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: buy £4 1863 worth of tickets [Lottery] for the writer and £1 worth for Dr. White. Reference to letter from Pope regarding new Clonliffe college and to the hope that Dr. Kirby will be in Ireland on 1st May for its opening. Otherwise writer will have to get Cardinal Wiseman. Diocesan Synod in Clonliffe on 5th May. Reference to misery in the country and to proselytism. Pat Maher dangerously ill and Matt Lynch is dead. R.I.P. 4pp

10 9 January Holograph letter from Sr. Madre Colomba Cometti, 1863 Velletri, to Kirby: spiritual matters, with reference to her confessor, Padre Paolino. 3pp

11 9 January Holograph letter from E. Power de Poer, 281 Via del Corso, 1863 Rome, to Kirby: requesting Dr. Kirby’s advice concerning writer’s wish to enter the church. 2pp

12 9 January Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Drogheda, to Kirby: 1863 reference to Pope’s illness for Xmas Day ceremony. Matrimonial dispensation for Hugo Goodfellow and Mary Donnelly. Question regarding sacerdotal vestments losing their blessing. Frs. Macken, Powderly and Legrave and MacCann send regards. 5pp

13 10 January Holograph letter from +L. Gillooly, Sligo, to Kirby: 1863 forwarding Diocesan report for the Cardinal and documents regarding Fr. Brennan’s case [see KIR/1862/158, /196 and /211]. Reference to Pope’s illness, to troubled times ahead in Italy, to distress of the Irish people, to emigration etc. Reference to Archbishop of New York using his influence for their destruction [presumably emigrants]. 2pp

14 11 January Holograph letter from [Vincenzo D’avinoz], Torino, to 1863 Kirby: thanking Dr. Kirby for his historical account of the Church in Ireland, which the writer will be happy to enter into his Encyclopaedia. 2pp

546 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1863/ 15 11 January Holograph letter from +C. McNally, Bishop’s Residence, 1863 Monaghan, to Kirby: thanks for trouble regarding Clontibret affair. Reference to church and two schools there and to the fact that Clontibret has one of the finest parish Catholic churches in Ireland. Received 10,000 lottery tickets from Lord Campden, and requests information regarding forwarding of counterfoils and money. Request for one engraving of His Holiness for every 20 tickets. Letter unfinished. 4pp

16 12 January Holograph letter from P. Fogarty, P.P., Lismore, Co. 1863 Waterford, to Kirby: repeating for a third time a request for a dispensation, in a case of a mixed marriage for Robert King and Adelade Giffine [Catholic]. [Previous letters not listed here]. 4pp

17 15 January Holograph letter from [probably James McCann], 1863 Coalisland, Tyrone, to Kirby: thanks for book, sent through Dunne. His life in Ireland and distress there, with less sickness than last year. Reference to political situation in Italy. An obscure reference to some petition asking Pope to resign his temporalities. Liturgical question – Is it permitted to say a low Mass De requiem in the presence of the corpse, on a feast of the rank of double. [see KIR/1863/151]. [Latter end missing]. 4pp

18 15 January Handwritten letter from [unidentified writer], to Kirby: 1863 concerning a permit for Signore [Forjamba], and [a document of laws] which he will pass on from the English M.P. 1p

19 15 January Holograph letter from Ellen Byrne [sister], 2 Brookfield 1863 Place, Blackrock, Dublin, to Kirby: thanks for letter and £2. Family news, mostly regarding William Kirby, writer’s support, Dr. Kirby’s health, Ely, Maggie and Eliza. 3pp

547 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1863/ 20 16 January Holograph letter from Sr. Madre Colomba Cometti, 1863 Velletri, to Kirby: convent troubles; spiritual and personal matters. 4pp

21 17 January Holograph letter from Thomas Canon Walsh, 255 Corso, 1863 Rome, to Kirby: accepting an invitation to preach on Feast of St. Agatha. Relics on prayers of Dr. Kirby and knowledge regarding St. Agatha’s life from Dr. Moran. 3pp

22 18 January Holograph letter from Giovanna Costa, Velletri, to Kirby: 1863 convent life at Velletri. Account of writer’s unrest there and request for advice from Dr. Kirby. 3pp

23 19 January Holograph letter from +T. Furlong, Wexford, to Kirby: 1863 request for renewal of Formula IV faculties for six years. 1p

24 20 January Holograph letter from [unidentified writer], [Rome], to 1863 Kirby: invitation to a [function] in the Camera of Segretariate of State. 1p

25 20 January Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1863 forwarding £2 from Dr. Furlong to buy him some Lottery tickets. Puzzled at the proposal that the Pope should leave Rome for Malta. Regards to Cardinal Antonelli, Barnabo etc. Pat Maher still lingers on. Weather mild but the poor are suffering. No relief like the people have in Lancashire. Auguri for feast of St. Agatha. Lady Catherine Petre, daughter of Lord Wicklow wants the body of a Saint. Apply for it to Mgr. Sagrista. 4pp

26 21 January Holograph letter from Patrick Madden, Clonakilty, to Kirby: 1863 forwarding a bank-order to pay his debt to Dr. Kirby. Some mystery about a letter containing a bank-order sent to the writer. Writer’s brother and Mr. Kepple are well. 2pp

548 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1863/ 27 21 January Holograph letter from M.J. Rhodes, Palazzo Pamphili, 13 1863 Piazza Navona, to Kirby: invitation to dinner at 6 p.m. on next Thursday. 1p

28 21 January Holograph letter from Sr. Madre Colomba Cometti, 1863 Velletri, to Kirby: spiritual matters. 3pp

29 21 January Holograph letter from T.A. Lonergan, Collegio Brignole 1863 Sale, Genova, to Kirby: thanking Dr. Kirby for his kindness and wishing to be recommended to his prayers. Regards to Dr. Moran, etc, etc. Health good but afflicted by death of his brother. 4pp

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30 23 January Holograph letter from Eliza Butler [niece], 2 Brookfield 1863 Place, Blackrock, to Kirby: Referring to Dr. Kirby's illness and hopes to see him in Ireland in May. Family affairs with reference to poor state financially, and to life with William. 4pp

31 23 January Holograph letter from William Kirby, [], to Kirby: 1863 Reference to Dr. Kirby's illness, severe weather, death of John and request for his daughter's address. Narrow escape from poisoning by mistake. Family news. 4pp

32 24 January Holograph letter from +J.P. Leahy, Violet Hill, Newry, to 1863 Kirby: In answer to Mr. McKivergan's refusal to return home without orders and then asking for an exeat. Exeat enclosed but if Mr. McKivergan is pious etc, it is left to Dr. Kirby's discretion to ordain him for the home mission and make no use of the exeat. Requests dispensation "in radice" for a marriage. Thanking Dr. Kirby for information regarding Mrs. Ross. 3pp

33 25 January Holograph letter from H. O'Grady, Adare, to Kirby: 1863 Introducing his brother, Mr. De Courcey O'Grady and wife and also his sister Miss Ann. 3pp

34 26 January Holograph letter from Sr. Madre C. Cometti, Velletri, to 1863 Kirby: Sending a "Breviario", that was given to the writer, to Dr. Kirby. Requests Mass and prayers for the community. 3pp

35 27 January Holograph letter from Elmy Fitzgibbon, 9 l'Natoire, Paris, 1863 to Kirby: Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Collins and Mr. and Mrs. Camerou. Family news. 4pp

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36 31 January Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Drogheda, to Kirby: 1863 Thanks for solution to question regarding albs [see KIR/1863/12]. Received 1000 lottery tickets from English Committee and forwarded amount of sale £40.7.8 to Duca Salviatti. Question regarding counterfoils. Archbishop of Dublin is well and reference to death of Miss Taafe. 3pp

37 3 February Holograph letter from Joseph MacEvoy, [], to Kirby: 1863 Accepting invitation. 2pp

38 3 February Holograph letter from P. Molloy, Mullingar, to Kirby: 1863 Forwarding £7.8.0, as payment for the picture sent to Mrs. Jones. Bishop requests powers to establish confraternity of Peter's Pence in the diocese. Repeating an application made in favour of Rev. Mr. Gargan, Professor of Ecclesiastical History, Maynooth. Bishop making a wonderful recovery. 3pp

39 3 February Holograph letter from [Anthony] Higgins, Hotel de [Rupie], 1863 to Kirby: Accepting invitation to dinner. 1p

40 3 February Holograph letter from Sr. Madre Cometti, Velletri, to 1863 Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to trace some letters that have gone astray. 3pp

41 6 February Holograph letter from +George Butler, Limerick, to Cullen: 1863 Requesting Dr. Cullen's advice on the following- Dr. Ryan, who is old and feeble and unsound of mind, is being imposed on by certain people, one of whom is Rev. Hickey and in order to prevent simony the writer asked Dr. Ryan to sign a document whereby he abdicated his powers. Is this renunciation of his powers valid After he made the renunciation Rev. Hickey persuaded Dr. Ryan to sign over to him the parish of . Rev. Hickey is unfit for the post. Should the writer dispossess the intruder and appoint a suitable priest. [see KIR/1863/176]. [Archivist's note - letter written to Archbishop Cullen]. 8pp

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42 7 February Holograph letter from +William Keane, Fermoy, to Kirby: 1863 Forwarding counterfoils of the lottery tickets. Amount raised is between £500 and £600. 2pp

43 7 February Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Reference to letter from Dr. Butler regarding matter of KIR/1863/41. Renunciation would be valid were Dr. Ryan sui compos which is doubtful. Writer suffering from a cold, caught at Mrs. Sweetman's office. Pat Maher is still alive. On back page- Dr. Cullen's observations regarding Dr. Ryan case. 2pp

44 8 February Holograph letter from John Francis Maguire, London, to 1863 Kirby: Introducing Mr. Richard Wall, Indian Civil Service. 2pp

45 8 February Holograph letter from Roger [Kenny], Imperial Hotel, Cork to Kirby: Did £10 arrive [see KIR/1862/244]. Sorry to have omitted an address to which you could have replied. Provides father's address in Nova Scotia. 4pp

46 9 February Holograph letter from +William Keane, Fermoy, to Kirby: 1863 Forwarding £390.12.0 lottery money and £150 Peter's Pence. Poverty of people limited sale of tickets. Reference to sacrifice people made to buy the tickets. Forwarding remainder of counterfoils. 4pp

47 10 February Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1863 Reference to Dr. Ryan case [see KIR/1863/41and /43]. Reference to validity of renunciation. If he is of sound mind it is valid, otherwise Dr. Ryan should be set aside. Tell Cardinal not to say anything in writing regarding Dr. Ryan's unsound mind, as he has made over some £30,000 to charitable purposes, in case friends would fight the will on this score. Pat Maher is dead. History of Rev. Hickie. 2pp

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48 10 February Holograph letter from Sr. M. Paula Cullen, Convent of our 1863 Lady of Mercy, Mount St. Mary's, Westport, to Kirby: Reference to a Miss Higgins and her brother, who are visiting Rome. Requests Dr. Kirby and Dr. Moran to say Mass for Mr. Cummins, deceased, and writer's mother. Requests, that their branch of the Children of Mary be associated with Arch confraternity in Rome, also Agnus Dei, and relic of Holy Cross. 3pp

49 11 February Holograph letter from M. Joseph Ryan, Presentation 1863 Convent, Cashel, to Kirby: Appeal to Dr. Kirby and to Propagation of the Faith, to help relieve sufferings of the poor children and to help build a new school. Inform Miss Cleary, Rome, of this appeal. 4pp

50 12 February Holograph letter from +John P. Leahy, Violet Hill, Newry, 1863 to Kirby: Forwarding £5 for work done. Requests permission for nuns of St. Clare and Sisters of Mercy, Newry, to receive Holy Communion at midnight Mass at Xmas. Sanction regarding increasing Mass stipend concerning Masses to be said for a Mr. Polin. Solution of problem how best to fulfil duty of saying Mass on Sundays etc, for Diocese and at the same time for the parishioners. 3pp

51 13 February Holograph letter from Charles [Fielding] Administrator, 1863 Fermoy, to Kirby: Forwarding some late counterfoils [of Roman lottery tickets]. 1p

52 14 February Telegram from +Dr. Butler, Limerick, to Kirby: Requesting 1863 urgent dispensation for Jane Curting [Catholic] and Nicholas D'Arch [Protestant]. Details. 1p

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53 14 February Holograph letter fom +C. MacNally, Bishop's Residence, 1863 Monaghan, to Kirby: Forwarding £300, Roman Lottery proceeds, to Duca Salviatti. Make enquiries, regarding its arrival. Requests news regarding Kilmore Coadjutor. Recovering from a severe cold. Lady Rossmore and Lord Rossmore [minor] have gone to Rome. 3pp

54 14 February Holograph letter from Bartholomew Woodlock, Catholic 1863 University, Dublin, to Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to inform the writer when a coadjutor to Dr. Wilson is appointed [Hobartown, Tasmania] so that, if it is Rev. Charles Woods, the writer can write to him asking him to take over the burden. This request comes from Dr. Wilson. Archbishop well. University calendar published. 3pp

55 15 February Holograph letter from Sr. Madre Colomba Cometti, 1863 Velletri, to Kirby: Mostly spiritual matters. [Enclosed is a letter from Dr. Kirby to some convent, thanking them for their salutation and assuring them that he found everything in order when he visited them. Dated 20 September 1862]. 2 items

56 15 February Holograph letter from W.S. O'Brien, Naples, to Kirby: 1863 Please forward to the writer a letter from W. Leonard, Paris. Reference to Dr. Kirby's work in Rome towards furthering Irish National lore. 4pp

57 16 February Holograph letter from Daniel Lee, Manchester, to Kirby: 1863 Introducing Mr. Henry Houldsworth and party. 3pp

58 16 February Holograph letter from James Power, Kilgobinit, Dungarvan, 1863 to Kirby: Matrimonial dispensation for Thomas Condon and Bridget Cliffe from 1° and 2° consanguinity. 3pp

59 17 February Holograph letter from Daniel Lee, Manchester, to Kirby: 1863 Introducing Mr. Henry Houldsworth. Brother-in-law, Mr. Richard Kelly, Dublin, is very ill. Family news. 4pp

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60 17 February Holograph letter from Daniel Lee, Manchester, to Kirby: 1863 Introducing Mr. William Pearson, one of party mentioned in KIR/1863/57. 2pp

61 17 February Holograph letter from James Dixon, St. Peters, Phibsboro, 1863 Dublin, to Kirby: Mr. McMahon, who goes to present a request to the Pope, carries a letter of introduction from the writer. He is interested in the St. Vincent's Female Orphanage and he hopes that the Holy Father will give a gift to help the bazaar in the aid of the orphanage. 4pp

62 18 February Holograph letter from Sr. M. de Sales, Ursuline Convent, 1863 St. Mary's, Waterford, to Kirby: Did Dr. Kirby receive £5 for the statues and £2 for books. Requests indulgences for the paintings. Prayers requested. Gossip. 6pp

63 18 February Holograph letter from +John P. Leahy, Violet Hill, Newry, 1863 to Kirby: Thanks for plan regarding Mr. [McKivregan] [see KIR/1863/32]. Send him home at Easter and we can judge then. Requests for the Diocese of Dromore, the indulgences attached to the litany of Holy Name of Jesus, recently permitted to be recited publicly. Requests solution regarding printing Litanies other than those of the Saints and Blessed Virgin. Enclosing £5 for Dr. Kirby. 2pp

64 19 February Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1863 Reference to Dr. Ryan, Limerick, case [see KIR/1863/47]. Another Parish Priest appointed to the parish vacated by Fr. Hickey and in the same way as Fr. Hickey was appointed to Rathkeale. God spare Ireland from the terrible disease among cattle in Italy. Reference to landlords and planters. Distress in Dublin and price of goods. Reference to Jesuit request, that their church be erected into an Arch Confraternity for the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, that ladies in white act as adorers. 2pp

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65 20 February Holograph letter from Edward McMahon, 3 Rose Villa, 1863 Phibsboro, Dublin, to the Holy Father: Appealing for some gift from His Holiness, which would serve as a prize in the Bazaar in aid of St. Vincent De Paul orphanage [see KIR/1863/61]. [In Dr. Kirby's hand- letter returned to Kirby, with Cameo from the Holy Father]. 4pp

66 20 February Holograph letter from Edward McMahon, 3 Rose Villa, 1863 Phibsboro, Dublin, to Kirby: Referring to appeal in KIR/1863/ 65 and requesting Dr. Kirby to forward any gift the Pope might give. 1p

67 21 February Holograph letter from +L. Gillooly, Sligo, to Kirby: More 1863 regarding Fr. Brennan case [KIR/1862/158, /196, /211, and KIR/1863/32]. Giving dates of his suspension and appeal. Defence of Rev. Duffey's good character etc. Reference to a conversation the writer had with Dr. Derry and which Fr. Brennan seems to be playing on and exaggerating, following a letter from Dr. Derry to him. 4pp

68 27 February Holograph letter from J. Lynch, Irish College, Paris, to 1863 Kirby: Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Monteith, Lanark, Scotland. 2pp

69 27 February Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Dr. Moran: Dr. 1863 Moran should come to Ireland and consult Fr. Meehan's notes on history of Catholics under Queen Elizabeth, before publishing his book. Reference to distress and system of relief for poor. Advising College to sell Borghese cow and other old ones, in case the disease kills them. Reference to loss of sheep in Ireland, especially regarding Pollock's loss. Affair regarding Dr. Ryan successfully ended. Clonliffe almost finished. Reference to books published. 4pp

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70 27 February Holograph letter from +William Keane, Fermoy, to Kirby: 1863 Arrangements regarding 10,000 lottery tickets sold in Cloyne. Forwarded "Cork Examiner' and Cloyne Lenten Pastoral, which shows distress in Ireland. Reference to Russell's audience [not clear]. 4pp

71 28 February Holograph letter from Secretary to C. Barnabo, [Rome], to 1863 Kirby: Acknowledging receipt of £150, Peter's Pence, from Cloyne. 1p

72 2 March 1863 Holograph letter from R. Walsh [Dean of Goulburn, N.S. W.], Annestown, Tramore, Waterford, to Kirby: Expressing regret for having erroneously reflected on the character of Dr. Wilson, Hobartown, Australia, and on the Catholic Mission there. Send one of the printed forms of reparation to each of the following - Cardinal Barnabo, Mgr. Talbot and Dr. Moran. [Letter written on such a form]. 2pp

73 5 March 1863 Holograph letter from Morgan O'Brien, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork, to Kirby: Altars have arrived and at least one discoloured by sea-water. Details of journey and expense. Requests instructions regarding cleaning the altars from Signor Leonardi. Reference to Holy Week ceremonies and request that one priest have permission to perform the Holy Week ceremonies in the Convent Chapel at Mitchelstown. 4pp

74 5 March 1863 Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: Forwarding £1, received lately for lottery tickets [see KIR/1863/36]. Inform Duca Salviati that prints ordered have not yet arrived or the catalogues. Reference to Pope's illness. Catalogues have arrived in writer's absence. 5pp

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75 6 March 1863 Holograph letter from +John MacEvilly, Galway, to Kirby: Requests 1. Renewal of Formula IV faculties. 2. Powers for the writer and six priests to bless beads etc. 3. Plenary indulgence for all who attend Sacraments on 19th March and third Sunday after Easter - The feast of St. Joseph -. Reference to having opened schools in Galway, run by monks and nuns, to counteract the Model schools, with details regarding Model schools, circular forbidding Catholics to attend them and large attendance at new schools. Reference to F. Daly's disobedience in not reading the circular, to distressing times in Ireland and to a letter sent to Fr. Daly ordering him to find out number of Catholics attending Model schools in his parish etc, under pain of suspension "ipso facto". 2pp

76 6 March 1863 Holograph letter from +C. MacNally, Monaghan, to Kirby: Inform Duce Salviati that 10,000 lottery tickets have been sold and that in addition to £300 already sent £70 has been sent. Reference to engraving of the Pope for every 20 tickets. Sending a shamrock from the grave of St. Patrick for Pius IX. 4pp

77 8 March 1863 Holograph letter from E. M. France, [], to Kirby: Thanks for present and kindness in difficulties. Returning to England but hopes to return again to Rome. 2pp

78 9 March 1863 Holograph letter from Dominick Murphy, P.P., Saint Finbarr's, Cork, to Kirby: Account of a mission by Oblate Fathers. Request for dispensation, powers to bless beads, etc. for Rev. George Sheehan, P.P., Bantry. Reference to need of money in Italian Government and to distress in Ireland. 4pp

79 9 March 1863 Holograph letter from M. Augustine Payton, Presentation Convent, Fermoy, to Kirby: Deliver enclosed letter to Mr. Cliffe. 2pp

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80 9 March 1863 Holograph letter from Mary Cooke, 31 Benford Road, Waterford, to Kirby: Request that the enclosed prayer to St. Otteran, compiled by the late Fr. Cooke, be indulgenced. Reference to fate of cameo sent by Dr. Kirby. It forms a centre-piece of picture containing the rules of the Association etc. 2 items

81 9 March 1863 Holograph letter from +William Keane, Fermoy, to Kirby: Enclosing £10 for Dr. Kirby and £7.5.10 Bazaar money for Duca Salviati. More about Lottery tickets and prizes. Requests permission for Sister Gonzaga Short to leave the Loreto Order, in order to join that of the Good Shepherd; renewal of Formula Sexta faculties. Reference to Mr. Cliffe and the Presentation nuns. 4pp

82 10 March Holograph letter from Mrs. Ross of M., [], to Kirby: Thanks 1863 for map. 1p

83 12 March Holograph letter from John Crotty, Waterford, to Kirby: 1863 Request for dispensation "in radice". Renewal of faculties to bless beads etc. Reference to mission in Waterford, preached by Redemptorists and to the number of young men, who had been sworn members of a secret society, and who had repented. Reference to distress in the country, to emigration to America and to the lack of help for the poor from Catholic gentlemen. 6pp

84 12 March Holograph letter from William Kirby, [], to Kirby: Writer 1863 gave letter of introduction to Dr. Kirby, to the Director of the Establishment in which Maggie is. Maggie still unwell. Personal and family news. Reference to marriage of Prince of Wales to a Danish Princess. Archbishop is well and Fr. Fagan broke his leg. Report that Dr. Kirby is coming home this year. Enclosure - Margaret Kirby to Papa dated 12.2.1863. 2 items

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85 12 March Holograph letter from +James Browne, Cavan, to Kirby: 1863 Thanking Dr. Kirby for his help in having Dr. Conaty made his new coadjutor. Reference to the rejoicing in Ireland over the marriage of Prince of Wales, to the distress in the country, and to the lack of help for the poor from the Catholic gentry. Archbishops of Dublin and Tuam are working for education and tenant rights but are opposed by Government and Catholic Nationalists. Protestants impressed by firmness and courage of Pius IX. 3pp

86 13 March Holograph letter from +P. Moran, Grahamstown, Cape of 1863 Good Hope, to Kirby: Protestant gentleman requests the coronation medals of the six last Popes etc. Details of delivery and payment. 3pp

87 14 March Holograph letter from Maggie [niece of Dr. Kirby], 1863 Cortenburg [near Louvaine], to Kirby: Letter mutilated and part missing. Request for rosary blessed by the Pope, a relic and portrait of Dr. Kirby, to be sent through her director [see KIR/1863/84]. Writer's state of health. 3pp

88 15 March Holograph letter from + C. MacNally, Monaghan, to Kirby: 1863 Reference to KIR/1863/78. Did shamrock arrive? Sending £80 to-morrow to Duke Salviati, instead of £70. Reference to some tickets being sold at 9d through Duke's mistake. Hopes rumours regarding Pope's health are unfounded. 2pp

89 16 March Holograph letter from J.N. Collins, Via Felice 149, Rome, 1863 to Kirby: Accepting, with thanks, Dr. Kirby's invitation to dine at Irish College on St. Patrick's Day at 1.00 p.m. 1p

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90 16 March Holograph letter from +William Keane, Fermoy, to Kirby: 1863 Reference to letter of 5th March from Dr. Kirby. The returns in numbers for the Roman Lottery will be sent as required. Requests Dr. Kirby to forward dispensation for Sr. Gonzaga Short [see KIR/1863/81]. Reference to the Ross boundary question and to Propaganda's course which would have been made clear and easy if Bishops concerned had agreed to the fixing of the enlarged boundaries of Ross. 3pp

91 16 March Holograph letter from Br. James P. Hanrahan, St. Isidore's, 1863 Rome, to Kirby: Thanks for five dollars contributed to their collection. 1p

92 [Does not exist - Mistake in dating].

93 19 March Holograph letter from M. Madden, Clonakilty, to Kirby: 1863 Introducing the bearer of the letter and requests Dr. Kirby to help him have some dispute righted when he sees Cardinal Barnabo. The bearer worked eight years in Melbourne. 2pp

94 20 March Holograph letter from Jeremiah Foley, Youghal, to Kirby: 1863 Imploring Dr. Kirby to help him out of the distressful financial position, in which the writer has found himself after the death of his brother and the illegal auctioning and sale of the college, chapel and castle. 4pp

95 21 March Holograph letter from G.C. Antonelli, Rome, to Kirby: 1863 Acknowledging receipt of £150, Peter's Pence from Dublin. 1p

96 23 March Holograph letter from Maria Alessandrina Dodsworth, Casa 1863 Pazzi, Pistoja, to Kirby: Settled once more in Pistoja. Family and spiritual news. Thanks for gift on departure from Eternal City. 3pp

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97 27 March Holograph letter from +D. Moriarty, Killarney, to Kirby: 1863 More regarding Mr. O'Connor and his D.D. [see KIR/1862/173 and /201 and KIR/1863/92]. Cardinal Barnabo ordered another meeting regarding Kerry, Ross, Cloyne boundaries. An impossible and unprecedented position. 4pp

98 27 March Typewritten copy of letter from +D. Moriarty, Killarney, to 1863 Kirby: Copy of KIR/1863/97 regarding Mr. O'Connor and his D.D. 2pp

99 27 March Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Further 1863 developments regarding Dr. Ryan, Dr. Butler, Limerick, case [see KIR/1863/41, /43, /47 and /64]. Dr. Leahy has come into the question regarding letters from Propaganda concerning it. Address to the Prince [of Wales probably] has been postponed, owing to dissention among Irish Bishops concerning it. Dr. MacNally looking poorly. Act [cautiously] regarding Limerick affair. Reference to a begging letter of insolvent character written by six priests from Clifden, Tuam and to Peter's Pence. Enclosed - +G. Butler to +[Cullen], 25.3.1863. 2 items

100 27 March Holograph letter from +George Butler, Limerick, to Kirby: 1863 [Confidential]. Regarding Dr. Ryan case [see KIR/1863/99]. Reference to Fr. Hickey's behaviour and submission to Dr. Butler, to Rev. William Moloney, to Dr. Leahy, who has been notified by Propaganda to take certain steps of the gravest import to settle the matter. Find out for the writer what these steps are. Execution of Propaganda's orders should be placed in the writer's hands. 6pp

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101 27 March Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: 1863 Delayed in writing owing to ill health. Thanks for bringing to the Holy Father's notice the conversion of his erring, yet faithful children [probably members of secret society]. Request for books and embroidery for vestments. Reference to distress, to forced emigration of the Catholics, with a laughing Government looking on. Financial position. Requests for dispensation regarding nun's confessors. Enclosed - +P. Leahy to Dr. Butler, 26.3.63. 2 items

102 27 March Holograph letter from +John Kilduff, Longford, to Kirby: 1863 Dispensation from impediment of consanguinity and permission for priest to assist at the renewal of matrimonial consent of John Irwin [Protestant] and Jane Blake [Catholic]. 1p

103 27 March Holograph letter from Thomas McGivern, Newry, to Kirby: 1863 Faculties to bless beads, crosses, etc. 1p

104 28 March Holograph letter from William Pearson, Rome, to Kirby: 1863 Thanks for invitation to attend sacred functions at St. Agatha's, but cannot go, owing to circumstances. 1p

105 28 March Holograph letter from +William Delany, Cork, to Kirby: 1863 Forwarded to Duca Salviati, £460, the proceeds from sale of lottery tickets. Inform him of the numbers sold. Terrible distress in the country. Reference to secret society conversions. Reference to Ross boundary question [KIR/1863/92]. 4pp

106 30 March Holograph letter from Edward McMahon, 3 Rose Villa, 1863 Phibsboro, Dublin, to Kirby: Reminding Dr. Kirby of the petition asked in earlier letter [see KIR/1863/65] with a footnote to the same effect by James Dixon [see KIR/1863/61]. 3pp

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107 31 March Holograph letter from George Talbot, Vatican, to Kirby: 1863 Granting permission to Dr. Kirby to baptize W. Talbot, with permission to use short form, used for adults. 2pp

108 31 March Holograph letter from J. M. Dodsworth, Pistoja, to Kirby: 1863 Reference to her cold, since returning to Pistoja. 2pp

109 31 March Typewritten copy of letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to 1863 Kirby: Copy of KIR/1863/101 which is dated 27/3/1863 [which seems to be the correct date]. 4pp

110 31 March Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1863 Reference to Dr. Ryan affair [see KIR/1863/100]. Explaining to Dr. Kirby a few facts regarding Fr. Hickey. His fears that Dr. Leahy is too timid to execute the decrees of Propaganda. Dr. Leahy should be ordered to forward the decrees to Dr. Butler. More regarding Dr. Ryan's will. Reference to illness of Dr. MacNally and of Dr. Flannery, the youngest Irish Bishop, and to the secret society of the Brotherhood of St. Patrick. [There had been an enclosure - +G. Butler to [], 27/3/1863]. 4pp

111 3 April 1863 Holograph letter from [] Condon, Kilfanane, to Kirby: An account of six weeks since leaving Irish College. Reference to trip, ordination to Major Orders, First Mass and requests privilege of imparting the Papal Benediction to his friends.4pp

112 5 April 1863 Holograph letter from [Majalti], [], to Kirby: Informing Dr. Kirby that he absolved il signore Abbot Patrizio Madden from pain of suspension and requests that until he got a "celebret" he could say Mass in the Irish College church. Requests a visit from Dr. Kirby, regarding a telegram to Archbishop of Cashel. 1p

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113 10 April 1863 Holograph letter from +George Butler, Limerick, to Kirby: More regarding Dr. Ryan case [see KIR/1863/110]. Reference to Archbishop Leahy's visit to Dr. Ryan regarding handing over administration to Dr. Butler, to Fr. Hickey's delay in giving up his parish. Acquaint the Cardinal with all the facts and the necessity that the writer should get full administrative power of the Diocese. 5pp

114 11 April 1863 Holograph letter from +Patrick Leahy, Archbishop of Cashel, to Kirby: A copy of the instructions from Propaganda to Archbishop Leahy, giving Dr. Butler power to appoint parish priests with certain reservations made for Dr. Ryan. [Probably one that Dr. Leahy read to Dr. Ryan in KIR/1863/113]. 1p

115 11 April 1863 Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: More regarding Dr. Ryan's case, with special reference to Rev. Hickie, Sen., P.P., Doon and Rev. [Hickie], Junior, illegal P.P. of Rathkeale [see KIR/1863/113 and /114]. Reference to Galway and Calcutta scandal. Distress in Dublin is great but in country parishes [near Dublin] it is not too bad. Still great want in the country. 2pp

116 14 April 1863 Holograph letter from +George Butler, Limerick, to Kirby: An unfinished letter by +George Butler, giving more details of Dr. Ryan's case, with reference to a Rev. Ryan who, though not of the diocese was made P.P. by Dr. Ryan, and to Rev. Hickey who should not see contents of KIR/1863/114, lest he persuade Dr. Ryan to assume control of administration [see KIR/1863/115]. 4pp

117 14 April 1863 Holograph letter from +C MacNally, Monaghan, to Kirby: Writer unwell. Reference to uneasiness regarding Roman Lottery prizes of which Clogher got 9; to prizes for England, Scotland and Ireland to be distributed by Lord Campden in London and to 500 images of the Pope due to Clogher. 4pp

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118 14 April 1863 Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: Enclosing documents for Cardinal Barnabo regarding Dr. Ryan case [see KIR/1863/116] and requests Dr. Kirby to inform the Cardinal that there was a leakage of information regarding last documents sent to the writer. Instructions regarding embroidery of vestments [see KIR/1863/101]. 3pp

119 14 April 1863 Holograph letter from +William Delany, Cork, to Kirby: Forwarding another £5, Roman Lottery money, with further instructions for Duke Salviati regarding Cork tickets. 1p

120 16 April 1863 Holograph letter from Edward McMahon, 3 Rose Villa, Phibsboro, to Kirby: Thanking Dr. Kirby for cameo from the Pope, as a prize in the orphanage bazaar. [see KIR/1863/65 and /106]. 2pp

121 17 April 1863 Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: More regarding Dr. Ryan case [see KIR/1863/118]. Reference to Dr. Woodlock going to Rome, to a Madden case, to a work by Sir E. Lyell on geology. Reference to a work on Scripture by Protestant Bishop Dr. Celenso, Cape of Good Hope, which hits the Protestants very much. Reference to a student called French, to Dr. MacNally and another Bishop wishing to hold meetings without consent of Propaganda and expenses put on writer's shoulders by such meetings [Bishop meetings]. 4pp

122 17 April 1863 Holograph letter from William F. Talbot, Paris, to Kirby: Trying to live up to the faith. Package delivered and requests introduction to any priest in Montreal whom Dr. Kirby would know. [see KIR/1863/107]. 2pp

123 20 April 1863 Holograph letter from +Dr. Butler, Limerick, to Kirby: Telegram enquiring about dispensation [KIR/1863/52]. 1p

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124 20 April 1863 Holograph letter from James Powderly, C.C., Drogheda, to Kirby: Renewal of faculties to bless beads for writer and faculties for Rev. Mathew Kearney to do same. Primate received Dr. Kirby's letter regarding lottery - only prize in Armagh was won by Mrs. O'Hare, Dundalk. Reference to activity of Holy Father, to Primate's health and activities, to Dr. Cullen's good health and to Dr. MacNally's bad health. 4pp

125 20 April 1863 Holograph letter from +T. Grimley, St. Mary 5, Cape Town, to Kirby: Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Snell. A. O'Reilly now a priest. 1p

126 22 April 1863 Holograph letter from Robert Somers, P.P., Cappagh, P.O., Limerick, to Kirby: Matrimonial dispensation for John Kilmoth [Catholic] and L. FitzGerald [Protestant]. 3pp

127 22 April 1863 Holograph letter from Sr. Maria di S. Gertrude Mazzoli, Monastero della Lauretana, Roma, to Kirby: Wishing to see Dr. Kirby before leaving for Viterbo. 2pp

128 23 April 1863 Holograph letter from +D. O'Brien, Waterford, to Kirby: Enclosing a "trifle" for work done for the Diocese. Requests opinion of some Theologians regarding expelling an incorrigible lay Sister of Mercy, Dungarvan. Mr. Meagher unwell. 3pp

129 24 April 1863 Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Reference to Dr. Ryan's case [see KIR/1863/121]. Ask Cardinal Prefect to speed up the decision of Propaganda. 1p

130 24 April 1863 Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Drogheda, to Kirby: Enclosing an answer to Bishop of Aquila, who wrote from Rome regarding use of Pagan Classics in the schools. Reference to Lottery and one prize for Armagh. Emigration the order of the day. Good Spring. Dr. MacNally unwell. 3pp

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131 [?] April 1863 Holograph letter from Adolphus FitzPatrick, Lee Villa, Cork, to Kirby: Requesting a special order granted by His Holiness to those of the Irish Papal Brigade who distinguished themselves in 1860. Writer thinks himself entitled. 4pp

132 1 May 1863 Holograph letter from +John P. Leahy, Violet Hill, Newry, to Kirby: [see KIR/1863/50]. Sending document back to Dr. Kirby to have a mistake made by the writer corrected, regarding Polin Masses. Many bishops intend to go to Rome but not the writer. 2pp

133 2 May 1863 Holograph letter from +William Keane, Queenstown, to Kirby: Thanks to Dr Kirby and Mr. Cliffe, from Presentation nuns [Fermoy]. Reference to school building by Presentation nuns, who run schools for girls, together with Loreto nuns. Christian Brothers run national school for boys. Reference to good Spring and to the large numbers emigrating. Another meeting by Archbishop of Cashel, regarding Ross boundary, on 19 instant, in Mallow. [see KIR/1863/105]. [Now enclosed typescript copy of same]. 2 items

134 4 May 1863 Holograph letter from Mother Giuseppe], [], to Kirby: Writer requests Dr. Kirby to come and talk over certain matters and then to see a certain Vittoria. 4pp

135 4 May 1863 Holograph letter from Sr. Mother Augustine Payton, Presentation Convent, Fermoy, to Kirby: Thanks for trouble and success mentioned in earlier letter [see KIR/1863/79]. Progress of building and another letter to Mr. Cliffe regarding subscription. 3pp

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136 4 May 1863 Holograph letter from Janett Dodsworth, Casa Pazzi, Pistoja, to Kirby: Enclosing a letter for Cardinal Penitenziero from Vicar General here. Reference to KIR/1863/96. Reference to Alessandrina and family affairs. Hopes to leave Pistoja after September 1st, especially owing to unhappy moral atmosphere. Requests a visit from Dr. Kirby in the summer. 4pp

137 6 May 1863 Holograph letter from James Dixon, St. Peter's, Phibsboro, to Kirby: Thanks for cameo and reference to delight caused to young men of Dublin by Dr. Kirby's letter to Mr. McMahon [see KIR/1863/120]. 3pp

138 7 May 1863 Holograph letter from [] Massagi, [], to Kirby: Asking for 5 scudi [for some boy]. 1p

139 8 May 1863 Holograph letter from William Kirby, Blackrock, Dublin, to Kirby: Reference to Maggie and to a gentleman, probably one who was to go to Rome. Illness fo Father Fagan and the writer during the severe winter. Reference to Maggie and family affairs, plus those of his relations. Enclosed - Margaret Kirby to Papa, 18.4.[1863]. 2 items

140 9 May 1863 Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: Thanks for trouble taken on writer's behalf. Reference to vestments [see KIR/1863/118]. Another letter for Cardinal Barnabo, with a repetition of leak of information [see KIR/1863/118]. 3pp

141 9 May 1863 Holograph letter fom +C. MacNally, Monaghan, to Kirby: No confidence in what comes through England. Reference to how a package sent from London, containing images of the Pope, without any name of sender, date or number of prints enclosed, being found at the railway station. Only one third of prints due to Clogher was enclosed. Prizes not yet received and requests Dr. Kirby to do something regarding their safe arrival. 2pp

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142 9 May 1863 Holograph letter from Rev. Maurice Moriarty C.C., Mallow, Co. Cork, to Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to obtain a dispensation "de roto castitatis perpetuae". 2pp

143 11 May 1863 Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to make enquiries why the Holy Father did not send a letter complimenting Padre Perrand on his work "Irlande Contemporanie", which the writer presented to the Pope. Forwarding £150, Peter's Pence money. Reference to weather and distress in the country, to England's advantage and to unrest in the British Empire. It might be well to point out to Cardinal Barnabo, how Canon Ford claims that the Archbishop English, Diocese of Port of Spain spends his time between driving round nuns and playing cards. 3pp

144 12 May 1863 Holograph letter from John Fitzpatrick, P.P., Midleton, Co. Cork, to Kirby: Dispensations from a simple vow of perpetual chastity to enable a husband to seek the debitum conjugale from his wife and from a simple vow of perpetual chastity. Does the Pope still want Irish soldiers and officers? 3pp

145 12 May 1863 Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: Briefs forwarded to Dr. Conaty. Consecration on Pentecost Sunday. Reference to good news from Rome. Great spring in Ireland. Illness of Dr. MacNally. Permit writer to pay the postage on letters from Rome. 4pp

146 14 May 1863 Holograph letter from +George Butler, Limerick, to Kirby: More regarding Dr. Ryan case [see KIR/1863/140]. Rev. Irwin and Rev. Condon giving the greatest satisfaction. 4pp

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147 15 May 1863 Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: More regarding vestments [see KIR/1863/140]. Requests a dispensation to ordain a sub-deacon, who is acting as Dean in the college and who wants 1 year for the prescribed age. Also dispensations from 1º consanguinity and affinity for Suffragan Sees. 4pp

148 15 May 1863 Holograph letter from +Paul Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: More regarding Dr. Ryan case [see KIR/1863/146]. Reference to Freemason dance and results following writer's note to the clergy, reminding them of the censures of Catholics who attend. Reference to Dr. Flannery's and Dr. MacNally's health. Meeting of clergy in Clonliffe and plans for furnishing the students rooms. Sent £200 Peter's Pence to Cardinal Barnabo. Reference to Dr. MacHale's name being put into the paper as a Freemason. 4pp

149 18 May 1863 Holograph letter from +Paul Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: More regarding Dr. Ryan's case [see KIR/1863/148]. Enclosing a letter to Cardinal Barnabo in reply to Dr. Leahy's report. Hopes to have the students living in Clonliffe for Feast "Auxilium Christianorum". O'Hagan who favours mixed education has been returned for Tralee. 4pp

150 19 May 1863 Holograph letter from +E. Walsh, Kilkenny, to Kirby: Requests approbation of Holy See regarding re-election of Superior of Presentation Convent, Kilkenny. 2pp

151 20 May 1863 Holograph letter from James McCann, Coalisland, Tyrone, to Kirby: Thanks for dispensation regarding Requiem Mass [see KIR/1863/17]. Writer's health, pastoral work and sickness among the clergy. Reference to a Catholic paper started by Dr. [Dorrian], but editor is too advanced and liberal in his notions. Reference to schools and education in the North generally. Reference to election of O'Hagan for Tralee. 4pp

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152 22 May 1863 Holograph letter from +Paul Cullen, Dublin to Kirby: Reference to Dr MacHale declaring himself a subscriber to the 'Irishman', official organ of the Brotherhood of St Patrick. Students are now in Holy Cross College. Reference to Abbe Perrand and letter requested from the Pope. [see KIR/1863/143]. 2pp

153 27 May 1863 holograph letter from +P Leahy, Thurles to Kirby: Reference to vestments. Reference to circular from a Bishop called Aloisius, Aquilanus, Roma requesting information regarding the use of Pagan classics in Irish schools. Fears that it is the revived controversy of the Abbe [Guame]. Asks Kirby's opinion of the Bishop.

154 27 May 1863 Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Introducing Rev. Mc. Leyndon, Boston, U.S. A., who brought £3,000 to £4,000 for relief of poor in Ireland. 1p

155 28 May 1863 Holograph letter from +William Keane, Churchtown, to Kirby: Requests renewal of Formula VI faculties. On visitation at present. It is consoling work to visit the Irish people and witness their faith. Meeting in Mallow regarding dioceses boundary question, ended without any success. Rain needed now for the crops [see KIR/1863/133]. 3pp

156 29 May 1863 Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Dr. Moran: Reference to terrible attack in "Dublin Review' on Mr. [Morris] who published the two volumes of the Calendar. Reference to Dr. Todd's work on the lives of the Archbishops of Armagh. He wants to put St. Patrick near the days of St. Gregory. Reference to confirmation at St. Catherine's. Reference to Lyell's book on chronology of Moses. Home and foreign review praise it. "Dublin Review' is completely English. 4pp

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157 Feast of the Holograph letter from Bartholomew Woodlock, London, to Sacred Heart Kirby: Thanks for kindness while in Rome. Stopping in 1863 London with Canon Ferrall and reference to the question of [25 June ] Protestant establishment in Ireland and model schools coming before Parliament shortly. Reference to two articles published by Major O'Reilly in "Dublin Review'. Reference to conversions, to project of founding a Catholic Hall or College in Oxford and Cambridge, which would have evil results, both for Catholic University in Dublin and for Catholic and national spirit. Enclosing a list of Examiners in University College, Dublin. 4pp

158 1 June 1863 Holograph letter from Fiore Straker, c/o James Tough, Piazza della Signoria, Florence, to Kirby: Writing a last letter to Dr. Kirby, before entering the convent at Princethorpe on advice of Dr. Ullathorne, Lady Abbess and Jesuit Director. Reference to a Rev. Bellany starting an English Catholic Mission in Florence. 4pp

159 2 June 1863 Holograph letter from Achille Rinaldini, Propaganda, to Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to return Dr. Leahy's letter, which he received from the writer, so that a letter can be dispatched, from the Cardinal Prefect to Dr. Leahy. 1p

160 4 June 1863 Holograph letter from Roger Sweetman, The Priory, Stillorgan, to Kirby: Arrived safely in Ireland, with many happy memories of Rome. Reference to Mgr. Forde and dry weather in Ireland. 4pp

161 4 June 1863 Holograph letter from +George Butler, Limerick, to Kirby: Sending £6 to cover expenses regarding dispensation of earlier letters [KIR/1864/52 and /123] More regarding Dr. Ryan case [see KIR/1863/148 and /149 etc]. Requests extraordinary powers for Matrimonial dispensations and faculty to permit one Solemn Requiem Mass in any church, once a week, in the Diocese. 4pp

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162 6 June 1863 Holograph letter from Catherine Straker, c/o James Tough, Piazza della Signoria, Florence, to Kirby: Memories of Rome. Would like to forward an article on the Cardinal which the writer had inserted in the "Weekly News'. Glad to hear James is a Subdeacon and sorrow over Fiore entering a convent [see KIR/1863/158]. Reference to Rev. Bellany [see KIR/1863/158], to the faith and Corpus Christi procession in Florence, to the visit of the King and his attendance at Mass. 4pp

163 9 June 1863 Holograph letter from J.J. Mullock, St. John's, Newfoundland, to Kirby: Introducing Mr. G. Doyle, who wishes to complete studies for the Priesthood in some College in Rome. [Now enclosed - Typescript copy]. 2 items

164 9 June 1863 Holograph letter from +William Keane, [Fermoy], Kanturk, to Kirby: Forward enclosed explanation regarding Fermoy Roman Lottery question to proper committee. Renewal of Formula VI faculties. Reference to meeting in Mallow regarding boundary question [see KIR/1863/155]. Crops promising, but rate of emigration is still high. 6pp

165 10 June 1863 Holograph letter from [Sr.] Maria di Robiano, Rome, to Kirby: Forward writer's respects and thanks to someone. 1p

166 11 June 1863 Holograph letter from J.V. Nugent, St. John's, Newfoundland, to Kirby: Introducing George Doyle, a pupil of the writer [see KIR/1863/163]. Prayers for writer's wife Ellen, a great friend of Dr. Kirby. 2pp

167 15 June 1863 Holograph letter from J. Forrest, St. John's College, University of Sydney, to Kirby: Introducing Mr. Piggott and family, an Irishman living in Australia. 2pp

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168 16 June 1863 Holograph letter from Charles Edward Lynch, Killester Demesne, Raheny, Dublin, to Kirby: Requests Dr. Kirby's influence to obtain, for the writer, an appointment in the Papal Army. Otherwise the alternative is a commission in the English Army, which he dislikes. [Now enclosed - Typescript copy]. 2 items

169 18 June 1863 Holograph letter from Fr. Paolino da Tortona, Velletri, to Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to come to Velletri to help Sr. Maria Colomba in her troubles, probably regarding her religious life. 2 items

170 19 June 1863 Holograph letter from George Commins, C.C., Waterford, to Kirby: Faculties to bless beads etc. Harvest prospects good and reference to emigration of the peasant class. 4pp

171 21 June 1863 Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to forward to the Cardinal an article from the "Telegraph', written by Father Lavelle, urging the people to join the Brotherhood of St. Patrick etc., and the priests to despise diocesan reservations. Reference to a letter sent to O'Hagan [M.P. for Tralee] denouncing his support of mixed education. D. Whately plans to publish Scripture Lessons to dissipate un-scriptural darkness. Harvest prospects good. America and Australia giving money for the poor but Government none. 3pp

172 22 June 1863 Holograph letter from Madre Giuseppe [Uber], [], to Kirby: Requests Dr. Kirby to come earlier than already asked to see Victoria. 1p

173 24 June 1863 Holograph letter from Charles [Fueding], Fermoy, to Kirby: Forwarding £127.10.0 Peter's Pence and £2 Bazaar money by order of Dr. Keane [see KIR/1863/146]. 1p

174 26 June 1863 Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: More regarding vestments [see KIR/1863/153]. Forwarding additional numbers of unsold tickets. 4pp

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175 26 June 1863 Holograph letter from + Joseph Dixon, Drogheda, to Kirby: Requesting information regarding Fr. Vincent Grotti, Passionist, in Rome, who was to come to preach priests' retreat in Armagh in August. Reference to Fr. Lavelle and the source of evil he is to the country. Remedy is to tell Cardinal Barnabo [see KIR/1863/171]. Nothing heard yet of Armagh Lottery prize. 4pp

176 30 June 1863 Holograph letter from +George Butler, Limerick, to Kirby: Dr. Ryan, Limerick case. Successful ending in favour of Dr. Butler [see KIR/1863/161, /149, /148, /146, /140, /129, /121, /118, /116, /115, /114, /113, /110, /100, /99, /64, /47, /43, /41]. Censured a Father Nolan, ex-student of Irish College, Rome, for gambling. Some new complaint made to Propaganda regarding Dr. Ryan. 4pp

177 1 July 1863 Holograph letter from Plowden and Cholomely and Co., Rome, to Kirby: Notifying Dr. Kirby that they would be flattered to take care of his banking account, should Messrs. Torlonia, be liquidated. 2pp

178 1 July 1863 Holograph letter from Sr. Catherine Joseph Sheil, St. Mary's Ursuline Convent, Waterford, to Kirby: Requests Dr. Kirby to obtain permission to erect stations of the cross in the children's part of the convent. Requests also large candles used by acolytes at the Elevation. An enclosed note from Sr. M. De Sales, thanking Dr. Kirby for Pascal Candle and requesting indulgences. 2 items

179 3 July 1863 Holograph letter from John Bourke, Cratlae, Co. Clare, to Kirby: Personal and family affairs. Reduction of population in Parish of Cratlae, is from 3,000 to 1,246, due to emigration, etc. Requests Dr. Kirby to put in a word for the writer with Dr. Butler, as he would like to get the Parish of Rathkeale, when Fr. Hickey is expelled. Reference to health of relatives and address of William Kirby. 4pp

