Letter from E. R. Morrissey to Hagan

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Morrissey, E.R.

Hagan, John, 1873-1930

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Holograph letter from [...] [E.R. Morrissey], to 'Carissimo' (Hagan), enclosing a document and declaring that they are almost quits (not extant). Announcing that Jim O'Reilly who had been at Clonliffe with them will see Hagan, bearing a letter of introduction from Kelly at Dunedin. Reporting that [James] Ryan of Cashel 'had his eye on Rome' �his chances are not great - and that [Martin Comey] also looks to the vice-rectorship; among the Dublin men Pat Dunne is often mentioned. Supposing that 'nothing will be done till October, when we will be spending a few Bob wiring our congratulations to you'. Elaborating how good a friend 'K.' [Keohane] is to Hagan; a brother could not have his interest more at heart or show more affection as during Hagan's illness. On current affairs, commenting that 'they don't take a shake out of us': while he cannot believe in a republic he believes that they are nearing 'an end of all tom-foolery'. Then mentioning colleagues who are ill including [...] Byrne, Scully, Staples; Donnelly is very sick and may die before Christmas. 'Joe' thinks his present chief a bad manager, but he is very hard to please.