January 1^st. 1847. Wrote letters to go by tomorrow's W. India Mail to J. Reed and Rev^d Mr. Knaresboro' - posted them myself. Sent several newspapers also.

Dined with Bishop Griffiths. He had been to the Colonial Office, but Lord Grey being busily engaged he was transferred to Mr. Hawes, who transacted business with him. The object of the interview was to acquiesce in a modification of an objectionable passage in the last despatch - for which purpose the Bishop was requested to send back the despatch, and that an amended one would be returned instead. With the four letters, two on the side of the Govt. and two on that of the Bishop, the business was to terminate. More has been conceded than I expected, but still I do not feel perfectly independant [sic]. The wording of the proposed form of gazetting is not respectful, tho' in substance it is not objectionable. Wrote a note to J. Reed on my return to my lodgings communicating the above to him. In my letter to Mr. Knaresboro' I charged him to make known to Mr. Kelly that any intentional opposition to the arrangements already in existence would subject him to Suspension. Notified my intention of sending out by mail of 17^th. inst. instructions for the Jubilee. Desired him and J. Reed to make arrangements for raising a Subscription for relief of the distress in Ireland.

Called at the West India Steam Office, P. Moorgate Street, and consigned a small box to be forwarded by tomorrow's Mail to Demerara, for which I paid freight seven shillings and sixpence. The box contained three small bottles of Holy Oils, six Ursuline Manuals, ten dozen crosses, one directory, six numbers new Catholic penny-halfpenny magazine, and newspapers.

2. Nothing has occurred this day worth noting. I have been thinking, however, that under the new arrangement proposed by the Colonial Office, which is substantially faultless except in as much as regards my own rank and dignity, that my position would be rendered more independent if I could manage to do without the salary, and appoint two priests in Georgetown to be recipients of the Stipends allotted to that Mission.

3. I am surprised that D^r Taylor, Mr. Troy and M. Kelly have not acknowledged the receipt of my letters of the 23^rd. ult.

The more I reflect on the question of giving up my salaried dependance [sic] on Govt. the more my mind becomes reconciled to it. I am only puzzled how and when to make known my mind to Lord Grey without damage to other parts of the new arrangement. Sent a Dispatch and Punch to S. Henry.

1847. 4 January. Mrs. Browne, an intimate friend of J. Reed, told me this evening that she did [not] know what would become of him if he had not come out with me, for that to her knowledge he was daily before leaving London in the direst necessity. A newspaper from S. Henry.

5^th. A letter from D^r Taylor and a newspaper from Mr. Troy. D^r T. rejoices in having got rid of Mallon, who was playing a game - he was in actual correspondence with one of the English Bishops while in Carlow.

6^th. Paid Mrs. Brown for the Ursuline manuals, crosses etc. forwarded by last mail to Demerara, as also for sundry disbursements to date.

Looked at the new Jesuit church, Berkeley Square. The site, one would suppose (being in a mews), is not very eligible - but the difficulty of getting ground in so central a part of the West End must no doubt [be] very great - when finished it promises to be a very respectable building - the architecture is Gothic.

7. Called at a shop in Regent Street, and looked at some lamps. One of the firm had been in Demerara and promised to furnish me with an estimate and design for a church lamp etc.

1847. London. 8^th. January. Received letters from Demerara - one from Rev^d Mr. Knaresboro' - the other, thrice redirected, being from the President of the Propagation at Lyons, from Mrs. Barry, and Father Lythgoe.

9. A weary time, this - no communication as yet from Lord Grey.

10. Sent a newspaper to S. Henry - a visit from W. Lee - employed myself during the day in arranging papers to place in the hands of O'Connor Don, who has come to town.

11. A letter from M. Kelly, and newspapers from S. Henry and Mr. Troy.

The lamp manufacturer called and exhibited a very nice pattern lamp - the price rather high.

Called on O'Connor Don, whom I had the good fortune to see. Left him a bundle of papers which he promised to ready tonight and that he would see Earl Grey tomorrow. Requested him to press for four things - 1^st. recognition of myself as V[icar] A[postolic]. 2^nd. Payment of arrears of salary to Fr. Joachim and payment of my substitute. 3^rd. The Executive in Demerara to be instructed not to obstruct the bounty of the Colonial Legislature in behalf of the Catholic Missions, and 4^th. To provide for the religious wants of the numerous additional emigrants now expected from the West Islands and the Canaries.

1847. London. January 12^th. Called on the Consul General of Spain and gave him a sovereign for the poor nuns of Cordova.

13. Visited the great brewery of Barclay and Perkins covering an area of 15 acres.

14. A visit from D^r Cox and a paper from Mr. Troy - called at Cox's hotel Jermyn St. and saw Mr. G. Berkeley, from whom I had a note this morning. Told him all about Lord G. and his movements.

Mr. French called yesterday. Gave an order for a large lamp and four bracket ones for the church of Georgetown to Greene and Niner, Oxford and Regent Streets.

A letter tonight from Mr. Berkeley giving me a sketch of what he wrote in the morning to Lord Grey, and enclosing Lord Grey's reply - a brief one indeed, and towards me particularly discourteous. Acknowledged Mr. B.'s letter and thanked him, begging him however not to move further in the matter at present. Left a card for O'Connor Don.

15. A letter from good Mr. Troy - always the same. Wrote in reply to Mr. T. A note from O'Connor Don which I enclosed to Mr. Troy. A visit from Bp. Griffiths, who left with me an extract copy of the last Dispatch of Lord Grey, and a copy of his letter to which the dispatch is a reply.

