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Robot, O.S.B., Dom Isidore Sacred Heart Mission, Indian Territory, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1880 July 4

 Item
Identifier: CMMA I-2-c

Scope and Contents

He heard just a week ago that Congress had adjourned. What has become of the petition he sent McMaster last winter, to obtain from the Commission of Indian affairs the regular title to the section of land donated by the Indians. Father J. B. Brouillet sent him a circular concerning a legal consultation on the salvation of Catholic missionaries. Robot has not answered him. Brouillet also wrote him that he was a good friend of Mr. Ewing the Indian Commission and wanted him to meet the Commissioner. Robot refused to meet Ewing not knowing the purpose of the meeting and sent back to Brouillet the $50 traveling expenses sent by Brouillet to him. Brouillet also sent a green porpi vestment, another valvelin article, given to him last year in Paris. It was addressed for a Father O'Connell but since there was no such priest in the Indian territory, Brouillet left it at Robot's disposal. Four years previously, Brouillet had invited him to meet Ewing and sent $50 for expenses but gave no reason for the conference. Robot refused to go and returned the money. He does not know what Brouillet is going to do. He does not know what Brouillet published but understands he has spoken against his mission. He will not write Brouillet any more for fear that he will misuse his signature. He has thought of referring the case to Archbishop James Gibbons but fears Gibbons' sphere is too far above them. If McMaster would make some mention of the situation in the Journal, then Father Brouillet might not publish anything further against his Indian Missions. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

Dates

  • Creation: 1880 July 4

Language of Materials

English.

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