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180 5 July 1863 Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Reference to letter to O'Hagan [see KIR/1863/171]. Date of Bishop's meeting changed to please Dr. MacHale. Requests Dr. Kirby to tell Cardinal to send instructions for the meeting in Latin. Reference to abuses in Dublin, to Fr. Lavelle [see KIR/1863/171], to Sir Robert Peel attending a Souper meeting in London, and misquoting the writer in House of Commons regarding Protestant revenues in Ireland; reference to help for poor from the Irish in the U.S. A., to drunkenness, to incident in Enniskerry at procession of Blessed Sacrament, to Father Nolan [see KIR/1863/176], to Fr. Coghlan, and to conversion of Lady Castlereagh. 4pp

181 6 July 1863 Holograph letter from John M. Buckley, C.C., Fermoy, to Kirby: Dispensation from simple vow of perpetual chastity. 3pp

182 7 July 1863 Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to send him a good cook for Clonliffe, and the design of St. Agatha's or some good church in Rome. Mr. McSweeney, Lord Mayor for next year. Crops good, but fears that they have become such beggars in the West that they cannot forget their trade [begging]. 3pp

183 8 July 1863 Holograph letter from +Peter Richard, Archbishop of St. Louis, to Kirby: Introducing Mrs. Tighe. 1p

184 11 July 1863 Holograph letter from B. Durean [Brother of the Bishop], Ballaghadreen, Achonry, to Kirby: Requesting permission, on behalf of Bishop of Achonry, to allot some of the revenues of the now vacant parish of Kilmance, to paying off the debt incurred by the new Cathedral which is being built. Details of cost, etc., and print of exterior view of the Cathedral. 3pp

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185 13 July 1863 Holograph letter from Walter Plunkett, Casino Terrace, St. Nicholas Parish, Dublin, to Kirby: Dispensation to enable Walter Plunkett and Arabella Forde to be married by a Catholic Priest. Already they have gone through a form of marriage, by a Protestant Minister, in London. [Overleaf, recommendation by +P. Cullen]. 3pp

186 13 July 1863 Holograph letter from George Butler, Limerick, to Kirby: More regarding Dr. Ryan case. [see KIR/1863/176]. Reference to Bishop's meeting on 4th August to consider the affairs of the Catholic University, and to a letter from Cardinal Barnabo on this matter, received by Dr Cullen. 3pp

187 13 July 1863 Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: Renewal of Formula VI faculties and reminding Dr. Kirby of a dispensation for a Subdeacon. Can Irish College Rome take in three or four students from his diocese? 3pp

188 16 July 1863 Holograph letter from William Kirby, [], to Kirby: Enclosing Kirby coat of arms. Parcels delivered to Mgr. Woodlock and Father Fagan, who now has his leg amputated below the knee. Gave 10/- to Rev. P. Hanratty, P.P., Diocese of Armagh, for a church there. News of family and relatives. 2pp

189 17 July 1863 Holograph letter from +Paolo Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Forwarding £500, Peter's Pence from Dublin. Reference to Holy Cross College and to its debts being almost all paid. 3pp

190 18 July 1863 Holograph letter from P. [de Urlen], [], acknowledging receipt of £2 from Bishop of Clogne for Lottery. 1p

191 19 July 1863 Holograph letter from Fr. Paolino da Tortona, Velletri, to Kirby: Thanks for book. Maria Colomba more composed now. She received his letter and sends regards [see KIR/1863/169]. 2pp

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192 22 July 1863 Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: Requests dispensation from 1° affinity, ex copula illicita, and advice regarding same. Presentation Sisters, Drogheda, require renewal of permission to attend Midnight Mass at Xmas and also permission to receive Holy Communion at it. Father Vincent now in Paris [KIR/1863/175]. Dr. Cullen's letter to Attorney-General, regarding Education Question, is a masterpiece. 4pp

193 24 July 1863 Holograph letter from +T. Furlong, Wexford, to Kirby: Renewal of faculties to dispense in cases of 1° and 2° affinitatis ex commercio illicito. 3pp

194 24 July 1863 Holograph letter from Denis McSwiney, North Presbytery, Cork, to Mr. Sainthill: Reference to title of writer's uncle, Revd. Dr. MacSweeny, as President of Irish College in Paris. Title given in French. He held position of administrator of Funds and President and was the last to hold these two jobs at the same time. Copy of the Imperial decree, accepting his resignation of post of Administrator and giving him a pension of £200 per annum - dated 31/12/1849. Enclosed - Typescript copy. 2 items

195 26 July 1863 Holograph letter from +C. MacNally, Monaghan, to Kirby: No word yet of Lottery Prizes or the 500 images of the Pope. Explanation regarding sale of Lottery tickets. Forwarding £48.2.11, some to pay arrears demanded by Roman Lottery, and the rest to go as Peter's Pence. Establishing Peter's Pence in the Diocese. Attending Bishop's meeting.4pp

196 27 July 1863 Holograph letter from +George Butler, Limerick, to Kirby: More regarding Dr. Ryan, Limerick, case and Fr. Hickey [see KIR/1863/186]. Dr. Leahy travelling a lot by sea for the good of his health and is at present at Kingstown. Requests information regarding appointment of Rev. William Moloney to Donoughmore. Reference to Cardinal's letter to Dr. Cullen regarding Bishop's meeting on 4th August. 4pp

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197 28 July 1863 Holograph letter from Luigi, Vescovo di Aquila, S. Basilio, to Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to forward something to some destination. 1p

198 30 June 1863 Holograph letter from St. Mary's Ursuline Convent, Waterford, to Kirby: Thanking Dr. Kirby for stations of the cross request [see KIR/1863/178] from Sr. C. J. Sheil. Thanks for stations from Sr. M.J. Philomena. Now teaching infant classes. Thanks for £1 note etc, from Sr. M. de Sales. 4pp

199 July 1863 Holograph letter from Sr. M.C. di Ricci [niece of Dr. Kirby], St. Catherine's, to Kirby: Thanks for beads. Prayers for Mother Prioress. Reference to her father William Kirby and rumour that he is to be married again. 3pp

200 1 August Holograph letter from Maria Alessandrina Dodsworth, Casa 1863 Pazzi, Piazza di S. Stefano, Pistoja, to Kirby: Thanks for books. Reference to the virtues of Francesca de Maistre and hopes of the writer to imitate here. 3pp

201 2 August Holograph letter from +William Delany, Cork, to Kirby: 1863 Introducing his brother. 1p

202 7 August Holograph letter from P. Fitzgerald, Dublin, to Kirby: 1863 Enclosing 7/6, balance of bill for vestments. Safe journey from Rome. Reference to crowds in London and to the exhibition there. Art cannot compare to Rome. Reference to Dr. Moran's book and its spirit is like the writer's family motto "Hibernis ipsis Hiberniores". Reference to displeasure of Dr. Hughes and Young Irelanders. 4pp

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203 9 August Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Details 1863 of Bishop's meeting 2nd to 8th August. Important items- School and University question discussed. Condemned Brotherhood of St. Patrick. Letter of Fr. Lavelle [see KIR/1863/171] declared scandalous, despite opposition of Archbishop MacHale. Reference to submission of Fr. Hickie, causa finita est [see KIR/1863/176 and /186]. Reference to Bishop Fallon and necessity of doing something to remedy his plight. 4pp

204 11 August Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1863 Forwarding letter to Pope [probably regarding Bishop's meeting - see KIR/1863/203] and £500 for the Madonna. Reference to KIR/1863/203, to Dr. MacHale's defence of Lavelle, etc, to Propaganda's decision, regarding Brennan case, which favours Dr. MacHale and so does injury to Dr. Gillooly. Requests Dr. Kirby to see Cardinal about it. Weather and crops good. Further request for letter from the Pope, praising Abbe Perrand's work [see KIR/1863/143 and /152]. 4pp

205 12 August Fragment handwritten letter from [], Culduff, Co. Donegal, 1863 to Kirby: Thanks for crucifix and faculties to bless beads etc. Health of writer, who is 80 years old. Requests that these faculties be transferred to his nephew, Fr. William McGlinchey, who lives with and helps the writer. [Remainder of letter missing]. 4pp

206 12 August Holograph letter from [Peannandrea Granila], [], to Kirby: 1863 Informing Dr. Kirby of birth of a child and asking him to come and bless it [maybe to baptize it]. 2pp

207 12 August Holograph letter from +George Butler, Limerick, to Kirby: 1863 More regarding Dr. Ryan, Fr. Hickey, case. Case almost over as Fr. Hickey has submitted in all things to Dr. Butler [see KIR/1863/176, /186, /203]. Is it necessary to obtain permission for the senior curate to run the parish of Rathkeale temporarily? Reference to Rev. W. Molony and Dr. Ryan. 4pp

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208 13 August Holograph letter from J.M. Dodsworth, Pistoja, to Kirby: 1863 Beautiful reference to Francesca de Maistre and her sister Benedicte. Reference to Christina and Lutetia Gorman and some [fanatic trial and sentence]. Request for an account of it. Reference to request sent to Cardinal Antonelli, on behalf of General Bussolot, for mass in private chapel. Leaving in September. Destination unknown. 3pp

209 16 August Holograph letter from Sr. Mary [Vatima], Ursuline 1863 Convent, to Kirby: Requesting a letter from Dr. Kirby. Convent and family news. 4pp

210 18 August Holograph letter from Charles [Mo] C. Delany, Hotel 1863 Minerva, Rome, to Kirby: Forwarding letter to Dr. Kirby. Brother [Dr. Delany] is now at Kissingen, Bavaria, for the waters and will join the writer at Mayence.1p

211 19 August Holograph letter from G. de [Urthen], Rome, to Kirby: 1863 Reference to 's sale of Roman Lottery tickets [see KIR/1863/195]. Sale of tickets at 9d each was valid and mistake was made by the writer in demanding more. Prizes will be obtained from the "Committee for Sale of Offerings", 2 Savile Road, London". 4pp

212 20 August Holograph letter from Filippo Strambi, Rome, to Kirby: The 1863 Music Teacher explains that he was unable to attend lessons in Irish College owing to illness. Prays that he will be excused a further delay owing to illness of his father. Will hold lesson in morning-time as arranged. 3pp

213 20 August Holograph letter from +Daniel Murphy, Bishop of 1863 Hyderabad, to Kirby: Translate letter and forward to Cardinal Barnabo. 2pp

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214 21 August Holograph letter from +L. Gillooly, Sligo, to Kirby: 1863 Reference to Fr. Brennan's case. [see KIR/1862/158, /196, /211 and KIR/1863/13, /67, /204]. Sending report to Propaganda regarding their latest decision, with reference to the disastrous effects it will have if Dr. MacHale can freely champion the revolting priests. Reference to Dr. MacHale now supporting Fr. Daly's appeal against Dr. MacEvilly [see KIR/1863/2498]. 4pp

215 23 August Holograph letter from +George Butler, Limerick, to Kirby: 1863 Reference to Dr. Ryan [Limerick, Rathkeale case - see KIR/1863/207]. Chiefly relating how the people [lower class] acted on the night of Fr. Raleigh's arrival in Rathkeale. They nailed up the door of the church and refused curate's admittance. Fr. Raleigh's character assailed. Reference to Dr. Ryan refusing to sign document handing over administration to Dr. Butler. Reference to Fr. Hickey and to a Franciscan Friar named Flattery, who was secularized and employed by the writer at the Cathedral. 6pp

216 27 August Holograph letter from Margaret Cullen, Howth Lodge, to 1863 Kirby: Writer stationed at Howth. Reference to Archbishop's weakness after Bishop's meeting in August. Better hopes for Ireland owing to good harvest.4pp

217 28 August Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: 1863 Presentation nuns send their thanks for favour [see KIR/1863/192]. Forwarding, by request of Mgr. Capalti, the observations of the P.P. regarding dispensation requested in KIR/1863/192. Reference to Bishop's meeting in Dublin. 3pp

218 28 August Holograph letter from Fr. Paolino de Tortona, Velletri, to 1863 Kirby: La Madre Vicaria of the convent here, is going to Rome for health reasons and requests Dr. Kirby to be her spiritual director. 2pp

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219 30 August Holograph letter from John Kenny, Ennis, to Dr. Cullen, 1863 forwarded to Dr. Kirby: Letter deals with a Rev. [McNamara], who having got his exeat from the diocese owing to health reasons, returned after two years, applied for support from Curate's fund, without having contributed anything to it, and got eventually £30 per annum. He now seems to be demanding more. [In Dr. Cullen's hand -- reference to some mistake made by Dean Kenny regarding Rev. MacNamara going to England. It was another man who went]. 3pp

220 31 August Holograph letter from +George Butler, Limerick, to Kirby: 1863 More regarding Limerick diocese trouble. Case almost ended now. Reference to Dr. Ryan, Frs. Hickey, Raleigh and Moloney and to parish of Rathkeale. [see KIR/1863/176, /186, /203, /207]. 6pp

221 31 August Holograph letter from +C. MacNally, Monaghan, to Kirby: 1863 Reference to KIR/1863/195. Did money arrive? No prizes received yet. 4pp

222 31 August Holograph letter from +William Keane, Queenstown, to 1863 Kirby: Renewal of faculties. Harvest magnificent. Thanks to Holy See there is more unity on important questions among Bishops. 4pp

223 [August Holograph letter from Madame [Monyane Scall], [], to 1863] Kirby: Reference to a convent in Glasnevin. Convent seems to be run by a French order and this is a request for a novitiate house to be started in Ireland, separate from the Glasnevin House, with reference to difficulties, owing to the French nuns' love for things French, etc. [Item not dated by writer, but later in another hand.] 4pp

224 2 September Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: 1863 Introducing Mr. Patrick Ryan, student for Irish College, Rome. Can he make use of any burse? 3pp

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225 3 September Holograph letter from Morgan O'Brien, Mitchelstown, 1863 Cork, to Kirby: Thanks for altars, which are delightful. Reference to consecrating an altar in the first church consecrated in Ireland after the Reformation. Request privileges of privileged altars for them. Permission to use French breviaries that have not an "imprimatur". 4pp

226 3 September Holograph letter from +John MacEvilly, Galway, to Kirby: 1863 Reference to earlier case involving Fr. Daly versus Dr. MacEvilly, Galway [see KIR/1836-1861/2498a]. Fr. Daly is again causing trouble by refusing to obey Dr. MacEvilly in the following 1. refuses to read Pastoral, regarding model schools, to the people, and to make a census of those attending them. 2. Attends, against Dr. MacEvilly's will, the meeting of the Mechanics Institution. 3. Refuses to remove 100 barrels of lime from the Parish Church of Bama. He was ordered to do these things under pain of suspension "ipso facto" but appealed to Dr. MacHale, who agreed to judge his case. Letter contains copies of letters from Dr. MacEvilly to Dr. MacHale and Fr. Daly and vice-versa, and a letter to Dr. Kirby.12 items

227 4 September Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Orders 1863 to Dr. Kirby and to Dr. Moran to take care of themselves. Forwarding "Relatio" of the Diocese and wants Propaganda's decision regarding 1. Question should laymen have a say in the Government of the University. 2. Regarding Fr. Lavelle [see KIR/1863/171]. All Bishops, except Dr. MacHale, accepted invitation to dinner in new Seminary. Reference to Lavelle's letter in the "Nation" 10th August. Dr. O'Hanlon attempting to get all Bishops to adopt Peter's Pence. Reference to Dr. MacHale's assertion that O'Hagan supports National Education, because he is encouraged to do so by Drs. Russell, Murray and Crolly of Maynooth. Reference to Maynooth Professors' salaries. Plans of St. Agatha's will do. Harvest best for 20 years. 4pp

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228 5 September Holograph letter fom Henry Devitt, Hotel della Minerva, 1863 Rome, to Kirby: Enclosing a letter from Rev. Matthew Collier, C.C., Rathmines, introducing the writer and companions, with a view to an audience. 3pp

229 8 September Holograph letter from Matthew Collier, Presbytery 1863 Rathmines, to Kirby: Requesting that the Priests of Dublin diocese enjoy, like the Church in Spain, the privilege of saying three Masses on the Feast of the Holy Souls. Request was instigated by Mgr. Meagher and Rev. O'Hanlon, late provincial of Discalced Carmelites. 4pp

230 11 September Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1863 Reference to KIR/1863/227. Report of Bishop's meeting forwarded to Propaganda. More regarding admission of laymen to government of the University. Reference to Dr. MacHale's support of this, his support of Fr. Daly [see KIR/1863/226] and his love for fighting. Introducing five new students for Irish College. 4pp

231 12 September Holograph letter from +L. Gillooly, Sligo, to Kirby: 1863 Requesting Dr. Kirby to convey to Propaganda the writer's reasons why Dr. MacHale should not have his way, or win the appeal on behalf of Fr. Brennan [see KIR/1863/214]. Chiefly, it would undermine ecclesiastical authority. Reference to Fr. Brennan's conduct and anonymous letters. Enclosing £130; £120 of it for Peter's Pence an £10 for Dr. Kirby himself. 4pp

232 12 September Holograph letter from G.C. Antonelli, Rome, to Kirby: 1863 Acknowledging receipt of [£569.7.0] from Dr. Gillooly, Sligo, Peter's Pence collection.1p

233 12 September Holograph letter from John Conway, C.C., St. John's, 1863 Newfoundland, to Kirby: Requesting indulgences granted to Priests on Foreign Missions. 2pp

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234 14 September Holograph letter from John Francis Maguire, Cork, to 1863 Kirby: Introducing W.E.S. Gould, Deputy Lieutenant of Cork. 3pp

235 16 September Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: 1863 Requesting Dr. Kirby to inform Propaganda of the state of Catholicity in Belfast and that they ask Dr. Denvir, who is too timid and incapable of organising the Diocese to hand over the reins to his young and vigorous coadjutor, Dr. Dorrian. Details of number of Catholics and priests. etc. 6pp

236 17 September Holograph letter from +T. Furlong, Dublin, to Kirby: 1863 Requesting a double dispensation. Requests renewal of faculties to dispense in 2° Consanguinity and Affinity. Reference to report to Propaganda in which he asked 1. Does the Parish of Camolin or Clough belong to See of Fern. 2. That the Parish of Enniscorthy be conceded to the writer. 3. Indulgences for certain prayers. Away from Diocese owing to sickness. 4pp

237 17 September Holograph letter from +D. O'Brien, Waterford, to Kirby: 1863 Introducing Mr. Bunbury. 2pp

238 18 September Holograph letter from +George Butler, Limerick, to Kirby: 1863 Dr. Ryan has handed over administration of Diocese to the writer. Trouble at an end. [see KIR/1863/220]. Awaiting faculties etc. Will act with care regarding Fr. Moloney. Enclosed - Latin formula signed. Bishop John Ryan regarding administration. 2 items

239 19 September Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: 1863 Matrimonial dispensation "in radice". Reference to death of Cardinal Marini and miracle at Vicovaro. 3pp

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240 20 September Holograph letter from +W.B. Ullathorne, Birmingham, to 1863 Kirby: Introducing Dr. Tandy, who goes to Rome with Madame Dupier, foundress and superioress of the Sisters of St. Paul in England to obtain Holy See's approval for the order. 2pp

241 21 September Holograph letter from Dominick Murphy, St. Finbarr's, 1863 Cork, to Kirby: Application concerning the marriage of the nephew of the late Father Matthew. Dr. Delany returned from convalescence in Germany and feeling well. 3pp

242 21 September Holograph letter from +J. Dalton, Harbour Grace, to Kirby: 1863 An offering of £10 to Dr. Kirby. Father Henry Carfaginini has left St. John's and gone to [Inshat] to Dr. Machinnow, owing to defamation by a certain person. Things not right, ecclesiastically or politically in that quarter. Requests permission from Propaganda to sell a house given to a Franciscan Friar by Dr. Fleming, in the village of Trinity, a house in which crimes were committed. 4pp

243 23 September Holograph letter from +John MacEvilly, Galway, to Kirby: 1863 More regarding Fr. Daly case [see KIR/1863/226]. Dr. MacHale gives his judgement on the three mandates stated in KIR/1863/226. Fr. Daly has to comply within 30 days with 1st and 3rd. 2nd goes before the Holy See. Dr. MacEvilly appeals against all this.4pp

244 23 September Holograph letter from +George Butler, Limerick, to Kirby: 1863 Limerick dispute ended. Fr. Moloney resigned of his own accord [see KIR/1863/238]. Reference to mission by Redemptorist Fathers. Faculties to bless beads etc. for Rev. James Raleigh P.P. Requests "Altare Privelegatum" for parish church of Monagay, and title of Archdeacon for Very Revd. Dr. O'Brien, Newcastle. 4pp

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245 26 September Holograph letter from +William Delany, Cork, to Kirby: 1863 Matrimonial dispensation for Belinza McCarthy and Eugene Finn [Protestant but once a Catholic]. Harvest good but potatoes blighted. 3pp

246 26 September Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Drogheda, to Kirby: 1863 Forwarding £400, Peter's Pence, for Armagh. Would have liked to have seen Mgr. Nardi, while he was in this part of Europe, to put forward the view that the Peter's Pence should be put or run on the plans of the Society of the Propagation of the Faith. Details. Reference to Dr. Denvir and information that he would die if removed from Belfast [see KIR/1863/235]. 3pp

247 28 September Holograph letter from +William Keane, Fermoy, to Kirby: 1863 Introducing a student, Mr. C. Buckley, nephew of Rev. C. Buckley, P.P., Bultervant. 2pp

248 29 September Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1863 Introducing students, Messrs. Farrell, Cummins, Cullen, Kenna and [Grasy]. 1p

248 a 30 September Holograph letter from P. McDonald, Captain Middlesex 1863 Rifles, Rome, to Kirby: Sorry to have missed the meeting in Irish College. On way to Naples. 1p

249 1 October Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1863 Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Gould, Cork, to Kirby. 1p

250 2 October Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: 1863 Introducing student Mr. John Ryan. Details regarding payment. Reference to pages missing from Schmalzgneeber's Canon Law Volume. 4pp

251 2 October Holograph letter from J. Kepple, Ballyhea, Charleville, to 1863 Kirby: Introducing student [Batt] McCarthy, Fermoy. 2pp

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252 2 October Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1863 Reference to KIR/1863/219. Details regarding student Cummins KIR/1863/248. Get his hair well cropped. Reference to Lavelle's letter, sent to Dr. Kirby, in which he said that he will defend the Brotherhood to the last. Eight candidates for chair in Maynooth, but Dr. Moran should have the majority. So be prepared for his removal. [see KIR/1863/261]. 4pp

253 4 October Holograph letter from +John MacEvilly, Galway, to Kirby: 1863 Fr. Daly case [see KIR/1863/243]. He has now broken 5th condition [see KIR/1836-1862/2498] by attending Lord Wallscourt's dance as two enclosed letters from B.J. Roche, P.P., Oranmore prove. Archbishop's action of KIR/1863/243 is giving Fr. Daly confidence. Reference to possible appeal by Dr. MacHale on the grounds that Fr. Daly's civil rights were interfered with. Give enclosed explanation to the Cardinal. 3 items

254 4 October Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: 1863 Introducing Miss Margaret O'Gorman and niece, Helena. 4pp

255 5 October Holograph letter from William Delany, Cork to Kirby: 1863 Introducing Mr Rhodes. Details. 3pp

256 7 October Holograph letter from Janett Dodsworth, Hotel Vittoria alla 1863 Villa, Bagni di Lucca, to Kirby: Requests Dr. Kirby to have the enclosed petition for Rev. Joseph Chonler, Chinese Missionary, signed by the Pope. Will introduce Mrs. Couche and son later. Have left Pistoja. Reference to religion there, persecution of the Servites by eight priests of Pistoja. Letters being opened and an account of how letter to General Brasselot was opened at Pistoja [see KIR/1863/208]. Requests "Civiltà Cattolica". Reference to Alessandrina and her governess. Personal items etc. 11pp

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257 8 October Holograph letter from +John Puis Leahy, Violet Hill, 1893 Newry, to Kirby: Information requested, regarding whereabouts of Mr. McKiverkin, student. Requests permission to consecrate ground for a cemetery, in Lurgan, given by Lord Lurgan, without having a wall built around it to separate it from Protestant plot. Another request regarding wall, in case of un-baptized infants etc. Ten years a Bishop next week and requests permission to make "ad limina" visit then, instead of 1865. 4pp

258 8 October Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1863 Introducing Rev. Mr. Davis, relative of late Dean Burke, Westport. 1p

259 8 October Holograph letter from +Nicholas Conaty, Virginia, Cavan, 1863 to Kirby: Thanks for letters and documents, with reasons for not answering the letter dated 22nd June. Reference to Pope and Ireland's indignation at his treatment. 3pp

260 9 October Holograph letter from Mgr. Capalti, [], to Kirby: 1863 Dispensation forwarded to Bishop of Fermoy. 1p

261 9 October Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1863 Reference to letter from Pope and reprimanding letter from Pope to Dr. MacHale over Lavelle affair. Don't know what Lavelle will do [see KIR/1863/171]. Reference to students mentioned in KIR/1863/248 and requests Maguire and Murphy be ordained and sent home. Dr. Gargan not leaving Maynooth, so Dr. Moran will remain in Irish College. [see KIR/1863/252]. Dr. Whately died, after 30 years as Archbishop and must have received at least £300,000. Reference to high death-rate among priests. Hopes that Cardinal Lucca will be friendly to the College. 2pp

262 9 October Holograph letter from J. M. Dodsworth, Hotel Vittoria, 1863 Bagni di Lucca, to Kirby: Introducing Mrs. and Miss Couche. Reference to the book on the Saintly life of Francesca de Maistre. Count de Camburzano is worse. 2pp

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263 10 October Holograph letter from Maria O'Connell FitzSimons, Via 1863 della Scala, Firenze, to Kirby: Reference to a priest who has written a book on "O'Connell and the Irish", and to a doctor who is selling ointment. Family affairs. 4pp

264 15 October Holograph letter from D.J. O'Connell, Rue Fronchet No. 1, 1863 Paris, to Kirby: Introducing Mr. and Mrs. and Miss Mc Carthy O'Leary. 2pp

265 15 October Holograph letter from Thomas Browne, Administrator, 1863 Sexton Street, Limerick, to Kirby: Dispensation in a case of mixed marriage. Requests confirmation of a rumour, which says that the Sacred Congregation of the Council permits the usual marriage ceremony, whenever a dispensation was obtained for a mixed marriage. 4pp

266 15 October Holograph letter from Daniel Lee, Manchester, to Kirby: 1863 Introducing Mr. L.B. Mozby [or Mozley] and family. 3pp

267 16 October Holograph letter from Ellen Byrne, 2 Brookfield Place, to 1863 Kirby: Thanks for letter and remittance. Sorry to hear of Dr. Kirby's illness. Requests a gift for Rev. O'Connor, a good friend and priest. 4pp

268 17 October Holograph letter from Fanny Montgomery, Ifield Lodge, 1863 Crawley, to Kirby: Requests a picture of the painting of the Sacred Heart in St. Ignazio, Rome, for Dr. Hughes, Naas. Details. Reference to Vicovaro and the miraculous picture there. 2pp

269 17 October Holograph letter from +D. Moriarty, The Palace, Killarney, 1863 to Kirby: Introducing Mr. McCarthy O'Leary and family. 2pp

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270 17 October Holograph letter from +Thomas Grimley, St. Mary's, Cape 1863 Town, Cape of Good Hope, to Kirby: Thanks for the happy mistake of sending the beads to the writer. Reference to the young apostle Rev. A. O'Reilly, and progress of religion in South Africa. Nuns of St. Dominick now here. Account of visitation and the spread of Protestantism, urged on by a zealous Protestant Bishop in Cape Town. 4pp

271 19 October Holograph letter from Daniel O'Sullivan, C.M., St. 1863 Vincent's, Cork, to Kirby: Inform Mr. O'Brien of the death of his brother. Introducing Rev. J.H. O'Connor, who goes to Rome for health reasons. 3pp

272 20 October Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1863 Requests permission for Dr. McNally, Clogher, to sit down for a while after consecration at Mass. Nothing done yet regarding Lavelle. Dr. MacEvilly says that Dr. MacHale may suspend and restore him privately. Brotherhood of St. Patrick gets great write up in American paper. Dr. Todd publishing life of St. Patrick and tries to prove that St. Patrick got no mission from Rome. Reference to great praise lavished on the faith of Dr. Whately - he did not admit the Trinity or Divinity of Christ. Writer bought over a Unitarian Church. Dr. Moran should be elected to vacant post in May so be prepared. Reference to students. 2pp

273 20 October Holograph letter from J. Dodsworth, Hotel Vittoria alla 1863 Villa, Bagni di Lucca, to Kirby: Reference to the illness of her daughter Alessandrina. 4pp

274 21 October Holograph letter from John McCarthy, Mitchelstown, Cork, 1863 to Kirby: Very pleased with the altars. Dr. O'Brien still singing the praises of Dr. Kirby. Diocesan news. Renewal of faculties to bless beads. Enclosing £1 to help ornament the Blessed Virgin Mary picture in St. Agatha's. Requests Dr. Smith's address. 4pp

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275 21 October Holograph letter from Ellen FitzSimon, Grancullen, Dublin, 1863 to Kirby: Introducing Mrs. McCarthy O'Leary, husband and daughter. 3pp

276 23 October Holograph letter from Daniel Lee, Fountain Street, 1863 Manchester, to Kirby: Thanks for attention to Mr. Pearson and Mr. Houldsworth. Details regarding Kelly family, Dublin. English papers publish a crooked account of Roman affairs. 6pp

277 26 October Holograph letter from Morgan O'Brien, Mitchelstown, 1863 Cork, to Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to pay a photographic artist for a picture that he made of the writer while in Rome. Never got the picture. Details. Artist is D. Alessandri, Via Babuina 65. 3pp

278 26 October Holograph letter from E.J. Murphy, P.P., Clonmeen, 1863 Banteer, Cork, to Kirby: Matrimonial dispensation, with details given. 4pp

279 28 October Holograph letter from Catherine Straker, Florence, to 1863 Kirby: Daughter has entered Benedictine Order at Princethorpe, England, and writer feels happy. Reference to faith of people in Florence and propaganda against the Pope there. Reference to Pope's visit to Loreto. Reference to writer's visit to the battlefield of Castelfidardo on the eve of anniversary of the battle. Account of ceremony and monument to Piedmontese dead. Requests that the Irish and other nations raise one to those who died for St. Peter. 4pp

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280 31 October Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Drogheda, to Kirby: 1863 Reference to Dr. Kirby's visit to Our Lady of Vicovaro and rumours of wars. Requests 1. that parish priests have permission to accept an honorarium for the second Mass on Sundays and holidays of obligation. 2. Dispensation from a vow of perpetual chastity. 3. Translate enclosed papers regarding Belfast and hand them to the Sacred Congregation [see KIR/1863/235]. Summary of enclosed Papers. Dr. Denvir is too timid regarding Orangemen and utterly unfit to be left in charge in Belfast. Details. 9pp

281 2 November Holograph letter from Bartholomew Woodlock, Catholic 1863 University, Dublin, to Kirby: Reference to photographs. Forwarding Dr. Moran a copy of the circular sent to Irish Clergy regarding University. University is progressing. Archbishop of Tuam has yielded but is still a great obstacle. Reference to Lavelle's terrible letter and inadequate apology. Hopes that, under Pope's directive, Dr. MacHale will hold the collection in his diocese. 4pp

282 3 November Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1863 Sending Dr. Moran a copy of the 'Irishman', which produces Lavelle's letter, six weeks after Rome acted. He now calls the writer a traitor and a new Judas. Propaganda will have to act strongly. A Dr. Stanly, who has two sisters nuns, is reported as succeeding Dr. Whately [Protestant Bishop]. Protestant papers say that he is not a Christian. Rain has ruined a lot of the harvest. Reference to new ship, Prince Consort, plated with iron and costing half million £ which was almost sunk on first trip. Lord Palmerston to be tried for adultery, in his 80th year, and Sir R. Peel for assaulting some gentlemen. 3pp

283 4 November Holograph letter from John Bernard Gleeson, 3 Lower 1863 Sheriff Street, Dublin, to Kirby: Writer, once a Christian Brother, on advice of his confessor, Rev. Thomas English, and Dr. Cullen, applies for a dispensation from the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience etc. 1p

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284 5 November Holograph letter from Sr. Agnes, Des Benedictines du 1863 Precure de St. Maria, to Kirby: Informing Dr. Kirby of Miss Straker's arrival in their convent and hopes that she will be admitted to the enclosure on the 13th November. She is happy. Requests Mass for writer's intentions. Back page- T. Meagher, father of Sr. Agnes, living in Waterford, forwards this note to Dr. Kirby. 4pp

285 5 November Holograph letter from +Paul Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1863 Introducing Rev. Dr. McCorry, past Propaganda student. 1p

286 5 November Holograph letter from Edmond de la Poer, Gurteen, 1863 Kilshedan, to Kirby: Writer decides to leave the worldly pursuits and enter that of religion. Requests Dr. Kirby to find him a clever, educated, ecclesiastical tutor in Rome. In Dr. Kirby's hand - study, if you can, for one year in Dublin first. 4pp

287 5 November Holograph letter from +G. Vescovo di Agatopoli, Velletri, 1863 to Kirby: Thanks for five copies of the book on the Sign of the Cross. 2pp

288 5 November Holograph letter from W.M. Lee, Parochial House, Bray, to 1863 Kirby: Introducing Rt. Rev. Dr. Geoghegan, who visits Rome on his way to Australia. 3pp

289 6 November Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: 1863 Enclosing £10, honorarium for job as agent in Rome. Question regarding renewal of Formula Sexta powers. Awaiting answer regarding Dr. Denvir. Dr. Cullen should be made Cardinal in next consistory. 3pp

290 8November Holograph letter from Sir Bernard and Lady Burke, Hotel 1863 Angleterre, Rome, to Kirby: Enclosing letters from Dr. Cullen and Dean O'Connell, introducing writer and his wife to Dr. Kirby, with request for Papal audience. [Written in third person]. 1p

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291 9 November Holograph letter from P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: Sending 1863 £20 to Dr. Kirby for his attention to writer's requests. Reference to a request from Mr. Ryan, Propaganda College. An account of the rise to prosperity of the Ursuline convent in Thurles. It is now the largest boarding school in Ireland for girls. Requests that Mother M. Teresa Grene, to whom the prosperity is due, should be elected for another three years. 4pp

292 10 November Holograph letter from Giuseppe Stella, Vaticano, to Kirby: 1863 Arranging an appointment with Dr. Kirby in order to report something from the Holy Father. 1p

293 12 November Holograph letter from Polissina Franchi de Cavalieri, 1863 Veroli, to Kirby: Thanks for letter and prayers on the anniversary of their marriage; family news. 3pp

294 12 November Holograph letter from Sr. Vatima, Ursuline Convent, to 1863 Kirby: Thanks for beads and pictures. Requests an account of the Miraculous Picture of the B.V.M. [Probably Vicovaro]. 4pp

295 12 November Holograph letter from +George Butler, Limerick, to Kirby: 1863 Thanks for faculties for Frs. Raleigh and O'Shea and delighted to hear that the students visited Vicovaro. Received faculties, etc., from Cardinal Prefect. Awaiting appointment of Dr. O'Brien. Question regarding students. Fr. Burke is well. 4pp

296 13 November Holograph letter from Giusseppe Stella, Vaticano, to Kirby: 1863 Reference to a portion of a second Volume of some work. 1p

297 13 November Holograph letter from Ellen H. Norris, Castleisland, to 1863 Kirby: Requests Dr. Kirby to ask Signor Manzi for any balance that may remain [out of the Railway Shares]. Received £61.5.9 already. Reference to distress in the country and to emigration. 4pp

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298 14 November Holograph letter from +William Delany, Cork, to Kirby: 1863 [see KIR/1863/245]. More details regarding dispensation requested with a request that the matter be brought before the Holy Father again. Another dispensation requested.

299 16 November Holograph letter from Fr. Paolino da Tortona, Velletri, to 1863 Kirby: Thanks for letter and money for Masses. 1p

300 17 November Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1863 Forwarding list of Diocesan Collection for Catholic University. Tuam and Cork paid nothing and Tuam will probably do the same this year. Reference to Fr. Lavelle and to how he turned the Pope's letter into ridicule [see KIR/1863/282]. Reference to Dr. MacHale's letter to the Pope - promising to do something and to do nothing at the same time. Requests all decisions regarding Litany of Jesus. Would be glad to have it authorized in Dublin. 2pp

301 19 November Holograph letter from Br. Ephrem, Abbot, New Melleray 1863 Abbey, Dubuque, Iowa, to Kirby: The writer would like to send 1000 Masses to relieve poor priests of Italy and so wishes to know amount of money to send. Will also send £5 for the Pope. Requests a relic of Holy Cross for New Melleray, just like the one Dr. Kirby sent to Mount Melleray. Hopes for a thriving monastery. So many Irish here that it is just like the "Old Green Isle". 3pp

302 20 November Holograph letter from M. Maher, P.P., Ballaskerry, Co. 1863 Limerick, to Kirby: Requests a dispensation, on advice of Dr. Butler, in a case of 1° affinity, ex commercio illicito. 3pp

303 20 November Holograph letter from Fr. Paolino da Tortona, Velletri, to 1863 Kirby: Received 10 scudi. Promise to say the 50 Masses. Would like other stipends in future. La Superiora, etc., is well. 2pp

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304 24 November Holograph letter from M. M. O'Hagan, Poor Clare Convent 1863 of the Holy Cross, Kenmare, Co. Kerry, to Kirby: Requesting Midnight Mass and Communion, at Christmas. Convent only founded two years ago. Would like a relic for the convent. 4pp

305 26 November Holograph letter from Francis O'Brien, [Chaplain], St. 1863 John's College, Waterford, to Kirby: The Sisters of the Ursuline Convent [see KIR/1863/178], who have erected the Stations of the Cross in corridor and school room without special permission of the Holy See, request the necessary permission and indulgences for both places, plus permission to erect them in the Infirmary and in St. Anne' day school. 3pp

306 27 November Holograph letter from Filomena Loughran, Rome, to Kirby: 1863 Returning books lent by Dr. Kirby and retaining others. 2pp

307 27 November Holograph letter from Archbishop Paul Cullen, Dublin, to 1863 Kirby: Sending him a copy of the 'Telegraph' or 'Connaught Ranger', which carries an article signed by an Irish priest [Lavelle], calculated to undermine authority of Irish Bishops and the Holy See. Refers especially to the writer and University question. Reference to Dr. Todd's book on St. Patrick, which tends to arouse the people against the Holy See. Enclosing the letter in the 'Mayo Telegraph', and a booklet with the Italian translation. 3 items

308 27 November Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: 1863 Received a letter from Cardinal Barnabo regarding Dr. Denvir and prays that Dr. Denvir will comply with the orders issued by the Cardinal. Received powers to dispense priests from obligation of refusing honorarium for second Mass on Sundays and holidays [see KIR/1863/280]. Renewal of sexennial powers. 4pp

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309 1 December Holograph letter from John Connolly, Town Hall Reading 1863 Room, Limerick, to Kirby: Suggesting an interchange of Irish and Roman newspapers. 2pp

310 2 December Holograph letter from Villa Massoni, S. Alessio, Lucca, to 1863 Kirby: Enclosing a letter for W. Mullens [probably an Army officer]. New residence and health of Alessandrine. 2pp

311 2 December Holograph letter from Richard Fitzgerald, P.P., Carrick-on- 1863 Suir, to Kirby: Matrimonial dispensation, mixed marriage, for Miss O'Donnell [Catholic] and Sargent [Protestant]. Details of attempted marriage in England. Faculties to bless beads and the devotion of Irish people to the Holy See is most consoling. 6pp

312 3 December Holograph letter from Morgan O'Brien, Mitchelstown, 1863 Cork, to Kirby: Thanks for approval for privileged altars. 1p

313 3 December Holograph letter from Fr. Paolino da Tortona, Velletri, to 1863 Kirby: Acknowledging receipt of 10 scudi for 50 Masses. 2pp

314 3 December Holograph letter from Fr. Paolino da Tortona, Velletri, to 1863 Kirby: Thanking Dr. Kirby for 50 Mass stipends [see KIR/1863/313]. News regarding convent. 2pp

315 3 December Holograph letter from Richard O'Donnell, Carrick-on-Suir, 1863 to Kirby: Requesting dispensation for his daughter [Catholic] to marry a Protestant [see KIR/1863/311], before 15th December because the parties can be married in England by an English Bishop after that date without reference to the Holy See. 3pp

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316 3 December Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Thanks 1863 for promise to put an end to Rev. Lavelle's doings. Sending a copy of the 'Boston Pilot', which includes an account of a Convention of the Fenian Brothers at Chicago, and headed by O'Mahony. Object of Convention is to establish a Republic in Ireland. Reference to the way the people are being duped by it all. Received permission to say Litany of the Holy Name and also Office and Mass of the Immaculate Conception. Reference to priests, especially to a Rev. McMahon, who is 105 years old and still hearing confessions. 2pp

317 5 December Holograph letter from +P. Dennelly, Catholic Cathedral, 1863 Madras, to Kirby: Introducing Rev. C.M. Depommier, who goes to Rome on the affairs of the Indo-Portuguese Concordat. 2pp

318 6 December Two holograph letters from Sr. Shiel and M. De Sales, 1863 Ursuline Convent, Waterford, to Kirby: First letter, request regarding difficulty in performing the devotion of the Stations of the Cross. Something about dividing it into two parts. Second letter, thanks for photo of Madonna of Vicovaro. News of local interest mostly. 4pp,

319 8 December Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Introducing Mr. O'Brien, nephew of Judge O'Brien. 1p

320 9 December Holograph letter from M.D. Kearney, Orleans, to Kirby: 1863 Renewing acquaintance and sending thanks to Dr. Kirby for his kindness. Family news. 3pp

321 9 December Holograph letter from William Kirby, Blackrock, to Kirby: 1863 Reference to Dr. Kirby's illness. Read account of Miracle [Madonna di Vicovaro]. Writer's health. Reference to a shindy with Dominicans on 26th, in Rome. Weather cold. Reference to Fr. Fagan and his cork leg. Only relic left of Dr. Kirby is an old hat of 1857. 4pp

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322 11 December Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1863 Christmas greetings. Reference to Irish visiting Rome, i.e. Mr. Corbally, a great defender of rights of property but he would not allow outdoor relief for the poor. He wants them to go to the workhouses. Mr. Monsell is more humane but still not anxious to give outdoor relief. Received from the Pope a copy of Dr. MacHale's letter from the Pope. He was told to suspend Lavelle who will continue to do mischief, "suppresso nomine". Reference to Colonel and Lady Tennison from Roscommon, who are a sort of Puseyites, and who are visiting Rome. Reference to Dr. Todd's "Life of St. Patrick" - a work of no value either Literary or Antiquaria. Going to Drogheda to meet Dr. Dixon and Dr. Denvir. Reference to terrible storms and yet the scourge of emigration goes on fom Munster and Connaught. Thanks for book on the Cross, which T. Power is going to translate. 4pp

323 11 December Holograph letter from +Paul Cullen, [], to Kirby introducing 1863 Colonel Tennison and family. Details. 1p

324 12 December Holograph letter from +T. Furlong, Wexford, to Kirby: 1863 Introducing J. Esmonde, M.P., and Lady. 2pp

325 13 December Holograph letter from C. Somers, Loretto Abbey, 1863 Rathfarnham, Dublin, to Kirby: Thanks for permission to communicate at Midnight Mass. 2pp

326 13 December Holograph letter from F. Meagher, Wexford, to Kirby: 1863 Introducing Captain and Mrs. Esmonde - grand-daughter of Henry Grattan. 4pp

327 14 December Holograph letter from Selina Maria da Silva, Posto e 1863 Restante, Lisbon, to Kirby: Thanks for assistance while in Rome. Apologising for not calling to say farewell. Request for name of a confessor in Lisbon. 2pp

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328 15 December Holograph letter from John Murphy, Clonmel, to Kirby: 1863 Requesting Dr. Kirby to break the sad news to of the death of his sister Julia. 1p

329 16 December Holograph letter from +John P. Leahy, Violet Hill, Newry, 1863 to Kirby: Introducing Patrick Quaill, student for the Irish College. Reference to Mr. McKiverkin's progress in receiving orders. Thanks for offer of hospitality during proposed visit to Rome, but writer must stop in a convent of his Order, either at the Minerva or San Clemente. Reference to Miss Ross's progress towards her conversion. 4pp

330 17 December Holograph letter from R. Monteith, Tempietto, Roma, to 1863 Kirby: Inviting Dr. Kirby to dinner at 6.30 on Xmas Day. 4pp

331 18 December Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1863 Enclosing a Xmas box of £20. Reference to Dr. MacHale's letter from the Pope regarding Lavelle [see KIR/1863/322]. Nothing has been done, at least publicly, to suspend him. He continues to write to the paper anonymously, recalling the old time veto and saying that resistance should be offered again to the Holy See. Reference to spread of Brotherhood of St. Patrick and the Fenians, with emphasis on America. Reference to the cost they went to in order to bring McManus's remains to Ireland. Sent £300 Peter's Pence to Propaganda. Drs. Gillooly and MacEvilly pleased with the part of Pope's letter to MacHale regarding appeals. 3pp

332 20 December Holograph letter from D. O'Brien, Waterford, to Kirby: 1863 Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Esmonde. 2pp

333 21 December Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1863 Introducing Miss Byrne. 1p

603 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1863/

334 21 December Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Drogheda, to Kirby: 1863 Attended to Dr. Kirby's request regarding Mr. Cronin. Drs. Cullen, Denvir and the writer met at Drogheda and made known to Dr. Denvir the wishes of the Holy See regarding his diocese. He agreed to resign administration, and requested that nothing should be done until Easter when he would notify his clergy. Details of agreement. 4pp

335 22 December Holograph letter from R. Monteith, 14 Trinità dei Monti, 1863 Roma, to Kirby: Accepting Dr. Kirby's invitation to dinner and returning the compliment. 4pp

336 22 December Holograph letter from E.J. Murphy, Banteer, Cork, to 1863 Kirby: Matrimonial dispensation for Edward Toote [Protestant] and Mary O'Callaghan. Toote will not give guarantee regarding religion of male offspring but will do so regarding female. Married for sometime and as yet no issue. 3pp

337 22 December Holograph letter from K.J. Rhodes, Palazzo Pamphili, to 1863 Kirby: Thanks for invitation on Xmas day, but cannot accept, as the family would like him to spend Xmas day with them. 3pp

338 22 December Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Dr. Moran: 1863 Informing Dr. Moran that a Protestant clergyman, Revd. William O'Neill, 43 Via di S. Isidoro, the ultimo Rampollo of the old O'Neill's is in Rome and is well disposed to Catholic faith. Try to make his acquaintance. Introducing a Charles Kennedy. Reference to rumour that Dr. MacHale is unwell. Reference to manuscripts and publishers. Fine weather and not much distress yet. 3pp

339 23 December Holograph letter from Fr. Paolino da Tortona, Velletri, to 1863 Kirby: Masses have been said. Christmas and New Year greetings. 1p

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340 23 December Holograph letter from O'Connor Don, Rome, to Kirby: 1863 Accepting Xmas day invitation. 1p

341 24 December Holograph letter from J. Preston, 33 Via della Croce, Roma, 1863 to Kirby: Accepting Xmas day invitation. 1p

342 26 December Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: 1863 Thanks for renewal of Formula Sexta powers. Request for renewal of other powers. The Holy Father's answer to the Emperor's invitation to the Congress in Paris is a noble apostolic document. If Pope went to Paris he would outshine all the other Princes and Kings. 7pp

343 29 December Holograph letter from +John P. Leahy, Violet Hill, Newry, 1863 to Kirby: Thanks for permission to use own discretion regarding cemetery [see KIR/1863/257]. Does a Bishop need permission to visit Rome, even for "ad limina" visit? Hope to reach Rome before Lent accompanied by Rev. O'Neill. Enclosing a small remittance, in token of gratitude. 3pp

344 29 December Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Rev. 1863 Lavelle gone to Rome and writer hopes that he will be made to make a clear retraction. Keep him away from the students. Weather fine. Tell Mr. Munsell that the question regarding Marriage Registration will go on satisfactorily. Details. 2pp

345 29 December Holograph letter from J. O'Connell, South Presbytery, Cork, 1863 to Kirby: Thanks for letter and enclosed papers. Sorry to see that some privileges have been refused. 2pp

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346 31 December Holograph letter from +John MacEvilly, Galway, to Kirby: 1863 Further developments regarding Rev. Peter Daly's case [see KIR/1862/2498A, KIR/1863/226, /243 and /253]. Received a letter from the Cardinal Prefect, enclosing a copy of Dr. MacHale's letter to him regarding appeals, and requesting an answer. Dr. MacHale's letter was distinguished for a "suppressio veri" and an "equivocating expressio falsi" both regards law and facts. Dr. MacEvilly gives his answer regarding the three points of KIR/1863/226. Reference to Lavelle's visit to Rome and need of strong action to prevent the Holy See from being held in contempt here. More regarding model schools and his fight against them. 7pp

347 23 [] 163 Holograph letter from Thomas Briody, St. Patrick's College, Carlow, to Kirby: Requesting news of his brother Father Briody, who went to Rome five weeks ago and has not written yet. 3pp

348 [] [] 1863 Holograph letter fom L. Ford, [], to Kirby: Appointed by Archbishop to succeed Dr. Ennis as Parish Priest. Details of new Parish, with mention of Blackrock and Booterstown. Request for small-sized Propaganda soutanes for Mass servers. Bad weather. Reference to conferring of degrees in Catholic University and Woodlock's address against Carlisle and Peel. Clonliffe closed temporarily owing to danger of scarletina. 4pp

349 [] [] 1863 Holograph letter from [] Sweetman, Palazzetto Borghesi, to Kirby: Thanks for candle blessed by the Pope. 2pp

1 1 January Holograph letter from J.P. Leonard, 6 Rue de Turin, Paris, 1864 to Kirby: Forward enclosed letter to Bishop of Orleans which asks him to recommend to the Holy Father, Père Perraud's work on Ireland. Urge Mgr. Dupanloup to do something for the Americans to obtain peace. 2pp

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1 a 1 January Holograph letter from J.M. Dodsworth, Villa Massoni, S. 1864 Alessio, Lucca, to Kirby: Reference to a line enclosed in a former letter for W. Mullens. New Year greetings. Requests advice regarding spending the summer at Albano. Reference to life at Lucca. 4pp

1 b 1 January Holograph letter fom Alessandrina M. Dodsworth, Villa 1864 Massoni, S. Alessio, Lucca, to Kirby: Greetings and wish to be recommended to Dr. Kirby's prayers. 2pp

1 c 4 January Holograph letter from John Joseph Quinan, Elbrook, U.S. 1864 A., to Kirby: A past student writes to Dr. Kirby, telling him of his work and mission and asking prayers and a letter. 2pp

1 d 4 January Holograph letter from T. Power, Clonliffe, to Kirby: Thanks 1864 for "Il segno della Cruce" by Gauines. Glad to hear that the students are giving satisfaction. 4pp

2 7 January Holograph letter from George Montgomery, Wednesbury, 1864 to Kirby: Forwarding £17.15.0, Peter's Pence money. Requests copy of Pope's address to Emperor regarding Congress. Spiritual state of the Parish. 2pp

3 8 January Holograph letter from Mrs. Mozley, Hotel L'Europe, Roma, 1864 to Kirby: Exchange enclosed ticket for a gentleman's ticket. 1p

4 13 January Holograph letter from C. MacNally, Monaghan, to Kirby: 1864 Introducing Miss O'Gorman and her niece. Also a Protestant Rector and his lady. 1p

5 13 January Holograph letter from P. Kent, P.P., St. Patrick's, 1864 Waterford, to Kirby: Matrimonial Dispensation for David Cullen and Johanna Tanahan. 2pp

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6 13 January Holograph letter from Ellen N. Norris, Castleisland, to 1864 Kirby: Signor Manzi's difficulties [probably regarding railway shares]. Reference to account of Miracle at Vicovaro. Writer's health. 4pp

7 14 January Holograph letter from +William Keane, Fermoy, to Kirby: 1864 Forwarding £177, Peter's Pence money. Returned from visit to Belgium and France, undertaken to look after Irish Burses there. Reference to bad spirit in Belgium - the aim being to destroy completely the Catholic Faith. Details. Also to the attempt to transfer Catholic Burses to Infidel Colleges. Paris College is flourishing. Emigration still continues. 4pp

8 16 January Holograph letter from W. Monsell, [], to Kirby: Requesting 1864 list of the Irish, and their addresses, who are visiting the Pope on Monday. 1p

9 20 January Holograph lettere from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1864 Introducing Mr. and Mrs. White. 1p

10 21 January Holograph letter from John Francis Maguire, Mayor's 1864 Office, Cork, to Kirby: Introducing Mr. Hardy, who bears a copy of writer's latest work "Father Matthew" to Dr. Kirby. 3pp

11 22 January Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1864 Reference to the Society of Ladies for making vestments. The Jesuits wanted them to amalgamate with a Society of the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, but the writer stopped this. Requests indulgences for the former. Hopes Fr. Lavelle will stay in Rome. Reference to the anger of the English over an English Professor being asked to leave Catholic University. His name was Scrattan. Fr. Anderson, nephew of Dr. Manning resigned because of it. Reference to students' row in Maynooth. 4pp

608 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1864/

12 24 January Holograph letter from Jane MacCarthy O'Leary, [], to 1864 Kirby: Postponing an invitation to dinner until Wednesday. 2pp

13 25 January Holograph letter from J. Bachenor, P.P., Newmarket, 1864 Kanturk, to Kirby: Matrimonial Dispensation for H. Riordan and Catherine Gillman. 4pp

14 25 January Holograph letter from Patrick Lavelle, Retreat of St. John 1864 and Paul, Rome, to the Holy Father: Retracting all unbecoming, offensive and improper publications and excesses and resolving to avoid such in future. Begging the Pope's pardon. List of excesses given. 1p

15 26 January Holograph letter from William Kirby, Blackrock, Dublin, to 1864 Kirby: Health of the writer. Family news. Father Lee is going to Rome and requests Dr. Kirby to help him. Reference to Dr. Kirby's calf, and hopes that it is giving good example to all calves in the neighbourhood. 3pp

16 28 January Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Drogheda, to Kirby: 1864 In answer to the circular of the Cardinal Archbishop of Naples, the writer forwards the names of the Bishops of the Province, who wish to be enrolled in the Confraternity of Bishops. Dr. Leehy will sign in Rome. Enclosed is a letter from a priest in the Clogher Diocese, stating the necessity of electing a coadjutor to Dr. McNally. Requests Dr. Kirby to have Cardinal Barnabo write to Dr. MacNally, asking him to supplicate for a Coadjutor and to forward the list of names. Matter is urgent. Enclosed - Circular [from Cardinal- Archbishop, Naples on Confraternity of Bishops]. 3 items.

