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Dublin Diocesan Archives: Hamilton Papers (5) Author(s): Mary Purcell Source: Archivium Hibernicum, Vol. 48 (1994), pp. 37-72 Published by: Catholic Historical Society of Ireland Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/25529618 . Accessed: 15/06/2014 19:44 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use, available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp . JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps scholars, researchers, and students discover, use, and build upon a wide range of content in a trusted digital archive. We use information technology and tools to increase productivity and facilitate new forms of scholarship. For more information about JSTOR, please contact [email protected]. . Catholic Historical Society of Ireland is collaborating with JSTOR to digitize, preserve and extend access to Archivium Hibernicum. http://www.jstor.org This content downloaded from 91.229.229.101 on Sun, 15 Jun 2014 19:44:50 PM All use subject to JSTOR Terms and Conditions

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Dublin Diocesan Archives: Hamilton Papers (5)Author(s): Mary PurcellSource: Archivium Hibernicum, Vol. 48 (1994), pp. 37-72Published by: Catholic Historical Society of IrelandStable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/25529618 .

Accessed: 15/06/2014 19:44

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Mary Purcell

Dublin Diocesan Archives: Hamilton Papers (5)

Here is presented the fifth extract from the calendar of the papers of Dr John Hamilton (1800-62), dean and later archdeacon, and secretary to Archbishop Murray of Dublin. The papers calendared below are contained in the file numbered 36/1 in the Dublin Diocesan Archives, and cover the year 1838. The late Mary Purcell calendared the papers.

The Editor wishes to express his gratitude to His Grace, Dr Desmond

Connell, archbishop of Dublin, for permission to publish this calendar, and to Mr David C. Sheehy, the diocesan archivist, for his assistance in the prepara

tion of the material for publication.

Dublin Diocesan Archives File 36/1 (1838) Papers of Archdeacon John Hamilton

VERY IMPORTANT FOLDER

1 (1838) A letter from Lord Fingall to Dr Hamilton. As Dr H. seems to think that the Trustees now in town might wish him (F.) to join the deputation to the Lord Lieutenant, he sent a note to Dr Mur

ray asking for information re the purport of the meeting; he now

hears that the Archbishop is not in town. He himself has just returned to Ireland and asks Dr. H. to forward the enclosed to

Dr M. He writes from O'Dienne's Hotel, Sackville Street. Date: 9 September 1838. As you seemed

IRISH BISHOPS

2 (1838) A letter from Dr Kirby, Irish College, Rome, to Dr Hamilton. He sends the letter by a Dublin student who is returning to Ireland and encloses a small, indulgenced crucifix. He expects they heard of the outrageous treatment of the Archbishop of

Cologne by the King of Prussia. This has raised a storm of

indignation in Rome against the assailant and roused much sym

pathy with the Archbishop. A fitting panegyric was preached in the Roman College, condemning the wily Prussian Ambassador,

Brison. The Russian Court wrote to the Pope requesting that he

depose the Bishop of Podlachia (Poland); H.H. replied that he would do so if the Commission of Canonical Crimes decided that the Bishop deserved it; a second letter came to say that the

Bishop was preaching that there was no salvation outside the

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Catholic Church and asserted that mixed marriages were to be

regulated according to what the Holy See laid down. The Pope smiled and told the Emperor in reply that far from meriting cen sure the Bishop deserved high commendation. All the kings of the earth unite against the Church. He describes the St Patrick's

Day celebrations in the College. A brother of the King of Naples has come to the Noble College for his education under the Jesuits. He is inclined towards the secular state. All in the

College were glad to hear of Dr Murray's recovery. On the back he gives a list of the indulgences attached to the crucifix. Date: 28 April 1838. I avail myself

NON-IRISH BISHOPS

3 (1838) Same to same. Following his appointment to Madras he met Mr More O'Ferrall and mentioned the memorial being sent to

Parliament; he wonders if it would be advisable to seek the sup port of other M.P.s before forwarding the memorial or would

M.O'F. regard this as offensive. Dr M. was absent when he called about this, so he asks Dr H. to seek Dr M.'s advice on the

matter and let him know. Date: 13 April 1838. May I avail

4 (1838) A letter from Dr P. J. Carew, Maynooth, inviting Dr Hamilton to his episcopal consecration (Coadjutor, Madras) and to dinner.

Date: 11 June 1838. Will you honour

5 (1838) Same to same. He will be in Ireland for about a month and will be free to take up any duty. He enquires re Dr Murray whose

recovery seems now assured. He heard from Dr Moriarty who is doing his utmost in the business with the Directors but Mr

O'Ferrall offered no compensation and did not even grant an interview. O'Connell first took up the matter seriously (?) but since he met Lord Clifford has become cold and suspicious towards Dr Moriarty. Lord C. seems to have left O'C. under the

impression that Dr Moriarty disagreed with his bishop or was

involved in some controversy with him. The writer is seeing O'Connell tonight and will disabuse him of this idea. The authorities at the Indian Office received Dr Moriarty very

kindly, so he has hopes of success. Date: 13 July 1838. Warm thanks for

6 (1838) Same to same. He is delighted to hear that Dr Murray is

improving. He will do all he can to forward the interests of the

Society and to lay them before the Council. From the tenor of the Abbe Desclos' letter to Dr H. he thinks Dr H.'s application

will be successful. Date: 24 August 1838. / have been

7 (1838) Same to same. They have not got in Maynooth a supply of the

holy oils necessary for the consecration of the altar stones; he

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begs Dr H. to send same by the bearer of this letter. Date: 29

August 1838. The cause of

8 (1838) Same to same. Because of Dr H.'s interest in the Society for the

Propagation of the Faith he sends him a communication received re same. Some think that Mr OToole has more zeal than dis cretion in the matter and that the Bishops may be made

apprehensive lest the introduction of the Society might prove injurious to existing charities in Ireland. These men, all interested in the Society, think it would be in the best interests of the Society to introduce it quietly and imperceptibly in

Dublin. When well organized there it could easily expand throughout the country. Caution is required at every step. Since

Mr OToole's visit to Maynooth the idea of establishing the

Society there had to be abandoned. He thanks Dr H. for sending the holy oils. Date: 30 August 1838. From the interest

DR GAFFNEY, MAYNOOTH

9 (1838) A letter from Dr Gaffney, Maynooth, to Dr Hamilton. Owing to

unexpected College duties he will be unable to breakfast tomor row with Dr H., and their friend, Fr Ryan. He asks Dr H. to excuse him and to renew the invitation for Thursday morning

when he can assuredly be present. Date: 18 September 1838. /

promised to

10 (1838) Same to same. He is glad to hear from Dr H. that Dr Cullen has 'the factious men outside the College gate' (in Rome). If May

nooth had two or three in the same position they would have the finest college in Europe. Mr McGinnis doing well; he and T. and

M. Murray walk together and discuss the means of improving the house. The factious, who tried to keep McGinnis from Dr G., are now trying to keep another from him. He will begin saying the Masses whenever Dr H. wishes as he is free every day. It is rumoured throughout the College that he (Dr G.) is being sent to Calcutta. Date: 11 December 1838. I thank you

11 (1838) Same to same. As he had no reply to the preceding he is uneasy in case the letter was mislaid; he hopes not as he said something that was meant for Dr H. alone. Date: 15 December 1838.1 sent

you

SECULAR PRIESTS

12 (1838) A detailed report, in Dr Hamilton's hand, of the work done on the Pro-Cathedral, expenditure to date, Lenihan's account etc.,

covering from April 1837 to January 1838. Amount of account

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13 (1838) A letter from Fr Carey, Swords, to Dr Hamilton, enclosing por tion of a letter he mislaid, with names of a child, its parents and

sponsors. Fr Montagu informed him that Dr H. told the two Vicar Generals that he (C.) addressed Fr Walshe disrespectfully. He does not think this was a proper thing to do as he merely made an indignant denial of a charge. He wishes always to stand well with his fellow-clergymen. Date: 5 January 1838. I enclose

you

14 (1838) A letter from Fr P. J. Gilligan, St James's, to Dr Hamilton. He wonders at Dr H. not having replied to his letter and hopes he has not offended him. He called twice but Dr H. was not in. He could not think of anyone more competent to make an applica tion than Dr H. It is the first time he ever asked for promotion and he has to do so because of embarrassing circumstances and need. Date: 2 January 1838. I have waited

\5 (1838) Same to same. (Enclosed in preceding.) He thanks him for his kind and sympathetic letter; had he (Fr. G.) written earlier Dr H. would have proved a real friend but he is happy to know that Dr H. is interesting himself in his affairs. Date: 9 January 1838. / must confess

16 (1838) A letter from Peter Purcell (Proprietor of Mail Coach), Sackville

Street; he is unavoidably prevented from attending next Sun

day's meeting where he would have supported Sir Thomas Esmond's resolution. He encloses ?10. Date: 12 January 1838. /

beg you will

17(1838) A letter from Michael Paul O'Keeffe, at Clondalkin, to an

unnamed clergyman. He deplores his past conduct and thanks the correspondent for writing to his bishop for him. If Dr

Ffrench consents and helps with his expenses he will go, as sug gested, to the South of France. At present he is penniless and homeless. Date: 13 January 1838. / will not

18 (1838) Same to a bishop, unnamed. On same subject; he blames himself and his rash conduct in leaving the Irish College, Paris, and

refusing the letter Dr McSweeney gave him. He is sorry for his

blasphemous production but he was in reality but the tool of the Messrs Crolly. Dr Griffith and Dr Denvir have provided for him until now. Dr Hamilton, who knew him in the Irish College, Paris, has written a few lines recommending him to his cor

respondent. (He is evidently writing to either Dr Murray or Dr

Ffrench.) Dr H. has advised him to withdraw to the South of France. He will do so, but asks for financial assistance. Date: 13

January 1838. I am inclined

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19 (1838) A letter from Rd. Coyne, Printer, Capel Street, to Dr Hamilton. He apologises for inability to attend a meeting and encloses a

subscription of ?5. Date: 14 January 1838. Circumstances which I cannot

20 (1838) A letter from James Tully, Maynooth, to Dr Hamilton. A query as to the obligation of reading the rubrics; he heard that Dr Mur

ray says this is not required by the statutes. A second query con cerns the reading of and use of missals, breviaries etc. which lack an imprimatur. Can persons guilty of heresy be admitted to Holy

Orders? and further queries. He asks Dr H. to obtain the answers from Dr Murray but not to mention the name of the enquirer.

