Dormer, James H., Buffalo, New York, to William J. Onahan, New York, New York, 1891 May 15

He sends this letter in care of Judge O'Brien, New York. He had hoped that Onahan would be reelected to the Chicago Comptrollership. He doesn't know how much Onahan had been identified with Cregier in the activities of the campaign, but suspected Onahan was more onlooker than partisan. Dormer thinks that Washburn would have found it a necessity to retain Onahan, not only for the service Onahan would give, but because the better people demanded it. Dormer urges Onahan to take a four months rest, since the work of the Catholic Congress will not be retarded by the holiday. In the meeting of the Committee, Dormer has no suggestion———Judge O'Brien and Onahan could talk matters over. Since the meeting depends upon Onahan it should be called at his convenience. Dormer sends some news clippings about the affair between Bishop Bernard McQuaid and Father Patrick Cronin and comments on it. He hopes Onahan can come to Niagara. Mrs. Dormer has been ill. Her father died recently. No enclosures :: IX-1-c A.L.S. 3p. 8vo