Letter from Fr Joseph Tristram SJ, writing from Stonyhurst College, to [ ] in Clongowes. Refers to Fr Weston, and gives permission for him to visit his friends. Announces that he intends to come to Ireland with some pupils, who are to go to Dublin, and states that they are to travel ‘by the Waterloo steam packet’. Also refers to the death of the English Fr Provincial Charles Plowden SJ, and to Fr Scott’s report on how it happened. Reports that Fr Plowden’s body ‘lies in the middle of the church yard at Jougné’. Fr Tristram declares himself to be ‘well satisfied’ with Fr Carr, who, he believes, will ‘prove a worthy son of the Society’.

Letter from Fr Matthew Russell SJ, 87 St Stephen's Green, Dublin to his sister concerning the death of their uncle Rev. Charles Russell. Describes his final hours and the funeral at Maynooth.

Letter from Fr Matthias Bodkin SJ, Newberry Hall, Carbury, County Kildare to Fr Rupert Coyle SJ concerning the disposal of his belongings in the event of his death.

Letter from Fr M Bodkin SJ, Clongowes Wood College to Fr Patrick Connolly SJ, St Ignatius, Leeson Street concerning the family name Blaquiere contained in "Lewis Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" in the Leeson Street community library.

Letter from Fr Michael Kelly SJ, Clongowes Wood College, Naas, County Kildare to Irish Fr Provincial Laurence J Kieran SJ concerning the time Fr Joseph Hurley SJ rises in the morning.

[Copy of] letter from Fr Nicholas Walsh SJ, Clongowes Wood College, to [Fr Assistant], asking to make his tertianship in Rome to do his third year of studies. (In Italian). Includes confirmation in Latin on reverse of letter of decision to allow him to go to Rome.

Letter from Fr Patrick E. Duffy SJ, Kew College, Melbourne, Australia to Fr Michael Browne SJ, Rector, Clongowes Wood College SJ, describing Fr General Jan Phillipp Roothaan's visit to Clongowes in 1849.

From Fr Peter Kenney SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Announces that he will not be able to go to Tullabeg that year. Reports on the situation in Clongowes, and on the various Jesuits residents there. Reports also on the Jesuit mission in the Isle of Man, where Fr Aylmer stopped for a time to assess the situation. Refers to the debate on the question of whether the mission there should be retained by the Irish Jesuits, and also to the opening of a new chapel in Douglas.

From Fr Peter Kenney SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Discusses the withdrawal of Irish Jesuits from their mission in the Isle of Man, with reference to the financial and logistical operations involved. Refers to the death of Fr Gahan, and the bishop’s reaction to it and to the departure of the Irish Jesuits. Also refers to Fr Aylmer's reaction. Reports on the situation in Clongowes, and to the small amount of money received in the collections. Hopes that Fr Bracken will make his visitation within the month.

Letter from Fr Peter Kenney SJ, Hardwicke Place, Dublin to Mr Daniel O'Connell, politician of Merrion Square acknowledging receipt of £28.15, in respect of fees - less expenses - for the education of the sons of Mr John Burke, at Clongowes Wood College SJ. Fr Kenney also adds a note saying "'Your son is very well and is a good and promising boy".

Letter from Fr Peter Kenney SJ, writing to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ Church of St Francis, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin. Suggests that the latter hold his Consultation at Clongowes, and that it be deferred until after Easter. Refers to the books brought back from Paris by Mr O'Grady, and asks Fr Bracken to let him know which ones to keep. Reports on a Novena he participated in, and also on the exercise he has been taking recently.

Letter from Fr Robert Haly SJ, Clongowes Wood, Kildare to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ concerning Fr Gahan's will. Remarks that as one of the legatees named in the will he agrees to assign any property he is entitled to, to Dr. Briggs.

Letter from Fr Robert Haly SJ, Rector, Clongowes Wood College SJ to Irish Fr Vice-Provincial Patrick Bracken SJ at St Stanislaus College SJ, Tullabeg reporting on storm damage at Clongowes Wood College SJ. Mentions that Fr Charles Aylmer SJ dined with them the previous evening.

Letter from Fr Theobald W Butler SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ.

Letter from Gerard Mitchell, St Patrick's College, Maynooth, County Kildare to Fr Francis Finegan SJ concerning a query made by Fr Finegan about the ordination of Jesuit scholastics in the early years of Clongowes Wood College SJ (After the restoration of the Society Clongowes was used as a house of studies for Jesuit scholastics as well as a school).

Letter from Henry Reeve, 62 Rutland [Square], [Dublin] to Dr Charles Russell congratulating him on his appointment to the Presidency of Maynooth College.

Copy letter from Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin expressing his concern, after visitation to Clongowes, at the lack of regularity in the spiritual life of Matthew Bodkin.

Letter from Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ, Clongowes Wood College, Sallins, County Kildare to Fr Edward Cahill SJ expressing his approval for Fr Cahill to read a paper on social studies at the next Maynooth Union.

Letter from Irish Fr Provincial Joseph Lentaigne SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Reports that, on the orders of the Fr General, he intends to remove the lay brother novices from Clongowes to Milltown.

Copy letter from Irish Fr Provincial Laurence Kieran SJ to Fr Hurley concerning the change of Fr Joseph Hurley's status from Clongowes to Tullabeg. Includes a reply from Fr Hurley.

Copy of a letter from Irish Fr Provincial Laurence Kieran SJ to Fr Charles Mulcahy SJ, Rector, Clongowes Wood College expressing Fr General Wlodimir Ledóchowski's concern over BVM Sodality at Clongowes Wood College SJ, and he references in particular the "Social" obligations, citing examples such as a St Vincent de Paul Society.

