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McMaster, James Alphonsus, New York, New York, to John Alphonsus McMaster, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1886 July 22

 Item
Identifier: CMMA I-2-m

Scope and Contents

In this letter, which is labeled "Pittsburgh Business", McMaster asks John to see Dr. Oldshue in Pittsburgh, and ask about the investment of John's of the sale of the Pittsburgh Steel Works, and whether the amount will be ready when John attains his majority on May 2, 1886. A piece of property in Beaver, Pennsylvania belongs to the Fetterman estate. McMaster has an offer for this which he is going to accept. If John wishes he can go out to Beaver, but McMaster does not think it worthwhile. However, John should ask Dr. Oldshue what is the meaning of John R. Gloniger's pretending to act "as administrator of the Estate of Sarah B. Fetterman ", John's grandmother. Gloniger has no such power. The statement was printed in the Baltimore Sun of Feb. 4, 1886. Enclosure: A clipping marked Baltimore Sun, Feb. 4, 1886 in McMaster's handwriting. :: I-2-m A.L. 3pp. 12mo.

Dates

  • Creation: 1886 July 22

Language of Materials

English.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Notre Dame Archives Repository

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