Garesche, L _____ I _____ , Harrisburgh, Pennsylvania, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1863 January 15
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He is returning with the body of his brother Julius P. Garesche. He missed the connection between this point and Baltimore and will reach Washington tomorrow morning. The funeral will be Saturday. He shall not dwell upon the loss it was to Garesche and the family, because McMaster knew how his brother was admired and loved. He need not express his bitterness to think of his brother and other noble men being sacrificed because of Monroe and others, the New England Abolitionists. He writes because he disagrees with Julius' complaint to McMaster regarding his views. The writer's own views are entirely different. Jules abhorred this war and the Mexican War, but went ahead and did his duty in both. He had intended to tender his resignation if he had survived this battle, as a result of the President's Proclamation. Of course it would have been refused and Staunton would have dishonorably dismissed him. He means by abhorrence, a war in which no Catholics could engage because of conscience. He asks McMaster not to change his policy, nor let any discussion defeat him. Almost as many people paid homage to his brother as he lay in the Church, as usually files past the Blessed Sacrament at Easter time, according to yesterday's Cincinnati papers. If possible, he will continue on to New York to see McMaster, but he does not think he will be able to do so. He left St. Louis the minute he heard the news, casting aside everything. He would like very much to see McMaster. If McMaster should like to write to him, he may be reached in care of Dr. William V. Keatin, S.E. Corner of Tenth and Walnut, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
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- Creation: 1863 January 15
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