Letter from Irish Fr Provincial Cecil McGarry SJ to Fr Joseph Dargan SJ, Rector, St Mary's, Emo thanking him for sending Fr O'Connor's letter regarding the Codd bequest. Remarks that he is going to offer the library, the portraits and the bust to Clongowes Wood College.

Letter from James Blake Kavanagh to Dr Charles Russell concerning article[s] on Russian literature/linguistics published in the Dublin Review. Discusses at length the topic in question and mentions another scholar - Senskoffsky. Refers to a Russian periodical.

Copy letter from James Campbell, 10 Kings Inn Quay, Dublin to Messrs. Blount, Lynch and Petre concerning the legatees of the two wills relating to the Garrisker estate. Remarks that they require '...immediate payment of their claims now so long overdue.'

Letter from John Cashel Hoey, 17 Campden Hill Road, Kensington, London, England to Dr. Russell concerning Professors [at Maynooth College]. Remarks '...I cannot understand Mr. Gladstone's action in the matter...the letters which I sent Mr. Crolley are evidence that he knew the Professors were not satisfied and was at least willing to consider how they could be satisfied. Continues 'I do not at all despair of getting the proviso inserted in the Lords.'

Letter from Joseph K O'Connor KC, Castlemount, Castleknock, County Dublin, for Fr John O'Meara SJ, Editor of 'The Clongownian' in response to a request from Fr O'Meara for a personal profile to appear in 'The Clongownian', following his elevation to the Circuit Court in 1933. Judge O'Connor was at pains to point out the he was an "old boy" of the Crescent as well as Clongowes. He also gives details of his involvement as a barrister in a number of high profile cases.

Letter from Joseph Quirke, Endwood Court, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham to Fr Gerald Corr SJ reminiscing positively on his days at Tullabeg and Clongowes. Fr Corr was a teacher and editor of 'The Clongownian' at this time. He is writing on the occasion of the 100 year anniversary of Clongowes.

Letter from London (Mull..) to Fr Rector, Clongowes Wood College SJ concerning bequest of £500 which he promises to send in a matter of days (21 January ....)

Letter from [Lord Bellew] to Dr Charles Russell concerning Dr Russell's election to President of Maynooth College. Congratulates him on his achievement. Remarks that Lord Carlisle was also'...highly pleased with the appointment.'

Letter from Lord Cloncurry (Valentine Lawless), possibly to Fr Robert Daly, Rector, or Fr Paul Ferley, Prefect of Studies - praising Clongowes Wood College SJ.

Letter from Luke Duff, Trinity College to Luke J McDonnell at Clongowes Wood College SJ describing his life at Trinity College, Dublin. He refers to two young women named Lu and Emma and recounts his meeting with the latter even though he knows the reader is anxious of news about Lu! Remarks 'The very next time I see Lu you shall have the whole particulars.'

Letter from Michael Slattery, Archbishop of Cashel, to Fr Peter Kenney SJ, Clongowes. Asks the latter to give a retreat to the clergy of Cashel diocese the following July.

Letter from Mr John Burke, Macken's Hotel, Dawson Street to Mr Daniel O'Connell, politician of Merrion Square asking him to pass on £28.15, in respect of fees - less expenses - for the education of his sons, to Fr Peter Kenney SJ, Clongowes Wood College SJ

Letter from Mr Stewart Fitzpatrick, Intermediate Education Board for Ireland, 1 Hume Street, Dublin to Fr James Daly SJ, Prefect of Studies at Clongowes Wood College SJ, concerning the calculation of the teacher's salaries grant. There is a personal note in the first paragraph, and he also remarks, confidentially, near the end "You will thus see that your college tops its rivals of the CSSp." (2pp).

Letter from Mr William Power SJ to a Jesuit friend seeking advice. Mr Power was a scholastic on regency at this time, and he was experiencing difficulty in his relationship with the Fr Robert Carbery SJ, Rector, Clongowes Wood College SJ.

Letter from Otho Fitzgerald, Carton, County Kildare to Dr Charles Russell congratulating him on his election as President of Maynooth College. Includes a biographical note written by Fr Fergal McGrath SJ (former Irish Province Archivist).

Letter from P. Turner, [Staplestown], County Kildare to Fr Edward Kelly SJ, Clongowes Wood College, County Kildare. Asks on behalf of James Hanlon, for permission to use ground at Mainham, formerly used by the Jesuit community for burials, as a burial ground for his own family.

Letter from Patrick McLoughlin, St John's, Carrigart, County Donegal to Fr Roland Burke Savage SJ concerning the papers of Dr Charles Russell held in Maynooth College and those in Leeson Street. Remarks 'My recollection is that those you had at 35 Lr. Leeson Street were a disappointing lot.'

Letter from Peter Doyle, Old Derry to Fr Bartholomew Esmonde SJ, Clongowes Wood College, Clane, County Kildare concerning [ ] salvation and Rev. Furlong.

Letter from S.F. O'Mahony, Seminaire du Grand, Montrouge, Paris to his father (Martin Mahony) on the question of where he shall minister ‘…it is of no Consequence that I serve my God in one climate preferably to another provided I accomplish faithfully his ever adorable will, all I ask is to be allowed to follow his voice which evidently calls me to the Society, and of that you can entertain no reasonable doubt. The rest is not essential, so I abandon it to whatever dispositions may be made by you and my Superiors. As I am of an age at which tis customary in France to receive the Ecclesiastical tonsure, I hope you will have no objection to my contracting this preliminary obligation to persevere, begging you to obtain the necessary documents from Our Bishop to whose prayers I wish to be recommended.…I received two letters from the Clongonians but decline answering as I feel every day more & more the necessity of absolute retirement and complete sequestration to enable myself to meet with some confidence the serious duties which will be one day incumbent on me & which I learn in my solitude to appreciate.’ On reverse is a letter in French, by Fr Jean Baptiste Gury SJ, Master of Novices, Montrouge, Paris, France to the father of S.F. O'Mahony regarding his son's entry into the Society.

