Letter from M.J. Curran to Hagan

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Curran, Michael J.

Hagan, John, 1873-1930

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Holograph letter from M.J. Curran, Archbishop's House, Dublin, to Hagan, asking him to assist the O.S.A. messenger who brings the dividends to Rome. He met Fr. Angelus who found very valuable manuscripts for the history of the Irish O.S.F.C. province in Troyes. Asking about the Propaganda papers. Giving a detailed account of the archbishop's health. Stating he will send Hagan news via Fr. Canice; the lieutenant colonel [...] told Curran that Hagan was well. Relating of the efforts by Dublin priests to settle a labour dispute. Mentioning that 'the Crossna C.C.' (O'Flanagan) is settled down with faculties in Roscommon; 'Jarlath' [Archbishop of Tuam] forced the hand in the situation but 'Asicus' [Bishop of Elphin]'s letter of appointment was insulting in tone. Remarking on an article in the Morning Post claiming that the Irish College does research on the 16th century which benefits the empire. On the current situation, he states that the atmosphere created by proclamations, trench helmets and tanks continues to have a satisfactory effect. Only a few antediluvians advocate a 'constitutional policy' now; those who will abstain can still see that only one party can do anything- believing that at the next election Sinn Fein will have 78 members, and the Party only one. Adding some diocesan news; the transcription work done by Fr. [Woulfe]; asking for documents on English martyrs since he does not want to beg from Westminster.