1869 Dec. 1
O'Sullivan, Father James S.:
Hudson, N(ew) Y(ork)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
O'Sullivan encloses $16; ten dollars toward defraying the expenses of Rev. friends to Rome, and six dollars as payment for the Freeman until 1781. He says that the priests can never repay McMaster for his great efforts and exertions in their behalf, and feels that no other man in this country and attached to the press, but McMaster, could or would have dared to speak and write as he has done. He feels that Jus is a noble man, a champion of Right and one qualified to speak, where ordinary priests would be powerless. O'Sullivan asks God's blessing on both McMaster and Jus for their work. He will send McMaster's son some Roman coupons to the amount of $150. Something shall be done for McMaster by and by.
I-1-n - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1869 Dec. 1
Mangan, Father Tho(ma)s F.:
Mattoon, Illinois
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Mangan writes in the names of himself and five other priests of this diocese (Alton) and sends a order for $60 to be applied to defraying the expenses of the Mission to Rome. He writes that none of them would shrink from signing the "petition" were that course considered advisable. He feels that all the true men of the clergy of this diocese endorse McMaster's course and the letters of "Jus". Others are worthless on occasions like this either through servile fear of authority or assumed zeal in its defense. They are convinced that great need for defense of the clergy exists. They heartily wish the actual state of things adequately exposed before the highest tribunal of the Church. If that point is reached by the present movement, the result will be inexpressible good. Each of the priests listed sent $10. Father P. J. O'Halloran, Cairo Ill; Father Michael Clifford, Bunker Hill, III; Father James Harty, Jerseyville, III; Father P. Brady and Father Timothy Hickey of Springfield, III; and Thomas Mangan, Mattoon, Ill. Mangan also encloses $6. for the Freeman's Journal. Since the Presidential campaign of 1868, he has been receiving it in the name of his sisters. He now asks that it be sent in his own name. He highly appreciates McMaster's noble efforts in the cause of right.
I-1-n - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {7}
1869 Dec. 1
Stack, Father M(ichael) P.:
Williamsport, Penn(sylvani)a
to Ja(me)s A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Stack encloses a check for the "Jus" fund (for defense of parochial rights). Five dollars of it goes to the fund, the balance for a yearly subscription in advance for the Freeman's Journal, for Rev. John Koeper, Box 2597 (Williamsport).
I-1-n - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}
1869 Dec. 2
Sadlier & Company, D & J. by Denman
to Orestes A. Brownson:
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Denman writes to ask Brownson to write two articles for the New York Tablet; one on Father Hyacinth's Conferences, a copy of which is sent by mail, and the other on the Richardson affair, commented on by the New York Sun. This will be a good opportunity to hit Beecher. He hopes Brownson will get these articles in his hands as soon as possible so that it will be ready for publication in the next paper.
I-4-d - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1869 Dec. 3
Fidius:
New York, (New York)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York), New York
Fidius tells McMaster that a few days ago an insurance man of some prominence in (New York) made the assertion that members of the Catholic Church would not insure their lives because of a Papal edict issued within the past thirty years. Fidius denied this, but upon inquiring, found that Protestants quite generally held this belief. He feels that the time for a thorough "ventilation" is at hand, and that the Journal is the best medium for that. He thinks that this prejudicial impression ought to be removed as groundless, and supposes that Protestants take it as true on the blind faith that nothing is too bad to believe of "the Church". He hopes to see an "expose" in McMaster's paper.
I-1-n - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1869 Dec. 3
McGovern, Father Tho(ma)s:
Bellefonte (Pennsylvania)
to Ja(me)s A(lphonsus) McMaster:
New York, (New York)
McGovern enclose $20 (twenty) dollars, the subscription of Rev. John C. Farran of Tyrone, P(ennsylvani)a, and McGovern, to aid the clergymen going to Rome in behalf of the second order of the clergy in the United States. He states that their names can be employed in any legitimate manner that is necessary to gain the end proposed.