Letter from the Earl of Portarlington to Dr Charles Russell thanking him for a photograph and a hymn. Refers to the construction of the church at Maynooth.

Letter of thanks from Dr Edward Thomas O'Dwyer, Bishop of Limerick to Fr Provincial James Murphy SJ for documents received relating to Religious Education as exercised at Clongowes Wood College SJ.

Holograph letter to Dr Michael Cox from Fr Gerard Manley Hopkins, in which he comments on the thesis of a book, or pamphlet, lent to him by Dr. Cox. The book in question was 'Arts and Industries in Ireland' by S.A. [Sarah Atkinson] (Dublin: M.H. Gill & Son: 1882), which contains two essays, one of which is ‘Irish Wool and Woollens, passages from the history of the staple trade’. Its thesis was that English interests had secured the suppression of the Irish woollen trade, thus contributing to the poverty of Ireland. Hopkins does not accept this – ‘Irish writers on their own history are naturally led to dwell on what in history is most honourable to Ireland…They are also led to dwell on what in history is most dishonourable to England…the most extensive…Irish woollen industry was frieze…this was never checked by English legislation…’.

Dr Cox, a university colleague of Fr Hopkins, was a distinguished Dublin physician, lecturer in the Medical School of the Catholic University Dublin and Examiner for the Royal University of Ireland.
S.A. was Sarah Atkinson, author of a Life of Mother Mary Aikenhead, Foundress of the Irish Sisters of Charity.

The letter along with another by Fr Hopkins (See J11/7) was presented to the then Editor of 'Studies' Fr Roland Burke Savage SJ by the late Fr Arthur Cox, son of the recipient. Both letters were published in 'Studies', Spring 1970 (Vol. LIX, No. 233) pp.19 - 25, with an explanatory introduction and notes by the then Editor, Fr Peter Troddyn SJ.

Letter to Fr Fergal McGrath SJ (Province Archivist, 1975 to 1986) from Fr Roland Burke Savage SJ (Clongowes Wood College), concerning the holograph manuscript of Hopkins’s 'St. Thecla' which Fr Burke-Savage discovered ‘while cleaning out Fr [Patrick] Connolly’s room (in St Ignatius, House of Writers, 35 Lower Leeson Street) when he was in (St.) Vincent’s having his leg set about 1948…I got leave from Engl(ish) Provincial to keep it on permanent loan.’

Letter to Fr William A Sutton SJ from his brother, Sir Abraham Sutton following the publication of 'The Clongownian' in June 1921, containing a photograph of him (Sir Abraham), following his election as President of the Clongowes Union, for 1920 – 1921, and an appreciation (p.120 – 121). States in his letter ‘Dont fail to read 'The Clongownian'. You will be amazed to read about your younger brother as indeed he was to read about himself.…I suspect who wrote it but I am not quite certain. It is artistically done but much over laudatory. You cried when I returned to the world but Providence decreed otherwise for there were many family matters that required my special attention. Just think I entered my 73rd year on last Monday. Oh how short they appear now!’

Letter written on behalf of Fr Robert Haly SJ, from Clongowes Wood College, Clane, County Kildare to Mr George [Sallery] concerning a vacancy to carry out indoor manual work at Clongowes. Offers the position to him.

A file relating to Anne Russell sister of Charles Russell. Includes a letter from Anne Russell to Charles Russell written on the back of another letter from Thomas Russell to 'Mo'. The other three letters are from Charles Russell to Anne Russell. Includes a letter describing his studies at Maynooth (22 March 1827, 3pp).

A file of letters between Irish Frs Provincial Laurence Kieran and John R MacMahon and Clongowes Wood College SJ regarding communications with the Department of Defence. The mater being considered was one where the Deptartment of Defence sought to use Clongowes as a place for storage of equipment, and in the event of an emergency, that a part of it might be used as a hospital. The advice was that Clongowes should not invite the Department of defence in, but they might have no choice. Initial letters are between Fr Fergal McGrath SJ, Rector, Clongowes Wood College SJ and Irish Fr Provincial L Kieran SJ as well as with Commandant PJ Delaney of the Department of Defence. Fr McGrath also sought the advice of his House Consultors, Fr William Dargan SJ, Henry King SJ and Cyril Power SJ. Subsequent letters were exchanged between Fr William Dargan SJ - who had been deputed to negotiate with the Ministers of Defence, Mr Oscar Traynor and Mr Francis Aiken, along with Irish Fr Provincial John R MacMahon SJ.

In the event of an "emergency", the Provincial had wanted that Jesuit community members from Milltown Park and Rathfarnham Castle might be accommodated at Clongowes, along with the local community, and remaining staff and students. This was eventually accepted by the Department of Defence, as only a small portion of the buildings would be required to function as a hospital.

Letters concerning the relationship between the Society of Jesus and the Legion of Mary and the Legion’s 1943 Dundalk Missionary Display. Includes letters to the Irish Fr Provincial from Archbishop McQuaid.

Letters from Fr Joseph Flinn SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning boys who wish to join the Society of Jesus and money from his father to erect a memorial in Clongowes boys chapel in honour of Fr Flinn's mother.

A file of letters from Antoine d'Abbadie to Dr Charles Russell. Includes two letters from E. Cortourbert to [Antoine d'Abbadie/Dr. Russell] concerning parcels of books that remain unopened in the Bibliotheque Imperiale ([ ] 1866, 3pp).

A file of letters from Charles Russell to his sister Margaret Russell, Killough, County Down.

A file of letters from Dr Charles Russell to Lord O'Hagan (Thomas O'Hagan, first Lord O'Hagan, twice Lord Chancellor of Ireland).

