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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" height=95 BGCOLOR="#006699" TEXT="#080000" background="35f6c5f3.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FFFBF0" FACE="Arial" ><B>County Carlow Coogan Immigrants</B></FONT><B>     |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="County Carlow Coogan Immigrants"><B>home</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="County Carlow Coogan Immigrants">Home</A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFFBF0" FACE="Symbol" >   ·   </FONT><A HREF="site_map.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Site Map">Site Map</A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFFBF0" FACE="Symbol" >   ·   </FONT><B>List of Letters</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFFBF0" FACE="Symbol" >   ·   </FONT><A HREF="family_history.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Family History from Letters">Family History</A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFFBF0" FACE="Symbol" >   ·   </FONT><A HREF="names.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Index of Names">Name Index</A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFFBF0" FACE="Symbol" >   ·   </FONT><A HREF="family_list.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Family List">Family List</A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFFBF0" FACE="Symbol" >   ·   </FONT><A HREF="news___politics.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Coogan Name in 19th Century NY News ">19th C. 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Matt Joyce’s father received letter from his son, but no mention in it of Matt Coogan’s son arriving safely. Michael and Catherine have been ill for three weeks with fever; Hugh is ill at present; James is working well in the shop; their mother is troubled because they have no news of their children abroad and the children at home are ill. Mathew is unemployed; fever and destitution are prevalent. Thomas Neil and Aunt Caulfield died; James Nolan of Aughabeg is ill; many are “pining away.” Mary Horn and Eleanor Sutton are ill, Stephen McDonald is recovering, Henry May is married. Bridget in Leighlinbridge had the fever, is recovered now, but her son Phillip Meany is ill.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Patrick Coogan</div> <div> Mathew Joyce</div> <div> Michael Coogan</div> <div> Catherine Coogan</div> <div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <div> James Coogan</div> <div> Thomas Neil of Ballyloughan</div> <div> Aunt/Anty/Anastasia Caulfield</div> <div> James Nowlan of Aughabeg</div> <div> Mary Horn</div> <div> Eleanor Sutton</div> <div> Stephen McDonald</div> <div> Henry May</div> <div> Matt Joyce</div> <div> Bridget Meany</div> <div> Phillip Meany</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 240 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1854_11_12"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1854.11.12</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id49.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mathew in Ballyloughan to His Immigrant ">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Mathew from Ballyloughan to Patrick in Harlem, NYC</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Bridget and Lawrence Meany are in NYC, James in Illinois. There is still great poverty in Ireland, and Mathew has hopes of immigrating soon. Mary Meany is still with Mathew's family; he has not heard from Bridget & Lawrence Meany in NYC. Margaret Coogan Doyle's youngest child died in County Carlow.  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> James Coogan</div> <div> Bridget Meany </div> <div> Mary Meany</div> <div> Mary Coogan Sexton</div> <div> [Cornelius Sexton]</div> <div> [Fannie Quinn Coogan]</div> <div> Mr. Bolton/Butler</div> <div> Hugh Coogan</div> <div> Catherine Coogan</div> <div> Mr. Brien</div> <div> George Parker</div> <div> Lawrence Meany</div> <div> Edward Byrne of Currenree</div> <div> Margaret Doyle</div> <div> [deceased Doyle son]</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 230 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1860"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1860.7.19</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="1860_7_19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael in Ballyloughan to His Brother J">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="230" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="42" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael from Ballyloughan to James in Lincoln, Illinois</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael received James’ address from Patrick in NYC; the family would be overjoyed to hear from James; their father died and was interred in Ballinkillen Cemetery in a huge funeral. Michael chastises James for not contacting his father before Mathew's death; Hugh, brother Matt, and Denis are learning the shoemaking trade; Denis is teaching Michael shoemaking; Patt told Michael to learn the building trade to obtain passage to America. Ireland had drought last year. Michael thanks James for the £16 which enabled their father to travel to Dublin for medical treatment and to the seashore for recuperation. Catharine is uneasy. Michael indicates that the family was displaced from their Ballyloughan home at the time of James' departure; Michael inquires whether James is a carpenter. The Doyles are well, and James' friends John O’ Brien, as well as James & John Tierney, are married and living nearby.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <div> Mathew Coogan I</div> <div> Mathew Coogan</div> <div> Denis Coogan</div> <div> Hugh Coogan</div> <div> Patrick Coogan</div> <div> James Doyle</div> <div> Margaret Doyle</div> <div> John O’ Brien</div> <div> James Tierney</div> <div> John Tierney</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 99 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1863_4_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1863.4.1</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id104.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael at Mt. Melleray to His Mother in">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to Mother, Brothers, Sisters from Mt. Melleray</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael arrived at Cappoquin Tuesday night. He was received at Mt. Melleray by Tom Joyce and examined by the Abbot, who then asked him to sing a hymn. He will join the choir. He saw Fr. O’ Bearne, who asked about Michael’s family.  Michael asks his family to send his certificate of baptism so that he can receive the habit, and he reminds them that the Abbot reads his letters.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Tom Joyce</div> <div> Fr. O’Bearne</div> <div> Fr. Morris</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 65 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1863_4_7"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1863.4.7</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id103.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael at Mt. Melleray to His Mother in">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to Mother, Brothers, Sisters</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> From Mt. Melleray, Michael describes the guest house in which he is a postulant; he will join the community; he asks for prayers.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Father Morris of St. Andrews Church</div> <div> Fr. O’ Bearne</div> <div> Margaret Coogan Doyle</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 97 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1863_4_13"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1863.4.13</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id98.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael at Mt. Melleray to His Mother, B">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to Mother, Brothers, Sisters</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael has joined the Mt. Melleray community. He recounts the routine of his days and nights, asks about sowing of the crops at home, asks whether his sister Catherine is going to emigrate with his brother Matt, and he sends thanks to Fr. Morris. </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Edward Byrne</div> <div> Catherine Coogan</div> <div> Fr. Morris</div> <div> Miss Ryan in convent & her brother David</div> <div> Mathew Coogan</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 160 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1863_4_27"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1863.4.27</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id117.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael at Mt. Melleray to His Mother, B">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to Mother, Brothers, Sisters</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> From Mt. Melleray, Michael received a letter from home about “so many of them” (cousins & friends?) emigrating to America; he is upset about “bad accounts” he has heard of America, directs the family to leave Mary (Meany) at home to assist his mother, describes the beauties of Melleray, and asks them to send money for masses for their mother and the safe passage of the emigrants. Hugh is in the shoemaking trade, Willy is to collect debts to the family for Michael’s shoemaking; Tom G. has Michael’s book; Michael sends two books to Mr. Darcy.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Mary Meany</div> <div> Mathew Coogan</div> <div> Patrick Darcy</div> <div> William Coogan</div> <div> Mrs. Shaughnessy</div> <div> Mrs. Murphy</div> <div> Denis Coogan</div> <div> Hugh Coogan</div> <div> Tom Garrett</div> <div> Mr. Darcy</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 160 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1863_5_16"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1863.5.16</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id152.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael to His Family in Ballyloughan, 1">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to Mother, Brothers, Sisters</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael announces that he has received the Cistercian lay brothers’ habit and the name of Brother Declan; he is working at shoemaking with a brother from Newtown; he gives the measurements of shoes for the Rev. Father and asks Hugh to make the sandal pattern; he consoles his mother regarding Matt and Catherine emigrating; he mentions people from home and sends messages to them. </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Mathew Coogan</div> <div> Catherine Coogan</div> <div> Margy Dobbins</div> <div> Patt Darcy</div> <div> William May</div> <div> Brother William</div> <div> James Doyle</div> <div> William Coogan</div> <div> Mrs. Flynn, Dungarven</div> <div> Mrs. Byrne</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 177 WIDTH="70"><div>  <A NAME="1864_8_16____"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1864.8.16 (?)</FONT></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="1864_8_16.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mathew in Harlem to His Brother James in">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Mathew in Harlem to James in Illinois after Mat’s arrival in NYC (1863)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Matt has written to James three times with no answer after James’ first letter<B>:</B> he wants to know about draft rioting in Illinois–as in NYC? Matt wants to visit and meet James’ wife and family. Matt received a letter from home<B>:</B> Michael is to take his first vows July 15, and Denis would immigrate were it not for the Civil War. Patt is with the NYC Police & earns $1000/yr. Cornelius Sexton is working on Ward’s Island; Mattworks at 27th St. & 7th Ave. Reddy Joyce is a conductor on 10th Ave. Matt attended a christening of Bridget’s youngest son; he gives James Mary Coogan Sexton’s address on 109th St. and 2nd Av.   </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> [Jane McMahon Townsend Coogan]</div> <div> James’ children</div> <div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <div> Michael Coogan</div> <div> Denis Coogan</div> <div> Patrick Coogan</div> <div> Cornelius Sexton</div> <div> Bridget Meany</div> <div> [Michael Meany]</div> <div> Reddy Joyce</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 82 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1864_10_21"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1864.10.21</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id153.