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Letters to James Pearse from a Mr. Humphreys, ‘The National Reformer’, 20 Circus Road, St. John’s Wood, London. The letters to a manuscript sent by Pearse for possible publication. Humphreys affirms that Charles Bradlaugh ‘has been so much occupied with the litigation that he has not yet had time to examine’ the manuscript (29 December 1889).

Bill to James Pearse from James Dillon, general advertising agent, 130 Great Britain Street, Dublin.

Letter to James Pearse from George William Foote, 28 Stonecutter Street, London, regarding the cost of placing an advertisement in the ‘Freethinker’ magazine.

Letter from A.R. Carroll, solicitor, 47 North Great George’s Street, Dublin, to James Pearse, regarding legal matters pertaining to Pearse’s business.

Notebook compiled by Fr. Angelus Healy OSFC detailing the missions and retreats given by him and other Capuchin friars from c.1903-08. The opening page notes that he was ordained on 23 Feb. 1902. An index is extant at the start of the volume. Information is given in respect of the location of the retreat or mission, the date, and the number of confessions heard and sermons preached. Occasional reference is made the subject of sermons and lectures such as ‘charity’, ‘the mercy of God’, and the 'dangers of drink’. The file also includes a separate typescript listing of missions, retreats and special sermons given by Fr. Angelus from 1903-40.

List of Royal Irish Constabulary members who took the pledge during the temperance crusade. The name of the individual and whether he took the pledge for life or one or two years is given.

Schedule for a temperance mission organised by the Capuchin friars in Belfast from 3-5 Feb. 1907.

Listing of individuals who took the total abstinence pledge in the parish of Taghmon and Turin (located in County Westmeath and in the diocese of Meath) in 1913. The total is noted as 542. Information is given under the headings of name, residence and period for which the pledge was taken.