Letter from Martin McDonnell to John Francis Hogan, 20 September 1916 Letters 1916-1923 Martin McDonnell

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This letter was written by Martin McDonnell to John Francis Hogan (1858–1918), priest, author, and president of St Patrick's College, Maynooth. In the letter Martin asks pardon of Hogan after he left the college retreat the previous Saturday.

 St Patrick’s College, Maynooth John F. Hogan Papers 21/18/23 https://letters1916.ie/item/2318 English Martin McDonnell 1916-09-20 Junior House, Maynooth John Francis Hogan Male Faith Faith

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 18/23 JUNIOR HOUSE, MAYNOOTH. 20 Sept. '16, My Lord, I had themisfortune to leave theCollege last Saturdaymorning. The cause wasas follows -: During the retreat Ibecame somewhat scrupulousand felt that if I were to become a priest, mylife would be fully of misery. Having entertainedthese thoughts I hadthe misfortune to leavethe College last Saturdaymorning, and for thisoffence I crave yourLordship's pardon. I remain, myLord Bishop, Your Lordship's mostobedient servant,Martin McDonnell. Martin McDonnell Letter from Martin McDonnell to John Francis Hogan, 20 September 1916 Junior House, Maynooth Letter from Martin McDonnell to John Francis Hogan, 20 September 1916