Date: 22 January 1838. / was asked

21 (1838) A letter from Fr McHugh, in Kinsealy, to Dr Hamilton (cf. File

35/7; Nos 54 and 71). In French. He received Dr H.'s letter of three weeks ago and more; the stupid post-woman in Artane held it all that time, though many passed the way who could have

delivered it. He apologises for his delay in replying and asks Dr H. to forward three parts of the Breviary commencing with Feb

ruary next. As regards 'our poor confrere', of whom Dr H. has

written, he encloses money for him, asking him to say Masses for

him; he also returns Dr H.'s (sample?) breviary. Date: 24 January 1838. Ce nest que

22 (1838) A letter from Fr Meehan, Gibraltar, to Dr Hamilton. He wonders why the long expected consignment of books for the

troops has not arrived and asks Dr H. to enquire from Mr

Lynam about these. He has been suffering from a pain in his cheek which has been blistered; he was ordered to stay home but

was unwilling to leave the men without a chaplain. His state of health is poor but the return of good weather and the arrival of the books should improve matters; he is doubly anxious about the books as the soldiers paid him for them and he forwarded the

money to Dublin; he fears the men may doubt his honesty. He lists some of the books that he ordered. A Capuchin was sent to assist him in his work and the Vicar told him that the newcomer was a saint; but now the elders and consequently the Vicar have turned against the Capuchin who was doing good work, and insult and harass him. Date: 1 February 1838. I did not

23 (1838) A letter from Fr Harnett, Newtownmountkennedy, to Dr Hamilton. He is glad to hear of Dr Murray's recovery; he was ill but hopes to call to Marlboro' Street next week. The Pastoral is excellent and makes him more proud than ever of Dr M. Date: 7 February 1838. I am thankful

24 (1838) A letter from Fr Smith, Chapel House, Francis Street, to Dr Hamilton. Concerning a marriage case; the parties are more

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closely related than he realised and he regards the marriage, which he officiated at, as void until a proper dispensation is obtained. He called on Dr Murray but the Archbishop was ill. He asks Dr H. to help him set things right. Date: 7 February

1838. / have been led

25 (1838) A letter from R. Whitehead, Maynooth College, to Dr Hamilton. Because of ill-health he cannot preach the sermon in aid of the orphanage; he apologises and says that if any similar situation occurs in future Dr H. is to call on him to oblige. Date: 16 February 1838. I feel great

26 (1838) A letter from Daniel Curran, Booterstown House, to Dr Hamilton. A sum of ?1000 was due to his late brother for work done on the Pro-Cathedral. He is willing to settle for a lesser sum

provided that a debt and a mortgage of his brother, totalling ?850 be paid off; the ?850 to be paid at the rate of ?100 a year.

Date: 18 Feburary 1838. As representative of

27 (1838) A letter from Fr L. Dunne, Castledermot, to Dr Hamilton, ask

ing for a marriage dispensation and describing the situation; also, his curate, Fr Colgan, who was ill, is better but not able for

much duty; Fr D. was promised another curate and that Fr C. would be transferred to an easier parish; as Dr Murray has been ill he hopes Dr H. will see that something is done re this. Date: 19 Febraruy 1838. Will you have

27a (1838) Letter thanking for a letter of sympathy from Mrs Atley (?), Oranmore, and re chaplain. Date: 17 February 1838. / really know

27b (1838) Fr Eager, Youghal, to Dr H. asking him to help a lady (with vocation) for Irish Sisters of Charity. Also re a destitute

clergyman (convert?). Date: 14 February 1838. I know I

28 (1838) A letter from Michael Paul O'Keeffe to Dr Hamilton (cf. 17 and 18 above), Oranmore, Co. Galway. He thought Dr Ffrench had

washed his hands of him but now he has sent for him and said he is sending him to Clarenbridge monastery. The superior accepted him on Dr F.'s orders, but thinks it is not a fit place for him as it is too near Galway and Loughrea where he gave such scandal. He would go to the Cape (S. Africa) but Dr Ff. doubts whether Dr Griffiths would lay hands on him (O'K.); he himself is unhappy in Clarenbridge and wonders could Dr H. interest the Lord Lieutenant or Dr Griffiths in getting him sent to the Cape. Dr Ffrench will be going to Dublin and he hopes

Dr H. will do his best to get him (O'K.) sent to the Cape. Date: 5 March 1838. It is with

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29 (1838) A letter from Fr T. Eagar, Youghal, to Dr Hamilton. He wrote to Dr H. some days ago re (a) lady who wants to enter the Irish Sisters of Charity; (b) re the poor priest for whom Dr H. sent the

money. As Dr H. has not replied he asks him, if he is very busy, to ask M. M. Aikenhead to deal with the lady who wishes to enter. Date: 5 March 1838. I have a few

30 (1838) A letter from A. . .?, Exchequer Street, to Dr Hamilton. An abusive letter accusing Dr H. of selfishness on the part of his and other rich parishes which did not contribute to the general Com

mittee Fund for the relief of distress. Date: 6 March 1838. I con

gratulate you

31 (1838) A letter from Fr Gaffney, Maynooth College, to Dr Hamilton. He will call tomorrow at one and hopes Dr H. will be in as he has something important to discuss. Fr Doyle of Rathmines has died and if Dr Lee, Maynooth, were sent to fill that vacancy it would benefit religion. He hopes Dr H. May convince Dr Mur

ray of this. Date: 11 March 1838. / will, please God,

32 (1838) A letter from Fr Meehan, Gibraltar, to Dr Hamilton. Though peace is proclaimed throughout the universal Church, in Gibraltar there are hostilities; chaplains are dismissed or

suspended; the Vicar seeks the Governor's protection and things are really in a bad way. He describes the dissensions between the elders and the clergy, the disedification of the troops etc.; he also tells how shamefully the Capuchin curate has been treated,

though he is an old man and has previously been in prison in

Spain where irreligion also flourishes. He lists all the priests have suffered through the jealousy of other clergy. Date: 14 March 1838. In this season

33 (1838) A letter from Michael Paul O'Keeffe to Dr Hamilton (cf. 17, 18 and 28 above). Friar Prendergast has told him that it is known that he (O'K.) is in the Clarenbridge monastery. He asks Dr H. to send him to Dr Griffith (London). Dr Ffrench thinks that the

Cape mission is an extraordinarily difficult one. Date: 20 March 1838. I have the

34 (1838) A letter from Edmund Scully, Bloomfield, Newport, to Dr Hamilton. He is sorry to hear of Mr Woods's continuing illness. As Dr H. knows, he (S.) has applied for affiliation to Dublin diocese. Fr W. told him that Dr Murray would receive him pro vided that Dr Slattery (Cashel) had no objection. He asks Dr H. to tell Dr M. that he has now received Dr S.'s permission and

will accept any post offered in Dublin. Date: 6 April 1838. / was

extremely

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35 (1838) A letter from Fr Wall, Cure, Beaujean, near Sens, France, to Dr Hamilton (cf. 39, 41 and 50 below). In French. He was glad to receive Dr H.'s letter and thanks him for his goodness to his

mother and for how he consoled the family. He gives messages for priest friends. Now that the time for his departure approaches he is afflicted and full of fear. He is torn between the

necessity of returning to Ireland to be able to provide for his

mother, and wonders if he should remain and take his mother out to where he is. (He continues in faulty English.) The

parishioners do not want him to leave and one has offered him a home for his mother for her lifetime. He thinks if he returned he could not make his mother so happy and the misfortunes of his family would afflict him. If his mother comes she should come in May; that is the only time he can absent himself from his parish and go to Paris to meet her. (A long, repetitive letter.) He asks Dr H.'s advice. Date: 8 April 1838 (enclosed with

August letters). J'ai requ avec

36 (1838) A letter from Richard Henry, Summerhill, to Dr Hamilton. It is rumoured that he has been collecting dues from the parishioners; this is completely untrue. Date: 6 May 1838. / have heard

37 (1838) A letter from Fr Morgan O'Brien, P.P., Donaghmore, to Dr Hamilton. Though he wrote two or three letters during the past year he has not had a line in reply. He recommends the bearer of this note, Mr Hounahan, a parishioner of his. He reminds Dr

H. of an incident in their days at College in Paris. Date: 7 May 1838. I beg leave

38 (1838) A letter from Fr Campbell, James's Gate, to Dr Hamilton.

Postponing a meeting they were to have today at 11 to the same hour tomorrow and explaining reason for same. Date: 10 May 1838. // will not

39 (1838) A letter from Fr Wall, P.P., Beaujean (?) (from Enniskerry), to Dr Hamilton. He is staying in Enniskerry and supplying for the

parish priest. In reply to Dr H.'s query as to what it could cost him to stay in France for six months he offers him hospitality in his house there and describes the area, which is quiet. He will see Dr H. on Monday. Their mutual friend, Brady, asked to be remembered to Dr H. Date: 11 May 1838. I have just

40 (1838) A letter from Fr MacSweeney, Irish College, Paris, to Dr Hamilton. The burse that Dr H. thought was about to become vacant will be availed of by the present student enjoying it till Pentecost 1839, unless Dr Murray recalls that student; Fr

MacSweeney will, however, recommend Dr H.'s student, M.M.,

when the vacancy occurs; he will probably advise Dr Murray

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that the burse be divided equally between two students. Any comment from him on the other matter mentioned by Dr H. in his letter is unnecessary, as Dr H. will now know. Date: 13 May 1838. I profit of

41 (1838) A letter from Fr Wall (cf. 39 above) to Dr Murray. Letter mostly in French. Dr Meyler received him very kindly; he is dining with friends on the next two evenings and will call on Dr H. to say

goodbye on Sunday morning before he leaves for France. Date: 19 May 1838. I have been

42 (1838) A note from M. J. Doyle, Great Charles Street, to Dr Hamilton.

Inviting Dr H. and the other priests in Marlboro' Street to din ner on Wednesday. Date: 16 June 1838. The sole object

43 (1838) A note from Fr Fogarty, P.P., Lusk, to Dr Hamilton. His curate leaves on Friday and he asks that Fr Farrell be sent on that day as it would not be safe to leave the parishioners without a priest to take sick calls and he himself is no longer able to attend them.

Date: 18 June 1838. Mr McCarty will

44 (1838) A letter from Fr Meehan, Gibraltar, to Dr Hamilton. He is

obliged, because of ill-health, to leave the troops and go to

Malaga. The doctors say the climate disagrees with him. He describes at length the obstacles put in his way and the opposi tion of the Vicar and the Governor. If Dr Hughes would come to Gibraltar, only for a short time, it would be a most useful mis sion. Date: 18 June 1838. My feeble exertions

45 (1838) A letter from Fr Ennis, Booterstown, to Dr Hamilton. Because he owes ?500 on his own church he cannot accede to his old friend's demand; in a few years, perhaps, when both have paid their debts and finished with church-building, things will be better. Date: 5 July 1838. As long as

46 (1838) A letter from Fr Carey, Swords, to Dr Hamilton. He reports on

their first conference, held yesterday. 23 priests attended. Fr John Walsh was there 'as bad as ever; he called me a robber and a slanderer before the assembled clergymen'. He also attacked Fr

Fogarty. 'What use is there in his (Fr Walsh's) coming to con ferences? He never opens his lips on the matters being discussed.'

