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Cassidy, M.S., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1886 March 4

 Item
Identifier: CMMA I-2-f

Scope and Contents

Cassidy wonders why McMaster does not come to visit them, for she did not reply to McMaster's letter because he expected to see McMaster and verbally answer his questions. McMaster can say what he wishes about the payment of the legacies, but the transfer of the remains had better be kept out of the papers, as it was in Philadelphia, partly through the influence of Mr. George W. Childs. There were rumors of an attempt on the grave at Saint Mary's, and the transfer was hurried. Mr. S.J.Drexel thinks the matter should have little attention, so Cassidy thinks McMaster had better not mention it. Kate Drexel was anxious to speak with McMaster concerning Indian matters, which are in great difficulty, for the school contracts have been granted and are still in the possession of Father Theodore Stephan's, but no teachers can be obtained from any religious order. Kate had tried the Benedictines, Bishop James O'Connor of Omaha, Nebraska, the Jesuits, and Father Stephen everyone else, but without success. Cassidy asks McMaster to suggest something, for soon the contracts will pass out of their control. Kate wants to thank him for a favor of last November, and Cassidy thanks him for praising his children. He asks if McMaster has seen Harry Wasls, and urges him once more to come, since after Easter they are moving to St. Michel. She recieved a letter from Sister Gertrude. :: I-2-f A.L.S. 8pp. 12mo.

Dates

  • Creation: 1886 March 4

Language of Materials

English.

Repository Details

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