1847. Georgetown. August 3^rd. Wrote for tomorrow's packet to Mr. Jerningham, Manager of London Joint Stock Bank, enclosing a Bill of Exchange for 7,500 francs, desiring him place same in deposit on receipt of payment - also to J. Ryan, Mr. O'Sullivan, Kinsale, Rev^d Mr. Davies and the Marchioness de Ponta Delgada, Lisbon [and] Lucy Frankland, 5 German Terrace, Birkenhead, Cheshire.

Wrote also to R^t Rev^d D^r Murdoch, and Mrs. Thomas, 53 Clarendon Square, Somers Town, London.

Mrs. O'Brien wrote to Rev^d Mr. Philips enclosing two notices prepared by J. R. - one for the Freeman - the other for the Tablet. Forwarded also a letter from Mrs. O'Beirne.

In my letter to Mr. Jerningham gave instructions for the payment of two year's Tablet - 1846 and 1847.

4^th. S. Dominic's day. The first time that five Masses have been celebrated on this day in the church of Georgetown.

5. The Court of Policy decided today in favour of my petition for payment of arrears of salary to Mr. Knaresboro'.

8. Got possession of S. Joseph's last night. Looked over the premises with the view to arranging it for reception of Nuns and schools. Received convert - Mr. Simms.

9. Several carpenters today employed in looking at proposed alterations in S. Joseph's.

15. Grand Pontifical High Mass, which gave great satisfaction to the Congregation.

1847. Georgetown. August 16^th. Rev^d J. Knaresboro' called for his and Rev^d L. Kelly's letters of ordination. Refused the latter testimonials - gave but a qualified one to the former.

A conversation with the Rev^d J. Corrêa respecting his duties, and the amount of his debts.

17. A most insane dishonest letter this morning from Fr. Joachim resigning faculties etc. Sent for him, but he refused to come, meaning to act dishonestly.

Went down to Fraschini's [Fraskini] accompanied by Rev^d J. Fitzgerald, Rev^d J. O'Connor and J. Reed. The dishonest little wretch wished to walk off with the money which he gave Mr. Knaresboro' to keep. His bearing was most insolent. Suspended him and interdicted his departure from the Colony without my permission.

Made him give up the money, $950 of which was due to me for passage and outfit, board etc. and cash advanced on my acc^t. by J. Reed.

18. Called at the Guiana Bank and deposited $3,500 at 3 per cent per annum - also $320 current account. Drew bills on London Commercial Bank for £600.

1847. Georgetown. August 18^th. Wrote to Choiselat-Gallien enclosing Mother Regis's letter to the Propagation of the Faith - also to Cardinal Fransoni calling for annexation of Grenada, S. Vincent, Barbados and Tobago - mentioned the departure of the three priests.

Forwarded letters from Nuns to Mrs. Comerford, D^r Browne and Miss Blake, stepdaughter of Mr. O'Brien, Cork - also two Guiana newspapers.

Wrote to the Governor saying that I substituted Rev^d J. O'Connor instead of Rev^d Joachim Corrêa.

Mr. LaRoche leaves in the morning for Martinique - commissioned him to bring me 1 Holy water pot for church - two for S. Joseph's - also a bell and prie dieu.

Wrote Mr. O'Coghlan, Charleville.

19. Rev^d Messrs. Knaresboro' and Kelly sailed this morning in the Packet.

27^th. The Eve of S. Augustin - conveyed my dear Ursulines to S. Joseph's - Benediction of the most Holy Sacrament.

28. Said the first Mass in the new monastery - all the little community most cheerful and happy.

30^th. August 1847 - Feast of S. Rose of Lima. Convent schools opened - a very small beginning - 17 externs and a day pupil - the latter Fanny Goodman.

Hired the Coolie Michael.

31. A little daughter of Barrack Sargeant [sic] Byrne admitted to the school of S. Joseph as a day pupil.

A most repentant letter from Fr. Joachim.

Bad news from Berbice respecting the Catechist - also grave insinuations against Mr. Kelly just left.