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Irish Bishops 1 A draft of letter from the archbishops of Ireland deputing Dr Higgins of Ardagh to act in their name with H.M. the King of the Belgians and the Archbishop of Malines in matters concerning revenues,bourses, foundations etc. of the Irish colleges in these countries; Higgins is to assess the value of the establishments for the education and maintenance of ecclesiastical students for the Irish Mission. (N.B. All the following except no. 8 are lists of priests in various dioceses asked for by the Commission into the State of the Poor in Ireland.) 2 Dr McLoughlin, Derry, to Murray with a list of his parish priests. October 1833. 3 A list of the parish priests of Armagh diocese. 23 October 1833. 4 A list (from Dr Coen, Clonfert, to Murray) of all the parish priests in his diocese. 25 October 1833. 5 A list of the parish priests Dromore diocese sent by Dr M. Blake to Murray. 25 October 1833. 6 A list of the parish priests of his diocese sent by Dr Kernan, Clogher, to Murray. 25 October 1833. 7 A list of the Kildare and Leighlin parish priests sent directly to the Commission of Enquiry (Bishop Doyle dead; see vacant.) 25 October 1833. 8 Dr Kelly (Armagh) to Dr McCann, V.G., Dundalk. A long letter concerning allegations made against his vicar, Dr Rogers; an enquiry was held and the charges proved true. He discusses what should be done re Rogers, also about another priest, Dr Mulholland. 4 November 1833. 9 A list of the parish priests of Kilmore diocese (not signed by the then bishop, Dr James Browne) 14 November 1833. 10 A list of the parish priests of Meath diocese sent to Murray by Dr Cantwell. 21 November 1833. 11 A list of the Ossory parish priests sent to Murray by Dr Kinsella. 21 November 1833. 12 A list of the parish priests of the diocese Cloyne and Ross, sent by Dr B. Crotty to Murray: 23 November 1833. 13 A list of the parish priests of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise diocese sent to Murray by Dr Higgins.

English Bishops 14 Long letter from Dr Bramston, London, to Murray. He was asked in 1829 to recommend a Vicar Apostolic for Madras as the Capuchins 51 were leaving there. Propaganda made the request. He recommended an eminent Benedictine and gives his reasons for so doing; afterwards other arrangements were made; the Benedictines first accepted, then declined the appointment, and since accepted again; now things are in a confused state; as eight priests were asked for by Propaganda, Bramston hoped that eight O.S.B. priests would go, but there is no sign of their travel expenses being paid. He is in poor health, but blessed with a worthy coadjutor. 24 June 1833.

Ordinary 15 Mary Grennan, Marrowbone Lane, to Murray; looking for help; the family is in great distress and in danger of contracting cholera; if helped they intend going to native place sixty miles away. 14 January 1833. 16 Memorial of the Rev. Ml Crotty, Birr, to Dr Kelly, Armagh, and Murray. Concerning the seven-year schism in Birr; he regrets its continuance; regrets any harsh words he may have said about his bishop in moments of anger; he will be happy to see differences ended and is willing to atone; submits his case to the two archbishops. 15 January 1833. 17 A note from six professed sisters in St Mary's Cabra, to Murray. They have unanimously elected Sister Martha Butler Prioress and ask him to confirm same and grant the usual patent. 16 January 1833. 18 Murray from John Brophy, Dublin, sending him a book just published in London. 29 January 1833. 19 Fr Thos Lee to Dr Crotty, Maynooth. Murray, now convalescing, sends the enclosed. Re will of Dr McDonnell which, according to Dean Luby, left a bequest to Maynooth: Mr Reston, gave legal opinion that document was invalid for want of seal. (cf. File 31/3 no. 138) 20 March 1833. 20 A note to Murray from Theobald McKenna, North Grt George's Street, asking Murray to accept writer's translation (enclosed) of the French Civil (or Napoleonic) Coderecently published. 13 April 1833. 21 A letter from (name illegible) Dublin Castle to the Patroness of the Orphanage Harold's Cross. The Lord Lieutenant gave Viscount Melbourne the memorial of the Governors of the Orphanage asking for a parliamentary grant towards its support. Melbourne regrets not feeling justified in recommending that such a grant be brought before Parliament. 20 April 1833. 22 (Enclosed in 21) Printed appeal for St Clare's Orphanage, Harold's Cross, Founded 1803. 1833. 23 Long letter from Dr Doyle, Kildare and Leighlin to Fr Dunne, Mountmellick; extension of faculties obtained from the Holy See; 52 matrimonial dispensations, absolution from heresy, apostasy and schism. Instructions and comments on same - specific cases covered by the faculties and specific cases excepted from them. 22 April 1833. 24 Fr Kinsella, 0. Carm., Aungier Street to Murray. He sends, as re quested, a list of houses of the Order in Ireland, number of religious, statues etc. 25 April 1833. 25 Dr Kernan (Clogher) from John O'Reilly, 12 Upper Bridge Street, Dublin. He is paralyzed and unable to support his five children. He has written to Murray asking him to get the children into schools where they will be educated and given a trade. He asks Kernan to further this appeal; he states that his wife is well connected. 14 June 1833. 26 C. Spotswood, Attorney, Mary Street to Rev. Rd Henry, Queen Street. Legal advice to client re case brought against him (Henry) by Frances Brady. Henry will almost certainly be allowed for moneys expended by the coming decrees, (cf. 29 below) 24 July 1833. 27 Lord Melbourne (Whitehall) to Murray, re the Commission of En- quiry into the State of the Poor in Ireland. Outlines measures likely to be taken; hopes Murray will head Committee of five. 27 July 1833. 28 Draft of the will of Geo. W. Murray, Attorney, Mountjoy Square. 9 August 1833. 29 (cf. 26 above) The sworn affidavit of Fr Henry to show cause why he is not liable for sums claimed by Mrs Frances Brady, having spent same on maintenance and education of the children she abandoned during the past six years. 13 November 1833. 30 (Four letters on same subject all enclosed together) Fr Michael Campion, Upperwoods, Queen's County, to Murray re a legacy left to the children of William Bennett which is vested in Murray. Bennett is dying; if legacy is not forthcoming soon the children may be evicted and eldest daughter lose change of eligible match. Murray is asked to do what he can to forward payment of legacy. 3 May 1833. 31 (Enclosed in preceding) Same to same. Writing from Anagh Fr Campion thanks Murray for interesting himself in the matter. Wm. Bennett has died; on expectation of her dowry the daughter married a few days before father's death; money is very necessary now for funeral expenses etc.; he hopes that Murray can get legacy released. 4 November 1833. 32 (Enclosed in 30) Same to same. From Anagh. He is sorry for all the trouble he is giving about the Bennett legacy. Miss Bennett married Patrick Campion. In case it might be thought that Fr Campion was an interested party he wants to make it clear that the young man. though a namesake, is no relative of his. November 1833. 53 33 (Enclosed in 30) Same to same. He has received half-notes for £138 odd. On receipt of the other halves he will hand the money to Mr and Mrs P Campion. He thanks Murray. 4 December 1833. 34 A list of answers to queries in connection with the Government Inquiry into the State of the Poor in Ireland by Fr P. Coleman, P.P. StMichan's. 1833. 35 A bundle of parish returns sent to Murray during 1833. Parishes: Wicklow, Narraghmore, Skerries, Rathfarnham, Celbridge, Sagard, Ballymo re-Eustace, Dunlavin, Athy, Blessington and Rathmines. 1833. 36 Pages 21 to 97 of a large printed report with a list of benefices of Armagh diocese, Church of Ireland, with revenues and patronage, (approx. 1833)