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael to His Mother Family, 21 Oct. 1">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to Mother from Mt. Melleray</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> From Mt. Melleray, Michael writes spiritual counsel to his mother; he is concerned about sickness at home affecting his sister [Margaret?] and family; he asks Denis and Mary Meany to behave well; he is glad to hear his brothers in America are well and thanks God and his mother for his vocation. He promises prayers.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> [Margaret Coogan Doyle]</div> <div> Denis Coogan</div> <div> Mary Meany</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 82 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1864_12_22"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1864.12.22</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id102.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael to His Mother in Ballyloughan, 2">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Michael to Mother</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Matthew is in NYC, Denis at home; Michael writes that he advised Matt not to bring Denis to NYC at this time; he asks his mother to thank the neighbors for their donations to the Abbey, encloses Agnus Dei prayer cards, and advises about Christmas intentions for prayers. the Mt. Melleray brothers from Carlow are well.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Mr. and Mrs. Walsh</div> <div> Denis Coogan</div> <div> Mathew Coogan</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 66 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1866_2_13"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1866.2.13</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id141.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael at Mt. Melleray to His Brother W">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to William, a monk in (Dublin?) Ireland </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> William is in a religious order. From William, Michael heard for the  2nd time of  the death of his sister Mary Coogan Sexton in NYC.  Unexpected death is a warning to be prepared, he advises; Michael wrote to console his mother. He asks William to obey his superiors.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Mary Coogan Sexton</div> <div> [Catharine Nolan Coogan]</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 82 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1867_6_7"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1867.6.7</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to William in Ireland RE: emigrating to America</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Second page missing?</div> <div> Catharine and Hugh reached America safely. William is in a religious order in Ireland and is considering going to the US; Michael tells of an account from America he received from Hugh Wednesday; William is planning to visit Michael. </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <div> Hugh Coogan</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 99 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1867_8_7"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1867.8.7</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id51.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael at Mt. Melleray to His Immigrant">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to Mother in NYC about her safe arrival with Mary Meany and Hugh</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> His mother arrived safely with Mary Meany and Hugh in NYC: Michael received her letter on the 23rd; she is well, comfortable, and able to fulfill her religious duties. Michael thanks God for her safe arrival, hopes her children will fulfill their duties to her, regrets something he said to Hugh before Hugh left. Michael is happy that Mary Meany is still with his mother and helpful to her.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <div> Hugh Coogan</div> <div> Mary Meany</div> <div> NYC Coogan immigrants</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 115 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1867_9_27"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1867.9.27</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to William in County Galway</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> William is in Galway serving a religious order; Michael searched the directory for William’s address; Michael heard from America in August; all are well and asking for William’s address, which Michael could not send; Margaret told Michael William was in Galway; Michael had sent him a message through Hugh about William visiting Michael but now asks William to disregard it and to take advice from his Confessor. </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Hugh Coogan</div> <div> Margaret Doyle</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 82 WIDTH="70"><div>  <A NAME="1868__1____"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>1868 #1 (?)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to William in Ireland</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> A fragment from a longer letter<B>:</B> William is in an order different from Michael's own, and Michael asks about its religious practices. He is solicitous of William's health; William was in Dublin; Michael mentions a letter from NYC of the previous Aug. and offers to send William prayers and any "proper" letter that comes from America.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Unnamed brothers of Cistercian Order</div> <div> William Coogan</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 181 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1868_4_19"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1868.4.19</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to William to in Ireland</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael received a letter from Hugh in March, but did not answer during Lent; Hugh asked whether William had "anything to say," and Michael offers to "convey" William's feelings by a May 1 letter to Hugh. Hugh has been unemployed, the winter severe. Catharine is well but fretting about William not being contented: Patt and Matt wrote to William last year about what to expect in the US: there is  little religion in America & much disrespect for priests or brothers; Hugh wrote to Michael that William wanted to join a religious order in America; their mother wanted him to stay in Ireland, but they will send for him if he is not content to stay. Michael feels that William should content himself in Ireland and not go to America.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Hugh Coogan</div> <div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <div> Patrick Coogan</div> <div> Mathew Coogan</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 99 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1868_6_11"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1868.6.11</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to William RE: William immigrating</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> More about William emigrating<B>:</B> Michael received a letter from America; Matt will send money to William's passage  to America; Michael wants particulars of the trip and invites William to see him at Mount Melleray before emigrating; William should ask prayers of the fathers and brothers with whom he lives; he will leave from Queenstown.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Mathew Coogan</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 181 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1868_8_20"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1868.8.20</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id113.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="James in Illinois to His Brother William">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> James to William:  invitation and directions to Dubuque & Illinois</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> James expresses sorrow over his mother's poor health, and he expresses happiness over hearing of William's arrival in NYC. He invites William to Lincoln & tells William that Jane's eyesight is not better<B>;</B> she plans to see a Chicago MD in spring. James is sorry to hear of Mrs. Doyle's illness, comments that Patt does not consider many of the family, except Hugh, decent, asks for news of Matt and family, asks whether Denis is married and whether Philip Meany has joined the NY Police yet, asks William to see Margaret often, as James would if he could. He gives William general directions to Illinois & Dubuque and comments that a month's visit is necessary for William to answer all James' questions about "the old country."</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Michael Coogan</div> <div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <div> Jane McMahon Townsend Coogan</div> <div> Kate Coogan (b. 1860)</div> <div> Mrs. Doyle</div> <div> Denis Coogan</div> <div> Hugh Coogan</div> <div> Mrs. Meany</div> <div> Phillip Meany</div> <div> Mathew Coogan</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 165 WIDTH="70"><div>  <A NAME="1868__2____"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>1868 #2 (?)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Michael to Mother</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Catharine had sent a donation (thanksgiving for safe arrival) for masses, which Michael received. There are doubts about William being content to stay in Ireland; Michael can say but little about William, who was not able to visit Michael but went to Dublin June 1, then to Galway to an address unknown to Michael; Michael took some step, discussed with Hugh beforehand, with regard to William. The family can send a letter for William to Michael; Michael has already forwarded Hugh’s letter to William. He is glad to hear from Patrick and Bridget, who are prospering, and he asks to be remembered to Denis and Hugh and all others of the family.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> William Coogan</div> <div> Hugh Coogan</div> <div> Denis Coogan</div> <div> Patrick Coogan</div> <div> Bridget Coogan Meany</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 321 WIDTH="70"><div>  <A NAME="1869_8_10____"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>1868/9.8.10 (?)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id91.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Margaret Coogan Doyle in County Carlow t">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image (A)</div> <div> image (B)</div> <div> image (C)</div> <div> image (D)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Margaret to William: news from Carrigbeg, Co, Carlow</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> William wrote to Margaret after he reached NYC; Margaret is happy to hear that her NYC relatives are well and that Hugh is doing well in business. She gives the prices of heifers and hay, etc. There is little work for her husband, but they have provisions for the winter. News of the neighbors from Carrigbeg<B>:</B> Mrs. Byrne's family is ill with the fever, which is still prevalent in County Carlow. Thomas died but Bridget and Frank recovered; Mrs. Murphy of Scalp died suddenly, and John Caulfield drowned; Mrs. Bryan sends greetings; Lawrence Bryan Taylor [Tailor?] and family are well; F. Nolan of Aughabeg sends greetings; the Joyces in America should send help to their mother--Dan and Margaret can do little for her. Margaret wants news of the Kelleys; William will see James on the way to Dubuque; Margaret gives news of the birth of her son William the same night that William visited her to leave a farewell on his journey to the immigrant ship.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <div> James Doyle</div> <div> Hugh Coogan</div> <div> William F. Doyle</div> <div> John Evans</div> <div> Mrs. Byrne & Thomas Byrne, Bridget & Frank Byrne</div> <div> William Byrne</div> <div> Dr. Omar?</div> <div> Lawrence Bryan</div> <div> F. Nolan of Aughabeg / Bagenalstown</div> <div> Margaret Joyce</div> <div> Kelleys</div> <div> James Coogan</div> <div> Michael Coogan</div> <div> Patrick Coogan</div> <div> [Lizzie Coogan]</div> <div> Denis Coogan</div> <div> Mary Meany</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 115 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1868_12_15"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1868.12.15</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id144.