Howes Goldsborough
ZCC
Howes Goldsborough Papers
1851-1884
Origination : Goldsborough, Howes
Extent : .5 linear inches (6 folders)
Repository : University of Notre Dame Archives
Notre Dame, Indiana 46556
Preferred Citation
Howes Goldsborough Papers (ZCC),
University of Notre Dame Archives (UNDA), Notre Dame, IN 46556
Scope and Content
Letters received by Howes Goldsborough and his wife from Charles Lancaster, M.S. Burke, W.H. Gross, T. Enright, Joseph Helmpraecht, L.H. Claessens, G. Dielman, William Luhrman, Chloe Fenwick, Edward Henehy, Thomas A. Becker, Fred. W. Wayric, J.L. Brent, John Baptist Meurer, Edward J. Sourin, Livy Vigilante, and M.X. Fallon; concerning the Catholic Church and clergy, with some comments on politics; including a plan for the confessional and sacristy in the church of Easton, March 1864.
Background
Catholic layman of Easton, Maryland; friend of Rev. William Hickley Gross, C.Ss.R., later bishop of Savannah and of Oregon City.
CZCC Howes Goldsborough: Manuscripts
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- Charles Lancaster to Howes Goldsborough 1851/04/07
Fr. Provincial is making a retreat, and he asked Lancaster to write to Goldsborough to thank him for the invitation. The charges against Mr. Tuffer have disturbed the provincial, and he intends to remove him. Rev. J. Powers will not be appointed to St. Joseph's because he has already been assigned to another mission. Lancaster thinks that the charges against Tuffer are exaggerated. Mr. Jones is well. Lancaster hears that Goldsborough and his wife plan to visit Blossom Point in June. He will meet them there if possible.
- C.C. Lancaster to Howes Goldsborough 1858/05/05
Lancaster thanks Goldsborough for the information. He doubts whether he will visit Goldsborough's county this month, although Col. S. Hamilton Cast thinks it advisable for Lancaster to do so. Rev. B. Maguire sends his regards and offers his hospitality. Lancaster promises to visit Galloway when he visits Goldsborough's county.
- M.S. Burke, C.SS.R., to Howes Goldsborough 1863/09/14
Burke sends information about having divine service in Easton. Fr. Gross will say Mass and preach at the appointed time. Since Mr. May will probably have many visitors, it might be better if Gross stayed with Goldsborough. Goldsborough need not worry about vestments. Nor should Mrs. Goldsborough worry about finishing the surplice.
- W.H. Gross to Mrs. Goldsborough 1863/10/01
Gross sends information concerning his visit to Easton. Mrs. May is already familiar with his plans. Gross would like Goldsborough to send her carriage for him and to inform others of his plans. He sends his respects to Mr. Goldsborough.
- W.H. Gross to Mrs. Goldsborough 1863/11/02
Gross sends information concerning his November visit to Easton. He hopes Goldsborough's Sunday school is doing well. He sends his regards to Mr. Goldsborough and to Mr. Samuel Goldsborough.
- W.H. Gross to Mrs. Goldsborough 1863/12/05
Gross regrets to inform Goldsborough that he will not be able to be with them at Christmas. He will visit Easton on December 20. He hopes that Mr. Goldsborough's plans for building a church are going well, and he hopes that the Sunday school is doing well. Rev. J. Gerdeman would like to accompany Gross on his next trip. Gross asks Goldsborough if that would be all right. Gross sends his respects to Mr. Goldsborough.
- W.H. Gross to Mrs. Goldsborough 1863/12/31
On his return from his last visit, Gross made it his business to obtain a good farmhand for Goldsborough. He asks her if she could send the carriage on Saturday instead of Friday to pick him up. Gross asks Goldsborough to tell the servants that he got hymns for them. He asks her to prepare Rebecca well for receiving Holy Communion. He sends his New Year's greetings to her and Mr. Goldsborough.
- W.H. Gross to Mrs. Goldsborough 1864/01/14
Ice has caused the steamboat to discontinue its regular trips, and Gross will not be able to make the visit to Easton this month. He will send the German as soon as the boat resumes service. Gross sends his respects to Mr. Goldsborough.
- W.H. Gross to Mrs. Goldsborough 1864/01-02
Once a church is built in Easton there will be a regular revenue arising from the rental of pews. Gross even foresees the day when Easton will have a resident pastor. He fears that if the building of the church is put off for too long the whole enterprise may fail. Gross asks Mrs. Goldsborough to give his views to Mr. Goldsborough. If Mr. Goldsborough accepts them, Gross will write instantly to Mr. May to make him the proposals. If both Mr. May and Mr. Goldsborough accede to this view, Gross will make an appeal for support on his next visit. Gross is concerned about Mr. Goldsborough's poor health. Mr. Goldsborough is not a Catholic, and Gross urges Mrs. Goldsborough to do what she can for her husband's spiritual welfare. Should Mrs. Goldsborough see Mrs Pascault, she is to tell her that Gross will stop to enjoy her hospital ty on Sunday, the 21st of February. Gross asks Mrs. Goldsborough how she likes Mr. Dietz. He sends his respects to Mr. Goldsborough and to Mr. Samuel Goldsborough. Rev. Fr. Burke sends his respects.
- W.H. Gross to Howes Goldsborough 1864/02/19
The sudden cold weather will probably prevent Gross' visiting Easton. He thanks Goldsborough for the boat ticket and for the assistance he is willing to give for the erection of the church. Gross will visit Easton on the 28th. He asks Goldsborough not to purchase a lot until he comes. He is happy to hear that Goldsborough is pleased with Frank Dietz. He sends his respects to Mrs. Goldsborough.