I-1-n - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}
1869 Dec. 4
Pare, Father J(oseph O.):
Montreal, (Quebec)
to Father P(eter) Hennaert:
(Detroit, Michigan)
Pare acknowledges Hennaert's letter of Nov. 28 in which he says that he has received a draft for 5600 francs on Pare from Certes of the (Association of the) P(ropagation) of the F(aith). Instead of bishops cashing these drafts through bankers, thereby losing a percentage, they should permit Pare to handle the matter directly thereby saving the bishops some money. They were honored by Hennaert's visit.
III-2-l - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1869 Dec. 4
Reed, William H.:
Toledo, Ohio
to James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
He is sorry to hear that he will not be allowed to correspond with Georgie while at school. Reed is thinking of getting up a newspaper to be issued monthly. He asks Edwards to send him some articles. He anticipates fine times at the new skating rink in the lot next to Harry Chari's.
XI-1-a - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {1}
1869 Dec. 5
(Brownson, Sarah H.):
Elizabeth, (New Jersey)
to Henry (F. Brownson):
(Chicago, Illinois)
(Mrs. Brownson) expresses sympathy for not having written her son Henry before this, but assures him it is not from forgetfulness. Men's minds are so broad and elevated that they cannot easily descend to every day's particulars. Eliza, the girl living with (the Brownsons) was troubled with sore fingers for those weeks, forcing (Mrs. Brownson) to do the cooking. Since (Orestes Brownson's) book is being printed, she, Sarah and Eliza go downtown nearly every day, especially since St. Mary's parish has been celebrating its jubilee for the past two weeks. She is very glad to hear that (Henry), Fifine and the baby are well and happy. She wants to see them all. She supposes the baby will soon sit alone and wonders when she will see it. She misses (Henry) very much since it is so long since he was home. Yesterday Mass was said for John Brownson. She says it is a sad time for all but feels she ought not complain since there was so much that was consoling about his death. (Mr. Brownson's) health is very good this fall and that he is writing a good deal and doing much good. His book is nearly printed and she has read all the proofs and thinks it will be an important book. She asks (Henry) if he has made his aunt Betsy a second visit. She wishes to be told all about it. She received a letter from Healy Harmon a few days ago who had been in Erving, Mass., and they think in an inebriate asylum. (Healy) says he has given up intemperance but (Mrs. Brownson) believes his mind is partially shattered. It has not been very cold. (Henry) would hardly recognize some parts of Elizabeth now after several streets have been paved and residences erected. She gives her love to Fifine and is sorry about her poor eyes but advises her to be patient since everyone has some cross. She asks (Henry) to kiss little Philip fo her.
III-3-a - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1869 Dec. 5
Pendleton, Geo(rge) H.:
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
to (James Alphonsus McMaster):
(New York, New York)
Pendleton explains that when he wrote yesterday, he had not seen McMaster's article in Journal dated Dec. 7, 1867. He says it does not changed what he (Pendleton) said in the least, but he wishes McMaster to know under what impulse he wrote.
I-1-n - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1869 Dec. 5
Perigo, Frank:
Toledo, Ohio
to James F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He supposes that Edwards has heard of the new skating rink that is being erected opposite the Post Office back of where Edwards used to live. He is having a fine time at dancing school. He is sorry to hear of Edwards' severe cold.
XI-1-a - A.LS. - 4pp. - 8vo. - {1}
1869 Dec. 6
Kindekens, Father J(oseph):
Apple River, (Illinois)
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
N(ew) Y(ork), (New York)
Kindekens encloses a post office money order of $10 toward the "Jus" fund, and wishes "Jus" and the F(reeman's) Journal good luck and God's blessing.
I-1-n - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}
1869 Dec. 6
Buddeke, Iro:
Nashville, Tennessee
to James F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He met Edwards' friend, Mr. Heitman, clerk in a dry goods store. They have a beautiful church and a two room school house and have asked the Bishop for a priest without success. There are many Catholics there who cannot go to church because of the distance. He asks Edwards to ask Father Alexis Granger (C.S.C.) if he could send a priest from Notre Dame. He tells of the good effects of a mission given a week ago.
