Duggan writes McMaster for advice and guidance concerning his son who entered the Seminary of Troy, New York. His son had been in the seminary 2½ years under the direction of His Eminence Cardinal Archbishop McCloskey but also had been with the Jesuits on 16th street for seven years and decided he would attempt to join the Society of Jesus. The Cardinal, not doubting the purity of the motives of Duggan's son, refused him permission since he feared that continual changing might set a poor example for other seminarians, but gave him permission to apply to another Bishop. The son has ¾ of his education finished so he would not be much expense to any Bishop who would take him. Very good testimonials on his character can be secured from the President, Father Henry Gabriels S.T.L. St. Joseph's Theological Seminary of Troy, N. Y., and from the Fathers at Manresa. Duggan has spent a great deal on the education of his son and so wishes McMaster to advise him on which course to follow and to use his influence if possible to secure another Bishop who will accept him. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12 mo