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England, John Bishop of: Charleston, South Carolina, to Father Simon Gabriel Brute: Emmitsburg, Maryland, 1827 June 9

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Identifier: CMNT II-3-o

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He thanks Brute for his many kindnesses. Through Pitroy and Kiel of Charleston he has got the L's Ami de la religion the Memorial Catholique and the Almanach du clerge. He has the Ami to 1322 includively and the Memorial to March. He must now try to get the Canadian and Roman almanacks. Brute is to give all his advice fully and freely. He may differ but he always respects Brute's opinion. He knows that in the Philadelaphia documents all is not gold that glitters but he convinced that this affair will not be quickly terminated. He did intentionally avoid making comment on the document. He does not approve of it in any way and has been written to by both parties. When Bishop Henry Conwell brought Father William Harold England told those in whom he confide that what has happened would occur. He is convinced that if Conwell had trusted England instead of in those against him he could have him much trouble. England has been taught much since them and has still much to learn. He has hopes in his self because he realizes that he does not know so much. He has devoted the little that he has or is to the American Church. He believes that the American Church needs a system. He is convinced that the Americans must be led by their principles, that you cannot drive them. He does not fully agree with Conwell. Rome does not as yet understand the American mind. He may be deceived in thinking that it can be managed but that it cannot be forced. He is determined to stay out of thinking in which he cannot do any good. England says he does not know all the facts. Archbishop Ambrose Marechal says that Father Harold has gone into court, if so England knows nothing about it. England has been ill much this year. He continued the letter June 12 saying that he has had an attack of influenza and is only now able to sit up. He has much to write but must be excused now. :: II-3-o - A.L.S. - English - 2pp. 4to. 3

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  • Creation: 1827 June 9

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English

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