17 29 January Holograph letter from Mary Fitzgibbon, 9 Pembroke Place, 1864 Dublin, to Kirby: Family news and other items. Thanks for attention to Mr. and Mrs. Collins while they were in Rome. Reference to friends. 4pp

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18 31 January Holograph letter from Sr. M. Vatima [Patricia], Ursuline 1864 Convent, to Kirby: Reference to the conversion and First Communion of Miss Ross. Her mother is going to Rome to be received into the Catholic Church. Convent news, plus that of friends. Request for Agnus Dei. 4pp

19 1 February Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Drogheda, to Kirby: 1864 Forwarding the name of Bishop of Kilmore, to be added to the list of the Confraternity of Bishops [see KIR/1864/16]. Death of Dr. Dowley, Castleknock. 1p

20 2 February Holograph letter from Eliza Butler, Chrysfort Avenue, 1864 Blackrock, Dublin, to Kirby: News regarding family and relations. 4pp

21 5 February Holograph letter from [] O'Brien, Hotel D'Angleterre, to 1864 Kirby: Accepting Dr. Kirby's invitation to dinner. 1p

22 5 February Holograph letter from J.M. Preston, [], to Kirby: Accepting 1864 Dr. Kirby's invitation to dinner. 1p

23 5 February Holograph letter from George Montgomery, St. Mary's, 1864 Wednesbury, to Kirby: Forwarding £5 Peter's Pence; 17/6 to cover expenses; + 12/6, to pay for a quarter's subscription to the Unità Cattolicà. Hopes to have about £20 Peter's Pence this year. 2pp

24 6 February Holograph letter from R. MacPherson, [], to Kirby: 1864 Requesting October 1863 number of the "House and Foreign Review" for Principal Tulloch, Head of a distinguished Scots College in Scotland. 2pp

25 6 February Holograph letter from M.E. Corbally, [], to Kirby: 1864 Declining invitation for Sunday, owing to audience with the Pope. 1p

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26 8 February Holograph letter from +William Keane, Queenstown, 1864 Cloyne, to Kirby: Requesting that Mr. O'Leary be sent home to take charge of some of the junior classes in Fermoy [St. Colman's]. Professor Hickey has been requested by Catholic University Board to go to America to collect money for the University. 3pp

27 9 February Holograph letter from +T. Furlong, Wexford, to Kirby: 1864 Requesting Dr. Kirby to obtain from Propaganda, sanction to receive the 5/- fee on every marriage, introduced by Dr. Keating and sanctioned then by Leo XII.

28 10 February Holograph letter from Bartholomew Woodlock, Catholic 1864 University, Dublin, to Kirby: Please forward writer's books and those, which Cardinal Antonelli in accordance with the Pope's promise, was to give to Dr. Kirby for the University. Requests Dr. Kirby to expedite the following University business with Cardinal Barnabo 1. Get letters from the S. C. or Holy Father formally recommending the Collection for the University to Australian Bishops and to the prelates of America, where two priests are going in March to collect. 2. The question of introducing some lay members to the Board of the University. Majority of Irish Bishops agreed to this. Necessary to have this done in order to promote the University with the Government before latter dissolves. Reference to Dr. Moran's writings and to his latest work "The Early Church in Ireland".

29 February Holograph letter from C. Barnabo, Propaganda, to Kirby: 1864 Acknowledging receipt of £7.15.0, Peter's Pence money, from G. Montgomery [see KIR/1864/2]. Dr. Dixon's matter going well [either coadjutor to Dr. MacNally or Dr. Denvir]. 2pp

611 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1864/

30 12 February Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1864 Regarding Reverend Lavelle's retraction [see KIR/1864/14]. No great good has been obtained but it is better to say nothing until it is seen how he gets on. England keeping out of the war. Dr. Yore declining. Privy Council has upset the decision of the Bishops against the "Essays and Reviews". They [Privy Council] declared that it is lawful to deny the eternity of Hell and inspiration of any one part of the Sacred Scriptures, provided not all the Scriptures are denied. Reference to the stories about the University, arising out of its attempt to economize. Professor Scratton was not needed so was asked to go. [see KIR/1864/11]. 4pp

31 12 February Holograph letter from Sister Philomena Maguire, Convent 1864 of Mercy, Paradise House, Worcester, to Kirby: Enclosing a note for Rev. Dan Byrne, who is in Rome. 2pp

32 15 February Holograph letter from +E. Walsh, Kilkenny, to Kirby: 1864 Requesting Dr. Kirby to forward the enclosed to Cardinal Prefect of Propaganda. It is an answer to a letter from Propaganda regarding an appeal made by Archdeacon O'Shea, P.P., of Ballyhale, who is appealing against a decision ordering him to pay his debt of £700 to the diocesan Seminary. 3pp

33 16 February Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: 1864 Introducing Canon Murphy, who goes to Rome for health reasons. Dr. Yore is dead. Rev. McNamara succeeds Dr. Dowley, as Superior of the Irish [Provincial] of the Lazarists. 2pp

34 16 February Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1864 Introducing Mr. Corballis and his two sisters. 1p

35 16 February Holograph letter from M. Welley, St. Louis, U.S. A., to 1864 Kirby: Reference to Dr. Kirby's kindness to writer, while in Rome, to his arrival home and work since then. 3pp

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36 17 February Holograph letter from N. Scully, Sacro Cuore alla Lungara, 1864 to Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to pray for the soul of his sister Catherine Santa Croce, who died yesterday. 2pp

37 17 February Holograph letter from Giuseppe Piazza, Propaganda 1864 College, to Kirby: Presenting a student names Bartolomeo Dei, to Dr. Kirby. 1p

38 18 February Holograph letter from Secretary to Cardinal Barnabo, [], to 1864 Kirby: Acknowledging receipt of £5, Peter's Pence money. 1p

39 19 February Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Death 1864 and burial of Dr. Yore. Dr. Flannery, Killaloe, is in Paris in a melancholy mood and has left his diocese to itself, for over a year. Better speak to the Cardinal about it. Reference to the Coadjutors for Dr. Cantwell and Dr. MacNally, the latter's case will be difficult and the coadjutor "avrebbe la vita di un cane". Dr. Denvir's affair terminated very quietly. Fr. Lavelle is home but as yet published no retraction. Hopes that it will be better than that made in Rome [see KIR/1864/14]. Dr. Duggan of Chicago has condemned the Fenian Brothers, who are under a man called O'Mahony and who has sent money to Dr. MacHale [for charitable purposes]. Dr. MacHale could easily get into trouble. 4pp

40 20 February Holograph letter from J. Bennett, All Hallow's College, to 1864 Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to convey personally to the Pope the enclosed document on behalf of Dr. Pampallier, Bishop of Auckland. 1p

41 23 February Holograph letter from +William Keane, Queenstown, to 1864 Kirby: Enclosing £10, in thanks for services rendered. Reference to £10 of KIR/1864/81. Writer has changed his bank from that in Fermoy, to the Bank of Ireland, Queenstown. 3pp

613 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1864/

42 23 February Holograph letter from +J.J. Mullock, St. John's, 1864 Newfoundland, to Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to make certain arrangements with the Cardinal Prefect of Propaganda, regarding a Burse, which was left by Maurice J. Ever for the Diocese of Newfoundland, concerning which difficulties have arisen owing to there being now two dioceses in Newfoundland. Reference to the building of the new church dedicated to St. Patrick. Details. Dr. Moran's "Life of Archbishop B. Plunkett", is the most interesting work on Irish Ecclesiastical affairs for the last century. [Now enclosed - Typescript copy]. 2 items.

43 February Holograph letter from Robert W. Sutton, Victoria Road, 1864 Cork, to Kirby: Requesting a place in the Irish College as a pensioner [as a student - see KIR/1864/53]. Instructed to apply by Dr. Delany. 2pp

44 26 February Holograph letter from +John MacEvilly, Galway, to Kirby: 1864 Requesting a letter from Dr. Kirby regarding the truth of a rumour, brought from Rome, it is said, by Rev. Lavelle, that the appeal, regarding Rev. P. Daly, has been quashed. Reference also to the rumour that Fr. Lavelle, returned from Rome, 'has now suited' Dr. Cullen, and to an article in the Patriot, calling on the people to resist the instructions of Propaganda. Details regarding Fr. P. Daly case [see KIR/1863/346]. 3pp

45 26 February Holograph letter from C. Barnabo, [], to Kirby: 1864 Acknowledging receipt of Peter's Pence money from G. Montgomery. [see KIR/1864/38]. 2pp

46 3 March 1864 Holograph letter from +Paul Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Introducing Mr. O'Callaghan. 1p

47 3 March 1864 Holograph letter from +Paul Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Introducing Mrs. Scully and daughter. 1p

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48 4 March 1864 Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Ask Propaganda to appoint an administrator to Dr. Flannery, Killaloe. [see KIR/1864/39]. Reference to Dr. MacNally's childishness etc. and to Dr. Cantwell who is about to elect a coadjutor. Reference to the candidates. It is reported that important documents fom the pen of Lavelle are to appear in the "Connaught Patriot", which is fierce on Cardinal Barnabo, to whom the writer sent a copy. Fenian Brothers causing mischief and their paper the "Irish People" is violently anti-Rome, anti-Priests, anti-Bishops. 2pp

49 7 March 1864 Holograph letter from +John P. Leahy [Newry], St. Clemente, Rome, to Kirby: Visiting Father French in Roman College tomorrow but will accept invitation to students' dinner and will comply with request regarding Benediction. 2pp

50 8 March 1864 Holograph letter from + P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Did Lavelle publish a memorial to the Pope, 27th January, in Rome?] He published such a document in "the Patriot" and it is very wicked. Reviews his former outrages and defends himself. Forwarding it to Cardinal Barnabo. 1p

51 10 March Holograph letter from H.E. Manning, 28 Via del Tritone, 1864 Roma, to Kirby: Requesting the loan of "Grattan's Life" by Grattan's son. 1p

52 11 March Holograph letter from +D. Moriarty, Killarney, to Kirby: 1864 Requesting dispensation, from age, for the ordination of John O'Connor, Irish College Paris. Could the writer obtain a discretionary power to dispense from the rule of changing nuns' confessors every three years? Forwarding "the Patriot" containing Fr. Lavelle's Manifesto [see KIR/1864/50]. It is a scandalous attack on Dr. Cullen. Reference to payment of Mr. McCarthy's pension. Food plentiful but emigration still continues. Sending £5 to Dr. Kirby. 4pp

615 Archives Irish College Rome Code Date Description and Extent KIR / 1864/

53 Passion Holograph letter from Jeremiah Cummins, C.C., South Sunday 1864 Presbytery, Cork, to Kirby: Requesting information regarding the possibility of entering Robert Sutton, a student, in the Irish College, at this time of the year. [see KIR/1864/43]. Dr. Delany suffering from bronchitis. 2pp

54 13 March Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Liverpool, to Kirby: 1864 More reference to Rev. Lavelle's manifesto [see KIR/1864/50]. It is addressed to the people rather than to Rome and so is calculated to do mischief, and to shake the faith of the people and to make them detest their clergy. In Liverpool on a work of charity [settling some dispute]. Dr. Goss is in delicate health and Sisters of Charity have started an orphanage for boys here. 4pp

55 13 March Holograph letter from Morgan O'Brien, Mitchelstown, to 1864 Kirby: Thanks for relics. Pleased with young priests from Rome especially John McCarthy. Requests faculties to bless beads etc. Difficulties in performing all Holy Week ceremonies in different places and requests that he have permission to say a low Mass in the Convent chapel on the days permissible. 3pp

56 a 14 March Holograph letter from +L. Gillooly, Sligo, to Kirby: 1864 Forwarding £240 Peter's Pence. More regarding Rev. Brennan's, P.P. Dysart, case [see KIR/1863/231]. Rev. Brennan has submitted and expressed regret for his disobedience, etc. Details. Inform the Cardinal that he has submitted peacefully according to his [Cardinal's] wishes. If the Cardinal thinks that the reproof addressed to Dr. MacHale by the Holy Father regarding his appeal on behalf of Rev. Brennan be sufficient, the writer is content. Reference to Dr. MacEvilly and the need that he be supported by Rome against his "tough" opponent in Rev. Peter Daly. Reference to Rev. Lavelle [see KIR/1864/14]. He should have been made to make his retraction in this country, because he has now broken into rebellion once more, and is once more making use of the Press to defend his misdeeds. 4pp

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56 14 March Holograph letter fom Fr. Paolino da Tortona, Velletri, to 1864 Kirby: Writing on behalf of Maria Cometti, superior of the Convent, to find out if Dr. Kirby is well, etc. 2pp

57 15 March Holograph letter from P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1864 Forwarding £20; £10 for Dr. Kirby, £10 for Dr. Moran, to say Masses for the intentions of Fr. O'Hanlon, R.I.P. Sending a letter from Dr. Butler to Dr. Kirby to show how Fr. Lavelle's letter was received. Doing nothing regarding Fr. Lavelle's letter, and will not publish Cardinal's letter. Reasons. Reference to Dr. MacHale being identified with Fr. Lavelle, to the latter celebrating Mass at the funeral of Rev. Mr. MacHale, relative of the Archbishop, to Lavelle's letter to the "Irish People" in which he quotes Dr. MacHale as saying the "Benevolent Fenian Brotherhood". Reference to the "Connaught Patriot" being read in Maynooth and to the collection for the Danes, who are Lutheran and persecutors of Catholicism. 4pp

58 15 March Holograph letter from +D. O'Brien, Waterford, to Kirby: 1864 Forwarding £10 for trouble taken by Dr. Kirby. Thanks for cheque sent for enlarging Mount Sion house and schools. Regarding troublesome nun. 4pp

59 16 March Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: 1864 Dr. MacNally intends to act without delay on the recommendation contained in the letter from Cardinal Barnabo [see KIR/1864/16]. Requests 1. faculties to bless beads for two priests named. 2. Information regarding the possibility of attaching to crucifixes the indulgences of the Stations of the Cross. 3. Faculties to erect Stations of the Cross in the Ardee Workhouse. 4pp

60 18 March Holograph letter from Edward McMahon, 3 Rose Villa, 1864 Phibsboro, to Kirby: Reference to KIR/1863/120. Details of success of the Bazaar. Planning a new orphanage, to cost £6,000. Requesting another gift from Cardinal Antonelli or Mgr. De Merode to help in another Bazaar for the same purpose, namely to raise the £6,000. 2pp

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61 18 March Holograph letter from James Maher, P.P., Carlow, to Dr. 1864 Cullen: Informing D. Cullen of Fr. Lavelle's publication. Reference to Dr. Cullen's pastoral against the Fenians, etc., to the evil spirit at work to destroy the faith of the people, etc. Rome should have acted more firmly with Fr. Lavelle. 4pp

62 18 March Holograph letter from William F. Black, Hotel Des Iles 1864 Brittannique, to Kirby: Requests permission for the writer's family to visit the Catacombs of St. Calisto. 3pp

63 18 March Holograph and copy typescript letter from +Dr. Moriarty, 1864 Killarney, to Kirby: Reference to KIR/1862/173 and /201 regarding Rev. M. O'Connor. Permission that he do a D.D. is granted. His estate is sold. Reference to the Kerry, Ross boundary question. Dr. Delany and the writer strongly object to Dr. Keane's proposal or rather to the plan formerly proposed by Dr. Murphy, Cloyne, for the enlargement of the diocese of Ross. Three reasons listed. In turn they propose that Cork and Ross be joined together on the first vacancy of either Diocese [see KIR/1863/90]. Reference to emigration to America and to the writer's poor financial position. The writer would willingly resign, rather than the disputes, heretofore on public questions, among the Irish Bishops, should become personal. 2 items

64 19 March Holograph letter from +P.B. Geoghegan, College St. 1864 Isidore's, Rome, to Kirby: Apologising for not calling before departure. 1p

65 19 March Holograph letter from Marianna J. Sherlock, Palazzo 1864 Bernini, 151 Corso, to Kirby: Informing Dr. Kirby that his friend Mrs. Mehan [or Mahon] is ill. 2pp

66 19 March Holograph letter from Sr. Madre Clema. Di Monidi, S. 1864 Bernardino, Abbess, [], to Kirby: Sending a small gift to Dr. Kirby, in thanks for favours. 1p

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67 20 March Holograph letter from Madre Giacinta Poncini del 1864 Bambino, [], to Kirby: Spiritual matters, especially regarding weekly confessions. 3pp

68 20 March Holograph letter from Robert W. Sutton, Cork, to Kirby: 1864 Regrets that Dr. Kirby has not a vacant room at present but will remain in Ireland until the time stated by Dr. Kirby [see KIR/1864/43 and /53]. 2pp

69 23 March Holograph letter from Cardinal Barnabo, [], to Kirby: 1864 Acknowledging receipt of £222.14.8 from Bishop of Elphin, Peter's Pence money. Also of a personal offering of £17.5.4. 1p

70 23 March Holograph letter from P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: 1864 Forwarding £76.7.0 to pay for vestments. More vestments and books requested. Tell Scully who might be able to bring home the vestments, that he should perfect himself in Roman chant, Roman ceremonies and Roman everything. 4pp

70 a 27 March [] Holograph letter from Bishop George Butler, Limerick, to Kirby: Enclosing a letter from Dr. Leahy [not KIR/1864/70], asking for opinion on a matter concerning Fr. Hickey and Propaganda. [Found here; also digitised here]. 4pp

71 28 March Holograph letter from P. Nolan, C.C., St. John's, Waterford, 1864 to Kirby: Requests a dispensation in a wicked and complicated case. 4pp

72 28 March Holograph letter from William F. Black, Hotel Des Iles 1864 Britannique, [Lislap, Omagh, Co. Tyrone], to Kirby: Cannot call upon Dr. Kirby, owing to the death of writer's sister, whose remains he is taking home to Ireland tomorrow. 2pp

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73 30 March Holograph letter from Power Lalor, 33 Via Tritone, to 1864 Kirby: Informing Dr. Kirby that the candle for Miss Sheil is too large to be put in any box and will return it so to Dr. Kirby. 2pp

74 30 March Holograph letter from Cardinal Barnabo, [Rome], to Kirby: 1864 Acknowledging receipt of £240, Peter's Pence money from Bishop of Elphin. [see KIR/1864/69]. 2pp

75 1 April 1864 Holograph letter from +John MacEvilly, Galway, to Kirby: Rumours mentioned in earlier letter [see KIR/1864/44] are really being circulated. Reference to the harm being done to religion by Fr. Lavelle's manifesto. Fr. Peter Daly, too, is becoming more insolent and still upholds Model School System. He performs sacerdotal duties though under suspension. Hopes that the affair will soon be ended one way or another. 2pp

76 1 April 1864 Holograph letter from +Paul Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Dr. Flannery, and Rev. M. Scanlon are proceeding to Rome. Take care of them. 2pp

77 2 April 1864 Holograph letter from +John MacEvilly, Galway, to Kirby: Introducing Miss Kelly, Newtown, Galway. 1p

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78 5 April 1864 Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Reference to Pope's illness; to Garibaldi's visit and reception in England. Fear of general war, involving the Danes and Germany. Dr. Cantwell taken ill on a visit to the writer's house. A meeting took place at Mullingar to elect a Coadjutor and Revd. Nulty took first place among the candidates. Writer favours the second candidate, a Revd. McCabe. Reference to Dr. MacNally's conduct. No meeting was held yet to elect his coadjutor. Reference to Fr. Lavelle, to his connection with the Fenians, eight or ten of whom have been sentenced to Penal Servitude; to the people's disgust over priests supporting the Fenians etc. Reference to Dr. Moran's complete answer to Dr. Todd on "History of St. Patrick", and to the number of historians the Irish College, Rome, has produced. 4pp

79 6 April 1864 Holograph letter from P. Nolan, St. John's Church, Waterford, to Kirby: Requesting photographic prints of certain past Irish Bishops. Writer is making an album of late Bishops to help raise funds for St. John's Church. Reference to money expended and collected. 3pp

80 6 April 1864 Holograph letter from William Kirby, [], to Kirby: Mostly family news, with reference to Eliza Butler, etc. Flax growing is being started in Ireland, owing to the American war. 3pp

81 [Does not exist - Mistake in dating]

82 8 April 1864 Holograph letter from T.W. Croke, Saint Colman's College, to Kirby: Thanks for gift of painting of Our Blessed Lady. It recalls old times with Irish College. James O'Leary now in Fr. Hickie's chair and in charge of the little fellows. Reference to students and their need of virtues of humility and obedience. Reference to deplorable state and alarming extent of emigration. 64,000 left by 'one line of boats' fom Queenstown between January 1st 1863 and January 1st 1864. 4pp

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83 9 April 1864 Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to ask the Cardinal Prefect to intervene, or that Dr. Cullen be delegated to intervene, in the question involving the Augustinians of Drogheda. They are circularizing the people of Drogheda for subscriptions to help enlarge their church, at the same time as the secular clergy have commenced renovations in the parish church. Reference to a problem regarding the permission granted to a Friar to preach. Matrimonial dispensation for Dionysius Rath and Monica Collier. 4pp

84 11April 1864 Holograph letter from M. Giacinta Poncini del Bambino Gesù, [], to Kirby: Enquiring after Dr. Kirby's health. Spiritual matters. 2pp

85 13 April 1864 Holograph letter from Robertus Sutton, Cork, to Kirby: If Dr. Kirby was willing, the writer might find it useful to go to the college in June or July, instead of September. 3pp

86 15 April 1864 Holograph letter from +Paul Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Reference to a report drawn up by Dr. Kirby regarding Lavelle case; to a rumour that Dr. MacHale has suspended Rev. Lavelle for beating up a poor man etc. Dr. MacHale and Dr. Derry are going to Festival in Marseilles and it is hoped that they will go to Rome. Requests Dr. Kirby to visit Ireland; 12 years have elapsed since last visit. Forwarded a report on the Fenians to the Cardinal and will now forward to Dr. Kirby the Fenian paper from Chicago, which states that Dr. MacHale sent three portraits of himself to help Fenian Fair in Chicago. More regarding Lavelle and the Fenians. Reference to the good weather; to emigration; to English Catholic gentry visiting Garibaldi. Forwarding £200 Peter's Pence. 2pp

87 19 April 1864 Holograph letter from +L. Gillooly, Athlone, to Kirby: Requests Dr. Kirby to call on the Cardinal Prefect of Propaganda and withdraw Rev. W. Dufficy and the writer's appeals against the decision of Dr. MacHale. 1p

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88 22 April 1864 Holograph letter from R. Magill, P.P., Saintfield, Co. Down, to Kirby: Matrimonial dispensation for Bernard Rice and May Rice. 4pp

89 26 April 1864 Holograph letter from Sr. M. Elena Bettini, Pia Casa di Carita, Rome, to Kirby: Request to come and hear confessions. 2pp

90 29 April 1864 Holograph letter from F. Dehys, Malvern Wells, Malvern, to Kirby: Reference to a matter, of two years ago, ending for the best. Getting married to a Miss Porter, Gloustershire. 4pp

91 29 April 1864 Holograph letter from D. Kearney, Orleans, to Kirby: Thanks for letter and rosaries. Reference to the Bishop and town of Orleans. 4pp

92 1 May 1864 Holograph letter from +John MacHale, Tuam, to Kirby: Acknowledging receipt of Dr. Kirby's letter, announcing the death of Rev. Mr. Lucas. 1p

93 1 May 1864 Holograph letter from +D. Moriarty, Killarney, to Kirby: Forwarding £30 for Mr. McCarthy. Differences of opinion among ecclesiastics and Bishops as to the meaning of the papal Bulls regarding Secret Societies, and in particular do the Fenians incur censures "ipso facto". Writer states how he deals with the case. Emigration bids fair to solving all questions. 4pp

94 7 May 1864 Holograph letter from +John Kilduff, Longford, to Kirby: Requests permission to extend the period of nun's confessors. Convent of Mercy, 1861, was the first convent in the Diocese for almost three centuries. Requests faculties to bless beads etc, for Rev. Patrick Sheridan. Reference to emigration and its evils. Forwarding £10, £8 of which is for Dr. Kirby and £2 for the College account.

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95 10 May 1864 Holograph letter from Bartholomew Woodlock, [Rector, Catholic University], London, to Kirby: At present in London on an attempt to forward the cause of Catholic University Education and urgently requests an answer from Rome regarding the question of the admission of the laity to a share in the management of the secular part of the University. Work at a standstill until answer is given. 3pp

96 12 May 1864 Holograph letter from +John Joseph Lynch, Bishop of Toronto, to Kirby: Introducing Rev. John Walsh, V.G, and Rev. John Synnott. Reference to sending, to Dr. Dr. Kirby, a copy of an address to Archbishops, Bishops and clergy of Ireland, regarding emigration. Sending a short letter to the Pope regarding this matter. The Irish Bishops are making no effort to remedy the matter of thousands of souls being lost through Proselytism and emigration. 4pp

97 13 May 1864 Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Rev. Lavelle is in Dublin and, from appearances, is not suspended. Reference to the manner in which Dr. MacHale served notice of suspension on Lavelle, as reported by Dr. MacEvilly. Reports say he will go to America, but the writer has circulated, among Bishops of U.S. A. and Canada, the Pope's letter regarding Lavelle. 1p

98 13 May 1864 Holograph letter from Sr. Maria Elena Bettini, [], to Kirby: Request to come and hear confessions. 2pp

99 13 May 1864 Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: More regarding appointment of Coadjutor to Dr. Cantwell, Meath. Requests Dr. Kirby to ask the Cardinal Prefect to postpone the appointment until the writer investigates fully the report that insanity existed in Rev. Nulty's family. Brief from the Cardinal should quieten Lavelle. Dr. Moran has dedicated a book to the writer. 2pp

100 13 May 1864 Holograph letter from M.J. Rhodes, Palazzo Pamphili, Piazza Navona, Roma, to Kirby: Invitation to dinner. 1p

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101 16 May 1864 Holograph letter fom Emily Rhodes, Palazzo Pamphili, Rome, to Kirby: Thanks for Agnus Dei and sorry that illness prevented Dr. Kirby from attending the dinner. 2pp

102 18 May 1864 Holograph letter from George Montgomery, Presbytery of St. Mary, Help of Christians, Wednesbury, to Kirby: Forwarding £7.4.8 Peter's Pence; 12/- subscription for "l'Unita Cattolica"; 1/- postage. Resumé of Wednesbury Peter's Pence history. Requests used stamps from Propaganda. 2pp

103 20 May 1864 Two holograph letters from Sister Mary Agnes and Sister Mary Raphael Straker, Benedictines of St. Mary's Priory, Princethorpe, England, to Kirby: First letter [from Sister Mary Agnes] referring to the "clothing" of Sr. Mary Raphael [Straker] and to her life and future in the convent. Second letter [from Sister Mary Raphael Straker] referring to her "clothing" and brother's ordination on the same day and to memories of Rome. 4pp

104 20 May 1864 Holograph letter from +T. Furlong, Hamburg, Frankfurt on the Main, to Kirby: Objection against the administrator of Clough parish being made P.P. by the Holy See. Requests "sanatio" for some defects in consecrating 50 portable altar stones; also "sanatio" for the past and permission for the future to use fees for dispensations for charitable purposes; "sanatio", too, for a dispensation granted by V.G., Dean Murphy, who had not powers at the time to dispense, and for omissions, made by certain parish priests, in not celebrating Mass on retrenched holidays for the people. On holiday for health reasons. 8pp

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105 24 May 1864 Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Confirmation, and C.B.S. school, at Marlboro. Forwarding the Pope's letter to Dr. MacHale, to Dr. Kirby. It was beautiful and forcible. Lavelle now denies that he knew he was suspended. Reference to Lavelle's visit to Glasgow; to Dr. Murdock's orders to the people not to listen to him; to Lavelle's letter to the "Glasgow Free Press" in which he more or less denies the existence of the Pope's letter to himself. Show the enclosed copy of "Glasgow Free Press" to Propaganda. 2pp

106 25 May Holograph letter from +D. Moriarty, Killarney, to Kirby: [1864] Florence McCarthy and the paying of his fees in the college. Father O'Connor's visit to Rome. The Ross boundary question ended happily last Tuesday. The Cardinal wished that nothing be done except by common consent. Common sense and geography now demand that Ross be annexed to Cork, on the first vacancy in Ross. Dr. Flannery in a wretched state of mind. Dr. Butler, an able and prudent Bishop. 8pp [This letter should perhaps be 1863].

107 26 May 1864 Holograph letter from +James F. Wood, Bishop of Philadelphia, to Kirby: Introducing Bishop John H. Luers of Fort Wayne. 1p

108 26 May 1864 Holograph letter from +Dr. Murdoch, Glasgow, to Cullen: Thanks for document from Pope regarding Lavelle. Lavelle's conduct in Glasgow. 4pp

109 28 May 1864 Holograph letter from Dominick Murphy, Cork, to Kirby: Matrimonial dispensation. Rev. J. Hackett O'Connor has returned from Rome and can do light work. Dr. Delany recovering from attack of bronchitis. 4pp

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110 31 May 1864 Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Drogheda, to Kirby: Reference to KIR/1864/99. Reports regarding Rev. Nulty's alleged insanity in his family is not worth consideration and so there is no obstacle to his appointment. Requests a trifle from the Pope to help the success of Bazaar in aid of Cathedral. 3pp

111 [] May 1864 Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: Mr. Scully may remain in Rome for another year. More regarding vestments and books. Thank Dr. Moran for his new work "The Essays". It is against Dr. Todd, who attempts to make St. Patrick a Protestant. 3pp

112 3 June 1864 Holograph letter from Edward McMahon, 3 Rose Villa, Phibsboro, to Kirby: Thanks for obtaining the cameo - a prize for their Bazaar from Cardinal Antonelli. [see KIR/1864/60]. 3pp

113 5 June 1864 Holograph letter from Cardinal Barnabo, Rome, to Kirby: Acknowledging receipt of £50 from D. Giacomo Lacy [or Casey], P.P., Diocese of Derry, and of £7.4.8 from G. Montgomery [see KIR/1864/102]. 1p

114 12 June 1864 Holograph letter from B. Flynn, Blarney, to Kirby: Reference to being with Miss Ross on her reception into the Church. Mother Superior of the Sisters of Mercy [Newry] is dead. 3pp

115 14 June 1864 Holograph letter from +John MacEvilly, Galway, to Cullen: Thanks for informing the writer of the decision of the Sacred Congregation on the Galway case. Reference to the 'Patriot' - "that malicious Garibaldian rag" etc., the avowed organ of Dr. MacHale, who supports it. More reference to Lavelle and Dr. MacHale. Fr. Daly, Galway, is in disgrace with the people, owing to some blunder with the Treasury in London, effecting improvements in Galway harbour. 4pp

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116 14 June 1864 Holograph letter from T.W. Croke, St. Colman's, Fermoy, to Kirby: Dispensation for a mixed marriage and impediment of consanguinity. O'Leary will be a sub-deacon in a month's time. 2pp

117 14 June 1864 Holograph letter from P. Quaid, P.P., Dromcallagher, Diocese of Limerick, to Kirby: Matrimonial dispensation from impediment of 2° and 2° consanguinity for Maurice McAuleff and Catherine McAuleff. 4pp

118 17 June 1864 Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Reference to Dr. Kirby's ill health and how he should take care of himself. Lavelle is collecting money in Scotland; creating schisms and is not yet suspended. 3pp

119 17 June 1864 Holograph letter from E.C. MacDonnell, Brisbane, Queensland, to Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to forward to Propaganda the following - 1. Diocese of Rockhampton should be formed. Details. 2. Writer's cousin, Revd. Tom MacDonnell, could be made its first Bishop. Also Governorship of the new colony in the north of the country could be given to Mr. Cogan, M.P for Kildare. 8pp

120 19 June 1864 Holograph letter from Ellen Byrne, 2 Brookfield Place, Blackrock, to Kirby: Personal and family news. Reference to Mr. Clynch, to Corpus Christi and to the religious duties of the writer. 4pp

121 23 June 1864 Holograph letter from +Francis Kelly, [], Dublin, to Kirby: Death of Bishop McLoughlin at Hartfield House, Drumcondra and burial at All Hallow's College. Requests renewal of all faculties and permission to retain the Parish of Moville for reasons given. Enclosing £10 fo Dr. Kirby. 3pp

122 24 June 1864 Holograph letter from +J. Dalton, Harbour Grace, U.S., to Kirby: Introducing Mr. W.F.S. Donnelly. 1p

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123 24 June 1864 Holograph letter from +John MacEvilly, Galway, to Kirby: More regarding Rev. Peter Daly case. Awaiting result of appeal made to Propaganda. Rev. Daly is building a school for females in the mensal parish of Baina, with the intention of handing it over to the Education Committee. Reference to Lavelle. People are devout and religious despite scandals. Reference to battle against infidel education. 3pp

124 28 June 1864 Holograph letter from J.H. Luers, Bishop of Fort Wayne, Rome, to Kirby: Thanks for invitation but cannot accept owing to previous engagement. 1p

125 28 June 1864 Holograph letter from O. Haviano Astotsi, Professor Pub. di Matematica, Propaganda College, to Kirby: Informing Dr. Kirby that he will refuse the Irish College students admittance to his classes unless there is an immediate improvement in their conduct. Details. 2pp

126 1 July 1864 Holograph letter from Mathew Collier, Presbytery, Rathmines, to Kirby: Thanks for faculties to bless beads and for making application for the privilege of celebrating three Masses on Feast of All Souls for the Souls in Purgatory. Reading Dr. Moran's life of Venerable Dr. Plunkett. Requests Dr. Kirby to prepare a novena to Sts. Peter and Paul and to St. Patrick. They are needed in Dublin. Requests an honorary distinction for Dr. Whyte, surgeon in the Irish Brigade in the late war, who has lost his position in consequence and now cannot get work. 3pp

127 3 July 1864 Holograph letter from [Ellen Byrne], 2 Brookfield Place, Blackrock, to Kirby: Reference to Dr. Kirby's illness. Thanks for crucifix. Reference to the writer's illness, to her wish to spend her remaining days in a convent and to obstacles to this design. 6pp

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128 4 July 1864 Holograph letter from +John MacEvilly, Galway, to Kirby: More regarding Fr. Peter Daly case. Sacred Congregation decreed in favour of the writer who now wishes to have question of Rev. Daly's date of suspension cleared up. Details. 1p

129 4 July 1864 Holograph letter from Eliza Butler, [], to Kirby: Reference to John Carroll's death; to the writer's family troubles especially with those mentioned in KIR/1864/127. 4pp

130 5 July 1864 Holograph letter from +John Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: Forwarding documents for Cardinal Barnabo regarding coadjutorship of Meath. Writer favours no candidate etc., but many are against Rev. Nulty because he is a favourite with Dr. Cantwell. 5pp

131 7 July 1864 Holograph letter from John Sherlock, Palazzo Albano, Castelgandolfo, to Kirby: Renewing invitation to come and spend some days with the writer, for the benefit of Dr. Kirby's health. [in Dr. Kirby's hand - negative per ora]. 1p

132 9 July 1864 Holograph letter from Thomas English, George's Street, Waterford, to Kirby: Bishop well and staying at Harrogate. Writer intends to go to the Holy Land and requests help from Dr. Kirby's acquaintances in the East. At present in charge of Bishop's parish. Reference to church building, proselytism and emigration. 4pp

133 9 July 1864 Holograph letter from T. W. Croke, St. Colman's College, Fermoy, to Kirby: Forwarding names of parties, for whom dispensation was requested [see KIR/1864/116]. They are Denis Mahony and Ellen Sevanton. 1p

134 9 July 1864 Holograph letter from Mary Callaghan, Rue Neuve 71, Bruges, to Kirby: Requesting information regarding Joseph who is in France or Rome. [In Dr. Kirby's hand - left last Sunday]. 3pp

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135 10 July 1864 Holograph letter from +E. Walsh, Kilkenny, to Kirby: Reference to defeat of the Archdeacon [see KIR/1864/32] and to veneration in which Irish Saints are held in Italy. Enclosing £10; for favours done. Reference to the farmers being so poor that they cannot employ labourers, hence emigration. Reference to Ossory students. 2pp

136 10 July 1864 Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Drogheda, to Kirby: Dispensation from impediment of 'cognatio spiritualis' for James Groogan and Elizabeth McKeown. 3pp

137 11 July 1864 Holograph letter from Michael Merriman, Hotel de la Minerva, to Kirby: Requesting permission to see the confessional of St. Peter's and enquiries about the length of journey to Florence. Delighted with audience with the Holy Father. 2pp

138 16 July 1864 Holograph letter from James Lacy, Gorey, to Kirby: Requests dispensation from Divine Office and permission to say Mass of Blessed Virgin Mary instead of the Mass of the Day, owing to defective sight. Also renewal of faculties to bless beads. [Recommendation by +T. Furlong on second page]. 4pp

139 18 July 1864 Holograph letter from Fr. Paolino da Tortona, Velletri, to Kirby: Thanks for relic of True Cross. 100 Masses are celebrated. 1p

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140 19 July 1864 Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Reference to Dr. Brady and his letter to the Cardinal regarding Perth; to a meeting of Brothers of St. Patrick, at which a letter from Lavelle saying he was not suspended was read. Progress of Fenians. Dr. MacHale and nephew are on way to France and . Public opinion thinks that it is a scandal that Dr. MacHale did not carry out Pope's wishes. Weather good but no grass. Dr. Todd angry [it is said] with Dr. Moran for overthrowing his theories regarding St. Patrick. People are taking notice of Dr. Moran's works but even priests do not read much of a serious nature. Parliament granted site of Proposed Catholic University to railway company and £6,000 damages to the University. 1p

141 19 July 1864 Holograph letter from +D. Moriarty, Killarney, to Kirby: Requests permission to grant to Cornelius Sheehy, retired P.P. of Newtown, Kerry, a revenue from that parish, to cover expenses [personal] involved in building a church there. Potatoes good and healthy. 1p

142 25 July 1864 Holograph letter from C.W. Russell, on board the Messina and Naples steamer, to Kirby: Announcing arrival in Rome after tour through Europe. 4pp

143 28 July 1864 Holograph letter from +John P. Leahy, Violet Hill, Newry, to Kirby: Reference to Mrs. Ross, convert. Matrimonial dispensation requested and also permission from Propaganda to accept a Pectoral Cross and ring, bequeathed by Dr. Geoghagan and to accept paintings, books, etc. from a Dominican priest. Bishops' meeting regarding coadjutor to Dr. MacNally, Clogher. 4pp

144 28 July 1864 Holograph letter form +John MacEvilly, Galway, to Kirby: More regarding Father Peter Daly case. Reference to Lavelle and to the 'Connaught Patriot', which is sometimes heretical, many times schismatical and at all times offensive to Dr. Cullen and the Pope. 4pp

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145 28 July 1864 Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Forwarding a letter for the Pope and two bills, each of £500, one of which is for Cardinal Barnabo. Harvest good and Lord Carlisle' assertion that Ireland is a grazing country has been disproved. A document has been sent around Priests of Tuam for their signatures. First part of it is a plea for Fr. Lavelle and a petition to His Holiness that he be restored; Second part is an invective 'contro quel Bebbone da Dublino'; third part is an eulogy of the patriarch of the West, the Lion of Judah. Foundation stone of O'Connell monument to be laid on 8th August. 1p

146 28 July 1864 Holograph letter from M. Burke, P.P., Clonmel, to Kirby: Matrimonial dispensation in a case of a mixed marriage fro John Bell [Protestant] and Annie Hearn [Catholic]. 4pp

147 30 July 1864 Holograph letter from Robert W. Sutton, Victoria Road, Cork, to Kirby: Did three cases, belonging to the writer, arrive at the Irish College Rome yet? [In Dr. Kirby's hand - not arrived]. 2pp

148 1 August Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: 1864 Asking Dr. Kirby to attend to the matter of the enclosed letter from a sister of Rev. James McCann, which asks the writer to prevent the authorities in Rome from granting a dispensation permitting her sister to marry her first cousin. Dr. Campbell arrived home and writer is sending his nephew to Propaganda to take his place. Present from Pope for Armagh Bazaar has arrived. 12pp

149 4 August Holograph letter from C. Coltsmann, Florence, to Kirby: 1864 Reference to Miss Kelly and her journey. Thanks for kindness to her. 3pp

150 5 August Holograph letter from Eliza Butler [niece], 170 James 1864 Street, to Kirby: Personal and family news, with reference to Miss Fleming, Elly, Liz, etc. 4pp

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151 6 August Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1864 Forwarding a Pastoral on the Assumption. Reference to the deplorable ignorance of the boys in leading Protestant schools in England, as given by the 'Edinburgh Review'. Reference to Rev. Lavelle and his evil work among the Irish of England. Sir Henry Winston Barron is here to negotiate the Pope's loan. What is Dr. Kirby's opinion of it. Consecrated 65 altar stones in five hours. Dr. Ryan left £20,000 for charities and Rev. Hickie, P.P., of Doon, £10,000 for charities in Doon. Rev. Nulty is candidate for coadjutorship of Meath, with reference to accusations of insanity in his family. Rev. Lavelle is to come to Dublin and writer will publish Pope's letter to Dr. MacHale, if he does so. 2pp

152 8 August Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1864 Reference to the circularization of priests of Tuam [see KIR/1864/145]. It is a bad affair. Foundation stone of O'Connell monument was laid to-day in the presence of 300,000 people. Tell Propaganda to appoint coadjutor to Dr. MacNally. Donnelly preferred to Murray of Maynooth. 1p

153 9 August Holograph letter from Sr. M. Patricia, Ursuline Convent, [], 1864 to Kirby: Thanks for letter and box. Health improved. Reference to friends and nuns. 4pp

154 10 August Holograph letter from +P. Dorrian [Coadjutor], Belfast, to 1864 Kirby: Dispensations requested. Reference to procession in Dublin, which the writer did not attend owing to too much Whiggery with some of the leaders. Orangemen rioting in Belfast but "we shall be able to keep the fellows quiet". 1p

155 12 August Holograph letter from +J. Dixon, Drogheda, to Kirby: 1864 Reference to the meeting of the Bishops to appoint a coadjutor to Dr. MacNally, Clogher. Dr. Donnelly favoured by the writer. Request Cardinal Barnabo to appoint a coadjutor with full powers, immediately, as Dr. MacNally is fit for some asylum. Details of his eccentricities. 7pp

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156 14 August Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, [Thurles], The Anglesea 1864 Arms, Kingstown, [Dun Laoghaire], to Kirby: Vestments have arrived. More vestments ordered. 4pp

157 21 August Holograph letter from Giulia Guichini, Milano, to Kirby: 1864 Reference to Mrs. Ross and hopes to see her early in winter. 2pp

158 21 August Holograph letter from Bartholomew Woodlock, Catholic 1864 University, Dublin, to Kirby: Thanks for £4.12.6, subscription to the 'Gazette'. Reference to the difficulty of getting contributions to it. Thanks for forwarding the books and hints how to get more from Cardinal Antonelli and the Pope. Railway has taken over Clonliffe West, the intended site of Catholic University. Much of the University depends on suitability of its site. Intends to build a University properly so called. 4pp

159 21 August Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Peter's 1864 Pence in Ireland and England, and Dublin hopes to collect £2000 this year. Dr. MacHale received another letter [probably from Rome]. He should have acted two years ago regarding Lavelle but he is probably afraid now, owing to the fact that Fr. Lavelle may be holding on to some of his past letters. Reference to Lavelle and to appeal for funds from 'Glasgow Free Press' and 'Patriot' of Tuam to enable them to keep going. Favours Fr. McCabe as coadjutor to Meath and Dr. Donnelly as coadjutor to Clogher. Dr. Todd is supposed to be correcting his work on St. Patrick, after admitting that Dr. Moran's work was that of a scholar and a gentleman. Drought in Ireland but harvest is good. Some killed and wounded in riots in Belfast. 2pp

160 2 September Holograph letter from Sr. M. di S. Filoteo, Superior, Buon 1864 Pastore, Longara, Roma, to Kirby: Thanks for something sent to their convent. 1p

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161 4 September Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Dr. 1864 Nulty appointed as coadjutor to Meath. Reference to a letter of Dr. MacHale's, addressed to a Fr. Moriarty, of Philadelphia who had lectured in favour of Lavelle, in which he praises the lecture to the stars. He also received money for the support of Lavelle, etc. Lavelle's stay in Dublin where he denounced all ecclesiastical authority. Kilmacduagh, Kilfenora and Galway should be united into one diocese under Dr. MacEvilly, Galway. Speak to the Cardinal of this. 4pp

162 9 September Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Howth, to Kirby: 1864 Reporting Lavelle's doings to Propaganda and sending an article, probably written by Lavelle, from the 'Connaught Patriot' which is Gallican in doctrine. Details. Family news. Harvest good. Sending two students to the Irish College. 2pp

163 9 September Holograph letter from Robert W. Sutton, Cork, to Kirby: 1864 More regarding the case of books which the writer forwarded to the Irish College and that have been mislaid. [Enclosed - George W. Wheatley to R. W. Sutton, dated 8.8.1864]. 2 items

164 9 September Holograph letter from [] Capalti, Propaganda, to Kirby: 1864 Acknowledging receipt of 200 scudi in oro, presented to the Holy Father by Dr. Kirby [seems to be on the part of the College]. 1p

165 13 September Holograph letter from Clara F.G., Hotel d'Angleterre, to 1864 Kirby: Wintering at Brussels. Health matters and prayers asked for the cure of her eyes. Eulogy of Dr. Kirby. 4pp

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166 13 September Holograph letter from M. Joseph Ryan, Superior, 1864 Presentation Convent, Cashel, to Kirby: Requests prizes from Dr. Kirby and Cardinal Antonelli, to help the Bazaar in aid of the 700 poor children attending their schools in Cork. Affectionate remembrances to Miss Chary of Cashel, if she is still alive; she would be glad to help the poor children. 4pp

167 13 September Holograph letter from Abbé Vincenzio d'Avino, Torino, to 1864 Kirby: Requesting an article from some Irish Ecclesiastic on the history of the faith in Ireland, from St. Patrick to the present day, for the "Enciclopedia dell' Ecclesiastico" which the writer is compiling. 2pp

168 16 September Holograph letter from James McCann, Drogheda, to Kirby: 1864 Requesting Dr. Kirby to oppose the granting of a dispensation for the marriage of his daughter Mary Anne McCann and his nephew Matthew McCann [see KIR/1864/148]. Details. 4pp

169 20 September Holograph letter from +John Cantwell, Mullingar, to Kirby: 1864 Thanks for news of Dr. Nulty's appointment. Briefs have not yet arrived. Drought has created a serious grazing problem in Ireland, though rain has now come in plenty. 4pp