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="William in Dubuque to His Brother Matt i">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> William to his brother Matt from New Mellery, Dubuque, Iowa</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> From New Melleray, Dubuque, William asks Matt to have Margaret Doyle send his certificate of Baptism from the church in Bagenals-town; William's health is "perfect"; he has joined the order and realizes he does not belong to the world but is content; he needs the certificate to receive the Cistercian habit; he wrote to James, no answer yet; he asks Mary Meany to be obedient to Catharine; he sends greetings to Patt, Mr. Sexton, Bridget, and their families.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Margaret Doyle</div> <div> Brother Declan</div> <div> Mary Meany</div> <div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <div> Patrick Coogan</div> <div> Cornelius Sexton</div> <div> Bridget Coogan Meany</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 160 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1869_2_8"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1869.2.8</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id139.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="William from Dubuque to His Brother Matt">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> William to Matt from New Mellery</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> From New Melleray<B>:</B> William promptly received the certificate of baptism from Margaret. Matt had encouraged William to enter New Melleray; now William asks Matt to consider a religious vocation for himself; William wrote to James in November, no answer; he expects a letter from Brother Declan. He is glad to hear from Margaret, but expresses sorrow over the deaths of John Caulfield and Thomas Byrne; Mary Meany is still with her grandmother Catharine; William sends greetings to Patrick, Cornelius Sexton, and Bridget.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> James Coogan</div> <div> Brother Declan</div> <div> John Caulfield</div> <div> Thomas Byrne</div> <div> Margaret Doyle</div> <div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <div> Mary Meany</div> <div> Patrick Coogan</div> <div> Cornelius Sexton</div> <div> Bridget Meany</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 144 WIDTH="70"><div>  <A NAME="1868__3____"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>1868 #3 (?)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id95.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Margaret Coogan Doyle in County Carlow t">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image (A)</div> <div> image (B)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Margaret to Mother about William & Margaret's Son William Doyle</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Mary Meany has married [Paul Byrne]. Hugh has a new trade; Patt and his child [Lizzie] are well. Margaret apologises for not accompanying William to the port when he left Ireland and reports that her son William was born the very night her brother William left! Margaret and family hope to go to NY soon; her children are choosing their trades; letters from her mother are a comfort to her. News from Carrigbeg: marriage of Darby Nolan & Catherine Clony.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Mary Meany</div> <div> Patrick Coogan</div> <div> [Lizzie Coogan]</div> <div> William F. Doyle</div> <div> William Coogan</div> <div> Luke Doyle</div> <div> [Bridget/Delia & Kate Doyle]</div> <div> Darby Nolan of Currenree</div> <div> Catherine Clony</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 99 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1869_____1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1869 (?)</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id97.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael to His Sister Margaret Before He">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to Margaret Before the Doyle Family Immigration</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Before Margaret and her family immigrated from Queenstown<B>:</B> Michael thanks Margaret for stamps she sent in lieu of money for a contribution; prayers will be offered for the Doyles’ safe passage; Michael will be lonesome without Margaret in Ireland; he asks her to write and to remember him to their mother, Mary Meany, all other family, and James Doyle; he asks her to write from Queenstown.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> James Doyle</div> <div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <div> Mary Meany</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 35 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1870s___"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1870's(?)</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to William in NYC</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> To William in NYC about William leaving New Melleray. Thomas McDonald is in Ireland</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Thomas McDonald</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 115 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1870_3_30"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1870.3.30</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to Hugh and Mother in Harlem after  Margaret arrived in NYC </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael complains of Hugh’s delay in writing; he sympathizes with Hugh’s employment difficulties, asks for James’ address, is happy about Mathew’s success but concerned about his salvation, thanks Hugh for money sent, and asks to be remembered to Mary Meany. Michael has not heard from James Doyle and family in America nor from William; he encloses a note for Catharine and asks for the family's prayers during May.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Dr. Cahill</div> <div> Mathew Coogan</div> <div> Mary Meany</div> <div> James Doyle</div> <div> William Coogan</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 115 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1870_6_14"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1870.6.14</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id93.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael to His Sister Margaret after Her">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to Margaret After the Doyle Family Immigration</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael received Margaret’s letter on June 7th, is overjoyed to hear of her situation, and can picture her in her new home. In Michael's opinion, James, who has not written to the NYC family or to Michael, is living a life of “spiritual sloth and indolence.” He writes about the General Council meeting in the Vatican. Michael tells his mother not to fret and encloses a letter to James for Margaret to address and mail.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> James Coogan</div> <div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 99 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1870_12_12"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1870.12.12</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id145.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael to His Mother, 12 Dec. 1870">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Michael to Mother</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael received news of his mother’s poor health from William on Nov. 20. He fills this letter with exhortations to his mother to prepare for a holy death. He assures her that his brothers and sisters know their religious duties and will be faithful after she is gone. He has had masses offered for the Doyle family and for his mother; he has not heard from his brother James and asks for James' address.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <div> Margaret Doyle & family</div> <div> James Coogan</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 82 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1871_2_16"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1871.2.16</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id143.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael to His Brother James in Illinois">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Michael to James</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael received a letter from William about their mother’s recovery; the NYC family is anxious to hear from James, as is Michael; Michael has heard that William visited James; Michael tells of his life at the abbey and sends good wishes to James’ wife and children. Pages of sermon are folded in with this letter.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <div> William Coogan</div> <div> Jane McMahon Townsend Coogan</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 128 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1871_7_21"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1871.7.21</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id99.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael to His Brothers in Harlem, 21 Ju">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image (A)</div> <div> image (B)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to NYC Brother</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Catharine has been ill; Michael is grieved and asks his brothers to provide spiritual and physical care for her, to attend to her salvation. He makes comparisons to the suffering of the French and writes a parable of the weary mariner. Michael wrote to James, but has no answer. Thomas McDonald not yet arrived in Ireland. He asks about Patt and James and asks to be remembered to Mary Meany and Cornelius Sexton, Matt and Denis. The weather is wet in Ireland.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Margaret Doyle</div> <div> James Coogan</div> <div> Patrick Coogan</div> <div> Bridget Meany</div> <div> Cornelius Sexton</div> <div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <div> Mathew Coogan</div> <div> Denis Coogan</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 132 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1871_10_10"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1871.10.10</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id142.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael at Mt. Melleray to His Mother in">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Michael to Mother </div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Catharine has recovered from illness, and Michael gives thanks to God for her lengthy opportunity to prepare for death; Michael has consecrated himself to the Blessed Virgin. He sent scapulars and prayers by Thomas McDonald, one for Lizzie (Patt's daughter with Fannie Quinn), and beads for Margaret Doyle, and a gift for Mary Meany; William, who, with health problems, has left the Dubuque monastery, sent money; Michael hopes his brothers "will not neglect" William, who is now recuperating at the family home in NY.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Catharine Coogan</div> <div> Mary Meany</div> <div> Thomas McDonald</div> <div> Mrs. Doyle</div> <div> [Lizzie Coogan]</div> <div> William Coogan</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 148 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1872_8_16"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1872.8.16</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id133.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael to His Brother William in Harlem">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Michael to William</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael complains of not hearing from William for a long time and cautions his mother to avoid the sun; he again counsels preparation for her death. Margaret and James Doyle have been ill; Michael is ill, but not seriously. He insists on hearing about the family’s religious observances and their work lives; he wants news of his brother James. William has offered to send a newspaper subscription to the monastery, but reading news violates the rule, so Michael declines the offer, but thanks William for news of Fr. Burke's lectures. No turf is reaped in Ireland because of the rain. </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <div> Margaret Doyle</div> <div> James Doyle</div> <div> Hugh Coogan</div> <div> James Coogan</div> <div> Fr. Burke</div> <div> Abbot of Melleray</div> <div> Mary Meany</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 148 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1872_12_30"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1872.12.30</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id107.