Dr Murray must be still ill as he did not attend the conference as promised. Date: 6 July 1838. We held our

47 (1838) A letter from Fr Wm. Walsh, Kingstown, to Dr Hamilton. Ink

very faded. He thinks that the Royal College is the best place to send a line for Dr Carew. Dr C. told him so before leaving for

Maynooth on Wednesday. Dr C. spoke highly of the kindness of

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Dr H. to him. Remainder illegible. Date: 7 July 1838. In reply to

48 (1838) A letter from Fr Smith, Chapel House, Francis Street, to Dr Hamilton. He thanks Dr H. for procuring him the required dis

pensation (cf. 24 above). Date: 8 July 1838. / beg you

49 (1838) A letter from J. Fennelly, Maynooth College, to Dr Hamilton. Dr Carew asked the writer to obtain, through Dr H., Dr Mur

ray's permission to ordain a student who is to accompany Dr C. to Madras. He is sorry to hear that Dr M. is not yet better; Dr

Carew's powers to ordain will cease on Friday, so this matter is

urgent. Date: 10 July 1838. The Right Revd

50 (1838) A letter from Fr Wall, Cure, Beaujean, France, to Dr Hamilton

(cf. 39 and 41 above). Half French, half English. Asking Dr H. to arrange for his mother and brother to be sent to him and

arranging re finance for same. Message for Dr Myler re books ordered. He recommends a monumental new work, already 1000 subs have come from London and Dublin, etc. etc. Date: 13 July 1838. I profit of

51 (1838) A letter from Fr William Young, Baldoyle and Howth, to Dr Hamilton. He regrets that the collection for the completion of the Pro-Cathedral is so small; he suggests that Dr H. write to Fr

McHugh, Kinsealy, where no collection has been made. He

hopes the Archbishop is better; it is a long time since his parish had Confirmation and if some old people are not confirmed soon

they will hardly live till next year. Date: 25 July 1838 (Collection amount ?10.6.10). I am sorry

52 (1838) A note from Fr John Walsh, P.P., Rolestown, to Dr Hamilton, with a bill for ?444, dues and other moneys unpaid to him by parishioners for over sixteen years. If this money is not paid within a month he intends to seek for justice. Date: 6 August

1838. / desire you

53 (1838) A letter from Fr Ennis, P.P., Booterstown, to Dr Hamilton, pro

testing at the Vicars General intention to change a good curate he has. Mr McCormick is too young to supply the vacancy and rich and poor would blame Fr E. if there were a change. If

changes are to be made he would suggest Blackrock parish as

needing one; as for Dundrum, 'let well alone'. Date: 7 August 1838. I beg leave

54 (1838) A letter from Fr James Hamilton, Dundrum, to Dr Hamilton. His parish priest is commencing a new and happy era in the

parish. Dr Ennis advised him, the writer, yesterday to write to Dr H. if he felt himself unjustly treated; he thinks hinjself he

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should long ago have been promoted and, having to pay rent for a house, he is in debt. He asks Dr H. to write to the junior curate and ask him to yield his place to him (James H.). He writes at

length of Dundrum, 'an outpost', and of how long he is left there while junior curates can get changed to easier parishes. The other Booterstown curates avoid Dundrum. One said he would not go there 'for a thousand a year and a hundred suspensions'.

Another says he might as well be P.P. of Dalkey Island as of Dundrum. Yet junior curates are kept in Booterstown and Fr Hamilton left in Dundrum. His parents and sister now know, as do others, that he is being passed over and left in Dundrum and think T am only fit for this mountain curacy*. Date: 18 August 1838. I have great

55 (1838) Same to same. (Enclosed with preceding.) A further appeal to Dr H. to get him changed to Booterstown. He will expect a letter tomorrow and hopes another will be sent to Mr Carroll, sending him to Dundrum. Dr H. is to speak to the Vicars General. Date: 19 August 1838. Your being so

56 (1838) A letter from Fr Thomas Pope, Athy, to Dr Hamilton. Dr H. is aware of his intention of joining the Jesuits and that Dr Murray has given his consent. Fr Germain was appointed to succeed Fr P. in Athy, but this has been cancelled. As he wishes to leave for

Belgium in September he asks that an appointment be made soon. Date: 25 August 1838. You are aware

57 (1838) A letter from Fr Wm. Walsh, Kingstown, to Dr Hamilton. He

regrets that he cannot accept Dr H.'s invitation because of a

prior engagement. He was in touch with Mr O'Connell, who thinks so highly of Dr H.; other comments on matters (unmen tioned) in Dr H.'s last letter to him. Date: 29 August 1838. / should be

58 (1838) A letter from Fr William Young, Baldoyle, to Dr Hamilton. His health is not good and he has been told to take a change of air. He asks Dr Murray's leave. His brother Henry is coming and has offered to supply Howth and Baldoyle in Wm's absence. A Rostrevor priest has invited him to stay with him. He thinks he must reside in Howth instead of Baldoyle for the winter because of his need for a better climate. Date: 18 September 1838. / was to

59 (1838) A letter to Fr Dowley, CM., Castleknock, from Mr. O'Connell, Cork. He thanks Fr D. and Dr Murray for allowing him to receive Minor Orders. He has studied his theology and his health is better and he begs to be allowed receive Holy Orders; he can

send medical certs. Date: 3 Sept. 1838. I feel very

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60 (1838) A copy of an address to Dr Murray by Fr Carey, P.P., Swords, on behalf of the priests of the Deanery. All were not present, because of the bad weather, to hear Dr M.'s circular asking for

parish collections to complete the Pro-Cathedral building, but those present considered it a privilege to be asked to contribute and all will see that the collections are made. Date: 21 September 1838. / was honoured

61 (1838) A letter from Fr Meehan, Gibraltar, to Dr Hamilton. On his return from Spain, in better health, he found more trouble. Some refuse to obey the Vicar saying he is unfit to govern the Church in Gibraltar. He writes the usual long letter detailing the disputes and transcribes a letter received from Rome re same. He wishes he could return to Ireland, even to the last mission in Dublin

archdiocese; he sees no prospect of things improving in his

present post. Date: 20 September 1838. On my return

62 (1838) A letter from Fr Hyland, Dunlavin, to Dr Hamilton. Because of the late harvest they cannot make the collection (for the Pro

Cathedral) for another month. He was upset to hear of Dr Mur

ray's illness but is relieved to learn that he is now better. Date: 27 September 1838. I had the

63 (1838) A letter from Fr Lawler, Athy, to Dr Hamilton. He received Dr H.'s letter informing him of Mr Byrne's appointment as curate; in reply to his query he states that a second curate is necessary.

Fr Durkan was anxious to be moved from Ballymore-Eustace to

Athy. Date: 4 October 1838. I have received

64 (1838) A letter from Fr Woods, Pro-Cathedral, to Dr Hamilton who is at Lord Glenaly's, Ashford. He waited for Edward all day, but he did not call; he now deplores his conduct, but Fr W. does not think it wise to send him back to Glenaly as long as Doyle is there. Dr H. will see E. himself on Saturday. The collection is

going on well in both districts; he reports on a Committee

meeting and a donation received. They expect Dr H. back tomor row. Date: 4 October 1838. / have waited

65 (1838) A letter from Dr Lee, Maynooth, to Dr Hamilton. If Dr H. meets Dr Gaffney he is requested not to allude to what Dr L. and Dr H. discussed at their last meeting. Date: 4 October 1838. Should

you meet

66 (1838) A letter from Fr Stafford, Ballymore-Eustace, to Dr Hamilton. Fr Burke is doing duty in Athy and Fr S. is anxiously awaiting his successor as the duties at this time are very laborious. Date: 11 October 1838. I think it

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67 (1838) A letter from Fr Pope (Athy) in Liverpool, to Dr Hamilton (cf. 56 above). He has not been able to persevere in the Jesuit novitiate in Belgium; he is on his way home. He does not know what to do as he fears he will be met with scorn on his return. He asks Dr H. for advice and also requests him not to tell anyone about Fr Pope's dilemma except Dr Murray. He could perhaps be sent on some mission abroad; he is ashamed to return to Dublin. Date: 14 October 1838. I feel myself

68 (1838) A letter from 'Wogan' to Dr Hamilton (Swords postmark). Fr Canavan wishes to have the writer as curate as Fr Duff is being transferred. Fr C. has spoken to Dr Yore about this. Fr W. asks

Dr Hamilton to use his influence to get him this post. Date; October 1838. I have received

69 (1838) A letter from Fr Lawler, Athy, to Dr Hamilton. He has received word that Fr Harman, C.C, Bray, has been appointed to Athy. He has written several times asking that Fr Burke of Ballymore Eustace, presently doing duty in Athy, be left there and asks Dr H. to use his influence with the Vicars General to have Fr H.'s

appointment rescinded and Fr Burke's confirmed. Date: 14 October 1838. I have received

70 (1838) A letter from Fr Murtagh, Kilcullen, to Dr Hamilton. He reminds him of his promise to speak to the Archbishop re

transferring Fr M. from Kilcullen where he is in very distressing circumstances. He encloses proceeds of a collection for the Pro Cathedral building fund. Date: 6 November 1838. I regret I

71 (1838) A letter from Fr Sheahan, Youghal, to Dr Hamilton. As he is a

considerable distance from Kilworth he was unable to find out for Dr H. if Dr Burke had died, but he has written to a friend

living near there and when he receives the reply he will answer Dr H.'s query. Date: 2 November 1838. Your two letters

72 (1838) A letter from Fr Bellew, Monaghan, to Dr Hamilton. He encloses a copy of a dispensation signed by Fr Thaddeus

O'Meally for Margaret Cusak and Patrick ... As he has doubts about its authenticity he asks Dr H. to look into the matter.

Date: 15 November 1838. The above is

73 (1838) A letter from Fr McGavin, P.P., Carrickedmond, Colehill, to Dr Hamilton. He sends this by Mrs Murray, a parishioner, whose

daughter is with her. A James Murray, who was a revenue

policeman in Colehill, promised to marry Miss Murray but, since he left for Dublin said he would not return to marry her but that she was to go to Dublin. Dr H. is asked to find James Murray and Fr McGavin gives Dr H. leave to marry them. Date: 3

December 1838. A young man

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74 (1838) A letter from Fr Wm. Young, P.P., Baldoyle, to Dr Hamilton.

