Bogaerts, Father J G, New Orleans, Louisiana, to William J. Onahan, Chicago, Illinois, 1889 October 29

As a result of a meeting of Catholic laymen, 17 were chosen as delegates from the archdiocese of New Orleans to the Catholic Congress. James D. Coleman, Supreme President of the Catholic Knights of America; Judge Frank McGloin were elected Vice-Presidents. Thomas J. Semmes, who also represents Georgetown University of Washington, C.C., may be added. J.B. Fisher and J. N. Augustin who are also delegates, wish to be registered in the capacity of alumni of the Immaculate Conception Jesuit College at New Orleans. Bogaerts requests 15 more admission cards at once. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.