that it was strictly a military matter in the hands of the Commander of the Army. As I told you, he considers that it is strictly a military matter, and I have never known him to pay the slightest attention to any influence or recommendation. I did not get an impression that was favorable, but still, he did not say. I shall be much pleased if he decides in your favor. Very truly yours, Maj. George A. Armes, REDFIELD PROCTOR. Dear Sir-The Cardinal received your letter of October 29, in which you complain of Sister Angelica interfering in your domestic affairs. After investigation, the Cardinal finds that your wife asked Sister Angelica to take your daughter into the convent. Sister Angelica says she cannot be blamed for the marriage of your daughter, as she is not responsible for it. The Cardinal regrets very much that there should be a disagreement between yourself and Sister Angelica. Yours very respectfully, WM. T. RUSSELL. (Copy.) Mrs. Lucy Armes, Tennallytown, D. C., November 8, 1894. 1303 R Street, N. W.: Dear Madam-Your letter of the 6th inst. reached me yesterday. I see how difficult it will be, situated as you are, to raise the money needed. Miss Mary French has the money, but whether she will lend it is another question. I approached her for a loan for a gentleman in town here, but she refused to loan money to her neighbors. The Buckman family are great friends of hers. and they may be able to do something with her for you. Then Mrs. Shoemaker has money, and may be willing to do this kindness. Should either of them ask my advice about loaning to you I will urge them to do so. I sincerely hope that you will get through successfully, both for your sake and that of the children. Cardinal Gibbons: I remain, your brother in Christ, J. M. BARRY. No. 1405 F Street, N. W., Reverend and Dear Sir-Yours of October 31 was duly received. Important matters have occupied my time, or I would have answered it before. I hope you will not allow the misrepresentations made to you by Sister Angelica to remain unacted upon without further investigation, giving me an opportunity to furnish further evidence if necessary. I enclose a slip from the Washington Times showing the desperate effort being used to prevent, if possible, the removal of Father Barry, who, I am confident, after a careful investigation will be proved unfit to be trusted in a responsible place. Any person who will take advantage of a position entrusted to him to use it in meddling in family affairs and in bringing ruin, contention and disgrace upon a family is unfit to be trusted where he can do further harm. The sooner Father Barry is sent from here the better it will be for the interest of the Church. Hoping it will not be necessary for me to publish the charges against Fathers Barry and Stafford and Sister Angelica, I remain, Your obedient servant, (Signed) GEORGE A. ARMES. CHAPTER XXXIII. January 1, 1895. The sun came out clear and bright this morning, and in fulldress uniform I met the Army officers at the War Department. They called on General Schofield for the last time as LieutenantGeneral of the Army, as he is to be retired this year. He met me very cordially, shaking hands, and then headed the column, which marched to the White House, where we all shook hands with Mr. Cleveland and his wife and the Cabinet ladies. After meeting a large number of my friends in the East Room, I took George and Oscar, my two oldest boys, in the carriage, and we called on other friends. January 3, 1895. Met Senator Gibson at the Shoreham last evening, who has agreed to take an active part, with his senator friends, in insisting upon General Schofield's approving my bill for brevet, as recommended by Generals Hancock and Sherman. January 6, 1895. Spent most of last evening at the Arlington, in company with Colonel Stump, Mr. Sieger and several other gentlemen. Had quite a long interview with Senator Proctor, who appears very friendly to me. He stated that he had seen General Schofield about my brevet Lieutenant-Colonelcy, and that he did everything he possibly could to induce him to approve it. January 8, 1895. This afternoon I called on a number of senators at the Capitol, who strongly endorsed an application to General Schofield requesting him to send in my name to the Senate for brevet Lieutenant-Coloneley, as follows: |