Legal documents and correspondence regarding St. Joseph's Church: Decree (1841) by Francis P. Kenrick, Bishop of Philadelphia to Ignatius Combs, S.J.; Note (c. 1841) concerns history and property of Jesuits in Philadelphia; Indenture [Deed (1842)] between Peter Havermans, S.J., and Revs. John McElroy, Ignatius Comos and Benjamin A. Young, S.J., is attached to document [certificate] signed by Secretary of State Daniel Webster; List of standing debts of St. Joseph's Residence (1845); Map of St. Joseph's lots (1844) along with suggestions by Joseph Donath addressed to James Ryder, S.J.; Map of Willings's Alley; Note concerns the purchase and sale of the Borie Lots; St. Joseph's Residence Accounts (1845-46) and Fructus spiritualis; Letter (Feb. 19, 1848) of J.M. Smith concerns purchase of the McCall property; Map of St. Joseph's property and property purchased (1848); Note of Rev. Louis DeBarth concerns Willings Alley property; History of Old St. Joseph's Church by Martin Griffin (1882); Two copies-Brief of Titles [title deeds (1820)] to St. Joseph's Church lands; Letter (Mar. 27, 1810) from Michael Egan, Bishop of Philadelphia discusses deeds by Elizabeth Beaker and James B. Smith to Francis Beeston; Brief of Titles [Second set]; List of papers [essentially deeds] in the residence at the old chapel; Memorandum of the papers sent to Fr. Kenny (May 13, 1833); Letters of Attorney (1807) of Robert Molyneux, S.J., to John Rosseter; Bishop Egan's obligation to Fr. Neale (Nov. 6, 1812). **Former finding aid locations: 119_22_4; 63W1-Z3**

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Jesuits. Maryland Province -- Records and correspondence; Philadelphia (Pa.);

1733-1882

Text; Financial records; Manuscripts (Documents);

Archives of the Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus (GTM.000119); Box 56; Folder 5;