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Carey, James, Albany, New York, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1873 September 24

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Identifier: CMMA I-1-o

Scope and Contents

He encloses several lines that he would like for McMaster to put in the Journal. Since McMaster has sounded the trumpet in his article of Aug. 30, his words have caused serious contemplation of existing conditions. Carey was one of the many that formed the "Battalion of St. Patrick" that left Ireland for Rome in 1860 to serve under General Lemeciere and later in the Zouaves Pontificats. He is interested in any movement that will restore to the Holy Father His possessions wrested from him by the Piedmontese Government. That government and Prussia will go hand in hand in the destruction of all the Pontiff's properties. If the Catholic people take up the idea and boldy execute it, the Pope shall be restored to His former position in a time. The Italian papers laughed at the meetings held in Ireland in protest to this treatment. In the United States, with their large Catholic population, men and funds could be raised to rid Rome of the rabble and scum that hold it. They have destroyed Churches and convents, taken over the Coliseum where martyrs gave up their lives for the Church, and will commit even greater offenses if they are not stopped. Assistance can be given to the Holy Father in this way: meetings should be held in all the cities of the United States; the young men register and finances be secured. This will be the means by which the Holy Father shall be relieved, and the usurpers driven from Rome. The Catholics of Ireland and America will go down in history as willing to show their love for the Pope by deeds, not words. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Dates

  • Creation: 1873 September 24

Language of Materials

English.

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