170 21 September Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: 1864 Introducing his nephew, Joseph Magill, student for Propaganda. 2pp

171 23 September Holograph letter from M. Daly, British Embassy, 1864 Constantinople, to Kirby: Informing Dr. Kirby that he hopes to enter a religious establishment and requests a suitable place in Rome. Writer was a banker and is now a private secretary to Sir Henry Buliver, Ambassador to Turkey. Other details. 3pp

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172 23 September Holograph letter from P. [Delaney], St. John's College, 1864 Waterford, to Kirby: Introducing Patrick O'Riordan with reference regarding character and studies completed. 2pp

173 23 September Holograph letter from M.A. Frenaye, Philadelphia, to 1864 Kirby: Enclosing a draft for £24.16.5 for Mr. Costello and when acknowledging receipt of it to Bishop Wood, give details of Costello's account. Reference to the civil war; to the depreciation in value of the dollar owing to circulation of paper money; to the national debt of 4,000,000,000 dollars; to the sufferings of the people etc. 3pp

174 25 September Holograph letter from Michael Slattery, Busckfenora, 1864 , Co. Limerick, to Kirby: The writer, who has returned to Ireland from Irish College Rome for health reasons, requests Dr. Kirby to send him another letter, recommending him more strongly, to Dr. Butler, as a fit subject for the priesthood. Account of his interviews with Dr. Butler, during which the Bishop said that the contents of Dr. Kirby's letter could be said of any good schoolboy or layman. 5pp

175 26 September Holograph letter from Abbé Casaretto, O.S. B., Subiaco, to 1864 Kirby: Letter to a Monsignore announcing the arrival of 'i bravi figli di S. Patrizii' [probably students of Dr. Kirby] and explaining that he ordered them to stay for another day in order that they might see the sanctuaries [which they see not to be too anxious to do]. 3pp

176 26 September Holograph letter from T. Kirby, Rettore del Collegio 1864 Irlandese, to His Holiness: Requests permission from the Holy Father for Margaret Aylward and two companions to visit the chapel of the Holy Relics in Santa Croce. [On back page - permission granted. Cardinal Malasi]. 2pp

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177 27 September Holograph letter from D. Mattaele Ab. Testa, O.S. B., 1864 Subiaco, to Kirby: Thanking Dr. Kirby for introducing the two Irish ladies, who have now visited the sanctuaries and also for permitting some of his students to visit and stop a short while with them. 1p

178 29 September Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Had the 1864 Pope's beautiful letter to Dr. MacHale printed and distributed to Bishops and Priests. Papers will hardly publish it for Lavelle might take an action for libel. Reference to ceremonies in Marlboro Street and Westland Row. Weather and crops are good but the country is in a ruinous state. Cattle trade is falling away with the exodus of the people. Reference to KIR/1864/96 and the terrible sufferings of the emigrants in soul and body. Fenian newspapers are dying out. Reference to Garibaldi's visit to England and to going to Drogheda to meet Dr. Dixon regarding Augustinians [see KIR/1864/83]. 2pp

179 29 September Holograph letter from P. Moran, Kilmurry, to Mgr. 1864 Woodlock: Reference to Bishop, who is in France on convalescence and to great need of a coadjutor, with the hope that Dr. Cullen will appoint a man of his own choice. Candidates are - Power, Killaloe and Fr. Kelly, Kilrush. 3pp

180 29 September Holograph letter from Hercules Macdonnell, [Locanda] 1864 della Minerva, to Kirby: Regarding an Irish Exhibition; the Cardinal approves of it and will give every aid. Requests letter of introduction to Mgr. Talbot, whom he would like to interest in the project. 1p

181 30 September Holograph letter from M.A. Frenaye, Philadelphia, U.S. A., 1864 to Kirby: Reference to earlier letter [KIR/1864/173]. Sending a duplicate of the bank-order. More reference to depreciation in value of the dollar, with account of amount of money left by Costello's father. Reference to the civil war, its causes etc. and to the sufferings of Catholics, etc. 4pp

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182 30 September Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Drogheda, to Kirby: 1864 Forwarding £474.14.0, Peter's Pence money for 1864. Briefs for Dr. [Mc] Nulty at hand and requests news regarding Clogher. Weather good and country prosperous, especially in Ulster, due to the good crops of flax. 3pp

183 30 September Holograph letter from Edmond [de la Poer], Gurteen, 1864 Kilsheelan, to Kirby: Cannot go to Rome this winter as he intends going to New Zealand. Requests Dr. Kirby to settle this year's fee with D. Cesare Sambucetti [with whom the writer has made arrangements regarding classes] and the writer's agent [name and address given] will pay the fee. 3pp

184 3 October Holograph letter from +T. Furlong, Wexford, to Kirby: 1864 Thanks for rescript and enclosing an honorarium for services rendered. Reference to fees for dispensations [see KIR/1864/104]. 4pp

185 3 October Holograph letter from Patrick Moran, Kilmurry, Miltown 1864 Malbay, to Mgr. Woodlock: More regarding coadjutor to Dr. Flannery [see KIR/1864/179], with reference to a young priest who would not be influenced by factions or parties, whom Dr. Leahy would not like to antagonize. 3pp

186 4 October Holograph letter from The Presbytery, Longford, to Kirby: 1864 Forwarding money to have eleven Masses said for Mrs. Dalton in Rome. Request for faculties to invest in the Blue Scapular of the Immaculate Conception. Personal and Diocesan news and request on behalf of the Bishop, for faculties to bless beads for Rev. Patrick Sheidan [Sheridan]. 4pp

187 4 October Holograph letter from Thomas Heyden, Bedord, 1864 [Pennsylvania], to Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to use his influence to check the mania the American Church has for electing young Bishops and converts. 3pp

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188 4 October Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1864 Reference to a Rev. Dunne, who was in Australia and who gives a bad account of Melbourne. It would do no harm to investigate it. Reference to union of Dioceses with Galway. Fr. Lavelle is now reported to be excommunicated but still carries on his work. He has written in defence of Keane of Glasgow. Assisted at opening of Fr. Dowley's new church at Clonea. Published Benedict XIV's excommunication against English boxers who have come to Ireland to fight. 1p

189 6 October Holograph letter from Mary Kelly, Newtown, Ballyglunin, 1864 to Kirby: Reference to sickness on journey home from Rome. Requests indulgence for the side Altar of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Newtown and information regarding any alteration of it, and also that Mass could be said in the writer's oratory at Newtown on Sundays and holidays, to facilitate her mother, chiefly, who is old and feeble. 4pp

190 6 October Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: The 1864 Sisters of Charity, who started in Dublin in 1815, request from Cardinal Barnabo the favour of a jubilee and that indulgences be granted to those who visit their churches and chapels in Ireland between 22 August 1865 and 22 September 1865, the time for the Jubilee. 1p

191 7 October Hologaph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1864 Necessity of amalgamating Dioceses of Kilmacduagh, Kilfenora and Galway into one diocese. Details. Reference to P. Moran's letters to Dr. Woodlock regarding coadjutor to Dr. Flannery [see KIR/1864/179 and /185] which Dr. Cullen has forwarded to Dr. Kirby, in case Dr. Murphy of Hyderabad might be appointed as administrator until Dr. Flannery's recovery. A strong hand is needed to rule the rival factions. Requests information regarding Sir Winston Barron's commission in regard to the Pope's loan. Writer suspects that the Banker in Belgium is giving him a large percentage at the Pope's expense. Boxers returned to England without fighting. [see KIR/1864/288]. 2pp

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192 7 October Holograph letter from +William Keane, Queenstown, to 1864 Kirby: Reference to forwarding £200, Peter's Pence to Rome. Students Cogan, Buckley, O'Connor and Tuohy would like to go to Irish College Rome. 2pp

193 12 October Holograph letter from [T.] W. Croke, St. Colman's College, 1864 Fermoy, to Kirby: Introducing Mr. Michael O'Connor, student for Irish College Rome. 1p

194 12 October Holograph letter from +John MacEvilly, Galway, to Kirby: 1864 More regarding Fr. Peter Daly's case and his refusal to submit to the terms laid down by the writer [see KIR/1864/144]. 7pp

195 13 October Holograph letter from Fr. McCarthy, Tralee, to Kirby: 1864 Reference to paying a bill. Request for prayers for the writer to help him to rise from his present state of tepidity. Weather good and harvest abundant. Introducing Mr. Godly, a student for the Irish College Rome. 3pp

196 13 October Holograph letter from +T. Furlong, Wexford, to Kirby: 1864 Obtain a dispensation and forward it to Rev. P. Crane, Prior, Augustinian convent, Bannow, Co. Wexford. 2pp

197 16 October Holograph letter from [] Borgnona, [], to Kirby: 1864 Recommending Domenico Minilli [probably a servant]. 2pp

198 16 October Holograph letter from J. O'Leary, St. Colman's, Fermoy, to 1864 Kirby: Apologising for sending letters direct to Dr. Kirby when they were to be to Dr. Kirby, through Michael O'Connor, a student who is leaving for Rome shortly. Rev. O'Flaherty requests an immediate answer to the dispensation. 2pp

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199 17 October Holograph letter from Peggy Buckley, Mallow, to Kirby: 1864 Thanks for letter and gift of beads etc. Introducing her grandson, Daniel Buckley, a student for Irish College Rome. 4pp

200 22 October Holograph letter from +Paul Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1864 Introducing Mrs. Grattan, widow of H. Grattan, M.P. for Meath and daughter-in-law of the famous statesman. 1p

201 24 October Holograph letter from +Paolo Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1864 Reference to an article in the 'Connaught Patriot', which attempts to prove that Fr. Lavelle's suspension was invalid, etc. Account of Dr. [Mc] Nulty's consecration and dinner following, at which Dr. MacHale spoke of the "Schiavitu dell Irlanda", etc. Dr. MacNally, Clogher, has received the last Sacraments. Reference to opening of a beautiful church at Clonea, near Portlaw. [see KIR/1864/188]. 2pp

202 24 October Holograph letter from Achille Rinaldini, [], to Kirby: 1864 Thanking Dr. Kirby for two books, etc. 1p

203 26 October Holograph letter from Cardinal Barnabo, Prefect, 1864 Propaganda, to Kirby: Acknowledging receipt of Peter's Pence money from Dr. Dixon. 1p

204 26 October Holograph letter from Robert William Sutton, Cork, to 1864 Kirby: Thanks for news regarding arrival of cases [see KIR/1864/147]. Journey to Rome delayed owing to illness. 1p

205 20 October Holograph letter from Abbé Testa. O.S. B., Subiaco, to 1864 Kirby: Thanks for letter. Writer was not worthy of the thanks bestowed on him. Irish College is always welcome and have a full right to visit the sanctuary. 1p

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206 31 October Holograph letter from +Paul Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1864 Introducing Sir Bernard Burke, Ulster King at Arms, and Lady Burke, who intend to winter at Rome. 2pp

207 31 October Holograph letter from +Paul Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1864 Introducing John Murphy and sister. 1p

208 [October Handwritten note from [P. Cullen], Dublin, to Kirby: 1864] Reference to Bishop's meeting held to discuss Rev. Lavelle. Dr. MacHale did all he could to impede progress, but after four and a half hours, during which all Bishops were made to speak by the writer, resolutions were adopted. Dr. MacHale complains of frequency of meetings for a change. He will sink or swim with Lavelle. [Now enclosing typescript copy.] 2 items

209 3 November Holograph letter from Agnes Mary Scully, 9 Fitzgibbon 1864 Street, Dublin, to Kirby: Journey home from Rome. Account of her attempt to obtain names of Irish Saints in Germany for Dr. Kirby with reference to St. Fridolin of Lachingen, VI century; to a country man of St. Columbanus; to St. Landolin of Giasenburg; to St. Trutbert of [Munsterthal]; to St. Leobar, abbess of Tauber Bishofsheim; to St. Wendelaus, patron of cattle; to St. Kilian venerated in Wurtemberg. Germans have a great veneration for St. Columbanus. List of books on the subject by Professor Sepp, of Munich. 12pp

210 5 November Holograph letter from Honoria Head, 2 Nelson Street, 1864 Limerick, to Kirby: Requesting news of her son who has not written for a long time. 2pp

211 6 November Holograph letter from +William Keane, Fermoy, to Kirby: 1864 Forwarding £244 Peter's Pence money. Charges of such a nature have been made against Mr. Buckley, recently gone as student to Rome, that he cannot be recognized as a Cleric of Cloyne until he returns and clears his name before his accusers. 4pp

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212 6 November Holograph letter from +Paolo Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1864 Reference to Dr. Flannery's health and election of his coadjutor. Reference to an article in the 'Connaught Patriot' against the authority of the Pope and to funds raised to support Lavelle. An account of opening day of Catholic University for 1864-1865 and of a dinner held by the Lord Mayor that evening in the Mansion House, at which a toast was drunk to the Pope for the first time for centuries. Harvest good and prices of meat high. 2pp

213 7 November Holograph letter from William Kirby, 10 Ellen Street, 1864 Limerick or Blackrock, Dublin, to Kirby: Health matters. Attributes Dr. Kirby's delay in writing to the fact that the writer does not count now. Reference to delay in sending Nelly her quarterly allowance and to a wonderful two hour sermon by Rev. William Croke, Fermoy. Family affairs. 4pp

214 7 November Holograph letter from Giannandrea Granilu de Cavalieri, [], 1864 to Kirby: Announcing the birth and baptism of their child; five names. 2pp

215 7 November Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: 1864 Enclosing honorarium of £10 for this year. Dr. MacNally has been anointed but has improved. Dr. Cullen, as a politician, does not rank so high in popular favour as Dr. MacHale, but what has Dr. MacHale ever accomplished. 3pp

216 8 November Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1864 Reference to the Kilmacduagh, Kilfenora question; to the need of a coadjutor; to the list of candidates; to Lavelle and the 'Connaught Patriot'. Bishop of Ferns is very ill, with more reference to the consecration of coadjutor to Meath, Dr. [Mc] Nulty. 2pp.

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217 8 November Holograph letter from +E. Walsh, Kilkenny, to Kirby: 1864 Things peaceful in Ireland, but the leaven of infidelity is corrupting the people, referring here to the secret societies, but the decision of the Pope has effected much good. 3pp

218 8 November Holograph letter from Fr. MacCarthy, Tralee, to Kirby: 1864 Enclosing £16 from Mr. Godly to pay the half-yearly pension of his son. Reference to personal trouble mentioned in KIR/1864/195. 3pp

219 10 November Holograph letter from +D. O'Brien, Waterford, to Kirby: 1864 Requests renewal of faculties to bless beads etc. for Dr. Burke, Clonmel. Reference to Dr. Cullen's visit to Clonea to bless the new church and to his one hour sermon. Reference to convention, held to dispose of Pope's territories, without even consulting His Holiness. 3pp

220 10 November Holograph letter from +John P. Leahy, Violet Hill, Newry, 1864 to Kirby: 1. Speak to the Cardinal regarding place in Propaganda for student McConville. 2. Faculties to bless beads etc. and also beads of St. Dominick. 3. Reference to their small seminary and to the necessity that permission be granted to Rev. Arthur Finnegan, P.P. to take charge of the Seminary, at the same time holding on to his parish and one third of its revenue. Reference to Rev. Fr. Polon, who is going to Rome to do penance. Details. 4pp

221 10 November Holograph letter from +Thomas [Mc] Nulty [Coadjutor of 1864 Meath], Trim, to Kirby: Thanking Dr. Kirby for his good wishes and requests him to forward the enclosed letter to its proper destination. It requests that a small parish be annexed to that of Navan. 4pp

222 12 November Holograph letter from Patrick Madden, Clonakilty, to 1864 Kirby: Requests favour of a privileged altar for the convent here and that the Mother Superior have powers to enrol members in the order of the Sacred Heart. Reminds Dr. Kirby of former requests. 2pp

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223 14 November Holograph letter from Bartholomew Woodlock, Catholic 1864 University, Dublin, to Kirby: Introducing Mr. Bedford, member of All Hallows community. 2pp

224 15 November Holograph letter from John Wilkinson, M.D., 73 George's 1864 Street, Limerick, to Kirby: Certifying that Rev. T. Standish O'Grady, P.P., Adare, Co. Limerick has defective sight. 1p

225 15 November Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: 1864 Forwarding £20 to Dr. Kirby for his own use. More regarding purchase of vestments and books. Requests powers to collate to vacant parishes, to appoint confessors to nuns for a period over the three year limit; to give £500 of the £10,000 legacy left by Rev. Patrick Hickey, P.P., Doone, for charitable purposes, to his family. 4pp

226 16 November Holograph letter from Sr. Mary of St. John of the Cross 1864 [Fitzgibbon], Carmelite Convent, [Tranquilla], to Kirby: Letter of gratitude and thanks to Dr. Kirby. 4pp

227 16 November Holograph letter from +W. Keane, Queenstown, [Cobh], to 1864 Kirby: Repeating request to accept resignation of the P.P. of Kilworth. Reference to students from St. Colman's and to Mr. Buckley. Introducing Mr. Nicholas Murphy, Queenstown, who is visiting Rome. 4pp

228 17 November Holograph letter from Cardinal Barnabo, [Rome], to Kirby: 1864 Acknowledging receipt of £244, Peter's Pence, from , [see KIR/1864/211]. 1p

229 22 November Holograph letter from Ellen Byrne, 2 Brookfield Place, 1864 Blackrock, to Kirby: Health matters. Reference to her financial position and to Dr. Kirby's quarterly allowance. Family troubles and sufferings etc. 4pp

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230 22 November Holograph letter from Elimy Mary Fitzgibbon, 9 Pembroke 1864 Place, to Kirby: Exchange of greetings. Miss Murphy and brother will deliver this note. Forwarding a little Irish Cross of bog-oak and a St. Patrick paper-knife. 4pp

231 22 November Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Drogheda, to Kirby: 1864 Death of Dr. MacNally, 21/11/64. Reference to new Bishop and hopes that it will be Dr. Donnelly. Dr. [Mc] Nulty [Meath] requests that his name be enrolled in the Episcopal Confraternity list, instituted by the Cardinal of Naples. Requests powers to erect the Via Crucis and powers to bless beads etc. for Rev. Nicholas Hughes, P.P., Lordship. 4pp

232 23 November Holograph letter from William Kirby, Limerick, to Kirby: 1864 Nelly's remittance from Dr. Kirby has not arrived yet. There is great need for it. Nelly's health. News of friends and relations. 3pp

233 27 November Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1864 Enclosing £350, Peter's Pence money. Small amount is due to the legislation which despoils the people and enriches the English. 1p

234 28 November Holograph letter from J.J. Taylor, Maryborough, to Kirby: 1864 Regarding setting up a diocesan burse for one student in the Irish College Rome, from £20, a yearly rent paid by writer's successor, on a parochial house built by the writer for £1,200. 3pp

235 28 November Holograph letter from +L. Gillooly, Sligo, to Kirby: Fr. 1864 Brennan case successfully ended. Fr. Brennan withdrew his appeal, is now permitted to say Mass; writer requests the Cardinal to sanction a £48 yearly pension for him from the revenues of the parish of Dysart. Result has a salutary effect on the Clergy. Reference to a visit to Mount Melleray to try and have a penitentiary for priests set up at the Monastery. No answer yet. 2pp

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236 30 November Holograph letter from Sr. Mary Gertrude, Presentation 1864 Convent of the Holy Cross, Listowel, to Kirby: Dr. Moriarty requests that Dr. Kirby allow the Kerry students to read the account of the month's mind of late Rev. Mother, whose panegyric Dr. Moriarty preached. Thanks for crucifix. 3pp

237 [] November Holograph letter from [Rev.] J. Price, Queenstown, to 1864 Kirby: Introducing Nicholas Murphy and wife, of Norwood House. 2pp

238 [] November Holograph letter from Sr. M.C. di Ricci [niece], St. 1864 Catherine's, to Kirby: Requesting a letter; indulgence for the Collect of St. Dominic; print of Pope Pius IX. 4pp

239 1 December Holograph letter from William Meagher, Rathmines, 1864 Dublin, to Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to enquire of Mr. Plowden, of the whereabouts of Samuel Stock, who resided in Paris, in 1839. Requests also a copy of the document which the writer drew up for the Pope, regarding education question in Ireland, in 1840. 4pp

240 3 December Holograph letter from E. Stuart, 51 Rue Jean Goujou, Paris, 1864 to Kirby: Going to Rome on the 18th and begs to be permitted to call on Dr. Kirby to discuss some personal matter with him. Reference to Lady Castle Stuart being in Rome and is much in need of religion. 4pp

241 4 December Holograph letter from John MacEvilly, Galway, to Kirby: 1864 More regarding Rev. Peter Daly case [see KIR/1864/194]. He is still as obdurate as ever. Reference to memorial sent around Tuam Diocese by Rev. Reynolds, P.P., Claremorris, in favour of Lavelle and in praise of Dr. MacHale, to which the priests have to sign through fear. 7pp

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242 5 December Holograph letter from J.F. Lyons, R.C.C., Spike Island, 1864 Cork Harbour, to Kirby: Requests Dr. Kirby to forward to its proper destination a document regarding permission to receive the Sacraments, for a Rev. Antoine Rougemont, a French priest convicted to six years penal servitude on Spike Island, Cork, for stealing plate from Mr. Ryan, Scarteen. Other faculties requested that would be of help to religion among the convicts. 2pp

243 6 December Holograph letter from P.M. Barron, Waterford, to Kirby: 1864 Forwarding the fee mentioned in KIR/1864/183. 1p

244 8 December Holograph letter from +William Delany, Cork, to Kirby: 1864 Reference to Mr. Sutton [see KIR/1864/204]. Reference to Mr. O'Brien who had to leave the Irish College owing to bad health and who would not stay in Maynooth. Requests Dr. Kirby's opinion on the matter and also four matrimonial dispensations. Names and details given. 4pp

245 9 December Holograph letter from +James MacEvilly, Galway, to 1864 Kirby: More regarding Rev. Peter Daly case [see KIR/1864/241]. He has repented and promised to publish an apology. Requests faculties to absolve him from his irregularities. 2pp

246 9 December Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1864 Reference to Mrs. Grattan, who is visiting Rome, and to her two daughters who want to join the Poor Clares, the mother being unwilling to permit it. Fenians are spreading, "I have no doubt they are encouraged by those who wish to keep up the Protestant Church". Reference to the address of the clergy of Tuam to Dr. MacHale. An example of the contents of the address. Dr. [Mc] Nulty, Meath, is doing well. He removed a priest from Navan, who was an agitator. All the hotheads are quite vexed with him. 2pp

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247 14 December Holograph letter from W. Codd, P.P., Ford's Hotel, 1864 Manchester Street, London, W., to Kirby: Failed completely at the Propagation of the Faith at Lyons. Ask the Cardinal to give the writer partial assistance. 1p

248 16 December Holograph letter fom Edward Bellasis, 14 Trinità de Monti, 1864 to Kirby: Thanks for the magazines. Inviting Dr. Kirby to dinner. 2pp

249 16 December Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Drogheda, to Kirby: 1864 Dr. Donnelly is the new Bishop of Clogher. Reference to Cardinal Barnabo's illness. Inform Marquis Patrizi that the Armagh Diocese cannot undertake to distribute certain photographs, to the account of Peter's Pence, as it is oppressed by the heavy work on the Cathedral and in other matters. Reference to the new Catholic Association for Ireland which the Archbishop of Dublin is doing his best to inaugurate. 4pp

250 17 December Holograph letter from A. Capalti, Propaganda, to Kirby: 1864 Acknowledging receipt of £350, Peter's Pence, from Dublin. 1p

251 18 December Holograph letter from W. Monsell, Terboe, Limerick, to 1864 Kirby: Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Frost. 2pp

252 19 December Holograph letter from +T. Furlong, Gorey, to Kirby: 1864 Requests renewal of powers to bless beads etc. Reminding Dr. Kirby of the Altar stones and administrator question [see KIR/1864/104]. Reference to two matrimonial dispensations, one of 1° degree consanguinity and the other of affinity and the writer's hesitancy to agree to such dispensations. Enclosing holograph letter from Fr. James Roche, Wexford, concerning a dispensation for John Duggan and Mary Doyle. 2 items

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253 20 December Holograph letter from D. Placida Contessa, Economo, 1864 Subiaco, to Kirby: Community of Subiaco forwards a box of pastries to Dr. Kirby together with Christmas greetings and good wishes for New Year. 1p

254 20 December Holograph letter from George Montgomery, Wednesbury, 1864 [], to Kirby: Forwarding £5 Peter's Pence fom Wednesbury. Masses offered for the Pope. Enquire was Wednesbury the first to start Peter's Pence in these parts. Faculties to bless beads. Forwarding a book-marker to Dr. Kirby as a Xmas box. [Discovered to be missing 10 June 1977].

255 21 December Holograph letter from A. Capalti, [], to Kirby: Inform 1864 Bishop of Galway that Rev. Peter Daly has been absolved and can celebrate Mass on Xmas Day. [see KIR/1864/245]. 1p

256 23 December Holograph letter from Thomas Browne, Administrator, 1864 Sexton Street, Limerick, to Kirby: Matrimonial dispensation from impediment of 2° consanguinity. 3pp

257 23 December Holograph letter from J. Bernard Burke, Ulster K.A., Rome 1864 to Kirby: Returning to Ireland owing to death of near relative and thanking Dr. Kirby for his kindness. 3pp

258 26 December Holograph letter from +John MacEvilly, Galway, to Kirby: 1864 Thanks for telegram regarding KIR/1864/255. Rev. Daly has finally published the apology agreed upon, after having published one of his own. Enclosing a trifle. Models Schools are all but done for in Galway. Details. An account of a letter to the Cardinal regarding the annexation of Kilfenora and Kilmacduagh into the diocese of Galway, with details and reason for this course. 5pp

259 27 December Holograph letter from Mary O'Mara, 3 Rue de 1864 Chateaubriand, Champs Elysés, to Kirby: Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Browne and daughter Mrs. Chappell. 2pp

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260 27 December Holograph letter from +John Kilduff, Longford, to Kirby: 1864 Greetings for the Holy Season. Requests 'sanatio' of a marriage for which a dispensation from 1° and 2° affinity was granted by the writer. 3pp

261 28-30 Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: December Granting Dr. Kirby permission to marry Mr. Joseph 1864 Woodlock and Amelia Grace Duggan. Enclosing a rescript of dispensation granted 30/12/64. [see KIR/1865/2]. 2 items

262 28 December Holograph letter from Giannandrea Granulo de Cavalieri, 1864 [Veroli], to Kirby: New Year greeting from the writer, his Mamma, Zia, etc. 2pp

263 28 December Holograph letter from James Rice, Queenstown, [Cobh], to 1864 Kirby: Matrimonial dispensation from 2° and 2° consanguinity for John Leahy and Frances O'Keeffe. 3pp

264 30 December Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1864 Reference to KIR/1864/261. Reasons for dispensation and outcry by friends against it. In Ireland the marriage would be invalid by law, "high tone of morality is likely to be scandalized the Protestants will be offended ". 1p

265 30 December Holograph letter from +P. Dorrian, Coadjutor Bishop, 1864 Belfast, to Kirby: Thanks for most generous offering. Forwarding one half of £10 bill to Dr. Kirby for services rendered. Reference to two troublesome nuns, Sr. M. Patrick [McKeown] and Sr. M. Stanislaus [Savage], Convent of Mercy, Downpatrick, and requests dispensation from the Holy Father so that they can be removed. Details given. 4pp

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266 [31] Holograph letter from +P.B. Geoghegan, St. Isidore's December College, to Kirby: Change of weather prevents the writer 1864 from attending the Exhibition given by the students of the Irish College Rome. [Letter dated 'Oct. 5 S. John Ev.'- the fifth day of the octave of the feast of St. John the Evangelist is 31 December.] 1p

1 3 January Holograph letter from +J.P. Leahy, Violet Hill, Newry, to 1865 Kirby: Thanks for kindness. Permission of non-residence for Rev. Finnegan granted [see KIR/1864/220]. Reference to Cardinal Barnabo's illness. 3pp

2 4 January Holograph letter from Bartholomew Woodlock, Cork, to 1865 Kirby: Anxious about the decision regarding admission of laity to university management. Reference to Catholic university education in England and to a plan to establish in Dublin a House for English Catholic students. Writer would favour this as it would tend to strengthen the cause of Catholic University Dublin. Requesting Dr. Kirby to do his utmost to prevent a petition for the marriage of his brother Joseph, to his late wife's sister, being granted. Details [see KIR/1864/261]. 4pp

3 4 January Holograph letter from +P. Dorrian, Coadjutor Bishop, 1865 Belfast, to Kirby: Forwarding second half of £10 bill to Dr. Kirby. [see KIR/1864/265]. 1p

4 6 January Holograph letter from Thomas Browne, Sexton Street, 1865 Limerick, to Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to enquire if a Protestant man's willingness to become a Catholic in order to save his fiancée's good name, is sufficient motive for embracing the Catholic faith. 4pp

5 7 January Holograph letter from Austin Duggan, 58 Mountjoy Square, 1865 Dublin, to Kirby: More regarding marriage of Mr. Woodlock and the writer's sister [see KIR/1865/2], Requests Dr. Kirby to stop the dispensation. The parties have gone to Rome to obtain it. 5pp

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6 8 January Holograph letter from Talbot de Malahide, 9 Via Condotti, 1865 Rome, to Kirby: Declining Dr. Kirby's invitation to Irish College owing to ill health. 1p

6 a 8 January Holograph letter from E. N. Byrne, Dublin, to Kirby: Death 1865 of her sister. Details. Thanks for sympathy and advice. Enclosing £5 for Masses. 6pp

7 9 January Holograph letter from +Faternato [], Vescovo di Veroli, to 1865 Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to tell him the exact sum contributed by his Diocese in 1847, to the suffering Irish. 1p

8 16 January Holograph letter from Patrick Sheridan, Chapel House, 1865 Moate, Westmeath, to Kirby: Matrimonial dispensation from 1° and 2° affinity for Patrick Doolin and Sarah Clavin. 3pp

9 17 January Holograph letter from +D. O'Brien, Waterford, to Kirby: 1865 Forwarding £10 to Dr. Kirby as agent and £2 to pay for facsimiles of paintings of the Catacombs. Reference to receiving double copies of "l'unità Cattolica" and reference to Acta Pii IX. His Holiness has astounded his enemies by his vigorous condemnation of modern errors. 3pp

10 17 January Holograph letter from Daniel Lee, Fountain Street, 1865 Manchester, to Kirby: Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Critchley. 2pp

11 18 January Holograph note from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1865 Forwarding Dr. Woodlock's objection to the proposed marriage of his brother [see KIR/1865/5]. If dispensation is granted, keep the writer's name out of it as he would be assailed for breaking the laws of the country. Reference to Mrs. Grattan and to her two daughters, who want to join the convent. 4pp

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12 18 January Holograph letter from E.J. Murphy, P.P., Clonmeen, Cork, 1865 to Kirby: Matrimonial dispensation for Edward Toote and Mary O'Callaghan, from 2° and 2° consanguinity. Married already by civil law. Details. 4pp

13 20 January Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: 1865 Petitioning 1. that in the Diocese of Armagh, the annual confession and Paschal Communion would do for the confession and Communion of the Jubilee. 2. That the time for gaining the Jubilee Indulgences be extended to three months. Also faculties to bless beads of certain named priests. 6pp

14 20 January Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: 1865 Petitioning 1. that the Easter Confession and Communion suffice to gain the Jubilee indulgences. 2. That the time of Jubilee be extended to the period in which the Easter duty can be fulfilled. 3. Renewal of extraordinary powers. 4] Faculties to bless beads etc. for Rev. Edmond O'Shaughnessy, P.P., Drungan. Enclosed - Petition. 2 items.

15 21 January Holograph letter from Sr. M. Mag. Regis Gallis, Waterford, 1865 to Kirby: Thanks for letter and rosary beads. Reference to bazaar, which raised £236; to their fine schools and orphanages etc. 4pp

16 23 January Holograph letter from Daniel Lee, Manchester, to Kirby: 1865 Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Critchley and Mr. Wilson. 4pp

17 25 January Holograph letter from Abate Vincenzio d'Avinoz, Torino, to 1865 Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to make some changes in his article, 'History of Catholic Faith in Ireland', for writer's encyclopaedia; namely, add number of priests etc, etc. Postscript in Dr. Kirby's hand. Statistics of number of Catholics etc. as taken from Catholic Directory, Dublin, 1865. 2pp

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18 29 January Holograph letter from Sr. Mary Catherine de Ricci [niece], 1865 St. Catherine's Convent, Sion Hill, to Kirby: Convent and family news. 4pp

19 30 January Holograph letter from John Bourke, Pallaskenny, to Kirby: 1865 Now in Pallaskenny parish, due no doubt, to Dr. Kirby's mention of the writer to Dr. Butler. Description and details of the parish. Reference to William Kirby's health, etc, and to other relations of Dr. Kirby. Faculties to bless beads, etc, for Very Rev. John Noonan, P.P., Galbally. 4pp

20 a January 1865 A copy of holograph letter from [writer uncertain], to Kirby: Relating to Dr. Taylor's proposal, Kildare and Leighlin Diocese. The writer, at the request of the Cardinal Prefect read the letter of the Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin and that of the Parish Priest of Maryboro, and approves of the plan to build some house and establish a burse in Rome for a student; the plan seems to be financed by the P.P., Maryboro. 2pp

20 31 January Holograph letter from James Murray, Dublin, to Kirby: 1865 Acknowledging receipt of £10, stipend given to Dr. Kirby on marrying Mr. Woodlock. [see KIR/1865/11]. Mr. Woodlock had no domicile so money was divided equally between Sisters of Mercy and Sisters of Charity. Will send Dr. Kirby a copy of the 'Tablet' which contains a Memorial to the Propaganda on the University of Oxford. Reference to Mr. Monsell and his influence for good or evil. Other page - Reference to Mr. Woodlock's marriage. Sending the "Record" which contains a translation of the Syllabus. Association progressing slowly. Reference to Killaloe election for a Coadjutor. Candidates - 1. N. Power, 2. Dr. Kelly, 3. Dr. Kenny. 4pp

21 January 1865 Holograph letter from Sister Mary of Jesus, Geraghty, Warrenmount, Dublin, to Kirby: Ask P. Tynan, student in Irish College Rome, did he get the six directories of the Carmelite Order of 1865 etc., for the writer's convent, from the Carmelite Fathers, Rome. 3pp

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22 1 February Holograph letter from William Kirby, [10 Eden Street], 1865 Limerick, to Kirby: Writer's health. Nelly's allowance from Dr. Kirby arrived. Faculties for Rev. Sheridan to bless beads. 2pp

23 1 February Holograph letter from George Talbot, Vatican, to Kirby: 1865 Cannot accept invitation to dinner. In attendance on the Holy Father. 1p

24 2 February Holograph letter from Daniel Lee, Manchester, to Kirby: 1865 Introducing Mr. McNaughton and friends. 3pp

25 3 February Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1865 Introducing Rev. Patrick McCabe. 1p

26 3 February Holograph letter from M. Murphy, Rome, to Kirby: 1865 Declining Dr. Kirby's invitation to dinner, owing to having to remain with his wife, who is ill. Thanks for the candle. 2pp

27 5 February Holograph letter from E.N. Byrne, Dublin, to Kirby: The 1865 writer's health. Forwarding other half of £5 for Masses for Mrs. Cassin, etc. [see KIR/1865/6a]. Weather bad. Reference to her late sister's children. Marriage of Miss Kelly to Stephen Taafe, Louth. Mrs. Kelly's troubles. Encyclical produced a powerful sensation in France. Reference to Dupenloup's letter. 8pp

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28 6 February Holograph letter from +P. Dorrian, Belfast, to Kirby: More 1865 reference to the troublesome nuns of Downpatrick [see KIR/ 265,1864/]. The Encyclical [and accompanying Syllabus] is the most glorious event of modern times. Whigs and their Catholic supporters must give ground on seeing the condemnation of their views regarding Education and Temporal power. Irish need to be more consistent and unified. Explained these points in all churches in Belfast. It is unfortunate that Priests were for a time withdrawn from Politics, as the people were thus led astray. The New Association should do good but will take time. Reference to Bishops of France and their glorious Pastorals. 4pp

29 6 February Holograph letter from Walter Cantwell, P.P., Ardfinnan, 1865 Clonmel, to Kirby: Requests permission to start Confraternity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. 4pp

30 7 February Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Drogheda, to Kirby: 1865 Apostolic briefs for Dr. Donnelly have arrived and he is to be consecrated on Quinquagesima Sunday [Clogher Diocese]. Awaiting answer to Petition regarding Jubilee [see KIR/1865/13]. Preparing a translation of the Encyclical for the Diocese. Bishop of Orleans has struck a great blow against the Convention and against the treatment of the Encyclical by the French Government. Dr. Cullen is preparing something good on the Encyclical. 4pp

31 8 February Holograph letter from Margaret Kepple, Anakissy, to 1865 Kirby: Thanks for letter, scapulars and cross. Reference to her grandson, who it seems was dismissed from the Irish College Rome. An affirmation of his good character. Request habit and cord from Rome for her last long journey. Reference to the dismissal of Mr. Buckley from Irish College Rome [from his mother], Ellen Buckley, Anakissy. 4pp

32 8 February Holograph letter from +George Butler, Park House, 1865 Limerick, to Kirby: Send home Mr. McNamara and Mr. Gleeson for immediate missionary duty, if suited. 3pp

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33 10 February Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Misses 1865 Grattan are determined to join Mrs. Law [some order of nuns]. Speak to Mrs. Grattan who is in Rome and try to get her to agree to their wishes. 2pp

34 11 February Holograph letter from Sr. Mary de Sales, Cooke, Ursulines, 1865 St. Mary's, Waterford, to Kirby: Introducing Mr. John Fallow, brother of Sister Mary Antonia. 4pp

35 13 February Holograph letter from +Paul Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1865 Introducing Mr. John Fallow. Details. 4pp

36 16 February Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1865 Reference to Mrs. Grattan's opposition to her daughters' desire to become nuns [see KIR/1865/33]. Mr. Woodlock and bride have returned and friends are quiet. Hopes that the English petition for mixed education will be a fiasco. Reference to a proposed exhibition in Dublin next May. Writer has been asked by a Mr. McDonnell to take care of some Roman Articles, to be sent by Cardinal Antonelli. Has Rome promised to send anything? 4pp

37 19 February Holograph letter from +John Kilduff, Longford, to Kirby: 1865 Renewal of sexennium faculties. "The howl of madness, rage and despair, which the Holy Father's Encyclical has raised among the turbulent spirits of the age is the greatest tribute that could be paid to the character of the Illustrious Pio Nono, and to the Encyclical. Praise for Fathers O'Beirne and Duffy. 4pp

38 20 February Holograph letter from R. Therry, 6 Rue Castiglione, Paris, 1865 to Kirby: Introducing his son, a captain of the 105th Regiment, on leave from Madras. Details. Cardinal Wiseman's death is a great loss to English Catholics, "and indeed Catholics everywhere ". 3pp

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39 21 February Holograph letter from Daniel Lee, Manchester, to Kirby: 1865 Introducing Mr. MacNaghton and Mr. E. Armitage. Cardinal Wiseman's death is a great loss. 3pp

40 23 February Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: 1865 Requesting Dr. Kirby to attend to the enclosed application for a dispensation forwarded by Michael Dolland, P.P., Kilmichael, for James Crowe and Martha Fodge. Attached - Recommendation from +P. Leahy. 4pp

41 23 February Holograph letter from John McCarthy, Mallow, to Kirby: 1865 Thanks for beads. Regard for Pio Nono with reference to his great Encyclical against the evils of our time, which evil is creeping into Ireland in the form of Secret Societies. Growth of religion, especially in its ritual observances. Reference to building of a convent and its debts. Rev. Mother requests a prize from Rome to help out their bazaar.

42 24 February Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 15 1865 years a Bishop to-day. Reference to Cardinal Wiseman's funeral and to a pain in writer's hip, which kept him from attending. Reference to Fr. Lavelle and to his article in the 'Connaught Patriot', which states that Propaganda told the Bishop of Philadelphia to let the Fenians alone. It can't be true? The Fenians are totally against the Church. Reference to contributors to the 'Irish People', which special mention of the life and death of the apostate O'Leary. Even the pupils of the Queen's College go against the Government. 2pp

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43 2 March 1865 Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Dr. Moran: The vineyard opposite the refectory should be bought. Will suggest to Dr. Butler to send you £1200 and will try to beg to borrow the remaining £300. Published another Pastoral on St. Patrick and writing also for the Jubilee. Reference to mission. Fenians are coming out in their true colours. They insulted the priests in Tipperary. Reference to Mr. Moore and Father Palgrave, who have returned to heresy. Royal commission to be set up to investigate the marriage laws of the Kingdom. 1p

44 3 March 1865 Holograph letter from A. R. Reynolds, Philadelphia, to Kirby: Renewing remittance to cover last three years. Possibility of having a Mass offered daily in Rome for her late husband. Reference to American war, the fortune made by some and poverty of the multitude. Reference to Mrs. Spencer and family; to Mr. and Mrs. Chandler; to Dr. Newman's "Apologia pro vita sua" and to the Pope's Encyclical, which caused great commotion. 4pp

45 5 March 1865 Holograph letter from John Doherty, Millstreet, Co. Cork, to Kirby: Bishop of Kerry directs the writer to request a dispensation that Nicholas M. O'Donnell [Catholic] who married Jane Chesney, [Protestant], in the presence of a Protestant Minister, may renew marriage contract before a priest. Details. 4pp

46 5 March 1865 Holograph letter from John MacHale, Tuam, to Kirby: Letter and document from the Penitentiary regarding Jubilee have arrived, copies of which have been sent to the Suffragan Sees. Many thanks. 1p

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47 6 March 1865 Holograph letter from Sr. Mary De Sales, Ursulines, St. Mary's, Waterford, to Kirby: Thanks for letter and music. Reference to John Fallow and his family [see KIR/1865/34]. The Pope's Encyclical is a masterpiece of heavenly teaching and French Bishops are coming out courageously. Spiritual bouquet for His Holiness. Reference to Cardinal Wiseman's death and support for Ursulines at Upton. Convent news and request for books. 4pp

48 7 March 1865 Holograph letter from Ellen Byrne, Brookfield Place, to Kirby: Thanks for money. Reference to William's [Kirby] health and to the writer's and William's affairs, especially financial ones. 4pp

49 8 March 1865 Holograph letter from J. Henry O.B. Redmond, 5 Scala di Posta Murata, Toscana, Livorno, to Kirby: Is there an Italian translation of Cardinal Wiseman's work "Lectures on the Principal Doctrines and Practices of the Catholic Church"? Were his first great lectures delivered at Moorfields in 1836? 2pp

50 8 March 1865 Holograph letter from +W. Turner, Bishop's House, Salford, to Kirby: Introducing Mr. Philip Watson Braybrooke, a civil servant in Ceylon. 2pp

51 9 March 1865 Holograph letter from John Francis Maguire, House of Commons, to Kirby: Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Gill, Dublin. 2pp

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52 10 March Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1865 Preparing for the Jubilee - missions and pastorals on St. Patrick and on the Jubilee in book form. Requests permission to extend it to Low Sunday. Mr. Senior, poor law commissioner died in a train accident. Reference to petition to abolish Protestant oath taken by those who get Government situations. Hopes for success and also hopes that the Maynooth Gallican oath will disappear. Dr. Nulty's pastoral - some of it good and the remainder denounces some M.P.s and urges the priests to oppose evictions. Remarks on this. Reasons for prolongation of the Jubilee is that great efforts are being made to pervert the people, especially by bad books and Fenians attack on the priests. It is a bad business to elect Lord Talbot, a Protestant to represent the Pope here. Tell Baldini, "Ministro dell interno", that exhibition specimens sent from London to Dublin are at Clonliffe and are at his disposal. They are not worth £1.10.0. 2pp

53 10 March Holograph letter from +John MacEvilly, Galway, to Kirby: 1865 Hopes that contents of KIR/1864/258 arrived safely. Reference to Galway case [Rev. P. Daly] and hopes that its result pleased Rome. Account of his outrageous conduct since his restoration. Reference to Pope's glorious Encyclical and Bishop of Orleans's masterly exposition of it. Prospects in Ireland are saddening. People are being persecuted by landlords and are emigrating in shoals. Hopes that the new Association in Dublin will help the people. 4pp

54 11 March Holograph letter from W.H. Manning, 28 Via del Tritone, 1865 Rome, to Kirby: Sending an old servant of Mgr. Manning's, Biagio de Angelis, who, it seems, is anxious to find employment with Dr. Cullen. 1p

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55 13 March Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: Thanks 1865 for collection of Pontifical Allocutions, condensing the Propositions enumerated in the Syllabus [of errors]. Notified Pio Nono of adhesion to all he has said and done. Renovating the Cathedral and in order to raise funds, requests permission to apply to it the alms received in the Diocese during the Jubilee. [To gain the Jubilee indulgences it was necessary to give alms for the Holy See or the cause of religion]. If canonization takes place next year, the writer will go to Rome then, instead of this year. Papers regarding coadjutor for Killaloe have been forwarded to Rome. 4pp

56 13 March Holograph letter from +George Butler, Limerick, to Kirby: 1865 Reference to the establishment of Limerick Burses in Irish College, by purchasing for the college a piece of land adjoining the Vineyard. Requests information regarding interest the college will pay and nature of title secured to the Burses, etc. [see KIR/1865/43]. Letter from Cardinal Barnabo conferring degree of D.D. on Rev. Michael Fitzgerald has arrived. 4pp

57 13 March Holograph letter from Madre Giacinta Poncini, [], to Kirby: 1865 Informing Dr. Kirby that they cannot take "Pimpinelli" into their institution until after Easter. 3pp

58 14 March Holograph letter from +W. Keane, Queenstown, [Cobh], to 1865 Kirby: Forwarding £20, honorarium for Dr. Kirby for this year and last year. Inform Roman Committee that the Peter's Pence Association is established in the Cloyne Diocese. Forwarding pastoral in pamphlet form. Reference to how Pio Nono so nobly discharges his duties. St. Colman's is full and Dr. Croke suffering from rheumatism. Question regarding obligation of visiting Rome and concerning "relatio status" of the diocese. Ireland is suffering and Spring brings an increase of emigration. Government doing nothing. 4pp

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59 17 March Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1865 Requesting, again, a prolongation of Jubilee, which was started on 2nd Sunday of Lent. Reference to missions and crowds doing the Jubilee. Keep Jas Maher, recently ordained priest, for another year. There is need for Roman students to do extra year's study in order to compete with Maynooth men for high positions. Reference to Misses Grattan; to Pontifical Mass on St. Patrick's Day and ceremonies done by Clonliffe students. Reference to KIR/1865/56 and to Mgr. Rowland, who once presided over Irish College Paris, who now has delivered a vile speech against the Pope. 3pp

60 19 March Holograph letter from George T. Marartney, Tarpay, Notre, 1865 to Kirby: Giving Dr. Kirby a gift of a book. 2pp

61 24 March Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Again 1865 requesting extension of the Jubilee, in order to cope with all the confessions etc. Details. More regarding Misses Grattan, who wish to join the Poor Clares of Drumshambo and enclosing a letter from them to their mother. 2pp

62 27 March Holograph letter from Mary Fleming, 3 Eccles Street, 1865 Dublin, to Kirby: Thanks for beads, etc., and requests a rosary of six decades for a friend. Reference to Eliza Butler and her family. 4pp

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63 28 March Holograph letter from +J.P. Leahy, Violet Hill, Newry, to 1865 Kirby: Matrimonial dispensation from impediment of 1° affinity. Requests information regarding free place in Propaganda for Michael McConville. Also that the indulgence attached to reciting the Litany of the Holy Name of Jesus in Latin, be extended to a translation into the vernacular. More regarding Rev. Fr. Polin [see KIR/1864/220]. The writer does not agree with Canon Keogh, compiler of the Irish Directory, that the laity should kneel at all parts of the Mass, except for the Gospel. The old custom of standing for the Credo could be continued. Reference to practice in Rome. Reference to Mr., Mrs. and Miss Ross. 4pp

64 29 March Holograph letter from +T. Furlong, Wexford, to Kirby: 1865 Requesting Rome's decision regarding a marriage contract, which the writer is inclined to think is invalid, since the man went through the form of marriage through fear of the curate. Details. 8pp

65 30 March Holograph letter from +James E. Wood, Bishop of 1865 Philadelphia, to Kirby: Introducing Rev. William Keane. 1p

66 31 March Holograph letter from W. Fitzgerald, St. John's, Limerick, 1865 to Kirby: Introducing Rev. W. Quinn. Rev. O'Grady requests permission to say Votive Mass of B.V.M. owing to failing sight. 4pp

67 [] March 1865 Holograph letter from Sr. Patricia, Ursuline Convent, to Kirby: Reference to feasts of St. Agatha and of St. Patrick on which latter the Rev. Burke O.P. preached a sermon. Come to Ireland before all the old friends are dead. Reference to writer's health. 4pp

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68 Good Friday Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: [] March 1865Requesting permission to apply Jubilee alms to the Cathedral. Inform the Cardinal that owing to work on the Cathedral the writer cannot go to Rome until next year, for his 'ad limina' visit. A Bishop has been appointed to Killaloe after two years' vacancy. [+N. Power]. Requests permission to appoint Mother M. Joseph Ryan, as superior of Presentation Convent in Cashel for another three years. Reasons and details of growth of convents in Cashel and Thurles. 4pp

69 3 April 1865 Holograph letter from Julia Mary Kenney, Kilclogher, to [Miss Kelly]: Requesting her to ask Dr. Kirby to obtain for the church of St. William of York, Skehanagh, which was built by her brother, two altar stones, with plenary indulgences attached, one for the souls in Purgatory and the other for the living. Details. Also that James C. Fitzgerald Kenny, Esq., Kilclogher, and N.T. Kenney, Corrandoo Park, have permission to have Mass said in their houses. 4pp

70 4 April 1865 Holograph letter from A. Capalti, [], to Kirby: Holy Father grants Archbishop of Cashel permission to extend the Jubilee. 1p

71 5 April 1865 Holograph letter from Austin Duggan, 58 Mountjoy Square, Dublin, to Kirby: Pointing out to Dr. Kirby the serious mistake he and Dr. Cullen made in obtaining the dispensation for Mr. Woodlock to marry the writer's sister, Emily. Details. 4pp

72 5 April 1865 Holograph letter from John Francis Maguire, London, to Kirby: Introducing Mr. Still and Mr. Hegarty and daughters of Cork. 3pp

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73 6 April 1865 Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Drogheda, to Kirby: Great surprise felt by the writer on the reception of a prize - two vases from the Tuilleries - for the Armagh bazaar from the Emperor Napoleon III. Against the writer's wishes someone wrote to Abbé Lacroix, Administrator of Irish Foundations in France, who requested the Empress and Emperor. Details. Since the item has been published by the 'Civilta Cattolica' the writer would be sorry to have the Pope think he had requested the prize on his own initiative. 4pp

74 7 April 1865 Holograph letter from Mary Kelly, Newtown, Ballyglunin, to Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to attend to the requests of KIR/1865/69 and those of KIR/1864/189. Enquiring after a number of people in Rome. 7pp

75 8 April 1865 Holograph letter from +George Butler, Limerick, to Kirby: Thanks for satisfactory information regarding Burses. Will forward the money to establish two burses [see KIR/1865/56]. Requests that the Jubilee Alms of the Diocese be given to the Female Orphanage, which is £400 in debt. Reference to need of an orphanage to counteract Proselytism. Pleased with Mr. McNamara, who has started on the mission. 4pp

76 9 April 1865 Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to let him know by telegram - The result of two dispensations requested 1. P.J. O'Callaghan wishes to marry an old Protestant Lady, Mrs. Beauchamp Coldough. 2. Son of Protestant Bishop of Limerick, Rt. Rev. Dr. Griffin, wishes to marry his cousin Miss Griffin [Catholic], Dublin and promises to become a Catholic on death of his father. Details. Redemptorists, who are giving a Mission in Immaculate Conception Church, Marlborough St., request that T. Standish O'Grady, Adare, Limerick, be permitted to say a Votive Mass of the B.V.M. owing to failing sight [see KIR/1865/66]. Details of the successful mission. Reference to Misses and Mrs. Grattan of previous letters. 2pp

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77 9 April 1865 Holograph letter from Florence McCarthy, Tralee, to Kirby: Renewing acquaintance with Dr. Kirby. Forwarding £10 to help pay part of the writer's bill with Dr. Kirby. Reference to his health and duties. 4pp

78 11 April 1865 Holograph letter from Florence McCarthy, Tralee, to Kirby: Forwarding an enclosed order from Mr. Godley to pay his son's half-yearly pension and expenses. 3pp

79 12 April 1865 Holograph letter from +John Kilduff, Longford, to Kirby: Requesting permission from the Holy See to apply the Jubilee Alms to the paying of debts due to the new Seminary. 3pp

80 12 April 1865 Holograph letter from +L. Gillooly, Sligo, to Kirby: Forwarding £240 Peter's Pence. Details of contributors. Reference to the late Parliamentary discussion, which is occupying the public mind. 1p

81 19 April 1865 Telegram from Rev. English, Waterford, to Kirby: Requesting dispensation for Thomas Hazleton [Protestant] and Bridget Ryan [Catholic]. 1p

82 19 April 1865 Holograph letter from +Nicholas Conaty, Cavan, to Kirby: Inform Propaganda of the death of Dr. Browne on the 11th instant. Details of the funeral. Requests powers of the Formula VI and all faculties granted Irish Bishops. 2pp

83 19 April 1865 Holograph letter from Mr. E. Monteith, 14 Trinita dei Monti, to Kirby: Inviting Dr. Kirby to dinner.

