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Microfilm copy of originals held by the Westminster Diocesan Archives, Archbishop's House, Ambrosden Ave., London.
Contains papers of the following Vicars-Apostolic of London District and Archbishops of Westminster; Bishop W. Poynter, 1817-27; Bishop J.Y. Bramston, 1834; Bishop T. Griffiths, 1839-1845; Cardinal N.P.S. Wiseman, 1842-1864; Cardinal H.A. Vaughan, 1883; and Cardinal F. Bourne, 1911-30. Also includes letters of Rev. R. Gradwell, Rector of the English College, Rome, 1818-1826 and Roman letters, 1871-1911 (in Italian). The papers relate to the selection of priests for Australia, missions, emigration to Australia and other aspects of the Catholic Church in Australia and the Pacific.