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Jordan, J.H., Mobile, Alabama, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1881 August 20

 Item
Identifier: CMMA I-2-d

Scope and Contents

Jordan encloses McMaster's last letter to himself and also the circular from the Academy neither are present. The school recommended is too stylish for Jordan's means and he cannot consent to send his child to any school where there is not the broadest basis of equality. There is an excellent school here and nothing more could be desired for his child were it not for the extreme and intolerant Presbyterian nature of the teachers and books. Even though his child is the only Catholic at this school he would rather send her to the Presbyterians than to the public schools or to the Catholic A.B.C. schools, since he wants his child to receive a full education. Sometimes he regrets that he is not Episcopalian as his wife was, since she was very charitable and superior woman. His wife was superior to his own two sisters in every respect except viture, and this was because of her protestant education. McMaster's editorial has aroused in him a long dormant conviction, and if he sends his child to Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania it will be solely on McMaster's advice. No recommendation of any clergyman could influence him so much because he knows from experience that McMaster's editorials are true. He wishes to find a school where incidentals and pocket money are not emphasized over education. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Dates

  • Creation: 1881 August 20

Language of Materials

English.

Repository Details

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