A file of letters from Dr Charles Russell, St Patrick's College, Maynooth, County Kildare to Denis Florence MacCarthy. Includes letters arranging a meeting with Sir Charles Gavan Duffy (14 June 1865 & 20 June 1865, 2 items).

A file of letters from Dr Charles Russell, St Patrick's College, Maynooth, County Kildare to Fanny (Francis) O'Hagan. Includes a letter concerning his return to Maynooth. Expresses his gratitude for the time he spent with John O'Hagan and Fanny O'Hagan (26 November 1878, 2pp).

A file of letters from Earl Spencer to Dr Charles Russell. Includes a letter thanking Dr Russell for the Preface of the Calendar of the Irish State papers of James I by Dr. Russell and remarks how glad he is to have the book to put in his library at Althorp. Invites Dr. Russell to visit him (17 April 1874, 4pp). Includes a letter thanking Dr. Russell for sending him verses written on '...the occasion of laying the first stone of your new church...I am glad...you will soon have a church worthy of the college over which you preside.' Admires the design and remarks 'I presume Pugin originally designed a church to go with the college...'.

A file of letters from Fr Charles Flanagan, Maynooth to his sister Rosa concerning his life and studies in Maynooth College. Includes a poem that he has added to and altered entitled 'The Old House and Home' (19 April 1849, 8pp).

Letters from Fr Charles Mulcahy SJ, Rector, Clongowes Wood College SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ concerning community matters at Clongowes Wood College SJ. These letters include Fr Mulcahy informing or requesting assistance from Fr Nolan in the ordinary business and administration of the College and Community. They include health issues relating to members of the community, teachers and staff, as well as performance in examinations. There is also a letter discussing the expulsion of a pupil, Redmond O'Regan. In addition there is a personal letter regarding Mr Edward Coyne SJ, who was experiencing some difficulties at Rathfarnham Castle (Fr Mulcahy knew him well, having been his Novice Master).

A file of letters from Fr Charles Plowden SJ (novice master at Stonyhurst) concerning Society matters to to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ. Many of the letters relate to the Irish novices studying in Stonyhurst and English novices studying in Ireland and general Society matters.

• Includes a letter concerning the appointment of Fr Lavizzario as the agent of the Society in Rome (11 February 1818, 3pp).
• Includes a letter concerning an official letter received from the Bishop re-affirming that the Society of Jesus had not been restored. Remarks that their property in London is under threat '…Dr Poynter has employed a lawyer to claim our property in London. He has means of succeeding and his success will complete our ruin. We are in fact in a very dangerous crisis.' (23 July 1818, 2pp).
• Includes a letter concerning three scholastics from the English Province he proposes to send to Ireland for their studies. Describes the three (1 September 1818, 3pp).
• Includes a letter referring to a refusal to ordain students from Stonyhurst 'who do not renounce their religious state.' Continues 'very probably a requisition to us all to make such renunciation will soon arrive and this will bring the matter to an issue. Our refusal will be followed by censures, suspension…' ( 10 September 1818, 1p).
• Includes a letter remarking that the Society of Jesus in England has no way of obtaining Holy Orders except by going to Clongowes. Remarks 'The candidates must be adopted there as students of your college in order to be presented by you.' (29 September 1818, 2pp, incomplete).
• Includes an account of money owed to Stonyhurst College for the upkeep of Irish scholastics studying there (18 February 1819, 4pp).
• Includes a letter referring to Fr Kenney's voyage to America (15 July 1819, 3pp).
• Includes a letter referring to lay brothers and the observance of the various customs in the colleges where he (Fr Plowden) studied (19 September 1819, 2pp).
• Includes a letter concerning Fr General's displeasure at having received no communication from Fr Aylmer. Includes details about Fr Kenney's visit to America and the state of affairs in America (22 November 1819, 3pp).
• Includes a letter concerning orders from Fr General to Fr Kenney to remain as visitor to America. Remarks that he heard that Fr Kenney had already set sail for Liverpool (30 July 1820, 3pp).
• Includes a letter remarking on his ill health (30 July 1820, 3pp).
• Includes a letter written from Rome concerning Society matters and directions from Fr General. Refers to Spain, remarks 'In Spain all seems to be lost for the Society excepting their religious spirit. Their letters and petitions for directions how to act show that they retain the full spirit of their vocation…on the other hand God sends comfort from Vienna, where the Austrian Emperor openly protects the Society and settles it in Gallicia and with generous allowances for subsistence and many privileges and exemptions.' Refers to Fr Kenney's return from America (23 September 1820, 2pp).
• Includes a letter referring to the sudden introduction of the Catholic Bill. Remarks '…the Catholic Bill fills my head, heart and time…In this crisis we must have an agent here…there must be somebody to speak in our cause. The General must decide this point before Easter, and he go with me to the Pope...' (7 April 1821, 3pp).

A file of letters from Fr Fergal McGrath SJ, Rector, Clongowes Wood College SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Laurence Kieran SJ concerning community matters at Clongowes Wood College SJ:

• letter from Fr McGrath to Fr Kieran in response to make some economies in the community and College (16 October 1939, 2pp);
• letter from Fr McGrath to Fr Kieran raising a concern about externs who come to the early Mass at Clongowes, especially on Sundays. The matter had been raise by Fr Kehoe in Clane (11 March 1940, 3pp);
• letter from Fr Kieran to Fr McGrath replying to his letter of 11 March 1940, raising the question of externs at the early Mass in Clongowes.

