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Van Laar, Father Joseph, Baltic, Connecticut, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1871 October 18

 Item
Identifier: CMMA I-1-o

Scope and Contents

He sends a translation from the Dutch papers that he would like to have McMaster publish. The item translated gives a description of the meeting of 2000 members of the Association of Zouaves from the Hague, and other cities, in Rotterdam on Sept. 20, at which time Father J W. Bronwers, Editor of the Tyd, addressed the meeting on the plan recently started in Rome to give to His Holiness the title of Pius the Great. Pius IX humility and deeds were praised and a telegram was sent to Him by the gathered members renewing their assurance of love and devotion. On Sept. 24 there came a telegram containing His Holiness' appreciation of the good wishes of the Association, sent by Cardinal Antonelli. Following the meeting there was a short representation on the stage in which Pius was portrayed along with King William III. The hall was decorated with inscriptions referring to the principal events of the life of the Holy Father. McMaster may do what he wishes with this translation and Van Laar will have something better at another occasion. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.

Dates

  • Creation: 1871 October 18

Language of Materials

English.

Repository Details

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