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Foster, Mary Josephine, Chatawa, Pike County, Mississippi, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, NewYork, 1871 April 18

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Identifier: CMMA I-1-o

Scope and Contents

Mrs. Foster is grateful to McMaster for having sent her the Freeman's Journal, for it has lead her into the Faith. She has received instructions from Father J B. Duffy and was baptized and received Holy Communion Easter week. The Redemptorists have bought land here and intend to establish a seminary. Chatawa is made up of New Orleans residents who make this their summer residence although many live here the whole year. It is a beautiful place, just 90 miles north of New Orleans. Five priests were here during the past week, including Father Duffy and Father Alexandre. She regrets not having seen McMaster when they were in New York two years ago. She has been struggling since then for a living for herself and her children, but is more composed now. Her son has been received into the St. Mary's Orphan Boy's Asylum, her daughter into the Academy of the Holy Angels, but her mother will remain with her as long as she is able to support her. Times are difficult and with no indications of getting better. She is sure that many Masses have been offered for McMaster's Roman correspondents. She again thanks McMaster for sending her the Journal and asks to be remembered to Mr. Foster's friend Don Emilic Longuemare, if alive. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

Dates

  • Creation: 1871 April 18

Language of Materials

English.

Repository Details

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