Letter from M.J. Curran to Hagan

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Pontifical Irish College

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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. Stating that because of 'the unfortunate Morning Post incident' he cannot remain in Drumcondra. The interview was grossly 'cooked up', but decisive was that the archbishop's letter was believed to have been written by Curran. He believes it the culmination of libel that has been circulating at the hands of the (Ancient Order of Hibernians) 1912-1918, as well as inherent in the situation since the Longford election when Curran became known as '"the Archbishop's post-script"'. All agreed that the solution is his departure; warmly describing the archbishop's kindness despite his upset. On having been pressed as to a new placement he eventually named the vice-rectorship at the Irish College, Rome; (Archbishop Walsh) declared this to be in the hands of the rector. Asking for Hagan's opinion; adding that they would work well together and that he himself would be 'white-washed'; he intends to continue with the canonisation process. Then stating that Fair will travel out soon; recommending a payment of �130 per year as on a par with his professorship. Very brief comments on news from the U.S. being good; the public spirit standing firm as illustrated in the 'motor strike' � (Archbishop Walsh) refuses to apply for a permit.