Dr Murray: Pastoral 37 Murray's Lenten Pastoral. 7 February 1833. 38 A copy of a letter from Murray to his clergy, extending the Jubilee period to Whit Tuesday, 28 May and granting an extension of the special Jubilee faculties to confessors including that of commuting the Jubilee fast. 23 March 1833. 39 Copy of a circular letter sent by Murray to all the bishops asking them to compile information and lists of their clergy for the Com mission inquiring into the State of the Poor in Ireland (This letter produced the replies nos. 1 to 13 above) October 1833.

To Rome 40 Copy of letter from Murray to Mgr Maii, Secretary of Propaganda. He thanks him for the Brief confirming the Constitutions of the Irish Sisters of Charity and for His Holiness' praise of the sisters' work. He asks for the Apostolic Benediction for himself and for the sisters; thanks Maii for his efforts which have brought the affair to a happy ending. He hopes the sisters' good work will grow and prosper; he asked Dr Cullen, Rector of the Irish College, Rome, to insert the words and phrases the pope wished added. September 1833.

Propaganda 41 Propaganda to Murray. Dr John Hamilton wrote asking the Holy See for faculties to permit a Poor Clare from Kingstown to transfer to the Presentation, Wexford. On consideration, His Holiness refers matter to Murray and delegates him full powers to act as he sees fit. 8 January- 1833.

54 42 Propaganda to Murray. The Holy See grants him faculties for a period of six years, to ordain in titulo missionis clerics he considers worthy. 13 January 1833. 43 Propaganda to Murray, enclosing a letter from Fr Anthony Dardis, Mins. Provincial, O.F.M. The latter wrote to the pope requesting that the Poor Clares in Kingstown should amalgamate with those of Galway and close the Kingstown convent as they were aged and heavily in debt. Murray is asked to look into the matter and give his opinion to Propaganda. Nothing will be done until his letter arrives. 23 March 1833. 44 (Enclosed in preceding) Fr Antonius Dardis, O.F.M. Provincial in Ireland, to Propaganda. He asks permission to transfer the Poor Clares, under his jurisdiction, from Kingstown to Galway. there are only five nuns, all old and decrepti; they cannot live on their small income and are in debt for their convent and to the architect of their chapel. Their creditors may foreclose and the nuns be ejected forcibly; if he obtains permission he will close and sell the convent and chapel; the nuns would have to be commanded to change to Galway and the Galway community commanded to receive them; the money realized by the sale would compensate the Galway community for the expense of maintaining the five from Kingstown. March 1833. 45 Propaganda to Murray. A report reached Propaganda that certain matters in regard to Carmelites in Ireland require attention. It was alleged that some do not keep the rule; they are of no use to the Church and give grave scandal causing the sacred ministry to be dis credited and mocked at. So that Propaganda can apply a remedy to these evils they ask Murray to read enclosed letter (not enclosed), to enquire into the truth of the matter and report to Rome. A good Provincial is needed, so Murray should also name three Carmelite priests, men of learning, decorum and integrity etc. 23 March 1833. 46 A letter by Murray introducing Fr William Doyle, P.P., Rathdrum, who is travelling on the continent. 15 April 1833. 47 A note on the availability of certain books of the Bible in ancient editions and of their earliest translation to Latin from the original languages. 1833 (Date added later) 48 (Printed) From the Holy See to Murray, a grant of special indulgences to all discalced Carmelite nuns in his diocese who teach the poor; this indulgence is applicable to the Souls in Purgatory. 19 May 1933. 49 Same to same. Enclosing letters Apostolic conferring the dignity of Dean of the Dublin Chapter on Fr P. Coleman, as requested by Murray; also four rescripts collating the four prebends. Writer (Mgr Maii, Sec. Propaganda) is doing his utmost to get the Constitutions of the Irish Sisters ofCharity confirmed and hopes to have that done soon. 1 June 1833. 50 Same to same. In December 1832 Edmund Rice asked that the Superior General of the Irish Brothers be elected not for ten years but for life; this request was made in name of Chapter of the Brothers. Murray's opinion is asked. 2 July 1833. 51 Same to same. Enclosing the Apostolic Brief confirming the Constitutions of the Irish Sisters of Charity, with the pope's good wishes. His Holiness asks for some slight amendments in wording as directed in enclosed instruction. 21 September 1833. 52 (Enclosed in preceding) The Brief with an extra copy of same and translation ~ Constitutions of Irish Srs Charity. Papal Confirmation of same. 30 August 1833. 53. Murray to Propaganda requesting faculties to grant a matrimonial dispensation. On same paper request granted. 17 November 1833. 54 Propaganda to Murray. It is very important that the Holy See have Murray's advice on the appointment of a Vicar Apostolic for Madras as the Capuchins are leaving and Dr Bramston's hopes for same Vicariate (cf. 14 above) have not been realized. Six priests would be needed as well as the vicar apostolic and all should be good speakers of English as well as having the other qualifications needed. His Holiness and Propaganda would be grateful for Murray's advice. 3 December 1833. 55 Printed. Aggregation of the Catholic faithful of the universal church with the Pious Union of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, with list of in dulgences and conditions for membership etc. 1833. 56 Enclosed in preceding, (a) Notice of a plenary indulgence granted by Pope Pius VII, 7 July 1815. (b) An undated copy of above. On reverse a grant of same by same pope date 10 November 1815. 1834

