Montgomery, Thomas Harrison, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Monsignor Robert Seton, Jersey City, New Jersey, 1881 October 11

Seton's letter of the 7th carries him back 20 years and more when he was fresh in his compilation of the Mongomery History. The Madame and Mrs. Montgomery refer to one and the same individual. Mrs. Montgomery, née Harvey was the wife of Montgomery's grand uncle, William Montgomery, who became a Roman Catholic and lies buried in St. Augustine's burying ground. Her mother was of Swedish descent and mention is made of her by Gregory Bedell Keen, formerly in American orders, in his "Descendants of Joran Kyn." In the current issue of the "Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography", Seton will find the Reverend Samuel Cooper mentioned along with the date of his death in Bordeaux. Montgomery believes Keen has further details of his connection. He would like to have a copy of Seton's abridged edition of his grandmother's Life and Letters. He is familiar with the Charles B.J.F.de St . émin prints; his collection is more noted for its omissions than its admissions. Montgomery is obliged to Seton for the old bookplate of his great grandfather which he especially values on account of the established connection with their family. He will look for "Les Ecossais en France" in their libraries here. He has a "working copy" of his History for another possible edition which his descendants may issue. :: II-1-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.