Murray, Hugh, St. Pau, Spain, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1873 September 30
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Murray encloses a letter for the Carlist Committee, Charette's letter, the telegrams, and an emblem of the Papal Zouaves given to him by Don Alfonso himself. In regards to an Irish contingent, Murray has written to O'Clery that the Prince will accept from 200 to 300 of them. The prince is uneasy that the Irish will drink too much but no warm blooded man could drink with impunity the rashers of wine which the Spaniards themselves drink. In the beginning of August the prince sent Byrne or Burns, a former corporal in the Papal Zouaves, to Ireland to recruit men. Murray does not consider him the correct man for the job but has written O'Clery to help him. The Zouaves are nondescript and with the aid of the Irish, especially officers, very much could be done. D'Avergand, Delahorde, and the English and Irish Zouaves have been notified to come. The previous day, St. Michael's day, Don Alfonso and Donna Maria attended at Mass. The Catalinians fight like Arabs, harassing both front and rear of the enemy. There is much uncleanliness in the camp and it is difficult to obtain sleeping quarters.
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- Creation: 1873 September 30
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English.
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