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1882 Jan. 1
Cavallier, Charles: Montpellier, (France)
 to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph) Perché: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

With gratitude for Perché's kindnesses, Cavallier sends his new year's greetings and asks a place in his prayers.

VI-3-d - Card - (French) - 2pp. - 32mo. - {1}


1882 (Jan. 1)
Sisters Mary della, Presentazione and Purificazione,: (Notre Dame, Indiana)
 to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

They wish Hudson a Happy New Year on behalf of the sisters and thank him for the many favors he has done for them.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}


1882 Jan. 1
St. Rose, (R.U.), Sister: Dallas, (Texas)
 to Archbishop N(apoleon) J(oseph) Perché: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

St. Rose wishes Perché a happy new year; she was sorry to hear that he was sick. When Perché was at Opelousas, she wondered if he was reminded of her; she asks Perché to come to Texas soon. They are praying for a bishop favorable to the Ursulines; most American bishops are not. They will miss Bishop Dubuis. They are now 15 in number; 3 are postulants. They hope to build next summer. They have a few acres of land a mile from here. There are over 200 students in their schools without counting "her boys." St. Rose goes out daily to teach a parochial school for boys; there are 60 but attendance is irregular. People at first thought her the avant courier of the circus. Was not Mother Ste. Seraphine's death very sudden? Mother St. Joseph; (R.U.), assistant, begs Perché not to forget them. Father (Joseph) Martinière is the parish priest and their chaplain. Dallas is a large muddy city with a floating population bent on money making.

VI-3-d - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 4to. - {4}


1882 Jan. 2
Neraz, Bishop John C(harles): San Antonio, (Texas)
 to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché: New Orleans, Louisiana)

Neraz sends new year's greetings. Father D(aniel) Swagers writes that Perché would like some information since the papers which Neraz gave Swagers are such as one would give any priest. Swagers is a good preacher, and can render great service if under someone who can control him. He has not given what could be called scandal but he went to excess in drinking during Neraz's abscence; the newspapers made a big affair of it. Neraz can no longer keep him.

VI-3-d - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 8vo. - {2}


1882 Jan. 2
V(agnier), Father T(homas), C.S.C.: Leo, Indiana
 to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

The fair was a success and they realized $150, but Hudson should not laugh at this small sum, since the weather and bad roads worked against them. Vagnier sends his regards to Father T(homas) Walsh, C.S.C. Enclosed is an article for the Scholastic.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}


1882 Jan. 3
(Hill), C.P., Father Edmund: Dunkirk, New York
 to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Hill discusses a series of sonnets he has been writing. He encloses a leaflet which contains similar thoughts to those expressed in the two sonnets which appeared in Communion Per Mariam. Hill was asked to write out a form of the devotion which he had recommended in a sermon and a lady in New York, a convert of Hill's, had it published. He spent two weeks in Syracuse giving a retreat at St. John the Baptist Church where Father (William J.) Bourke is pastor. Father Guido, his rector, sends Hudson his best wishes. Is Father (Thomas) Jenkins still at Hardinburg, (Kentucky)? What is the price of Eliot Ryder's, Catholic Poets?

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 6pp. - 12mo. - {4}


1882 Jan. 3
Taggart, Marion A.: Boston, Mass(achusetts)
 to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Taggart encloses a short poem for the Ave Maria.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 4
(Cusack), Francis Clare, Sister Mary: Ballyhaunis, Ireland
 to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Father (Edward) Murphy, S.J., visited Sister Francis Clare. Archdeacon (B.) Cavanagh told her that Murphy has written to Hudson an account of Knock. Since Hudson may be prejudiced against her, because he is under the impression that the Westely Register & Tablet represents English Catholic opinion, she sends the enclosed. She has had letters from (Henry) Cardinal Manning, his auxiliary, Bishop (James Laird) Patterson and six English bishops denouncing her attackers.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. -


1882 Jan. 4(?)
Simler(?), S.M., Father J.: Paris, (France)
 to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché: New Orleans, Louisiana)

He thanks Perché for his letter brought by their Provincial. This favorable testimony of their Brothers (of Mary) in America, will be of great help in obtaining from the Holy See the favor they solicit. Simler knows of Perché's interest in the education of children.

VI-3-d - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 8vo. - {2}


1882 Jan. 4
Vagnier, C.S.C., Father T(homas): Leo, Indiana
 to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Has Hudson received two more "X's" or two more intents. Keep these sums until enough are accumulated to pay Sister M(ary) Ascension for the vestments. Vagnier encloses a notice.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}


18(82) Jan. 5
Bré, Father Olivier: Marksville, (Louisiana)
 to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché: New Orleans, Louisiana)

Bré has been here only since Saturday. (Perché)'s letter gave great pleasure to Father (Paul Emile) Simon who moved to Moreauville yesterday. His new parishioners came to see him at once as they had had news of his change. A number of the people of Marksville have come to welcome Bré. The Sisters (Daughters of the Cross) are calmed down; they were hard pressed as Simon had said that he would have closed the church. As Bré will go to the city next week, he will not say more.

VI-3-d - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 12mo. - {4}


1882 Jan. 5
Dicharry, Father P(ierre) F(elix): Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
 to Bishop (Francis Xavier Leray: New Orleans, Louisiana)

Father (Joseph A.) Poullain being in great need, Dicharry sends him for the sum of 10 piastres.

