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Pax, Father George, Williamsville, New York, to Richard Henry Clarke, New York, New York, 1872 October 9

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Identifier: CRCL I-2-n

Scope and Contents

Pax was again at Gosvenor Library and found more valuable works than ever. One proved that America was known at all times from the dispersion of the People of the tower of Babel. The title of the work was "American Antiquities or compilation of all rare books written or out of print till 1830, giving the history of different migrations from Asia, Egypt, etc. to American Shores"… by Josiah Priest, published by Hoffman White, Albany, 1830. Pax had never dreamed about such a work; although it was Protestant, it proved everything for the antiquity of the Holy Catholic Church. Pax found another protestant work, "The History of Newfoundland", by Reverend Anspath. The author seems to be acquainted perfectly with all the works published about America before Columbus. Also Pax found an interesting chapter on the History of Iceland by Today and 2 volumes by Humbold. Taken together with Moosmuller, the several books Pax has found would provide materials for at least two large volumes. Pax wonders if such an undertaking is too much for Clarke alone and he felt he should visit Clarke in New York but he has too much to do in the ministry. Clarke could find all the works Pax mentioned in New York libraries. Pax read the article on Bishop Frederick Rese in the German Almanac. It was a repetition of what Clarke had. He is certain after reading about Father Richard that Rese resigned because of the trustees. Pax did not know if Clarke had found sufficient materials in his manuscript on Father Theodore Brouwers, a Minor Brother of Holland, who had previously been in the West Indies, the first priest of Westmoreland County who deeded his 600 acres of land to his predecessor. Brownson built the first St. Vincent's church, behind which his remains and tomb still are in place. This is now St. Vincent, Abbey of the Benedictines. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 4to.

Dates

  • Creation: 1872 October 9

Language of Materials

English.

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