Irish Bishops 57 Dr Oliver Kelly, Tuam, to Murray. Writing from Nice, where he is staying because of ill health; he comments on the new episcopal appointments in Ireland. Hopes that Dr Nicholson may be appointed to the vacancy on Board of Maynooth Trustees, if Murray approves of that. His health has not improved despite the lovely climate and surroundings. He describes the Nice celebrations on feast of Epiphany. The pope has granted him leave of absence from Tuam diocese for a year granting also extraordinary powers to Kelly's vicar general. In December he will go on to Rome where Dr Cullen has rooms for him in the Irish College. There are no English papers in Nice so he asks for Irish news. Mrs Kavanagh of Queen's County recently arrived in Nice and told him that Dr Doyle, Kildare and Leighlin, is completely restored to health. 21 January 1834. 56 58 Printed. Extracts from resolutions passed at the bishops' meeting: (a) Warning the clergy against employing the influence of Irish or any other secular government in episcopal appointments. (b) Chapels are not to be used in future for any public meetings except those wholly concerned with charity or religion. (c) Political subjects are not to be alluded to from the altar; priests may not join or aid political clubs, meetings etc. 28 January 1834. 59 Enclosed in preceding. A draft of same in Murray's hand and a resolution moved by Dr Kinsella (Ossory) reaffirming the bishops' condemnations, at different periods, of state provision for the clergy. 28 January 1834. 60 Printed. A permission from the pope to the clergy of Kildare and Leighlin diocese to recommend three priests as coadutor to Dr Doyle; names to be sent to the Holy See. 3 April 1834. 61 Dr Doyle, (J.K.L.) to Murray; as he is unable to be present at the meeting to choose a coadjutor he asks Murray to preside. 62 A notice to B. Burke, Dean of Tuam Chapter. Oliver Kelly, Arch bishop of Tuam has died in Rome. 14 May 1834. (There are conflicting dates for Kelly's death - 18th April, 14th May and 27th May; the tombstone inscription, the diocesan history and the Rome records give three different dates). 63 Lists of bishops and archbishops Armagh Province 1557 to 1821. With the 1834 documents.

From Cardinal Weld in Rome 64 Cardinal Weld to Murray. Writing from Rome he refers to the coming departure of Dr O'Connor and his missionaries for Madras. The British Government has refused funds for the voyage which is a disappointment. He was not surprized at this and explains why. He asks Murray to open a subscription list and put the cardinal and Lord Clifford down for £10 each. If this does not realize a sufficient sum His Holiness will make up the remainder. Dr McHale will be nominated for Tuam within a few days. 31 July 1834. 65 Same to same. He expects that Dr O'Connor is on his way to Madras. As the pope was not asked to help the writer concludes that the expenses were met in Ireland; but the British Government may help Dr O'Connor when he gets to India; many Roman Catholic residents there will also help him. Fr Power has added £25 to Cardinal Weld's and Lord Clifford's subscriptions. If any money is over the Cardinal would wish that Mrs Conran, Mecklenburg Street and her widowed sister were helped. The cardinal is sending on another £25 for these ladies; Fr Hamilton in the Pro-Cathedral knows of their plight. The cardinal asks Murray does he know anything of books 57 66. lying at Marseilles, property of the late Dr Bourke, vicar apostolic, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Dr England, Charleston, thought they should be sent on to Halifax but Propaganda wonders if they belong to Dr Bourke's heirs. Murray is asked for information on this. The cardinal and Lord Clifford wish to be remembered to Miss Bodenham (Irish Sisters of Charity). 21 October 1834. 66. Same to same. He encloses letter from nuns he feels very sorry for but needs Murray's approbation before helping them. (No enclosures here). Following Murray's instructions, Propaganda will forward the books to Halifax (cf. the preceding); if the relatives have any claim they can be compensated as the books would hardly be of any use to them, while money might be. Lord Anglesey has returned to Rome; the cardinal has not met him yet and avoids him because of "the unfortunate circumstances of his lady". If Lord Ellenborough has really been made head of the Board of Control the poor Roman Catholics in India need not expect much. Discusses Curia and Propaganda changes. 27 December 1834.

