| Summary: | Holograph letter from P.T. Keohane of M.H. Gill & Son Ltd., Dublin, to Hagan, wondering whether he had to change his plans to come to Ireland, having expected him. Then commenting on the visit of their mutual friend from St. John’s, Newfoundland [Fr. Rawlins], who has miraculously changed from a pale faced student into a robust 'devil-me-care' clergyman, 'a delightful soul'. He wrote to their friend in Sydney [Archbishop Sheehan], wishing him to confirm that he will not resign until he has other work, in the face of so many rumours. Commenting then that the 'Brewer' [Fr. Morrissey] is too independent for his own good. Brief news of Canon Doyle, Mooncoin, in connection with Fr. Ranahan, 'Canice'; he had put in a good word for Dr. McGrath with Sydney. Seán T. is smiling; joking Hagan may have to meet him in prison – the Free Staters do not forgive him for mentioning certain bloody deeds. Asking for a synopsis of events for the foregoing issues of 'Wine from the royal Pope'. 'Kevin' [.] misunderstood one of the characters as a Wolfe Tone – 'Stuckley forsooth!' Also stating that Sceilg is quite ill at present. Ironical remark about the forthcoming first issue of The Standard, as creating Catholic opinion, and as connected to his friend the canon in Claregalway.
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