1847. London. 16th January. Dined with Bp. Griffiths. Saw the two original dispatches of Lord Grey. In yielding the principal [sic] of appointment, and substituting a less objectionable form of gazetting, he makes no scruple of wishing to sacrafice [sic] me. In both letters he speaks of indiscretion etc. in my published letters and others, and inquires if there is no authority to transfer me to another field of labour etc. What a judgment! Surely my lot is a hard one! persecuted on all sides.

Met the Rev^d Mr. Sisk who has just returned from Waterford, or rather Mount Melleray.

17^th. Posted several newspapers for Demerara. Wrote to J. Reed and enclosed Father Lythgoe's letter. Informed him of Lord Grey's ungracious and unjust assertions. Advised him to be on his guard - mentioned the order for the lamps and the cost - £29 exclusive of packing case.

A visit from Baron French and D^r King Berry King - the latter going to Jamaica. French let me into a secret concerning Mary Kelly - a young D^r in Paris named MacCarthy, nephew of Daly the Banker, has been paying his addresses to her, and it appears she likes him. Sent a newspaper to S. Henry.

1847. London. 18^th. January. Called on O'Connor Don - walked down to the Treasury with him and had a long conversation touching his interviews with Mr. Hawes in reference to B[ritish] Guiana. Wrote to D^r Griffiths and gave him carte blanche to treat with the Colonial Office on my behalf. A letter from J. Savage.

19. A note from O'Connor Don and one also from Grantley Berkeley - replied to the latter. A visit from D^r Griffiths.

Wrote to M. Kelly and Mr. Kenny, Richmond.

20. Paid Mrs. Browne her weekly bill £2.6.10.

Called at D^r Ferguson's, Halsley Street, and looked at the Convent of the Sisters of Mercy.

Enquired for Mr. Sisk at the Chelsea Chapel House.

In the course of conversation yesterday D^r Griffiths mentioned that Lord Grey, in talking of our affair with Governor Light, remarked in a tone of displeasure that " the Governor acted wrong too".

A note from Mr. Kenny confirming my suspicion of Mr. Daly's death.

21. Wrote to D^r Taylor enclosing extract of Lord Grey's last Dispatch. The Sun newspaper of this evening mentions the appointment of H. E. F. Young to the Lieutenant Governorship of the Cape of Good Hope in the room of Major General Hare. A letter from Mr. Adolph.

1847. London. January 22^nd. Received letters from D^r Cullen and Mr. Grantley Berkeley.

Wrote to Monsignor Brunelli - gave him an extract from Lord Grey's dispatch - informed him of the mansion I purchased for a convent and my desire to have permission, if permission from the Holy See be required, for the introduction of a Community of Nuns of either of the Institutes of the 'Sacred Heart", S. Dominic, Ursulines, Sisters of Mercy or Charity.

Applied for the annexation of Grenada, St. Vincent, Barbados and Tobago to Guiana - but should the Sacred Congregation decide upon annexing only one, pointed out Grenada as the only desirable one.

Asked for two places for Students in the College of Propaganda and for means to send them on.

Poor Mr. Daly the Stipendiary Magistrate died, I perceive, at Leguan on the 30^th. of November last.

Met Baron French, who starts tomorrow for Paris.

23. A letter and a paper this morning from Mr. Troy.

Called at Smythe Payne & Co. Bankers and received payment of Bill £156.1.7.

Placed £150 to my deposit account at the Commercial Bank - met Mr. Lucas.

1847. London. January 24^th. Called on Mrs. Daly at Tollington Park, Hornsey Road - found her in mourning. She expressed a desire to become a Catholic.

25. A newspaper from S. Henry.

Called at the Treasury to see O'Connor Don - a letter from Mrs. Daly.

26. A letter from Mr. Kelly. Wrote in reply.

Wrote also to J. Savage, for tomorrow's mail.

Saw O'Connor Don at the Treasury - told me that he had been with Mr. Hawes four times. Hawes complained that after doing so much for the Catholics of B[ritish] Guiana, widening the arrangement so as to make it acceptable etc., that they had not received one expression of thankfulness from D^r Hynes in acknowledgment of what they had done. I replied that they had not communicated with me and of course it was not to be expected that I would reply to a communication made to another party etc.

Received by West India mail a letter from Propaganda enclosing Bull of his present Holiness Pius the 9^th. giving me the title of Vicar Apostolic of B[ritish] Guiana, and bearing date 21 September 1846.

Also a letter from J. Reed, and one of Clancy's circulars redirected.

1847. London. Jan. 27. Paid Mrs. Browne her weekly Bill £1.17.3.

Wrote to D^r Taylor, Fr. White, Mrs. Haly, New Hall, S. Henry, Mr. Troy and Mr. Thompson, builder, Limehouse.

28. Wrote to the President of the Central Council of the Propagation of the Faith at Lyons enclosing report of wants and prospects of the Vicariate.

Wrote to Marcella Hynes.

29. A letter this morning from A. Henry and two newspapers from Mr. Troy.

O'Connor Don has sent back my papers.

I perceive by the Tablet that Bishop Wilson [Willson] of Hobart Town has come back to Europe.

30. A letter this morning from Mrs. Haly of New Hall.

Paid £2 for a dress coat.

Wrote to Mrs. Daly and to A. Henry.