Holmes, M. A. F., 04/11/1890-04/11/1890

File — Box: 3, Folder: 41

Identifier: 79476

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Contains incoming correspondence to John Gilmary Shea. Arranged alphabetically by last name of correspondent.

Dates

04/11/1890-04/11/1890

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Conditions Governing Access note

Extent

From the Collection: 24.25 Linear Feet (39 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

09/10/02

Container Summary

3 ALS dated 1890 from M. A. F. Holmes to John Gilmary Shea, giving his opinion of the first two volumes of Shea's "History of the Catholic Church in the United States." Holmes complements Shea on the volumes; questions him about possible errors in several footnotes; provides biographical data about Mrs. Ellen (O'Connor) Grant and Mr. John O'Connor of Auburn, New York; and asks about the earliest Catholicity in Auburn, New York. Sent from Macedon, New York.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

SHEA, JOHN GILMARY - CORRESPONDENCE FROM HOLMES, M. A. F. (1890): Autographed Letter

HOLMES, M. A. F. - CORRESPONDENCE TO SHEA, JOHN GILMARY (1890): Autographed Letter

"HISTORY OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN THE UNITED STATES" - REFERENCE,1890: Autographed Letter

GRANT, ELLEN (O'CONNOR) - REFERENCE (1890): Autographed Letter

O'CONNOR, JOHN - REFERENCE (1890): Autographed Letter

AUBURN (NEW YORK) - REFERENCE (1890): Autographed Letter