Letter from J. MacCaffrey to Hagan

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Pontifical Irish College

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MacCaffrey, J.

Hagan, John, 1873-1930

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Holograph letter from J. MacCaffrey, St. Patrick�s College, Maynooth (County Kildare), to Hagan, expressing his belief that O'Riordan's death must have been a relief to himself and to Hagan; urging him not to overtax himself; sorry to see that little was done in June to help the financial problems of the College. Stating his certainty that Hagan would not object to being offered the rectorship; not foreseeing any trouble about it; asking for his opinion; Dr. Harty believes there is no other man for the post. He ought to be able to still pursue his historical research even as rector. Brief news of his holidays in his new motor car. Discussing the latest stage of work for the next issue of the Archivium, asking Hagan to compare proofs to original manuscript. Outlining the recent appointment of Paul Walsh, thanks to Hagan's document in his dossier. Some comments on a new book by the prefect of Dunboyne on the conscription issue in Ireland- arguing that it was the Irish bishops who blundered on it; advising to ignore it.