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McMaster, D.C., Sister Teresa, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1884 September 30
Sister Teresa asks McMaster's special remembrance in his prayers as they being an eight day retreat tonight. She has been reading "An Epistle of Jesus Christ to the Faithful Soul" by Fanspergius. She copies two sentences which she thinks he will enjoy. P.S. She wants him to send a copy of his paper in which the life of Sister Saint Pierre is noticed. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.
McMaster, D.C., Sister Teresa, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1884 October 11
She is glad to hear that McMaster and Jennie will attend Mass together in their Chapel and receive Communion on Wednesday. She urges them to have breakfast at the Convent. She thanks him for the things he sent. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
McMaster D.C., Sister Teresa, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1884 October 26
She tells him that he is being prayed for constantly. It would make him happy to see Gertrude who seems perfectly at home in her new life as a Carmelite. Father D. Pantanella, S.J., asks him to speak in favor of his college in his paper. She, too, wishes he would, as Father Pantanella has been very kind to them all. She thanks him for his nice present. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
McMaster, D.C., Sister Teresa, Baltimore, Maryland, to "Jennie" Gertrude McMaster, New York, New York, 1884 September 5
McMaster, D.C. Sister Teresa, Baltimore, Maryland, to John Alphonsus McMaster, 1884 August 1
She assures him of her prayers on his patron Saint's day, which is also the anniversary of his first Communion. All the sisters send their love and prayers. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
McMaster, D.C., Sister Teresa, Baltimore, Maryland, to John Alphonsus McMaster, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1885 April 28
She wishes him a happy birthday, and expresses the wish that he may have the blessings of Jesus and Mary. She asks him to trust in the Blessed Virgin, and have confidence in her. She encloses a picture of our Lady of Good Counsel. She prays much for him, and shall offer her Holy Communion for him on Friday. Enclosure not present. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
McMaster, D.C., Sister Teresa, Baltimore, Maryland, to John Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1883 May 1
She sends him birthday greetings and best wishes. They are fortunate to have their birthdays in May. She will pray for him, and asks his prayers for her birthday. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.
McMaster, D.C. Sister Teresa, Baltimore, Maryland, to John Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1887 April 30
McMaster D.C., Sister Teresa, Baltimore, Maryland, to John Alphonsus McMaster, Rio de Janiero, Brazil, 1883 June 27
She misses him much, and he is often remembered and earnestly prayed for at Carmel. His father was happy to hear from John; she urges him to write his father and her. A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo. Enclosure:
McMaster D.C., Sister Teresa, Carmel Baltimore Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1885 July 3
McMaster, D.C. Sister Teresa of Jesus, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1884 May 13
McMaster D.C. Sister Teresa of Jesus, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1886 February ?
McMaster, D.C., Sister Teresa of Jesus, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1886 January 15
McMaster D.C. Sister Teresa of Jesus, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1886 February 23
McMaster D.C., Sister Teresa of Jesus, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1886 June 13
McMaster, D.C., Teresa Sister, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1884 July 31
McMaster E _____ D., Monticello, Indiana, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1862 October 15
McMaster may have learned of the death of their Sister Rebekah Ritchie on May 7. Before her death she requested her portfolio be brought to her and directed that the enclosed letter be read to her. Before the reading was finished she became agitated and ordered it put away. She did not bring up the subject again. He thought it best to send it to McMaster and would have done so before, except that it had been mislaid. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
McMaster, Gertrude, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1884 October 23
She tells him that she prays for him always, and in case he is ill and in need of extra prayers, to notify her. She is very happy, and asks McMaster to tell "Dobbin" and Mrs. Keiley she shall write to them soon. She tells him not to send her a black shawl, and informs him confidentially that she will be called "Sister Gertrude". Note at top: Sister Teresa is well. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
McMaster, Gertrude, Baltimore, Maryland, to John Alphonsus McMaster, 1884 December 19
McMaster Gertrude, Baltimore, Maryland, to John Alphonsus McMaster, Boston, Massachusetts, 1884 November 17
McMaster, Gertrude, Baltimore, Maryland, to John Alphonsus McMaster, Brooklyn, New York, 1884 October 24
McMaster, Gertrude, Carmel, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1884 October 27
Gertrude writes him to thank him for all he has done, but the shawl he sent she cannot use. She asks if he or Mrs. Keiley remembered the thimbles. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
McMaster, Gertrude, Carmel, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1884 November 1
McMaster, Gertrude, Elizabeth, New Jersey, to John Alphonsus McMaster, Rio de Janiero, Brazil, 1883 July 27
She came to Elizabeth July 26, 1883 with the Sheas, and went to a place called Mauch Chunk in Pennsylvania. Her father told her he was sending letters, and she could write, so she is making use of the opportunity. She hopes he is happy; his friends ask about him constantly. She had a nice time at Sharon a few weeks ago. She cannot write a long letter but sends much love with this. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.
McMaster Gertrude, Merion, , to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1884 April 12
Gertrude calls herself his old step-wife, and hopes he will not miss her too much. He will be alone Easter morning, but the Keileys will take care of him, and he has promised to call her if he needs her. She is going to Sharon and then to Baltimore, than back home. Sister Saint John is patient, feeling she will be cured in time. She asks that her good wishes be given to the Keileys. She will be home Tuesday unless the weather is very bad. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 5pp. 16mo.
McMaster, Gertrude, New York, New York, to John Alphonsus McMaster, Key Frances, Cuba, 1884 February 29
McMaster, Gertrude, New York, New York, to John Alphonsus McMaster, Key Frances, Cuba, 1884 March 7
Having been informed by her father that there is a steamer leaving New York on March 8, 1884, she is writing a few lines to John. She has been visiting Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, where she found Sister St. John McMaster, S.H.C.J. not much better, but bright and cheerful. She hopes the voyage to Key Frances West Indies and to New York will not be stormy. Maurice Francis Egan said he had written; she hopes the letters reach John. She sends him much love. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
McMaster, Gertrude, New York, New York, to John Alphonsus McMaster, Key Frances, Cuba, 1884 March 22
She is writing after her father told her there is a chance that her letter may reach John. She has been praying for him and for his safety. The Keileys have been asking about him and when he will return. She hopes he will not forget the Feast of the Annunciation; and she hopes he received the letter she wrote to Lisbon on February 12, 1884. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.