Letter from Bishop Patrick McKenna to John Francis Hogan, 11 January 1916 Letters 1916-1923 Patrick McKenna

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This letter was addressed to Rev Dr John Francis Hogan (1858–1918), a priest, author, and president of St Patrick's College, Maynooth.The letter was sent by Roman Catholic Bishop, Patrick McKenna (1868-1942). In this letter Mckenna is informing Hogan of the holidays he is granting to 'P.C.' who is suffering from erythema, a skin condition. He must stay indoors while his illness lasts and thus must be granted a holiday.

 St Patrick's College, Maynooth John F. Hogan papers, 21/5/11a https://letters1916.ie/item/2286 English Patrick McKenna 1916-01-11 Bishops House, County Monaghan, Ireland John Francis Hogan Male 1942 Faith Faith

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 5/11 BISHOPS HOUSE,MONAGHAN 11th Jan 1916. My Dear Mons. Hogan. I beg to inform youthat I have granted an extensionof holidays to Mgr. P. C. Dynanas he is suffering from Erythemaof the face and has been orderedby the Doctor to keep within doorswhile the swelling lasts. I have extended his holidays to Thursday20th & if he is not fit to travelthen, I am directing him to applyagain. Kindest regards,I am, my dear Mons. Hogan,Faithfully yous, + Patrick McKenna Patrick McKenna Letter from Bishop Patrick McKenna to John Francis Hogan, 20 May 1916Letter from Bishop Patrick McKenna to John Francis Hogan, 11 January 1916 Bishops House, County Monaghan, Ireland Letter from Bishop Patrick McKenna to John Francis Hogan, 11 January 1916