Letter from Fr. P.J. Hartigan to Hagan

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Hartigan, P.J.

Hagan, John, 1873-1930

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Typescript letter signed by Fr. P.J. Hartigan, St. Vincent November 1919 de Paul, Deseronto, Ontario (Canada), to Hagan, with an added note signed by Archbishop [M.J.] Spratt of Kingston, and handwritten draft letter [by Hagan] to 'Monsignore' [...]. Informing Hagan of a case that O'Riordan had assisted in, involving Fr. Charles Mea who is coming to Rome to appeal against canonical punishment given to him by the archbishop. Asking Hagan to employ a solicitor on their behalf if necessary; giving a lengthy description of Mea's perfidious character and ability; the clergy of Kingston signed a petition to Cardinal DeLai against restoring Mea. The lawyer is to prevent the complaint from being lodged at the Rota. Hagan has received assurances that the case will not be carried be-fore the Rota; asking [...] for help in finding a lawyer who can read English.