XI-1-a - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 8vo. - {2}
1869 Dec. 7
Hendricken, Father Thomas F.:
Waterbury, Conn(ecticut)
to Bishop F(rancis) P. McFarland of:
Hartford, (Connecticut)
Shortly after Kinerny returned to Troy his confessor decided that he had no vocation. He went to Boston to work for Donahoe for one week. Father (James) Healy told him not to abandon the idea of the priesthood. He consulted Father John Bapst, (S.J.) and went recommended by him to Montreal. Since then he has been at St. Hyacinth but after that no one knows anything of him. When he returned Hendricken told him he should have left his ecclesiastical dress at the college because his conduct was disedifying. Had he not supposed the Bishop knew this he would have written before. Because of the way Kinerny spent the vacations Hendricken thinks little can be made of him. He may be saying more than is necessary but the information may be useful.
I-1-c - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {3}
1869 Dec. 7
Howard, Father J. J.:
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Father Howard encloses $15, for six (subscriptions) to the Journal for one year from date. This is the result of a casual meeting of a few priests the other evening in which newspapers were being discussed. All agreed that the Freeman's Journal is the most independent, fearless and clever Catholic weekly published in the country. They formed a club of six. If McMaster desires subscribers from Canada, the priests will get up a larger club, as the paper has many admirers there, especially among the Irish priests. He lists the names of the subscribers. They are all persons of some influence in the city and vicinity.
I-1-n - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1869 Dec. 7
Garry, Mich(ae)l:
Fayetteville, (Ohio?)
to (James Alphonsus McMaster):
(Nes York, New York)
Garry adds to a note of identification to a letter by John W. Baker, an Episcopalian, who has sent McMaster a bulletin which he feels is disgraceful and should be answered. Baker is a lawyer and is very favorably disposed to the Catholic Church. Garry had sent McMaster a copy of the address a few weeks ago, but perhaps McMaster did not receive it. Garry states that Baker is only one of many who wish to hear from McMaster on this matter.
I-1-n - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {2}
1869 Dec. 7
McMahon, Father H.:
Cedarburg, Wis(consin)
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Father McMahon encloses $5, towards the fund for sending clergymen to Rome. He would send more, but his congregation is small. He hopes the matter will meet with success.
I-1-n - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1869 Dec. 7
McNulty, Father P.:
Baldwinville, N(ew) Y(ork)
to (James Alphonsus McMaster):
(New York), New York
Father McNulty encloses a draft for $10. Five for a subscription to the Freeman's Journal, the ablest Catholic Journal in the U. S., and five towards the fund for sustaining a clerical representative of the "2nd Oder of the Hierarchy", at Rome. Such a representative is needed, for at the present (the priests) have not right to breathe unless through the nostrils of our Bishops.
I-1-n - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1869 Dec. 9
Fulvus:
Rome, Italy
to James Alphonsus McMaster:
(New York, New York)
On the Feast of the Immaculate Conception the Vatican Council was convened. Because the Catholic Church has exercised her authority over the consciences of men, she has been opposed by the powers of the world for they thought that she was dangerous to the state, as was the case with the Roman Emperors. The Church has always felt that the state was incompetent in matters spiritual and of conscience. Rome had for days anticipated the commencement of the Council and early the first morning people thronged to St. Peter's, completely filling the Basilica. About 700 mitres were present including 30 mitered Abbots. Monsignor Dupanloup resolutely opposes the definition of the dogma of "Papal Infallibility", but declares himself obedient to the decision of the Council. The Anglican Tractarians sent a commissioner to the Council and are likely to be heard if they are submissive and sincere to the Holy See, and if their orders are not recognized they will submit. The writer sends copies of the "Giornale di Roma" and "L'Osservatore Romano" which contain a report of the opening ceremonies of the Council. He cannot send an account of the proceedings of the Council for all proceedings are secret unless authoritatively published, but as soon as they are released he will forward them immediately. The last session of the Council will be held on the Feast of the Epiphany, Friday Dec. 10. It is understood in Rome that the conversion of King Victor Emmanuel is sincere, but the writer has no definite information, but will send news about it at the next writing. Dr. Anderson and Mr. Charles O'Connor of New York are in Rome as is Mr. William Allies of London.
