Kearney, J J., Washington, D. C., to William J. Onahan, Chicago, Illinois, 1890 March 27

Kearney is pleased at Onahan's prompt answer, and he himself would have answered sooner, but he was waiting for results expected from the efforts of President Shorthall. A few hours ago, a letter from Kearney's daughter stated that she was sent for by the committee and informed that "through the consideration for Mr. Onahan she would be allowed several weeks leave of absence without pay, but that her sister Belle could not be employed as a substitute", placing her in a peculiar position. Kearney at once telegraphed Belle to come home, since he fears the Committee may think there was some collusion in the matter. Leave without pay is mockery, since she has no means and Kearney's doctor bills prevent him from helping. Had the Committee informed Onahan of their plans, everything would have been settled. Both of Kearney's daughters feel keenly over the mistakes of their father. He hopes for Onahan's sympathy, and that Onahan will attribute any mistake to paternal solicitude. :: IX-1-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.