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael to His Brother William in Harlem">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Michael to William</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael received William's letter telling him that the family is well; he expresses sorrow over James; exhorts all to pray for James' "conversion," asks for info about James' wife and work and children, and says he will write again to James. Hugh has employment woes; Ireland has so much rain that there is fear for the potato crop; Michael is sorry to hear of the "trials" from which the Doyles are now recovered, and he thanks William for money sent. William mentioned the "soul of a girl" for prayers. Mathew and Denis have incurred large debts on the houses they rent.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> James Coogan</div> <div> [Jane Coogan]</div> <div> Hugh Coogan</div> <div> James Doyle family</div> <div> Denis Coogan</div> <div> Mathew Coogan</div> <div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <div> Brother Fintan, O.C.</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 82 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1873_4_13"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1873.4.13</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to Mother and to Margaret</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> To his mother, Michael writes spiritual advice, asks to be remembered to Bridget and all others who inquire, advises Margaret about the education of her children after the death of her husband, and sends wishes to Patrick and Mary Meany. Michael misses Margaret and fears his brothers have forgotten him.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <div> Margaret Doyle</div> <div> Patrick Coogan</div> <div> Bridget Meany</div> <div> Mary Meany</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 192 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1874_1_23"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1874.1.23</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Michael to Mother </div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael received a letter from William and complains of his other brothers' not writing letters to him for his mother. He preaches about death, encloses four pictures, and expresses the gratitude of the Abbot for Hugh’s donation. He has learned that Mary Meany  married Paul Byrne; Michael asks for news of them and calls Paul “nothing but a laboring boy.” Mrs. Byrne of Carrig wishes to be remembered to Catharine, Michael to Patrick’s and Bridget’s families. Michael wrote to James Coogan last year and sent a present but has received no answer and asks Hugh to write. He sends love to Matt and Denis.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> William Coogan</div> <div> Catharine Coogan</div> <div> Mary Meany Byrne</div> <div> Bridget Meany</div> <div> Paul Byrne</div> <div> Mrs. Byrne of Carrig</div> <div> Patrick Coogan</div> <div> James Coogan</div> <div> Hugh Coogan</div> <div> Mathew Coogan</div> <div> Denis Coogan</div> <div> Abbot of Mt. Melleray</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 132 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1874_5_27"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1874.5.27</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Michael to Mother</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael is happy to hear from William that their mother is devout and that she draws consolation from Michael’s letters. The brothers are cutting turf on the mountain for the Abbey; Michael has not heard from Matt or Denis and remembers that “union of hearts was our prominent characteristic many years ago in the home which we gladdened.” He writes parables of Arabian horses and foam on the river. He thanks Miss Connor (Catharine's household employee) for a donation; Br. Fintan Lawless sends regards to James Doyle.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> William Coogan</div> <div> Mathew Coogan</div> <div> Denis Coogan</div> <div> Miss Connor</div> <div> Brother Fintan Lawless</div> <div> James Doyle</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 214 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1874_11_14"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1874.11.14</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Michael to William</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael thanks William for sending word his mother received the prayerbook Michael sent. He is glad to hear of his mother's religious practices and writes a sermon on the shipwrecked mariner, a lesson for those who forsake religion. He heard from Mrs. Byrne of Carraig: Jerry died and Maria requested masses for his soul. Michael encourages William to "forgive and forget" the harsh treatment he received at New Melleray, sends thanks to Mary Sheehan Coogan and Miss Connor for money they sent for masses, asks for info about Mary, and congratulates Patt on doing well according to T. McDonald. He is glad to hear that "Mary Byrne Meany" is well. William has apparently cut off a small section of this letter so that he could show the letter to family without revealing that he was still thinking about the reasons he left New Melleray.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Catharine Coogan</div> <div> Thomas McDonald</div> <div> Mrs. Byrne of Carrig</div> <div> James Doyle</div> <div> Jerry & Maria [Byrne?]</div> <div> Patrick Coogan</div> <div> Hugh Coogan</div> <div> Denis Coogan</div> <div> Mathew Coogan</div> <div> Miss O’ Connor</div> <div> [Mary Sheehan Coogan]</div> <div> Mary Meany Byrne</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 115 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1875_3_13a"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1875.3.13</FONT></div> <div> (A)</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id135.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael to His Brother William in Harlem">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image (A)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Michael to William</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael received William’s letter Ash Wednesday and asked permission to write to his mother, whose health is declining, and though it was Lent, the Abbot granted his request. Mathew has married, but Michael does not write much about this news. He hopes Hugh will soon find work. A novice at Melleray reminds Michael of Denis; William should continue his religious quest; Michael adds more religious exhortations.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <div> Miss O’ Connor</div> <div> Hugh Coogan</div> <div> Denis Coogan</div> <div> Mathew Coogan</div> <div> [Teresa McDonald Coogan]</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 48 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1875_3_13b"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1875.3.13</FONT></div> <div> (B)</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image (B)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Note to William enclosed in above</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> A brief message about a priest Margaret Doyle saw in NY not being from Melleray. Michael has been ill.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Margaret Doyle</div> <div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 128 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1875_12_7"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1875.12.7</FONT></div> <div> (A)</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id134.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael to His Brother William in Harlem">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image (A)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to William_A (two of this date)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> From Mt. Melleray, Michael writes of the "painful ordeals" his brothers are enduring. Denis and Mathew are compelled to sell one of their houses; Catharine is fretting; he inquires about William's and Hugh's employment and wages. He heard from Bridget Joyce of Bagenalstown: Patt Fenlon's wife and daughter died; aunt Margaret [Coogan] Bryan visited at Melleray and asked to hear from her relatives in the US. Michael wrote to Margaret Doyle in September.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <div> Mathew Coogan</div> <div> Denis Coogan</div> <div> Hugh Coogan</div> <div> Margaret Coogan Doyle</div> <div> Bridget Joyce</div> <div> Patt Fenlon family</div> <div> Margaret Bryan of Aughabeg</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 53 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1875_12_7_b"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1875.12.7</FONT></div> <div> (B)</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id136.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael to His Brother William in Harlem">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image (B)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to William_B (two of this date)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> The brothers have new members and £8,000 of debt incurred for building churches and erecting altars. John Bryan has sent money; Michael encloses a token of remembrance.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Hugh Coogan</div> <div> James Coogan</div> <div> John Bryan</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 112 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1876_2_9"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1876.2.9</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image (A)</div> <div> image (B)</div> <div> image (C)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Denis and William: Contract</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> RE: Carpentry Shop $240.00 William's buy-in to his brother Denis' carpentry business and half share of the house built by Matt in 1863 at 186 E. 109th St.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Denis Coogan</div> <div> William Coogan</div> <div> Robert D. Gelder</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 82 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1876_8_17"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1876.8.17</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to William in Harlem</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> William has written about their mother’s state of mind, and Michael is concerned with her fretting; there have been many “sudden deaths,” and the family is in financial distress, and she has not heard from James in Illinois. Michael counsels religious resignation and focus on salvation.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 99 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1876_12_16"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1876.12.16</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id115.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael to His Brother William in Harlem">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to William, photographs of Michael enclosed</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael is happy to hear his mother is well; he reminds his family of the importance of religious duties. Michael “sheds tears” thinking of Mary Meany, the relative he most loved; she is in hardship and needs financial help; Michael decries the poverty in America. He  heard about the Brooklyn Theatre fire, sends an apology to Matt for offending him, and promises to send his photo to his mother.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <div> Mary Meany Byrne</div> <div> Mathew Coogan</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 49 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1877_11_14"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1877.11.14</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id129.