Draft letter to Ellis

A draft letter from Glenstal to Ellis regarding his vocation.

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Monastery
Glenstal Abbey, Murroe
Subject
Monastery, Monks, Religious Life
Creator
Glenstal Abbey
Place
Murroe, Limerick, Cashel Diocese, Diocese of Cashel
Language
English
Priors
Bernard o Dea, Bernard O' Dea

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