I-1-n - A.L.S. - 7pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1869 Dec. 10
Hewit, (Father) A(ugustine) F.:
to (Orestes A.) Brownson:
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Father Hewit enjoyed the article Brownson submitted and will publish it. All references to Father Hyacinth have been deleted at Father Hecker's suggestion. It is not well to call further attention to Father Hyacinth, who leaves tomorrow for Europe, because the Holy See is only tolerating it for awhile. The Roman authorities have asked Catholic journals to ignore him and put no obstacle in the way of his return to obedience. Hewit borrowed one of Brownson's pregnant principles for a sermon. If not too much trouble Hewit would like to have an article in the Tablet on the distinction between Genus and Species in the Scholastic philosophy, especially elucidating the distinction in the terms as offered to the human race. Hewit hopes Brownson's health is better.
I-4-d - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 18mo. - {3}
1869 Dec. 11
Daudet, Father (J.):
Newburgh, Ohio
to James (Alphonsus) McMaster:
New York, (New York)
Daudet encloses a post office check for $10.00. Three for his subscription and seven for the delegates of the clergy.
I-1-n - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1869 Dec. 12
Lowe, E. L.:
Brooklyn, (New York)
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Lowe wishes to enlish McMaster's aid in providing work of a literary nature for Mr. (Henry) Major, a converted Episcopalian minister who is struggling in poverty, as a consequence of his faith. He had been used to every luxury as a minister, but now finds himself without work. He was for a time editor of the Catholic Herald of Philadelphia, but is now living in Brooklyn, near Lowe. Lowe has not known him long, but his past history is known to him, and Lowe feels that McMaster will wish to do something for the man. Lowe also wrote to Mullaly, and hopes that he and McMaster will be able, between them, to find some employment for Major.
I-1-n - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 8vo. - {2}
1869 Dec. 13
Reilly, A(ndrew) J.:
Fort Dodge, Iowa
to James F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He is very busy and finds little time for the agreeable duty of writing to old friends. He is content in his position but feels the want of friends. T. A. Kinsella writes that he will send Edwards some poetry. He hopes that Edwards will answer his letter.
XI-1-a - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {1}
1869 Dec. 14
Certes, (Adolphe):
Paris, (France)
to Father (Peter) Hennaert:
Detroit, (Michigan)
Certes acknowledges Hennaert's letter of November 28 asking "the date and amount of the latest report to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere." Hennaert believed "that there is a credit for the (Association of) the Propagation of the Faith exceeding the amount of the draft of 5,600 francs which Certes sent last November 5." Their last letter from Lefevere is Feb. 7, 1867. That letter, concerning a payment to Louvain, contained no report of the Bishop, either on the state of his diocese, nor the amount of receipts among his diocesans. His report on March 21, 1866, on the state of the diocese announced "a collection for the Propagation of the Faith of $654.50" that is, 3,400 francs, 86 centimes. Lefevere wrote rarely indeed. No receipts have been acknowledged since April, 1863. That sum of 3,400 francs, 86 centimes represents the alms gathered from 1863 to 1866 exclusively. That is entered in their accounts, and Certes returned it May 30, 1866, in assigning the balance of the allocation of 1865. The association asks Hennaert to indicated the total amount of receipts on hand and what should be the reports for 1866, 1867, 1868, and 1869. The accounts for 1869 will close Jan. 31, 1870, and the reply should arrive before that date. If receipts have accumulated excessively they could aid another bishop in the United States. The allocation of 7,000 francs assigned for 1867 for the Diocese of Detroit had not been renewed. When a diocese has reached a point where its needs can be cared for by local resources, they are obliged to administer to more recently created and more needy dioceses.