Writing from Athy, he asks Dr H. to obtain an exeat from Dr

Murray for him as he is leaving shortly and it may be required. Date: 8 December 1838. // will be

75 (1838) Same to same. From Baldoyle. The people of Baldoyle have heard of his intended departure and are begging him not to leave. He hopes Dr Murray will send his successor immediately. He cannot bear to witness 'the tribulations of a weeping flock' any

longer. He also asks for the exeat and for faculties to absolve in a certain case; he needs the letter by return. He adds a query re

the validity of a marriage. Date: 10 December 1838. / hope Doctor Murray

76 (1838) A letter from Fr John OToole, Paris, to Dr Hamilton. He gives news of Dr Nicholson, Mr Murray and Dr Keane of the Irish

College. He has spoken to the Lazarists in Paris re the possibility of aggregating Mr Dowley's establishment (Castleknock) with the Order. They favour the proposal. He discusses this at some

length and wonders what Mr Dowley thinks. It would be a very

good thing, the writer thinks. He himself has resigned as pro fessor in the Irish College and is now a chaplain while awaiting his bishop's orders and appointment. Date: 18 December 1838. / received your

11 (1838) A letter from Fr O'Hanlon, O.D.C., Clarendon Street, to Dr Hamilton. Enclosing ?20 from his community towards the Pro Cathedral Building Fund collection; they regret it is not more.

When the Archbishop appoints a day for a collection in the

church, they will ask the people to contribute. The enclosed is from the community, not the faithful in general. Date: 22

December 1838 (he has 1837 but the collection was in 1838). It has been

78 (1838) A letter from Fr L. Dunne, Castledermot, to Dr Hamilton. There were so many collections in his parish, a rural one, that he

postponed the one for the Pro-Cathedral; now he finds the debts on his own chapels unpaid; he will have to defer the collection until later. He very much regrets this. Date: 23 December 1838. / will not

79 (1838) A letter from Fr Rock, College House, Galway, to Dr Hamilton. Re a clandestine marriage between a parishioner of Dr H. and a Galway lady; a clergyman without faculties married them in

Dublin. Dr Browne (Galway) has removed the excommunication the couple incurred but thinks that Dr Murray's faculties are

required to grant them a marriage dispensation. Date: 23 December 1838. A gentleman parishioner

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80 (1838) A letter from Fr O'Brien, P.P., Mt Caulfield, Co Galway, to Dr Hamilton. Re a couple who got married or who are about to be married in Dublin; there is some difficulty and Fr O'B. authorises Dr H. to marry the couple but he is not to mention this to Mr McDowell, their master. Date: 25 December 1838.

When I was

81 (1838) A copy of an address by the clergy of Bray Deanery to Dr Mur

ray expressing regret at the unfinished state of the Pro-Cathedral and promising to do their utmost to make collections in their

parishes for the Building Fund. Date: 1838. We, the undersigned

82 (1838) A letter from Josiah Forster to Dr Murray regretting that he can

not, because of illness, attend the meeting in the Pro-Cathedral but enclosing a subscription to the Building Fund. He adds New

Year wishes. Date: Last days of 1838. I have had

83 (1838) A fragment, with notes in Dr Hamilton's hand, of (a) notes for a sermon or an appeal for the Pro-Cathedral Building Fund; (b) a letter to a bishop re same. No date (1838 File). Associated for some

84 (1838) A bill from Patrick Boylan, Grafton Street, to Dr Hamilton for

painting the Pro-Cathedral 1834 to 1839. Painting etc. done

RELIGIOUS PRIESTS

85 (1838) A letter from Fr Dowley, CM., Castleknock, to the Guardians of Wm. Street Orphanage. Enclosing a donation and mentioning the case of an orphan in his locality, hoping that she may be admitted. He is glad to have been of service to the Orphanage.

Date: 27 March 1838. Mr Dowley presents

$6 (1838) A letter from Fr Stuart, OS A, John's Lane, to Dr Hamilton. No

reply from Guinnesses (re appeal for Cathedral Building Fund). Powers gave ?5 'after some grumbling', other distillers smaller sums. If Dr H. can call tomorrow they will try others; one, who has 'Mrs Ball's contract', should have 'an impulsive motive' to subscribe. Date: 16 August 1838. As yet no

87 (1838) Same to same. He will hold a collection in the church at the end of September for the Building Fund; he is glad to be of help to an old friend. He asks did Dr H. see an article by a Dr G. Date: 7 September 1838. I received your

88 (1838) A letter from Fr Spratt, O.Carm., Whitefriar Street, on behalf of the Sick and Indigent Roomkeepers' Society to Dr Hamilton

asking if they may have the use of the Pro-Cathedral for the

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annual charity sermon, to be preached by Dr Miles Gaffney, Maynooth. Date: 14 September 1838. A deputation from

NUNS

89 (1838) A letter from Sr. M. Clare, Mercy Convent, Cork, to Dr Hamilton. She is glad to tell him that the orphans, Maria and Ellen Goold, have been kindly received by their aunt, Mrs

Spiller, and Councillor O'Connell is looking into the matter of their father's property which has been unjustly withheld from them. Date: 15 January 1838. I feel great

90 (1838) A letter from M. M. Aikenhead, Stanhope Street, to Mr Woods, Pro-Cathedral, inviting him to a reception ceremony. Date: 3

February 1838. Mrs Aikenhead and community

91 (1838) A letter from Sr Borgia, Gardiner St. Convent, to Fr Miley, Pro Cathedral. She reminds him of his promise to obtain relief for some orphan children. Since last November he has given her ?6

which is now exhausted; Dr Hamilton might be able to take the

younger children into Wm. Street Orphanage as the nuns in Gar diner St. can only cater for older orphans. Date: 22 March 1838. Allow me to

92 (1838) A letter from M. J. Byrne (?) St Mary's, Cabra, to Dr Hamilton. She has been indirectly made aware that Sr M. Agnes received

permission from Dr Murray to leave Cabra for the Mount St

(later Sion Hill) Community and this was done without acquain ting Revd. Mother. The writer fears that such a way of acting is

injurious to Cabra community and to the Sister (M. Agnes) her self. She asks Dr H. to do what he can in the matter as Sr Agnes is now asking for Dr H. or Dr Meyler to accompany her. Date:

4 May 1838. // was intimated

93 (1838) A letter from Sr T. Salis (Irish Sister of Charity), Bristol, to Dr Hamilton. A long letter concerning a certain incident between a

member of the community and an outsider; the confessor,

English, has caused her to lose her peace of mind re the silence she kept regarding the incident. Further asking spiritual advice.

Date: 14 March 1838. / will begin

94 (1838) A letter from T. Watson, Convent of the Conception, to Dr

Hamilton, reminding him of his promise to come and say Mass on the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. One of the orphans got fever and the surgeon ordered her to hospital. Date: 14 July 1838. When I had

95 (1838) Same to same. Mrs Treston has complained of the conduct of the

girl sent her; she encloses Mrs T.'s letter and asks Dr H. to speak to her (the girl). Date: 18 July 1838. Mrs Treston, with

96 (1838) A letter from Sr Teresa Sales, Bristol, to Dr Hamilton (cf. 92

above). She is grateful for his letter and glad of the change being

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made to Sandymount which will be to the spiritual advantage of the individual concerned. She hopes to be professed shortly.

Much re her spiritual state. She was glad to hear of their nuns

having left for Dr Polding's mission. They have a new confessor, an Italian, founder of the Brothers of ... He does not speak English well, but is saintly and his life is a sermon. Further re same. Date: 2 October 1838. / was in

97 (1838) Same to same. She has been professed and asks for his prayers. Date: 9 November 1838. You have so

ORDINARY

98 (1838) A letter from Anthony O'Brien, Mountjoy Square, to Dr Hamilton. Dr Murray informed him that it would be better to have the inscription on Mrs O'Brien's monument in Latin. He encloses a draft, in English, of what he himself would like to have inscribed and asks Dr H. to correct and translate 'into elegant

Latin'. Date: 1 January 1838. Since I had

99 (1838) A note from Charles Dunne, Earl Street, to Dr Hamilton. He

urgently requests a brief interview with Dr H. Date: 1 January 1838. The most urgent

100 (1838) A note from John Robertson, Talbot Street, to Dr Hamilton,

enclosing a subscription in aid of the orphanage. Date: 1 January 1838. Have the kindness

101 (1838) A note, ink almost completely faded, from Jos. Kirby (?) Thomas

Street, to Dr Hamilton. A complaint for not having heard from Dr H. (?). Date: 2 January 1838. First words illegible.

102 (1838) A letter from Mrs Simpson, Clontarf, to Dr Hamilton. Fr /1839 Callanan advised her to acquaint Dr H. of a theft from her room.

Only Margaret O'Brien (an orphan in her employment?) and another had access to the room. She is anxious to find Margaret innocent as she wishes to provide for her. She has told Margaret that she was informing Dr H. of the theft. Date: 2 January 1839

(in 1838 file). As the spiritual

103 (1838) A note from Anthony O'Brien, Mountjoy Square, to Dr

Hamilton; thanking him for the papers sent and enclosing ?5. Date: 3 January 1838. I am much

104 (1838) A note from Michael O'Brien to Dr Hamilton, asking for the

Kings Inn Street School and the Widows' Home accounts, as he needs the money to meet bills. Date: 6 January 1838. You will

greatly

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105 (1838) A letter from Richard O'Reilly, College Green, to Dr Hamilton,

asking for his advice on whether he should or should not 'marry a certain widow'. Date: 6 January 1838. (He asks to have Mass offered for his intention.) / request that

106 (1838) A letter to Dr Meyler from T.G. no. 3 [?], enclosing ?3 for a cause to be mentioned at a meeting. Date: 7 January 1838. Enclosed you have

107 (1838) A letter to Miss Alicia Browne, do Dr Hamilton, from James Hambrow (her cousin in the army), Preston, sending ?10, eighth instalment of 130 owing to her. Date: 8 January 1838. Having received a receipt

108 (1838) A note from Mr Cash, Rutland Square, to Dr Hamilton,

requesting payment of rent. Date: 9 January 1838. Mr Cash

presents

109 (1838) A letter from John Redmond to Dr Hamilton.Statement of terms on which he agreed to act as clerk of Bridge St. Chapel. Date: 9 January 1838. Having required from

110 (1838) (On same paper). A further statement, ink very faded, same to

same, complaining that the agreement has not been kept by the

parish clergy. Date: 10 January 1838. 77 was upon

111 (1838) A note from Rd. O'Reilly to Dr Hamilton (cf. 104 above). He wrote his previous letter under the mistaken idea that Dr H. wished to see him; because of that he informed him of the dif

ficulty he was in. Date: 9 January 1838. / reed, your

112 (1838) A card signed by Dr O'Beirne, Secretary of the Pro-Cathedral Fund Committee, requesting attendance at a meeting of that Committee. Date: 10 January 1838. In pursuance of

113 (1838) A letter from James O'Grady, D'Olier Street, to Dr Hamilton,

enclosing a prospectus of his academy for young gentlemen and also a letter from the parent of a student. Date: 12 January 1838.