Letters from Fr Francis Browne SJ, many written from St Mary’s, Emo, Portarlington, County Laois, to the Irish Provincial on various matters (mostly seeking permission to travel to different locations for the purposes of giving retreats, lectures, visiting friends and family), including his health and his photographic work. Includes letters:
– referring to his securing photos of ‘the ruins on Inniscaltra in Lough Derg…(and)…Castletown at Celbridge’ (29 June 1944, 2pp);
– referring to his eldest sister, Mother Josephine in the Ursuline Convent, Blackrock, County Dublin (17 and 20 September 1944, 2 items);
– concerning his travelling expenses (28 October and 2 November 1944, 2 items);
– his making ‘a set of photographs in Curraghmore House … because I am collecting a set of Georgian Houses & Curraghmore was on the list given me by the Georgian Society’ (9 April 1945, 3pp);
– regarding his ‘camera work’. ‘As you know, I am supplying a series of pictures of “Historic Mansions” each month to ‘Irish Tatler & Sketch’. The first of the series were photos of Shelton Abbey for which the present Lord Wicklow gave his very willing approval…he proposes utilising c as a kind of Hotel or “Country Club” He asked me whether it would be possible for me to go there again to take further photos before the necessary alterations are made’ (8 April 1947, 3pp);
– stating ‘…the editor of ‘Tatler & Sketch’ is pressing me for a further series of “Historic Mansions” to be published in the Autumn. Apparently he found that the first series – Jan. to May – was very popular. Would you permit me to do some journeys for this purpose & to debit them to a “Villa” account: not, as usual, to my Camera account?’ (23 June 1947, 3pp) and
– stating ‘I enclose a list of places I wish to photograph for my next series of “Historic Mansions” – which is due to begin in October. The last set – January – May, brought me £25, & the next will be even more profitable, because the Editor told me that he is so satisfied with the results, that he will print more pictures of each house in the next series’ (14 July 1947, 2pp).

A file of letters from Fr George Roche SJ, Clongowes Wood College SJ to Irish Fr Provincials. Includes:

• letter from Fr George Roche SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan raising the question about the necessity of having Greek for entry to the Society. He has two specific people in mind, Thomas Fleming and Frank O'Riordan, both of whom subsequently entered the novitiate on 31 August 1914. Fr Roche was Higher Line Prefect at this time (12 February 2014, 2pp);
• letter from Fr George Roche SJ to Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ explaining why he presumed permission to spend money on a fire engine. Included with this letter was a testimony about the said fire engine. Fr Roche is Rector of Clongowes Wood College SJ at this time (13 May 1929, 5pp);
• letter from Fr George Roche SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Laurence Kieran SJ concerning an issue of letters received from a James Mayne, which may be perceived as blackmail. Fr Roche is Rector of Clongowes Wood College SJ at this time. (22 April 1932, 4pp).
  Fr TV Nolan SJ - Provincial 1912-1922; Fr John Fahy SJ - Provincial 1922-1931; Fr Laurence Kieran SJ - Provincial 1931-1941

Letters from Fr Gerald Corr SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ concerning articles for the 'Clongowanian' and his own posting as a Chaplain. Fr Corr was editor of the "Clongownian"

• letter from Fr Corr to Fr Nolan informing him that Mr John J Horgan has agreed to write an article on Clongownians in Politics for the centenary edition of 'The Clongownian'. he cites The O'Gorman, Thomas F Meagher, John Redmond, Thomas Kettle (21 January 1914, 2pp);
• letter from Fr Corr to Fr Nolan indicating "Service List" - those who served in WWI (5 November 1915, 1p);
• letter from Fr Corr to Fr Nolan noting additions to the "Service List" (10 November 1915);
• letter from Fr Corr to Fr Nolan indicating that he had been appointed as Chaplain at BEF in France (23 February 1917, 2pp).

A file of letters from Fr Hilary Lawton SJ, Clongowes Wood College SJ to Irish Frs Provincial Thomas Byrne SJ (1947-1953) and Fr Michael A O'Grady SJ (1953-1959) regarding staffing at Clongowes.

• to Irish Frs Provincial Thomas Byrne SJ expressing concern that the number of men has has to staff the "Clongowes Certificate in Education" is insufficient, and suggesting some additions (26 August 1847, 1p);
• to Irish Fr Provincial Michael A O'Grady SJ expressing concern that the number of unqualified "Registered" Jesuit teachers at the College impacts the level of state aid the College can receive (26 September 1953, 3pp). Attached to this letter is a list of Jesuit teachers engaged at the school and indicating their qualification to be "registered" (1p);
• to Irish Fr Provincial Michael A O'Grady SJ expressing concern about the level of ability of some Jesuit teachers and requesting that the College might employ some additional lay masters (17 November 1953, 1p).

A file of letters from Fr James Finucane SJ, Clongowes Wood College SJ to Fr Provincial Laurence Kieran SJ concerning "Villa". Following the Clongowes community "Villa" in 1933, Fr Finucane writes some reflections on what he considered a lax approach to life while on vacation, and that some rules should be established more clearly. Attached to the second letter (21 July 1933) he proposes some rules to Irish Fr Provincial.

Letters from Fr John Burden SJ to the Irish Fr Provincial.

Letters from Fr Joseph Hurley SJ, Clongowes Wood College, Naas, county Kildare to Irish Fr Provincial John R MacMahon SJ.

A file of letters from Fr Laurence Kieran SJ, Clongowes Wood College, Naas, County Kildare to Fr Richard Devane SJ concerning his campaign for cinema censorship. Encourages him and wishes him success.

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),

A file of letters from Fr Matthias Bodkin SJ, Clongowes Wood College, Naas, County Kildare to Irish Fr Provincial John R MacMahon SJ concerning a book he (Fr Bodkin) has been asked to write on Cardinal Pole.

