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John is ordered to wait in Mobile for letters. :: I-2-m Telegram

Scope and Contents McMaster has received John's letter today, Good Friday, and has telegraphed John to wait at Mobile for letters. He has not known where to write until now, and thinks it is impossible for a letter to reach him before Master. He has told John J. Gallagher where to write, but was not able to tell Sister Gertrude McMaster, D.C.,. He advises John to finish Mobile and its surroundings, and be in New Orleans by Saturday, May 1, even though he must skip a place. John's letter was the kind...

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John's letter came this morning. He does right in using his judgment regarding what places to skip. He should stop worrying about whether he is doing enough. The only thing he did not do was to let his father know his whereabouts. McMaster encloses a little Sacred Heart that was painted for John by Sister Johanna, D.C., who is second cousin to the girl John left behind him in Baltimore, McMaster has seen her, and thinks her a charming, sensible girl. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents McMaster hopes this letter will reach John on Saturday, the day of his birthday. McMaster writes John with the love of a father for a son with whom he is well contented, and for whom he thanks our Lord and His Blessed Mother daily. Life is a hard struggle, and to live a good Christian life requires continual conflict. John has fought the battle well, and McMaster has confidence in him. He wishes John happiness in this world now, in his youth. He feels deeply that a good many clouds have...

Scope and Contents John's letter came too late to catch the express or to register a letter, and McMaster does not care to send $25.00 unregistered. He sends John a check for $30.00 not, and he will send the $25.00 tomorrow. If Mr. Fitzwilliam cannot let John have money on the check, he should call on Father C.J. Giesen, who will help him. McMaster warns John not to endorse the check until he is ready to cash it, and if he is not in urgent need he should not cash it at all. John should not waste time in...

Scope and Contents Last evening he telegraphed John and sent him a check for $30.00 and today he forwards a registered letter with $25.00. He asks John to let him know by April 27, 1885, where a letter or express package can reach him, and where it can reach him on April 30, 1885. He has letters to forward for John's birthday, and perhaps there will be a stick of candy to send. He will telegraph John to stay in New Orleans over Sunday, but he should not forget to that Sunday is the Patronage of St....

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McMaster has just received John's telegram, He sends letters from his sisters with this letter. Gertrude's letter has not arrived, but the Carmelites have had two deaths in two days and are occupied. John should leave a forwarding address with Fitzwilliam and Company. He asks John to write a short letter. He is sending John a box of cigars which he asks John to count to see if the Post Office people have stolen any. He wishes John a happy birthday. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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John is told to wait in New Orleans for a birthday package and letters, and to write in the meantime. :: I-2-m Telegram

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McMaster has received John's letter from Richmond, and hopes John will receive his letter of yesterday as well as this letter. He is well and in good spirits, and is not lonely, although he misses John. Sister Gertrude McMaster, D.C. wrote nicely of John after his visit. John J. Gallagher is pleased with John's success, but McMaster warns John not to work too hard and not to expose himself. John is asked to keep writing to McMaster. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The trunk will reach Richmond W.Va. on June 15, 1882. He is directed to telegraph early Thursday if anything is wanting, and he should write a few lines every day if he can. :: I-2-m Telegram

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James A. Master will write him tomorrow and send a valuable package. They miss him greatly. :: I-2-m Telegram

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John should cut short his trip, skip places, and get home by Dec 20, 1884. He is asked to telegraph his father. :: I-2-m Telegram

Scope and Contents Mrs. Coll's goodness to John is touching but McMaster warns him not to outstay his welcome. He is sorry John did not get to see Sister St. John McMaster, S.H.C.J. during the holidays; she prays hard for him, and was at leisure during the vacation. John wishes to stay until Jan. 11, 1885, but he may stay longer either at Philadelphia or at Baltimore. Sister Gertrude McMaster, D.C. is to receive the Carmelite habit on Jan. 14, 1885, and McMaster wants John to meet him at Daly's Hotel in...

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John's visit is too protracted. His father expects him home. :: I-2-m Telegram

Scope and Contents In this letter, which is labeled "Pittsburgh Business", McMaster asks John to see Dr. Oldshue in Pittsburgh, and ask about the investment of John's of the sale of the Pittsburgh Steel Works, and whether the amount will be ready when John attains his majority on May 2, 1886. A piece of property in Beaver, Pennsylvania belongs to the Fetterman estate. McMaster has an offer for this which he is going to accept. If John wishes he can go out to Beaver, but McMaster does not think it...

Scope and Contents McMaster does not know if John received the letter he sent to Toledo, Ohio, but hopes he will get this one. While John is in Pittsburgh, he should call at the Redemptorist Convent at St. Philomena's Church. Father Michael Muller C.SS.R., the Rector is there and John knows how much he cares for him. McMaster thinks Father C. Rossenbauer, C.SS.R is there too. John is asked to go to Communion on Dec. 8., at this church, were his mother loved to go. John might also call on old Doctor...