Agreeably to your

114(1838) Enclosed in preceding. A letter from Lord Ffrench to Mr /1836 O'Grady, thanking him for his care of his son; he is very pleased

with the improvement in his son's progress, health virtue, etc. Date: 7 May 1836. My sony the

115 (1838) A letter from Alicia Browne, Cashel, to Dr Hamilton. She is

grateful for Mr Besford's action but surprised that he asks for

money. He may pay Mrs Besford seven pounds for A.B.'s shawl

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and watch which she will send. She describes all the visitors stay ing with them and hopes that Dr H. may be successful in clearing the Pro-Cathedral debt. Anne joins with her in sending good

wishes to him and other friends. Date: 12 January 1838. / received your

116 (1838) A letter from R. Walsh, Belvedere Place, to Dr Hamilton. Owing to a foot injury he is unable to attend the meeting of the Pro

Cathedral Committee. He apologises and says he will agree with

any resolution passed at the meeting. Date: 16 January 1838. /

regret exceedingly

117 (1838) A letter from Gonville French, Gardiner Place, to Dr Hamilton,

enclosing donations from his mother and from Mrs Fleming for the Pro-Cathedral fund; he apologises for missing Dr H.'s

meeting and explains why he was prevented from attending. Date: 17 January 1838. I am instructed

118 (1838) A letter from W. E. Walmiley, House of Lords, to Dr Hamilton. The copy of the Earl of Kenmare's baptismal certificate, pro cured from the Pro-Cathedral, was lost in a fire at the House of Lords. Dr H. is asked to supply a duplicate copy. Date: 17

January 1838. 77?^ copy of

119 (1838) A letter from Sylvester Young, Mountjoy Place, to Dr Hamilton. He encloses a letter he received signed in Dr H.'s name but not in his handwriting and enquires re its authenticity. He attended the meeting called by Dr Murray. He agrees with its aims and

will subscribe; he is surprised that Dr H. omitted his name from the list of Committee members. He and his father before him lived in the parish and were always supporters of the building;

he felt embarrassed at the meeting when his name was not included. Date: 17 January 1838. I beg to enclose

120 (1838) A letter from [?] Costelloe to Dr Hamilton, regretting having unavoidably missed the pleasure of calling on him and hoping to call soon. Date: 20 January 1838. / regret much

121 (1838) A letter from Patrick Curtis, Fitzwilliam Square, to Dr Murray. He has been ill for several weeks, so was unable to attend last

Sunday's meeting. He encloses ?5 subscription to the object of the meeting. Date: 20 January 1838. A long and severe

122 (1838) A letter from Sylvester Young to Dr Hamilton (cf. 118 above). He refers to his previous letter; to save the Committee men the trouble of calling on him he encloses a ?10 subscription to the fund. Date: 22 January 1838. With reference to

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123 (1838) A letter from Lucy Wall to Dr Hamilton; she is in bad health. It is six months since she heard from Andrew and she is in great

want; the salary of the boy with her barely supports himself. Date: 30 January 1838. Pardon the liberty

124 (1838) A letter from Jane Dalton, Rutland Street, to Dr Hamilton. She

hopes that he has not arranged to change Mary Nolan as she would like to keep her and not take another girl, a stranger. She knows that Mary will take his advice. Date: 2 February 1838. /

hope it will

125 (1838) A letter from Margaret Williams to Dr Hamilton (Philipsburgh Avenue). She has a large, beautifully bound Bible property of her late husband and asks if Dr H. could find a purchaser for it. She has a large helpless family and needs the money; she works in a dress-shop. Date: 2 February 1838. / take the

126 (1838) A letter from Mr O'Reilly, College Green, to Dr Hamilton. He wrote on 25 January enclosing a query from Mr Lawless, London, re a baptismal entry; he asks if any trace of it has been found in the registers of old and new St Mary's. Date: 7 Feb

ruary 1838. Mr O'Reilly presents

127 (1838) A letter from Gonville French, Gardiner Place, to Dr Hamilton,

asking him to try and procure a situation for the bearer,

Christopher Mullen, in whom Fr Woods and Mrs Kenney are

interested. Date: 8 February 1838. The bearer, Christopher

128 (1838) A petition from Stephen Robbins, Mate of a Dublin steamship, to the Governors of William Street Orphanage. He has four children aged two to eight; his wife is dead; he was promised by

Dr Hamilton that two of the orphans could be taken; the Cap tain of his ship offers to place the four in the Blue School

Orphanage, Liverpool, but the father wishes them to be brought up as Catholics. He can pay ?3 p.a. for each child. As he is away from home so much they are being neglected. Date: 5 February 1838. The Humble Petition

129(1838) A letter from J. McDonnell (?), Gardiner Street, to Dr Hamilton. Because of rheumatism he is unable to attend the Committee

meetings and he asks Dr H. to apologise to the Committee for

him; he encloses a ?10 subscription. Date: 13 February 1838. Will you excuse

130 (1838) A letter from D. Delany, North Wall, to Dr Hamilton; he

guarantees a monthly payment for Stephen Robbins's children

(of. 127 above) while Mr R. is employed by the City of Dublin

Steampacket Company. Date: 16 February 1838. I feel satisfied

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131 (1838) A receipt from W. Morris, stating that Dr Hamilton gave him ?10 for the subscription of Dr Blake, Bishop of Dromore. Date: 17 February 1838. Received from the

132 (1838) (On same paper) A certificate, signed by J. Staunton (?), stating that the bearer, W. Morris, is son of W. J. P. Morris. Date: 17

February 1838. I certify that

133 (1838) A letter from R. Scully, Pembroke St., to Dr Hamilton. He is

glad to hear that Dr H. has recovered from his illness. He himself is now married and hopes to see Dr H. and introduce Mrs S. to

him. His brother Edmond is now in Limerick and wishes Dr H. to know that he has got his exeat from the Bishop. Edmond is now well and hopes to hear from Dr H. soon. Date: 3 March 1838. / was very

134 (1838) A letter from A. M. O'Conor, Belanagare, to Fr Woods, Pro Cathedral (ink very faded). Asking to have Masses offered for members of the family and their needs and intentions; also for blessed medals. Vince says Mass in the house for them. Date: 4

March 1838. Because of the

135 (1838) A letter from same to Dr Hamilton. Further re a Novena the

family are making for his sister's intentions (ink in letter very faded). They wrote to Mr Woods re this. Date: 6 March 1838.

My (fight?) was to

136 (1838) A note from Mr Harricks, Clerk of the Vestry, Thomas St. Parish (Church of Ireland) to Dr Hamilton, informing him that

Mr Warburton has been appointed Inspector of Dublin No. 4 District. Date: 8 March 1838. Mr Sam Warburton

137 (1838) A letter from W. Tottenham, New Ross, to Dr Hamilton. He encloses ?20 payment for Mrs Kearney's two children to 1

August 1838. Mrs K. keeps writing to him. He has complained of this before, 'her conduct is quite uncalled for and very indelicate'. Dr H. is to tell her that in future, if she writes, her letters will be returned to the Head Post Office unopened. Date: 9 March 1838. / beg to send

138 (1838) A letter from B. Davis, Hunter's Lane, to Dr Hamilton. She is anxious about her child who was taken from the North William St Orphanage and is now with her foster-father in Tallow; she needs care. The writer is ill and cannot afford to bring the child to Dublin; she would be grateful if Dr H. would find protection for the girl and have her brought to Dublin when the orphans are coming for the sermon. Date: 13 March 1838. Iam so uneasy

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139(1838) A letter from Abraham Warburton (cf. 136 above) to Dr

Hamilton, reporting on streets, lanes etc. visited and asking that Dr H. and the other clergy of the parish sign the Visiting Book which he left for them. Date: 13 March 1838. / enclose you

140 (1838) Same to same. He received Dr H.'s letter offering to accompany him on visiting the poor from 10 to 12. As there are only two

persons in the yard, but upwards of 1000 to be relieved tomor

row, he has to be in his office at Hawkins St all day, issuing tickets. But he will leave tickets for the persons in need whom Dr

H. and his priests have mentioned. Date: 14 March 1838. I have had the

141 (1838) A letter from Hayden Corri, to Dr Hamilton, enclosing Mr Mitchell's answer. Date: 16 March 1838. I hasten to

142 (1838) A letter from Mary Weld Stennet, Kilquade, to Dr Hamilton. Her father is ill and confined to his room, so he cannot reply to Dr H.'s letter at present, nor resume his duties. He regrets this;

they ask for Mr Woods. Date: 19 March 1838. / regret to say

143 (1838) A note from M. Mauphaste (?), Havre, to Dr Hamilton. He will

always be glad to oblige him and asks if Dr Hamilton or Dr

Murray would be interested in seeing the pastorals of the French

Bishops and those of his own Archbishop (Rouen) and the

Bishop of Bayeux. Date: 25 March 1838. Be assured I feel

144 (1838) A printed notice of the annual sermon in aid of North William Street Orphanage, to be preached by Fr P. Dowley, CM., on

Sunday, 25 March 1838. The Guardian and

145 (1838) A letter from the O'Conor Don [?1 asking for prayers for his

brother, Edward O'Conor (?) he hopes to have the remains moved to the Pro-Cathedral vaults. Edward died well. Date: 30 March 1838. May I solicit

146 (1838) A note from Miss Farrell, Gardiner Street, enclosing Easter dues and an offering for Dr Hamilton and Fr Woods. Date: Easter

Tuesday 1838. Miss Farrell presents

147 (1838) A letter from A. M. O'Conor, Belanagare, to Dr Hamilton,

describing the illness and death of their brother, etc. and arrang

ing for Masses for the deceased. Date: 2 April 1838. [. . .] me

[beginning illegible]

148 (1838) Same to same. Asking to have indulgenced medals sent through Madame O'Conor for Edward; they may be sent through Denis. Date: 3 April 1838. The accounts this

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149 (1838) A letter from Lord Trimlestown to Dr Hamilton, Sackville Street. Enclosing a ?10 subscription towards the Pro-Cathedral

building fund; owing to the fact that he is engaged in very expen sive land concerns he would send more. Date: 4 April 1838.