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84 20 April 1865 Holograph letter from Thomas English, Waterford, to Kirby: Reference to pleasant trip with Fr. Foran, which included the Holy Land, and thanking Dr. Kirby for his kindness. Bishop is well and has donated an altar for the Lady's Chapel of the Cathedral. Reference to work during Lent; to Fr. Cantwell's accident; to dispensation [see KIR/1865/81]. 4pp

85 21 April 1865 Holograph letter from Mary E. Rhodes, Hoddersfield, Carrigaline, Cork, to Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby's prayers and those of the students during the Novena they are offering for the conversion of near relatives. Writer's sister leaves for England to become a Franciscan nun. 3pp

86 21 April 1865 Holograph letter from [Mary McGettigan], [], to Kirby: Forwarding something. 2pp

87 21 April 1865 Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: A long letter regarding Military Chaplains, especially around Dublin, concerning whom the writer has written to Propaganda. Need of Catholic chapels in the military barracks. Does not approve of having one church for Protestant and Catholic ceremonies. Reference to the Chaplain of the Hibernian School. Many details. Reference to a letter from the Cardinal regarding Misses Grattan. Writer gives his opinion on the matter. Disposing of the interest of the "consolidate" to Dr. Kirby [£20] and to Dr. Moran. Tell the Ministro di Lavoro about the exhibition samples being in Dublin. Details regarding coming exhibition. A building is being erected at a cost of £100,000, when there is so much poverty in the country. Rising prices of meat. Distress in the land. Jubilee was a tremendous success in Dublin. Details. 4pp

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88 22 April 1865 Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Drogheda, to Kirby: Writing to Cardinal Barnabo to present Dr. Denvir's resignation of Down and Connor, to His Holiness, with a request that he be given £400 per annum, pension. Dr. Browne, Cavan, dead and buried. Details. Get Dr. Conaty all faculties, if he has not written himself. [see KIR/1865/82]. 4pp

89 25 April 1865 Holograph letter from Fanny and Marion Grattan, Franciscan Convent, Drumshambo, Leitrim, to Dr. Cullen: It seems to be a letter to Dr. Cullen, informing him that they have entered the Franciscan convent of the Third Order and are quite satisfied with the rules and constitutions of that order. Reference to mother's opposition. 4pp

90 25 April 1865 Holograph letter from +Paul Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: More regarding Misses Grattan. Wrote to the Cardinal about them, with reference to Canon Oakley and Dr. Maguire's [V.G. to late Cardinal Wiseman] praise of the order. They have left Dublin and gone to Drumshambo [see KIR/1865/89]. Drs. MacHale and Derry have gone to Rome. Forwarding a Connaught Patriot with a letter of Fr. Lavelle's against M. O'Reilly. 3pp

91 27 April 1865 Holograph letter from R.B. O'Brien, V.G. Archdeacon, Newcastle West, to Kirby: An account of the reasons why the writer ceased to govern and control the Young Men's Society in Ireland, chiefly because of the opposition of some Bishops to the system. Requests a prize from Rome for the Bazaar in aid of Church building and also something from the Pope. 4pp

92 30 April 1865 Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: More regarding the Misses Grattan, who were determined to enter the convent. Writer has a severe cold. Winter severe but Spring good. 2pp

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93 2 May 1865 Holograph letter from +P. Dorrian, Belfast, to Kirby: Informing Dr. Kirby that Mr. McKenna [Editor of a paper in Belfast] on whom some influential dignitary in Rome, called Ruggiero, wishes to bestow some honour, is a most unworthy person. He is the 'bunkum orator' to whom 'The Tablet' recently alluded and unworthy to be at the head of a Catholic newspaper. Inform Rome of this. Requests permission to apply Jubilee alms to the building of a Hall in the Diocesan Seminary, where priests might begin to assemble for retreats. Reference to a conference in Dublin with the committee of the National Association. Perfect amalgamation achieved. Details. 2pp

94 2 May 1865 Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Enclosing £120 Peter's Pence. Reference to Mr. McKenna [see KIR/1865/93] and to the probability that Dr. Denvir may be induced to give him a "nihil obstat". Resist the honour. Reference to opening of the great exhibition next week in Dublin, which the Prince of Wales is to attend. In spite of help given, the writer has not been invited. 'I think it will become bankrupt'. Reference to the fearful death of Lincoln in a theatre on Good Friday. Reference to a Rev. James Capin [Cassin], a former student of Dublin diocese and who is now in California and who goes to Rome to defend his case. Get him to submit. 3pp

95 4 May 1865 Holograph letter from James Savage, Posta Restante, Boulogne, France, to Kirby: The writer, who was a Meath priest, but owing to some transgression was obliged to leave the Diocese on a £40 per annum pension in 1857, now asks Dr. Kirby to approach Cardinal Barnabo regarding his restoration and regarding the possibility of taking up duty in London for a few months. Account of life since 1857. Enclosed - Draft of Petition [in part]. 2 items

96 5 May 1865 Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: Enclosing £10 for Dr. Kirby. Requests faculties to bless beads etc 'ad quinquennium'. Reference to Rev. Mr. Scully and need for him in the diocese. More regarding transportation of vestments to Ireland. 4pp

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97 8 May 1865 Holograph letter from N. Power [future Coadjutor Bishop], Killaloe, to Kirby: Briefs have not arrived yet. Bishop still in Paris and little hopes for his recovery. Reference to his election to Coadjutorship of Killaloe. Consecration takes place at Nenagh and Dr. Moriarty is to preach. Could Dr. Kirby take in two students fom the Diocese. 4pp

98 10 May 1865 Holograph letter from Halley, P.P., Dungarven, to Kirby: Matrimonial dispensation, 1° affinity 'ex commercio illicito'. Reference to altar of marble and Immaculate Conception statue from Rome in his church. Request privilege of 'Altare Priveligatum'. Reference to support given to the Pope; to growth of religion and education in his 43 years in the parish of Dungarvan. Reference to Jubilee and to emigration. 4pp

99 30 May 1865 Holograph letter from +D. O'Brien, Waterford, to Kirby: Requests permission to consecrate Holy Oils at a Private Mass owing to the Holy Thursday supply running short. Reference to a testimonial in favour of Dr. MacHale being signed by some priests in the Diocese and by Dr. Halley [see KIR/1865/98]. Probably to prove his popularity to His Holiness. Jubilee opened on May 1st and reference to its great success. 3pp

100 10 May 1865 Holograph letter from +B. Durcan, Ballaghaderreen, to Kirby: Request to apply Jubilee Alms to the completion of the Cathedral. 2pp

101 15 May 1865 Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: Hasten the request to re-elect the present superioress of the Cashel Presentation Convent for another three years. 2pp

102 16 May 1865 Holograph letter from Baldini, Ministero del Commercio e dei Lavori Pubblici, [Rome], to Kirby: Acknowledging receipt of Dr. Kirby's letter, informing them that the Archbishop of Dublin has received the Roman exhibits from London for the exhibition in Dublin. 1p

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103 16 May 1865 Holograph letter from +P. Dorrian, Belfast, to Kirby: Requesting an extension of the Jubilee period for Down and Connor. Answer by telegram. 1p

104 18 May 1865 Holograph letter fom +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Reference to a large statue of the Pope exhibited in the Dublin exhibition. The sculptor is from the Ospizio di S. Michele, and the price is £750. Make enquiries regarding the correct price as the writer would like to purchase it for Dublin. Reference to Mrs. Grattan and hopes that the Misses Grattan will help to extend a flourishing convent in Leitrim. [Dr. Russell], Maynooth, has been commissioned to superintend the publication of the documents connected with the great affairs of Ireland and Cromwell in 1641.

105 19 May 1865 Holograph letter from Charles O'Reilly, Killinkere, Virginia, Co. Cavan, to Kirby: Requesting a matrimonial dispensation, 2° affinity, 'ex commercio illicito'. Thanking Dr. Kirby for his kindness while a student in Irish College. Requests to know how much he owes the college. 3pp

106 20 May 1865 Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: Forwarding the amount of the bill for the vestments. 1p

106 a 20 May 1865 Holograph letter from W. FitzGerald, St. John's, Limerick, to Kirby: More details regarding some matrimonial dispensation in a case of mixed marriage. 4pp

107 21 May 1865 Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Requesting that Cardinal Reisach and Cardinal Barnabo read the enclosed sketch of the constitutions of the Catholic University for Dr. Woodlock in order to see if it would be approved if adopted by the Irish Bishops. Dr. Woodlock says that it is a copy of the statutes of the Sapienza and gives laymen some little say in the government of the University. 1p

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107 a 21 May 1865 Holograph letter from Morgan O'Brien, Mitchelstown, to Kirby: Requests a declaration or a solution from Rome regarding the confliction of the feasts of the Church around Pentecost, and those of the Jubilee. 3pp

108 23 May 1865 Holograph letter from Ellen Byrne [sister], 2 Brookfield Place, Blackrock, Dublin, to Kirby: Family news and that of her relatives. Requests a favour for three orphans, by name of Byrne, who are attempting to run a dairy farm and are being robbed by their servants. 4pp

109 23 May 1865 Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: Glad to hear that Dr. Denvir's resignation has been accepted. Matrimonial dispensation, 1° affinity for James O'Hare and Margaret Daly. Don't prepay letters to the writer, who is being teased about old Roman postage stamps. 4pp

110 24 May 1865 Holograph letter from Robert W. Sutton, Via S. Ignazio 9, Rome, to Kirby: Requests a reference in order to enter the Collegio Pio. Reference to a visit to the Police Office. 1p

111 24 May 1865 Holograph letter from +E. Walsh, Kilkenny, to Kirby: At request of Cardinal Barnabo, the writer grants permission to Rev. Nicholas Murphy to be attached to the English Province of Hong-Kong for the sake of Irish Catholics there. 1p

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112 25 May 1865 Holograph letter from +Nicholas Conaty, Virginia, to Kirby: Requests Dr. Kirby to attend to requests of KIR/1865/82. Reform is badly needed in the Seminary at Cavan. Most of the students are externs and live in the whisky shops of Cavan town. The writer intends to erect a new Seminary outside of Cavan town and, to finance his plans, wishes that the revenues of Crosserlough, after parish needs has been supplied, be made over to the support of the Seminary. Also that the parish of Castlerahan be made a mensal parish and together with Cavan parish be made over to the support of the Bishop. 4pp

113 27 May 1865 Two holograph letters, first letter from Sr. Sheil, Ursuline Convent, St. Mary's, Waterford, to Kirby: Paying a debt of £1.0.1. Request for prayers. Second letter from Sr. M. De Sales, Ursuline Convent, St. Mary's, Waterford, to Kirby: Thanks for attention to Mr. Fallon. Convent news. 4pp

114 28 May 1865 Holograph letter from +George Butler, Limerick, to Kirby: Requests that Dr. O'Brien be appointed Dean of Diocese of Limerick, to succeed the late Dean Cussen. Reference to the slight delay in forwarding the money for the Burses; to the tragic death of student Carroll on his arrival home; to Dr. Kirby's brother William and his reported richness. 4pp

115 31 May 1865 Holograph letter from Florence McCarthy, Tralee, to Kirby: Forwarding £5 to help clear off his debt with Dr. Kirby. Reference to great success of the Jubilee and praise for Irish as Catholics. 3pp

116 31 May 1865 Holograph letter from +P. Dorrian, Belfast, to Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to obtain a re-opening of the Jubilee, which is now on its last day, in order to facilitate the numbers who wish to go to Confessions, etc. Reference to the tremendous success it has been in Belfast. Fenians have come en masse to confession and communion. 3pp

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117 31 May 1865 Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: Dr. Denvir is satisfied with the arrangement made for his resignation. Hopes that the new Bishop of Killaloe will stop Rev. Jeremiah Vaughan from making speeches in Dublin. Requests dispensation from making the relatio status of the Diocese and from making the "ad limina" visit until 1870. Enclosed - Two drafts by Dr. Kirby regarding Armagh "ad limina" and "relatio status". 3 items

118 31 May 1865 Holograph letter from A. Capalti, Propaganda, to Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to forward certain instructions to the Bishop of Ferns, probably regarding KIR/1865/64. 1p

119 [] May 1865 Holograph letter from P. Meany, C.C., Ballyknock, Carrick- on-Suir, to Kirby: Request for a dispensation "in radice" and faculties to bless beads, etc. 2 items

120 [] May 1865 Holograph letter from William L. [Keng], Rome, to Kirby: Thanks for the loan of a book. 1p

121 [] May 1865 Holograph letter fom P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: Requests confirmation of the eligibility of the present Superioress, Presentation Order, to be Superioress for another three years. 4pp

122 [] May 1865 Holograph letter from Sr. M.C. di Ricci [niece], St. Catherine's [Sion Hill], to Kirby: Thanks for gift of crucifix and requests a very special Blessing from the Pope, particularly at the hour of death, for all in the community. Convent news. 4pp

123 2 June 1865 Holograph letter from John, Archbishop of New York, New York, to Kirby: Introducing Rev. Thomas Preston, Chancellor of the Diocese. 1p

124 2 June 1865 Holograph letter from P. Freyd, Rector, Seminaire Francais, Rue St. Claire 47, Rome, to Kirby: Invitation to dinner. 1p

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125 4 June 1865 Holograph letter from Thomas English, Waterford, to Kirby: Thanks for documents regarding mixed marriage. Reference to success of the Jubilee; to visitation by the Bishop; to Diocesan news. Request faculties to bless beads for Rev. Edward Power. 4pp

126 5 June 1865 Holograph letter from +D. Moriarty, Killarney, to Kirby: Reference to a request from a friend in Rome, to withdraw Rev. Maurice O'Connor. It would be better that the Cardinal Vicar should withdraw his celebret and advise him to come home. Reference to Bishop of Killaloe and to the probability that he might visit Rome on advice from his doctors. A letter from Rome inviting him there would frighten him though. 4pp

127 6 May 1865 Holograph letter from E. Foran, R.C.C., Dungarvan, Waterford, to Kirby: Requests Dr. Kirby to convey to the Cardinal Penitent] a certain document. Reference to payment of postage. 2pp

128 7 June 1865 Holograph letter from Giovanni Simeoni, [Vatican], to Kirby: Holy Father has now granted a certain dispensation. 1p

129 8 June 1865 Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: Request for two dispensations "in radice" from impediment of "commercio illicito" and suspected homicidium. Reference to ad limina visit and to the Article in "Irish Ecclesiastical Record", which states that the law binding Irish Bishops to make it in the years ending with 5, dates back to Sixtus Quintus. Deference to Archbishop of Dublin's good work in chastising Judge Keogh for his lecture on Milton. 3pp

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130 a 8 June 1865 Holograph letter from +J.P. Leahy, Violet Hill, Newry, to Kirby: Renewal of faculties to dispense in 2° and 2°. Account of how he deals with cases of incest before granting dispensation. Request to have stipends for Foundation Masses raised to that of Missae Manuales, and permission to have the foundation Masses for the late Bishop Lennon, said anywhere. Jubilees has been a great success. A few details. 4pp

130 8 June 1865 Holograph letter from +William Keane, Queenstown, to Kirby: Requests renewal of faculties to dispense in impediment 2° and 2° consanguinity and affinity. 3pp

131 12 June 1865 Holograph letter from James Powderly, Drogheda, to Kirby: Thanking Dr. Kirby for buying 20 books of tickets for the raffle to take place in the Bazaar in aid of Cathedral fund. Success of the Jubilee. Request for faculties to invest in the Blue Scapular of the Immaculate Conception. Bishop is well. 4pp

132 15 June 1865 Holograph letter from +E. Walsh, Kilkenny, to Kirby: Forwarding £304, Peter's Pence of last May. Requests Pope's Blessing for the people. 1p

133 15 June 1865 Holograph letter from +E. Walsh, Kilkenny, to Kirby: Enclosing a gift of £10. Requests dispensation from "ad limina" visit on account of old age. 1p

134 16 June 1865 Holograph letter from R. Errington, Conamella, Sorrento, Napoli, to Kirby: Requests news of Rome and of Mrs. Dodsworth. Reference to state of religion around Sorrento and Naples. Less bad than expected. 3pp

135 16 June 1865 Holograph letter from +D. Moriarty, Killarney, to Kirby: Requests collation of Rev. Jeremiah O'Connor to the parish of Liselton, with an injunction that he build a Parochial House. Tell Holy Father of the success of the Jubilee. 4pp

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136 22 June 1865 Holograph letter from O'Revaine [née Murray], Via Vittoria 24, Roma, to Kirby: Thanks for kindness and sympathy. The writer, a woman, who is in Rome, seems to be in some difficulty financially. 4pp

137 23 June 1865 Holograph letter fom +Nicholas Conaty, Virginia, to Kirby: Thanks for faculties. Reference to the request to Propaganda [see KIR/1865/112] and the need of a Seminary. Anxious to start Peter's Pence collection. 3pp

138 23 June 1865 Holograph letter fom Edward McDonald, St. Kyran's [Kieran's] College, Kilkenny, to Kirby: Thanks for painting presented to the chapel. 2pp

139 24 June 1865 Holograph letter from John V. Nugent, St. John's, Newfoundland, Land, to Kirby: Age and health of writer; his family affairs and afflictions. Introducing David O'Mara son of John O'Mara, formerly of Waterford, as a fit student for the priesthood. 3pp

140 27 June 1865 Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Sending a bill for £720 to pay for the statue [see KIR/1865/104]. Weather fine and harvest promises to be good. Government seems disposed to incorporate the University, as a college, with right to property and so establish a National University for conferring degrees. Reference to Judge Keogh and Mrs. Grattan. Dr. Mat Quinn appointed to Bathurst and Dr. Murray to Perth, Australia. 3pp

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141 27 June 1865 Holograph letter from + P. Dorrian, Belfast, to Kirby: Thanks for telegram bearing good news regarding extension of Jubilee. Reference to success of Jubilee, especially conversion of Protestants. Reference to a very cordial meeting between Drs. Cullen, MacHale, Keane, Derry, Nulty and the writer at Coffey's Hotel regarding National Association. Dr. MacHale agreed to join it if it followed the present proposed policy. There is a prospect of obtaining an arrangement regarding the University, without lowering its status, leaving education in the hands of the Bishops, etc. Peter's Pence collection starting soon in the diocese. Request dispensation from "ad limina" visit this year. 4pp

142 29 June 1865 Holograph letter from George Montgomery, Wednesbury, England, to Kirby: Forwarding £5 Peter's Pence money. Requests powers to enrol in the Scapulars, with reference to the many poor people from Tuam in his parish, who are "faithful and chaste yet ignorant and disorderly". Request privilege of keeping the feast of all the Roman Pontiffs. 2pp

143 30 June 1865 Holograph letter from Patrick Kennedy, Cashel, to Kirby: Requesting power to enrol in the Societies of the B.V.M. and other religious orders; to bless beads, etc. 1p

144 30 June 1865 Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Drogheda, to Kirby: Thanking Dr. Kirby for his £10 offering, through Rev. Powderly [KIR1865/131] for the Bazaar, which will give a profit of £5000. Dr. Kirby won some prizes. Sorry to hear that Vegezzi's mission has failed. 4pp

145 30 June 1865 Holograph letter from +N. Power, Killaloe, to Kirby: Reference to his consecration at Nenagh and good hopes for a friendly and happy reign among the priests of Killaloe. Dr. Flannery, who is still in Paris and in the same state, gave delegation of all faculties. Requests Dr. Kirby's assistance to obtain requests made in a letter to the Cardinal Prefect. 3pp

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146 3 July 1865 Holograph letter from Eliza Butler [niece], 12 Clare St., Limerick, to Kirby: Family affairs. 4pp

147 4 July 1865 Holograph letter from Agnes Mary Scully, 9 Fitzgibbon Street, Dublin, to Kirby: Thanks for letter and rosaries, received through Fr. A. Scully, recently ordained in Rome. Delighted with account of a book published on the Bishop of San Gallo. Reference to the saintliness and resignation of a poor Dublin woman called Anne Walsh. Reference to exhibition in Dublin. Miss Aylward has bought the old convent of the nuns of the Sacré Coeur, who are now living south of Dublin. 4pp

148 6 July 1865 Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: Fr. Scully informed the writer of the detention of the box of vestments at the Tuscan frontier. Requests Dr. Kirby to attend to the matter. 2pp

149 7 July 1865 Holograph letter from Claire Clauzel, Sisters of the Compassion, Collegio Ibernesi, to Kirby: The Sisters of the Compassion, living in the old Collegio Ibernesi, would like Dr. Kirby's permission to make a doorway into the adjoining top floor of the Palazzo del Grillo, which they have rented from the Signor Cavaliere Emiliani, in order to provide more space for the increasing number of children whom they are teaching. 1p

150 8 July 1865 Holograph letter from Cardinal Barnabo, Propaganda, to Kirby: Acknowledging receipt of £5, Peter's Pence from G. Montgomery [see KIR/1865/142]. 1p

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151 9 July 1865 Holograph letter from +William Delany, Cork, to Kirby: Reference to student Sutton, leaving the Irish College, and going to the English College without the writer's permission. [see KIR/1865/110]. Requests permission to postpone "ad limina" visit and relatio until canonization next year. Five matrimonial dispensations requested. Reference to the difference between Ireland and England regarding the "Imp. of mixta religionis". On the eve of general election. Harvest good but drought has harmed some crops. 4pp

152 9 July 1865 Two holograph letters; first letter from Sister Mary Agnes, Benedictine Priory, Princethorpe, England, to Kirby: Mrs. Straker has delayed Sister Mary Raphael's [daughter] solemn profession for another year. Thanks for five Rosaries blessed by the Holy Father and account of their distribution. Request indulgence for devoutly saluting the statue of B.V.M. in the Chapel of the Madonna. Does the indulgence cease on the change of the statue for a more suitable one? Requests Blessed Crucifix for their Chaplet. Second letter [brief note] from T. [Meagher], Waterford [Sr. Agnes's father] to Kirby: Catholic cause hopes to gain in the next election. 4pp

153 10 July 1865 Holograph letter from Marianna J. Sherlock, Castel Gandolfo, to Kirby: Thanks for book on the "Sacro Cuore". Met Mrs. Dodsworth at Albano. Will Dr. Kirby come on a visit when the Pope is coming to Castlegandolfo. 2pp

154 11 July 1865 Holograph letter from Alex. Scully, 30 Elgin Road, Dublin, to Kirby: Account of journey home from Irish College Rome, of friends he has seen and of the High Mass sung by Dr. Cullen on the 29th June. It was very rubrical. Reference to vestments and to Dr. Leahy's letter giving the writer two months' holidays. 4pp

155 14 July 1865 Holograph letter from +Nicholas Conaty, Cavan, to Kirby: Details of writer's financial position with reference to the Mensal parishes and to the support of the Seminary. 4pp

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156 16 July 1865 Holograph letter from John Fitzpatrick, P.P., Midleton, to Kirby: Dispensation from simple vow of Perpetual Chastity. 2pp

157 16 July 1865 Holograph letter fom +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Purchased statue of Pio Nono for Clonliffe College [see KIR1865/140]. The affair of the chaplains may become very serious [see KIR/1865/87]. Details, with special reference to the evil of the government paid and highly paid, idle military chaplain. Speak to Propaganda about it. Jonathan [Pim], a Quaker, whom the writer voted for, has been returned in Dublin election and two Orangemen were put out. Fr. Lavelle is now P.P. of Partry. 2pp

158 16 July 1865 Holograph letter from +George Butler, Limerick, to Kirby: Enclosing £5 Peter's Pence from a pious lady; £15 for half- yearly pension for Mr. Russell, £10 for Dr. Kirby. Present to Cardinal Barnabo the following names for the election of a Dean of the diocese, Very Rev. Richard B. 0'Brien, V.G.; Very Rev. Denis Cregan, V.G.; Very Rev. James O'Rorke, V.F. Requests permission for the Dean and Archdean of the Diocese to wear the dress of the Canons of Westminster - Rochet and black Mozetta bound with purple. Also to appoint Rev. R. Scott, P.P. St. Mary's, the parish vacated by the writer. Asking Dr. Kirby to take in a student, who after completing his course in Maynooth six years ago, refused ordination on the grounds that he had no vocation and who now wishes to study again for the Priesthood. Money for the Burses delayed owing to the Chancery Master holding up Dr. Ryan's legacy until next year. 4pp

159 17 July 1865 Holograph letter from +James F. Wood, Bishop of Philadelphia, to Kirby: Forwarding 904 francs to the credit of Rev. Mr. Costello. Request word regarding state of account. Reference to probability of imprisonment for Dr. Lynch, Charleston, if he returns to the U.S. A. Requests Dr. Kirby to help obtain a petition requested in a letter to Cardinal Barnabo, namely, a dispensation from vows, taken by the Ladies of the Sacred Heart, for Madame Agnes Horner. 3pp

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160 17 July 1865 Holograph letter from T. Standish O'Grady, Adare, to Kirby: Requesting permission to say a votive mass of the B.V.M. all the year round, owing to defective sight and paralysis. 4pp

161 19 July 1865 Holograph letter from +James F. Wood, Bishop of Philadelphia, to Kirby: Reference to KIR/1865/159. A copy of letter to Cardinal Barnabo, requesting dispensation for Agnes Horner. 2pp

162 20 July 1865 Holograph letter from James Savage, Poste Restante, Boulogne Sur Mer, to Kirby: Wrote to Cardinal Prefect on Dr. Kirby's advice, requesting permission to say Mass in England and Spain. Reference to doubt whether he could even celebrate Mass in France or not. Details [see KIR/1865/95]. 3pp

163 23 July 1865 Holograph letter from +N. Power, Killaloe, to Kirby: Renewal of Formula VI faculties. Result of election was most satisfactory and His Holiness has now a powerful party in his favour in the new Parliament. 2pp

164 24 July 1865 Holograph letter from Suor M. Margherita Kuntz, Superior, Istituto delle Sordo-Mute alle Terme Diocleziano, [Rome], to Kirby: Requesting pecuniary aid to help found an establishment, near the present building, in which those deaf and dumb people, who have completed their instruction, can be cared for. Enclosing printed petition. 2 items.

165 25 July 1865 Holograph letter from Edward Walshe, Kilkenny, to Kirby: Reference to the vestments held at the Tuscan customs and advising Dr. Kirby to have them brought back to Rome or Civitavecchia and sent home by sea. [see KIR/1865/154]. 4pp

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166 26 July 1865 Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: More regarding the vestments. Will write to Rev. Scully for description of the box, etc. [see KIR/1865/165]. 1p

167 26 July 1865 Holograph letter from Sr. M. Clare Elliott, Prioress, St. Catherine's Dominican Convent, Sion Hill, to Kirby: Thanks for gift. Sr. M.C. di Ricci is well. Prayers requested. 4pp

168 28 July 1865 Holograph letter from Patrick Foley, P.P., Prior, Cahirurun, Kerry, to Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to forward enclosed letters to his nephew, Mr. Henry Brown, Pope's Irish Brigade. Send them under cover, Irish Brigade. 3pp

169 28 July 1865 Holograph letter from James Powderly, Drogheda, to Kirby: Bazaar was a great success. £5,000 profit. Dr. Kirby won two prizes one of them a prayer book called 'Catholic Piety' by Rev. W. Gahan, O.S. A. Request for faculties to enrol in the Scapular of the Immaculate Conception. Preached at a charity sermon in England. 4pp

170 28 July 1865 Holograph letter from +John P. Leahy, Violet Hill, Newry, to Kirby: Forwarding £182.12.2 Peter's Pence for the Diocese. Thank Cardinal Barnabo for his kindness in accepting a student into Propaganda. Rev. O'Neill is building a convent for Mercy Sisters, Rostrevor. 3pp

171 28 July 1865 Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Forwarding £1,000 Peter's Pence money. Elections satisfactory but laymen are not anxious to get a good system of education. Reference to Ms. Plowden, wife of banker in Rome, who is in Ireland. She is an ardent Garibaldian and speaks against the Pope. Reference to Catholic clergymen dining with Protestants. Weather and harvest good. Diocesan details. 3pp

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172 28 July 1865 Holograph letter from J.O. Leary, St. Colman's Fermoy, to Kirby: Thanks for communication received through Hutch. Reference to work of teaching and to a translation made by the writer of Father Ventura's work "Delizie della Pieta". Dr. Croke was ill for three months. Reference to students not liking to go to Maynooth where they have to swear against their country and Pope. Emigration and its evils. The people have lost hope in most of the Bishops and do not care for the Association. Those who remain are Protestants and poor people, etc.. 6pp

173 [] July 1865 Holograph letter from Sr. M.C. di Ricci, St. Catherine's, Sion Hill, to Kirby: Thanks for picture of Our Lady. Going on retreat. 3pp

174 2 August Holograph letter from +James F. Wood, Bishop of 1865 Philadelphia, to Kirby: Introducing Miss Rebecca Smith, a Quaker. 1p

175 3 August Holograph letter from +P.D. Dorrian, Belfast, to Kirby: It 1865 refers to a Rev. Henry O'Loughlin, who has calumniated the writer, who now decides to take action, after receiving an allusion to it fom the Cardinal Prefect. The writer authorizes the receiver of this letter together with a Rev. George Conway, to investigate the calumnies; to request Rev. O'Loughlin to state that he made the accusations groundlessly or to specify the grounds on which he made them. One point in these calumnies is that a young lady said shocking things about the writer. If Rev. O'Loughlin repents the receiver is authorized to withdraw the sentence imposed on him. 4pp

176 7 August Holograph letter from Alex F. Scully, 30 Elgin Road, 1865 Dublin, to Kirby: More regarding the vestments held at the Dogana at Nunziatella. If they are not claimed, they will be auctioned. The Italian Consul telegraphed to stop such interference and informed the Minister for Foreign affairs at Florence. 2pp

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177 12 August Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: 1865 Reference to some affair regarding Irish College vineyard. Reference to request for dispensation from 'ad limina' visit this year [see KIR/1865/129]. Bishops meeting in Dublin on 23 inst. concerning Catholic University. 4pp

178 13 August Holograph letter from Edward Cantwell, St. Patrick's 1865 Church, Manchester, to Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to take his nephew, a student in College at Waterford, into the Irish College. Requests a prospectus; address answer to 2 Bagwell Street, Clonmel, or c/o P.P. Tramore, writer's uncle. 4pp

179 14 August Holograph letter from +N. Power, Killaloe, to Kirby: 1865 Faculties received from Propaganda. Also permission to hold the parish of Killaloe for the writer's support. Reference to Dr. Flannery's expenses. Request faculties to permit priests to bless beads, vestments, etc. Case of Sister Mary Joseph [Honora Hocter]. Dispensation from all vows urgently requested for this unfortunate Sister, who is insane. She was sent to Bruges Asylum in Belgium but escaped. A lengthy account of her conduct and escapes from all convents in which she had been placed. Enclosed are six copies of letters, which prove her insanity. 6 items

180 14 August Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Dr. 1865 Moran coming to Ireland for a holiday. Reference to Bishops' meeting regarding Catholic University and the hope that there will be no harm done for the writer fears that there will be no good done. Reference to Dr. MacHale's opposition, which eventually influences other priests in Ireland. Cattle plague raging in England and asks whether any cure for it is known in Italy. Hopes that the cholera will not come. Request's a copy of Hutch's defence, a student in the Irish College, with hopes of becoming a Professor in Maynooth. 1p

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181 17 August Holograph letter from Jos. R. Chandler, Philadelphia, to 1865 Kirby: Bishop Lynch, Charleston, has been pardoned by the President of the United States, after formal application by Archbishop Spalding. U.S. A. slowly recovering from terrible rebellion. There are some who would like it to continue. Writer occupies her time in works of mercy. Would like to visit Rome and the chapel of St. Agatha's where the writer made her profession of the Catholic Faith. Catholicism is flourishing and conversions are numerous. Irish Catholic emigrants are doing good. 7pp

182 17 August Holograph letter from James Devine, P.P., Caracastle, 1865 Ballaghaderreen, to Kirby: Requesting faculties to absolve a penitent solicited by her confessor in actu confessionis, without obliging the penitent to denounce him to the Bishop. 1p

183 19 August Holograph letter from +William Delany, Cork, to Kirby: 1865 Reminding Dr. Kirby of request regarding "ad limina" visit of KIR/1865/151. Bishop's meeting to discuss the subject of legal recognition for Catholic University Dublin. 1p

184 21 August Holograph letter from +William Delany, Cork, to Kirby: 1865 Permission to postpone 'ad limina' visit and 'relatio' until next year. Reference to matrimonial dispensation. 1p

185 23 August Holograph letter from +James F. Wood, Bishop of 1865 Philadelphia, to Kirby: Introducing James J. De Solms and family. 1p

186 24 August Holograph letter from Nicholas Murphy, St. Kyran's 1865 College, Kilkenny, to Kirby: Assignments given to Revd. Purcell, Walsh and Keohan. Writer is in St. Kyran's [Kieran's] College, in charge of spiritual and intellectual training of ecclesiastics. Account of duties there. Account also of the life of a priest among Irish people. 6pp

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187 24 August Holograph letter from E. Byrne, 2 Brookfield Place, 1865 Blackrock, to Kirby: Received Dr. Kirby's remittance of £5. Eliza is taking care of William at £5 per year and 1/- per night when it is necessary fo her to sit up with him. Weather bad, crops rotting, cattle dying by the hundreds in England. Personal and family affairs. 2pp

188 25 August Holograph letter [and typescript copy] from Patrick F. 1865 Moran, [Vice-Rector in Irish College Rome], Howth, to Kirby: Attended a Bishop's meeting to consider the proposals made by the Government for remodelling the establishments of education. After giving an account of the Bishops, who attended the meeting and dinner at Clonliffe he lists the following resolutions 1. A committee of the four Archbishops should wait on Sir G. Gray to learn officially what measures they could secure from the Government. 2. That no compromise should be allowed, that the Queen's college should be unequivocally condemned, as also mixed education. 3. While condemning evils of model schools and national schools, any step towards recognition of Catholic rights to an equal share in the educational grants would be accepted. Mr. Bruce, Vice-President of Education Board in England, came over to lay a scheme before the Bishops, i.e. to erect a Royal Irish University, which is not to teach but to be solely a board of examination for degrees, composed of half Catholics, the other half divided between Protestants and Presbyterians. Many details regarding this scheme. The Bishops seem quite orthodox in keeping Catholic University in their own hands and not allowing laymen to get a hold on the board. Special reference to Dr. MacHale and to his letter fom Cardinal Barnabo which seems to approve of Dr. MacHale's scheme; to Dr. Moriarty's attack on Dr. MacHale over Maynooth and his views on that establishment. Reference to other well known people. Reference to sickness in Paris and Maynooth. 2 items [Digitised separately- original letter formerly KIR/1865/188a]

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189 25 August Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1865 Account of Bishop's meeting. Substantially the same as KIR/1865/188 with special reference to Dr. MacHale and his part at the meeting. 2pp

190 27 August Holograph letter from Jos. R. Chandler, Philadelphia, to 1865 Kirby: Thanks for crucifix and beads sent to Mrs. Reynolds for the writer by Dr. Kirby [her Godfather]. Forwarding a duplicate of a £20 Bill of exchange for Mrs. Reynolds. Reference to party to celebrate her 73 years of age. Requests information regarding Mgr. Gianelli, once Pope's to Naples. 4pp

191 27 August Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1865 Reference to Bishops' meeting and the committee of four Archbishops [see KIR/1865/188 and /189]. Requests 1. a letter from Cardinal Barnabo authorizing him to hold the meeting. 2. Rome's opinion on the government proposal. Would Propaganda agree to Bishops being members of the board of examiners. Reference to Universities at Louvain and France. High expectations of student Hutch. 4pp

192 27 August Holograph letter from Le Cozie, Viterbo, to Kirby: 1865 Apologising for leaving Rome for the watering season at Viterbo, without presenting his regards and hoping to meet the party which is leaving Rome for that town. 2pp

193 30 August Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: 1865 Matrimonial dispensation from 'Imp. adulterii simul cum conjucidio'. Requesting Dr. Kirby to hold the writer's copy of the letters and addresses from various parts of the world, in defence of the Temporal power, which has been presented by His Holiness to all Bishops. Writer has doubts about his permission to use for his own support the revenues of Armagh and Drogheda during the past 13 years. Requests an act of indemnity from Propaganda. Dr. Moran is in Ireland and writer expects a visit from him and Dr. Cullen. 4pp

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194 31 August Holograph letter from Dr. Bernard, Rome, to Kirby: Advice 1865 of Dr. Bernard, college physician, to the students to avoid eating fruit outside of meal time. 2pp

195 1 September Holograph letter from Sr. M.M. Burke, Convent of Our 1865 Lady of Mercy, Ballinasloe, to Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to sell tickets in aid of their convent. 1p

196 2 September Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: 1865 Requests dispensation asked by the Bishop of Clogher. On account of the wording of the writer's powers he will not communicate powers in such cases to his Suffragan Sees. Four Archbishops appointed to meet Sir George Grey on University question. 4pp

197 3 September Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: Thanks 1865 for solving difficulty regarding vestments. Well pleased with Fr. Scully. Unanimity characterized Bishops' meeting. 3pp

198 6 September Holograph letter from +D. Moriarty, Killarney, to Kirby: 1865 Introducing Mr. Barton, a student for the Irish College. 2pp

199 7 September Holograph letter from +Francis Kelly, Culduff, Derry, to 1865 Kirby: Thanks for forwarding the book "Theses Selectae". Take charge of the writer's copy of letters and documents regarding Temporal Power, which was presented by the Pope to all Bishops. On visitation in the Diocese. Reference to Rev. McDavett. 2pp

200 8 September Holograph letter from F. Murray, P.P. and Secretary, 1865 Rosscarbery, Cork, to Kirby: Forwarding, on behalf of the Bishop, £86, Peter's Pence from the Diocese of Ross. Take charge of the work on Temporal Sovereignty of the Pope, presented by the Holy Father to all Bishops, for the writer's Bishop. 3pp

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201 9 September Holograph letter from +John P. Leahy, Violet Hill, Newry, 1865 to Kirby: Introducing Michael McConville, student for Propaganda College. Obtain the writer's copy of work on the Temporal Power of the Popes and forward it to him. Met Dr. Moran at Clonliffe. 4pp

202 12 September Holograph letter from Sr. Mary Gertrude Alphonsus, 1865 Presentation Convent of Holy Cross, Listowel, to Kirby: Thanks for souvenir. Schools doing well. 4pp

203 13 September Holograph letter from +D. O'Brien, Waterford, to Kirby: A 1865 newly ordained priest wishes to go to Irish College, Rome and spend a couple of years there. 3pp

204 16 September Holograph letter from +T. Furlong, Wexford, to Kirby: 1865 Requesting Dr. Kirby to hand a letter to the Sacred Congregation of the Inquisition. Renewal of faculties to dispense in 2° consanguinity Enclosing a small remittance for Dr. Kirby. 3pp

205 18 September Holograph letter fom Patrick Madden, Clonakilty, to Kirby: 1865 Requesting renewal of permission to receive Holy Communion at midnight Mass at Xmas for the nuns. Revd. Mother wishes to know will the privilege obtained for their altar be extended to the altar in their new chapel. Regarding Fenians - County of Cork has been proclaimed and many arrests made in Cork and Dublin. Year was kind to the farmers but emigration still goes on. 3pp

206 a [Digitised as KIR/1865/206A- holograph letter forming part of KIR/1865/206.]

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206 17 September Holograph letter [and typescript copy] from Patrick F. 1865 Moran, 55 Eccles Street, Dublin, to Kirby: Accounts of Hutch's defence [Thesis in Rome] are very good. Government has taken decisive action against the Fenians. 100 have been arrested, including three of the leaders, O'Donovan, O'Leary and Luby Five, who escaped, have £200 reward on each of their heads. Agents from America and reports of arms for the Fenians from America made the Government act thus, etc. Some ecclesiastics will be in an awkward position now. Catholic Cathedral in Sydney was burned to the ground. Three students fom Clonliffe are going to Irish College this year. 2 items. [Digitised separately- original letter formerly 206A]

207 18 September Holograph letter fom William Keane, Queenstown, to 1865 Kirby: Enclosing £250, Cloyne's Peter's Pence collection. Letter and documents regarding Dr. Hutch received with thanks. He is to stay in Rome for further studies. Introducing Michael Higgins, student for Irish College Rome. Introducing Mr. Auliffe, who fought at Castlefidardo and who now wishes to join the Papal Army. Dr. Croke is improving. 4pp

208 23 September Holograph letter from William Kirby, 12 Clare Street, 1865 Limerick, to Kirby: Complaining to Dr. Kirby, of not receiving any letters from him. Personal affairs with special reference to Eliza Butler. 4pp

209 23 September Holograph letter from +D. Moriarty, Killarney, to Kirby: 1865 Matrimonial Dispensation for Ellen Daly [Catholic] and Francis Gardiner [Protestant]. Sending two students to Irish College Rome. 3pp

210 a [Digitised as KIR/1865/210A; holograph letter forming part of KIR/1865/210.]

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210 25 September Holograph letter [and typescript copy] from Patrick Moran, 1865 55 Eccles Street, Dublin, [to a student going out to Rome]: Informing him to get in contact with Rev. Canon Power, President of Clonliffe, for information regarding other students. 2 items [Digitised separately; original letter formerly KIR/1865/210A.]

211 25 September Holograph letter from [Aug. Di Pietro Viosens], Velletri, to 1865 Kirby: Thanks for letter which compensates the disappointment of not being able to visit Dr. Kirby in person etc. Fr. Paolino is well. 2 items

212 26 September Holograph letter from Florence McCarthy, St. John's 1865 Presbytery, Tralee, to Kirby: Reference to some mistake made in sending out £5 to Dr. Kirby. Requests information regarding the mistake from Dr. Kirby's bankers, Spada and [Flamema]. Recruiting two students for Irish College Rome this year. Reference to Fenian trouble. [see KIR/1865/206]. 4pp

213 26 September Holograph letter from +N. Power, Roscrea, to Kirby: 1865 Introducing Mr. O'Meara, student for Irish College. Letters regarding Sister Mary Joseph's dispensation arrived [see KIR/1865/179]. 1p

214 27 September Holograph letter from T. Joseph Power, Holy Cross 1865 Seminary, Dublin, to Kirby: Introducing three students, Byrne, Kinsella and Staples. Details. Thanks for several interesting papers received. 3pp

215 27 September Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1865 Introducing three students [see KIR/1865/214] with details. Fenian heroes seem to be put down completely. What will Lavelle say for himself? Weather good. Writer was ill for two weeks but is better again. Reference to Dr. Moran. 1p

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216 28 September Holograph letter from +P. Dorrian, Belfast, to Kirby: 1865 Forwarding £312.17.1, first Peter's Pence collection. Also £10 for Dr. Kirby. Explain to the Cardinal Barnabo the facts regarding a dispensation granted for a marriage. Reference to dealing with a troublesome priest. Requests dispensation from 'ad limina' visit until next year. Also faculties to erect Stations of the Cross in the churches of Belfast. Reference to the Government scheme for the University [see KIR/1865/188]. Sir George Grey wishes to have a Cabinet Council before seeing the Archiepiscopal deputation. If the Government give us uncontrolled teaching and reasonable share of the examiners it would be folly to refuse. Reference to the need of unity among the Bishops. National Association has failed to touch the heart of the country because of its too great and too evident leanings towards the liberal party. 5pp

217 30 September Holograph letter from Pierce Manus Barron, St. Stephen's 1865 Green South, Dublin, to Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby's help in Rome in the following case. The writer's daughter was married to the Viscount de Cosepigny, Boulogne-Sur-Mer, in England in 1857, and the marriage was annulled by French Law in 1858. Details. The Viscount, though by English Law still legally married to his daughter, is now to be married to Mademoiselle de Palma and the writer is fighting the case on his daughter's behalf. 8pp

218 5 October Holograph letter from J. O'Leary, St. Colman's College, 1865 Fermoy, to Kirby: The writer takes the view that any uprising of the Fenians [or rather the Irish race] against Saxon domination is not of an irreligious nature and the Bishops would do well not to be so active against the people but should remain neutral. English correspondents in America place the Fenians there at 300,000, but there will be no rising unless the Americans land in Ireland. 3pp

219 6 October Holograph letter from John M. Buckley, R.C.C., Fermoy, 1865 Co. Cork, to Kirby: Requests a dispensation in a mixed marriage case. Enclosure - Petition - Hannah O'Donnell [and Robert Crone]. 2 items

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220 6 October Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: 1865 Enclosing £400 Peter's Pence for 1865. Request acknowledgement and a line from Cardinal Barnabo. Dr. Moran did not come to Armagh on a visit as yet. Warmest and sunniest season within the memory of living man. 4pp

221 6 October Holograph letter from Alex F. Scully, St. Patrick's College, 1865 Thurles, to Kirby: Life since return to Ireland. Visiting friends, visited by Dr. Moran, etc. Duties in the College especially that of Dean and requests a copy of the rules of the Irish College Rome, as Thurles college has not got a rule. Vestments arrived safely. Requests price of vestment cloth, on behalf of a convent. Forwarding £3 to pay bills. 4pp

222 7 October Holograph letter from W. Croke, St. Colman's College, 1865 Fermoy, to Kirby: Introducing Michael Higgins, student for Irish College, from Cloyne. 2pp

223 7 October Holograph letter from James Murray, Dublin, to Kirby: 1865 Forwarding four students' fees to the amount of £78.18.3. Dr. Moran is much improved. Dr. Mat Quinn has received his Bulls. Dr. Murphy will go to Tasmania as Coadjutor to Dr. Wilson. The writer has been appointed to Maitland. 3pp

224 8 October Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Details 1865 regarding the Government's suppression of the Fenians. Weather magnificent. Crops good but half of the potatoes are blighted. Cattle disease ravaging England and the prices of meat have risen very much in Ireland with subsequent evils. Reference to the writer's sickness. 2pp

225 8 October Holograph letter from Thomas Kerigan, 13 Spring Garden 1865 Parade, Dublin, to Kirby: An account of the writer's health and diet since leaving the Irish College [owing to sickness]. 3pp

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226 8 October Holograph letter from John O'Beirne, C.C., Longford, to 1865 Kirby: Faculties to bless beads, etc. for Rev. William Brady and Rev. Duffy. Reference to sacrifices made by the people to have beads blessed etc. The Fenian movement will try the zeal and energy of the clergy as it aims to separate them from the people etc. 3pp

227 8 October Three holograph letters. First letter from Sr. Mary Agnes, 1865 Benedictines of St. Mary's Priory, Rugby, to Kirby: Thanks for renewal of indulgences [see KIR/1865/152] and letter. Retreat given by Rev. Whitty, S. J. St. Mary Raphael is preparing fo her espousals. Second letter [a note] on opposite page from Sr. Mary Raphael, Benedictines of St. Mary's Priory, Rugby, to Kirby: With reference to her day of Espousal and to her family. Third letter [a note] from T. Meagher, Waterford who forwarded the note to Dr. Kirby.

228 11 October Holograph letter from +W. Keane, Queenstown, to Kirby: 1865 Reference to filial affection and religious veneration among the clergy that makes the Peter's Pence collection an easy task. Thank Cardinal Barnabo for the additional volume of the work on the 'Sovranita' Temporale dei Romani Pontifici' and keep them in the Irish College until the writer goes to Rome. 4pp

229 11 October Holograph letter from +T. Furlong, Wexford, to Kirby: 1865 Requests Dr. Kirby to hand in further information to the Congregation of the Inquisition regarding the validity of a marriage case, which has been referred to him. [see KIR/1865/204]. [Last page was found later; presumably part of this letter].