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Sundry letters will meet John at Plaquemine; he should go easy. :: I-2-m Telegram

Scope and Contents McMaster sends John two letters that have been waiting for him. He had hoped to write to John in San Antonio, Texas, and regrets John did not find it possible to have stayed a few days. John went through Texas very rapidly, and succeeded in sending $50.00 twice. McMaster was surprised at this, since he expected to have to send John money. John should not travel too fast, and should see what he wishes to see, since he may never have the opportunity. He asks if Sister Gertrude McMaster,...

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He and Gertrude have written John, and he has sent the trunk with some things in it on June 9, 1883. Today he is sending some more articles, including a box of cigars, which he hopes John will give the captain. John should acquire and preserve the Captain's regard. Letters from Sister St. John McMaster, S.H.C.J. and Sister Teresa McMaster, D.C. speaks of him lovingly. He urges John to pray to his guardian angel. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He sends John letters from each of his three sisters, an envelope containing five English pounds and directions for getting change for them, and a letter from the editor of a Portuguese Catholic paper. He instructs John to thank Phipps and Company for their courtesy in keeping letters and sending them to John. Regarding the letter from the Portuguese editor, McMaster hopes John will go to see the Father at the Hospital de Santo Bento. He is writing a letter to the Superior, asking him...

Scope and Contents Were McMaster in John's place in Rio he would send each of the enclosed letters to the enclosed letters to the Consul General and the Minister Plenipotentiary. They may bring him offers of courtesy, and give him some advantages. They may also bring offers to "show him the town" from the clerks of Consul or Minister. He should ignore these, and should get to Mass and the Sacraments. Often. Here sheet No. 2 is missing. If John needs more money. McMaster will honor at sight any draft up to...

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He encloses letters from Sister St. John, S.H.C.J., Gertrude McMaster and "Frank"Egan Sister Teresa D.C. was not asked to write, because her health, though better is not yet restored. John should pray for her, that her vocation may be true to the end. McMaster promises John many prayers from himself. John Gallagher has sent a letter on his own hook. Enclosed letters are treated separately. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He is suffering from a kind of hay fever, which is perplexing but not dangerous. He had thought Sister St. John McMaster, D.C. was in retreat, but she was not. Frank Maurice Francis Egan left two weeks ago on his vacation, and McMaster encloses here a characteristic, undated evaporation from him. He thinks he misses John more than his father does, but he does not; besides, he has his own baby to think of. McMaster does not know if this letter will reach John. It goes by the steamer Ben...

Scope and Contents Thinking this letter would not reach John at Clean, New York,, McMaster sends this to Rochester. McMaster's best friends in Rochester are Patrick Barry and his sons, whose nursery and horticulture are the greatest in the known world. John should see the grounds if they invite him. McMaster misses John very much. He spent St. Teresa's day in Baltimore, and heard Father Patrick Ryan's great sermon, which was reprinted in next day's Freeman. The Sisters spoke lovingly of John, as did...

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The enclosed letter and paper came yesterday. John is asked to receive Communion on All Saint's Day and All Soul's Day. St. Joseph's Church in Rochester is served by Redemptorists ; Father Philip Rossbach, C.SS.R. is usually there. McMaster stayed with Father Rossbach and Father Augustine Freitag, C.SS.R. and went up to the Catskills with them in 1871. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents McMaster sends this to Toledo, Ohio, with enclosed letters, and telegraphs John so that he may have it forwarded if he has left. John is asked to time his journey so that he will be at home before Christmas. McMaster has not heard from John's sisters recently. Tuesday is the feast of the Immaculate Conception, and McMaster is sure John will receive Communion on that day. The Keileys and Maurice Francis Egan are as usual. P.S. Mc Master opened John's letters by mistake. :: I-2-m A.L.S....

Scope and Contents McMaster received John's letter from Albany, and would have written him at Troy had he been sure of reaching him there. Hereafter John should let him know his address three days in advance. Tomorrow is Sister St. John McMaster, S.H.C.J.,'s birthday, and though he has been unable to see her and the other sisters because Maurice Francis Egan in away, he expects to see them next week when Egan returns. He is in good health, and, although he misses John very much, he is fighting off the...

Scope and Contents He is enclosing a letter, and is writing a short note to tell John he is well, misses him very much, and is going to Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania and Baltimore Maryland, on Sept. 22, 1885 to return on Sept 23, 1885. Maurice francis Egan has returned but McMaster has not seen him. He encloses Mrs. Egan's letter. Rose Starr asked if John had any old clothes her brother could wear, and McMaster asks John to describe any he may have. It will be giving to charity. McMaster tells John to skip...

Scope and Contents McMaster has received John's letter from Paris, Texas. He was glad to get it, but John's frequent letters to the office keep him posted as to where and how John is. He was sorry John did not accept the invitation to go for a ride about the Indian Territory, since to see the country is a chief part of John's present affair. John should not hurry in case a similar opportunity occurs, for this is different than being in a big city with its many attractions. McMaster has plenty to occupy...

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McMaster received John's second letter from Natchez. In his first John mistook McMaster's meaning. He has not ceased to trust John but thinks he is perhaps ever confident. Twenty years of experience may teach him things he does not know. A short note telling that he does not forget his prayers or that he has received Communion is enough to cheer McMaster, for John must not forget the necessity of grace. He is not trying to be gloomy when he says this. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.