- Plan of confessional and sacristy in church of Easton 1864/03
- W.H. Gross to Howes Goldsborough 1864/03/10
On his return from Easton, Gross wrote to Mrs. H. May, but he has not yet had a reply. He will write shortly to Mr. H. May. Gross met Mr. Hooper and Mr. Kemp at Clora's Point, and they promised him every assistance. One of Gross' friends drew up plans for the new church building, and a builder will simply have to follow them. Concerning the deed to the plot of land, Gross asks Goldsborough to insert words to the effect that when the sum he has expended is refunded the title will be transferred to the Church. Gross hopes that the sick in Goldsborough's family are well. He will be visiting Easton on the 19th. Since the 20th is Palm Sunday, he asks Goldsborough to have Frank Dietz cut some cedar or pine branches. He asks Mrs. Goldsborough to prepare the two servants of whom he spoke to her for their first Communion.
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- W.H. Gross to Howes Goldsborough 1864/03/28
Gross send the plans for the proposed church by Tommy. Gross received a letter from Mrs. May promising assistance. Tommy told Gross that several Irishmen offered their free labor. Gross asks Goldsborough to close the deal for the purchase of the land. The offer of the Irishmen confirms Gross' plans to ask Mr. May to supply the lumber. Gross thanks Goldsborough and requests him to lay out the money for the lot which will be repaid through sale of cemetery plots.
- W.H. Gross to Howes Goldsborough 1864/04/11
Goldsborough's last letter was very pleasing to Gross, and Gross agrees that it would be well to publish in the Sun. Gross reminds Goldsborough of the change in the steamboat schedule. Gross wrote to Mr. May and asked him what assistance he could offer. Gross sends his respects to Mrs. Goldsborough.
- W.H. Gross to Howes Goldsborough 1864/04/20
Gross asks Goldsborough for the price of bricks in Easton. Gross arrived from Baltimore last night. He saw Mr. and Mrs. May. They ardently urged the plan of the Cape May Church. Mr. Roach thinks it can be put up for the same amount. Gross is pleased with the success of Mrs. May. She has written the priest at Cape May for the plans, and she will show them to Goldsborough when he visits Baltimore. Gross includes $7.00 donated by a friend for the new church.
- W.H. Gross to Howes Goldsborough 1864/05/03
In passing through Baltimore on his way from Frederick, Gross called on Mr. and Mrs. May. Their collections have not been going well. Gross will bring $44.00 on his next visit. Mr. and Mrs. May had not received the plans from the Cape May Church, but Mr. May drew a sketch which Gross will bring. Nor have the May's heard from Mr. Thompson. As far as the lot is concerned, both Mr. May and Gross think that Goldsborough ought to purchase it. On his next visit Gross would like to bring along a fellow lector. He asks Mr. Goldsborough to tell his wife that hehas some hymns.
- W.H. Gross to Howes Goldsborough 1864/05/18
Gross is sending the new plans. He fears that the building may be expensive and thinks it would be better to submit the plans first to those who are to undertake its erection. Gross hopes Goldsborough will make his proposed trip to Baltimore. Having the plans, it would be well to call immediately on the subscribers. He asks Goldsborough to request Mrs. May to write to Mr. Thompson to this effect. If Goldsborough sees Mr. Hooper, he is to ask him to send what he has been able to collect. Gross asks Goldsborough whether it might be advisable to publish the proposals for the church. He sends his respects to Mrs. Goldsborough and to Hon. H. May.
- W.H. Gross to Howes Goldsborough 1864/07/09
Gross has been very busy the last several weeks in tending to the sick and wounded that have been filling the hospitals. He has been preparing a number of Negroes for first Communion. Gross has not, however, forgotten his friends in Easton. He sends his respects to Mrs. Goldsborough.
- W.H. Gross to Howes Goldsborough 1864/07/15
The late raid of the Confederates has caused the steamboat to discontinue service for a while, so Gross willnot be able to make his monthly visit.
- W.H. Gross to Howes Goldsborough 1864/07/21
Gross is glad to hear that Goldsborough succeeded in obtaining the lot. The laws of the diocese require the deed to be taken out in the name of the archbishop. Mr. May will know what legal terms to use for this. Annapolis was in a state of turmoil, and priests were being harassed for not taking up arms.
- W.H. Gross to Howes Goldsborough 1864/09/12
Gross is glad to note the change of routes for the boat. Gross will come on Saturday; he will not be accompanied by another father. He has some plans that will aid the erection of the church.
- T. Enright to Howes Goldsborough 1864/09/23
Rev. F. Gerdemann has informed Enright that Goldsborough has procured for Rev. Gross a free ticket for the boat. Rev. F. Henning lost the ticket. Since Enright will probably be sent to Easton instead of Rev. F. Classens, Enright would appreciate it if Goldsborough would send him a similar ticket.
- W.H. Gross to Howes Goldsborough 1864/10/10
Gross asks Goldsborough to request the committee for the direction of the church to assemble sometime next week. Gross would like to attend this meeting. Gross does not think that his collection tour in Baltimore was successful. Gross' superior will be with him when he visits Easton next Saturday.
- Joseph Helmpraecht, C.SS.R., to Howes Goldsborough 1864/10/18
Fr. Rector (Helmpraecht) asks Goldsborough to send apples and sweet potatoes. He enjoyed his trip to Eastern Shore and would like to return sometime in the future.