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Lessor:
Rev. Laurence B. Potter, Rev. Charles Byrne, Rev. Patrick J. Kennedy and Rev. Daniel Roche, all of the Sacred Heart College, The Crescent in the City of Limerick, Members of the Society of Jesus

Lessee:
Michael Doyle of New Street in the City of Limerick, Builder

Property:
Plot of ground with buildings thereon in Newenham Street adjoining Richmond Place or the Crescent in the Parish of Saint Michael and City of Limerick as now and lately in the occupation of the Lessee, bounded in front to the south by O’Connell Street (formerly George Street), on the west by Newenham Street, on the north by the dwelling house no. 18 Newenham Street, and on the east by the Crescent College

Terms and Conditions:
To have and to hold from 1 November 1922 for the term of 99 years, subject to the payment of a yearly rent of 25 pounds. The lessee to execute a sub-lease to the lessors, if they should require it and after their having given 12 months’ notice, for so much of the premises as they (the lessors) may require as a site for a lecture hall.

Correspondence regarding the Tontine buildings, the proposed purchase of the Tontine buildings from the Marquise de Fontanelle, and in relation to the rent paid to the latter. Includes letters to and from the Jesuits, the Marquise, as well and solicitors for both parties. Also includes notes setting out the details of the situation.

Lessor:
Rev. Laurence B. Potter, Rev. Charles Byrne, Rev. Patrick J. Kennedy and Rev. Daniel Roche, all of the Sacred Heart College, The Crescent in the City of Limerick, Members of the Society of Jesus

Lessee:
Michael Doyle of New Street in the City of Limerick, Builder

Property:
Plot of ground with buildings thereon in Newenham Street adjoining Richmond Place or the Crescent in the Parish of Saint Michael and City of Limerick as now and lately in the occupation of the Lessee, bounded in front to the south by O'Connell Street (formerly George Street), on the west by Newenham Street, on the north by the dwelling house no. 18 Newenham Street, and on the east by the Crescent College

Terms and Conditions:
To have and to hold from 1 November 1922 for the term of 99 years, subject to the payment of a yearly rent of 25 pounds. The lessee to execute a sub-lease to the lessors, if they should require it and after their having given 12 months’ notice, for so much of the premises as they (the lessors) may require as a site for a lecture hall.

Catalogue entry (1930) and obituary for Fr Laurence Potter SJ (1934).

Group photograph of Irish members of the Society of Jesus. Includes:
Br Michael Naughton; Br Joseph Mulvany; Joseph Lamsfus; William Kelly; Laurence Potter; Mulcahy; Thomas O'Dwyer; Gaspar van Spaendonck; Ernest Spillane; Bart Coghlan; Patrick Connolly; Michael Garahy; Timothy Corcoran; Esmonde White; Sydes, D.; Kelly; Patrick O'Brien; Joseph Healy; William Lockington; M Maher; Fallon; O'Meara; Edward Dillon; John Egan; Joseph Flynn; Gus Kelly; Patrick McGrath; Michael McGrath; Andy MacErlean; Thomas Wheeler; Albert Power; John MacErlean; Henry; William Kelly; John Hughes; Eugene Browne; Peter Finlay; William Flynn; Andrew Rorke.

Letter from Fr Laurence Potter SJ to Fr Byrne in relation to the Jesuit property in the Crescent. Refers to the Marquise de Fontanelle's interest in the Tontine buildings ('the three school houses'), and states that the ground rent 'of the other two houses' (Russell's House and Maunsell's House) was bought out by the Jesuits when Fr Michael Browne SJ was Rector.

Letter from Fr Michael Browne SJ to Fr Laurence Potter SJ, Rector of the Crescent College, on Jesuit property in the Crescent. Refers to deeds regarding Jesuit property in the Crescent. Gives details of the proprietorial history of 'Russell's House', which later became known as 'Crescent House'.

Refers to monetary gifts given towards the field's development. Also refers to John Walsh and to the Ignatian Sodality's connection with the field. Advises against the purchase of the field, and recommends buying Mrs Pearse's interest in it.

Letter from Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ to Fr Laurence Potter SJ, Rector of the College, re the proposal to purchase the Crescent field. Writes that the Father General agrees to the purchase of the lease of the field 'for ever' if the College has the money. Also refers to Fr O'Donoghue and Republican meetings - 'we must avoid all politics'.

Refers to an enclosed 'letter of agreement' (not included), which enables the Crescent College to take full control of the field.

Letter accompanying draft assignment of field from Richard Hartigan & others (Ignatian Sodality) to Fr Laurence Potter SJ and others (Crescent College).

2 letters and part of a third. Discusses the use made of the field by the caretaker Mr Hennessy, and by Mr Mullins. Advises on allowing the use of the field for other sports, including baseball and cricket. Also includes a note stating the rights of the Ignatian Sodality in relation to the field.

A file of letters from Fr Laurence Potter SJ, Clongowes Wood College SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ and Fr Nicholas J Tomkin SJ, Rector. Fr Henry Potter SJ was Minister at Clongowes Wood College SJ during this time.

• letter from Fr Henry Potter SJ to Irish Fr Provincial with suggestions for a new "Conspectus" for Clongowes (July 19 1915,1p). Attached to this letter is a proposed "Conspectus" (4pp);
• letter from Fr Henry Potter SJ to Irish Fr Provincial about his desire to move Br William Canty SJ and suggesting that Br James Donoghue SJ might be able to carry out Br Canty's duties. (21 July 1915, 2pp);
• letter from Fr Henry Potter SJ to Fr Nicholas J Tomkin SJ, Rector, regarding the behaviour of Br James O'Grady (10 January 1916, 2pp);
• letter from Fr Henry Potter SJ to Irish Fr Provincial fulfilling his obligation to write to Fr Provincial in his role as a House Consultor. (26 January 1918, 4pp);
• letter from Fr Henry Potter SJ to Irish Fr Provincial thanking him for his assistance in a recent crisis in the Refectory which has caused great anxiety (26 February 1918, 1p),

Handwritten notes, and one typewritten, regarding the three Tontine buildings (nos. 12, 13 & 14 Richmond Place). Includes information re. the establishment and running of the Tontine Society; descriptions of various deeds executed in relation to the property; information on how the Jesuits came into possession of the buildings. Refers to those connected with the property, including the Earl of Limerick, members of the Maunsell family, the Marquise de Fontanelle.

Lists of requirements drawn up by the solicitors of the purchasers of the Crescent field ('Rev. L. P. Potter & others) for Richard Hartigan & others (Ignatian Sodality) including the production of leases, receipts and other evidence of proper title to the property. Includes handwritten replies supplied by the vendors' solicitors.

Costs issued by E.D. Hunt, solicitor, to Fr Laurence B. Potter SJ and others re. ‘Lease & Co-Part, premises in Newenham St. Limerick.’ Detailed list of costs accrued in relation to the drawing up of a lease from ‘Miss DeCourcy to Revd. L.B. Potter & others’.