A file of letters from Fr Nicholas J Tomkin SJ, Rector, Clongowes Wood College SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning community matters at Clongowes Wood College SJ. These letters include Fr Tomkin informing or requesting assistance from Fr Nolan in the ordinary business and administration of the College and Community. They include health issues relating to members of the community, in particular Fr James Daly SJ, as well as an outbreak of scarlatina and how they are managing. He also raises some financial matters, including the sponsorship of Mr Edward Boyd-Barrett's "Clongowes Social Club", a request for assistance in collecting unpaid fees, and a desire to support some local people in difficulty. Included also are various issues which arose in relation to staff in the house, garden and on the farm. Included are some references to the past, in particular those who were engaged in or died in the First World War, about whom there was a great deal of compassion, and yet a desire to be sensitive to the political realities of the day in Ireland. There was also some discussion about the setting up of some kind of cadet corps in the school, and there were widely divergent views on this topic in the community.

A file of letters from Fr Patrick J Connolly SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ proposing to develop a "Social Action Series" of pamphlets, to be produced by the "Irish Messenger Office", as well as publishing his own MS in book form. Included among the letters is a "Statement of Case" for the "Social Action Series", as well as a "proofed" extract by a censor.

A file of letters from Fr Redmond Roche SJ, Rector, Clongowes Wood College SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Byrne SJ concerning staffing and educational matters at Clongowes Wood College SJ:

• letter from Fr Roche to Fr Byrne concerning staffing levels, and the possibility that there will not be enough to manage the community, College and farm. he suggests raising wages, though he is not convinced this will change things. )10 September 1947, 2pp)
• A letter from Fr Roche to Fr Byrne raising suggestions from the Prefect of Studies, Fr Hilary Lawton SJ, about restructuring classes. (7 August 1948, 2pp)

A file of letters from Fr Richard Golding SJ, Clongowes Wood College SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ concerning Irish. Fr Golding writes on the topic of "Fr Provincial's Medal for Irish Essay" awarded at Clongowes Wood College SJ. Most of these letters are correspondence about which topics might best be chosen on which the essay might be written. The winning essay is published in the "The Clongownian" each year, which was being edited by Fr Gerald Corr SJ, who is mentioned a number of times in this capacity. Fr Golding was teacher of Irish in Clongowes at the time.

A file of letters from Fr Stephen J Brown SJ, Clongowes Wood College SJ to Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ. Many are undated, but must date from 1917 when Fr Brown went to work in Clongowes. He was made a House Consultor and editor of 'The Clongownian' in 1918, so undated letters which refer to 'The Clongownian' or are sent as a biannual required House Consultor, though undated, must date from 1918. Some of these letters concern Fr Brown's writing as a House Consultor. A number refer to his editorship of 'The Clongownian', and in particular raising the question of how much or little prominence should be given to the "past" WWI dead, given the political sensitivities of the time. One letter refers specifically to the publication of a book entitled "Ireland in Fiction", which was subsequently published by Maunsell, Dublin, 1916.

Letters from Fr Tom Counihan SJ to Irish Fr Provincials concerning various topics including:

• community life;
• retreats conducted by Fr Counihan;
• work with the SMA's and CB's;
• work with the Youth Commission.

A file of letters from Fr William Dargan SJ, to Irish Fr Provincial John R MacMahon SJ concerning financial matters at Clongowes Wood College SJ. Fr Dargan is Prefect of Studies at Clongowes, and also a Provincial Consultor.

• letter from Fr Dargan to Fr MacMahon suggesting that they take up an offer of an "investment" but that this should be placed at a different bank which might offer greater interest (15 November 1941, 1p);
• letter from Fr Dargan to Fr MacMahon indicating further developments on Fr Dargan's letter of 15 November (2 December 1941);
• letter from Fr Dargan to Fr MacMahon indicating that there is a change in requirements coming in relation to the University qualifications for teachers, and the implications this might have for Jesuit scholastics (23 October 1942, 2pp).

A file of letters from Fr William Ronan SJ from various locations (convents mainly) to Fr Jean-Baptist René SJ concerning Mungret prior to Fr Ronan's departure for America.

Letters from Fran Talbot, Malahide, Dublin to Charles Aylmer, Painstown, County Kildare (father of Fr Charles Aylmer SJ).

A file of letters from Goldwin Smith to Dr Charles Russell. Includes a letter remembering a pleasant day spent at Maynooth and telling Dr Russell about a book of '...photographic views of the old Oxford which you know so well...' which he will send him. Includes biographical details on Goldwin Smith by Fr Fergal McGrath, S.J. (former Irish Province Archivist).

Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial Laurence J. Kieran SJ from various Jesuits volunteering to become military chaplains following the outbreak of the Second World War. Includes letters from: Frs Michael J. Morrison SJ (See CHP2/29), Arthur Little SJ, Fr Edward J. Coyne SJ, Joseph Garland SJ, Thomas Shuley SJ, Richard Kennedy SJ (See CHP2/23), Leonard Sheil SJ, James McCann SJ and Michael Pelly SJ (See CHP2/33).

A file of letters from Lord Rosse (The Castle, Parsonstown) to Dr Charles Russell. Includes a letter congratulating Dr. Russell on his election to President of Maynooth College (22 October 1857, 3pp).