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230 11 October Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: 1865 Vestments arrived safely and thanks for the trouble taken. Expecting great things of Rev. Scully in Thurles College. Keep writer's copy of the work on the Temporal Power of the Popes which has been presented by Pio Nono to all Bishops until it can be brought to Ireland. Inform Mr. Molloy, student in Propaganda, for a Scotch Mission, and a native of this diocese, that the writer has an abundance of priests and so cannot take him on. Fenian bubble has burst but mischievous consequences will continue for some time. 4pp

231 11 October Holograph letter from P. Duggan, P.P., Doneraile, Co. 1865 Cork, to Kirby: Matrimonial Dispensation for Miss Jane Morrogh [Catholic] to marry Mr. Burke [Protestant] an officer in the British Army. 4pp

232 11 October Holograph letter from Sr. Mary Magdalene, Convent of Our 1865 Lady of Mercy, Ballinasloe, to Kirby: Thanks for £2 to help towards their charities. 1p

233 13 October Holograph letter from Edward Canon Cantwell, St. Patrick's 1865 Church, Manchester, to Kirby: Forwarding a stamp to cover postage of letter KIR/1865/234 and repeating request of KIR/1865/178 concerning his nephew in Waterford. 3pp

234 13 October Holograph letter from Edward Canon Cantwell, St. Patrick's 1865 Church, Manchester, to Kirby: Repeating request of KIR/1865/178 regarding his nephew. 3pp

235 16 October Holograph letter from Francis O'Brien, C.C., Ballyneale, 1865 Carrick-on-Suir, to Kirby: Requests Dr Kirby to have the Sacred Penitentiary change the phrase "partibus de nullitate prioris consensus certioratis" in a Matrimonial Dispensation to a dispensation "in radice partibus on admonitis". Requests faculties to bless beads, etc. 4pp

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236 17 October Holograph letter from Kate de Conpigny [neè Barron], 102 1865 Stephen's Green, Dublin, to Kirby: The daughter of Pierce Marcus Barron writes to Dr. Kirby to find out how the case [see KIR/1865 217] is going at Rome and requesting Dr. Kirby's help. Details of the marriage in England. 8pp

237 19 October Holograph letter from F. Murray, [Codadangan], Arklow, to 1865 Kirby: On the advice of the Archbishop, the writer forwards £45, £25 of which is to pay his son's passage home from the Irish College, where he is in bad health; the rest is to help pay his college bill. Dr. Moran will reach Rome by the 5th November. 2pp

238 20 October Holograph letter [and typescript copy] from P.F. Moran, 55 1865 Eccles Street, Dublin, to Kirby: Starting for Rome on Monday. Reference to letter KIR/1865/237, with mention of £50. Meeting of the Boards of Maynooth, Paris and the University held in Dublin. Fenian movement at a standstill but the gentry in the country fear attacks. Fear mostly unfounded. Palmerston is dead and England mourns. Reference to meeting past students. [Digitised separately, original letter formerly KIR/1865/238A]. 2 items

238 a 20 October Original of KIR/1865/238. [Digitised as KIR/1865/238a; 1865 holograph letter forming part of KIR/1865/238].

239 20 October Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1865 Delighted to hear of Hutch's defence and also those of students. Keep Hutch for another few years, for a good Roman Professor will do good in Ireland. Reference to subject of KIR/1865/237. Fenians' trial about to commence. Hopes that it is the end of the movement. Old Palmerston is dead and all England mourns. 1p

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240 21 October Holograph letter from P. Delany, St. John's College, 1865 Waterford, to Kirby: Letter is difficult to read but it seems to contain a reference for Rev. Edward Cantwell's nephew [see KIR/1865/178 and /234]. Reference to a young priest named Robin Power, who wishes to spend a couple of years in Rome. Reference to Dr. Moran, to the Catholic University question and to the Government's suppression of the Fenians. 3pp

241 21 October Holograph letter from +Daniel Murphy [Bishop elect of 1865 Hobarttown], St. Barnabas, Nottingham, to Kirby: Cardinal Barnabo's letter, regarding the writer's election to the Coadjutor of Hobarttown, thankfully received. Will write to Cardinal Barnabo on receipt of Apostolic letters. At present on a visit to Dr. Wilson, Bishop of Hobarttown, in Nottingham, who, expressing surprise that he had not been communicated with directly, agreed to resign as soon as he got official notice of writer's appointment. Details regarding pension asked by Dr. Wilson, who is in a feeble state of health and unable to give any information regarding the religious state of his diocese. 4pp

242 26 October Holograph letter from +Paul Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1865 Introducing Miss Blake. 1p

243 26 October Holograph letter from +J. MacEvilly, Galway, to Kirby: 1865 Take charge of writer's copy of work on temporal power of the Popes, presented by Pio Nono to all Bishops. Requests permission for the Buckles family, Branch of the Athys of Renville, Oranmore, to preserve the Blessed Sacrament in their domestic chapel. Reference to the good done in his Diocese by the Jubilee. Reference to suppression of the Fenians and arrest of Mr. M.A. O'Brennan of the 'Connaught Patriot'. Peter [Daly] is thinking of opening a school, which he has built in defiance of the resolution of Irish Hierarchy and of the writer's resolution of last Xmas. Writer will oppose him in the name of religion. 4pp

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244 26 October Holograph letter from John Canon Farrell, P.P., Parochial 1865 House, St. Catherine's, Dublin, to Kirby: Matrimonial dispensation requested in a case of affinity for Peter Healy and Helen Dorney, both of Dublin. Request for faculties to bless beads, etc. Majority of people rejoice at Fenian suppression. 4pp

245 27 October Holograph letter from +William Delany, Cork, to Kirby: 1865 Mr. Sutton informed the writer that Dr. Kirby approved of his action in changing to another college. He is permitted to return to the Diocese and to go to whatever college Dr. Kirby chooses. 1p

246 28 October Holograph letter from James Murray [Bishop-Elect of 1865 Maitland], Dublin, to Kirby: Thanks for congratulations on writer's appointment as Bishop of Maitland. Will rely on prayer and Our Lady to help out the new mission. Thanks also for all the trouble taken on writer's behalf. Will see Dr. Kirby in Rome and can arrange then about the Mitres. 4pp

247 30 October Holograph letter from +E. Walsh, Kilkenny, to Kirby: 1865 Forwarding "relatio status" of Diocese of Ossory. Hopes that the Cardinal will be pleased with state of religion here. Please forward book presented by Pio Nono [on Temporal Power of the Popes]. 2pp

248 1 November Holograph letter from P. Delany, St. John's College, 1865 Waterford, to Kirby: Received a letter from Edward Cantwell [KIR/1865/178] stating that he is sending his nephew to Rome. Hopes that he will give satisfaction. Fr. Power starting shortly for Rome. 2pp

249 2 November Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: 1865 Reference to a controversy between the Irish College and the Commission of Archaeology. The writer is ready to join His Grace [Dr. Cullen] in any step he may take in the matter. 2pp

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250 6 November Holograph letter from Sr. Catherine Joseph Sheil, Ursuline 1865 Convent, St. Mary's, Waterford, to Kirby: Requests permission for Mrs. General Richardson to receive Holy Communion in the Convent Chapel on Xmas night. Fr. Scully reported that Dr. Kirby was not very strong. He [Fr. Scully] has not yet sent on the painting of the Mater Dolorosa, which Dr. Kirby presented to St. Mary's. 4pp

251 6 November Holograph letter fom Florence McCarthy, St. John's 1865 Presbytery, Tralee, to Kirby: Forwarding £8 to help pay the writer's bill in the Irish College and wishing it were more. Reference to the Fenians; to the writer's mission and would Dr. Kirby think it practical to send on some 'Immagini' to help set up a Xmas Crib. It would do much good and cost can be easily paid. 4pp

252 6 November Holograph letter from Alex F. Scully, St. Patrick's College, 1865 Thurles, to Kirby: Thanks for present of pictures. Requests Dr. Kirby to speed up the execution of an altar ordered from D.G. Leonardi. Improvements made on the Cathedral. Requests permission for Mrs. M. Anne Richardson to attend Midnight Mass, at Xmas, in the Ursuline Convent, Waterford. 3pp

253 7 November Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: 1865 Forwarding an honorarium for Dr. Kirby. Satisfactory answer received from Cardinal Barnabo regarding parishes of Armagh and Drogheda. Dispensation to postpone "ad limina" visit granted. Reference to a report that a general meeting of the Bishops is being arranged for the Feast of St. Peter and Paul, 1866. Dr. Moran did not visit Armagh. 4pp

254 8 November Holograph letter from D. Pietro, Abbot, Casaretto, Subiaco, 1865 to Kirby: Sending Dr. Kirby a relic of St. Manno, with the sign of the Cross. Mass for Dr. Kirby's recovery will be offered on 13th, Feast of their Saints. 2pp

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255 9 November Holograph letter from Michael Hannan, St. Mary's 1865 Cathedral, Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Kirby: Forwarding on behalf of Patrick Power, Esq., £100 for the Pope's sustenance, with a request for Apostolic Benediction, and a souvenir for the donor and his family. Matter strictly secret. Thanks for kindness to writer in Rome. 4pp

256 9 November Holograph letter from +William Keane, Queenstown, to 1865 Kirby: Forwarding a petition and requesting the rescript. Writer's "imprimatur" is given for the dispensation requested for Jane Morrogh [Catholic] and Burke [Protestant]. 2pp

257 10 November Holograph letter from +D. O'Brien, Waterford, to Kirby: 1865 Introducing Rev. Robert Power, recently ordained at St. John's College, who wishes to spend a couple of years in Rome, paying attention to 'Canto Fermo' and Rubrics. He is accompanied by John Cantwell, student for Irish College. 3pp

258 14 November Holograph letter from V. Nugent, St. Johns, Newfoundland, 1865 to Kirby: An account of the writer's family and their troubles. 4pp

259 15 November Holograph letter from J. McGillicuddy, St. Anthony's, 1865 Liverpool, to Kirby: Renewing acquaintance. Requests faculties to bless beads. Will forward some money to pay writer's bill with Dr. Kirby. 4pp

260 15 November Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1865 Account of consecration of Bishops Quinn and Murray and dinner at Clonliffe afterwards. J. Stephens, the Fenian leader, has been arrested. Danger of assassinations by the Fenians "alla Mazziniana". Dr. Murray is delighted with mitres that Dr. Kirby sent. Writer is now without a secretary and if the Irish College could spare Dr. Moran, the write would like to have him. Sorry to hear of Dr. Kirby's fall. 1p

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261 15 November Holograph letter from William Kirby, 6 Sexton Street, 1865 Limerick, to Kirby: A scorching letter, demanding why Dr. Kirby did not answer his last three or four letters. Dr. Moran did not even call on the writer though he was in the district. News of relatives. Fenian leaders and three others arrested at Sandymore. 4pp

262 16 November Holograph letter from Sr. Mary de Sales, Ursuline Convent, 1865 St. Mary's, Waterford, to Kirby: Reference to gifts received, especially copies of paintings and to the affair of the picture of the Madonna of Dolours, which Rev. Scully was supposed to have brought for them, from Dr. Kirby. 12pp

263 16 November Holograph letter from +P. Dorrian, Belfast, to Kirby: 1865 Request for three marriage dispensations and a solution to a case in which the parties went through a form of marriage before a woman. Thank the Pope for the gift of 16 volumes on the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception. Consecration of Dr. Quinn and Dr. Murray for Australian dioceses. Death of Lord Palmerston has delayed proceedings regarding the University question. There is great need for unity among the Bishops and for observation of their own laws in the matter. Education question is unlikely to be solved in the next session of Parliament. Writer thinks that more could be got from a Conservative Party than from the Whigs. Reference to the writer's trouble in Belfast, arising from the desire of some Catholics to have the Catholic Institute free from all Ecclesiastical control. This Presbyterian spirit must be stopped. 6pp

264 17 November Holograph letter from Hugh O'Beirne, Jamestown House, 1865 Drumsna, Co. Leitrim, requesting Dr. Kirby's advice about going to Rome, with [the writer's] sister with a view to having her married into Italian or English circles. 4pp

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265 19 November Holograph letter from +Paul Cullen Dublin, to Kirby: 1865 Hopes Dr. Kirby has fully recovered from his fall. Reference to the writer's sermon on St. Lawrence and the Catholic University, at the High Mass sung by Dr. Murray, who, with Dr. Quinn, is to leave shortly for Rome. Quoted the example of a past student of the Catholic University and the fact that some of the medical students want to join the Order of St. John of God in order to introduce it into Dublin. Reference to the Fenian trial, which is to come off soon and to the future of the Fenian movement, with reference to American aid. 1p

266 20 November Holograph letter from J. Geary, Barrack Hill, Fermoy, to 1865 Kirby: An account of the writer's journey home, with special mention of Florence and of the writer's improvement in health. Improvements being made in Fermoy. Love for the Holy Father and Rome and trust in Jesus and Mary. Forwarding £8.12.5, balance due to Irish College. 4pp

267 21 November Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: 1865 Matrimonial dispensation from Impediment of affinity for John Litter and Ellen Conlan. Fenian trails at hand. 3pp

268 21 November Holograph letter from John Beirne, C.C., Longford, to 1865 Kirby: Forwarding £25 from the altar committee for the purpose of buying a set of white vestments for St. Mel's Cathedral. 3pp

269 22 November Holograph letter from George Montgomery, St. Mary's, 1865 Wednesbury, England, to Kirby: Sorry for troubling Dr. Kirby with a request that was refused by Propaganda. Renovating and enlarging the parish church. Bishop confirmed 367, many of them adults from Connaught, who had to be instructed in the Irish language. Reference to withdrawal of French troops from Rome. England doing all she can to avoid war with U.S. A. 11pp

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270 22 November Holograph letter from Sr. Mary Gertrude Alphonsus, 1865 Presentation Convent of the Holy Cross, Listowel, to Kirby: Sorry to hear of Dr. Kirby's accident [a fall]. Reference to the faith of the people; to their [Sister's] work for the needy and poor; to a lending library of religious books established by Mother Teresa 20 years ago. Forward a picture of the painting of Blessed J. Berchman, which is said to have been corrected by the beatified. 4pp

271 22 November Holograph letter from Sr. Fiorentina Maria Raphael, 1865 Benedictine's of St. Mary's Priory, Princethorpe, to Kirby: Kept Dr. Kirby's last letter for meditation. Reference to the "clothing" of Mr. Swiney's daughter. Mr. Swiney was present. Reference to the writer's family; to her love for Rome; to her novitiate. 4pp

272 23 November Holograph letter from Sr. Mary Agnes, Benedictine's of St. 1865 Mary's Priory, Princethorpe, England, to Kirby: Thanks for letter and pictures of St. Aloysius and Blessed J. Berchmans. Crucifixes did not arrive yet. Rev. Mother [cousin of Cardinal Wiseman] celebrates the 50th Anniversary of her Holy Profession on 16th May 1866. Writer requests a Mass for her on that day. 4pp

273 24 November Holograph letter from +Don Matteo [Quinn], St. Mary's, 1865 Gayfield, Donnybrook, Dublin, to Kirby: Reference to college days in St. Agatha's under Dr. Cullen and Dr. Kirby. Leaving for Rome with Dr. Murray and perhaps Dr. Murphy too. Dr. Cullen will accompany them to London where he goes to transact business regarding education question. 4pp

274 25 November Holograph letter from M.C. Elliott, St. Catherine's, Sion 1865 Hill, to Kirby: Thanks for favours done for Sion Hill. Sr. M.C. di Ricci is well. Regarding Sr. M. Ignatius, whose two brothers studied in Rome [Irish College], one of whom is now Dr. Dunne, Catholic University. 2pp

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275 26 November Holograph letter from Sr. Mary de Sales Fallon, Convent of 1865 Our Lady of Mercy, Longford, to Kirby: Thanks for letter. Forwarding £9.2.6 for Masses. Intentions listed. Request for prayers for the writer. In Dr. Kirby's hand - details of distribution of Mass intentions. 4pp

276 17 November Holograph letter from Pierce Marcus Barron, St. Stephen's 1865 Green, Dublin, to Kirby: Forwarding to Dr. Kirby a statement in French of the whole affair. [see KIR/1865/236]. Enclosed - A note from [Kate de Consigny's husband] explaining how he could not keep an appointment.

277 28 November Holograph letter from Mary Anne Hayden, Carrick Beg 1865 House, Carrick -on-Suir, to Kirby: The writer's son-in-law, Captain Gray, late of British Army, would like a commission in the Pope's Army. He is a convert. Printed testimonials enclosed. 2 items.

278 28 November Holograph letter from [unsigned] [William Monsell, Lord 1865 Emly], Tervoe, to Kirby: Cannot go to Rome this winter, so would like a renewal of permission to have Midnight Mass at Xmas in the domestic chapel at Iervoe. Archbishops meeting Sr. G. Grey to-day regarding Catholic University question. 4pp

279 30 November Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, London, to Kirby: Drs. 1865 MacHale, Leahy, Dixon and the writer met the Government [Sir George Grey, Mr. Cardwell, Mr. Gladstone, Mr. Bruce] to-day regarding education. Good hopes that a favourable answer will be given regarding the Catholic University and national system. Dr. Manning called to see them and he is desirous that friendship should exist between Irish and English clergy. Writer in favour of this but on fair terms. Sending a copy of the 'Connaught Patriot', in which Lavelle praises his brother on being elected a Fenian Chief. He seems to be desirous of arrest. 2pp

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280 3 December Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1865 Introducing Bishop of New Brunswick. 1p

281 3 December Holograph letter from +Paul Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1865 Forwarding £15.15.0 for Laurence Hayes student, from Jer. Hayes, Tipperary. Reference to meeting in London [see KIR/ 279]. Forwarded a copy of the 'Freeman' with account of Fenian Trials. Some details. We have been saved from a great calamity. Sent also a pamphlet of Dr. Woodlock's answer to his brother-in-law [Dr. Corrigan, U.S. A.] who favours mixed education. 1p

282 6 December Holograph letter from Michael Hannan, St. Mary's 1865 Cathedral, Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Kirby: Forwarding a duplicate bill for £100, sent by the writer, on behalf of Patrick Power [for fear the first did not arrive]. In Dr. Kirby's hand - First received [KIR/1865/255] and answered. 3pp

283 6 December Holograph letter from M. Joseph Ryan, Superior, 1865 Presentation Convent, Cashel, to Kirby: Thanks for oil painting - Lady of Good Counsel and St. Anne with the Child. Request for Agnus Dei wax. 4pp

284 7 December Holograph letter from J. O'Leary, St. Colman's, Fermoy, to 1865 Kirby: Thanks for photographs of Blessed J. Berchmans and for the little book. Sending something for the Academy. Dr. Croke is well. Reference to the mission of Hyderabad. Poverty and wretchedness in Ireland among the poor farmers. War likely if arms from America arrive. Strength of Fenians around Fermoy. It is not an anti-clerical movement. Details. American Fenians intend to march on Canada too and give it to the Irish. Aims and views of American Fenians. 4pp

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285 8 December Holograph letter from Nicholas Murphy, St. Kyran's 1865 College, Kilkenny, to Kirby: Memory of St. Agatha's. Favours granted to a nun in the Presentation Convent, Thurles, and to the writer through the intercession of Ven. Vincent Pallotti. Father Manning, who seems to be very ill and who attended the college where Ven. V. Pallotti was confessor, is now placed under his protection. Prayers and novenas offered for him. Requests a painting of the Sacred Heart of Mary, corresponding to that received of the Sacred Heart. Request for prayers for the writer. Enclosed - A.F. Scully to Nicholas Murphy, 27.11.65. 2 items.

286 9 December Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: If the 1865 dispensation from the "relatio status" is not included in the dispensation from the "ad limina" visit, please obtain it. More regarding vestments. 3pp

287 12 December Holograph letter from L. Forde, V.G., Archiepiscopal 1865 Vicariate of Dublin, 47 Westland Row, to Kirby: Introducing Mr. J. Byrne Power. 3pp

288 12 December Holograph letter from Fr. Paolina da Tortona, Velletri, to 1865 Kirby: Acknowledging receipt of 20 [scudi] to be applied to 100 masses in the next month. 2pp

289 12 December Holograph letter from Cardinal Barnabo, Propaganda, to 1865 Kirby: Acknowledging receipt of Peter's Pence from Cloyne and Cork Dioceses. 2pp

290 14 December Holograph letter from J. Hughes, St. John's Abbey, Naas, to 1865 Kirby: Paintings purchased by the writer and requests Dr. Kirby to obtain some other paintings. 4pp

291 15 December Holograph letter from Nicholas Murphy, St. Kyran's 1865 College, Kilkenny, to Kirby: Death and burial of Father Manning [see KIR/1865/285]. 1p

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292 16 December Holograph letter from Alex F. Scully, 30 Elgin Road, 1865 Dublin, to Kirby: At home, recuperating from a short illness. Request for cloth for a cope, from Mrs. Greene of Presentation Convent, Thurles. Explanation of the mistake made regarding the Madonna Addolorata for St. John's College. Xmas greetings. Devotion to the Praesepio and novena before Xmas is increasing in Dublin. 2pp

293 19 December Holograph letter from Giannandrea Granili, [], to Kirby: 1865 Notifying Dr. Kirby of the birth of a child. 3pp

294 21 December Holograph letter from +B. Durcan, Ballaghaderreen, to 1865 Kirby: Renewal of faculties. 2pp

295 22 December Holograph letter from +James F. Wood, Bishop of 1865 Philadelphia, to Kirby: Introducing Mrs. Fannie Slade and family. 1p

296 22 December Holograph letter from Miss Byrne, Jardin Royal No 7, 1865 Toulouse France, to Kirby: Enclosing one half of a banknote [the other half to be forwarded later] to have 20 Masses said for the deceased Mrs. Cassia and dead relatives. 2pp

297 22 December Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Results 1865 of the Bishops meeting, which Dr. MacHale did not attend. A petition was drawn up to Sir G. Grey, asking a charter for the Catholic University and also an endowment. The form of a Charter was framed, which leaves all power in the hands of the Bishops. Regarding the National Board, Catholic schools for Catholics were asked. Fears that the Government will give them nothing. Reference to Catholic University upkeep. Fenians are still enrolling men. The [statue of the] Pope has arrived in Clonliffe. Mischief done by Fenians is very great - 'and more in America than here'. 2pp

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298 24 December Holograph letter from Thomas Bennett, Pisa, to Kirby: 1865 Acknowledging receipt of £15.15.0 from Dr. Kirby. 1p

299 29 December Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1865 Wishing to obtain the Cardinals' "nihil obstat" to the memorial to Sir G. Grey regarding the Catholic University. A false alarm had all Dublin under arms on Xmas day and St. Stephen's Day. The Fenian bubble has burst in America. 1p

300 [c.1865] Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, [sometime before election of Dr. Nulty for Meath], to Kirby: Reference to Rev. Lavelle and requesting Dr. Kirby to tell the Cardinal to stop writing to him as he is unworthy of confidence. More details regarding Lavelle and Dr. MacHale. 2pp

1 3 January Holograph letter from +William Keane, Queenstown, to 1866 Kirby: Enclosing £260, Peter's Pence from Cloyne. In the political world, things are confused and menacing. The Fenian trials are resulting in penal servitude for almost all prisoners. Discontentment among the people is becoming more dangerous, chiefly because they feel that the clergy no longer care to redress their wrongs. The priests must sympathize and cooperate with the people in order not to lose that which counts most, the affection and esteem of the people. 4pp

2 3 January Holograph letter from +Nicholas Conaty, Cavan, to Kirby: 1866 Repeating a request to take charge of books, presented by the Pope and to thank him for them. Was Kilmore's "relatio status" made last year? Requests dispensation from "ad limina" visit for a few years. Favourable terms for Catholic University expected. 3pp

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3 5 January Holograph letter from +John MacEvilly, Galway, to Kirby: 1866 Referring to the privilege requested for Buckle and Athy family, namely to keep Blessed Sacrament in a private oratory, which was refused by the Holy See. Agrees with Rome's decision. Requests renewal of extraordinary faculties for another six years. Reference to Fenian Trials and the childishness of the people in following the Fenians. Favourable terms regarding Education question expected. Reference to the poverty in Galway and its causes. Catholics not attending the model schools. Dr. MacHale was very ill but is now out of danger. 3pp

4 5 January Holograph letter from +Daniel Murphy, Irish College, 1866 Paris, to Kirby: Thanks for faculties to enable writer to administer the diocese of Hobarttown. Request for other faculties, especially while sailing to Australia. Society of Propagation of the Faith has subsidized very generously the diocese of Hobarttown. Taking eight missionaries with him, five of them nuns. A student from Tasmania, at present in All Hallows College, wishes to finish his studies in Rome. Could he get into Propaganda? 4pp

5 9 January Holograph letter from +D. O'Brien, Waterford, to Kirby: 1866 Forwarding £10 for Dr. Kirby and £2 to pay for a book. Reference to Dr. Kirby's dangerous accident when a carriage broke down. Sisters of Mercy, Cappoquin, request the favour of a privileged altar and permission to Communicate at Midnight Mass at Xmas. 3pp

6 9 January Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Drogheda, to Kirby: 1866 Writer was not present at canonization in 1862 and so had no title to twelve books forwarded by Mgr. Bartolini. The present Government in England has liberal intentions regarding Ireland but it may be forced to resign by the Tories. State of confusion in unhappy Italy. Regards to Dr. Moran, etc. 4pp

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7 15 January Holograph letter from +J.P. Leahy, Violet Hill, Newry, to 1866 Kirby: Forwarding £5 for Dr. Kirby, with the writer's regards. Requests Rome's opinion on whether a certain Miss Kearney, at present in a Belgian convent and whose Baptism is doubtful, should be baptized conditionally. A parish priest wishes to be relieved from the obligation of saying Foundation Masses on Sundays and holidays. Has Gury's Theology been censured? 4pp

8 16 January Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1866 Enclosing £36 for Mr. Danaher of , Co. Limerick. Dr. MacHale would not sign letters of Bishops to Sir G. Grey. Government disappointed because Bishops, instead of asking only for a mixed senate, put forward their grievances too, etc. Dublin is proclaimed owing to reported arrival of Fenians from America. Reference to Dr. Murphy, Hobarttown. 1p

9 18 January Holograph letter from +L. Gillooly, Sligo, to Kirby: 1866 Renewal of sexennium faculties. 1p

10 19 January Holograph letter from Thomas Croke, P.P., V.G., 1866 Charleville, to Kirby: Requests a Matrimonial Dispensation from impediment 2° consanguinity for Brigid Mannix and Luke Burke. Writer now 82 years old. 3pp

11 19 January Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: 1866 Requests that Rockwell College be placed under the special and sole jurisdiction of the Bishop, while giving it Parochial privileges as to administration of sacraments, etc. Request made owing to the persecution of Rockwell by the parish priest. Question regarding paying by the College of parochial dues. Description of Rockwell College, which was founded four or five years ago by Mr. Thiebault, a French Catholic gentleman. Requests renewal of power to apply to himself the money received for matrimonial dispensation for another five years. Lace for vestments. 4pp

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12 20 January Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Dr. Moran: Dr. 1866 Moran's article on Kilmacduagh has been sent to the printers. Very little expected from the Government regarding education, as the English and Scotch liberals would go against it. Fenians getting severe punishment. Some of them speak strongly against the priests and bishops. No fear of rising in Dublin. Married Pat Maher and Mary Anne Murphy. Ask the Cardinal to give Rome's decision regarding participation of the Bishops on the University Board as soon as possible. 2pp

13 20 January Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: 1866 Matrimonial Dispensation for Mary Anne Kavanagh [Catholic] and William Law, [Protestant]. Details. Could the writer have power to dispense in five cases of mixed marriage without recourse to Rome? 3pp

14 24 January Holograph letter from +N. Power, Killaloe, to Kirby: 1866 Request renewal to dispense in 2° and 2°, 2° and 3° consanguinity et affinitatis. In a request already made to the Cardinal Prefect regarding re-election of Rev. Mother in Ennis, correct the name from Moloney to Julia McMahon [Sister Vincent]. Assure the Cardinal that the writer will forward the relatio status of the Diocese this year. Reference to amount of work that had to be done in the Diocese, after Dr. Flannery's three years of illness. The priests are building a house for the writer on the site of Ireland's great monarch, Kincora. Since his consecration, the writer has finished the O'Connell Monument at Ennis, established a Diocesan Seminary. Concessions from Government regarding education are likely. 4pp

15 25 January Holograph letter from J. McDevitt, All Hallows College, 1866 Dublin, to Kirby: Congratulating Dr. Kirby on being elevated to the ancient Archiepiscopal See of Ephesus and on having attained his [86th birthday]. [Item was digitised here]. 4pp

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16 25 January Holograph letter from +William Delany, Cork, to Kirby: 1866 Thanks for gift of a painting. Enclosing £200 Peter's Pence from Diocese of Cork. Matrimonial Dispensation for George James Byrne [Catholic] and Frances McKee [Protestant]. Sara Donovan requests dispensation from vows of chastity. Reference to the evil existing among the people of re-elapsing into sin, between the time of application for a dispensation and its execution, and in one such case a renewal of a dispensation is requested for James Hawkes to marry Ellen Mahony. 3pp

17 29 January Holograph letter from T. Kirby, Irish College to H.C. 1866 Capalti, Propaganda: Dr. Kirby wishes to know have the faculties for the Bishop of Galway been renewed yet. With holograph reply from Capalti - Answer in the affirmative. 2pp

18 31 January Holograph letter from +D. O'Brien, Waterford, to Kirby: A 1866 Christian Brother wishes to be dispensed from his vows. Superior consents. Enclosed - Petition relating to Brother D.J. Manning. 2 items

19 2 February Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1866 Sending Dr. Kirby £50 from a parish priest anonymous and £10 from the writer. [see KIR/1866/28 which says that the £50 is for Peter's Pence]. Also a copy of Sir G. Grey's answer, which seems to be a negative reply to Bishops' request regarding education. Fenians have succeeded in playing the game of our enemies. Orangemen are rampant and Catholics cannot get into any office. Things will be quiet if Orangemen don't provoke the poor people into acts of violence. 1p

20 3 February Holograph letter from +George Butler, Limerick, to Kirby: 1866 Requests renewal of list of extraordinary faculties. Will forward the money for Limerick Burses by end of March. Expecting a liberal concession from Government regarding University education. 4pp

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21 3 February Typescript copy letter from +D. Moriarty, Killarney, to 1866 Kirby: Emigration this year is fearful. The Holy See might make some special effort to provide for the spiritual wants of the Irish in America, who are in a sad plight. Ireland, however, is prosperous and prices for farm produce are high. 1p

22 5 February Holograph letter from +Daniel Murphy, Tivoli, Co. Cork, to 1866 Kirby: Thanks for faculties. Happy to hear of Dr. Wilson's resignation. Reference to his delay in setting out with his party of six nuns and two priests to Tasmania. Send faculties for writer to Dr. Cullen. 4pp

23 5 February Holograph letter from Joseph Geary, Barrack Hill, Fermoy, 1866 to Kirby: Writer greatly improved in health. Is it true that Dr. Moran is to leave Rome? Reference to Drs. Croke and O'Leary; to Dr. Keane; to Dr. Murphy, who is taking his sister, Superior of Presentation Convent, Fermoy, and four of the community with him to Hobarttown. A military band plays the music at second Mass every Sunday. Co. Wexford has been proclaimed. The Government has put an end to any attempt at a rising in Ireland. 4pp

24 6 February Holograph letter from +W. Keane, Queenstown, to Kirby: 1866 Enclosing £10 for Dr. Kirby. Reference to Fenianism and to the great influence it will exercise in future years between the priests and people. The people favour it because they hate England and for no other reason. But many people are beginning to complain of the neglect and inactivity of the priests. They say "the Priests don't care for us anymore". This spirit could have a bad effect on Ireland. 4pp

25 6 February Holograph letter from G.C. Antonelli, [], to Kirby: 1866 Acknowledging receipt of £200 Peter's Pence from Bishop of Cork [see KIR/1866/16]. 1p

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26 7 February Holograph letter from William B. Hackett, Lotamore, Cork, 1866 to Kirby: Introducing his daughter and her husband, Charles John Sugrave. 3pp

27 8 February Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Armagh, to Kirby: 1866 Thanks for letter and telegram [probably regarding "ad limina" visit]. Is it correct that the Irish Bishops must make their visits in the years ending in 5? Great talk about the Fenians. Hopes it ends in talk. 4pp

28 16 February Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1866 Sending Dr. Kirby a copy of the writer's Lenten Pastoral, in which he especially mentions charity; thus hitting Dr. Nulty, who, in his Lenten Pastoral, urged the people not to give money to charity outside of the Diocese, expressly mentioning Dublin. Reference to Fenians; to the murder of George Clark a short distance from the writer's house; to trials of soldiers and execution of one for misusing their prisoners; to the cattle plague in England; to taxation of the people to cover farmers' losses; to the blow the plague would be to Ireland. Dr. Moran is returning to Ireland and might stay in Irish College for one year until his place could be filled. Writer votes for ample compensation for the vineyard. Sending Dr. Kirby the Charter of the New University. Reference to some parish priests objecting to collection for its support. Sir. G. Grey has sent Bishops' memorial to the Commission of National Education for consideration. 1p

29 16 February Holograph letter from +J. MacEvilly, Galway, to Kirby: 1866 Reference to the renewal of Formula Sexta faculties and an explanation as to how difference in dates, etc., arose. Dr. Moran's loss to Irish College will be a great gain to Ireland. He is to be secretary to the Apostolic Delegate [Dr. Cullen]. Rev. Peter Daly is again becoming troublesome and insulting. Details. Happy ending to Education question expected soon. Reference to Dr. MacHale's illness. 4pp

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30 16 February Holograph letter from +J. MacEvilly, Galway, to Kirby: 1866 Enclosing a document, showing that Formula VI faculties had been renewed in 1863. 1p

31 16 February Holograph letter from Ellen Byrne, 2 Brookfield Place, 1866 Blackrock, to Kirby: Thanks for remittance of £5 and beautiful Litany. Family affairs. Writer praises the Archbishop [Dr. Cullen] for calming the insurrection. Praying that relatives in America will die in the Faith of their Fathers. Requests prayers for herself. 4pp

32 16 February Holograph letter from T. Meagher, [Present address] 1866 Quinsboro House, Bray, to Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to do all he can to remedy the spiritual destitution of Catholics and Irish emigrants in the Western States of the U.S. A., as told by the writer's son, Thomas Francis, who was made Governor of a Western State in U.S. A. 4pp

33 16 February Holograph letter from W.M. Lee, Bray, to Kirby: 1866 Introducing Doctor Atkinson and Lady. 4pp

34 17 February Holograph letter from +T. Furlong, Wexford, to Kirby: 1866 Request for a dispensation. 1p

35 21 February Holograph letter from Sr. Mary De Sales Fallon, Convent of 1866 Our Lady of Mercy, Longford, to Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to have 48 Masses said for the writer. Honorarium of £2 enclosed. Waiting until God moves Lord Longford to give them a site for a new convent. Request for two reliquaries, with relics, and a bronze cross. Intention of starting up an Association in honour of Sacred Heart. 4pp

36 22 February Holograph letter from James Frost, Ballymorris, Co. 1866 Clare, to Kirby: Requests dispensation permitting marriage of Frederick Goulding [Protestant] and Mary Anne Ryan [Catholic] who have been married in a Registry Office. Thanks for kindness to the writer and Mrs. Frost, while they were in Rome. 4pp

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37 22 February Holograph letter from Bartholomew Woodlock, Catholic 1866 University Dublin, to Kirby: Introducing Rev. Stephen Ashlin and others. 1p

38 22 February Holograph letter from Thomas English, Waterford, to 1866 Kirby: Introducing Miss Power of Faithlegg, near Waterford, and her sister Mrs. Archbold, husband, etc. 2pp

39 23 February Holograph letter from +Thomas Grant, [], to Kirby: 1866 Introducing Captain Melville White. 1p

39 a 23 February Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1866 Enclosing £16, addressed to Dr. Murray, for student Martin Ryan, from John Ryan, Thurles. Reference to Dr. Polding and to the fact that if he insists on appointing Rev. Manly, the letter should be brought to Rome and examined. Fenian arrests and type of people arrested, with reference to the Orangemen. Sir R. Peel opposed any concession to Catholics, regarding education, in Parliament. What Government offered was not worth accepting. Sorry to hear that the Pope's finances are low. Dr. Murphy sailed on the 20th instant for Australia, together with five Jesuits for T. Barry's College, Melbourne. Reference to Mr. Monsell, who was angry that Dr. Cullen would not say that the proposed charters would be beneficial to religion. Requests Dr. Kirby's opinion on the matter. 2pp

40 26 February Holograph letter from Agnes Horner, 1709 Walnut Street, 1866 Philadelphia, to Kirby: Recalling memories of Rome and of Dr. Kirby in 1855. Account of her life since she entered a Sacred Heart convent until she left it in 1865. Reference to Bishop Wood, Philadelphia, and to the fine Cathedral he has built. 4pp

41 26 February Holograph letter from +William Keane, Queenstown, to 1866 Kirby: Introducing Rev. Stephen Ashlin, mother, sister, etc. 4pp

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42 27 February Holograph letter from +John J. Mullock, St. John's, 1866 Newfoundland, to Kirby: Introducing M. Baird of St. John's. 1p

43 28 February Holograph letter from Dominick Murphy, Saint Finbarr's, 1866 Cork, to Kirby: Requests renewal of marriage dispensation, which was already granted but owing to the parties living together as man and wife before marriage could take place, the dispensation was rendered null. 3pp

44 February Holograph letter from Sr. M. Keenan, Convent of Our Lady 1866 of Mercy, Baggot Street, Dublin, to Kirby: Requests seven Masses per day from 10th to 19th March in some Shrine dedicated to St. Joseph. Enclosing £3. 2pp

45 1 March 1866 Holograph letter from +John P. Leahy, Violet Hill, Newry, to Kirby: Requests renewal of Formula VI faculties ad sexennium. Also a solution to a problem regarding Bishop's power to commute and dispense in certain vows. Dr. Moran's departure from Rome will be a loss to Ecclesiastical Literature, as in Ireland he will not be able to consult the original documents. Unlikely to obtain any worthwhile concession from the Government regarding Catholic University. 4pp

46 2 March 1866 Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Drogheda, to Kirby: Requests Dr. Kirby's advice on postponing "ad limina" visit until 1867, that is if the rumour is true, that the Pope will ask all Bishops to come to Rome for the Centenary festival of St. Peter. No worthwhile concessions regarding Catholic University are to be expected from the Government. 4pp

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47 3 March 1866 Holograph letter [and typescript copy] from Patrick F. Moran, Hotel de Geneve, Florence, to Kirby: Arrival in Florence on the homeward journey, accompanied by Dr. Neligan, James Maher and William Cullen [students]. Account of the debate in the Camera dei Deputati, Florence. Dr. Neligan called to see Mr. Hemans and reports that he has returned to the Anglican Church. Propaganda should be cautioned about having their English composition for the Epiphany written by such a man. Could not make out any MSS. in Florence owing to the Rinuccini collection having been removed to the Biblioteca Trivulgia in Milan. Regards to many friends. 2 items [Digitised separately; original letter formerly KIR/1866/47A.]

47 a 3 March 1866 Original of KIR/1866/47. [Digitised as KIR/1866/47A; holograph letter forming part of KIR/1866/47].

48 4 March 1866 Holograph letter from +P. Dorrian, Belfast, to Kirby: Repeating requests for marriage dispensations [see KIR/1865/263]. Inform the Propaganda of the true facts of a case, in which a Priest, whose faculties have been withdrawn, might try to vindicate himself in Rome. Requests the Cardinal's advice in a case, in which Rev. John Lynch, the sole living executor of the will of the late Rev. Arthur O'Neill, P.P., Carrickfergus, wishes to appoint a successor to the deceased executor, without having recourse to the Bishop. 4pp

49 6 March 1866 Holograph letter from James McCann, Coalisland. Co. Tyrone, to Kirby: Reference to father and sister, who are going to Rome; to his own troubles, namely father's marriage, sister's marriage [see KIR/1864/148 and /168] and a sick priest. Account of his mission. Dr. Moran's loss to Dr. Kirby. Reference to past students of Irish College. 6pp

50 10 March Holograph letter from +P. Dorrian, Belfast, to Kirby: 1866 Introducing Mr. John Martin, J.P. Killybeagh, Co. Down. 2pp

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51 10 March Holograph letter [and typescript copy] from Patrick F. 1866 Moran, Milan, to Kirby: Reporting progress [see KIR/1866/47]. Dr. Neligan gone to Venice. James Maher returned to Rome. Very busy in the Ambrosiana, Requests Dr. Kirby to pay the copyist, Sig. Bertolotti, who is copying the MS. of Claudius at the Vatican. Reference to the paying of the doctor from Tivoli for his visits. 2 items. [Digitised separately; original letter formerly KIR/1866/51A.]

51 a 10 March Original of KIR/1866/51. [Digitised as KIR/1866/51A; 1866 holograph letter forming part of KIR/1866/51].

52 10 March Holograph letter from William Kirby, [], to Kirby: Rev. 1866 Shanahan wishes Dr. Kirby to attend to the memorial sent to Dr. Moran, regarding Rev. Hanrahan's, a friar, secularization. Reference to the suspension of the Habeas Corpus Act, which was a merciful policy on the Government's part to save the unfortunate dupes from themselves [probably Fenians]. Dr. Monsell is Vice- President of the Board of Trade. Report in the papers says that the Irish College, Rome, is connected with the Fenians. It should be contradicted. 4pp

53 11 March Holograph letter from +Paul Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1866 Introducing Mr. James Whealan. 1p

54 11 March Holograph letter from James Dixon, St. Peter's, Phibsboro, 1866 Dublin, to Kirby: 170 orphans are now in the new orphanage and Mr. McMahon and the writer request two prizes, one from the Pope and one from Cardinal Antonelli, to help the success of a Bazaar in aid of the orphanage. 3pp

55 11 March Holograph letter from Fr. Paolino da Tortona, Velletri, to 1866 Kirby: Thanks for 48 Mass intentions. Reference to his mission and to sickness in the convent in Velletri. 2pp

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56 12 March Holograph letter from John Bourke, Pallaskenny, Limerick 1866 Diocese, to Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to attend to the memorial, sent to Dr. Moran, regarding secularization of Rev. Hanrahan, a Friar, and which Dr. Moran could not handle at Propaganda. Reference to W. Kirby's health and to Eliza Butler, who attends him; to his mother, etc. The writer has a nice parish thanks to Dr. Kirby's word to the Bishop. 4pp

57 12 March Holograph letter from J. Maher, Lago Oscuro, to Kirby: An 1866 account of the writer's travels with Dr. Moran, Dr. Neligan and W. Cullen. Visited Ivrea, where Irish St. Thaddeus, is venerated and Venice, after leaving Dr. Moran. On his way back to the College. 3pp

58 12 March Holograph letter from +L. Gillooly, Sligo, to Kirby: 1866 Forwarding to Mgr. Capalti, through Dr. Kirby, the required information regarding his Formula VI powers and other faculties. Writer understands, but cannot share Dr. Kirby's regret on Dr. Moran's departure from Rome, as he will do much good here. 1p

59 13 March Holograph letter from +William Delany, Cork, to Kirby: 1866 Introducing Very Rev. J. Canon Falvey and Canon Daly, both from diocese of Cork. 1p

60 [Does not exist - Mistake in dating].

61 16 March Holograph letter fom +D. Moriarty, Killarney, to Kirby: 1866 Dispensation requested in two cases of mixed marriage. Forwarding £5 for Dr. Kirby. 4pp

62 18 March Holograph letter from W. Fitzgerald, Park House, Limerick, 1866 to Kirby: Matrimonial dispensation for John Cavanagh [Catholic] to marry Mary Dartnell [Protestant] of the parish of Rathkeale. 4pp

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63 17 March Holograph letter from D. Eduardo Fikentocher, Vaticano, to 1866 Kirby: Mgr. Pacca is unable to accept Dr. Kirby's invitation to dinner. 1p

64 19 March Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1866 Introducing Alderman Tarpy, Dublin. 1p

65 20 March Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Tell the 1866 Cardinal that the writer cannot send a report on the Barron case, as the family are at present staying at Waterford. The writer gives his views on the case [KIR/1865/217 and /236]. Oath Bill has passed the Commons but Catholics will still have to swear that they will maintain the Act of Settlement whereby all Catholics are excluded from the Crown. 1p

66 20 March Holograph letter from Sr. M. Magdalen Kirwan, Convent of 1866 Our Lady of Mercy, Baggot Street, Dublin, to Kirby: Forwarding £6 for Masses; seven Novenas of Masses for each £3. 4pp

67 20 March Holograph letter from Sr. Mary Magdalen Kirwan, Convent 1866 of Our Lady of Mercy, Baggot Street, Dublin, to Kirby: Death of Sr. M. Cecilia. Request that their High Altar be privileged. 3pp

68 23 March Holograph letter from +L. Gillooly, Sligo, to Kirby: 1866 Enclosing a cheque for £240, Peter's Pence money. Requests an acknowledgment such as could appear in the papers. It will help the people to contribute. 1p

69 25 March Holograph letter [and typescript copy] from Patrick F. 1866 Moran, 55 Eccles Street, Dublin, to Kirby: Hopes to see some decisive measures taken regarding model schools. Reference to Mr. Hutch and to the fact that he should do the examination of the Laurea, as Dr. Cullen, who is thinking of starting a Theology class in Clonliffe, intends to write to Dr. Keane about Hutch. 2 items [Digitised separately; original letter formerly KIR/1866/69A.]

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69 a 25 March Original of KIR/1866/69. [Digitised as KIR/1866/69A; 1866 holograph letter forming part of KIR/1866/69.]

70 26 March Holograph letter from +William Keane, Queenstown, to 1866 Kirby: Dr. Hutch is to leave Rome without delay. Dr. Croke is now P.P. of Doneraile and Hutch has to take up duties in the College. Things quiet in Ireland. England's greatest danger lies in America, where the Irish are anti-English. French troops are reported to be leaving Rome, but France will surely care for the Pope. 4pp

71 29 March Holograph letter from Hugh Cullen, 18 James Street, 1866 Liverpool, to Kirby: Enclosing £5 for Masses. Reference to his family; to his sister Kate entering the Sisters of Charity; to family's education. 3pp

72 March 1866 Holograph letter from Joseph R. Chandler, Philadelphia, to Kirby: Introducing his son-in-law, Mr. Joseph H. Rouel. 2pp

73 March 1866 Holograph letter from R. Monteith, Tempietti, Rome, to Kirby: Inviting Dr. Kirby to dine with the writer, Cardinal Reisach and Lord and Lady Herries. 2pp

74 2 April 1866 Holograph letter from George Talbot, Vatican, to Kirby: The Holy Father refuses permission for Mrs. Joyce, relative of Prince Borghese to be buried in a church in Rome. He is strongly against burying people in churches. 2pp

75 4 April 1866 Holograph letter from Mary Cullen, 10 Overton Street, Dublin, to Kirby: Thanks for painting. William, who was a student in Irish College, is improving, and after hearing his accounts of Rome and Dr. Kirby, the writer would like to visit both. 4pp

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76 4 April 1866 Holograph letter from P. O'Reilly [Riely], P.P., Kilmore Erris, Belmullet, to Kirby: Request for matrimonial dispensation for A. Padden and Mary Monaghan of Kilmore Erris, Diocese of Killala. 3pp

77 5 April 1866 Holograph letter from William Cullen, Liverpool, to Kirby: Account of return journey from Rome with Dr. Moran, with special reference to a visit to St. Gall, Shrine of St. Kilian of Wuerzburg, St. Ursula, Cologne. Reference to writer's health. 4pp

78 6 April 1866 Holograph letter from +Joseph Dixon, Drogheda, to Kirby: Thanks for dispensation from "ad limina" visit until the great solemnity of 1867 [see KIR/1866/46]. Reference to the Barron case [see KIR/1866/65] regarding which the writer would like to remove a wrong impression. It is the writer's theory that the Immaculate Mother of God will obtain a dispensation for Pio Nono from the saying "Annos Petri non videbis". Emigration to America is at its highest ever. 4pp

79 6 April 1866 Holograph letter from [], il Maestro di Camera di S. S., Vatican, to Kirby: Bishop of Maitland, Bishop of Bathurst, Dr. Kirby and a student are granted an audience with the Holy Father. 2pp

80 9 April 1866 Two holograph letters. First letter from Sister Mary Agnes, Benedictines, St. Mary's Priory, Princethorpe, to Kirby: Thanks for crucifixes and paintings. Sister Mary Raphael will soon be professed. Repeating a request made by her father [see KIR/1866/32] with details regarding number of Catholics in Montana, etc. Second letter from T. Meagher, Father of Sister Agnes, Waterford, to Kirby: Fr. Giorda, S. J. is now supplying daily Mass for the Catholics [in some part of Montana]. 6pp

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81 10 April 1866 Holograph letter from Thomas O'Reilly, Naples, to Kirby: A telegram, stating that Signor Khelan is ill and that the writer will not return until Saturday. 1p

82 14 April 1866 Holograph letter from +T. Fulong, Wexford, to Kirby: Forwarding the acts of a second inquiry, regarding some marriage case, to Cardinal Barnabo and to the Congregation of the Inquisition. 4pp

83 16 April 1866 Holograph letter from William Hutch, Florence, to Kirby: Writer's journey from Rome to Florence. Reference to the infamous characters he met on the train; to the lack of religion in Florence; to its churches; to the results of being a part of the . 4pp

84 16 April 1866 Two holograph letters. First letter from P.F. Moran, 55 Eccles street, Dublin, to Kirby: Tell the Computista that no contract was made in writing regarding the rent of the part of the Irish College vineyard called il Pigno. Reference to election of coadjutor to Kilmacduagh, but some Bishops recommend the non-appointment of a coadjutor, as the Diocese cannot support a Bishop. Kilmacduagh should be run by Galway and Kilfenora by Limerick. Dr. Walsh, Kildare and Leighlin, is going to Rome. The debate on the Established Church has done much good, but the Government will do nothing for the present. Reference to a new scheme for Catholic University. American Bishops intend to start a University on the same lines as Catholic University. Second letter from + P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Reference to Coadjutor to Kilmacduagh. 3pp

85 17 April 1866 Holograph letter from William Kirby, 4 Sexton Street, Limerick, to Kirby: Writer's health and possible return to Dublin. The Government saved the country from the Fenians. Family affairs. 4pp

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86 21 April 1866 Holograph letter fom +James Murray, Marseilles, to Kirby: Account of journey from Rome to Marseilles; with reference to a visit to the Missionary College, Genova, where the writer would like to send a couple of students, if he had them to send. 4pp

87 23 April 1866 Holograph letter from +Matthew Quinn, Lyons, to Kirby: Journeyed from Marseilles to Lyons. Reference to meeting the President of the Propagation of Faith regarding the question of loans from the Society to the writer's diocese, Bathurst, and to Dr. Murray's diocese, Maitland. The matter will be settled in Paris. Very thankful to Cardinal Barnabo for his help in this matter and also to Dr. Kirby: 4pp

88 23 April 1866 Holograph letter from +William Keane, Queenstown, to Kirby: Attempting to trace a missing letter [from Dr. Kirby]. All the faithful will need to pray for the Holy Father. Emigration is taking 1,000 per week from this part of Ireland and they are happy to go. 3pp

89 24 April 1866 Holograph letter from J.W. Croke, Doneraile, to Kirby: Matrimonial Dispensation for John McCarthy and Johanna Coffey, who are first cousins. Writer removed from the College and sent on the Mission. 2pp

90 26 April 1866 Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: Dispensation to postpone "ad limina" visit until 1867 has been granted and invitation given to attend the canonization of the Martyrs of Goreum in that year. Request condonation of Masses that should have been said for the people on Sundays and retrenched holidays in the writer's mensal parish and also for two other priests, who did not say the Masses on retrenched holidays for the people of their parishes. 4pp

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91 29 April 1866 Holograph letter [and typescript copy] from Patrick F. Moran, 55 Eccles Street, Dublin, to Kirby: The General of the Dominicans has accused Dr. Walsh, Carlow, in a memorial to Propaganda and among other things he claims Dr. Walsh refused to allow the youth of his diocese to join religious orders. The trouble centres around the Dominican house at Newbridge. Dr. Dixon of Armagh was ill with the fever. Emigration is just as bad as it was during the famine. Reference to the appointment of a Coadjutor Bishop to Dr. Fallon [Kilmacduagh]. Religious orders for women are doing immense good in Ireland. It is a pity that there were not more Orders for men and that they are so much exempt from the Bishop's authority. The Bishop could use them as he needed them. Starting an Academia di Religione Cattolica, which will meet at the University. Faculties requested on behalf of the Archbishop for a number of priests. 2 items. [Digitised separately; original letter formerly KIR/1866/91A.]