Permit me to

150 (1838) A letter from Catherine Dunne, Cheltenham, to Dr Hamilton. As Madame O'Conor requested her to do, she writes to say that she is very happy in her situation and asks him to tell Madame

O'Conor and Fr Murphy, Denmark Street, of this. Date: 6 April 1838. Pardon the liberty

151 (1838) A letter from M. C. McAuley to Dr Hamilton, enclosing the

preceding letter. Date; 11 April 1838. I have received

152 (1838) A copy of the Will of Elizabeth Dolphin. Dated 15 April 1838. In the name

153 (1838) A letter from M. Boisselier, French Professor, 12 Talbot Street, to Dr Hamilton, thanking him for all his kindness and introduc tions etc. Date: 17 April 1838. Although my anxiety

154 (1838) A letter from Edward Barron, Kilquade, to Dr Hamilton. He would have replied earlier but was waiting for Mr Stennet to return. He is sorry to hear of their friend's illness. Mrs B. sends

good wishes to Dr H. and his brother who they hope will visit them soon. Date: 20 April 1838. I received your

155 (1838) A letter from Mrs Helen Sherlock, Killaspey, Waterford, to Dr Hamilton. She thanks him for his kindness to them and their dear Lucy in their affliction. Dr Kinsella, their Bishop, visited them and told them that Dr Hamilton's visits to Lucy would be

most beneficial. (Lucy is suffering from a mental breakdown.) She knows that Lucy blames her parents for where she is, but

hopes that Dr H. can convince her that they did this for her

recovery and by the best medical advice and they hope soon to welcome her home. Their other invalid (at home) is slowly dying. Dr Kinsella said Mass for her and gave her Holy Communion; he said he was going to Dublin next week and that he would con fer with Dr H. re Lucy. Date: 13 May 1838. How truly grateful

156 (1838) A letter from A. Geoghegan, York Street, to Dr Hamilton. He attends Maynooth College as dentist once a month and asks for some remuneration as the students cannot afford his fee, yet he cannot leave them unattended. The medical men who attend the

college staff and students will recommend him. He also asks for letters of introduction to Carlow, Mullingar and Kilkenny col

leges. Date: 14 May 1838. Having called and

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157 (1838) A note from A. Hussey, Gardiner St., to Dr Hamilton, asking prayers for his wife who has just died, and enclosing Easter dues. Date: 18 May 1838. May I request

158 (1838) A letter from F. Smith, Baggot Street, to Dr Hamilton. Re the rent instalment received and hoping that the next will be forth

coming in November. Date: 18 May 1838. As you do not

159 (1838) Same to same. He received Dr H.'s letter and regrets that he can not give him the kind of receipt requested; however he has made a note on the back of the receipt sent which may suffice. He com

plains at the length it is taking (25 years) to clear the debt and thinks that he himself has not been exacting. Date: 19 May 1838. In reply to

160 (1838) A letter from Alex. Sherlock, Killaspey, Waterford, to Dr Hamilton. He and his wife thank him for his letter telling them how Lucy is; they are glad to hear that she is recovering and

getting over her ill-feeling towards her father. Mental patients often turn against their nearest and dearest as these are the ones who must put them under restraint. Mrs S. wonders how long Lucy spends at her devotions; at home her prayer-books etc. had to be taken from her because of the long hours at a time she

spent on her knees. Their other invalid is slowly sinking, but may last two or three months. She knows Lucy is ill, but has not been told the nature of the illness or where she is. Date: 21 May 1838.

Mrs Sherlock and

161 (1838) A letter from Christine Lee (?), Limerick, to Dr Hamilton. [Ink very faded; most of letter illegible.] She tells of someone's return from a voyage and how those on board made a voluntary subscription for him. Date: 20 May 1838. / need hardly

162 (1838) A letter from Francis Roberts to Dr Hamilton. He called but missed Dr H. He is leaving for the north on Thursday; if Dr H. has any messages he will be glad to take care of them. Date: 24

May 1838. / am sorry

163 (1838) A note from a Mr Alen, Gardiner Street, to Dr Hamilton,

enclosing some silk which may be useful for alterations to vestments. Mrs Alen joins him in sending good wishes. Date: 25

May 1838. Mr Alen presents

164 (1838) A letter from Mrs Helen Sherlock, Killaspey, Waterford, to Dr Hamilton. They heard from Lucy's doctor that she was progress

ing favourably, but they are uneasy until they hear again from Dr H. The other patient is declining daily. They are sorry for giv ing Dr H. so much trouble. Date: 28 May 1838. I fear you

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165 (1838) A note from P. Harkan to Dr Hamilton, saying that he will

accompany Dr Ennis and Mr Keane to Meath Street to procure the appliance. Mr Keane is wealthy and influential; they can go in the writer's carriage. Date: 31 May 1838. / will accompany

166 (1838) A letter from Dr Kinsella, Ossory, to Alex. Sherlock (cf. 155, 160 and 164 above). He has seen Lucy twice and had talks with Dr

Hamilton and Mr Cummings. He thinks Lucy might be better if taken home, at this stage; her doctor agrees with this. He had trouble convincing her that Teresa was not dead, when she received some of her sister's dresses. She fears being confined

with lunatics; she is suffering from hysteria not lunacy. He sym pathises with the Sherlocks in their trials. Date: 31 May 1838. / was so busy

167 (1838) A note from Myles McDonnell to Dr Hamilton. He regrets his brother's absence and encloses the letter for Mr Butler which he

hopes will suit. Date: 1 June 1838. I enclose you

168 (1838) A letter from F. Fitzgerald, Aughrim (?), to Dr Hamilton. He called but missed Dr H. He encloses ?3 for the Pro-Cathedral

Portico; he would send more but their own parish chapel is so

dilapidated that they are afraid each Sunday lest the roof fall in; he hopes Dr H. will come down this summer. He asks Dr H.'s

opinion of the C . . . (?); he himself fears it will not produce much

good. [Last sentence illegible.] Date: 3 June 1838. I have been

169 (1838) A letter from Mrs Sherlock, Killaspey, Wateford, to Dr Hamilton (cf. 155, 160, 164 and 166 above). She and her husband were very consoled by Dr H.'s letter and the news that Lucy will be home with them. She encloses Dr Kinsella's letter (166 above). They are waiting for Dr Cusack to discharge Lucy and Mrs S. asks Dr H. should she go up and speak to Lucy or would he him self do so? If Lucy comes home the best plan might be for her

married sister, Mrs Scully, and the children to come to Killaspey, while Mrs Sherlock and Terersa who is dying would go to Tramore. Date: 3 June 1838. Your kind letter

170 (1838) A letter from Hugh Ferguson, Richmond Institute for the Blind, to Dr Hamilton. Following Dr H.'s complaint about Reilly,

which was fully proved, the meeting called to investigate the matter dismissed him with disgrace. Date: 7 June 1838.1 have the

171 (1838) A letter from Mr/Mrs Sherlock, Killaspey, Waterford, to Dr Hamilton. They were delighted with Dr H.'s letter. Mr S. went to Kilkenny and consulted Dr Kinsella and he thinks he should

go to Dublin at the end of next week to see about bringing her home (Lucy). It might not be wise to allow L. to see her sister

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who is so ill. Next two pages too faded to decipher, but seem

ingly all concerned with L. and the invalid sister at home and

arrangements for bringing L. home. Date: 8 June 1838. / was

starting

172 (1838) A letter from Thomas Duggan, Queen St., to Dr Hamilton. He is glad to oblige re employing Hughes. As he has not got

Hughes's address he asks Dr H. to tell him to return to work on

Monday. Date: 8 June 1838. As I will

173 (1838) A letter from J. Forster, Swords, to Dr Hamilton. He sends a

subscription for the Orphanage, North Wm., St., and asks Dr H. to count on him for a ?3 subscription to the memorial he hears is being erected in memory of their late P.P., Fr Coleman. Date: 15 June 1838. I duly received

174 (1838) A letter from B. A. Murray, London, to Dr Hamilton. [Over written crossways and difficult to decipher.] First part re

spiritual direction etc. Latter part re interviews with Mr Butler and prospects of employment. Date: 25 June 1838. The enthusiastic manner

175 (1838) A letter from P. Barron to Dr Hamilton. He encloses a letter of recommendation and introduction to Dr Murray from Mr

O'Connell when he was applying for post of Inspector under the Board of Education. Mr. O'C. had not known that Dr H. had

already given him such a letter for Dr M. He is appointed to

Kerry district and would be grateful for an introduction to Dr

Egan, the Bishop of Kerry, from Dr Murray. Date: 23 June 1838. Mr O'Connell having

176 (1838) A letter from Gonville Ffrench, Gardiner Place, to Dr Hamilton,

enclosing ?3 from Mrs Kenny which he can use as he thinks best for the poor of the parish. Date: 27 June 1838. Iam commissioned

111 (1838) A letter from Alicia Browne, in Cashel, to Dr Hamilton. She is

recovering from the accident and glad her injuries were not worse. Paying the doctor has used up all her money. She thanks him for ?6 received and he is to tell Fr O'Connell that she is sorry for the delay in repaying ?4 he lent her but she will repay same

soon, when over her present trouble. Date: 30 June 1838. / received your

178 (1838) A letter from John Power, Dame St., to Dr Hamilton. A state ment of the value of credit in his (Dr H.'s) name and Dr Mur

ray's. The sum, ?32 odd, due on Monday, may be collected on

Saturday. Date: 3 July 1838. I enclose you

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179(1838) A letter from Mr Sherlock, Killaspey, Waterford, to Dr Hamilton. He apologises for not having written and explains the

omission; he describes how they got Lucy home and how she is now improving daily; she still has some scruples and aberrations, but they are glad she is so well. Teresa is as poorly as when Dr H. saw her but in better spirits since Lucy's return. [Remainder

illegible - ink faded.] Date: 3 July 1838. On learning through

180 (1838) A letter from Lucy Sherlock (daughter of preceding writer) to Dr Hamilton. Thanking him for his kindness to her and promising to obey his directions; she gives news of the family. Date: 9 July 1838. Each day since

181 (1838) A letter from Fr Robert Haly, Clongowes, to Dr Hamilton. He

apologises for delay in replying to the letter Dr H. sent him by Mr Flannery and invites him to Academy Day; Dr H.'s little

friend, Patrick Flannery, will be delighted to see him. Date: 16

July 1838. Ever since Mr

182 (1838) A letter from W. Lee, Custom House, Limerick, to Dr Hamilton. He thanks him for sending the letter of credit to his (L.'s) mother; often letters from Limerick go astray. He told Mr Troy of what Dr H. had intimated in his letter; Lee and Troy agree on a suggestion made regarding L.'s mother. His grandmother is

well and Walter's arrival helped. Lloyds reported the safe arrival at Hobart of the Mary Catherine on which his poor father had a passage. They were distressed to hear of Dr Murray's illness and hope that he will soon recover. Date: 17 July 1838. I beg to

183 (1838) A letter from Mr Simpson, attorney, to Dr Hamilton. He encloses documents from Mr Morgan and will call on Dr H. to discuss same. He draws his attention to one point in these documents. Date: 24 July 1838. I have received