A file of letters from members of the Clongowes Wood College SJ community (mostly) to Irish Frs Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ (1912-1922), Fr John Fahy SJ (1922-1931) and Fr John R MacMahon SJ (1941-1947) as follows :

1. Letter from Mr Edward F Ryan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ concerning a request to Mr Ryan's mother by the Rector of Clongowes Wood College, Fr Nicholas J Tomkin SJ that outstanding debts be paid to Clongowes for his brother's education at Clongowes. Mr Ryan was a scholastic on Regency at Clongowes at this time (7pp);
2. Letter from Fr Matthew Devitt SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ concerning a letter he had received from The Parish Priest of St Patrick & St Brigit, Clane County Kildare, Rev James Colgan, and this letter is attached. Fr Devitt was lecturing in Milltown Park Sj at the time (7pp);
3. Letter from Fr John Neary SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ thanking him for the number and selection of books which Fr Noland had sent to Fr Neary for the boys (10 September 1913, 5pp);
4. Letter from Mr Matthew Bodkin, Clongowes Wood College SJ, to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ seeking admittance to the Society of Jesus. This letter is dated 27 May 1914, and on 31 August 1914, Mr Bodkin entered the noviceship at St Stanislaus College, Tullabeg (6pp);
5. Letter from Mr Henry A Johnson SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ responding to the Provincial's request that he study Irish. Mr Johnson is suggesting that he sped some time in Galway, in order to get a good start. Mr Johnson was a scholastic at Clongowes Wood College SJ on Regency at this time (27 May 1914, 4pp);
6. Letter from Fr William O'Keeffe SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ suggesting that since the current Prefect of Studies Fr James Daly is to be absent, then Fr Provincial should appoint Fr Dominic Kelly SJ as "full" replacement Prefect of Studies, rather than that task being shared by Fr Kelly and Fr Rector, Nicholas J Tomkin SJ (September 1914, 4pp);
7. Letter from Fr David Gallery SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ representing his misgivings about Fr Provincial's desire to send him to Malta. Fr Gallery perceives it as some sort of "punishment" for an unknown transgression (21 June, 1915, 4pp);
8. Letter from Fr Victor Lentaigne SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ thanking him for his letter on the occasion of his 50th anniversary as a Jesuit (30 September 1915, 2pp);
9. Letter from Br James Donoghue SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ requesting permission to visit his family in Dublin (18 August 1916, 3pp);
10. Letter from Fr John A Byrne SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ fulfilling his obligations as a House Consultor (8 January 1920, 6pp);
11. Letter from Fr Martin Corbett SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ suggesting a change in the current custom of ordering and buying goods and supplies for the College. Fr Corbett was Procurator of Clongowes at the time (21 January 1920, 2pp);
12. Letter from Fr Thomas Shuley SJ to Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ fulfilling his obligations as a House Consultor (5 January 1925, 3pp);
13. Letter from Fr Michael Meaney SJ to Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ fulfilling his obligations as a House Consultor and Prefect of Studies. In this he raises a general question about gossip mongering in the community and Province and its damaging effects. He also encourages Fr Provincial to send Mr Maurice Dowling SJ and Mr Matthew Bodkin, current Regents to Theology. In the case of Mr Bodkin, Fr Meaney suggests that an unhelpful relationship between Mr Bodkin and the Rector, Fr John Joy SJ, is having a negative effect on Mr Bodkin (29 June 1926, 6pp);
14. Letter from Fr Charles Barrett SJ to Irish Fr Provincial John R MacMahon SJ concerning the "Clongowes Certificate" and its recognition by the Registration Council. Fr Barrett was prefect of Studies at Clongowes Wood College SJ at the time. The "Clongowes Certificate" allowed Jesuit scholastics to do the equivalent of the Higher Diploma in Education at Clongowes, and taught by approved Jesuit teachers (12 August 1942, 1p).

A file of letters from Mr Aubrey Gwynn SJ, Clongowes Wood College SJ to Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ, mostly written from Clongowes Wood College SJ, and one from Plater's Hall, Oxford. He writes mostly about maintaining a relationship with Oxford, by having his name entered on the "books" at Oxford, as well as confirmation of his award of a B.Litt. at Oxford, and the award of the "Cromer Prize" at Oxford. At the time of writing, Mr Gwynn had just returned from private study at Oxford University and was engaged in Regency at Clongowes.

A file of letters from Mr Edward J Boyd Barrett SJ, Clongowes Wood College SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ. Matters covered in these letters have to do with his writings, and the censorship of same by the Society before publication; the circumstances of and a request to assist his brother Mr Charles Boyd-Barrett; the setting up of the "Clongowes Social Work Club'. Included also is a letter of approval for one article from Fr Dominic Kelly SJ, who had acted as one of the censors. Mr Edward J Boyd Barrett was a scholastic on Regency at Clongowes Wood College SJ during this period of the letters.

A file of letters from Mr Joseph P Walsh SJ, Clongowes Wood College SJ to Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ concerning his leaving of the Society. Physical deafness and the unlikely curing of that seems to have been a significant part of his decision (8pp).

Holograph letters and typewritten letters by Mr Willie Doyle SJ while: at Clongowes Wood College to his mother and father, and sister Lena (6 April 1897 - 1898); undertaking philosophy at Enghien, Belgium to his mother and father (2 October 1898 - 3 June 1899); at St. Mary’s Hall, Stonyhurst College, England to his mother and father (14 October 1900 - 31 March 1901); at Clongowes Wood College to his mother and father, and sister Mai (18 December 1901 - 5 August 1903); undertaking theology at Milltown Park (23 December 1904 - Easter 1906).

Letters from Mrs Van Wijk, 17 Chelsea, The Esplande, Durban, South Africa to Miss Freda Morris, Shirley Cottages, 6 West Walk, Dorchester, Dorset, England and Fr Patrick Morris SJ, Clongowes Wood College, Naas, County Kildare.

Letters from Rev. Henry Young, St Joseph's to his brother Fr Charles Young SJ on litanies and station pictures. Envelopes indicates material sent onto Fr Edmund O'Reilly SJ, Milltown Park, Dublin, post 1861.

A file of letters from S. P. Redington, solicitors concerning the estate of Fr John Errington SJ. Refers to the will of George A. Nicolls (Fr Errington was named, amongst others, as one of the beneficiaries of this will and ultimately came to inherit the estates in Kildare and Westmeath. George A. Nicolls died without issue and his estate passed to his brother Archibald Dowdell Nicolls. The latter also died without issue and the estate was inherited by Fr John Errington SJ).