91 a 29 April 1866 Original of KIR/1866/91. [Digitised as KIR/1866/91A; holograph letter forming part of KIR/1866/91.]

92 30 April 1866 Holograph letter from Pierce Marcus Barron, Belmont Park, Waterford, to Kirby: Declaration and statement as to the residence of the writer sent to Dr. Cullen. This is in connection with the Barron v de Consigny marriage case [see KIR/1865/276]. Papers say that Mr. De Consigny has been married again civilly. Requests a speedy conclusion of the case. 4pp

93 April 1866 Holograph letter from +D. Moriarty, Killarney, to Kirby: Renewal of faculties to dispense in 2° and 2°, and 2° and 3°, consanguinity et affin. Circumstances make the writer more lenient in dispensing. Emigration fearful this year. The Holy See should make some effort to provide for the spiritual welfare of the emigrants in America. 4pp

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94 April 1866 Holograph letter from James Whelan, Hotel de Londra, Rome, to Kirby: Requesting an audience with the Holy Father. 1p

95 2 May 1866 Holograph letter from Ellen Kirby [niece], Stonington, Chicago, to Kirby: Family news. Introducing her doctor, who goes to Rome. Requests again a photo of Dr. Kirby. 4pp

96 3 May 1866 Holograph letter from Sister Fiorentina Maria Raphael [Straker], Benedictines, St. Mary's Priory, Princethorpe, England, to Kirby: Writer's profession takes place on May 29th. A eulogy of her choice of life and of Dr. Kirby's fatherly kindness, etc. Mention of other nuns, etc. 4pp

97 4 May 1866 Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Account of the death and burial of Dr. Dixon, Armagh. Dr. Kieran is elected Vicar-Cap. and will probably be a candidate for the Mitre. Dr. Shannon is recommended for Kilfenora, but the writer, Bishop of Cashel, Dr. Butler and Dr. Moriarty, [the latter two are writing to Rome about it] think that Kilfenora and Kilmacduagh ought to be united to Galway. Good deal of fever in the country and some cholera at the ports. 3pp

98 6 May 1866 Holograph letter from +George Butler, Limerick, to Kirby: Matrimonial dispensation for Daniel Flanigan and Catherine Rahilly. Attended the burial of Dr. Dixon, Armagh. Will forward the money for the burse in a fortnight's time. 4pp

99 6 May 1866 Holograph letter from T. Bermingham, V.G., New Orleans, to Kirby: Richard Murphy, the first Irish soldier to enlist for the Papal Army and at present living in New Orleans, has lost his Roman Military Medal and the writer requests Dr. Kirby to get him another of the same. A design of the medal, plus a copy of the certificate from Mgr. Merode awarding the medal to Mr. Murphy, is included. 3pp

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100 6 May 1866 Holograph letter from T. Bermingham, New Orleans, to Kirby: The writer is at present in New Orleans to collect money for the rebuilding of war damaged churches, convents, etc., in Charlestown. The letter contains a printed appeal by Bishop Lynch of Charlestown to the charitable people of New Orleans and both letter and appeal give many details regarding damage done by the war to churches, convents, etc. 4pp

101 7 May 1866 Holograph letter from +John Kilduff, Longford, to Kirby: Matrimonial dispensation for Michael Walsh and Bridget Thresham from Impediment of 1° and 1° affinity, etc. Death of Dr. Dixon, with great praise for his humility and sanctity. He died on the same day and at the same hour, - 5.30 a.m. 29/4/1866 - on which St. Catherine of Siena, to whom he had a great devotion, died. 3pp

102 8 May 1866 Holograph letter from Almira D. Kirby [sister], Chicago, to Kirby: Enquiring after Dr. Kirby's health and the Kirby family in Ireland. Family news, etc. with reference to the civil war and particularly to Jeff. Davis, whom the writer terms as an arch-traitor. 3pp

103 10 May 1866 Holograph letter from +E. Walsh, Kilkenny, to Kirby: Requests Dr. Kirby to send home any Ossory students, in the Irish College, who have been ordained. In great need of Priests. 1p

104 11 May 1866 Holograph letter from +James Murray, [Maitland], Dublin, to Kirby: Writer, together with Bishop Quinn, Bathurst, four nuns and some priests, will leave in June for Australia. Reference to arrangements and quest for priests. Propagation of the Faith gave Dr. Quinn £800 and the writer £400. Reference to some affair in connection with Dr. James Quinn, Brisbane and requests that Propagation wait until they know Dr. J. Quinn's side of the story. 4pp

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105 11 May 1866 Holograph letter from Madre Maria Addolorata, St. Agatha dei Goti, Monastery of the M. Holy Redeemer, Naples, to Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to forward an enclosed letter to Miss Curtis or other ladies, asking them to forward to the writer's convent a parcel, which was left in their care, by her sister Mrs. Straker. Reference to difficulties of carrying on in Naples through threatened expulsion and sickness. 4pp

106 12 May 1866 Holograph letter from +David Moriarty, Killarney, to Kirby: Dispensation for Mary O'Brien from vow of perpetual virginity. Marriage in view. 1p

107 13 May 1866 Holograph letter from +Paul Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Writer has received notice from Cardinal Antonelli that he is to be promoted to the Sacred College. He is confounded and amazed. Until he writes himself, thank the Cardinal for the notification. Let the writer know of details attached to the dignity especially the financial side, as he has given all his money to schools and Clonliffe. 1p

108 15 May 1866 Holograph letter from Susan Porter, 93 Piazza de Spagna, Roma, to Kirby: Pleased to be at home to Dr. Kirby at 5 o'clock. 1p

109 15 May 1866 Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: More regarding his promotion to the Sacred College, with request for news regarding date of consistory and expenses. Dr. Kieran is likely to succeed to Dr. Dixon, but the Government would like to see Dr. Moriarty in Armagh as he sides with them to a great extent on the Education question, and is at present in London on some negotiations regarding Education question. The rinderpest [cattle plague] has hit Ulster and the cholera is feared. 3pp

110 16 May 1866 Holograph letter from William Kirby, 6 Sexton Street, Limerick, to Kirby: Requesting news of Rome and the threatened war. Writer's health and family affairs. Rinderpest or cattle plague has hit Ulster. 3pp

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111 16 May 1866 Holograph letter from P.E. Jordan, St. John's, Newfoundland, to Kirby: Introducing himself and asking permission to enter the Irish College Rome, on direction of Dr. Mulloch. 1p

112 18 May 1866 Holograph letter from Eiulio V. Lenti, [Direzione delle S. Missione], to Kirby: Requesting the Irish College [students] to be present in the sacristy of S. Maria ai Monti, for the procession of Our Lady at three-thirty p.m. 2pp

113 18 May 1866 Holograph letter from Filippo de Angelis, Officiale di Propaganda, to Kirby: Cardinal Prefect of Propaganda wishes to see Dr. Kirby at 12.30 today. Also [Stefano Criestini] editor of the Giornale di Roma, requests information regarding the death of Dr. Dixon, Armagh. 1p

114 a 18 May 1866 Original of KIR/1866/114. [Digitised as KIR/1866/114A; holograph letter forming part of KIR/1866/114.]

114 18 May 1866 Holograph letter [and typescript copy] from Patrick F. Moran, 55 Eccles Street, Dublin, to Kirby: Dr. Cullen leaving for Rome on 3rd June and will stop at the College. It is all a secret as yet. Reference to Dr. Dixon's month's mind and to his likely successor. Likely Dr. Kieran but Government would favour Dr. Russell or Dr. Moriarty. All Bishops condemn the model schools, except Dr. Moriarty and Dr. Butler, who wish some changes to be made in them. The time is ripe for a regular Synod. Reference to Coadjutor to Kilmacduagh and to uniting all under Diocese of Galway. Praying for Rinaldini's recovery. Accademia di Religione Christiana has been started and hopes to 'get up one of the Ecclesiastical Antiquities of Our Irish Church', to defend our Old Fathers against allegations of Dr. Todd and co. 2 items. [Digitised separately; original letter formerly KIR/1866/114A.]

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115 18 May 1866 Holograph letter from M.O'Connor, Loyola College, Baltimore, to Kirby: Introducing Rev. Pollard, M.C. Horgan, Diocese of Pittsburgh. 1p

116 21 May 1866 Holograph letter from Thomas English, Waterford, to Kirby: Reminding Dr. Kirby of a task handed on to him by Dr. Moran, to look after an altar ordered from a firm in Rome, for St. Joseph's Cathedral and for which £200 has been raised. 4pp

117 22 May 1866 Holograph letter from Pierce Marcus Barron, Belmont Park, Waterford, to Kirby: Thanks for letter and photographs of Immaculate Conception of B.V.M. Anxiously awaiting final decision on his daughter's [Kate] marriage to Count Consigny [see KIR/1866/92]. 4pp

118 22 May 1866 Holograph letter from Margaret Cullen Liverpool, to Kirby: Thanks for letter and gifts. Reference to William's improvement in health. Cattle plague and cholera are raging around Liverpool. Archbishop is to go to Rome. Drs. Murray and Quinn are preparing for Australia. 4pp

119 22 May 1866 Holograph letter from +P. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Thanks for telegram. Writer will find it difficult to raise £2,000, the sum necessary to cover expenses encumbering on the "Red Hat". Probably will start for Rome by the 1st or 2nd June. 2pp

120 24 May 1866 Holograph letter from +Matthew Quinn, Mount Melleray Abbey, to Kirby: Hopes to get some of Mount Melleray Monks to come to Australia. They would do much good. Sorrow on Rinaldini's illness. His praise and regard for Rinaldini, to whom he encloses a note. Dr. Murphy's and our party [probably Dr. Murray and the writer] will now number about 40. Hope to leave by the end of June. 8pp

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121 24 May 1866 Holograph letter from M.A. [Psorghila], Roma, to Kirby: Reference to there being no need to change Dr. Kirby's inscription, except to add the name of Bishop. 1p

122 29 May 1866 Holograph letter from M.A. Greene, Presentation Convent, Thurles, to Kirby: Thanks for executing commission regarding cloth for vestments and regarding paintings. Bill for cloth enclosed. Requests a painting of the Divine Heart of Jesus and a reliquary for the altar of the Sacred Heart. 4pp

123 29 May 1866 Holograph letter from +Nicholas Conaty, Cavan, to Kirby: Forwarding £660, Peter's Pence and £5 for Dr. Kirby. Ireland is grateful to Pope for Dr. Cullen's elevation to Sacred College. Apostolic Benediction for writer and people of Kilmore, requested. 2pp

124 30 May 1866 Holograph letter from Edward McDonald, St. Kyran's College, Kilkenny, to Kirby: Thanks for painting of Immaculate Heart of Mary. Devotion to Sacred Heart flourishing in Kilkenny College. Fr. Murphy is very poorly. Two or three young boys, around age of 15, are anxious to do their studies in Rome. Would Dr. Kirby accommodate them and request for Kirby's advice on the matter. 4pp

125 30 May 1866 Holograph letter from S. R.M. Porter, Roma, to Kirby: Documents delivered to Cardinal Barnabo, but he requests the names in full of Lady Stranbenzee. Cardinal is coming to hear the writer's confession and she will receive Holy Communion at the Convent. Thanking Dr. Kirby for his kindness and instructions. 3pp

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126 May 1866 Holograph letter from Alex F. Scully, St. Patrick's College, Thurles, to Kirby: Met Dr. Murray and Dr. Moran and so heard Roman news. Reference to Dr. Cullen's elevation to Sacred College. Requests accommodation in the Irish College when he goes to Rome next year for the canonization. Faculties for Dr. O'Neill. Account of work on the Cathedral, the Bishop's collection for it, and the writer's duties as Dean and Professor in the college. 4pp

127 Feast of the Holograph letter from Sr. M.C. Elliott, St. Catherine's, Sion Ascension Hill, to Kirby: Thanks for photograph of the Holy Father 1866 and his blessing annexed. Death of Sr. M. Ignatius Dunne. She did not wish to use the relic sent by Dr. Kirby as she wished to go to her God. 3pp

128 1 June 1866 Holograph letter [and typescript copy] from Patrick F. Moran, 55 Eccles Street, Dublin, to Kirby: Enclosing £1,100 from Bishop of Limerick for the foundation of two Burses for his Diocese, though £1,200 was the sum required. He wishes it to be invested in 'Consolidato nominato' in the name of the four Archbishops of Ireland or, if more profitable to the College, to be invested in land. Requests acknowledgement. Past students under Dr. Mat Quinn are making a collection to help clean and repair the Irish College. Dr. Cullen, accompanied by Dr. Forde and servant, is leaving for Rome after 10 June. Met some past students at month's mind for Dr. Dixon. Bishops complain that, for four or five years after return from Rome, the Irish College students are too sickly to do any work. 2 items. [Digitised separately; original letter formerly 128A.]

128 a 1 June 1866 Original of KIR/1866/128. [Digitised as KIR/1866/128A; holograph letter forming part of KIR/1866/128.]

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129 1 June 1866 Holograph letter from +Matthew Quinn, St. Mary's, Gayfield, Donnybrook, Dublin, to Kirby: Joy in Ireland and praise for Pio Nono on Dr. Cullen's elevation to the Sacred College. Two Mount Melleray monks offer to come to Australia if Superior General of the order in France consents. The good they could do in Australia and the advantages for all in travelling with a group of priests and nuns. Could Dr. Kirby use his influence with the Holy Father to achieve this. Thanks for kindness to Dr. Kirby and Cardinal Prefect of Propaganda. 4pp

130 1 June 1866 Holograph letter from +James Murray, Dublin, to Kirby: Thanks for paintings of the Sacred Heart for the writer and Dr. Quinn. Reference to quest for priests for Australia. Pope's choice of Dr. Cullen for Cardinal gives joy to Ireland. 3pp

131 1 June 1866 Holograph letter from Plowden Cholmely and Co., 234 Corso, Roma, to Kirby: £665 on hands for Dr. Kirby from Messrs Prescott Grote and Co. on behalf of Ulster Banking Company. [see KIR/1866/123]. 1p

132 4 June 1866 Holograph letter from Pierce Marcus Barron, Belmount Park, Waterford, to Kirby: More regarding marriage of his daughter to Mr. De Consigny. Dr. Philimore says that the marriage in England is legal and binding - His daughter cannot marry again, while De Consigny lives, without committing bigamy. Church should pronounce it a marriage - Gives reasons. 4pp

133 5 June 1866 Holograph letter [and typescript copy] from P.F. Moran, 55 Eccles Street, Dublin, to Kirby: Forwarding £161.8.6, students fees [listed]. Will pay the bill for the light cloth sent for this summer out of the next sum of money. 2 items

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134 5 June 1866 Holograph letter from +Thomas L. Connolly, London, to Cardinal Cullen: The Government was sustained last night by 403 votes to 2. The Tories were unwilling to assume power in the face of an armed Europe. Hope England will not assist Louis Napoleon in Europe and in another spoiliation of the Holy Father. 3pp

135 7 June 1866 Holograph letter from George Talbot, Vatican, to Kirby: The Holy Father has agreed that Dr. Cullen will receive in the Quirinal together with Mgr. Hoherlohe and Father Billio. It will save expenses and be an honour to Ireland. 1p

136 7 June 1866 Holograph letter from S. R.M. Porter, Rome, to Kirby: Thanks for letter and souvenir for Mr. Porter and cameo for the writer. Sending a paper weight which the Pope held in his hand and blessed, as a gift to Dr. Kirby with many thanks for his fatherly care. 3pp

137 8 June 1866 Holograph letter from Fr. De Maistre, Villa Stellone, Prov. Di Torino, to Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby's prayers in their difficulties, especially that peace and concord will reign in their family, which has lost one of its parents. 4pp

138 8 June 1866 Holograph letter from Ellen Byrne [sister], Blackrock, to Kirby: Thanks for remittance of £7. Reference to a new Vice-President [probably a vice-Rector for the Irish College to replace Dr. Moran] who is a cousin of Dr. Cullen and who is now on his way to Rome. News of friends and requests for prayers. Praise of Dr. Kirby for his brotherly care. 4pp

139 9 June 1866 Holograph letter from +William Delany, Cork, to Kirby: The writer explains why he cannot deal with dispensation requested in KIR/1866/43. Dr. Kirby should be made . Has requested Cardinal Prefect for a dispensation in a mixed marriage and for permission to postpone ad limina visit until next year. Reference to vast emigration this year. 3pp

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140 10 June 1866 Typescript copy of letter from C.W. Russell, St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, to Cullen: Congratulating him on the cardinalate. Writer is second candidate for vacancy in Armagh; Dr. Kieran is first; for personal [or family] reasons which were made known to the Cardinal Prefect on occasion of election of Bishop of Down, the writer asks not to be considered. 2pp

141 11 June 1866 Holograph letter from John Morrissey, Paris, to Kirby: An account of a plot to assassinate the writer and to take his belongings, on the journey from Rome to Paris. At present taking refuge in a hospital run by the Brothers of St. John of God. Had to tear up all letters from Rome and now requests Dr. Kirby to tell all those who gave him letters to re-write them, etc. 4pp

142 12 June 1866 Holograph letter from S. R.M. Porter, Hotel Croielle, Chiaja, Naples, to Kirby: Held up at Naples owing to miscalculation regarding departure of steamers and so has wired Malta for more money. Recalling memories of Rome and especially of Dr. Kirby's kindness, "her first and longest tried friend". 5pp

143 12 June 1866 Holograph letter from Madre Ignazia Freschi, Abbessa, S. Pudenziana, Rome, to Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to come and have a talk with her. 2pp

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144 15 June 1866 Holograph letter from +Matthew Quinn, St. Mary's, Gayfield, Donnybrook, Dublin, to Kirby: Thanks for telegram regarding Monks of Mount Melleray, who wish to go to Australia [see KIR/1866/129]. Dr. Fitzpatrick, Abbot of Mount Melleray and Rev. Francis Regis, Procurator in Rome of La Granda Trappe, are in favour of plan, so pressure must be brought to bear on the Abbot of La Grande Trappe by the Holy See. Writing to Rev. Regis on this point following Cardinal Barnabo's instructions as sent by Dr. Kirby. Scheduled to leave Cork on 14th July, but, such is the scare in the English money market, that business is restricted and a cargo may not be got until beginning of August. Regards to Archbishop of Dublin. Will be with him in spirit in Rome on the 18th instant. Enclosure - Abbot B. Fitzpatrick to +M. Quinn, dated 14.6.1866. 2 items

145 22 June 1866 Holograph letter from J. O'Connor, Seminary of St. Charles Borromeo, Philadelphia, to Kirby: An artist from Pittsburgh, who is an ardent Catholic, wishes to have the Pope's Blessing for his family and written at the bottom of a picture, which he would send to Dr. Kirby. Would Dr. Kirby have this done? Delighted at Dr. Cullen's elevation to the Cardinalate. Account of the Seminary in which the writer teaches. Acquainted with Mrs. Reynolds. 3pp

146 22 June 1866 Holograph letter from +D. Moriarty, Killarney, to Kirby: Dispensation 'in cognatione spiritualis' requested for Johannes Neligan and Anastasia Galwey. Reference to the writer's copy of the "Sovranita Temporale". An index should be published in Monacelli's Formularium. Irish Hierarchy in full agreement with Pope's choice of Dr. Cullen for the Sacred College. He has been a Borromeo of the Irish Church. 4pp

147 23 June 1866 Holograph letter from Gaetano Moroni, Roma, to Kirby: The writer's friend Sig. Francesco Papalini, who has written two sonnets in honour of each of the five Cardinals to be raised to the purple to-morrow and who has already paid homage to four of them, now wishes to pay homage to Cardinal Cullen and to present him with the sonnets. 1p

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148 24 June 1866 Holograph letter from +N. Power, Killaloe, to Kirby: Requesting to be appointed Apostolic delegate to the Diocese of Killaloe. At present the writer is Coadjutor of the Diocese, but finds it unsatisfactory as Dr. Flannery is still out of the country [France] and will probably never return. Requests also that Rev. Mortimer Hartney be given the title of 'Parochus inamovibilis'. Delighted at honour conferred on Dr. Cullen. Enclosing annual grant of £7 for Dr. Kirby. 4pp

149 25 June 1866 Holograph letter from +James Murray, Dublin, to Kirby: Hopes to leave for Australia by the 20th July. Better tell Propaganda that Dr. Gregory, O.S. B., once V.G. to Dr. Polding, intends to return to Sydney. Writing to Cardinal Barnabo to request that Mr. Michael Matthers, Diocese of Maitland, at present in All Hallows, be admitted to Propaganda College. 3pp

150 25 June 1866 Holograph letter from Raymond de la Poer, Gurteen, to Kirby: Writer decides that it would be injudicious on his part to enlist as a private soldier in the Papal Army. 3pp

151 26 June 1866 Holograph letter from William Hutch, St. Colman's College, Fermoy, to Kirby: Account of life as a Professor in St. Colman's. Fr. O'Leary has gone to Paris for health reasons. An outline of his character and piety. Praise for the faith of the Irish people, for the Irish priests and nuns, with special reference to the Presentation nuns, Fermoy and their ceremonies on feasts of Sacred Heart and of St. Luigi. Fr. Wigmore, Dean of the college is determined to introduce a more Catholic spirit among the students. Jealousy among the Irish priests stops a zealous man from doing his utmost. Reference to past students, to Victor Emmanuel and to Rome. 6pp

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152 June 1866 Holograph letter from Sr. M.C. di Ricci, St. Catherine's, Sion Hill, to Kirby: Requests Dr. Kirby to ask the Dominican nuns in Rome to dress up a doll in their habit, in order that the Dominican nuns in Ireland can check on the habit worn in Rome. Send it home with Dr. Forde. Request for a relic or picture of B. Berchmans. 4pp

153 3 July 1866 Holograph letter from Michael Cody, St. Mary's, to Kirby: Working in the Cathedral parish. Reference to duties and to the faith of the Irish in the B.V.M.; to Pope's collections; to journey home; to mistake made in relic for a Rev. E. Walshe. Faculties to enrol in the order of the B.V.M. for Rev. James Aylward, and to bless beads etc. for Rev. Thomas Kelly. 4pp

154 3 July 1866 Holograph letter from F.R. Cruise, Hotel Luxembourg, Marseilles, to Kirby: Thanks for kindness in Rome and for gifts to Mrs. Kelly and the writer's wife. 3pp

155 3 July 1866 Holograph letter from +J.P. Leahy [Newry], Dublin, to Kirby: Thanks for books and forwarding £6 in payment. Delighted at Dr. Cullen's elevation to the Sacred College. Is the writer bound to wear his habit [Dominican] in his house and has he to wear a tonsure. Assisted at opening of St. Peter and Paul's in Cork. 4pp

156 3 July 1866 Holograph letter from Ellen Byrne, Brookfield Place, Blackrock, to Kirby: Thanks for letter and remittance of £5. Miss Curtis called and gave good news of Dr. Kirby. Season is favourable. News of relatives. 4pp

157 4 July 1866 Holograph letter from Fred. Kelly, Marseilles, to Kirby: Thanks for kindness while in Rome and for gift for Mrs. Kelly. 3pp

158 5 July 1866 Holograph letter from A.O.R. de la Hoyde, Gli Saffelli [presso Verdi], to Kirby: Moran to transmit the corresponding amount to his brother, O'Connell. 1p

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159 6 July 1866 Holograph letter from Fr. Regis, O.C.S. O., Rome, to Kirby: In French. Wrote to Mgr. Quinn and to Abbot Bruno Fitzpatrick. [see KIR/1866/144]. 1p

160 6 July 1866 Holograph letter from +George Butler, Limerick, to Kirby: Satisfied with the investment which Dr. Kirby chose for the £1,100 [see KIR/1866/128 etc]. In need of priests and requests Dr. Kirby to send home a 3rd Divine. Reference to a John Molloy of Propaganda who would come to the Limerick Diocese. Will send two more students after the 'Concursus'. Rejoices on Cardinal Cullen's elevation. 4pp

161 9 July 1866 Holograph letter from Giovanni Simeoni, [], to Kirby: Ill health prevents the writer from accepting Dr. Kirby's invitation to dinner in the Irish College, in honour of Cardinal Cullen. 1p

162 9 July 1866 Holograph letter from +J. Dalton, Harbour Grace, [Newfoundland], to Kirby: Forwarding £216.13.4, Peter's Pence from Diocese of Harbour Grace. Generosity of the people in contributing to Peter's Pence. Extends congratulations to Cardinal Cullen. 3pp

163 10 July 1866 Holograph letter from L. Power, La Valette, Strada Forni, 81, Malta, to Kirby: Thanks for gift received through Mrs. Porter and remembrance after so many years. Reference to Mrs. Porter who has now gone to Tripoli. Rejoices on Dr. Cullen's elevation to the Sacred College and hopes that the rumour that he is to visit Malta is true. Malta profoundly venerates the Sovereign Pontiff. Reference to unhappy Ireland. 4pp

164 11 July 1866 Holograph letter from Francesco Ricci, [casa], to Kirby: Another invitation prevents the writer from accepting Dr. Kirby's kind invitation to dinner. 1p

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165 14 July 1866 Holograph letter from L. Sheil, Ursuline Convent, St. Mary's, Waterford, to Kirby: Requesting three copies of Mattoni's engraving of the Sacred Heart. One is for a friend. Dr. Delany is very ill. Give regards of the community to Cardinal Cullen. Ireland is blest to have him at the helm. Dr. Kirby's cousin is a little saint. More requests for prayers. 4pp

166 17 July 1866 Holograph letter from Mary Englefield, [], to Kirby: Inviting Dr. Kirby and Bishop Lynch of Charleston, on behalf of the Rev. Mother, to take part in the distribution of prizes to their poor girls. 2pp

167 18 July 1866 Holograph letter from Thomas English, George's Street, Waterford, to Kirby: Reference to KIR/1866/116. If Dr. Kirby is too busy to attend to the purchase of the altar, it can be ordered from Dublin. Bishop has gone to Harrogate for a rest. Grief at the reverse the Austrian Army suffered at the hands of the Prussians. Reference to a number of priests. 4pp

168 19 July 1866 Holograph letter [and typescript copy] from Patrick F. Moran, 55 Eccles Street, Dublin, to Kirby: Thanks for album containing photographs of the Popes and others, received through Dr. Quinn. Dr. Quinn and Dr. Murray are gone to Queenstown, as their ship to Australia has arrived. Orange ascendancy is again triumphant in Ireland, with reference to Whiteside and Attorney General Walshe. Education question is in status quo. Great difficulty regarding Catholic University is the fact that the complete staff of laymen, appointed as its professors at the beginning, now think that they should have a monopoly in its administration. Reference to Peter's Pence collection, etc. Have the Cardinal do something for Glasgow, before he leaves Rome. Scottish mission needs two or three good Irish Bishops to break down barriers of prejudice and to give an impulse to religion. A lay committee is circularizing the gentry to contribute to the new Cardinal. Those who have already signed are mentioned. 2 items [Digitised separately- original letter formerly KIR/1866/168A]

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168 a 19 July 1866 Original of KIR/1866/168. [Digitised as KIR/1866/168A; holograph letter forming part of KIR/1866/168.]

169 19 July 1866 Holograph letter from Denis Kane, Tullow, to Kirby: Thanks for kindness and hospitality. Disappointment over reverses of Austria. Crops are good. Regards to Cardinal Cullen, etc. 2pp

170 20 July 1866 Holograph letter from +James Murray, on board the "Empress", to Kirby: Starting today on journey to Australia. All arrangements on board ship are satisfactory. Thanks for kindnesses. Regards to Cardinal Cullen etc. [see KIR/1866/174, party consisted of nine priests and twenty- four nuns]. 4pp

171 20 July 1866 Holograph letter from 'H.C.', Locanda Isole Britanniche, to Kirby: Someone who is leaving Rome and who is taking a parcel to Ireland for Dr. Kirby: Mention of a Miss Aylward. 3pp

172 21 July 1866 Holograph letter from Fredrick Kelly and Marie Kelly, 4 Crasthroaite Park East, Kingstown, to Kirby: Thanks for gift of Sacré Coeur [see KIR/1866/157] [Marie Kelly] and thanks for kindness [Fredrick Kelly]. 3pp

173 22 July 1866 Holograph letter from Letitia Bagot, Chateau d'Haplandre, La Capelle, Près Boulogne-Sur-Mer, to Kirby: Requesting permission to have Mass offered up in their house, to facilitate the writer's sister who is dying of T.B. and has been indoors since February. 4pp

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174 22 July 1866 Holograph letter from +William Keane, Fermoy to Kirby: Enclosing £168 Peter's Pence from Diocese of Cloyne. Congratulations to Cardinal Cullen. Pio Nono showed his love for Ireland, when he gave the Cardinal St. Pietro in Montorio, the use of the Quirinal Palace and paid reception expenses. A bright page has been written in the pages of Irish history when Dr. Quinn, Dr. Murray, with nine priests and twenty-four nuns, left for Australia. Weather and harvest good. Austria should make a stand at Vienna to stop Prussia's onward march. 4pp

175 23 July 1866 Holograph letter from +P. Dorrian, Belfast, to Kirby: Death of Dr. Denvir 10/7/1866. Notify the Cardinal Prefect officially of his passing. The V.G. is also dying. Requests dispensation from a simple vow of chastity to permit a lady to marry and also permission to defer "ad limina" visit until 1867. Pio Nono lives more in the hearts of most Irish after having given Ireland a Cardinal. 4pp

176 23 July 1866 Holograph letter fom +D. Moriarty, Killarney, to Kirby: Requests Holy See's sanction on resignation of Rev. Thomas Carmody, P.P., Castlemaine, at £50 pension per annum and on the appointment of Rev. Cornelius Sheehan as his successor. 2pp

177 25 July 1866 Holograph letter from Hugh Cullen, James St., Liverpool, to Kirby: The writer has heard nothing of a parcel, which Dr. Kirby asked him to forward. Harvest good. 50 deaths already from the cholera. His sister Kate joined the Sisters of Charity last Easter. Cattle plague decreasing. Enclosing £2 for Masses for the writer's intentions. Regards to Cardinal Cullen. 4pp

178 26 July 1866 Holograph letter from S. R. Mary Porter, N.S. Consulate, Tripoli, Barbary, to Kirby: An account of the writer's [a convert] return trip to Tripoli and of how she managed to practice her religion, without letting her husband know that she had become a Catholic. Details regarding reception of letters from Dr. Kirby, etc. 6pp

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179 27 July 1866 Holograph letter from George Montgomery, St. Mary's, Wednesbury, to Kirby: Forwarding some Peter's Pence money. Enclosing some paper to show Dr. Kirby the difficulty the writer finds himself in, through his own imprudence. It seems to be a debt of some kind. 2pp

180 28 July 1866 Holograph letter from +E. Walsh, Kilkenny, to Kirby: Forwarding Peter's Pence money from Diocese of Ossory. 1p

181 31 July 1866 Holograph letter from James Cassin, Rome, to Kirby: Requesting a loan of 40 scudi from Dr. Kirby or "Mass intentions" for that amount. The writer has just travelled 8,000 miles. [In Dr. Kirby's hand - Gave 50 scudi in Mass stipends]. 3pp

182 2 August Holograph letter fom J. Cotter, 70 Hamilton Terrace, St. 1866 John's Wood, London, to Kirby: English are taking almost no notice of honour conferred on Cardinal Cullen. Enclosing a sum of money, regarding which arrangements have been made with Dr. Kirby: Thanks for kindness while in Rome. 1p

183 3 August Holograph letter from Sr. M. Francesca di S. Domen., [], to 1866 Kirby: The community are delighted to hear that Cardinal Cullen will say Mass in their church. What does he take for breakfast. 2pp

184 6 August Holograph letter from Sr. Mary Liquori Keenan, Convent of 1866 Our Lady of Mercy, Baggot St., Dublin, to Kirby: Enclosing £9.0.0 for 156 masses; 54 of which are for her deceased brother James and the rest for her own intentions. 2pp

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185 7 August Holograph letter from William Kirby, 6 Sexton St., 1866 Limerick, to Kirby: Writer's health. Conviction of Fenian leaders has served to give the movement a deeper root in the country. Reference to relatives and friends. Reference to some items of a parcel from Dr. Kirby being stolen from the writer. 3pp

186 10 August Holograph letter from Edward Cantwell, St. Patrick's 1866 Church, Manchester, England, to Kirby: Enclosing £13 to pay Mr. Cantwell's debt in the Irish College. Hopes that he is giving satisfaction. 2pp

187 11 August Holograph letter from +Paul Cardinal Cullen Marseilles, to 1866 Kirby: Account of journey from Rome to Marseilles, with details of the future journey to Dublin. Account of how Dr. Forde attended a soldier [one of the many on board] who was being left to die without the Sacraments at Leghorn. 3pp

188 14 August Holograph letter from +Paul C. Cullen, Charing Cross, 1866 London, to Kirby: At present in London. Hopes to celebrate Mass in Dublin on the 15th. A person, in contact with Padre Bianchi, thinks that Napoleon will not leave Rome and that his intention is not to destroy religion and religious houses but to do as is done in France, namely, to give no privileges but to let all religions and religious have a clear stage. For Italy this necessarily means robbery and sacrilege. Dr. Manning says that England will look on quietly if the Pope be stripped of his remaining possessions. Tell Rev. Maher to buy two or three cushions, used in Rome before the altar, and forward them with the big box [for the writer]. Tell Mgr. Nardi, in the writer's name, that he is invited to come to Dublin. 3pp

189 15 August Holograph letter from +P.C. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: Paul 1866 Cardinal Cullen's homecoming. 2pp

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190 16 August Holograph letter from Fr. Paolino da Tortona, Velletri, to 1866 Kirby: Received with thanks the 10 scudi for 40 masses. Have commenced saying them. Affairs of the convent going well and so also is the health of the nuns. 1p

191 16 August Holograph letter from +J.P. Leahy, Violet Hill, Newry, to 1866 Kirby: Asking if the £6 of KIR/1866/155 arrived yet. Will forward £170 Peter's Pence, on word from Dr. Kirby regarding above. 3pp

192 16 August Holograph letter [and typescript copy] from P.F. Moran, 55 1866 Eccles Street, Dublin, to Kirby: Account of Cardinal Cullen's homecoming; of the reception at the college [Clonliffe] with special reference to the correct dress used by the Clergy - Soutane, Ferraiuolo etc. Reference to a religious ceremony in the Cathedral. Cardinal is well but tired. 2 items [Digitised separately- original letter formerly KIR/1866/192A]

192 a 16 August Original of KIR/1866/192. [Digitised as KIR/1866/192A; 1866 holograph letter forming part of KIR/1866/192.]

193 17 August Holograph letter from Rev. M. Regis Gallwey, [], to Kirby: 1866 Thanks for letter, photos and Madonna. Reference to the departure of Mr. Meagher etc. A convent of the writer's Order has been opened in Tramore. Description. Negotiations for a certain Methodist House [with a view to turning it into a convent or school]. 4pp

194 18 August Holograph letter from William Cahill, Thurles, to Kirby: 1866 Announce to John Cahill the death of his sister. Details. Request for 50 Masses, the money for which will be forwarded in the next half-yearly payment. 2pp

195 19 August Holograph letter from +Matthew Quinn, On board the 1866 'Empress', to Kirby: An interesting account of life aboard the "Empress", which is taking Dr. Quinn, Dr. Murray and party to Australia. 5pp

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196 20 August Holograph letter from +T. Grimley, St. Mary's, Cape Town, 1866 Cape of Good Hope, to Kirby: Introducing Surgeon Major Powell and wife. Fr. Augustine O'Reilly is well and labours with great zeal. 2pp

197 20 August Holograph letter from +James Walshe [Carlow], Dublin, to 1866 Kirby: Documents received with thanks. Cardinal Cullen is well and the writer attended the Cardinal's first public reception in Clonliffe College today, at which many Bishops were present. 3pp

198 22 August Holograph letter from +D. Moriarty, Killarney, to Kirby: 1866 Telegram from Dr. Moriarty, asking Dr. Kirby to forward dispensation for Mr. Neligan immediately. 1p

199 22 August Holograph letter from George J. Briscoe, Town Clerk's 1866 Office, Town Hall, Waterford, to Kirby: Enclosing an open letter, which requests a gift from His Holiness [probably for some bazaar in aid of Good Shepherd Convent, Hennessy's Road, Waterford]. Her Imperial Majesty has already given a prize. 2pp

200 22 August Holograph letter from Marie Kelly, 4 Crosthwaite Park 1866 East, Kingstown, Dublin, to Kirby; thanks for a cameo of Our Lady. 3pp

201 22 August Holograph letter from +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Kirby: 1866 Request for No. 69 of Analecta Iuris Pontificii and a copy of Gardellini in four volumes. On eve of great troubles in Rome. [Probably withdrawal of French Troops]. 2pp

202 22 August Holograph letter from S. Cardinal Arc. Di Napoli, [Da S. 1866 Andrea della Valle], to Kirby: [informing him about a certain proprietor, Buoncara]. 1p

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203 24 August Holograph letter from S. Maria Addolorata, S. Agatha dei 1866 Goti, Naples, to Kirby: Thanks for letter and pictures of the Immaculate Conception. Requests Dr. Kirby to arrange lodgings for an American convert who is going to Rome, either in the convent at the Salita del Grillo or with the Misses Curtis. Their own convent is now in danger of being turned into a prison. It was founded by San Alphonsus de Liguori and he loved it so much that he said it was the only good work the Lord had permitted him to perform in the Diocese. 4pp

204 24 August Holograph letter from J. O'Connor, Seminary of St. Charles 1866 Borromeo, Philadelphia, to Kirby: Forwarding the painting which is to have the Pope's Blessing written on it [see KIR/1866/145]. 1p

205 24 August Holograph letter from Fanny Maria Pittar, Tivoli Place, 1866 Kingston, [Dun Laoghaire], to Kirby: Thanks for gift of a "cameo". Reference to the troubled times for the Pope; also war and the cholera. 3,300 died in London last week of it. Cardinal Cullen carries his rank with becoming dignity. Account of work in the orphanage, of retreats last year to 865 souls, of charitable work for the poor. 3pp

206 24 August Holograph letter from Chas. Bonaventura Barr, 12 St. Clair 1866 St., Pittsburgh, to Kirby: Account of the picture mentioned in KIR/1866/145 and /204. It is a family group. Requests Dr. Kirby to deliver a copy of the photograph to Cardinal Antonelli and to send his own [Dr. Kirby's] photograph to the writer. 2pp

207 24 August Holograph letter from Fred. Kelly, 89 Gardiner Street, 1866 Dublin, to Kirby: Thanks for photographs of Our Lady. Writer met the Cardinal on his arrival at Kingstown. He is now at Howth. Sorry to hear of the sad state of things in Rome. 3pp

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208 24 August Holograph letter from +P.C. Cullen, Howth, to Kirby: 1866 Reference to arrival in Dublin; to reception in Clonliffe, with list of Bishops who attended and of lay people. Protestants have not said a disrespectful word. Will send 200 scudi if Dr. Kirby starts work or repairs on the college, with special reference made to the loggia and the water closets. 2pp

209 26 August Holograph letter from Patrick Nolan, C.C., St. John's 1866 Church, Waterford, to Kirby: Requesting, with Dr. O'Brien's approval, a list of Indulgences for those who are members of the Association of the Perpetual Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament, established by the writer at St. John's and St. Mary's, the Parochial churches in the Bishop's mensal parish. Also indulgences for assisting at the novena to St. Otteran. 5pp

210 27 August Holograph letter from Ercole Malvasia, Rue de Rhone 49, 1866 Geneve, Suisse, to Kirby: Could Dr. Kirby suggest a good lay tutor for her child of 13 years. Description of the tutor desired is more idealistic than realistic. 3pp

211 29 August Holograph letter fom L. Forde, Archiepiscopal Vicariate of 1866 Dublin, to Kirby: Thanks for kindness while in Rome. Account of journey to Ireland with the Cardinal. Weather cold and wet. Reference to Cardinal's speech on the Imperial Policy of France. A day of general prayer in most of Ireland is to be held in supplication for the Pope. Regards to a list of people. 4pp

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212 30 August Holograph letter from +J.P. Leahy, Violet Hill, Newry, to 1866 Kirby: Glad to hear of arrival of £6 [see KIR/1866/191]. Keep the change. Enclosing £174.17.5, Peter's Pence from the diocese. The Pope's position is worsening and he will probably lose all temporal power. Feast of Most Holy Name of B.V.M. has been proclaimed by the Cardinal as a day of supplication. Writer's faith in prayers of little children and to Our Lady. Convent of Sisters of Mercy opened in the Orange town of Lurgan. It was declared to be as bad as the cattle plague. 4pp

213 31 August Holograph letter from +George Butler, Limerick, to Kirby: 1866 Send Messrs Danahar, Canty and Gleeson to Ireland for ordination. They are needed on the mission. Names of three new students. Distribution of four Limerick Burses. Dispensation from vows for a troublesome lay-sister of the Presentation Convent. Peter's Pence will amount to £900. Feast of Most Holy Name of Mary is a day of supplication for His Holiness. 4pp

214 31 August Holograph letter from +P.C. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: A 1866 circular to the clergy and faithful of the diocese, which has been translated into French, is enclosed. If Dr. Kirby agrees he can have it inserted in the French Roman paper 'Unita'. The Irish papers have taken it up and have spoken severely of the Padrone for the way he treats the Pope. Proclaimed the Feast of the Holy Name of B.V.M. to be a day of supplication for the Pope. Reference to reception in Clonliffe and Protestant pleasure at our public procession. Telling Dr. Kirby to start college repairs. Tell the Cardinal to appoint Fr. Lynch at once. 4pp

215 2 September Holograph letter from Fr. Paolino da Tortona, Velletri, to 1866 Kirby: Obligation of sixteen Masses has been fulfilled. Reference to the convent and to certain nuns. 1p

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216 3 September Holograph letter from +James Walshe, Carlow, to Kirby: 1866 Received from the Cardinal Prefect a long statement written by John Walsh, who was removed from his parish by the writer because of his general inefficiency, obstinacy, etc., and who now claims that he was not guilty of any offence and that he resigned under threat of suspension. The writer defends his action and requests Dr. Kirby to tell the Cardinal that he will forward a detailed statement on the affair. 6pp

217 3 September Holograph letter from William Cahill, Thurles, to Kirby: 1866 Thanks for sympathy and for breaking the sad news of the death to John Cahill [Irish College - see KIR/1866/194]. The topic of the day is Cardinal Cullen and all feuds are forgotten in paying him homage. The great Irish-Australian, Hon. John O'Shanassy, is in Ireland and is to have a banquet in Dublin and Clonmel. He is a Thurles man and a great friend of the Archbishop. Diocesan news. 4pp

218 4 September Holograph letter from John Francis Maguire, Cork, to 1866 Kirby: Introducing Mr. O'Shaughnessy, writer's brother-in- law, who goes to Rome for health reasons. 3pp

219 a 5 September Original of KIR/1866/219. [Digitised as KIR/1866/219A; 1866 holograph letter forming part of KIR/1866/219.]

219 5 September Holograph letter [and typescript copy] from P.F. Moran, 1866 Eccles Street, Dublin, to Kirby: Reminding Dr. Kirby of a dispensation requested by Dr. Moriarty, Kerry, for John Neligan and Anastasia Galway. Answer the writer by telegram. 2 items [Digitised separately- original letter formerly KIR/1866/219A].

220 6 September Holograph letter from Theresa M. Fitzgibbon, 17 Pembroke 1866 Road, Dublin, to Kirby: Introducing Mr. O'Shaughnessy and wife. 3pp

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221 6 September Holograph letter from Sr. Mary de Sales, Ursulines, St. 1866 Mary's, Waterford, to Kirby: Thanks for valuable painting of Mater Dolorosa. Praise for Rev. Alex Scully. Dr. Delany ill. Praying for the Holy Father and conversion of his enemies. Celebrating 50th Anniversary of foundation on 2nd October and requests Pope's Benediction. Praise for the sanctity of Rev. Sturzs, a Sicilian Jesuit, who has given the annual retreat for the past three years. 9pp

222 7 September Holograph letter from +P.C. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1866 Reference to some success of the Irish College students. Mass and prayers for His Holiness are to be offered on the Feast of the Holy Name of Mary. Almost all Bishops answered the invitation to join in the prayers, but Dr. MacHale did not. Reference to Pastoral for the occasion [see KIR/1866/214]. Account of reception given to the writer when he went to Arklow to bless a bell. Lord Wicklow, Catholics and Protestants took part in welcoming him. A few cases of cholera daily. 4pp

223 7 September Holograph letter [and typescript copy] from Patrick F. 1866 Moran, 55 Eccles Street, Dublin, to Kirby: Details of some repairs that Dr. Kirby is to make in the Irish College. Suggestions come from Cardinal Cullen. Cardinal's letter [Pastoral] is well received and all are full of enthusiasm for the Holy Father. Dr. Manning and English Bishops have written adhering to Dublin's invitation, but they fix Rosary Sunday. Ireland seems destined to awaken anew the spirit of sympathy for the Holy Father and to call on the French not to heed their Padrone's deceitful promises. 2 items [Digitised separately- original letter formerly KIR/1866/223A].

223 a 7 September Original of KIR/1866/223. [Digitised as KIR/1866/223A; 1866 holograph letter forming part of KIR/1866/223].