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael to His Mother, 14 Nov. 1877">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Michael to Mother</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael consoles his afflicted mother<B>: </B>trials are sent by God; he reminds her of the imminence of her death and promises to send her his photo per her request. He adds more spiritual counsel.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Mt. St. Joseph’s visiting  photographer</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 148 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1877_8_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1878.8.1</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id108.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael at Mount Saint Joseph Monastery ">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Michael to William</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael has been sent to help found Mount Saint Joseph in Roscrea, County Tipperary. He describes the beauties of the place; the Choir religious William knew at Mt. Melleray is guestmaster. Michael has heard good accounts from James. He is overjoyed at the account of James' son Michael, to whom Michael sends advice about weight and health; he sends sympathy to his mother in her "heavy trials." He hears frequently from Bridget Joyce--all relative and friends in Co. Carlow are well. He inquires about Tom Townsend's visit and asks to be remembered to Margaret.  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> James Coogan & son Michael</div> <div> Tom Townsend</div> <div> Bridget Joyce of Bagenalstown</div> <div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <div> Margaret Doyle</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 162 WIDTH="70"><div>  <A NAME="1878_5"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>1878.5</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id100.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mathew in Harlem to His Brother James in">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Matt to James about Tom Townsend's Visit to NYC and Ireland</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Mathew seems astonished but overjoyed to have heard from James (it has been 25 years since James left NYC and there has been little communication from Illinois). James' stepson, Tom, will soon travel to Ireland from the port of New York. Mathew hastens to invite Tom to stay with him, and he asks James to consider accompanying Tom to New York City for a family reunion. Mathew gives news of Patrick's marriage and work, news of Hugh, Denis, and their mother, as well as of Mathew's own marriage, children, and work.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> James and Jane Coogan</div> <div> Patrick, Hugh, Denis, William, and Mathew Coogan</div> <div> Mary Sheehan Coogan, her father, James T. Sheehan, and her son Hugh</div> <div> Teresa McDonald Coogan & sons John J. and Mathew</div> <div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <div> Tom Townsend</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 35 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1878_8_15"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1878.8.15</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> James to Mat: Postcard</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Tom Townsend arrived in NYC from his trip to Ireland; James will leave Lincoln for NYC by evening train.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Thomas Townsend</div> <div> James Coogan</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 369 WIDTH="70"><div>  <A NAME="1878_9_3____"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1878.9.3 (?)</FONT></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id41.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="James in Illinois to His New York City B">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image (A)</div> <div> image (B)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> James to Matt and Brothers</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> After James’ visit with his NYC brothers and sisters and mother, he thanks them and sends his children's thanks for the presents sent home with him; Tom Townsend thanks Mary Sheehan Coogan for teaching him the Virginia Reel. James asks about Matt's boy and about Margaret, Bridget, and James Sheehan. He misses the clam chowder and the schooners of the East. He asks his mother not to fret over Hugh's marrying into the "long-tailed family." He sends a greeting to Denis, and he mentions Thomas Fernan, John Burns, Mr. Sexton, & Barney. James' daughter Kate wishes to have photographs of Delia and Kate Doyle and Miss Sexton. James thanks Mary for hospitality. Tom Townsend wants to hear from Bridget; James' son Michael adds a note asking his uncle Mathew to write to him.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Michael Coogan</div> <div> Thomas Townsend</div> <div> [Mary Sheehan Coogan] & Patt Coogan</div> <div> Mrs. Doyle</div> <div> Mrs. Meany</div> <div> James T. Sheehan</div> <div> Hugh Coogan</div> <div> Denis Coogan</div> <div> Mathew Coogan</div> <div> [John J. Coogan]</div> <div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <div> Kate Coogan</div> <div> Delia Doyle</div> <div> Kate Doyle</div> <div> Thomas Fernan</div> <div> John Burns</div> <div> Cornelius Sexton</div> <div> Margaret Sexton (b. 1865)</div> <div> Michael Declan Coogan (b. 1858)</div> <div> Bridget Meany</div> <div> Barney ___?</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 35 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1878_11_6"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1878.11.6</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to William in Harlem </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC><NOBR><div> Asks for address of Tom Townsend's friend in Dublin.</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Tom Townsend</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 66 WIDTH="70"><div> 1878</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id136.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael to His Brother William in Harlem">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="66" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="42" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to William in Harlem</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael sends an update on the progress of the church at Mount Saint Joseph.  Five new members have joined the community, and the brothers are sending out subscriptions cards for support of the building of altars in the church.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> James Coogan</div> <div> Hugh Coogan</div> <div> John Bryan</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 148 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1878_12_11"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1878.12.11</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id96.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael to his Brother Mathew in Harlem,">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Michael to Mat</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael returns thanks to Matt and his mother for their generous subscriptions and to Patrick for his wife’s contribution; he encloses letters of association. He is dismayed at the poor state of his mother’s health; James wrote to Michael in Sept. and Michael answered– nothing since– but Michael is consoled about James’ spiritual welfare; no news from Mrs. Byrne or the Mahers–no news from the “old home.” He explains the meaning of “melleray.” The Abbot of Melleray was in NY. Michael tells Patt to write directly. Mt. St. Joseph needs £6,000 to complete the building of the church.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <div> Patrick Coogan</div> <div> Mary Ann Sheehan Coogan</div> <div> James Coogan</div> <div> Mrs. Byrne</div> <div> Maher family</div> <div> Abbot of Mt. Melleray</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 35 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1878____"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1878 (?)</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to Brother, a PS Note</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Asks for Tom Townsend’s address.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Tom Townsend</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 240 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1879_1_28"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1879.1.28</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id74.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bridget Joyce in Bagenalstown to Her Cou">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Bridget Joyce to Cousin Hugh</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Hugh’s cousin Bridget complains that her father’s brothers in America do not write home; she asked Brother Declan for Hugh’s address and now asks Hugh for news. She writes news of neighbors in Ballyloughan, Bagenalstown, and Corries<B>:</B> her father is well, but her mother's health is failing; Margaret is well and is housekeeping for them; Patrick works for Mr. Ward; James Byrne is a telegraphist and Bridget works for him; Father William Maher visited; Mrs. Ned Maher is not well; John Maher is to be ordained, and Patrick Maher is in college; Margaret Lalor is married and has a daughter; Tom and Dan are in Abbeyleix. Bridget sends regards to Catharine, Hugh, and Willie.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Bridget’s father</div> <div> Bridget’s mother (Margaret?)</div> <div> Bridget’s uncles in America</div> <div> Margaret (Bridget’s sister?)</div> <div> Patrick Joyce</div> <div> Mr. Ward</div> <div> James Byrne</div> <div> Father William Maher</div> <div> Mrs. Ned Maher</div> <div> John Maher</div> <div> Patrick Maher</div> <div> Margaret Lalor</div> <div> Tom & Dan (Lalor?)</div> <div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <div> William Coogan</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 193 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1879_3_23"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1879.3.23</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id146.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="James to His Brother William, 23 Mar. 18">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image (A)</div> <div> image (B)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> James to William</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> James is in good health and wishes the same to all his family in NYC. He received a letter from his brother Michael. William sent Tom T. a harmonica and picture. James inquires about James and Mary Sheehan (Patt's parents-in-law), sends "best respects" to Patt, asks whether Patt's daughter Lizzie is married yet, and inquires about the Doyles, John Meany, John Byrnes, and Cornelius Sexton.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Michael Coogan</div> <div> Tom Townsend</div> <div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <div> Patrick Coogan</div> <div> [Lizzie Coogan]</div> <div> Mrs. Doyle family</div> <div> John Meany</div> <div> John Byrnes</div> <div> Cornelius Sexton</div> <div> James T. Sheehan & wife [Mary Ann]</div> <div> Kate Coogan [b. 1860]</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 71 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1879_10_26"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1879.10.26</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Jeremiah Maher from Rush Medical, Chicago, to William</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Jerry’s travels and med school plans<B>:</B> he asks for William's correct address.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> none</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 132 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1879_11_24"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1879.11.24</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id88.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Jer Maher in Chicago to William Coogan i">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Jeremiah Maher from Rush Medical, Chicago, to William</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Jerry tells the tale of leaving NY in Oct. 18'74 for Chicago; he saw his uncle Tom, worked for AmEx as a messenger to Detroit and  Buffalo, had a hospital stay, went to St. Paul Dec ''77 teaching school, but was dismissed for not imposing discipline. He studied with a doctor from Syracuse whom he met deer hunting; then he came to Rush Medical College Sept. 1 to study medicine in earnest. He also worked as a reporter, engineer, sailor on the lakes, coachman, and tinker. Larry Bryan is courting Brennan's daughter.