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FILE 31/4: 1833-34-35 Irish Bishops 1 a Draft of Letter from the Archbishops FILE 31/4: 1833-34-35 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.
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