224 8 September Holograph letter from Sr. M.M. Burke, Convent of Our 1866 Lady of Mercy, Ballinasloe, to Kirby: Thanking Dr. Kirby for his contribution of £1 to their Bazaar. 1p

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225 8 September Holograph letter from P. O'Neill, Rostrevor, Co. Down, to 1866 Kirby: Introducing James Herdman, a Protestant of Belfast. Writer has just finished building a new Convent and schools for the Sisters of Mercy, Rostrevor. 3pp

226 9 September Holograph letter from L. Forde, Booterstown, to Kirby: 1866 Introducing Mrs. Herdman, who travels for health reasons. 3pp

227 9 September Two holograph letters. First letter from L. Sheil, Ursulines, 1866 St. Mary's, Waterford, to Kirby: Requests power to receive present and future pupils into the Association of the Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Mary's. Prayers for the Pope in Waterford diocese. Second letter from Sr. M. Peter, Ursulines, St. Mary's, Waterford, to Kirby: Prayers offered for Dr. Kirby in return for his kindness. Thanks for pictures of "Mater Boni Consilu". Request for a crucifix which costs £5. 4pp

228 9 September Holograph letter from Margaret Cullen, Thomasby, Howth, 1866 to Kirby: Cardinal looking very well. Account of his homecoming and reception. Today is a day of general prayer for the Pope. William is well, and hopes to go to Clonliffe soon. Would prefer to return to Irish College, Rome. 4pp

229 9 September Holograph letter from +L. Gillooly, Sligo, to Kirby: 1866 Introducing Mr. James Herdman, Belfast. 1p

230 10 September Holograph letter from [], S. Catna da Siena, to Kirby: 1866 Thanks for the "maginette". 2pp

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231 10 September Holograph letter from +Paul C. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1866 Public prayers offered for the Pope yesterday. An account of the ceremony in Marlboro Street at which the writer preached. Two dioceses of Province of Tuam did not join in the day of prayer. Kilmacduagh people are agitating against union with Galway. Dr. MacEvilly thinks that Dr. MacHale is at back of it. Reference to Fr. Lynch, Candidate for Kilmacduagh. It appears Mourtier and Rouher, new French Ministers, are hostile to Rome. Instructions regarding repair of water closets in Irish College. 2pp

232 11 September Holograph letter from Michael Cody, St. Mary's Cathedral, 1866 Kilkenny, to Kirby: Thoughts turn often to St. Agatha's. Reference to past students; to writer's work on the mission. An account of the day of prayer for the Holy Father on 9th September. Eulogy of the faith and devotion of the Irish to the See of Peter. Requests renewal of faculties to bless beads for Rev. Edward Walsh and more spiritual advice from Dr. Kirby. 4pp

233 11 September Holograph letter from Ercole Malvasia, Suisse-Geneve, 49 1866 Rue du Rhone, to Kirby: Thanks for answer to KIR/1866/210. Will still live in hope of getting a tutor. Requests Dr. Moran's address. 1p

234 12 September Holograph letter from M. Kieran, Dundalk, to Kirby: 1866 Forwarding £400, Armagh Peter's Pence for 1866. 1p

235 13 September Holograph letter from Charles Barr, 12 St. Clair Street, 1866 Pittsburgh, U.S. A. to Kirby: Requesting a list of photographs of Rome and pieces of art. 2pp

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236 13 September Holograph letter from M. O'Hea, , 1866 Skibbereen, to Kirby: People of Ireland, with mention of those of Ross, grieve with the Pope over the dangers surrounding Rome and the Papacy. Ireland's love and loyalty to the Holy Father. Forwarding £80, Peter's Pence; smallness and poverty of the Diocese do not permit a larger sum. Collection is made by a yearly appeal, as a Confraternity has not been founded. Praise for Cardinal Cullen's contribution to religion since coming to Ireland. Is it true that Pio Nono is to invite Bishops of the world to Rome? Would love to meet the saintly Pio Nono. 4pp

237 14 September Holograph letter from +J. Walshe, Carlow, to Kirby: 1866 Special prayers and collection for the Holy Father on the 9th. Diocese hopes to collect £2,000 this year. 2pp

238 15 September Holograph letter from +D. O'Brien, Waterford, to Kirby: 1866 Thanks for fine copy of "Sassoferrato". Mr. Briscoe is a good Catholic etc. Bazaar for the Sisters of the Good Shepherd was successful. Thanks for copy of the Acta. Special prayers for the Pope on 9th September. 3pp

239 15 September Holograph letter from +Matthew Quinn, on board the 1866 'Empress', the Cape, to Kirby: Reference to KIR/1866/195. Another account of life on board the 'Empress' and of progress made on the journey to Australia. 4pp

240 16 September Holograph letter from +George Butler, Limerick, to Kirby: 1866 Introducing Michael Cregan and Patrick McAuliffe, students for Irish College, Rome. 3pp

241 17 September Holograph letter from Arthur S. Griffin, Secretary and 1866 Administrator, Killarney, to Kirby: Thanks for dispensation for Neligan and Gallwey. Dr. Moriarty, who went to consecration of Boulogne Cathedral and thence to Irish College, Paris, appointed September 16th, as a day of prayer for His Holiness. An account of the people's most generous response. Apostolic Benediction requested. 3pp

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242 17 September Holograph letter from +P. Dorrian, Belfast, to Kirby: 1866 Enclosing £379.4.10 Peter's Pence for Down and Connor. Generous response to request for prayers for the Holy Father on 9th September. Requests postponement of 'Ad Limina' visit until 1867, owing to pressure of work in opening of St. Peter's Church and mission by the Dominican Fathers. Nearly 30,000 communicants during the last Jubilee. Request for faculties to dispense in a number of occult and diriment impediments during the coming mission. Account of the building of new churches and schools [St. Malachy's and C.B.S. ], with details of expenses. Dispensation requested for William Rainey, Protestant, and Eliza Crawford, who were married 25 years ago before a Protestant clergyman. 4pp

243 17 September Holograph letter from C. [Vesc.] N., Tivoli, to Kirby: 1866 Inviting Dr. Kirby to dine with the writer. 1p

244 18 September Holograph letter from +Paul Cardinal Cullen, Dublin, to 1866 Kirby: Glad to hear that the Pope like the first pastoral. The second pastoral had a great response, namely prayers for Pio Nono and the third pastoral will be a request for prayers that the cholera may cease. It is still virulent in Dublin. Alderman Dillon died of it. Weather bad and crops in a precarious position. Reference to photographs of the writer. Irish attempts were better than Roman ones. Opening of new churches and blind asylum, with reference to appointment of Bishops to Armagh and Kilmacduagh. 1p

245 18 September Holograph letter from +N. Power, Killaloe, to Kirby: 1866 Introducing Mr. O'Halleran, student for Irish College Rome, in place of Mr. O'Meara, who left. Urging Dr. Kirby to push forward the request of KIR/1866/148 [that the writer have full administrative powers]. Dr. Flannery, who is still in Paris, will request Rome to do so. Writer gave 400 Communions on the special day of prayer for the Pope, September 9th. 2pp

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246 18 September Holograph letter from Fr. Paolino da Tortona, Velletri, to 1866 Kirby: Much sickness in the convent here, with account of illness of Madre Virginia and reference to M. Teresa. 2pp

247 19 September Holograph letter from Sr. Maria Addolorata del SS. 1866 Redentore, St. Agata dei Goti, Naples, to Kirby: Mrs. Mazzinghi de Conti, convert, goes to Rome and will stop in the French Convent. Details. Thanks for picture of a Saint of the Visitation Order and for advice in time of trouble. Still hoping to get permanent residence in Naples. Writer going to Rome. 4pp

248 20 September Holograph letter from +John J. Mulloch, St. John's, 1866 Newfoundland, to Kirby: Question as to ownership of a Burse [free place for a student in Rome] left by a P.P. of the Dioceses of Newfoundland, before it was divided into two Dioceses namely the above [St. John's] and Harbour Grace. It is to alternate each year between the two Dioceses. Dr. Dalton leads a retired life. Buildings being erected by the writer. Tirade on Catholicism in Italy, as compared with Newfoundland. Fr. O'Donnell and his missionary labours. Religion is flourishing. 3pp

249 21 September Holograph letter from +J.P. Leahy, Violet Hill, Newry, to 1866 Kirby: Father O'Neill, who has started a Temperance Society in the parish of Kilbroney, wishes to have the sanction of the Holy Father on his work and also indulgences for the members. Details given. People praying for the Pope. Enclosed - Draft of Petition. 2 items

250 24 September Holograph letter from A. Capalti, [], to Kirby: Requests Dr. 1866 Kirby to visit Propaganda, when he returns to Rome, in order to sign the Bill of Peter's Pence from Armagh. Requests also the name of the Superior and address of the Irish Christian Brothers. The £80 from Dr. O'Hea, Peter's Pence from Ross, has been received with thanks. 1p

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251 24 September Holograph letter from [Manacorda] [Linoliano], Roma, to 1866 Kirby: Cannot accept Dr. Kirby's invitation to dinner, owing to ill health. 1p

252 26 September Holograph letter from John Bourke, Pallaskenny, to Kirby: 1866 Introducing Mr. Dan Crotty, student from Limerick for the Irish College Rome. 2pp

253 27 September Holograph letter from D.M. ab. Testa, O.S. B. Subiaco, to 1866 Kirby: Thanks for Dr. Kirby's consoling letter and picture of the Immaculate Conception. She has been good to the writer. The Irish College students arrived and were very edifying. Reference to loss of a "Brother". 2pp

254 27 September Holograph letter from Fr. Paolino da Tortona, Velletri, to 1866 Kirby: Reporting death of Sr. Viginia and health of other nuns in the convent. Will give them Dr. Kirby's salutations. Request for Mass stipends for 'P. Gaud.no'. 2pp

255 30 September Holograph letter from +Paul Cardinal Cullen, Dublin, to 1866 Kirby: Instructions regarding size of pipe needed for repairs on Irish College water closets. Dr. MacEvilly received Bulls and the writer told him to take over new Diocese immediately, despite opposition [Kilmacduagh]. Dr. Lynch has been appointed [Bishop elect of Glasgow]. Protestants still quiet. Cholera subsiding and reference to the Sisters of Charity good work in Dublin and Arklow. Don't get any more copies of Alessandri's photographs of the writer. Le Sage, an Irishman, has done a much superior one. Prayers are the only thing that can save Rome if France withdraws her troops. It would be better that the Italians put the Pope out of Rome by violence than have him surrender through lack of funds. 3pp

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256 1 October Holograph letter from John O'Beirne, The Presbytery, 1866 Longford, to Kirby: Reminding Dr. Kirby of his promise to purchase vestments for the writer [see KIR/1865/268]. People of Ireland are praying much for the Holy Father and giving liberally to his support. Reference to St. Mel's College; to the Poor Clares starting in the village of Drumshambo and to the growing prosperity of that village since their arrival. 4pp

257 1 October Holograph letter from J. Lynch, Seminaire des Irlandais, 1866 Paris, to Kirby: Thanks for beautiful letter. Accompanying Father Roche of Enniscorthy to Rome. 2pp

258 1 October Holograph letter from Maria Sutton, Enfant de Marie, 3 1866 Victoria Road, Cork, to Kirby: Requesting news of Robert Sutton, a student in Rome, who has not written home for six weeks. 4pp

259 2 October Holograph letter [and typescript copy] from Patrick F. 1866 Moran, 55 Eccles St., Dublin, to Kirby: Forwarding £84.6.4, students fees. Mr. Doner and two other students left for Rome lately. Father Lynch, Bishop elect of Glasgow, has also gone to Rome. [see KIR/1866/257]. 2 items [Digitised separately- original letter formerly KIR/1866/259A].

259 a 2 October Original of KIR/1866/259. [Digitised as KIR/1866/259A; 1866 holograph letter forming part of KIR/1866/259].

260 3 October Holograph letter from A. Capalti, Propaganda, to Kirby: 1866 Acknowledging receipt of £400 Peter's Pence from Armagh [see KIR/1866/234]. Apostolic Benediction bestowed. 1p

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261 3 October Holograph letter from Sister Mary Magdalen Kirwan, 1866 Convent of Our Lady of Mercy, Baggot St., Dublin, to Kirby: Requesting that 120 Masses be offered at a shrine or altar dedicated to Our Lady, for writer's intentions. The Irish are storming heaven for the Pope and some Sisters can pray for nothing else. Cardinal is well and more humble than ever. Cholera wards opened at Mater Misericordiae, in which the Cardinal takes great interest. 4pp

262 4 October Holograph letter from Sr. Theresa Francis, Mount Carmel, 1866 Blackrock, to Kirby: Dr. Kirby's sister, who is in poor health, wishes to have a line from Dr. Kirby as she is uneasy regarding his health. Her address is changed to Chestnut Cottage, Sweetman's Avenue. 3pp

263 5 October Holograph letter from Ellen Byrne [Dr. Kirby's sister], 1866 Chestnut Cottage, Sweetman's Ave., Blackrock, to Kirby: Reference to a mistake made regarding Dr. Kirby's letter; to the writer's sickness [worse than the cholera]. Thanks for forwarding half £5 note. Living with Mrs. Nolan, who together with the writer is on the Doctor's list. Irish are praying more fervently for the Holy Father. Details. Refer to KIR/1866/262. 4pp

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264 6 October Holograph letter from +J. MacEvilly, Galway, to Kirby: 1866 Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora are now annexed to the Diocese of Galway. The writer met Dr. Fallon, Kilfenora and then the priests of both Dioceses at Gort and everything went smoothly. Any attempt at agitation against the decision of the Holy See was suggested by one who should be the first in this Province to uphold the authority of the Holy See [Dr. MacHale]. The amount of pension for Dr. Fallon is left in the hands of Dr. MacHale and Dr. Leahy. If no instructions are received from them the matter will be referred to Rome. Revenue from both dioceses is £250 per annum. Forwarding a small Peter's Pence collection. Explanation for poverty in Galway - mostly evictions from Connemara. Reference to Rev. Peter Daly; to his omission to pay Peter's Pence, though he is said to have £30,000. He is more difficult than ever. Reference to Cardinal's reception in Ireland; to omission on Mgr. Capalti's part to include renewal of extraordinary faculties of Formula VI in faculties renewed; to Dr. Lynch's appointment to Glasgow. 4pp

265 7 October Holograph letter from Michael Donor, Isoletta, Near 1866 Pontifical State, to Kirby: The writer, a new student for Irish College, owing to change in routes from Paris to Rome, came to Naples from Marseilles and is now held up there for 15 days quarantine and so requests 75 francs in financial aid from Dr. Kirby: He is from the diocese of Limerick. 4pp

266 9 October Holograph letter from +Nicholas Conaty, Cavan, to Kirby: 1866 Sending Messrs [Pall] and Hugh Brady, as students to the Irish College Rome. Feeling alarmed about the Holy Father. Requests Apostolic Benediction for last remittance of Peter's Pence. 2pp

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267 10 October Holograph letter from +D. O'Brien, Waterford, to Kirby: 1866 [reference to KIR/1866/238]. Introducing Rev. Hermann, who preached for the Sisters of Charity collection. Does the recent decree of the Cong. S. Off., which withdraws from Bishops the faculties to absolve in cases reserved in the Bull of Benedict XIV, Sac. Paenitentiae, include the faculties granted by the Council of Trent to absolve all occult cases reserved to the Holy See, or at least those contained in the Bull of Benedict XIV? Catholic education has gained a small victory. The Senate of Queen's University acknowledges degrees obtained in the Catholic University. 3pp

268 10 October Holograph letter from Thomas English, Waterford, to 1866 Kirby: Forwarding £66.10.4, first instalment of price of new altar, which is being sculptured at Rome. Details and instructions regarding the altar. May go to Rome next year. 4pp

269 10 October Holograph letter from Fr. Paolino da Tortona, Velletri, to 1866 Kirby: Acknowledging receipt of stipend for 50 Masses. Account of illness in the convent. 2pp

270 11 October Holograph letter from J. Kepple [cousin], Ballyhea, to 1866 Kirby: Introducing Rev. D. Walsh, who wishes to winter in Rome. 2pp

271 11 October Holograph letter from J. Lynch, Irish College, Paris, to 1866 Kirby: Reference to his being elected as Bishop and disappointment at not being able to accompany Fr. Roche to Rome. Thank Cardinal Barnabo in writer's name for Brief and letters. Requests Apostolic Benediction and any permissions necessary for choosing and consecrating [Dr. Keane] and assistant Bishops, etc. 3pp

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272 13 October Holograph letter from Michael Donor, Isoletta, to Kirby: 1866 Reference to not having yet received Dr. Kirby's former letter which contained a bank note, but will write to P.O. at Ceprano, to have it forwarded. [see KIR/1866/265]. 1p

273 14 October Holograph letter from +William Keane, Fermoy, to Kirby: 1866 Introducing Rev. Mr. Walsh, successor to Dr. Croke at St. Colman's Fermoy, who goes to winter in Rome. 3pp

274 14 October Holograph letter from Michael Donor, Isoletta, to Kirby: 1866 Money received with thanks. Still in quarantine [see KIR/1866/272]. 2pp

275 15 October Holograph letter from Sr. M.C. Elliott, Dominican Convent, 1866 Sion Hill, to Kirby: Thanks for pictures of the Holy Rosary. Reference to Father Burke, O.P., the bearer of this letter, and to the intention of starting a new foundation. 4pp

276 15 October Holograph letter from +William Keane, Fermoy, to Kirby: 1866 Introducing David Barry, student for Irish College Rome. Acting as President of St. Colman's again. 70 students here. 3pp

277 15 October Handwritten letter by Kirby to Cardinal Barnabo and 1866 holograph reply: The amount for Peter's Pence sent by Dr. Cantwell, Meath, to the Cardinal has arrived. 1p

278 1October Holograph letter from W. Hutch, St. Colman's College, 18665 Fermoy, to Kirby: Reference to ability of David Barry, new student to Irish College Rome; to St. Colman's, its numbers and staff. Writer is to be ordained deacon on the 25th April. Requests permission to read books that are on the Index [writer claims that almost every book you take up in Ireland, is covered by the general rules of the Index] and also permission to have some music copied. Bishop is acting as President of St. Colman's. 4pp

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279 16 October Holograph letter from Thomas Brady, Bonnor, Co. Cavan, 1866 to Kirby: Forwarding £16, half yearly pension for his son Hugh Brady. 2pp

280 17 October Holograph letter from +J. Walshe, Carlow, to Kirby: 1866 Forwarding a statement to the Cardinal Prefect of Propaganda regarding a priest of the diocese [probably John Walsh see KIR/1866/216], with a special request for secrecy in case the priest would bring the writer into the civil courts. 3pp

281 17 October Holograph letter from Fr. Paolino da Tortona, Velletri, to 1866 Kirby: Acknowledging receipt of 10 scudi, stipend for 40 Masses, which have been started. Account of the sickness, which continues in the convent there and hoping to see Dr. Kirby soon at Velletri. 2pp

282 18 October Holograph letter from +John P. Leahy, Violet Hill, Newry, 1866 to Kirby: Two cases of books - one for Bishop of Kildare - have arrived. Volume of Morono is missing. Reference to blessing of a church in Belfast, at which the Cardinal, who said Mass, and twelve Bishops attended. Orangemen created no incidents. Request for faculties to communicate Formula VI faculties to certain priests. 4pp

283 18 October Holograph letter from +T. Grimley, St. Mary's, Capetown, 1866 to Kirby: Introducing Rev. Edward Quaid, who goes to Rome for health reasons. 1p

284 19 October Holograph letter from +P. Dorrian, Belfast, to Kirby: 1866 Reference to orderliness at opening of St Peter's Church by the Cardinal, at which £2,260 was collected. Informing Dr. Kirby that a dispensation is needed in the case of Eliza Crawford because she is a first cousin of W. Rainey. [see KIR/1866/242]. Dominican fathers are giving the mission. 2pp

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285 19 October Holograph letter [and typescript copy] from Patrick F. 1866 Moran, 55 Eccles St., Dublin, to Kirby: Enclosing £78 15. 0, to be put to the account of Mr. Beaumont, Irish College. Forwarding papers with account of opening of St. Peter's, Belfast. Religion progressing there. 10,000 people congregated outside the Church to cheer the Cardinal and £2,500 was collected, the largest ever for a similar occasion. Cholera still raging. Tribute to the heroism of the Nuns of Mater Misericordiae and of the nuns who went to Arklow, and also of the priests there. A niece of the writer was received into the order of Mercy nuns in Rathdrum, the first ceremony of its kind in Wicklow since the Reformation. Reference to priests and death of Rev. Gallagher. Cardinal is well and very busy. 2pp [Digitised separately- original letter formerly KIR/1866/285A].

285 a 19 October Original of KIR/1866/285. [Digitised as KIR/1866/285A; 1866 holograph letter forming part of KIR/1866/285.]

286 20 October Holograph letter from +T. Furlong, Wexford, to Kirby: 1866 Forwarding Peter's Pence money for Cardinal Barnabo and the annual subscription to Dr. Kirby for favours done. Over the past nine years a movement to suspend work on holidays and Sundays and to put a stop to drunkness has been attended with great success. Also a group of young priests have formed themselves into a kind of congregation, under a local superior, subject to the Bishop and with common funds, to give missions in the Diocese. Would like to have the Pope's blessing and approval on their movement. Requests renewal of faculties to dispense in 1° and 2° affinity ex commercio illicito and also permission to reside in the college, which is outside his parish for financial reasons. [Letter unfinished]. 5pp

287 21 October Holograph letter from +Matthew Quinn, Inside Sydney 1866 Head, to Kirby: Continuing detailed account of the voyage to Australia [see KIR/1866/239]. Arrived at Sydney after 85 days voyage. Dr. Murray and the writer have taken over their respective dioceses. 6pp

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288 23 October Holograph letter from +James Murray, St. John's College, 1866 Sydney, to Kirby: Arrived in Sydney after 92 days voyage and were received warmly by Bishops, priests and people. Setting out for Maitland as soon as possible. At present enjoying a rest in St. John's College. 3pp

289 23 October Holograph letter from Fr. Paolino da Tortona, Velletri, to 1866 Kirby: Illness is abating in the convent. Reference to a D. Ignazio, who seems to be a member of some community and who also seems to be living along heretical lines. Note enclosed - thanks for Mass intentions. 1p

290 25 October Holograph letter from +J. Walsh, Braganza, Carlow, to 1866 Kirby: Forwarding £2,150 Peter's Pence from Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin. 2pp

291 25 October Holograph letter from +J. Walshe, Braganza, Carlow, to 1866 Kirby: Forwarding £2,150 Peter's Pence, Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin. Will forward also another £200, which was bequeathed to the Pope by a wealthy farmer. 2pp

292 28 October Holograph letter from P Brady and Hugh Brady, [Kilmore], 1866 Civitavecchia, to Kirby: The undersigned writers, two new students from Kilmore for the Irish College Rome, have arrived in Civitavecchia after a delayed journey, only to find that they have to spend seven days in quarantine. They apologize to Dr. Kirby for the delay and ask him to do something about the exorbitant prices they have to pay for board and lodgings in the quarantine office. 2pp

293 29 October Holograph letter from James Aloysius Hoare, Superior 1866 General, C.B.S., North Richmond Street, Dublin, to Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to hand a document to Cardinal Barnabo. 2pp

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294 30 October Holograph letter from M.R. Gallwey, Sisters of Charity, 1866 Waterford, to Kirby: Requesting a gift from His Holiness to help their Xmas Bazaar in aid of the poor. Reference to prayers for the Pope and to collection to have masses said for the souls in Purgatory. 4pp

295 30 October Holograph letter from +John Joseph Lynch, St. Michael's 1866 Palace, Toronto, to Kirby: Introducing Mr. English and the Misses Bowes [Protestants]. 1p

296 30 October Holograph letter from +Paul Cardinal Cullen, 55 Eccles 1866 Street, Dublin, to Kirby: Requesting news about Roman affairs and French withdrawal. Cholera still raging and no quarantine regulations have been adopted to stop its spread. Harvest good. Dr. Moran is to answer the Protestants, who have written in claim of the of their Church. Dr. Keane, Dr. O'Hea and Dr. Gillooly are gone to consecrate Dr. Lynch [Scotland]. Dr. MacEvilly was well received in his new diocese [Kilmacduagh]. Reference to a Mr. Bright and to his fight against the Protestant Church. 1p

297 31 October Holograph letter from +George Butler, Limerick, to Kirby: 1866 Forwarding £966.13.7, Peter's Pence from Limerick. Reference to the generosity, affection and prayers of the people of the diocese for the Holy Father. Would Dr. Kirby ask Cardinal Barnabo that the writer defer his 'relatio status' until he goes to Rome next year. Reference to Limerick students, past and present, of the Irish College Rome. Cardinal is well and the priests of Dublin have given him a presentation of over £100.

298 1 November Holograph letter from Hugh Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1866 Thanks for letter and kindness to the family. Bright, the great English agitator, who was given a banquet in Dublin and with whom the Cardinal dined, made a great speech, in which he proposed two things for Ireland 1. Destruction of the Established Church and its revenues. 2. Tenants to have a legal title to their improvement. If people unite he claims these resolutions can be carried. 3pp

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299 1 November Holograph letter from Thomas J. Power, Holy Cross 1866 College, Clonliffe, to Kirby: Thanks for encouraging letter and presents. The 'Cattedra di S. Pietro' is very interesting and Dr. O'Leary, new Professor from Fermoy College, will probably translate it. Reference to the Cardinal's busy time, to Clonliffe College and its professors. It has now 54 students. Reference to Dr. Kirby's great interest in Clonliffe. 4pp

300 1 November Holograph letter from Fr. Paolino da Tortona, Velletri, to 1866 Kirby: Report on the illness of the nuns, especially Mother Superior. 1p

301 2 November Holograph letter from Sr. Mary De Sales Fallow, Convent 1866 of Our Lady of Mercy, St. Joseph's, Longford, to Kirby: Requesting 1. prayers for her deceased mother and self. 2. 160 Masses for £6.17.6 enclosed. Intentions listed. 3. Reliquaries and a large Bronze Cross, which holds relics and like the one which the Baggot St. Sisters got from Rome. Did not get the ground yet for the new convent. Forwarded Dr. Kirby's message to her sister, who has gone to St. Francis Xavier convent, Geelong, Australia. 4pp

302 3 November Holograph letter from +John MacEvilly, Galway, to Kirby: 1866 Requests 1. extraordinary faculties for Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora. 2. Faculties to dispense in ten cases of 2° and 2° for Galway. 3. solution to a problem from Mgr. Capalti, regarding granting dispensations by the delegated authority of the Holy See. Wrote to Cardinal Barnabo telling him that the opposition to his taking over Kilmacud and Kilfenora was not from 'ab intra' but from 'ab extra'. [Did not mention Dr. MacHale's name]. Reference to his work in the newly acquired dioceses, chiefly regarding proselytism; regarding ordering the Litany to be said before all Masses for the Pope; regarding pension for Dr. Fallon, five-eights of total income which is £250. Went to Belfast for opening of St. Peter's Church by the Cardinal and was greatly impressed by huge cheering crowd in Orange Belfast. 4pp

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303 6 November Holograph letter from G. Montgomery, St. Mary's, 1866 Wednesbury, England, to Kirby: Acknowledging with thanks the receipt of £5 from Dr. Kirby. Forwarding £3, Peter's Pence, plus an address for the Pope from Wednesbury. Reference to their contribution in support of the Pope, 1. Seven years of Peter's Pence, 2. Two soldiers for Papal Army in 1860, 3. Three soldiers now; for whom a collection is being made. Would like to organize a Papal Army. 2pp

304 7 November Holograph letter from +N. Power, Killaloe, to Kirby: 1866 Requesting Dr. Kirby to obtain from the Cardinal Prefect all powers necessary for the administration of Killaloe Diocese. Dr. Flannery still in France and has written to Cardinal Prefect requesting that this be done. Renewing request that Rev. Mortimer Hartney, P.P. of Oginelloe be raised to the status of an irremovable P.P. Requests dispensation that the Rev. Mother of the Convent of Mercy, Birr, be re-elected fo another three years if community so desired it. Giving Dr. Kirby a few of the true facts regarding Rev. Thomas Hill, a priest of the diocese for 32 years and who may appeal to Rome regarding his never being promoted to the position of P.P. 4pp

305 9 November Holograph letter from +Paul Cardinal Cullen, 55 Eccles 1866 Street, Dublin, to Kirby: Requests dispensation for Marcus Fleury to marry Mary Somers, sister of his deceased wife. Requests news from Rome. From the allocution it appears that the Pope will leave Rome. Cholera still rages. This week 100 deaths - last week 125 deaths. It is abating. Requests faculties for Rev. Philip Carbery to bless beads. All friends well. 2pp

306 10 November Holograph letter from John Bourke, Pallaskenny, to Kirby: 1866 Requesting Dr. Kirby to hand a document to the Holy Father and to use his influence for its success, which document is the 3rd supplication of Rev. John Hanrahan of the Augustinian Order, to join the secular priesthood. 3pp

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307 10 November Holograph letter from George Butler, Limerick, to Kirby: 1866 Dispensation for Michael Hartigan [Catholic] to marry Jane Blake [Protestant]. Have just read the two magnificent allocutions of Pius IX and they are beyond description. 4pp

308 14 November Holograph letter from N. Power, Killaloe, to Kirby: 1866 Cardinal Prefect answers that all faculties had been granted in August 1865. [see KIR/1866/304]. Requests that Very Rev. John Kenny, V.G., Diocese of Killaloe be made Dean of the diocese. Reference to the serious position of the Pope at Rome and to rumours that he may select Ireland as a place of refuge. How the Irish would rejoice at the honour. 4pp

309 14 November Holograph letter from +J. Lynch, Irish College Paris, to 1866 Kirby: Forwarding a newspaper account of his consecration. Reference to a mistake made - the consecrating Bishop, Dr. Keane, and the writer considered that the Pontifical contained the oaths and Profession of Faith prescribed in the Bulls, when it now appears that the Profession of Faith, prescribed by Pius IV should have been made before the ceremony under pain of suspension. Cardinal Cullen recommended that an application for absolution be sent through the Nuncio and that the writer also write to Cardinal Barnabo. Requests Dr. Kirby to tell the Cardinal of the writer's bona fide mistake and regret. Sorrow on leaving Irish College Paris, after years of that kind of work. 3pp

310 15 November Holograph letter from John Bourke, Pallaskenny, to Kirby: 1866 Sorrow on hearing of Dr. Kirby's illness and requests a line regarding seriousness of his sickness. Sorrow also on hearing of his parishioner's serious illness [student in Irish College Rome]. Informed the family. W. Kirby is quite well. 3pp

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311 16 November Holograph letter from +Paul Cardinal Cullen, [Tara], to 1866 Kirby: Regrets to hear that Dr. Kirby returned very ill from Tivoli. Take care of his health, give up the antechamber, let the nuns get another confessor, have a fire, etc. Cholera still continues around Dublin. Mrs. Hervet and Mrs. Fitzsimons, daughter of Daniel O'Connell, Liberator, are going to Rome. Writer recuperating at Tara, after a severe cold. 1p

312 17 November Holograph letter from +William Delany, Cork, to Kirby: 1866 Writer's ruling regarding admission of clerical students into the Diocese after ordination, with reference to Mr. Beaumont, student in Irish College Rome. If there is a vacancy, they are accepted; if there is none, then they must seek work elsewhere for a time. Reference to the serious position of the Holy Father; to Peter's Pence collection. Forwarding another £200 for this year. Question regarding gaining of Indulgence for contributing to Peter's Pence. Request for four marriage dispensations - two in mixed marriage. Names given. 2pp

313 17 November Holograph letter from +William Keane, Queenstown, to 1866 Kirby: Reports from Rome are gloomy and the Pope may have to flee before the New Year. Forwarding £120, Peter's Pence. Delighted at good reports of Cloyne students from St. Agatha's. Writer books his place in the Irish College if Pope issues invitation to Bishops to visit Rome. Great improvement in Irish College Paris. Bishop Lynch is succeeded by Rev. MacCabe, head of Vincentians at Cork. Forwarding document regarding consecration difficulty [probably see KIR/1866/309]. 4pp

314 19 November Holograph letter from Fr. Paolino da Tortona, Velletri, to 1866 Kirby: Thanks to God for Dr. Kirby's recovery. Report on health in convent. 2pp

315 20 November Holograph letter from Mary O'Meara, 3 Rue de 1866 Chateaubriand, Champs Elysees, Paris, to Kirby: Introducing Mrs. Soulie and daughter. 2pp

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316 21 November Holograph letter from M.A. Sutton, Ursuline Convent, 1866 Blackrock, to Kirby: Explanation for delay in answering Dr. Kirby's letter. Convent news. 4pp

317 22 November Holograph letter from +James Murray, East Maitland, 1866 Australia, to Kirby: Warm reception on arrival at Maitland. People are affectionate and Catholics are all Irish. Great need of priests and need for three or four places in Propaganda. Hopes to bring out Dominican sisters from Kingstown, Ireland. At present, he has the Good Shepherd nuns, started by Dr. Polding and not approved yet by the Holy See. They are to be recalled shortly to Sydney. Details. Other diocesan affairs. 4pp

318 23 November Holograph letter from Sr. M. Bernard Maguire, Convent of 1866 Our Lady of Mercy, Longford, to Kirby: Request privilege of Midnight Mass and Communion, every Xmas night. Requests also three Novenas of Masses. 4pp

319 23 November Holograph letter from Sr. Mary Liquori, Convent of Our 1866 Lady of Mercy, Baggot Street, Dublin, to Kirby: Requesting 110 Masses at a shrine to Our Lady for the souls in Purgatory. 1p

320 24 November Holograph letter from Luigi Can. Giacentini, [Di Casa], to 1866 Kirby: Requesting Dr. Kirby to introduce Dott. Fabio Francati to Mons. Capalti and to the Rector of the Collegio Urbano. He is a fully qualified medical doctor. 1p

321 25 November Holograph letter from +N. Power, Killaloe, to Kirby: [see 1866 KIR/1866/308]. Bishop of Limerick informed the writer that he should have sent three names to Rome, when requesting that Rev. Kenny be made Dean. Other names are - V. Rev. T. Kelly, V.G., Kilrush and V. Rev. John Egan, V.G., Birr. Requests that Rev. Thomas M. Redmond, President of newly founded Eccles Seminary at Ennis be made a D.D. Reference to Fenian arrests and agitation in Ireland. Writer has just built an Episcopal Palace. 3pp

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322 26 November Holograph letter from Alex F. Scully, St. Patrick's College, 1866 Thurles, to Kirby: Thanks for copy of the Madonna del'Orto. Renewing a request for faculties for Dr. O'Neill. Forward copies of Encyclopaedia Ecclesiastica. Hopes to visit Rome for the 29th June and requests lodgings in the College. Mgr. Moran is well. Requests Dr. Kirby to give him a wholesome lecture on the writer's duties as Dean in the college and renews request for rules of Irish College Rome. Details of state of college discipline and studies, of the Cathedral building programme, etc. 4pp

323 27 November Holograph letter from +P.C. Cullen, Dublin, to Kirby: 1866 Advice for Dr. Kirby regarding his health. Hurry expedition of Bulls for Dr. Kieran's consecration. Dispensation for John Jackson to marry Kate Bagnall, niece of his deceased wife. Fenians returning from America are causing agitation in the country. They will be jailed or shot. Account of expenses incurred on boxes of oil, books, etc. sent from Rome. Cholera was rather severe in the diocese. Devotion to duty of priests and nuns. Don't forget the mitre. 3pp

324 28 November Holograph letter from John Burke, Pallaskenny, to Kirby: 1866 Glad to hear of Dr. Kirby's recovery and also of that of his parishioner [see KIR/1866/310]. Notified William Kirby of the good news. Family news. Countess Dunraven is dead. Request for relics of the True Cross, B.V.M. and St. Juliana. 6pp

325 29 November Holograph letter from William Kirby, 12 Clare Street, 1866 Limerick, to Kirby: Reference to Dr. Kirby's illness and request for a report on it. Reference to beads received from Dr. Kirby. Family news. Fenians are causing trouble again. Writer's health is middling, Request for a letter from Dr. Kirby. 4pp

326 29 November Holograph letter from +L.B. Sheil, Adelaide, South 1866 Australia, to Kirby: Introducing a student, Mr. Fintan Dowling, to Irish College Rome. 1p

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327 [] November Holograph letter from +Paul Cardinal Cullen, Dublin, to 1866 Kirby: Gave a letter of introduction to Henry O'Reilly, son of Dr. O'Reilly, who goes to Rome for health reasons. Public prayers for cessation of the cholera. Starting to print a ritual. Wrote for Cardinal's approval that some questions be put in English, as in America and England. Reference to Fenians. A priest call McMahon has been sentenced to death in Canada. Pope's affairs in Rome are uncertain. Russia and Prussia seem determined to partition Austria and so destroy the last Catholic power in Europe. Gladstone reported in Rome. "I hope somebody tells him the truth". Met his son who seems a decent fellow. 2pp

328 1 December Holograph letter from Charles B. Barr, 12 St. Clair St., 1866 Pittsburgh, to Kirby: Did document of KIR/1866/206 arrive yet? Details of expedition. Requesting Dr. Kirby not to trouble about photographs already asked, except the one of Dr. Kirby himself. Would also like to have the words which the Pope spoke when Dr. Kirby asked him for his blessing for the writer. 3pp

329 2 December Holograph letter from +Paul Cardinal Cullen to Kirby: 1866 Advice to Dr. Kirby regarding his health. Dr. Kieran's Bulls have not arrived yet. Cholera is still lingering. 52 deaths last week. Fenians causing alarm. Fresh troops are coming into the country and Orange papers are calling for martial law. They said that it should be stamped out like the cattle plague. Any trouble will be caused first by the Orangemen. Report that the Fenians proposed to the Orangemen to burn down the writer's house. Hopes that the Pope's prospects are as good as Dr. Kirby thinks. A despatch from King, American Ambassador, says that the Pope told him that the U.S. A. should take Canada in order to save it from the Fenians. The writer has scarcely enough money to pay his expenses to Rome in June if the Pope is still there. Is it usual for the writer to write to all the Cardinals at Xmas. 2pp

330 2 December Holograph letter from Fr. Paolino da Tortona, Velletri, to 1866 Kirby: Affairs and health of the convent. 5 scudi for twenty- five Masses received with thanks. 1p

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331 3 December Holograph letter from Fr. Paolino da Tortona, Velletri, to 1866 Kirby: Hope Dr. Kirby has received the news of the convent for which he asked. Health of the nuns. M. Teresa has gone to Rome to recuperate and is to call on Dr. Kirby. How is Dr. Kirby keeping? 2pp

332 4 December Holograph letter from L. Forde, Archiepiscopal Vicariate, 1866 47 Westland Row, Dublin, to Kirby: Glad to hear of Dr. Kirby's recovery. Requests renewal of faculties 'ad quinquenium' to bless beads for Rev. Nicholas Walsh. Indulgence of privileged altar [portable] for a new church which the writer has just finished at Stillorgan. Details. Also a similar privilege for the Altare Majus of the Parish Church of Kingstown for Mgr. McCabe. Also faculty to keep the Blessed Sacrament in the church at Stillorgan, which is only an auxiliary one. Reference to Holy Father; to Irish prayers for him. Tell Mgr. Mogliazzi that, if Pope and entourage have to leave Rome, there is a welcome for him in the writer's parish. 4pp

333 4 December Holograph letter from +John Kilduff, Longford, to Kirby: 1866 Forwarding £610 Peter's Pence from Diocese of Ardagh and £10 for Dr. Kirby. Requests 1. Power to establish a Confraternity of St. Peter in the diocese that would be independent of any other. 2. Permission to appoint, at his own discretion, confessors to nuns, beyond the three year limit. 3. Permission to celebrate immediately enough Masses so as to bring to a close the obligation of saying annual masses from the proceeds of the legacy of £100 left by Mrs. McCann. 4] Permission to change his mensal parish from that of Moate-Cohy to St. Mary's, to appoint a P.P. to Moate-Cohy, which needs a new church. 6pp

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334 4 December Holograph letter [and typescript copy] from Patrick F. 1866 Moran, 55 Eccles Street, Dublin, to Kirby: Glad to hear of Dr. Kirby's recovery. Reports in Ireland that the Pope was going to Civitavecchia, where we were glad to hear that an American Frigate is lying. Hope he does not have to ask the English for sanctuary. Fenians have pledged themselves to be in arms by the 1st January. They will do no good. English are alarmed and are sending over Scotch and English troops. Working class in England, especially in the great towns are becoming very violent [presumably through the Fenian influence] and they are determined to put down the aristocracy and Established Church. "I fear another Cromwellian period is in store for England". Cholera has almost disappeared. Mr. O'Shanassy, Melbourne, is going to Rome. He is a Knight of St. Gregory. 2 items. 2pp

335 5 December Holograph letter from +Paul Cardinal Cullen, Dublin, to 1866 Kirby: Introducing Mr. O'Shannasy, Melbourne, to Kirby: 1p

336 5 December Holograph letter from John Burke, Pallaskenny, to Kirby: 1866 Reference to Dr. Kirby's health and to request for relics made in KIR/1866/324. Dr. Crotty is still ill. 3pp

337 6 December Holograph letter from G. Antonelli, [], to Kirby: 1866 Acknowledging receipt of £216.13.6, Peter's Pence, from Mgr. John Dalton, Bishop of Harbour Grace, Newfoundland. [A copy by J. Murphy]. 1p

338 7 December Holograph letter from T.A. Baile, Superior of the Seminary, 1866 Montreal, to Kirby: Introducing Mr. Ryan, and requesting that he be introduced to the Cardinal Protector. Speaks of his services to his parish and diocese. [French]. 1p

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339 7 December Holograph letter from +Paul Cardinal Cullen, 55 Eccles 1866 Street, Dublin, to Kirby: Renews request for dispensation asked in KIR/1866/305. No news yet of the evacuation of Rome. 'The Times' had a ferocious article against the Pope and the 'Pall Mall Gazette announces that the present Government has informed the Pope that he cannot be received in Malta, etc. Cholera still continues. 62 deaths lat week. Fenians causing general alarm, but the Orangemen are more to be feared. 2pp

340 8 December Holograph letter from E.A. Canning, Ulster Banking 1866 Company's Office, Longford, to Kirby: Informing Dr. Kirby that Messrs Prescott and Co., London, have lodged £620 with Messers Plowden Cholmely and Co., Rome from Dr. Kilduff. [see KIR/1866/333]. 1p

341 10 December Holograph letter from +P. Dorrian, Belfast, to Kirby: Great 1866 concern over state of Rome, but consoled by the "lofty calmness" of Pio Nono. Writer is disheartened by Prelates associating with those who are and have been deadly enemies of the Temporal Power of the Pope, who whilst they contend that they are real friends of Ireland are helping the Queen's Colleges and Model School System - Late Chief Secretary or the present John Bright. - No success for Ireland until we have unity. - Success of mission. Details. Increased priests in Belfast by eight. Dispensation for Margaret Fennan to marry Richard Wilson. Newspaper cutting on St. Peter's Church, Belfast, enclosed. [Enclosure not digitised]. 2 items

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342 11 December Holograph letter [and typescript enclosure] from P.F. 1866 Moran, 55 Eccles Street, Dublin, to Kirby: Dispensation for Patrick Donnelly to marry his deceased brother's wife, namely Catherine Murphy, validly. Faculties to bless beads etc. of Rev. Matthew Kenny, C.C. Ennis. England is exaggerating the Fenian movement as propaganda for their own party. The "Greek fire" or liquid fire has come to Ireland. If England is involved in trouble with America, war will flare up in Ireland. Some Protestant ministers from the North and Professors from Trinity College have set on foot a new scheme of Intermediate Education and included both the writer's and Dr. Woodlock's names on the committee, without asking permission. Will explode the project by protesting in the papers. Success of St. Brigid's orphanage as compared with that of the Protestant proselytizing orphanage, which has £100,000 annual support from the Government. 2 items

342 a 11 December Original of KIR/1866/342. [Digitised as KIR/1866/342A; 1866 holograph letter forming part of KIR/1866/342.]

343 11 December Holograph letter from S. Maria Addolorata, Trinità di 1866 Monti, Sacro Cuore, Rome, to Kirby: Enquiring after Dr. Kirby's health. The writer's community, as well as those of the visitation nuns, in Naples, has been suppressed by the Government, and the writer is thankful to Dr. Kirby for hospitality procured in Rome. 4pp

344 11 December Holograph letter from Plowden Cholmely and Co., Rome, 1866 to Kirby: Holding £620, less half percent commission for Dr. Kirby [see KIR/1866/340]. 1p

345 11 December Holograph letter from +J. Walshe, Carlow, to Kirby: Glad 1866 to hear that the Pope is in excellent health and that tranquillity prevails in Rome. 1p

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346 11 December Holograph letter from +J. Walshe, Carlow, to Kirby: 1866 Deeply grateful to Dr. Kirby for favours received. Received letter from Cardinal regarding priest mentioned in earlier letter [see KIR/1866/280]. Wrote to the Cardinal. A copy for Dr. Kirby is enclosed. The writer will abide by His Eminence's arrangements in the case, through the burden [pension of £80 per annum] will be a heavy one indeed. 3pp

347 14 December Holograph letter from John Burke, Pallaskenny, to Kirby: 1866 Glad to hear that Dr. Kirby has recovered from relapse after his previous illness. Advice regarding health. William Kirby is very well. Thanks for reliquary. Praying for the Pope and requests Dr. Kirby's prayers for the writer's mother. 4pp

348 15 December Holograph letter from +J. Walshe, Carlow, to Kirby: 1866 Enclosing £88, Peter's Pence for Kildare and Leighlin. Regards to Dr. Maher [seems to be Vice-Rector now]. Total Peter's Pence for the year was £2454.3.11. Details included. 2pp

349 18 December Holograph letter [and typescript enclosure] from Patrick F. 1866 Moran, 55 Eccles Street, Dublin, to Kirby: Thanks for letter received in the package from Mr. McCarthy [who seems to be doing research work in Rome]. Criticism of Mr. McCarthy's latest work. Tell him to prepare the Litany of Aengus, a copy of which is in St. Isidore's, etc. Cardinal confirmed 780 in St. Paul's Church. Cholera has almost disappeared. It has ruined trade and many merchants in Dublin. Xmas greetings. Death of Dr. Cantwell. 2 items

349 a 18 December Original of KIR/1866/349. [Digitised as KIR/1866/349A; 1866 holograph letter forming part of KIR/1866/349.]

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350 19 December Holograph letter from J.F. Joyce, 39 Avenue d'Autin, 1866 Champs Elysees, Paris, to Kirby: Prince Borghese, when announcing the marriage of his eldest son, informed the writer that he prayed at the tomb of writer's deceased child. Many thanks to Dr. Kirby for all the trouble he took on this sad occasion. Pope is abused and praised alternatively in the papers. Many are now afraid to go to Rome. 4pp

351 19 December Holograph letter from [Giannandrea Trambo] di Cavalieri, 1866 Veroli, to Kirby: Xmas greetings, New Year prosperity, Peace for Rome and all people. Thanks for picture of Sacred Heart of Jesus. 3pp

352 21 December Holograph letter from +D. O'Brien, Waterford, to Kirby: 1866 Enclosing £10 for Dr. Kirby and £2 to pay for subscriptions to periodicals. No news of Rome except that the French have left and that the Pope has invited all Bishops to assemble in Rome to celebrate the 18th century of martyrdom of St. Peter and Paul. Will go to Rome, if health permits. Enclosing letter regarding Mr. Bourke, C.B.S., who has asked for a dispensation from vows. 3pp

353 22 December Holograph letter from +Thomas Nulty, , 1866 Trim, to Kirby: Account of death and burial of Dr. Cantwell, Bishop of Meath. Wrote to the Cardinal and referred him to Dr. Kirby for details. Also for permission to change the present boundaries of the two Mensal parishes of Mullingar and Navan. The present boundaries of the parishes of Meath, with three or four exceptions, exist from the in year 1152. Many are now quite absurd through change in the countryside forest to grazing land; evictions - the writer witnessed 700 souls evicted in one day. Many interesting details. Intend to build a Diocesan Seminary at Navan, on the southside of the river Boyne. Can the writer collate to Parish of Trim, of which he was P.P. until he took over Navan and Mullingar? 5pp

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354 23 December Holograph letter from Fr. Paolino da Tortona, Velletri, to 1866 Kirby: Xmas greetings and requesting remembrance in Dr. Kirby's prayers. Affairs of the convent going well. 2pp

355 24 December Holograph letter from Thomas Hagan, Hotel della Minerva, 1866 Roma, to Kirby: Thanks for kindness to the writer and his daughter. Accepting invitation to dine with Dr. Kirby. 2pp

356 24 December Holograph letter from the Rector of the English College, 1866 Via di Monserrato, to Kirby: Inviting Mgr. Kirby to dinner in the English College on December 30th. 1p

357 24 December Handwritten [draft] by Kirby to the Mgr. Segretario []: 1866 Request to send an answer by telegram to Bishop of Limerick's request. In Mgr. Capalti's hand - Two dispensations granted under usual conditions.

358 27 December Holograph letter from A. R. Reynolds, Philadelphia, to 1866 Kirby: Enclosing a draft for £20. Rosaries have been received with thanks and distributed. Request for news of Rome. 1p

359 28 December Holograph letter from John O'Shannassy, Hotel de la 1866 Minerve, Roma, to Kirby: Cancelled trip to Naples on advice of Judge O'Hagan, owing to cholera there. Requests an audience with the Holy Father and a student to act as interpreter. 2pp

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360 28 December Holograph letter from +P. Cardinal Cullen, 55 Eccles 1866 Street, Dublin, to Kirby: Reference to Pope and his enemies with mention of Capini and Ricaroli. Hopes that the Bishops will hold their ground. The English papers are calling for a revolution in Rome. Richard Kelly was buried to-day. Account of death of Dr. Cantwell and burial which writer attended. Dr. MacHale is to speak at the dinner after the month's memory. Many speeches will be delivered, the nature of which you can imagine. Will not be expected to attend. Sang High Mass on Xmas day, though suffering from a cold. Cholera broke out among Fenian prisoners. Rev. Mother of Mercy Convent Wexford, a Mrs. Kelly, has died from it. Fear of Fenians has vanished. A large army is now in Ireland. 2pp

361 29 December Holograph letter from +James Murray, East Maitland, to 1866 Kirby: Cardinal Barnabo informed the writer that at the request of Dr. Polding, Sydney, the Holy Father appointed Rev. John Crookall and Rev. William Lanigan to be Bishops of Goulburn and Armidale. Writer has no objection to them, though he hopes the reports that Crookall is a Benedictine are untrue. Papers report that Rev. Austin [Sheehy], V.G. to Dr. Polding is to be appointed Bishop. The Holy See should walk warily and sift the truth of some serious charges against him. Dr. Polding favours the Benedictines, who are unworthy of his patronage. Account of two unworthy Benedictine priests, with one of whom Rev. [Sheehy] is reported to be associated. Progress in religion in Maitland. The Education Bill, which is iniquitous, will do great evil. 8pp

362 30 December Holograph letter from +N. Power, Killaloe, to Kirby: 1866 Enclosing a draft for £7. Building a Bishop's residence at present. Repeating requests of KIR/1866/321. Requests power to dispense in a number of cases of 1° and 1°, and 1° and 2° affinity ex copula illicita. 2pp

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363 30 December Holograph letter from Edward McDonald, St. Kyran's 1866 College, Kilkenny, to Kirby: Regarding possibility of admitting two students into Irish College. Dr. Kirby's gift of a painting was hung up for the Feast of Immaculate Conception and a general communion made for the donor. 4pp

364 31 December Holograph letter from Michael Malone, C.C., St. Michael's, 1866 Limerick, to Kirby: Requests Dr. Kirby to look after a petition made to Rome three months ago and to which no answer has been received; a petition in favour of Mary Ann Kirby, who wishes either to be readmitted to the convent or released from her vows. 1p

365 31 December Holograph letter from Stephen Danaher, Fedamore, 1866 Limerick, to Kirby: Writer's work on the mission. Religion of the people. Requests faculties to bless heads and a little crucifix with an "articulo mortis".

366 31 December Holograph letter from +J. MacEvilly, Galway, to Kirby: 1866 Enclosing a bill for Dr. Kirby in gratitude for services rendered. Fears for the Pope; prayers are said for him. Dr. Fallon's pension settled at £150 per annum. Details. Reference to visiting Kilmacduagh chapels, with accounts of proselytism against which the writer hit out very strongly. Fenian scare has passed. Reference to Rev. Peter Daly, who still continues his old ways. Hopes to see Rome next June. Requests information regarding the laws binding on Midnight Mass. 4pp

1 1 January Holograph letter from +N. Power, Killaloe, to Kirby: In 1867 answer to Dr. Kirby's letter regarding KIR/1866/321. Two other names to be added to that of Dr. Kenny for position of Dean of the diocese were sent. But Dr. Kenny is the best man. [see KIR/1866/362.] 1p

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