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Contains 52 Results:
Tipperary Historical Journal Article by Michael Fitzgerald, 1988
David Power Conyngham - biographical information and related correspondence, 1914,1932
Soldiers of the Cross: Transcription (typewritten)
Irish Book Lovers' Biographical Sketch of Conyngham, 1914
James J. Walsh (M.D.), 1932/0310
Alex J. Wall, Librarian, New York Historical Society, 1932/0129
Rectory of Our Lady of Lourdes, New York, 1932/0309
J. Dominick Hackett, American Irish Historical Society, 1932/0205
Michael J. O'Brien, American Irish Historical Society, 1932/0225
Soldiers of the Cross: Introduction
Soldiers of the Cross: Part I
Soldiers of the Cross: Part II
Introduction
The Chaplains of the Federal and Confederate Armies. Testimony to their work and services by leading officers of both armies.
CHAPTER I: REV. J.F. TRECY, Chaplain 4th U.S. Cavalry
His early life -- Adventures among the Indians -- The Garryowen Settlement -- The Knights of the Golden Circle -- Down in Dixie -- His first adventures with Federals and Confederates.
CHAPTER II: REV. J.F. TRECY, Chaplain 4th U.S. Cavalry
Father Trecy's arrival at General Rosecrans headquarters -- His reception and mission -- General Stanly's conversion -- Father Ireland -- Attending to the ying and wounded -- Stone River -- Mass on the battle field -- The wounded Confederate.
CHAPTER III: REV. J.F. TRECY, Chaplain 4th U.S. Cavalry
Father Trecy commissioned as Chaplain in the regulars -- The pious penitent -- Enjoying Morgans breakfast -- a large family -- The battle of Cheekamauga -- His services under Sherman and Thomas -- His resignation -- He returns to his old Mission at Huntsville.
CHAPTER IV: REV. JOSEPH C. CARRIER, C.S.C., Chaplain 6th Missouri Cavalry
The order of the Holy Cross -- What it has done -- Sketch of Father Carrier's early life -- He joins Grant's army in front of Vicksburg -- His reception by Generals Grant, Sherman and Ewing -- His visits to the camps and hospitals.
CHAPTER V: REV. JOSEPH C. CARRIER, C.S.C., Chaplain 6th Missouri Cavalry
Few Catholics and a number of infidels in hospital -- Pious soldiers saving their temporary church from destruction -- On board the Red Rover -- His reception and services there -- Celebrating Mass under fire.
CHAPTER VI: REV. JOSEPH C. CARRIER, C.S.C., Chaplain 6th Missouri Cavalry
Father Carrier visits a Sick priest -- His labors and Services among the soldiers -- Moralizing over a dead soldier -- the explosion of a mine -- A negro's surprise -- A Surgeon brought to his senses -- a fair convert.
CHAPTER VII: REV. JOSEPH C. CARRIER, C.S.C., Chaplain 6th Missouri Cavalry
Father Carrier's diary -- Welcome intelligence -- Surrender of Vicksburg -- His letter to Father Provincial -- Father Carrier and his "birdies" -- A fatiguing march -- The conclusion.
CHAPTER VIII: REV. R.C. CHRISTY, Chaplain of the 78th Penns. Bal.
CHAPTER IX: REV. THOMAS SCULLY, Chaplain 9th Mass. Vet. Bal.
A pen picture of Catholic persecution in Massachusetts -- Grand attitude of the Catholic Church and people of Massachusetts -- Colonel Cass and the 9th Mass. -- Father Scully volunteers to be their chaplain -- Father Scully's birth, education and ordination -- At Arlington Heights -- Governor Andrews' visit -- The Chapel tent.
CHAPTER X: REV. THOMAS SCULLY, Chaplain 9th Mass. Vet. Bal.
Vespers and Confession in camp -- Burial of Sergent Regan -- Praying under difficulties -- Hearing the confessions of the men under fire -- Services on the Peninsula -- His address to the home Guard -- His capture and escape -- A night in the swamps. A prisoner again -- A brutal officer -- Taken to Richmond -- His release and return to army life -- Amusing incidents -- His failing health -- He leaves the army and returns to Boston.
CHAPTER XI: REV. PETER TISSOT, S.J., Chaplain 37th N.Y. Vol.
The application to Archbishop Hughes for a Chaplain to the 37th -- Father Tissot appointed -- His zeal and the service and obedience to orders -- His narrow escape at Fair Oaks -- His capture -- His duties in camp and services in the field -- Raising a New flag -- Father Tissot prayer and address -- His exertions to raise money to send to Indiana. -- How the soldiers loved and reverenced him.
CHAPTER XII: REV. THOMAS WILLETT, S.J., Chaplain 69th N.Y. Vol.
His reception by the officers and men -- How he cheered the men on board the transport -- Mass at Alexandria, Va. -- Solemnity of the scene -- His raids against gambling, cursing and drinking -- Sending the soldier's money home -- Father Willet in the field -- Preparing the men before battle -- His services under Foster -- A high compliment -- He returns to the 69th. -- His zeal and services -- Leaves the army at the close of the war.