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Thomas McDonnell had suggested that Correia-Afonso send Merton his book The Soul of Modern India. Merton and Correia-Afonso briefly discuss Christian humanism and the need for an East-West dialogue. The file contains original letters from Correia-Afonso and from Merton.
Fr. John Correia-Afonso was a Jesuit writing to Merton from St. Xavier College in Bombay.
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1961/01/12 |
TLS to Merton |
We are in the thick of the examination season -- for the peace of the cloister! -- and so these are |
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1961/06/30 |
TLS to Merton |
I am sure you will be surprised to receive a letter from this corner of the world. I on my part am |
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1961/08/30 (#01) |
TALS from Merton |
It was a happy thought of Tom McDonnell to ask you to send me your very interesting and timely book. |
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1961/08/30 (#02) |
TLS[x] from Merton |
It was a happy thought of Tom McDonnell to ask you to send me your very interesting and timely book. |
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[xerox with comments by William Shannon]
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1961/09/24 |
TLS to Merton |
It was a great honour and pleasure for me to receive your letter of August 30th, together with your |
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1971/06/10 |
TLS[x] to Center from Correia-Afonso, John |
A long absence from Rome has prevented me from replying earlier to your appeal for letters written |
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1971/06/22 |
TL[x] from Center to Correia-Afonso, John |
Thank you so much for your letter of June 10 and also your most generous gift of the letter sent |
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