Louise of St. John the Evangelist, D.C., Sister, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1883 November 4
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Sister Louise, prioress notifies McMaster that his daughter, Sister Teresa of Jesus, has been accepted by the Carmelite Community, and will profess her vows privately before the Community on Nov. 21. In a public ceremony she will receive the Black Veil on November 22, and Sister Louise hopes McMaster will be able to attend.Archbishop James Gibbons, of Baltimore has already given Sister Teresa permission to take the vows. She requests a written statement from McMaster to the effect that the dowry of Sister Teresa will be given when she reaches 21 years of age and that the interest will be paid in the meantime. This formality must take place before the profession. She sends regards to Gertrude McMaster. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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- Creation: 1883 November 4
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English.
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