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Murphy, Father Timothy J., Flint, Michigan, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1884 March 15

 Item
Identifier: CMMA I-2-e

Scope and Contents

Father Murphy sends McMaster a letter, the publication of which would please him greatly. This letter is signed "Sacerdos", and is addressed to the Reverend Clergy of the United States. In it he describes the practise of wine and liquor dealers in sending their circulars to priests in envelopes addressed to "Mr., dealer in imported wines and liquors". Father Murphy points out that this may well be an organized plan to bring dishonor and disgrace on the clergy, by making the public believe the clergy favors the traffic in whisky, etc. Father Murphy does not question the right of the clergy to purchase wine and liquor; he wishes, however, to put an end to the nuisance and urges them to shun the dealers who make use of this method of soliciting trade. Enclosure :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Dates

  • Creation: 1884 March 15

Language of Materials

English.

Repository Details

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