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> L. Bryan</div> <div> sniper? Brennan and daughter</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 99 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1879____"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1879 (?)</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to Margaret and Mother</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> The death of James Doyle occasions this letter, in which Michael counsels his sister to take care of the education and religious training of her children. He is happy to hear from his mother, from Patrick and from Mary Meany. He sees that earth is not his home. He yearns to hear from Margaret; his brothers have not written; he asks his mother to keep watch over her children in NYC. </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> [James Doyle]</div> <div> Margaret Doyle & children</div> <div> Bridget Meany</div> <div> Mary Meany</div> <div> Patrick Coogan</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 132 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1880____"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1880 (?)</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Michael to William</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael is in good health, but has not heard from James for a year (he sent James and son 3 collection cards), has heard from his niece Mary Meany, remembers not bidding her farewell 17 years earlier (1863), sorrows over the death of James Doyle, and promises to write to Margaret. He asks about Hugh, Denis, and the Doyle and Meany children. Bridget Joyce had asked him for his family's NYC addresses. Michael asks financial details about  houses owned and rents collected by Matt, Patt, and the others.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> James Coogan</div> <div> Mary Meany</div> <div> James Doyle</div> <div> Margaret Doyle</div> <div> Hugh Coogan</div> <div> Denis Coogan</div> <div> Bridget Meany & family</div> <div> Bridget Joyce</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 82 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1880_1_9"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1880.1.9</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id111.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael to His Brother Hugh in Harlem, 9">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Michael to Hugh</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael complains of Hugh's not writing to him during the past 12 years; he encloses cards for pledges for the building of Mount Saint Joseph church; he recounts the history of the site<B>:</B> the Orange Order used the property as a sports center. He inquires about his mother's health and Hugh's finances; he has written also to James.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Mrs. Doyle</div> <div> Denis Coogan</div> <div> James Coogan</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 49 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1880_1_19"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1880.1.19</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id130.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michaels Note to His Brother Hugh, 19 Ja">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Michael to Hugh</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael exhorts Hugh to practice temperance; Hugh is about to embark on a new vocation (the liquor store); Thomas McDonald is to leave Ireland on Jan. 16 on the ship <I>Abyssinia</I>.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Thomas McDonald</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 82 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1880_2_21"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1880.2.21</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id154.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael to William, 21 Feb. 1880">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to William, from Roscrea</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael sent a letter and cards for pledges to support the building of the church; he asks for Thomas McDonald's address, Jer Maher's, and Philip Meany's; he reports on poverty in Ireland and the difficulties of raising money, and he reports on the stages of building of the monastery; no signature.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Thomas McDonald</div> <div> Jer Maher</div> <div> Philip Meany</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 645 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1880_3_29"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1880.3.29</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id75.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bridget Joyce in Bagenalstown to Her Cou">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Bridget Joyce to Cousin William</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> More news from home: Mrs. Patrick Nolan wants to hear from Hugh. Mathew Coogan’s headstone stands firm in Ballinkillen Cemetery; Bridget received William’s letter of Mar. 13th and is glad to hear that Catharine and family are in good health; many young people have died at home since they left. Bridget’s mother has been unwell for 18 months; her father is hearty, sings the old songs, and chats of Corries; John Kealy is living in the old [Coogan?] house, his father is dead  9 years, etc. (much news about neighbors). She sends regards to Catharine, Hugh, and Denis, and asks William to write.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Mrs. Patrick Nolan</div> <div> John Kealy, carpenter, & his father</div> <div> Mrs. Terry Byrne & 5 children of Carrig</div> <div> John Brien</div> <div> Thomas Brien & wife (Cloney)</div> <div> Ned & Mrs. Ned Maher of Ballyloughan</div> <div> Fr. William Maher</div> <div> John Maher</div> <div> Patrick Maher</div> <div> Eddie Maher</div> <div> Jennie Maher</div> <div> Terence Maher</div> <div> Mary Anne Maher</div> <div> Margaret Lalor</div> <div> John Tierney & his  4 children</div> <div> Byrne / Smith family: Peter & James</div> <div> Maurice Byrne & wife</div> <div> Mr. Hennessey</div> <div> Denis Coogan</div> <div> Denny [Coogan? Joyce?]</div> <div> Mrs. Nixon, Corries</div> <div> William Maher, deceased, & wife & children (immigrant)</div> <div> James Doyle</div> <div> Ned Byrne & daughter Peggy</div> <div> Mr. Doherty of Ballyellen</div> <div> John Byrne, Peggy’s brother</div> <div> Matthew (of Seskin) Byrne’s daughter</div> <div> Patt Cahill</div> <div> Terry Byrne’s eldest daughter & Bishop Fenelon’s son</div> <div> Larry Neill & second wife [Cloney?]</div> <div> Shelly’s daughter of Slyguff & baby</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 132 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1880_3_30"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1880.3.30</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to Brothers (via William)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael thanks Mrs. Patt Coogan and others who have subscribed to the monastery building fund; he sends a letter of association to Patt and Mary Ann. He received a letter with contribution from William on Easter Sunday. Ireland is poor. Michael is distressed to hear of Matt's taxes, second mortgages, and nonpayment of wages affecting the family; he criticizes Matt for inexperience in financial affairs and for not paying Hugh. High masses will be offered for Catharine, Patt and family, Margaret and family, and James Doyle.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Mary Ann Sheehan Coogan</div> <div> Patrick Coogan</div> <div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <div> Hugh Coogan</div> <div> Margaret Doyle</div> <div> James Doyle</div> <div> Mathew Coogan</div> <div> Hugh Coogan</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 257 WIDTH="70"><div>  <A NAME="1879_1880_winter"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1879-1880, Winter</FONT></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id126.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael to William Ms OConnor, Winter 1">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to William, includes addresses of Mrs, Mary Doyle & Mrs. Anastasia Walsh in upper right for Mary Meany to write to her cousins.  Includes note for William to give to Miss O’Connor</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael thanks William for £2 sent and for Hugh's and Mother's contributions. He has heard from Matt about his child's illness. He promises to send info about the Knock shrine to William. He heard from Mary Meany but not by letter; she is in hardship; Michael promised her cousins he'd send her their addresses in Kilkenny so that she could write to them; he asks William to send them some little presents. Mrs. Nolan sends a greeting to her brother Lawrence Meany, and Michael asks whether Lawrence is still alive ( he has not heard from him for 12 years); John Bryan's son wants to hear from Hugh. In response to William's request, Michael promises to write to Patrick. In Ballyloughan Edward Maher and family are well; John is ordained. Michael asks about Jer Maher and Larry Bryan; Thomas McDonald sent Michael a £5 contribution. Attached is a letter of thanks to Miss O' Connor, in the home of Catharine Nolan Coogan, for £10 donation sent for masses for her mother and sister.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Mrs. Mary Doyle & Mrs. Anastasia Walsh, of Shankill, Co. Kilkenny</div> <div> Lawrence Meany</div> <div> Mathew Coogan</div> <div> Mary Meany</div> <div> Mrs. Nolan</div> <div> John Bryan, son</div> <div> Patrick Coogan</div> <div> Fr. Mary Bernard</div> <div> Edward Maher</div> <div> Fr. John Maher</div> <div> Jer Maher</div> <div> Lawrence Bryan</div> <div> Thomas McDonald</div> <div> Miss O’Connor</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 115 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1880_3_30_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1880.3.30</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Michael to William</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Mrs. Patt Coogan has sent money to Mount Saint Joseph; Michael returns thanks and a letter of association; collection cards in America have brought money to the monastery; Michael expresses disappointment in his brother Mathew's treatment of his brothers in the carpentry business during a time when Mathew's real estate investments are apparently not doing well (second mortgages). Michael expresses deep sorrow over the death of James Doyle.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Mary Sheehan Coogan</div> <div> Mathew Coogan</div> <div> James Doyle</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 107 WIDTH="70"><div>  <A NAME="1880_4_or_5____"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1880.4 or 5 (?)</FONT></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to Mother, 1880's (or after Wm left New Mellery) brief letter enclosed with one to Hugh</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael is glad his mother has opportunities to hear mass; he asks her to take care of and to advise William after his trials--William has "done the will of God." He mentions the possibility of Catharine's sending William to school and asks for her prayers during May.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Hugh Coogan</div> <div> William Coogan</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 115 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1881_1_10"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1881.1.10</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Michael to Mother</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael hastens to write to his mother since she is ill; he offers another sermon on death and asks her not to worry about those she'll leave behind; Michael saw James Coogan’s parish priest last September at Melleray; the priest assured him that James and family attend to their religious duties; Michael wrote to James and expects a reply; neighbors in Ballyloughan are delighted to know that Catharine is alive and well; high mass will be offered for family.