184 (1838) A letter from Mr Carmichael, Rutland Square, to the Hon. Gon ville Ffrench, enclosing ?2 towards the building fund for the Por tico of the Pro-Cathedral. Date: 28 July 1838. Mr Carmichael

presents

185 (1838) A note from Mr J. Mitchell to Dr Hamilton. As directed by Mr

Simpson, he encloses a draft of a reply to Mr Morgan (cf. 183) for Dr H.'s inspection. Date: 30 July 1838. By the direction

186 (1838) A letter from M. J. Lee, Limerick, to Dr Hamilton. Her husband arrived safely and has a medical situation in Hobart town; his

letter, written in March, said that he was in good health; he met a very great friend, the Vicar General. Because Fr O'Connell's letter mentioned a confidential matter she did not show it to

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others in the family; Dr H. is to tell him this. If he is to write on same or similar points again letter should be sent for her under cover Fr O'Connor, Sexton Street, Limerick. Date: 2 August 1838. I have had

187 (1838) A notice signed by Rd. Metcalf, Chairman of Kinsealy Benefit

Society, to James Dunphy, requiring him to appear before the Committee of above immediately to 'render an account of the

extraordinary and indecent language and violent conduct' used on Sunday, 29 July, towards the curate, Fr McHugh. Date: 6

August 1838. At a meeting

188 (1838) A note from George Morgan, London, to the Hon. Gonville

Ffrench, stating that, not being a resident of Dublin, he does not intend to subscribe to the Pro-Cathedral Building Fund. Date: 7 August 1838. In answer to

189 (1838) A note from Henry Crosbie to Dr Hamilton enclosing ?5 towards the Building Fund (Pro-Cathedral). Date: 8 August 1838. Mr Henry Crosbie

190 (1838) A note from J. [name illegible] to Dr Hamilton, asking him to

give bearer the Magdalen the writer painted for the church as he wants to include it in an exhibition. Date: 9 August 1838. Will

you have

191 (1838) A letter from Nicholas Caffrey, silk-merchant, Rutland St./Sq. to Dr Hamilton. The bearer, Thomas Delahunt, wishes to marry a parishioner of Dr H. who told him to bring a reference of character etc. D. is a convert and was instructed and received into Church by Fr Dowley, CM., who is away. Mr C recom

mends the young man highly but asks Dr H. to see if all is in order as regards instruction etc.; also, in view of short engage

ment to the young lady, to see that he is taking no foolish step. Mr C will continue to employ him and look after him. Date: 11

August 1838. I beg to

192 (1838) A letter from Lucy Sherlock, Killaspey, Waterford, to Dr Hamilton (cf. 179, 180 and other letters above). She is sorry to be leaving home and going to Tipperary to stay with her sister,

Mrs Scully, as she thinks Teresa may die in her absence. Dr Kinsella called and spent some time with Teresa who is quite resigned; T. is sorry that Dr H. will not visit them this year but thanks him for his prayers. They were sorry to hear of Dr Mur

ray's illness. Date: 13 August 1838. On looking at

193 (1838) A letter from Clare Ffrench, Gardiner Place, to Dr Hamilton. She thanks him for obtaining a situation for Richard Spillane/

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Mullane (?); they will not send him to Mr Scully's place until

they hear from Dr H. Date: 14 August 1838. The enclosed note

194 (1838) A letter from M. H. Gill, printer, to Dr Hamilton. A parcel of MS (enclosed) belonging to the late Fr Villaneuve and sent to Gills after his death by his London publishers was overlooked until now. As Dr H. was co-author with Fr V. on the work in

question Mr. G. sends on the MS to him explaining how it got overlooked. Date: 18 August 1838. Previous to the

195 (1838) A notice from the Kinsealy Benefit Society, signed by the Chair

man, Charles Frizell (cf. 187 above), stating that at a meeting it was unanimously resolved to expel James Dunphy from the

Society because of his conduct towards Fr McHugh, C.C. Date: 19 August 1838. At a general

196 (1838) A letter signed by members of the Ladies' Committee to Dr Hamilton. They have dresses to give away, shoes etc. for poor children wishing to make First Communion and Confirmation.

King's Inn Street children are already provided for; they make

suggestions re the bestowal of the clothing. Date: 21 August 1838. The Undersigned Members

197 (1838) A note from Wm Browne, Attorney, Granby Row, to Dr Hamilton. The children's former director having arrived in town and they having expressed a wish to resume instructions with

him, Mr Hamilton need not feel uneasy at their failure to call

upon him. Date: 25 August 1838. Mr Browne's compliments

198 (1838) A letter from Lucy Sherlock, Killaspey, to Mr Hamilton. Instead of returning to Tipperary, Mrs Scully (cf. 192 above) is going to consult doctors in Dublin as she has a cough that is persistent. Teresa is as poorly as before and has no appetite. She accepts a

correction he gave her. Her sister returns to school at Taunton, her brothers to Stonyhurst and Fribourg Jesuit College. Her father and mother are not as well as usual. They send their

regards. Date: 28 August 1838. I gladly avail

199 (1838) A letter from Peter Fanning, Leeson St., to Dr Hamilton. He thanks him for his letter. There is no one he esteems more highly than Dr Murray but he will not subscribe to the Building Fund

(a) because the central city parishes have wealthy people well able and willing to subscribe and (b) because his own church, Francis Street, is in a dilapidated state and he thinks his duty is to help repair that church. Date: 28 August 1838. I was favoured

200 (1838) A note from Mr Simpson, attorney, to Dr Hamilton, enclosing the list he required; he asks for it to be returned before Friday

morning. Date: 29 August 1838. Mr Simpson presents

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201 (1838) A letter from Mrs Gordon, Ladies Committee (cf. 196 above), to Dr Hamilton, with a list of what remains in Gloucester Place

school; Miss Field collected ?500 in the other parishes and makes

suggestions for distribution of this and of remaining clothes on

poor schools that have not, up to the present, received anything. Date: 3 September 1838. Mrs Gordon begs

202 (1838) A note from Mr Tottenham (New Ross), to Dr Hamilton. He meant to call on Dr H. on his return from England regarding Mrs Kearney's two children, but had no time. He intends to call

soon. Date: 5 September 1838. In intended to

203 (1838) A note from Lord Cloncurry in Lyons to Mrs Ffrench; he is

sorry she had the trouble of writing to him and hopes that the reason for letter no longer exists. Date: 6 September 1838. Lord

Cloncurry \s best

204 (1838) A letter from Alicia Browne, Cashel, to Dr Hamilton. She encloses letters for the Captain (her cousin who owes her

money), not to be posted until January, and for others. She thinks she will stay in Cashel for the winter though the quarter

mile walk to Mass is as much as she can manage. Further re

mutual friends, business matters etc. Date: 8 September 1838. / have just

205 (1838) A letter from J. Martin (Martin & Curran, Solicitors) to Dr Hamilton. The reps, of the late Mr Curran, not having received

compensation for moneys due him, have now given instructions that proceedings be instituted to recover debt. Mr Martin him self has not yet received a penny re this suit, all expenses being borne by his firm. Date: 10 September 1838. // now being

205a (1838) A letter from J. Barry (?), the Treasury, London, to Dr Hamilton. He has laid Dr H.'s request (to have Dr Troy's memorial imported free of charge) before the Lords of the

Treasury and will forward their decision; however, though they might be anxious to comply with this request, they have hitherto confined any such permissions to works of art. Date: 14 Septem ber 1838. I have laid

206 (1838) A letter from Mrs Lambert to Dr Hamilton (Loreto, N.Gt.

George's Street) to Dr Hamilton, thanking him for settling with Mr McArdle and apologising for all the trouble he was put to. Date: 16 September 1838. Mrs Lambert presents

207 (1838) A letter from Mr Rorke, Mountjoy Place, to Dr Hamilton; ask

ing to have anniversary Masses offered for Mrs Rorke and her

grand-daughter, Bridget Ryan, both deceased. Date; 18 Septem ber 1838. Mr C. Rorke presents

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208 (1838) A letter from B. A. Murray, London, to Dr Hamilton. A long letter (a) re spiritual advice received from him; (b) re her efforts to find work, she is continuing with pattern-drawing lessons, but has failed to find any post, even that of junior clerk. When

money due to her came in Jan./Feb. next she would go to Paris and teach English in a school there; this would save paying for

lodgings; she would continue pattern-drawing there and improve her French; this should qualify her for a position and enable her to be self-supporting. Date: 18 September 1838. Your truly

209 (1838) A letter from A. Y. Spearman, Secretary of the Treasury, London, to Dr Hamilton (see 205a). The Lords of the Treasury grant his request that the Memorial to Dr Troy be imported free of charge. Date: 21 September 1838. The Lords Commissioners

210 (1838) A letter from a Mr Byrne, Dublin, to Dr Hamilton; he has instructed Mr Kelly to pay Dr H. ?10 on his behalf. Date: 23

September 1838. I'm sorry you

211 (1838) A letter from Lucy Sherlock, Killaspey, to Dr Hamilton (cf. 198 and others above). She is leaving for England; Teresa, due to her loss of appetite, is declining more rapidly; she has a cough and

fainting fits, but she suffers with patience. She was distressed

bidding goodbye to the brother leaving for Fribourg and the sister going back to school in Taunton. Her own journey to

England is to accompany her sister, Mrs Scully; instead of going to France for her health as first intended Mrs S. is now going to

Cheltenham; Mr Scully will travel in the south of England. She herself is going, not from a personal wish, but because her

parents wish it and because Dr H. advised her to consider them before herself in their present troubles. Her father is stronger but the strain of nursing Teresa is telling on her mother. Date: 27

September 1838. / write to you

212 (1838) Mr O'Connor, Sackville Street, in a note to Dr Hamilton, states that Mr Moore is at present in France; on his return Dr H.'s

application will be presented to him. Date: 1 October 1838. Mr O'Connor presents

213 (1838) A letter from Anne M. Rooney to Dr Hamilton. She has not

received a reply to her request that Dr H. would act as arbitrator in the case v. Mr Farrell. She now sends all the relevant

documents; if she does not hear from Dr H. she must go to law;

only six days remain for her to start proceedings. Date: 25 Octo ber 1838. I am rather

214 (1838) A letter from Mrs Sweetman, Longtown (Laytown?), to Dr Hamilton. A friend was to take a letter from her husband to Dr

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H. but did not go to Dublin as he intended. He himself will call with a subscription for the Orphanage; as regards the subscrip tion for the building fund, Mr Sweetman thinks that as they live amidst thousands of starving people, ill-clad and wretchedly housed and so few gentry in the area that his first duty is to the

poor; so, this time, he cannot send usual subscription to the Pro Cathedral fund. They are glad to hear that Dr Murray is recover

ing. Date: 25 October 1838. I have to apologise

215 (1838) A letter from Mrs Gordon, Ladies Committee, to Dr Hamilton. Persons are coming immediately to reside in the old school house and her committee want to know what he wishes done with the children's shoes, clothes, etc. stored there for First Communion - how these and other items and funds are to be distributed. Date: 30 October 1838. Mrs Gordon presents