France 67 A. Garibaldi, Charge' d'Affaires a St Siege, to Murray. Writing from Paris he forwards several copies of the pope's Encyclical condemning Paroles d'un Croyant, a work recently published in France. Murray is to keep as many copies as he wishes and distribute the others to the other archbishops and bishops. He is glad to renew, in writing, his former acquaintance with Murray. 24 August 1834. 68 Fr John Hussey, former Administrator of the Irish College Paris, to Murray. He regrets having missed seeing Murray and Fr Hamilton before leaving Dublin for Paris. Re the charges he made to the Prelates at Maynooth about Dr McSweeney's mal-administration of the Irish College, he understood from their Lordships that a full investigation would be made. But on arrival in Paris found that McSweeney had spread the rumour that Murray and the bishops had publicly condemned him (Hussey). He was also debarred from the college and insulted publicly by McSweeney. He calls for redress and threatens publishing all in French press if he does not get justice. 9 August 1834. 69 Same to same. A long letter on same subject. Further complaints against Dr McSweeney. Gives extracts from royal decrees of 1817 and 1818 and the laws laid down for British colleges in France. If the prelates intend to attempt the saving of the college property, he is at their service; if they do not, he will undertake the task alone, as he has much knowledge of the nature of the establishment and the laws concerning it. 3 September 1834. Queen of England 70 An official letter: reply of Queen Adelaide, wife of William IV, to a petition of the Irish Sisters of Charity. Lord Howich toMrs M. Aikenhead. Viscount Melbourne (then Prime Minister) wishes to inform Mrs M. Aikenhead "that the Memorial of the Irish Sisters of Charity praying the Queen to be graciously pleased to become the Patroness of that Institution has been laid before Her Majesty and that Her Majesty cannot comply with their request." 27 May1834. Ordinary-, 71 A petition from Bridget Bolger, Cappagh parish, Co. Tyrone (very faded and illegible). Concerning money that Murray put in the hands of attorney Quin. She asks Murray to get it released, or portion of it and send same by Fr McLoughlin of her parish, a nephew of Dr McLoughlin, Bishop of Derry; this would greatly help her and her helpless family. 8 January 1834. 72 Charles Grant, London, to Murray. Murray's of the 16th dealt with a very important subject and Grant must consult the Court of Directors of the East India Company before replying. 21 January1834. 73 H. Littleton, Irish Office, London, to Murray, marked Private and Confidential. He plans to introduce a bill enabling Roman Catholic priests to possess glebes and parsonage houses. He already discussed this subject with Murray when in Dublin and cannot imagine any objection to it. He asks for particulars that would be useful to him. 5 February 1834. 74 (Enclosed in preceding) Draft of Murray's reply. He explains the position obtaining in Dublin. In two cases when priests claimed houses, relatives of the deceased incumbent intervened and in law they were entitled to the empty glebes and parsons' houses. 7 February 1834. 75 J. Slevin, Carrick-on-Shannon, to Murray. Acknowledgment of having received money sent by Murray for John McGreavy. 21 February 1834. 76 A letter to Mr S. Simpson, Gardiner Street, Dublin, from James Phelan, Ballyhorahan, Mountrath. Asking payment for his share of a legacy. Times are bad, his family is increasing, losses and dis appointments have him in want. Many form his area are emigrating and if he had the money he would have a chance of buying some land. 4 March 1834. 77 A 16-page legal document. A case was submitted by the trustees and executors of the will of Wm Burke, Galway, to David R. Pigot, asking for expert legal opinion on same. This is given under five points. 4 April 1834. 59 78 (Enclosed in preceding) Copy of will and codicils of Wm Burke. 4, 16 and 19 April, 1834. 79 A letter from Thos Wilson & Co. London to Murray; they received £500 sent through Thos Wright and Co and placed same as instructed, to the credit of Messrs Henry O'Shea and Co., Madrid. 16 May 1834. 80 A (Private) letter from H. Littleton, London, to Murray. He recommended Mr St Leger, going to India, to Mr Grant, President of the Board of Control. He received the draft of the glebe bill (cf. 73 above) from Sergeant Perrin but thinks it prudent to delay introducing it until a later session of parliament; recent events show that this decision was wise. 29 May 1834. 81 Another letter from James Phelan (cf. 76 above) to Mr Simpson asking to have legacy or some of it paid to him; his wife is ill, potatoes are very dear and they are in great distress. 31 May 1834. 82 A long letter from James Lynan, Four Courts, Dublin, to the archbishops and bishops of Ireland on the outrages and abuses prevalent among catholics; he suggests possible remedies for same which hethinks the bishops should introduce. 83 C. Grant, London, (cf. 30 above) to Murray; Murray's proposal re Dr O'connor (Madras mission) and Roman Catholics in India received; India House and the Board of Control share authority in such matters. He will refer this to the Board of Directors and let Murray know their opinion immediately he receives same. 25 June 1834. 84 Fr George Canavan, P.P., Naule (Holywood and Ballyboghill) to Murray. Party and illegal associations which existed in the parish have subsided; the people are inclined to quarrel; drunkenness is the most prevalent vice; dance halls are declining; there are ten obstinate sinners. 25 August 1834. 85 A note from Mr Littleton (cf. 73 and 80 above) to Murray enclosing a letter of introduction for the use of Dr O'Connor (going to Madras); he has written to Sir H. Vivian requesting similar introductions for O'Connor. 6 October 1834. 86. A long letter from George A. Hamilton Balbriggan (G.A. Hamilton, M.P., Hampton Hall and Sackville Street Club) to Fr John Smyth, P.P. Balbriggan. He received Smyth's statement that a deputation is to wait on Hamilton to ask his co-operation in building a Roman Catholic chapel. They will waste their time. He has studied religions dispassionately and finds Roman Catholicism to be the most corrupt and degenerate; many of its tenets are unchristian; therefore he cannot conscientiously approve of building a church for catholics, though willing to better their temporal good, etc. etc. 18 November 1834. 60 87 A half-page with portion of minutes of two meetings of a Board, Rev Dr Vignoles in chair, Rev. James Carlile and Fenton Joyt/Hart esq., present. 17 and 23 December 1834. 88 Report on Charity Fund, Barony of Thomas Court and Donore, by Fr Paul Long, P.P. (obviously prepared for Commission of Enquiry into the State of the Poor in Ireland) 1834. 89 Same as preceding from Fr Campbell, P.P., James's Street. 1834. 90 Same as two preceding from Fr A. O'Connor, P.P., SS. Michael and John's. 1834. 91 A bundle of returns from parishes visited by Murray during 1834; Athy, Celbridge, Redcross, Blessington, Booterstown, Kingstown, Castledermot, Sandyford, Rathdrum, Roundwood, Newbridge, Arklow, Wicklow, Barnderrig, Kilquade, Clontarf, St Margaret's, Balbriggan, Lusk, Swords, Skerries, Rush, Garristown, Rollestown, Ballyboghill-Holywood-Naule. 1834.

