Mullany, Father John F.: Syracuse, (New York) to Father (Joseph H.) McMahon: (New York, New York), 1892 Sunday Eve

Mullany sends Syracuse papers on the Catholic Summer School. There are very many errors in the statement. He is pleased that the location is fixed but he thinks that the St. Lawrence Woods would have been a better location because the air at the sea shore does away with the desire to study. Now that it is settled he will do all he can for the success of the undertaking. The excursion to the islands should attract national attention. He met Webb who was pleased but hoped that the north woods would be considered for the permanent location. He regretted that there were two or three firebrands on their committee, They came without invitation. He himself lost patience for a while because the men from New York had everything in their hands. He had secured the interest of the New York Central in the movement. But he is pleased now. The Citizens of Clayton at a mass meeting promised to raise a large fund if they would go there this year. Father (Joseph) Conroy and Edward Brice telegraphed Mullany asking the committee to go to Clayton. He told them that the site had already been chosen. Mullany asks McMahon if he saw the remarks of Bishop (Henry) Gabriels. They are good. Last evening he met Bishop (P.A.) Ludden for the first time since the excursion and he said that this was a fad and would soon pass. Mullany warns McMahon that they must be above criticism. He tells him this because he noticed that McMahon was easily cast down. :: I-1-j - A.L.S. - 7pp. - 12mo. - {6}