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McMaster, D.C., Sister Gertrude, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1886 November 13
She is sorry he is ill, and knows it is hard for him to bear the cress God has given him. She is glad he is staying with the Keiley's, for he needs the nursing and care. Dobbin is ill, but he is a good boy, and Sister Gertrude asks McMaster not to worry about him. She regrets that she will not see McMaster on St. Gertrude's day. She sends regards. P.S. She sends regards to Mrs. Keiley and the whole family. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
McMaster, D.C., Sister Gertrude, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1886 November 20
Sister Gertrude and all at Carmel look forward to seeing McMaster again. The trip will be good for him, provided he is strong enough to undertake it. The novices are preparing for their feast. Her charge is nice. She has been thinking of Pho and would like to talk with him. She sends love to Pho and Mrs. Keiley. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
McMaster, D.C., Sister Gertrude, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1886 November 27
McMaster, D.C., Sister Gertrude, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1886 December 2
McMaster D.C., Sister Gertrude, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1886 December 4
McMaster, D.C., Sister Gertrude, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1886 December 11
McMaster, D.C., Sister Gertrude, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1886 December 13
McMaster, D.C., Sister Gertrude, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1886 December 16
McMaster D.C., Sister Gertrude, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1886 December 18
McMaster D.C., Sister Gertrude, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1886 December 23
McMaster, D.C., Sister Gertrude, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1884 October 17
Gertrude tells McMaster that Mamma's birthday is today and she received Holy Communion. She hopes his visit to Sharon was consoling to him. She wants Mrs. Kieley to know she won't forget her and will write to her and also Pho as soon as permission is received. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
McMaster, D.C., Sister Gertrude, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1886 September 4
She has only time for a few words. His last letter to the Mother convinces her that he is in God's hands. She received a letter from "Dobbin", but he did not say when he was going on his trip. P.S. The Mother will send him by next Wednesday the small donations received this week. She will send him, in a few days, $52.00, which she has, besides the money he has accounted for, from persons who do not wish their name mentioned. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
McMaster, D.C., Sister Gertrude, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1886 September 8
Sister Gertrude reports that the Mother is waiting to hear from Mrs. Dugan before writing McMaster. She approves of McMaster's plan to close the Mount Carmel fund list by Oct. 10. Meanwhile she asks Sister Gertrude to request two copies of the Freeman every week until October 10., and some back issues. They are praying for McMaster daily. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
McMaster, D.C., Sister Gertrude, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1886 September 10
They are all well, but Father Th Majerus, died Thursday, and was buried today. Sister Teresa, who has improved in health, is feeling his death very keenly. Sister Gertrude hopes to see McMaster soon, and hopes he is well. She hopes Sister St. John received many special blessings and reminds McMaster of the time when he used to call Sister St. John, his little humming bird. A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo. To this is added
McMaster, D.C., Sister Gertrude, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1886 September 11
She assures McMaster that he is being taken care of by God as ever, and his eross is only of an unexpected kind. At the convent they have processions and chanting of the litany every day in these times of earthquake. Next Tuesday, on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, she will renew her vows for the first time. P.S. The Mother sent a box of scapulars for him on Sept. 11., and also the package for Mrs. Garesche. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
McMaster, D.C., Sister Gertrude, Baltimore, Maryland, to John Alphonous McMaster, New York, New York, 1887 April 9
She sends him an Easter greeting. and gives a quotation from Father Faber. John is seemingly alone, but loving hearts both here and beyond care for him. They shall be glad to see him; it seems so long since his last visit. She sends regards. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
McMaster, D.C. Sister Gertrude, Baltimore, Maryland, to John Alphonsus McMaster, 1885 January 27
McMaster, D.C., Sister Gertrude, Baltimore, Maryland, to John Alphonsus McMaster, 1886 May 9
McMaster, D.C. Sister Gertrude, Baltimore, Maryland, to John Alphonsus McMaster, Memphis, Tennessee, 1885 April 8
McMaster, D.C., Sister Gertrude, Baltimore, Maryland, to John Alphonsus McMaster, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1885 April 28
McMaster, D.C., Sister Gertrude, Baltimore, Maryland, to John Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1885 February 10
McMaster, D.C., Sister Gertrude, Baltimore, Maryland, to John Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1885 March 3
McMaster, D.C., Sister Gertrude, Baltimore, Maryland, to John Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1885 August 16
McMaster, D.C., Sister Gertrude, Baltimore, Maryland, to John Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1885 August 30
His letter was very welcome, and she will always be glad to write him whenever he needs a little love or sympathy to help him on his way. She will always pray that he may do what is right. She hopes that he will decide soon to stay with his father continually, since that arrangement would be best. She can well imagine Sister St. John McMaster, S.H.C.J.'s surprise when John visited her. She asks him to give regards to the Browns and Keiley's. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
McMaster, D.C, Sister Gertrude, Baltimore, Maryland, to John Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York?, 1885 December 23
McMaster, D.C. Sister Gertrude, Baltimore, Maryland, to John Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1887 February 4
McMaster, D.C., Sister Gertrude, Baltimore, Maryland, to John Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1887 February 13
He has been very good about writing lately, and it is a comfort to know that he is all their father wished him to be. She reports which books belong to the Carmelite Convent, and which they would like to have. Feb. 15. She thanks him for the mortuary cards, and commends his thoughtfullness in having some picture cards printed. She prefers the plain ones, however, and asks him to send another hundred. The Mother Superior is getting better slowly. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.