To the Holy See 92 A petition from the archbishops and bishops of Ireland to the Pope asking that certain faculties for absolving already granted to priests in cities and towns be extended to priests in rural areas in Ireland. (The same is granted, according to note on same page). 11 May 1834. 93 Murray to Fr Maher, Carlow. News of Dr Doyle's death was not unexpected but much regretted. He will be in Carlow for the obsequies. Will also preside (as there is no Chapter in Kildare andLeighlin diocese) at nomination of vicar general; he asks Murray to ascertain wishes of the clergy re this. 17 June 1834. 94 Copy of letter from priests of Kildare and Leighlin diocese to HolySee submitting terna of names for a successor to Dr J. K. Doyle. (1) Dr Fdward Nolan; (2) Fr Michael Flanagan, vicar general, (3) Fr Denis Lalor. Signed by Murray who presided at the meeting of the Kildare and Leighlin clergy, James Taylor, Sec. and the two scrutators, Michael Flanagan and Nicholas O'Connor. 21 October 1834. 95 A paper (official return) with figures for the population of (a) Dublin diocese; (b) all Ireland for 1834 with the numbers of the various denominations. 1834.

From the Holy See 96 Propaganda to Murray. Notification that His Holiness accepted the recommendations of Murray and Dr Doyle, Kildare and Leighlin that Fr O'Connor, Minister Provincial of the Irish Augustinian Province be appointed vicar apostolic of Madras mission. 10 April 1834. 61 97 Copies in Latin and English of a petition from Fr Henry Young to the Holy Father for indulgences to be attached to certain prayers and practices in a devotional booklet he has compiled and published. He gives examples from same. 20 April 1834. 98 Notice from Propaganda stating that the Holy Father has granted Fr Young's petition (cf. preceding) 20 April 1834. 99 A copy of 92 above; very faded. 11 May 1834. 100 Propaganda to Murray. They enclose letters to be given to Dr O'Connor (cf. 96 above) containing the Apostolic Briefs constituting him Vicar Apostolic of Madras, and Madras itself as an ApostolicVicariate; a titular bishopric is also conferred on O'Connor. Murray is asked to proceed at once with O'Connor's consecration and send worthy priests to Madras with him. 17 May 1834. 101 Printed. Encyclical Letter of Pope Gregory XVI condemning the French book, Paroles d'un Croyant, (cf. 67 above) 7 July 1834. 102 Propaganda to Murray. The priests of Tuam diocese, the bishops of that province and Dr Higgins of Ardagh have unanimously recommended Dr McHale, Killala, to be Archbishop of Tuam. Propaganda is very pleased but there have been suggestions that McHale did not show abhorrence of disturbances and of plots and criticisms hostile to the civil authorities. Murray is to investigate immediately in strict confidence and report to the Holy See on this. 26 July 1834. 103 Same to same. All doubts in matter referred to in their letter of 26th have been set at rest and Propaganda has today notified DrMcHale of his promotion to Tuam. Murray will therefore abstain from requested investigation. Propaganda has also written to Dr Nolan appointing him bishop of Kildare and Leighlin. 2 August 1834. 104 Cardinal Fransoni to Murray enclosing transcript of a petititon received from Fr John Hamilton and the Pope's reply to same. Murray will please give effect to the dispensation granted. 6December 1834. 105 Same to Fr Hamilton. A copy of his petition and reply to same has been sent to Murray. Hamilton is to approach Murray so that the dispensation granted may be effected. 6 December 1834. 106 A copy in Italian of Fr Hamilton's petition re a marriage case and the Holy Father's reply. 19 November 1834. 1835

Irish Bishops 107 Dr Higgins, Ardagh (at Strasbourg) to the Archbishop of Malines. The Archbishops and Bishops of Ireland charged him to transmit a copy of the resolutions passed unanimously at their general meeting 62 on 13 February 1835 to the Archbishop of Malines. He explains the delay m doing this; he is now on his way to Rome and asks the Archbishop to reply, not to him, but to the Archbishop of Dublin 10 May 1835. 108 (on same paper) A copy of the resolutions referred to in preceding which were passed when the Irish prelates received the letter of the Archbishop (of Malines) informing them of the Belgian Government's decision re the Irish foundations in Belgium. They were astonished and saddened by the decisions of the Belgian Government which, if implemented, left interested bishops and others having rights no choice but to either transfer the Bourses to Ireland if that seemed practicable, or to endeavour to obtain the best they could from them in Belgium. But they were confident that the Belgian Government would consider the aims of those who had founded the Bourses and act justly, for the difficulties surrounding the existing law render the Bourses almost useless to the Irish. 13 February 1835. 109 A printed official form proving the will of Dr Doyle, Kildare and Leighlin, and granting probate of same to Fr James Maher, one of the executors of said will. 25 June 1835. 110 A printed booklet with the statutes of Armagh diocese. 3 August 1835. (Signed WmCrolly) 111 A letter to Dr Crolly from Fr James ? (illegible surname) Drogheda. He told Crolly how the parishioners of St Peter's subscribe £90 a year for the upkeep of St Peter's; this sum is collected. Now the Franciscans have started a similar collection for their church, though they had a collection for same for years when St Peter's had no collection. The writer asks Crolly to take up the matter with the friars. 23 September 1835.