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> James Coogan</div> <div> Lincoln, Illinois parish priest</div> <div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 132 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1881_9_8"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1881.9.8</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id131.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael to a Brother in Harlem, 8 Sept. ">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to a Brother not William </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Thomas McDonald brought Michael messages, to which he now replies. In Tramore, McDonald had fallen from a car and received a serious injury; the monks are praying for him. On Sept. 18, Mount Saint Joseph church will be dedicated by the bishop; English,  French & Irish abbots will attend the pontifical high mass; Fr. Burke will preach the sermon; Dublin Gregorian Choir will sing; thousands will attend. Only the exterior, however, is completed. Michael regrets sending subscription cards to Mrs. Meany's family.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Thomas McDonald</div> <div> Abbot of Melleray</div> <div> Bishop, English Abbot, & French Abbot</div> <div> Fr. Thomas Burke, G.P.</div> <div> William Coogan</div> <div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <div> Mrs. [Bridget?] Meany</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 128 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1881_11_8"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1881.11.8</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id132.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael to a Brother Matt? in Harlem, 8 ">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to Brother [Mat?]</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael received his brother’s letter on the 6th; it relieved his severe mental conflicts, in which he imagined his brothers having lost all concern for him. He reminds his brother that letters to a religious community can bring spiritual benefits, and he suggests that those in America are in special need of spiritual care. He reminds his brother of the mission the family made in Bagenalstown long ago and offers counsel for dealing with the temptations of the world.  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Hugh Coogan</div> <div> Thomas McDonald</div> <div> Lawrence Bryan of Chicago</div> <div> Meany family</div> <div> Mather/Maher family</div> <div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <div> Mary Meany</div> <div> [Paul Byrne & children]</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 82 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1882_7_27"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1882.7.27</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id155.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael to His Brother William with Note">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to William</div> <div> Added:</div> <div> Michael's note to his mother</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael heard that William has been ill and is now wearing glasses. Michael sends news about the building of the Church at St. Joseph's. The NYC family is collecting for St. Joe's. Ireland is rainy. Neither Denis nor Hugh has written to Michael; he inquires about Margaret Doyle and Mary Meany.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Denis Coogan</div> <div> Hugh Coogan</div> <div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <div> Margaret Doyle</div> <div> Mary Meany</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 145 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1883_10_26"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1883.10.26</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id112.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael to William Other Harlem Brother">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to Brothers</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael has received news of the death of their mother. He laments her passing  and recalls her endeavors on behalf of his vocation. He exhorts his brothers not to grieve too severely. He assures them that the monks will offer prayers and masses for her soul and asks for word of the religious objects he sent to America with Mr. Quinlisk. He sends regards to "Mary Meaney & Paul B." He sends brown scapulars to William, Denis, Mary Meany [Byrne].</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <div> Mary Meany</div> <div> Mary Coogan Sexton (1825-1866)</div> <div> Catharine Coogan (1834-1863)</div> <div> Mathew Coogan (1795-1860]</div> <div> Mr. Quinlisk</div> <div> Paul Byrne</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 192 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1884_7____"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1884.7 (?)</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id140.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Moll Coogan in Lincoln to Tom Townsend, ">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Moll (Mary) Coogan, daughter of James, to her stepbrother, Tom Townsend</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Moll thanks Tom for $5, with which she, Kate, and Min, with help of Mama's money, purchased  furniture; Delia Doyle said that Luke and Uncle Matt would arrive in Lincoln for a visit, but there is no sign of them yet. She describes a photo Delia Doyle sent--very stylish with hair frizzed, bracelets and rings over her gloves, and a watch on a chain. Moll expects Tom home soon. The Democrats held a ratification meeting in the courthouse to protest the nomination of Cleveland for the Presidency. She mentions Fr. Touhy. Dada and Mitt bought a hay field; Johnny is making $20/week.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> [Jane Coogan]</div> <div> Kate Coogan</div> <div> Min Coogan</div> <div> Luke Doyle</div> <div> Mathew Coogan</div> <div> Delia Doyle</div> <div> [Kate Doyle]</div> <div> Fr. Touhy of Lincoln, Ill.</div> <div> James Coogan</div> <div> Mitt Coogan</div> <div> Pres. Cleveland</div> <div> John Coogan</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 99 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1885_9_12"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1885.9.12</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id110.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael to His Brother William in Harlem">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Michael to William</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> On the anniversary of their mother's death, William has sent donations for masses, and Michael writes thoughts of their mother. Neither William's nor Michael's health has been good: Michael's foot and eyesight are troubling him. Denis and William are working well together; Michael complains of Denis' not writing and of Hugh's apparent disinterest.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Catharine Coogan</div> <div> Denis Coogan</div> <div> Hugh Coogan</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 165 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1886_6_19"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1886.6.9</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id109.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mary OBrien to Her Cousin William in Har">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Mary O' Brien to cousin William, from Coolnacuppoque</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> After William's visit to Ireland, Mary hopes he arrived in Harlem safely. Terrence Maher has visited and asked for William; Laurence was in Carrig and told Annie the favor William asked; Mrs. Byrne visited last week and asked about William; William visited his brother Michael at Roscrea during his trip and sent Mary presents. She expects to hear from Michael. Terrence Maher and Michael Maher will leave on the 21st of June for America; no account from Patrick ___? The widow (Byrne?) is doing the Jubilee with Mike and Terrence Maher. Annie is at Mrs. Brodan's. She mentions Jim Byrne's wedding. Richard Egan died soon after William left.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Terence Maher</div> <div> Laurence, Annie [O’ Brien?]</div> <div> Mrs. Brodan</div> <div> Mrs. Byrne</div> <div> Michael Coogan</div> <div> Michael [O’ Brien?]</div> <div> Jim Byrne</div> <div> Richard Egan</div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 208 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1886_10_24"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1886.10.24</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id106.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="William to Michael __?__in Illinois, Oct">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> William to Michael __?__ visiting in  Lincoln</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> No year on letter<B>:</B> William sends greetings to James, Jane, Mollie, Kate, Mitt. He mentions that, like Mitt, he is not yet married; Paul Byrne has a beer saloon in Harlem, and Mrs. Byrne had Pneumonia; Patt Nolan is working at the Doyle horseshoe shop and his sister, not heard from often, is in Chicago; Jim Byrne and Delia Doyle are engaged; Margaret Doyle has two houses on 109-110th Sts. He mentions Tom Fernan; Ned Murphy, and Joe Barry.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> James Coogan</div> <div> Mollie Coogan</div> <div> Kate Coogan</div> <div> Mitt Coogan</div> <div> Mrs. Byrne</div> <div> Paul Byrne</div> <div> Byrne sister</div> <div> Jim Byrne</div> <div> Delia Doyle</div> <div> Margaret Doyle</div> <div> Tom Farnan/Fernan</div> <div> Ned Murphy</div> <div> Joe Barry</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 35 WIDTH="70"><div>  <A NAME="1890_s"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1890's</FONT></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="35" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="30" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image only</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Valentine, Note, Envelopes</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="35" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="385" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="35" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="171" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 224 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1890s____"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1879.2.1</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id76.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Laurence OBrien in Chicago to William Co">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Laurence O'Brien from Chicago to William</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Laurence has been in Milwaukee without William's address and has returned to Chicago. He inquires after William's mother and Hugh. He dreams of Ballyloughan. He has seen "rough & tumble" since he left William at a New Jersey station. Jer Maher is in Chicago studying medicine and staying with Mrs. Kearney. Walsh, the carpenter, died four weeks previously, turned out by his daughter Kit. Jer sends regards to Matt and to the "old woman" Mary Meany and P. Byrne, Patt Coogan and the Doyles. Mr. Murphy of Bray was inquiring about the Byrne brothers, with whom Lawrence made his immigration journey to the US.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Hugh Coogan</div> <div> Catharine Coogan</div> <div> Jerry Maher</div> <div> Mrs. Kearney</div> <div> Terry Long (nat?)</div> <div> Brien Rourke (folklore?)</div> <div> Mr. Walsh</div> <div> Kit Walsh</div> <div> Mary Meany</div> <div> [Paul] Byrne</div> <div> [Jim Byrne]</div> <div> Patrick Coogan</div> <div> Doyle family</div> <div> Mr. Murphy of Bray</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 82 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1891_9_14"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1891.9.14</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="82" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="30" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> <A HREF="id147.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Katies Wedding Invitation">image</A></div> <div> <A HREF="id147.