1850. Dublin. July 1^st. A letter from D^r Taylor in reference to D^r Murphy of Hyderabad's claim for Scully's arrears.

2^nd. Wrote to D^r Taylor forwarding £17 on account of Mr. Scully - also to Bishop Walshe of Kilkenny.

3. A letter from Father Cippoletti of the most satisfactory description.

Called at the Custom House to see one of my cases opened.

Dined with Mr. Troy.

I find that the Bishop of Elphin has not left town as yet.

4. Sir Robert Peel's death is announced in this morning's papers.

Letters from Mother Regis, Mother Stanislas, Mrs. Gomez, Mrs. Barry, Fr. Lordan.

The sudden death of poor Victor Heyliger and the suicide of young Clune are mentioned.

Forwarded a letter from Mother Regis to Miss Jane Fitzgerald, Ennistymon, C^o. Clare, a candidate for the habit.

Mrs Cruise called. Anna was to sail in Lucknow on the 30^th June.

5^th. Left in the morning for Belfast where I arrived at 8 o'clock p.m.

6. Called at the Bishop's, who was from home - dined with the Priests - 6 in number - smart, intelligent and gentlemanly men.

7. Celebrated Mass in the Cathedral.

Dublin. 12^th July 1850. Returned from the North after a very agreeable trip.

One of the young clergyman of Belfast accompanied me to the Giant's Causeway and back. Saw several Clergymen on route - Mr. Coslett, P.P. Larne or Carrickfergus; Mr Fitzsimmon, Cushendall; Mr Killen, P.P. Ballycastle; Mr. Connor, P.P. Island of Rathlin; Mr [blank], P.P. Coleraine; and a Mr. Flanagan, P.P. of a parish in Derry adjoining Coleraine.

13^th. Received a letter yesterday from Fr. P. Doherty of Rome.

A note was presented to me this morning by a young lady named McDermott from the Prioress of S. Mary's, Usher's Quay, introducing her as a Postulant. This young person in address and appearance has much the advantage of Miss Mooney. Her father is a solicitor and has an appointment under the Bequests Act.

Wrote yesterday to the Reverend Mr. O'Loughlin of Belfast respecting the editor of the Vindicator, whom he thought would make a good subject for the ministry.

Also to Miss Jane Fitzgerald informing her that the outfit specified by Mother Regis and passage money are quite indispensable.

Ordered from a book seller in Belfast by the name of Read a dozen Bibles, two doz. Testaments and some prayer books, to go out by the first vessel of Sinclair & Boyd's sailing for Demerara.

Dublin. 1850. July 13th. 14. Called on *....* Sion Hill &c.

Mrs. Barry's address: 50 Park Street London.

Dined with Mr. Ennis.

Wrote to Mrs. Fitzgerald in acknowledgment of a very handsome contribution to our bazaar.

To the Prioress of Cabra in reference to Miss Mooney.

15. A letter from Miss Fitzgerald agreeing to the conditions specified.

From Revd. Mr. O'Loughlin, Belfast.

Miss J. Fitzgerald

Ballyshanny

Kilfenora - County Clare

Wrote to Mother Regis and Father Lordan.

Had an interview with Mrs. McDermott, the mother of our young Postulant. She seems a most respectable as well as religious lady. A young lady (Miss Fitzgibbon) accompanied her, a companion and friend of Miss McD., who is disposed also to join. She was educated with Aletta Taggart at New Hall, and was for eight months among the Sisters of Charity.

At 12 o'c. started from Kingstown and took leave of Mrs. Henry and family - at 1 sailed in the Eblana for Holy Head - arrived in 41/2 hours - proceeded by rail for Chester and Birkenhead, crossed the river by steamer and put up at the George Hotel Liverpool at 12 o'clock p.m.

16. Inquired after vessels for Demerara - there are 3 in the docks. The Parker, the Lord Elgin, and the Lancaster.

1850. July 16^th. Started from Liverpool for London at 113/4 o'c. - arrived at 83/4 p.m. - put up at the Webbs' Hotel.

17. Called at the Bank and drew a cheque for £28. 17. 3 - which leaves a balance of £400, besides £85.13.1 - dividend. Commissioned Mr. Jerningham to sell out of the British funds and purchase into the American.

Called on Mrs. Barry at 50 Park Street Grosvenor Square. I find the Lucknow from Berbice is consigned to George Booker, Liverpool.

19. Met Fr. Peter Smyth today. He is of the same mind with me respecting Folan's conduct.

20. Letters from dear Mother Regis and Mr. Lordan.

Took Mrs. Barry to New Hall, to arrange for Wilhelmina.

Received from Mrs. Barry for the Mission £100.

On the 18^th wrote to Father Doherty.

Promised Madam Stourton, New Hall, that I would remember her on the 5^th August - Mrs. Haly inquired after M. Kelly.

22. Letters from L. Dempsey, M. Kelly and Miss Fitzgibbon.

The sudden death of Fr. Cippoletti is announced in Father Dempsey's letter.

Deposited £120 at the L.J.S Bank.

Left for Bath accompanied by Mrs. Barry and her daughter Wilhelmina.

Took up my quarters with my old friend Mrs. Gomez.

Bath. July 23^rd. 1850. Visited Bristol and Clifton - in the latter place was much gratified with a visit to the Convent of the Sisters of Penance of S. Dominic. The Superior is a Madam O'Connor - called on the Bishop, D^r Hendren, with whom I had a long chat. At Bristol made the acquaintance of a D^r Gillen, D^r McIntosh and a respectable merchant named Ford.

24. Returned to town this evening.

25. Having given an order to sell my property in the 3/4 percent, the sale was effected yesterday, and realised £5,354.16.6, commission included - this sum - together with the last dividend £85.13.1 - ordered to be invested in the United States Stock 1051/2- 61/2 - 1867 - £5,440.9.7 total.

A note from Mrs G. Berkeley, kind and ladylike as ever - replied to it.

Wrote to M. Kelly recommending her to join Mrs. Gomez.

26. Called at the London Commercial Bank and took up £33.6.6 - leaving in deposit £500.

Drew a cheque at the London J.S. Bank for £5.0.0 to pay for mounting 3 brooches.

Called at Berrymede Priory with Mrs. Barry - Superior Mrs. De Wall.

A letter from Mrs. Cruise.

Wrote to Mrs. Cruise in reply, also to Mr. Booker of Liverpool in reference to the Lucknow.

London. July 27^th. 1850. The broker of the London Joint Stock Bank has purchased in my name

Balance of my own private account £100.13.4.

I find the dollar to be charged 4/6, which seems too high a rate of exchange.

28. Went out this morning to Berrymede Priory to say Mass. The Nuns have made me a present of a complete suit of vestments, cope, patina covers &c.

29. The anniversary of my consecration.

Went to Roehampton to see the beautiful place purchased by the Nuns of Berrymede. Spent two or three hours going over the grounds very agreeably, a Belgian Nun acting the cicerone - afterwards passed on to Richmond where we dined, Mrs Barry and her family being with me.

30. Paid Savory & More, Bond St., £14 for a medicine chest.

Wrote to Mother Regis, to go by next mail.

A visit from Revd. Mr. O'Dwyer offering himself for the Mission - he has been since 1841 on the London Mission, and must have been guilty of some indiscretion, since D^r Wiseman refuses giving him satisfactory testimonials.

31. Wrote to Mrs. MacDermott, Miss Fitzgerald, Mrs. Flanagan (Cabra), and Mrs. Gomez.

London. 31^st July 1850. Letters from Revd. P. O'Dwyer, Mrs. Gomez and Cap^t. Cleland - replied to all three.