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Instructions written by John Henry Newman for Thomas Scratton, Secretary of the Catholic University.

Letter from Fr Bertrand Arthur Wilberforce, St Patrick's College, Thurles to Mr Thomas Scratton, Secretary of the Catholic University concerning his disappointment at missing Scratton in Dublin. Remarks that he is giving a retreat in Cashel and hopes to see Scratton on his way back to England.

Letter from John Henry Newman, 6 Harcourt Street, Dublin to Archdeacon John Hamilton concerning a friend of Newman's who wishes to consult the Freeman from 1820 to 1855. Remarks that there is a copy among the late Archbishop's books. Refers to unfinished bookcases and apologises for this. Asks permission for Mr Scratton to take a box of books.

A file of letters from Saint John Henry Newman, The Oratory, Birmingham to Judge John O'Hagan.

• Includes a letter thanking O'Hagan for '...agreeing to add the Professorship of Jurisprudence to your present Professorship.' (14 July 1858, 2pp).
• Includes a letter referring to the finances of the University. Remarks that he believes Dr Cullen will not make any changes but remarks 'I...hope that his letter to me about the expenses was written under the influence of the severe indisposition which has made him so anxious and distressed about his heavy duties generally and...he will see reason to withdraw what he said to me. I therefore do earnestly hope you will not desert the university.' (14 November 1858, 2pp).
• Includes a letter congratulating John O'Hagan on his forthcoming marriage (27 November 1865, 3pp).
• Includes a letter referring to Judge O'Hagan's involvement with the Land Commission. Remarks '...I know nothing of legal matters or of the Irish agrarian question that does not equitably deprive me of having any opinion at all on the points of issue between you and the House of Lords (10 August 1883, 3pp).

Précis of John Henry Newman's letters to Thomas Scratton, Secretary of the Catholic University. 12 May 1852 - 5 November 1885, by Fr Fergal McGrath SJ.

A file of letters from Saint John Henry Newman to Thomas Scratton, Secretary of the Catholic University.