Non-Irish Bishops 112 Archbishop of Malines to Murray (cf. 108 above). He informs the Irish bishops of the decisions of the Belgian Government in regard to the Irish foundations in Belgium. He thinks it would be useless and perhaps harmful to send, as Murray suggested, a deputation about this. He has done all he could. He advises course to adopt in regard to the 1834-35 Irish students in Belgium and gives this under three heads. 21 January 1835. 113 Dr Bramston, London, to Murray, with enclosures for Dr O'Connor (going to Madras) re monies received from Propaganda for that mission. At end of page a receipt from Dr O'Connor for £704.3.4, received from Murray. 13 April 1835. 114 (On same paper) Copy of a letter Dr Bramston received from Propaganda and forwarded to Dr O'Connor, informing him that money 63 had been sent to Murray for him and the Madras mission; they enquire if sum is necessary and if he is willing to promise to refund it when he can. 27 December 1834. 115 (On same paper) A copy of Dr O'Connor's letter to Dr Bramston acknowledging the receipt of the money; he accepts the obligation to refund it and assures Bramston that the sum is necessary. Murray has consented to act as treasurer and transmit money to O'Connor when required. 29 January 1835. 116 (Printed) Seven attached documents re the appointment of Dr Saverio, Archbishop of Malta, to be a member of the government council of that island; he declines same as the Holy See could not sanction the oath formula required of him on accepting office. The correspondence between London and Malta, Rome and Malta, the archbishop and the government, cover dates between 1 April 1835 and 12 April 1836. 117 A copy of the proceedings at a public meeting of catholics in Madras when they presented an address of welcome to Dr O'Connor, vicar apostolic; this was signed by over 350 persons; with a copy of a letter of thanks sent from the same meeting to Propaganda – thanks for sending O'Connor and the priests who accompanied him; also O'Connor's reply to the address of welcome. 7 and 13 September 1835. 118 (Enclosed in 117) Copy of a long statement from Dr O'Connor for Propaganda on the state of the Vicariate of Madras on his arrival there as vicar apostolic, with detailed statistics and remarks. 1835.

Cardinal Weld 119 Cardinal Weld, in Rome, to Mrs (Sister) Ryan, St Clare's Convent, Kingstown. He is sorry that his silence made her uneasy; he had been told that her affair had been referred to Murray, therefore did not interfere. He continues about an unspecified difference between Sr Ryan (and Sr Baptist Manerty) and their Abbess; reports concerning Sr Ryan's conduct which are circulating in Rome are much to her discredit; he adds some stern reproofs. 24 July 1835. Ordinary 120 Fr Quinn, P.P., Omagh, to Murray. Dr McLaughlin, Deny, asked him to enquire re the widow Colgan, whose husband died in New South Wales and left £200 to her which was sent via Murray. A widow of that name lives in Cappagh parish near Omagh; her husband was transported years ago for passing a bad note. A solicitor and doctor in Omagh have vouched for her; she was to call back to Fr Quinn but has not done so, so he has sent her word to come again. 22 January 1835. 121 J. Coleville, Capel Street, to the Synod of Bishops. The Catholic Magazine was started a year ago, (he encloses a bound copy) in hopes of counteracting the tracts and magazines being so widely distributed among poorer catholics. Though some of the clergy encouraged sales, that was not enough. The magazine would fail if not better supported. 10 February 1835. 122 (Enclosed in preceding) W. J. Battersby, Essex Bridge, on same to same. He gives reasons why the magazine deserves support. A protestant magazine distorting catholic doctrine and attacking church, sells 16,000 copies; they cannot sell 2,000 of The Catholic Penny Magazine; if only ten copies were taken in every parish in Ireland they could survive. He appeals for support. 11 February 1835. 123 P. Smyth, P.P., Sandyford to Murray; showing cause (under three heads) why Lord Castlereagh's legacy for schools in Sandyford and Glencullen parishes should be paid. 3 March 1835. 124 Lord Wicklow, at Cavendish Square, London, to Murray. He asks for information on the new Education Society; also where he can find the book of Scriptural Extracts, so that he can see which extracts for scriptural education the book affords to children when instructed in common — apart from instruction permitted to be given by the res pective pastors on separate days. 7 March 1835. 125 Curtis. Stockbrokers, 42 Dame Street, to Murray sending a post bill received from London for Mrs Colgan, Cappagh, Omagh. 17 March 1835. 126 A letter to Murray from Fr James Murphy, P.P., Celbridge, resigning his parish. (Letter in Latin) 9 April 1835. 127 Mary Carroll, Gt Charles St., to Fr P. J. Doyle, P.P., Booterstown. Apologising for and explaining Redmond's failure to keep appointment with Doyle and asking when it would be convenient for Doyle to make another appointment. 24 April 1835. 128 Fr Wm Walsh, Kingstown (later Archbishop of Halifax) to Murray. Fr McKenna forgot to give the census of Kingstown, Cabinteely and Crinkin parishes to Murray when in town. 6 May 1835. 129 A long statement by Fr Wm Walsh, P.P., Kingstown to Murray and the Diocesan Council re a dispute between himself and his former P.P.. Fr Callanan, Clontarf, re financial and other matters. 17 May 1835. 130 A letter in French from Fr McNamara Faulkner to an unnamed Cure. His attorney will not have his money released until next week and he is penniless; asks loan of one livre which he will repay personally next week. 23 May 1835. 131 Fr Dunne, P.P., Palmerstown, to Murray. Being ill, he thinks of resigning parish; would like an interview with Murray but will be away, 65 with permission, in Edenderry for some days where he can be contacted c/o parish priest there. 19 June 1835. 132 A legal document, 23 foolscap pages long. Baron Pennefeather's opinion in case of Rev. M. Conry v. La Touche Bank. Conry drew a bill on the bank to be paid in Paris; bill was not honoured. Long statements of case for Conry and for the bank; Pennefeather holds that both sides acted erroneously. 20 June 1835. 133 Abstract from the Chief Remembrancer confirming the report of Equity Exchequer in case of Frances Brady v Rev. Rd Henry, (cf.File 31/4 26 and 29) 24 June 1835. 134 Notes of hearing of report and merits concerning preceding. 24 June 1835. 135 Printed. (Latin) Grant of faculties to the Discalced Carmelite confraternities re wearing of the brown scapular. 2 July 1835. 136 Fr Peter Kenny, S.J., (in London) to Murray. Mr Savage, their friend, has died; before his death he asked Kenny to tell Murray that he wished to give a present out of the residue of his will to Mr and Mrs Hodgens who had been so kind to him during his long illness. As Mr Hodgens drew up the will he had not liked to mention it; he sug gested £50 for a watch for one of Hodgen's sons and asked Murray to present it; later he said to spend £75 — in whatever way Murray thought best — on a gift for the family. Kenny was unable to see Murray before leaving Dublin. 7 July 1835. 137 Br M. J. Jennings Abbey, Galway to Miss Haverty, St Clare's Convent, Kingstown. The Provincial is not in Galway. The Galway nuns will not accept those from Kingstown and the writer cannot spend his time thinking of the Provincial and his business re the Kingstown nuns. "P.S. No more time for corresponding with nuns." 15 July 1835. 138 Mrs Frances Brady, Ellis's Quay, to Murray, (cf. 26 and 29 in file 31/4) She asks that Murray make an enquiry into Fr Henry's conduct; accuses Henry of fraud and perjury, of keeping her husband's money, Henry being executor of the husband's will etc. etc. 20 July 1835. 139 Same to same. She has heard that Henry (cf. preceding) has made over his property to a Mr Newman; repeats allegations and asks for an enquiry. 24 July 1835. 140 Fr Rd Henry to Murray. He went to his lawyer as Murray desired and encloses the lawyer's letter to show Murray how far his (Henry's) statement was correct; he will forward further particulars. 25 July 1835. 141 Mrs Brady to Murray. Re Henry's denials; she alleges that he and an accomplice, Netterville, absconded to France (1830), were in the Hue and Cry and subsequently arrested in peasants' clothes. She presses for an enquiry. 29 July 1835. 66 142 J. Howell, Worcester, to Murray. He refers to a controversy re Dens Theology; he intends to defend Murray and asks for fuller information. 9 September 1835. 143 John Everard Feehan to Murray. Writing from London he again asks for money; if he does not get it he must either enlist or starve. All his previous attempts to earn a livelihood failed etc. etc. (cf. File 31/2 nos. 68, 73, 110 and other earlier files, also letters from his [Feehan's] mother and sister in Liverpool looking for money). 17 September 1835. 144 Maurice James M.D., Leominster, to Murray. He sends a Hereford newspaper with an account of the McGhee- O'Sullivan meeting concerning the Dens Theology controversy. The paper has a letter from Dr James on same subject, and he asks Murray some questions re same as he wishes to be able to form a just judgment on the allegations contained in the passages marked in the 1808 and 1832 editions of Dens Theology. 19 September 1835. 145 Philip Howard, Corby Castle, Carlisle, to Murray. He thanks Murray for sending the Dublin Register. He is forwarding Worcester and Scottish papers with remarks and letters on the Dens Theology controversy. He thinks that Murray's address to The Protestants of Great Britain will do great good; the main opposition to the Irish Church Question comes from the landed and agricultural classes. O'Connell's "coarse personal vituperation" undermines the good effects of his great talents, vitality and zeal. He adds some advice on approaching the House of Lords. The Lords are of the same mind as the landed and agricultural classes. 19 October 1835. 146 Fr James Hamilton, resident priest in Dundrum, to Murray. A complaint about his anomalous position. The Booterstown curates say that he is not entitled to what the Dundrum people pay and take two-thirds of that, though he does all the work and has papers from Murray appointing him to the curacy. He makes two suggestions. The parish priest, who is leaving for the foreign missions, is willing to see Murray on his (writer's) behalf. 4 November 1835. 147 S. Sandes, Trinity College, to Murray. He thanks Murray for exerting his influence "to avert the consequences to which some ill-judging members had exposed the Royal Dublin Society." 14 December 1835. 148 W. O'Neill Daunt, Dun man way, to Murray. As he got no reply to a former letter he sends this one. He wants the wording of the Acts of Faith, Hope and Charity recited before Mass to be made uniform; at present they differ in different dioceses. He encloses a formula he thinks can be used in every parish in Ireland. 16 December 1835. 149 (Enclosed in preceding) Sixteen closely written foolscap pages with the suggested prayer formulae; comments on same,etc. Should this