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Katies Wedding Invitation">only</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Patrick's Daughter Katie's Wedding to John E. Lynch </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Full Text<B>:</B> Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Coogan requests your presence at the marriage ceremony of their daughter Katie to John E. Lynch, on Monday evening, September 14th 1891 at eight o'clock. St. Cecilia’s Church, 106th St. between Lexington and Park Avenues. [Postmarked <I>NY Sept 2, 4:30</I>]</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Katie Coogan</div> <div> John E. Lynch</div> <div> Patrick Coogan</div> <div> Mary Ann Sheehan Coogan</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 132 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1893_4_26"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1893.4.26</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Michael to William</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael complains of not hearing from William, who promised to send photos and to settle a debt at the Abbey. He expresses his disappointment and sense of abandonment. Michael receives books and letters from Mathew and hears from the Doyles, especially Kate, and from Denis, but has not heard from James. He exchanged presents with Fr. William Maher at Easter. Thomas died at Bagenalstown; John Brien and family are well. Michael apologizes for anything he said that might have offended William.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Mathew Coogan</div> <div> Denis Coogan</div> <div> Kate Doyle</div> <div> Margaret Doyle & family</div> <div> James Coogan</div> <div> John Brien</div> <div> Thomas [Maher?]</div> <div> Fr. William Maher</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 115 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1894_5_2"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1894.5.2</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael's Post Card to William</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael has received no answer from William to a letter he sent more than a year ago and fears something has happened to him. He asks William to write soon. Matt has been sending Michael books. Michael asks whether Tom Maher paid his debt to William and volunteers to collect it if necessary; he reminds William about a debt incurred at Mt. St. Joseph when William visited there–money sent by Matt, Hugh [who died 1888], and Mary Meany is still owing.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Tom Maher</div> <div> Mathew Coogan</div> <div> Hugh Coogan</div> <div> Mary Meany</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 177 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1896_10_28"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1896.10.28</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Michael to William</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael expresses sympathy over William's accident and the death of Kate Dixon Coogan's father. Michael knew Mr. Dixon and remembers him fondly. He thanks William for money received and expresses delight over <A HREF="id118.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Matthew and William, Sons of William Coo">the photo of William's sons, the youngest 4 yrs old</A>. He expresses annoyance at Matt's not sending him books, but he has received letters from Matt's son at college (John J. Coogan, later Chaplain of the NYC Police Dept.).</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Mr. Dixon</div> <div> Kate Dixon Coogan</div> <div> Denis Coogan</div> <div> Mathew Coogan</div> <div> [John J. Coogan]</div> <div> Mt. St. Joseph Abbot</div> <div> Kate Doyle</div> <div> [Children: Mathew  &</div> <div> William Coogan]</div> <div> Dr. Byrne, Vicar Gen. of Boston</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 80 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1896_8_19"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1896.8.19</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id94.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Delia Fitzgerald to Her Friends William ">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Delia Fitzgerald from Claremorris, Co. Mayo, to Wm and family in Bklyn</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Delia arrived safely after her sea voyage and saw Michael and "his lady" in Claremorris. She sends greetings to Miss Dixon (Kate's sister, visiting in Brooklyn) and to William and Kate's children. She promises to send a slice of wedding cake.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Kate Dixon Coogan</div> <div> [Ellie? Mary Ann?]</div> <div> [Children: Mathew &</div> <div> William Coogan]</div> <div> Michael ____?</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 144 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1896_6_29"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1896.6.29</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Ellie to her sister Mary Ann Dixon during Mary Ann's Bklyn visit with William and family</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> [See Michael’s letter to William of Jan. 13, 1896 for mention of news about George Dixon from Straduff.] Ellie tells of sad news at home<B>:</B> death of Fr. William Maher’s father on 27th June 1896 (3 days after Fr. William’s 24th anniversary as a priest), the continued illness of George Dixon following an operation for removal of two tumors from his neck by Sr. Wm Stokes; he is recuperating in Bray. She thanks Mary Ann for the prayer book and for the money sent to their mother. She sends love to all in William’s family.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Fr. William Maher</div> <div> George Dixon?</div> <div> Sir William Stokes, MD</div> <div> Martin ___?</div> <div> Mrs. Dixon</div> <div> Ellie Dixon</div> <div> William Coogan</div> <div> Kate Dixon Coogan</div> <div> Willie & Mattie Coogan</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 115 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1896_1_13"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1896.1.13</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Michael to William</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael writes of the effects of old age assailing him. He answers William’s inquiry about debt owed by William to the Abbey. Michael recounts money that William brought to MSJ from Mathew Coogan and Mary Meany, he totals the debt at £2 and some shillings, and he asks William to pay up promptly and to send an accounting since the money was intended for masses. In a post script, he mentions a letter from Straduff about George Dixon’s illness.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Matthew Coogan</div> <div> Mary Meany</div> <div> George Dixon</div> <div> [Kate Dixon Coogan]</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 71 WIDTH="70"><div>  <A NAME="1890s_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1883</FONT></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> no text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> <A HREF="id151.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Scapular Instructions (A)">image (A)</A></div> <div> image (B)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Scapular Instruction Sheet, 2 images [deteriorated]</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Handwritten instructions probably enclosed with <A HREF="#1883_10_26" TITLE="List of Letters">Michael's letter to his NYC brothers and sisters</A> written after he heard of their mother's death.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="71" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="171" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 66 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="date_na1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Date NA1</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael's Poem in honor of Sister Clare</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> A poem written to a nun of the Order of the Sacred Heart who overcame opposition to her vocation. Michael has known and loved Sister Clare for a long time and asks her to join him in prayers for union in eternal bliss.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Sister Clare of the Order of the Sacred Heart</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 82 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="date_na2"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Date NA2</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to William, note, probably part of a longer letter.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael mentions sending a letter to Paul Byrne and receiving no answer, so he asks William to inquire. He has heard from Michael Bryan of Coolnacuppoque, who is considering going to the US; Michael inquires about other friends who left Co. Carlow for NYC and asks to be remembered to Margaret, Bridget, Patt & families.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Paul Byrne</div> <div> Michael Bryan</div> <div> Margaret Doyle</div> <div> Bridget Meany</div> <div> Patrick Coogan</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 53 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="1882____"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >1882 (?)</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to Mother, enclosed with letter to Brother</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC><NOBR><div> Transcribed as part of “Michael to William, July 27, 1882.<B>"</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="53" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="171" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 99 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="c__1871"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>c. 1871</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> <A HREF="id125.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael to His Brother William in Harlem">text</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Michael to William, no date, but 1870-77, during a visit to Ireland by Thomas McDonald</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael is sorry William’s health is poor and urges him to try to forget his harsh treatment at New Melleray. Michael will have mass offered for Mary Byrne and family, promises to send his mother his photo, and says he is working at shoemaking. July is hot in Ireland. Thomas McDonald has been in France and will come to Mt. Melleray to see Michael before returning to America.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99><NOBR><div> Mary Meany Byrne</div> <div> Hugh Coogan</div> <div> Denis Coogan</div> <div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <div> Thomas McDonald</div> <div> Thomas Joyce</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 53 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="date_na3"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Date NA3</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> <A HREF="id149.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michael to a Harlem Brother, Inquiry Pos">image</A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> PS Note: Michael to a brother and note to William </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> Michael inquires about the addresses of Mr. Thomas Townsend and his grandmother in Dublin.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Tom Townsend</div> <div> Mrs. Townsend</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 HEIGHT= 132 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="date_na4"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Date NA4</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="30"><div> text</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="42"><div> image</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="121"><div> Note from Matt to James, probably written soon after Catharine arrived in NYC, c. 1867-1870.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCCC WIDTH="385"><div> "My mother is uneasy regarding the affairs of your soul." Matt entreats James to oversee the Christian education of his children, not to become entrenched in the affairs of the world, and to write to their brother Michael and send £6 for masses. This note was apparently written at the behest of Catharine, who was fretting about not hearing from James. Matt promises to visit James, apologizes for not having done so, and sends regards to James' wife and children.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCC99 WIDTH="171"><div> Catharine Nolan Coogan</div> <div> Jane McMahon Townsend Coogan & children</div> <div> Michael Coogan</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>