Letter from Fr. Stephen Murtagh

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Saint Francis of Assisi 1541 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE LOS ANGELES, CALIF. PHONE OLYMPIA 1305 Sept. 16th 1940 Very Rew. Father Provinceal. Church At. Dublin. Island. Very dear Father Provinceal. I was much disturbed on reading your letter of Aug. 23rd. to find that the Consultors, and I had erred in the opinion that the same man could hate at one & the same time the office of quartries and masters of Voices. I read your letter on the brain on my way to Chicago to see Bishop O'Brien regarding a loan for the purchase of the property for a Saraphie School. I spent the following two days bringing to salve the problem presented by a dearth of men. I talked to the Consultors, who agreed that considering our obligation in the matter of the Care of Dorles, and the altitude of the Bishops, we could suggest no man outside of wilmington for the office of quartries exclusive a man he send from Island. In the latter case we would suggest Saint Francis of Assisi 1541 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE LOS ANGELES, CALIF. PHONE OLYMPIA 1305 Father Friend. In the former case, Father Joseph. But the latter name would be advanced only if no one else were available. Because being in charge of the mession Band in which there would be only four adult members, he would be very often away from him. All the made known to you in a long cable the night except 12th. asked what above reason for not reporting Jr. Joseph in the known fact that he finds it difficult to stay at him. For example when I reached Chicago Tuesday, Bishop O'Brien told me Jr. Joseph had home passed through in his home from St. Paul, - this despite the fact that I had made a regulation that trips outside away should not be made without a special observer from the Consultors. I feel therefore that unless I may be sent from Island, a dispensation should be sought because of two conditions for the appointment of Jr. Cypress to both offices. Saint Francis of Assisi 1541 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE LOS ANGELES, CALIF. PHONE OLYMPIA 1305 We feel we could not recommend Father Fahrin for reappointment, because of Ireils and polish administration of frends. I repet very much that the difficulty should arise. I have tried hard to eliminate the Ireils with. But it cannot be done overnight. Which and sections and death make up our difficulties merely. I am sending you tomorrow an answer to the other communications, amplifying my cable of Sept 12th. I offer you my humble apologies for the error in the matter of the individualities, I remain as always. Traditionally and obviously yours, Father Alepher, Cesario Provinceal.