Lathrop, George Parsons: New London, Connecticut to Father (Joseph H.) McMahon: (New York, New York), 1892 June 25

They were sorry not to have McMahon on the Champlain trip. He would not be surprised if the local committee in New London would abandon all further attempt at preparations if the General Council continues to withhold personal consultation. Of the lecturers announced Lathrop has seen only John A. Mooney who saw no prospect of being able to direct the course assigned to him. From other sources he heard that Brother Azarias (Patrick Francis Mullany) had not decided to lecture. There has been much enthusiasm in New London but it cannot last much longer. Father (Thomas) Joynt said he would entertain only clerical lecturers. Lathrop must withdraw Joynt's statement that he would entertain anybody. :: I-1-j - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 8vo. - {4}