Letter from Monsignor James P. Cantwell

Letter from Monsignor James P. Cantwell to Fr. Thomas Dowling OFM Cap. He expresses his delight that Father Thomas is returning to California from a trip abroad (likely Ireland) and bringing Father Laurence with him. Monsignor Cantwell notes that times ‘continue to be bad’ with ‘no immediate hope’ for improvement. He expresses a lack of confidence in national leadership, stating, ‘There is no hope in Hoover’, and observing that there are more people out of work than ever before. He suggests tha

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Level of description: Item
Date: 15 Aug. 1931
Reference: 30
Extent and medium: 1 p.; manuscript
Scope and content: Letter from Monsignor James P. Cantwell to Fr. Thomas Dowling OFM Cap. He expresses his delight that Father Thomas is returning to California from a trip abroad (likely Ireland) and bringing Father Laurence with him. Monsignor Cantwell notes that times ‘continue to be bad’ with ‘no immediate hope’ for improvement. He expresses a lack of confidence in national leadership, stating, ‘There is no hope in Hoover’, and observing that there are more people out of work than ever before. He suggests that global recovery depends on Germany being ‘put on her feet’. He mentions ‘a lot of talk’ about Bishop Mitty (John J. Mitty) coming to San Francisco.
General note: For biographical information on Monsignor James P. Cantwell (1885-1956) see https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105259961/james_patrick-cantwell
Repository: Irish Capuchin Archives
Context: Irish Capuchin Archives > Papers of the Irish Capuchin Mission in the United States > Missionary Correspondence > Correspondence of Fr. Thomas Dowling

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Thomas(2)
Flood(1)
May(1)

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My dear Father Thomas
blow over with everything else. Door Father Thomas a far
The flood can has created a great stir but it will

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St Brigid's Church 2117 VAN NESS AVENUE San Francisco, California Aug - 15 - '31 My dear Father Thomas Thanks for your Cable. Delighted that you are returning and bringing Father Laurence. You have been missed by more than myself. If we can help you on the homeward trip let us know. Door brother is force to Heaven. The End was beautiful. The female most dispringed. His Sacred sermon most appropriate. The now living in the Mandeleum at Los Angeles. May God be faced to her. We fat your Cable. Times Continue to be bad and no immediate hope unless Germany is put on her feet. We have no leadership. There is no hope in Hoover. More out of work now than ever. The Franciscan celebration was a great success. There is aloty talk about Prishop Mitty Coming to San Francisco. The flood can has created a great stir but it will blow over with everything else. Door Father Thomas a far good bige and assuring you of a warm welcome from your many friends, and tell Father Laurence he will be no stranger Your appreciation atty Laurence Can tavel