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Murray, Hugh, Kingston, Canada West, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1873 May 2

 Item
Identifier: CMMA I-1-o

Scope and Contents

He sends McMaster an artilce, "The Leonine City". He admired McMaster's article in Dr. Brann's work and agrees with McMaster that college men are a poor set because they are not being trained in current thought. He is about as advanced as he was years ago although his health is better now. His present position is only pro temp. He thinks that he will return to Rome but that September will see stirring times and that he shall again be under arms. The pilgrimage matter brought much ridicule upon him and as he is a poor man, he is not able to defend himself and is liable to attack. McMaster put his last letter in a curious place with the advertisement, but as long as he does not injure the Church he is indifferent as to what happens to himself. He is free July 1 to go to Rome and he would make an excellent correspondent. The trip would cost him about $300. He asks McMaster to think about this as he thinks that he should be elsewhere. Father Edward Murray was in New York last week but McMaster was out when he called. Alfonsus' health broke down at the Jesuits so he has returned home but he will be well in time. He will have no leisure until July to write any articles but he hopes to hear from McMaster before then. He must make a decision whether he is to give up his grandiose ideas to continue teaching school. He sends his regards to the members of McMaster's family, and he excuses himself for trespassing upon McMaster's time with his quaint ideas. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 8pp. 12mo.

Dates

  • Creation: 1873 May 2

Language of Materials

English.

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