III-2-1 - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 12mo. - {4}
1869 Dec. 15
Salzmann, Father Jos(eph):
St. Francis, Wis(consin)
to Father (Peter Hennaert):
(Detroit, Michigan)
He is delighted with Hennaert's dimissorial letter for ordination; how beautiful is the Canon Law if kept strictly, but now often neglected in this country, and the damage how better! N(icholas) Wagener is today a sub-deacon, next Saturday a priest, his first Mass at Detroit on Christmas. He will bring with him his "Litteras Formatas." He has good judgment, good will and learning; his littleness of stature is not his fault.
III-2-1 - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}
1869 Dec. 18
Mangan, Father Tho(ma)s F.:
Mattoon, Illinois
to Ja(me)s A(lphonsus) McMaster:
New York, (New York)
Father Mangan wishes McMaster to let him know whether or not he received a letter sent him on the 1st containing an order for $66.00 on the Ocean National Bank, New York. Six dollars for the Freeman's Journal, and ten dollars each for five other priests of this diocese (of Alton) and Mangan, which is their contribution towards defraying the expenses of the mission to Rome.
I-1-n - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1869 Dec. 18
Meline, James F.:
Brooklyn, (New York)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Meline is sending a copy of the January Galaxy in which he calls attention to an article in which he pays his respects to Monsignor Stendhol. He hopes the book he sent Brownson through Kehoe reached him safely. Greetings of the season are extended.
I-4-d - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 10mo. - {1}
1869 Dec. 19
Pabisch, (Father) Francis J.:
Cincinnati, Ohio
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell):
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
Pabisch had not been around for the last two months … (See original for calendar of 10 cards).
Cross references:
II-5-h - A.L.S. (Photostatic copy from the Archives of The College of Mt. St. Joseph, Delhi, Ohio.) - 4pp. - 8vo. - {10}
1869 Dec. 22
Connolly, Martin:
St. Francis, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
to James F. Edwards:
(Toledo, Ohio)
They are preparing for orders. They do not spend much time in the city as they live outside the limits. He cannot give a very agreeable report of the place; the appearance exteriorly and interiorly is perfectly horrible.
XI-1-a - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 8vo. - {2}
(18)69 Dec. 23
Drea, James:
Cleveland, (Ohio)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Drea has been organizing a club for McMaster's paper and has just succeeded. Two other men are also forming clubss. Drea will write friends in Wisconsin, urging them to form clubs, too. He wishes McMaster a very happy Christmas. P.S. He lists the names of the subscribers. He will send McMaster a check on the bank on Friday (Dec. 29, 1869).
I-1-n - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1869 Dec. 23
Anderson, C. D.:
Neoshoe Falls, Kans(as)
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Anderson encloses a postoffice order for $3.00 as subscription to the "Freeman's Journal" commencing Jan. 1, 1870. His last address was Fredericktown, Mo. (Missouri) but as he is a Civil Engineer, the past few months of a changeful life have deprived him of the pleasure of McMaster's paper. He will try to give timely notice of any future address change.
I-1-n - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1869 Dec. 23
Clark, Charles H.:
Vincennes, (Indiana)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Clark encloses $40, for twenty subscribers to the Freeman's Journal. He had some difficulty, in getting up the club, as business is dull and money scarce. He has had to advance (money) himself for some of the parties, who have promised to repay him in a short time. Clark would like to see it (Journal) in every home in Vincennes, and will try to send another club soon.
I-1-n - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {1}
(18)69 Dec. 24
Drea, James:
Cleveland, (Ohio)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
He encloses a check for $27.00. P.S. Tho(ma)s Mahar, whose subscription expires Jan. 1, (1870) encloses $3.00 for renewal.
I-2-n - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1869 Dec. 24
Mahar, Tho(ma)s:
Cleveland, O(hio)
to J(ames) A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Mahar has handed to Ja(me)s Drea $3 to be sent to McMaster for the Freeman's Journal for the year 1870. The other subscribers for whom he formerly acted intend to go into a club when their subscriptions fall due, which will be about next March. He thinks their mutual friend Murth Sheen will handle them. They desire to get the benefit of the club system, but he prefers to go it alone.