216 (1838) A letter from Mr Sherlock, Killaspey, Waterford, to Dr Hamilton. He is confined to his room with an ailment but not affected in health. Teresa is dying slowly but with great patience and resignation. For the sake of her mother, who is worn with

anxiety, he hopes God may take Teresa soon. Dr H. will be glad to hear that Lucy is perfectly recovered. She and Mrs Scully spent only a week in Cheltenham; Lucy was 'much noticed' and the attentions of two young gentlemen, one French, the other a

German of Irish descent, Count Taaffe, caused ladies to cut and run for London. They came home by Liverpool and Stranraer and Lucy is in Tipperary at Scullys. He describes her recovery from the nervous breakdown and says she is very grateful to Dr

H. as are all the family. Date: 2 November 1838. As I am

217 (1838) A letter from Lucy Sherlock, in Tipperary, to Dr Hamilton. They had to return from England earlier than intended as a brother of

Mr Scully is sailing for Australia. She describes their journey, places visited, hotels, a relative's wedding they attended in

London, the journey home etc. She found Teresa poorly but

happy; her mother not so well; she would have liked to stay to

help but her parents think it better for her to be away. Date: 2 November 1838. I embrace with pleasure

218 (1838) A note from Mrs Alen, Gardiner Street, to Dr Hamilton, enclosing ?2 for the sick poor. Date: 5 November 1838. Mrs Alen presents

219 (1838) A letter from M. Cashin to Dr Hamilton, asking him to admit a poor child who is in great need into his orphanage. Date: 6

November 1838. / beg leave

220 (1838) An unsigned note to Dr Hamilton, asking that at the Masses to be offered on Saturday for Mrs Lambert, black vestments might be worn. Date: 6 November 1838. The Masses to

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221 (1838) A letter from Mr Coleman, Bolton Street, to Dr Hamilton,

enclosing 30/- from Mrs Kelly, Kingstown, to have Masses offered for the repose of her brother, Thomas Nugent, who is buried in the Pro-Cathedral vaults. Date: 7 November 1838. Mr Co I man presents

222 (1838) A note from Mr Hinds, Dorset Street, to Dr Hamilton, asking to be excused from calling on him today as circumstances have arisen since their last meeting which decided Mr Hinds to refuse to meet Mr Farrell again; he hopes the meeting may lead to a

more amicable arrangement. Date: 9 November 1838. Mr Hinds

presents

223 (1838) A note to Dr Hamilton from John Rochford, Great Britain

Street, informing him that he is a parishioner and will call either this evening or tomorrow to make his acquaintance. Date: 10

November 1838. You will do

224 (1838) A letter from Mr Henri de Laspei to Dr Hamilton. He is a native of Germany and a scholar of Pestalozzi (contemporary educa

tionalist) and has opened a school for music, German and French. He teaches at 30 Mabbot Street and asks to have

enquiries directed there; he gives tuition in private families also and his singing classes have been acclaimed as he has had success as a teacher of solo singing, even with the old and those who never before studied music. Date: 12 November 1838. Henri de

Laspei

225 (1838) A letter from Thomas Phillpott O'Mara, Carysfort House, to Dr

Murray, enclosing a 'pitiful contribution' of ?1 for himself and his son to the Pro-Cathedral building fund. 'With others Tempus

fugit, with me Pecunia fugit\ Date: 16 November 1838. My valued, my

226 (1838) A petition from Anne McCann, Denmark Street, to Dr Murray. Her daughter, Catherine, and James Duffy had prepared for

matrimony but Mr Cooper, Pro-Cathedral, refused to marry them because they had not the necessary fee. The petitioner pro

mises to pay this herself, but asks Dr M. to intervene and order the marriage to be solemnized in case delay may cause sad conse

quences. Date: 23 November 1838. The humble petition

227 (1838) A letter from T. P. O'Mara (cf. 225 above) to Dr Hamilton and the Pro-Cathedral clergy. An appeal to them to restore to health 'the wound inflicted on the Church of God'. (He heads the letter

National Education.) Date: 24 November 1838. Glory be to God

228 (1838) A letter from A. M. O'Conor, Belanagare, to Dr Hamilton. An

enquiry re Masses her sister had requested to have offered for the

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days preceding Feast of Our Lady, 8 December. (Remainder of letter faded and illegible.) Date: 26 November 1838. My sister

Maura

229 (1838) A letter from Thomas Kelly, Gardiner Street, to Dr Hamilton. He saw Mr Scott and the message sent Dr H. was not correct so

Mr S. is writing to London to try to have the charges there reduced. He encloses the receipt for the ?97 Dr H. sent. He thanks Dr H. for information sent. Date: 27 November 1838. / am just

230 (1838) A letter from Fr Stennett, Delgany, to Dr Hamilton. He missed him when he called but will come on Friday as he is anxious to hear of affairs respecting John MacHale. He hopes Dr Murray is well. Date: 27 November 1838. In reply to

231 (1838) A letter from Fr Coffey, Adam & Eve's, to Dr Hamilton. The

bearer, Mrs Hession (?), mother of one of Dr H.'s parishioners, wishes to speak with him re a matrimonial dispensation. Date: 28 November 1838. The bearer, Mrs

232 (1838) An estimate for bricklayers' work etc. on Pro-Cathedral, sent by John O'Reilly, Brunswick Street, presumably to Dr Hamilton.

Date: 29 November 1838. The ground to be

233 (1838) A letter from Lucy Sherlock, in Tipperary, to Dr Hamilton. She tells him of her sister Teresa's death and of the illness of her other sister, Mrs Scully. Her parents are well. She encloses a gift of a surplice and stole. Date: 4 December 1838. Though you may

234 (1838) A letter from F. Fitzpatrick, Dominick Street, to Dr Hamilton,

enclosing report of St Mary's Dispensary for the sick poor and

asking Dr H. to forward same to Dr Murray and ask him to

arrange a charity sermon during coming year in support of their work. Date: 4 December 1838. According to your

235 (1838) A letter from N. M. O'Conor, Belanagare, to Dr Hamilton. In his letter to her Dr H. asked what were the requests and inten tions for the Masses to be offered; she lists these, they are mostly for deceased members of the family. Date: 5 December 1838. / received your

236 (1838) A letter from Charles McGregor, c/o G.P.O., Dublin. A letter

concerning a matter of conscience and Confession. Date: 6 December 1838. / take the liberty

237 (1838) A letter from Alicia Orr, nee Burgess, to Dr Murray. She thanks him for his kindness and generous donation last winter when she

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was ill and her landlord took all her furniture for inability to pay rent. Her late husband (Alex. Orr) left property in Jamaica; she sent a power of attorney to a gentleman there and hopes to receive money in the spring; if she gets it she will start a school or a little business. She has sold all her clothing except one gown, now more darned than cloth, to eat and she dreads the cold of the coming months. She asks Dr M. to please send her something for the sake of her uncle, Fr Glynn. Date: 6 December 1838. / assure you

238 (1838) A letter from Charles Johnson, London, to Dr Hamilton. He is

glad that Dr Murray has promised to subscribe to the new

edition of Dodd's Church History provided that Dr Griffiths

gave his name. He is happy to say that Dr G. and four other

bishops have done so; the book is a valuable work and Fr

Tierney, already well-known for his literary work, has under taken its preparation. Date: 6 December 1838. I have to

239 (1838) A letter from Mrs Helen Sherlock, Killaspey, Waterford, to Dr Hamilton. She describes the death of her daughter, Teresa; her other daughter, Mrs Scully, is improving and Lucy is completely restored to health. Date: 9 December 1838. I feel most

240 (1838) A letter from Henry Nugent Rooney, Attorney, to Dr Hamilton,

enclosing a copy of the evidence on trial in the King's Bench Court re the Lord Trimlestown estate, with letters etc. He was

given these by Councillor Gayer on condition that they be returned by Monday. R. asks Dr H. to go through them quickly.

Date: 17 December 1838. I have at

241 (1838) A letter from Edward Byrne to Dr Hamilton. Mr McCarthy informed him (B.) that Dr H. said he had it on B.'s authority that he (?) was confined in the Fleet Prison, London. He denies hav

ing said any such thing to Dr H. or to anyone else. The only thing he might have mentioned in his own family was that young

McCarthy was put out of a steamboat because he had not the

fare; Mr B. would have given the young man this through know

ing his father, if he had asked it. He constantly met young

McCarthy and found him to be of good conduct; he was quiet and well regulated; if he was a priest he was an exemplary one.

Date: 19 December 1838. Mr McCarthy has

242 (1838) A note signed by four chaplains of the Mendicity Institute (to Dr Hamilton ?), asking him to remind the clergy that each con

tributes ?1 annually at Christmas for the four chaplains. The note is signed by Frs P. Murphy, P. Tyrrell, M. Collier and J. Corr. Date: 24 December 1838. You will be

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243 (1838) A letter from A. M. O'Conor, Belanagare, to Dr Hamilton. Her brother wishes her to say that as regards Elizabeth Kinsella (?) his only intention was to get her some education; he had no idea of making the matter permanent; to let her think she is getting it (an allowance?) for a long time would be to mislead her. The

writer is sorry that she had not known this when writing earlier. Date: 1838. I have been

244 (1838) A letter faded and illegible, from one of the O'Conor family, Belanagare, to Dr Hamilton, enclosing money for Masses for one of the family recently deceased. Date: 1838. / enclose ?5

245 (1838) A letter from an O'Conor (signature illegible) to Dr Hamilton; the writer's brother received Dr H.'s letter re Mrs Kinsella and

wishes to say that it was his intention to allot her money until she found a situation; he did not intend this to be a permanent allocation; to let her think so would be misleading and cause her not to exert herself to find work. Date: 1838.

246 (1838) A printed notice to Dr Murray, requesting his attendance at a

meeting of the Commissioners of Charitable Bequests to be held in Dublin Castle. Dates not inserted, except Tuesday next and 1838. The honor of

247 (1838) A printed circular from the Poor Law Commission, London (no addressee mentioned), enclosing a copy of the Irish Poor Relief Act and copies of Mr Nicholl's reports. Date: 1838. The Poor Law

248 (1838) A printed letter, signed AN ECCLESIASTIC to the bishops, clergy and faithful of Ireland, calling for reform in the pastoral care of the sick and other matters. Date: 1838. Religion, whatever the

249 (1838) A sheaf of bills, receipts, estimates etc., for 1838. Some Dr Hamilton's personal account, some parochial or connected with the Pro-Cathedral Building, the Orphanage and the Mendicity Institute. (46 items). Dates: January to December 1838.

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