DeVos, Father J.E.: Spalding, Nebraska to William J. Onahan: Chicago, Illinois, 1892 December 13

They all wish that (Grover) Cleveland will give Onahan a cabinet post, or some other important job; and that the World's Fair (Columbian Catholic Congress) will bring the deserved honor of Cardinal to Archbishop (John) Ireland. He rejoices that the Congress will discuss emigration and colonization. He feels more and more that the grouping of Catholics in good farming centers is a necessary and fertile work. He discusses advantages of the factory workers and farmers, the religious habits of his parishioners, the coming of the railroad, and the necessity of deeds to the land. Bishop (Richard) Scannell told him to sell what land he has and to pay off the debts. The Yankees will not do a thing without deeds.