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Nagle, Nano, 1718-1784 — Fitzsimons, Mary Angela, Sister
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Letter from Nano Nagle to Miss [Eleanor] Fitzsimons. Nagle reflects on herself and believes she has many faults. She compares the former novice mistress in the Ursuline monastery in Paris to the mustard seed in the Gospel, and expresses hope that the Cork foundation will succeed with her at the... [ … ]
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Nagle, Nano, 1718-1784 — Fitzsimons, Mary Angela, Sister
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Letter from Nano Nagle to Miss [Eleanor] Fitzsimons apologising for her lack of contact due to time constraints. Nagle struggles to express her joy on hearing Mary Kavanagh has joined the group bound for Ireland. She communicates that [Fr. Patrick] Doran is eager for the prompt departure of Miss... [ … ]
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Nagle, Nano, 1718-1784 — Fitzsimons, Mary Angela, Sister
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Letter from Nano Nagle to Miss [Eleanor] Fitzsimons discussing the establishment and success of her first schools in Cork, and the method of education employed therein. Nagle states that it is always a pleasure to hear from Fitzsimons. She also refers to early reactions to her ministry from the... [ … ]
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Nagle, Nano, 1718-1784 — Fitzsimons, Mary Angela, Sister
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Letter from Nano Nagle to Miss [Eleanor] Fitzsimons expressing her pleasure at receiving another letter from her and hoping they will meet in person soon. Nagle mentions her delight that Fitzsimons will be professed in Cork, and that the former novice mistress of the Ursuline monastery in Paris has... [ … ]
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Nagle, Nano, 1718-1784 — Fitzsimons, Mary Angela, Sister
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Letter from Nano Nagle to Miss [Eleanor] Fitzsimons in which she speculates about her investments in Paris and expresses her disappointment at the low interest paid. Nagle complains that Mr. Waters, banker, would not tell her anything about the East India Company. She appears fretful and vexed;... [ … ]
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Nagle, Nano, 1718-1784 — Fitzsimons, Mary Angela, Sister
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Letter sent from Bath, England, written while Nano is visiting her brothers there. She alludes to previous correspondence which detailed the foundation of her first schools in Cork, and how she withheld this from her family who until lately were uninformed of her work. While aware that her actions... [ … ]
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Nagle, Nano, 1718-1784 — Fitzsimons, Mary Angela, Sister
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Letter from Nano Nagle to Miss [Eleanor] Fitzsimons giving an account of a "very desirable" young lady (Miss Lawless) whom she is seeking to take on in Cork. The lady's father is strongly opposed to her taking the veil and he has offered her a substantial sum of money should she reconsider and... [ … ]