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Beatrix of the Holy Spirit, Mother, Carmel, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1886 February 1

 Item
Identifier: CMMA I-2-f

Scope and Contents

She sends him a check endorsed as he suggested, for they prefer to leave the money as invested by him. The onions arrived in good condition, less than a dozen soft ones, only three or four entirely spoiled. They still have sardines on hand, and she asks him not to send any more. She would suggest that instead of sending all dates, he send half figs next time. The potatoes were very poor this winter until a friend sent them a quantity of very nice ones just lately. They have enough for six or seven weeks. She has been very frank in her letter. The threat he made has had an effect. She sends him a picture of Saint Teresa. A lady had some photographs taken. Sisters Teresa and Gertrude are doing well and are well. He is always lovingly remembered and prayed for at Carmel. P.S. She suggests he send just a small quantity of smoked haddock. The picture of Saint Teresa which she is sending is a photograph of a painting on copper, done in 1716, and given to the Carmelite Community of Hoogetraet, Belgium. The founderess of Carmel in Baltimore. the Pioress, M. Bernardina Matthews brought it to this country in 1790. :: I-2-f A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Dates

  • Creation: 1886 February 1

Language of Materials

English.

Repository Details

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