De Mun, Albert, Count, Paris, France, to William J. Onahan, Chicago, Illinois, 1889 October 3

De Mun asks to be excused for writing in French, since his English is poor. He has received the invitation sent by the Committee on Organization, of the Catholic Congress of Baltimore. He would be happy to respond, and express his sentiments to the American Catholics. He admires the development of the Catholic movement in America, and is interested in the social action exercised in favor of the people by the American Bishops. He treasures the recollection of Cardinal James Gibbons, and the Bishops of St. Paul, and Richmond during their last visit to France. However, his health and other duties do not permit him to come to America at such brief notice. He asks Onahan to interpret his thanks to the Congress. Note: Four typewritten English translations and stamped envelope are attached. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. French 4pp. 12mo.