Gallagher, John, Davenport, Iowa, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1873 September 20
Scope and Contents
The enclosed correspondence is self-explanatory and is sent at the request of Father H Cosgrove and a number of his congregation. Hon. J. H. Murphy is at present the mayor of the city which position he is indebted to Catholic votes. He was and is a nominal Catholic and lately has taken a stand against the Catholic school. Mr. Gannon's letter was written to unmask him. Since the Journal has a number of readers in the city and will have two issues before election, he thinks that the publication of the correspondence in the Journal will have a marked effect in defeating Mr. Murphy. The size and age of his paper would not have as much influence as would the Journal. He asks McMaster to send the publication to the German infidels and weak Catholics who are loud in Murphy's support. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
Dates
- Creation: 1873 September 20
Language of Materials
English.
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