A file relating to Sir Robert Peel (eldest son of Sir Robert Peel, Prime Minister), Chief Secretary for Ireland 1861 - 1865. Includes a letter from Robert Peel to Dr. Charles Russell offering him a position on the Board of National Education (16 January 1864, 4pp). Includes a draft reply from Dr. Charles Russell accepting the position (n.d., 2pp). Includes a letter from Robert Peel to Dr. Charles Russell remarking that he has resigned the position of Chief Secretary for Ireland. Remarks that he is greatly disappointed not to have been able to obtain '...the government sanction...of the House of Commons for the erection of the Chapel so much needed for the use of your students...' (17 November 1865, 5pp).

A file of letters from William E. Gladstone to Dr Charles Russell concerning research on British history that both men are involved in. Includes a letter referring to correspondence held in the Vatican Archives that would be of interest (20 August 1864, 3pp). Includes a letter referring to Maynooth College and repairs that need to be carried out (16 November 1864, 4pp).

A file of letters from William H. Gladstone to Dr Charles Russell. Includes a letter thanking Dr Russell for a pamphlet. Refers to the death of Lord and Lady Kildare's daughter (2 January 1867, 4pp). Includes a letter assuring Dr Russell that he will make an appeal to his father (W.E. Gladstone) on behalf of '...Mr. Du Noyer's family...' (the artist George Victor Du Noyer). (13 May 1871, 2pp).

A file relating to William Henry Bliss. Includes letters from William Bliss to Dr Charles Russell and copies of Dr. Russell's letters to William Bliss. Includes 4 letters from William Bliss to Fr Matthew Russell SJ concerning the publication of the correspondence in the Irish Monthly (22 March 1880 - 24 September 1893, 4 items).

Holograph letters and one typewritten letter by Willie Doyle: as a schoolboy in Ratcliffe College, Leicestershire, England to his brother Bob and mother (30 May 1886 - 9 April 1887); as a Jesuit novice at St Stanislaus, Tullabeg, County Offaly to his mother and father, and sisters Mai and Lena (8 August 1891 - 9 July 1892); as a scholastic at Milltown Park, Dublin to his father and brother Bob (31 May - Christmas 1893) and to Brother Cahill on finishing his noviceship (8 June 1893) and at Clongowes Wood College, County Kildare to his mother and father, and brothers Bob and Charles (3 September 1894 - 23 August 1896).

Letters, mostly to Irish Fr Provincial discussing the declining circulation 'An Timire', the Irish Messenger of the Sacred Heart and proposals to issue the magazine on a quarterly, rather than monthly basis.

Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial from possible candidates and various parish priests seeking information on and interviews to discuss, the possibility of entrance into the Society of Jesus. Also includes applications to join the Society; letters from those who have been accepted and letters concerning financial support from novices’ families.

A file of letters relating to Fr Denis Murphy's work on behalf of the cause of the Irish Martyrs. Includes Fr Ryan, Reginlad Walsh O.P., Fr John Morris SJ, Percy Barron (Cistercian Priest), Sr Benedict Maria, Gilbert Dolan (Benedictine monk), J Clement Fowler (Benedictine monk),

A file relating to Fr James Daly SJ's health. Includes a letter from Mr DJ Crowley (2pp) and Mr PM Ging (3pp), both of Hartfield House (Retreat), Drumcondra, Dublin, and from Michael F Cox, [medical doctor], 26 Merrion Square, Dublin (2pp) to Fr Nicholas J Tomkin SJ (Rector), Clongowes Wood College SJ, County Kildare concerning Fr James Daly SJ. Remarks that he is not fit to return to one of the Society's houses. Suggests not sending him to St John of God's, but perhaps to Waterford or England for a complete change.

A file of letters, and one article, to and from Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ, concerning a new building at Clongowes Wood College SJ - the "1929" building

• article from 'The Clongownian', entitled "Structural Changes in Clongowes 1814-1932" (8pp);
• copy of undated commentary notes on the 'New Buildings, Clongowes Wood College' from Fr John Fahy SJ (2 copies, 1p each);
• letter from Fr Timothy Corcoran SJ, St Ignatius, Leeson Street Dublin, in response to a request from Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ for his views on the new building at Clongowes (14 May 1927, 2pp);
• letter from Fr George R Roche, Mungret College SJ, Limerick, in response to a request from Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ for his views on the new building at Clongowes (17 May 1927, 2pp);
• letter from Fr Thomas V Nolan, St Francis Xavier, Gardiner Street, Dublin, in response to a request from Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ for his views on the new building at Clongowes (17 May 1927, 3pp);
• letter from Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ to Fr General Wlodimir Ledóchowski SJ's English Assistant Fr John Coyne SJ indicating the desire to build a new building at Clongowes (in Latin, 23 May 1927, 3pp);
• response to Fr Fahy's letter to Rome, in Latin (8 June, 1927, 1p);
• further response to Fr Fahy's letter to Rome, in Latin (19 June 1927, 1p);
• response to 19 June 1927 letter from Rome by Fr Fahy outlining the process of decision making. in Latin (18 November 1927, 2pp);
• response to 18 November 1927 letter of Fr Fahy from Rome, in Latin (9 December 1927, 1p);
• formal letter from Fr Fahy that Clongowes be allowed to borrow monies for the purpose of the new "1929" building, in Latin (19 April 1929, 1p);
• letter from Mr Joseph Wrafter, Stonecutters Union of Ireland, Trades Hall, Capel Street, Dublin, to Fr Fahy, raising concerns about new materials that may be used in the new building at Clongowes - stone from abroad and a new substance called "cement". He is urging Fr Fahy to use only Irish stone on the buildings (14 May 1929, 1p).