File 3 - Income and expenditure book for the Third Order of St. Francis

170 pp; 20 cm x 16.5 cm; Bound volume; Manuscript

Quarterly income and expenditure account book for the Third Order of St. Francis, Capuchin Friary, Kilkenny. Income was principally derived from subscriptions, the supply of habits, cords and scapulars and collections at masses. Expenditure accounts include money expended on masses, washing, cloth for habits, relief for sick members, candlesticks, manuals, and other devotional objects. Towards the end of the volume there is an account of subscription payments by members listed under baptismal names, names in religion, address and record of monthly contributions (1876-1891).

The volume is in poor condition. Water, staining, and mould damage is evident on some pages. Front and end covers have become detached and some of the pages are very brittle. Careful handling and storage is required.