Gans, Edgar H( ): Baltimore, M(arylan)d to W(illia)m J. Onahan: (Chicago, Illinois), 1893 July

Due to pressing work, Gans was unable to give attention to his essay for the Columbian Catholic Congress until recently. He felt at loss as to its scope, and after attempting to see Cardinal (James) Gibbons and conferring with the latter's friend, F(athe)r Tho(ma)s Broydrick, Gans has decided to change the subject from "The Influence of the Catholic Church on …….." to "The Relation of the Catholic Church to the social, civil and political institutions of the United States." What is the latest date set for completion of a paper? He will show it to the Cardinal or Father Broydrick before sending it.