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Kane, Father Richard, St. Patrick's, New Orleans, Louisiana, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1862 October 15

 Item
Identifier: CMMA I-1-m

Scope and Contents

He asks for two additional copies of the Freeman's Journal. Although McMaster has often expressed opinions which Kane could not share, the latter has always considered him honest and well-intended. After the removal of their blockade, Kane was the first in New Orleans to introduce the journal. McMaster's articles do more for republican government than even a proclamation, although contradicted in daily and local practice. They were amused at the pains McMaster took to appease "Uncas" and chagrined because he noticed the man's work. His pugnaciousness was accounted for by prejudice and peevishness. This is no time for family quarrels, but it is the duty of all, especially the priests, to speak to their fellow creatures of everlasting peace. He is sorry some of his cloth have forgotten this and changed the pulpit for a rostrum, but they must answer for all the horrors of the mischief they have done. He apologizes for imposing upon McMaster, since he is a total stranger, but the latter's bold, manly tone causes Kane to have confidence in him. He asks God to bless all his undertakings and give all Christians the strength to meet the woes that are lowering upon us. ` P.S. He asks for a model number of Orestes A. Brownson's Review. He would like to know what has become of the old fellow. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Dates

  • Creation: 1862 October 15

Language of Materials

English.

Repository Details

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