be approved a translation should be made for use in Gaelic-speaking areas. 16 December 1835. 150 Tilly and Hamilton, Prerogative Court Office, Henrietta Street, to Wm Walsh, Attorney, Abbey Street. They enclose a proxy to be signed by Murray and Mr Stafford and, according to their wishes, Tilly and Hamilton will not consider them liable for any costs to be incurred by Tilly and Hamilton on their behalf in the proceedings D'Arcy v D'Arcy. 24 December 1835. 151 A bundle of returns giving the Roman Catholic population, and in some cases the population for the various denominations, in the following parishes: Saggard, Rathcoole, Newcastle, Garristown, Maynooth, Leixlip, Confy, Taghadoe, Irishtown, Dunlavin, Lusk, Rush, Kilbride, Barnaderrig, Narraghmore. They were signed by the respective parish priests and sent to Murray during 1835.

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152 Lord Acton to Murray. At a meeting of some Roman Catholic gentlemen from near Worcester it was decided to publish a pamphlet containing the more important points of catholic faith, so much misrepresented by Protestants. They ask Murray to allow his name to be used; it is necessary to act without delay as the country is being deluged by hostile tracts. The success of himself and fellow Whigs at the elections has galled the Tories who have struck at the appropriation bill. 21 September 1835.

To Nuncio, Brussels 153 Draft of a letter from Murray to the Nuncio in Brussels. This concerns the colleges in Belgium, gives a brief resume of the foundations and the recent government laws (cf. 1, 107, 108, 112 above). Murray gives extracts from laws passed in 1821 and asks the Nuncio to do what he can to help preserve the colleges and foundations. 30 July 1835. To Holy See 154 Copy of an appeal to the Holy See by Fr John McCabe, O.F.M., a past student of St Isidore's, Rome who has been more than twenty years on the Irish mission and for ten years confessor and chaplain to the Poor Clares, Kingstown; his Provincial has withdrawn his faculties, faculties he received from Murray. He asks that he be placed under Murray's jurisdiction and alleges that the Provincial has treated him unjustly. 4 April 1835.