I-1-n - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1869 Dec. 25
Lemonnier, C.S.C., Father A(ugustus):
Notre Dame, Indiana
to James F. Edwards:
(Toledo, Ohio)
He thanks Edwards for his letter. If he can get well within a week, he will visit him. He supposes that Edwards is fast recovering strength. He often thinks of him.
XI-1-a - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1869 Dec. 27
Considine, M.:
Dubuque, Iowa
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Considine encloses $60 for thirty subscribers to the Journal, whose names are enclosed. He has not been a subscriber before, but an occasional reader and always an admirer of the paper and its editor. He feels that the Freeman deserves well of the friends of Truth everywhere, and it is his fervent wish that McMaster may be spared for many years to come so that he may continue to do battle in the cause of Truth and justice, and that he may be found as in the past, among the foremost champions of the Peoples' rights and the fearless defender of correct principles both in Church and State.
I-1-n - A.L.S. - 1p. - 2vo. - {1}
1869 Dec. 27
Cunnea, James:
Morris, Illinois
to James F. Edwards:
(Toledo, Ohio)
He has the "blues;" no excitement. He had plenty of fun at the Fair in South Bend. He met D(avid) J. Wile in LaPorte. He fears that the C.O.R.E. will never meet again at Notre Dame to play their tricks on "love sick swains."
XI-1-a - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 8vo. - {1}
1869 Dec. 27
Reilly, A(ndrew) J.:
Fort Dodge, Iowa
to James F. Edwards:
(Toledo, Ohio)
He was surprised to hear of the spread of influenza among the students of Notre Dame. He hopes that no more deaths may occur, and supposes that Edwards is beyond reach of danger.
XI-1-a - A.L.S. - 6pp. - 8vo. - {1}
1869 Dec. 29
(Brownson, Sarah H.):
Elizabeth, New Jersey
to Henry (F. Brownson):
Chicago, Illinois
(Mrs. Brownson) wishes (Henry) and Fifine a happy New Year and the greatest blessings. She says that on Sunday, St. Stephen's day (Dec. 26), (the Brownson's) commemorated the baptism of four of their children 25 years ago. She hopes (Henry) had a pleasant time in Milwaukee and that he will be back home by the time this letter reaches Chicago. She expresses concern over little Philip's health and hopes that they all are better for the journey. Her Father and she sympathize with his difficulties with the Army and counsel patience. (Orestes) has an invitation to lecture in Chicago and that he has left the arrangements to (Henry). The lecture will take place toward the end of winter. She confides to (Henry) that she thinks (Orestes) will not have the courage to make the trip, although his health for the past six months has been good enough for the journey. She closes with love to Fifine and gratitude that she is a good wife to (Henry).
III-3-a - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1869 Dec. 30
Stephan, Father Jos(eph) A.:
Rensselaer, Ind(iana)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Father Stephan says that as McMaster has admitted so many articles in favor of a change in the present status of the Clergy, that he trusts McMaster will not refuse the enclosed a place also in his Journal. He feels that it will be better to correct wrong impressions and hear both sides. The (enclosed) article should go in unabridged. If McMaster will not allow this favor, Stephan requests that he return this communication to him.
I-1-n - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1869 Dec. 31
Gallagher, Father H(ugh) P.:
San Francisco, Cal(ifornia)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Gallagher has been forced to recuperate his broken health at the Sulpher Springs, and has availed himself of his leisure time to write on the status of the Clergy, a subject which has filled his mind for 16 years. He encloses a few pages, which McMaster may care to publish, and requests that a nom de plume, such as Juris discipulus or the like be used, as well as a different locality (than San Francisco) be used. The clergy here (San Francisco) are in agreement but have no official voice, and are relying on McMaster to inform them when and what to do. Gallagher encloses $20, ten from himself, and five each from Father Joseph (Gallagher) and Father (A) Cullen. He and Father Joseph send seasons greetings to McMaster and his family.
I-1-n - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}