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executive committee the most rev. archbishop 'rthur j drossaerts. d. d.. ll. d.. ORARY chairman of the commission
I CHAIRMAN
i PAUL J. FOIK. C. S. C.
. JOSEPH G. O’ DONOHOE, SECRETARY I, JOSEPH I. DRISCOLL, LL, D., STATE DEPUTY V JOHN S. MURPHY. LL. D. STATE CHAPLAIN S£V. PETER GUILDAY. PH. D. LL. D.
DIOCESAN HISTORIANS
REV. M. S. GARRIGA, ARCHDIOCESE OF SAN ANTONIO REV. JOHN S MURPHY. LL. D., DIOCESE OF GALVESTON REV. JOSEPH G. O’DONOHOE, DIOCESE OF DALLAS REV. DANIEL A. LANING. DIOCESE OF CORPUS CHR1STI REV. HENRY D. BUCHANAN. DIOCESE OF EL PASO REV. A. A BOEDING. DIOCESE OF AMARILLO
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HISTORICAL COMMISSION
HEADQUARTERS
ST. EDWARD’S UNIVERSITY AUSTIN, TEXAS
It is quite proper that San Antonians with critical minds for history and with high ideals in that regard should work together for the common purpose of producing a satisfactory narrative of events from the earliest times. San Antonio and its vicinity have here the golden opportunity to illume many pages with the noble deeds of the forerunners in the mission era. The heroism and the chivalry of Texans have a perpetual memorial in the Alamo, the cradle of liberty and independence; and finally the refining influences of modem civilization have had their champions and their leaders whose names should be inscribed in the records of fame, so that the rising generations may honor and revere them in a becoming manner according to their worth.
By all means get St. Mary's interested in the work. They have many capable men who should be encouraged to pursue special \y studies, and I know that they will achieve splendid results. The field is.so vast that it must be cultivated by those who have the power to labor for this common good.
If I might be permitted to read your commentaries on the expeditions into Texas, I would be very much pleased. I will then be able to suggest to you a means of publication.
One more thought: I have notified you of your selection by the Commission as a corresponding member. In answering, please give that matter separate attention, as your reply will form part of the minutes at the next session of the Commission.
I know that I have not answered all the matters contained ^ in your letter, but I will leave the rest until I meet you again. I appreciate very much your interest and seriousness of purpose in this chosen field. I assure you that you are assisting the Commission by your critical work.
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Very cordially yours,
C.
Chairman.