Onahan, William J., Chicago, Illinois, to Charles Herbermann, New York, New York, 1889 October 19

It is a pleasure to find Herbermann's name among those who will attend the American Catholic Congress at Baltimore. Onahan surmises that Herbermann has seen in public journals, the list of subjects on which papers will be read. It is expected that delegates will discuss the subjects, whether any votes of concurrence or dissent will be taken, is not known. However resolutions will have the authority of the Congress. Therefore, the resolutions need to be carefully drawn, and no mistakes can be afforded. Onahan does not feel that this should be entrusted to the off hand work of a committee, but instead to one of several capable men—hence the purpose of the letter. Onahan suggests the preparation of an address including the subjects on which the Congress may be expected to speak, as a public body. Other men will also be called to submit papers, as members of the Committee on Resolutions. It is added that copies of this letter have been sent to others. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.