Propaganda 155 Copy of a letter from Fr Eduardo Pasquale Hogan, Provincial, Irish Province O.F.M. to the Minister-General of the Order complaining of 68 the misconduct of Fr J. McCabe (cf. preceding) and also of the mis-government of the Poor Clare Convent in Kingstown, by the Abbess, Sister Ryan. 156 (On same paper) Copy of a letter by the Minister General, Altenir, authorising the removal of Father Hogan from the Provincialship and also substituting Sr McDonough as Abbess in Kingstown instead of Sr Ryan. 1 April 1835. 157 Cardinal Franzoni, Prefect of Propaganda, to Murray, dispensing him from 'making the ad limina for 1835; he can do it in 1836 or depute a procurator to do it in his stead. 14 March 1835. 158 A brief and a printed copy of same. Pope Gregory XVI revokes that or Urban VIII (1626) Pits Christi Fidelium whereby candidates for Orders could be ordained in Irish colleges abroad on recommendation of the college authorities and without dismissorial letters. However, the privileges of the Irish College, Rome, remain intact. 10 April 1835. 159 Propaganda to Murray. On 17 October 1829 a decree was sent byPropaganda to the Irish bishops re prescriptions to be observed when selecting candidates to be recommended to the Holy See as worthy of the episcopal office in Ireland. Not all dioceses in Ireland are following the detailed instructions regarding the scrutinies and some only submit one name; in future the directive re sending three names is to be followed. 25 April 1835. 160 Propaganda to Murray. A covering letter with the brief (158 above) 5 May 1835. 161 Same to same. A renewal of Murray's faculties for six years. 3 May 1835. 162 Same to same. Enclosing a copy of 154 above and asking Murray to enquire into the matter and advise the Holy See as to what should be done. 5 May 1835. 163 Same to same. The Poor Clares in Kingstown are reported to be in difficulties with their Superiors (O.F.M.) following a controversy about ownership of temporal goods. Murray is asked to investigate and to report back to Propaganda as soon as possible. 23 May 1835. 164 Same to same. The Holy Father appoints M. Mary Aikenhead Superior-General of the Irish Sisters of Charity for the length of time (six years) specified in the Constitutions. 5 July 1835. 165 Copy of letter from Murray to the pope stating that Fr James Murphy, P.P., Celbridge, has resigned that parish because of ill- health; Murray has accepted the resignation and asks that Fr Patrick O'Rourke may be appointed to that parish as its pastor. No date. 166 (On same paper) Propaganda to Murray. The Holy See accedes to his request and grants all the necessary faculties. 5 July 1835. 69 167 Propaganda to Murray concerning the many Irish soldiers and their families in the British garrison at Gibraltar. As these do not understand Spanish the ministrations of Spanish priests are inadequate and sermons are not understood; sometimes they hear Methodist preachers and their children attend Protestant schools. Murray is asked to send two pious, zealous and learned Catholic priests to them, also two Christian Brothers to set up schools there. 14 July 1835. 168 Same to same. Enclosing two rescripts: (1) 164 above. (2) Sanctioning Murray's request re Fr James Murphy ex-P.P. Celbridge and granting of pension to him. 18 July 1835. 169 Same to same. Propaganda is pleased to learn from Murray's letter of 28 August that two priests, also some Christian Brothers will go to Gibraltar in response to Holy See's request (cf. 167 above). If needed, monetary assistance will be provided by Dr Zino, vicar apostolic, Gibraltar. Further re same. 19 September 1835. 170 Copy of a letter, in Italian, from Mgr Maii, Secretary of Propaganda, to Mgr Cattani, Assessor of the Holy Office. With regard to faculties granted bishops to dispense in cases of mixed marriages that took place outside the Church and without solemn nuptial benediction.The bishop of Kerry in a letter dated 9 October 1835 asked if, in such cases, the priest should also abstain from pronouncing the words Ego eos in matrimonium conjungo. The Cardinal Prefect of Propaganda wishes the Holy Office to consider this and give a definite directive. 16 November 1835. 171 (On same paper) Reply of the Holy Office to which is added the approval of the Holy Father: priests are to abstain from pronouncing those words if assisting at mixed marriages. 24 November 1835. 172 Propaganda to Murray. They are pleased to see, by his letter of 7 November that Fr J. Meehan and two Christian Brothers are going to Gibraltar. Propaganda is most grateful to Murray, but one priest will hardly be sufficient; they have since learned that five families of English catholics are also in the garrison there; £110 is being sent by Dr Paul Cullen to meet expenses of books etc. 12 December 1835. 173 Same to same. The Holy See is very anxious to restore the mission in the island of Madagascar by deputing a vicar apostolic with episcopal status and sending him there together with some priests. The British have colonised the island and their government is likely to approve. Dr Bramston, vicar apostolic, London, has been written to about this but he does not hold out any hope of procuring missionaries in England. So Murray is asked to see if he can recommend any. 19 December 1835.

70 174 (Enclosed in preceding) Draft of Murray's reply. He proposes Fr Patrick Raymond Griffith, O.P. for Madagascar and describes him as being 37 years of age and having worked in Dublin diocese for many years; Murray thinks him suited by be vicar apostolic, Madagascar; there is another, Fr Corcoran, a very zealous priest. End of draft illegible. 6 February 1836. 175 Propaganda to Murray. They are most grateful to Murray for getting Fr John Meehan as chaplain for the catholic troops at Gibraltar and for sending two Christian Brothers to teach the faith there. They hear that more priests and brothers may be needed as five English families, all catholics, have gone there. £110 is being sent by Dr Paul Cullen to help with the expenses of the men going to Gibraltar on this mission. 12 December 1835. 176 Same to same. Re Sister Matilda White, a professed Carmelite nun, about whom Murray wrote on 24 October last: Propaganda has given serious consideration to this matter. When the Holy See grants leave for secularisation to those in some religious orders, (usually cloistered orders) to those who have taken solemn vows, this dispensation is granted in the matter of the vows of poverty and obedience but not as regards the vow of chastity. Murray is advised to see Sr Matilda White himself and persuade her to persevere in the Carmelite Order, remembering the vows she has made to God who will amply and eternally reward her. His prudence will ensure that he treats her kindly and sees that her community do likewise. 15 December 1835.