P, G C, Geneva, Switzerland., to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1871 October 16
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The writer acknowledges the receipt of 50 francs in McMaster's letter of Sept. 29. The address to the Holy Father with his letter will be sent on the morrow by special messenger. As to McMaster's offer to accept subscriptions for the Correspondance de Geneve, while thanking him, they must refuse because the "Correspondance" founded by Catholic committees of various countries is distributed free to newspapers and to bishops. It is true that they receive contributions and give extra copies to some persons but this aid never takes the character of a subscription. They do not have an American representative and because of that they have accepted his contribution. If he wishes they will send some copies of their correspondance. They cannot accept subscriptions because they do not know how long they will exist. They would like the bishops to designate some one to receive the voluntary gifts and transmit them the names of individuals to whom they should send the "correspondance." The committees have annually 20,000 francs for their work. The surplus, in case they cease to publish will go as a gift to the Holy Father. All correspondence with the Bureau de Correspondance de Geneve should be addressed to C. F. Eickholt, Geneva. :: I-1-o A.L. Initialed French 5pp. 12mo.
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- Creation: 1871 October 16
Language of Materials
English.
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