Unidad documental simple 24 - Letter from W.M. Wooldridge to Fr. Laurence Dowling

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Letter from W.M. Wooldridge to Fr. Laurence Dowling OFM Cap., Rochestown, County Cork. The letter discusses a recent meeting in Helena, Montana, with Bishop Brondel regarding the year-long proposal to establish a Catholic mission in Hinsdale. The bishop advised that because the Jesuit Order controls the territory, the matter must be referred to Rome; however, Wooldridge expressed a willingness to assist and suggested Father Laurence write to him directly. Additionally, the agent notes that local leading Catholics in Northern Montana are eager to co-operate, concluding that a thorough investigation would show widespread community support and that the bishop remains highly interested in developing the region.