Letter from M.J. Curran to Hagan

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Curran, Michael J.

Hagan, John, 1873-1930

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Holograph letter from M.(J. Curran), St. Bernard's Rectory, 340 West 66th Street, Chicago, Illinois (United States of America), to Hagan. He missed Frank Walsh in Kansas City. He had some long talks with Archbishop Curley of Baltimore, as prejudiced over the Free State as ever, with information supplied by Bishop Fogarty – he gave private subscriptions towards the Irish College, however. At the Irish Fellowship Club banquet, he was introduced to many, and hopes for good results. Observing many Irish Americans were made Knights of Malta; asking about Marquis Moloney. Comments on Doheny's trial, now an indictment of the Harding administration. Stating he does not feel lonely; praising Monsignor Ryan for his counsel and friendship. One of Curran's old friends died before he could look him up again. While Mrs. McWhorter is ill, she helps the project through her contacts in the A(ncient) O(rder of ) H(ibernians) who seem to need a fresh aim. Mentioning 'a big coup' planned by himself. Stating confidently that according to Curley the American bishops are indignant over the cost of the U.S.A. College grounds [Rome]. Then stating that the Ancient Order in California and here urges him to stay until the convention in July; expressing personal reluctance but belief it would do much; asking Hagan to come out too. Asking for news on Bisleti; also 'everybody is asking me about O'Connell's heart'. [12-16 December 1926]