VI-3-d - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}


1882 Jan. 5
Frey, O.M. Cap., Father Bonaventure: New York, (New York)
 to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph) Perché: N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)

Religious communities in France have been destroyed all over the land. While traveling through Lyons to Rome a few months ago, Frey was asked by the Capuchin Fathers to intercede with Perché. They wish to establish a convent in New Orleans. They would not want a parish but would just help the parish priest. These priests are known all over Europe. Maybe Bishop (Armand) Charbonnel, formerly of Toronto, now a member of the same province, is known to Perché. Frey would gladly go to New Orleans to talk the matter over. Perché could communicate with their general or Cardinal Howard.

VI-3-d - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}


1882 Jan. 5
Mallet, Edmond: Washington, D.C.
 to James F. Edwards: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

He sends the seven numbers of Brownson's (Review) which Edwards selected from their list. Mallet asks for a list of Edwards' duplicates. He also sends a list of books he would like to have for his collection in the hope that Edwards may have some for exchange. He shall be glad to receive the Notre Dame publications. He is collecting historical data on the French and Canadians in the United States and shall have to examine into the early history of Notre Dame.

XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 5
Murphy, Alfred J.: Detroit, (Michigan)
 to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Murphy hopes Hudson arrived safely and in good health. Father (Ernest) Van Dyke is about the same, but Father Kelly appears well this morning. The catalogue of Notre Dame arrived this morning. The examination takes place January 20, after which he expects to graduate. Murphy will be ready to start for Notre Dame at Hudson's call.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {3}


1882 Jan. 6
Leray, Bishop Francis X(avier): New Orleans, (Louisiana)
 to P(aul) E(mile) Théard: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

Copy. In the midst of difficulties created by the new process of law on the diocese, Leray asks for Théard's services. Leray is assured that he can count on Théard to defend the diocese as a good Catholic and experienced lawyer.

VI-3-d - Copy - (French) - 1p. - folio - {1}


1882 Jan. 6
Maes, Father C(amillus) P.: Detroit, Michigan
 to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Maes was sorry to have missed Hudson when he visited Detroit. He wanted to ask how it came to pass that the Ave Maria has been sent to Maes the past few weeks. Maes wishes work were of a different nature, for it makes him almost unfit for literary work.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 6
Onahan, W(illiam) J.: Chicago, Illinois
 to James F. Edwards: Notre Dame, Indiana

Four years ago he sent to Notre Dame the only odd number of Brownson then in his possession. He has not acquired any since. He wishes Edwards would mention to Professor (Joseph A.) Lyons that he has not received a copy of his "Annual."

XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {2}


1882 Jan. 6
St. Francois, (V.I.), Sister and others: Galveston, Texas
 to Archbishop N(apoleon) J(oseph) Perché: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

St. Francois sends a copy of all the correspondence between Father (Theodore) Buffard and themselves (Sisters of the Incarnate Word) about their present trouble. Since their chaplain, Father (John) Chandy, (C.M.), on Perché's orders, has left to go to the orphanage, they have been terribly tried. Since Christmas, they have had no spiritual consolations. It is because they do not wish to accept as director, Father (Joseph) Quérat, who has caused much trouble in the Community. It is because of Quérat's imprudence that Bishop C(laude) M(arie) Dubuis, on the eve of his departure for Europe last May, withdrew all Quéat's faculties as chaplain of the orphanage and gave Chandy charge of the two houses which have only one Superior. On this day of Epiphany when they should be renewing their vows, they are still deprived. They reveal their position so that Perché may make it known to the Bishop-Elect (Nicholas Aloysius) Gallagher, just appointed. (Also signed by )Sister St. Agnes, (V.I.), Sister M(ary) Gabriel, (V.I.), Sister M(ary) Blandene, (V.I.) and Sister M(ary) Augustine, (V.I.). (Picture of St. Mary's Infirmary on the letterhead).

- A.L.S. - (French) -


 Enclosures: 

1881 Nov. 17
Buffard, Father Theo(dore): Galveston, (Texas)
 to Mother St. Francois, (V.I.): (Galveston, Texas)

Father Chandy has been appointed chaplain at the orphanage. Chandy's faculties for hearing the confessions of the Sisters at the hospital will cease at the end of the month. Another chaplain will be appointed for the hospital. He has orders to take possession on the 28th.

- Copy - (French) -


1881 Nov. 22
St. Francois, (V.I.), Mother (and others): Galveston, (Texas)
 to Father Theo(dore) Buffard: (Galveston, Texas)

In reply to Buffard's letter of the 17th St. Francois replies that they are greatly distressed by the announcement of the change of Father Chandy who has given them entire satisfaction. When the chaplain is officially announced they will submit his name to the council of the Community.

- Copy - (French) -


 Copy of the first letter. No response. 

1881 Nov. 19
Buffard, Father Theo(dore): Galveston, (Texas)
 to Mother St. Francois, (V.I.): (Galveston, Texas)

From this day on, Father (J.L.) Bussan(t) who has the foolish idea that he is their Superior, no longer has permission to hear the confessions of the Sisters at the hospital and at the orphanage.

- Copy - (French) -


1881 Nov. 26
St. Francois, (V.I.), Sisters (and others): Galveston, (Texas)
 to Father Theo(dore) Buffard: (Galveston, Texas)

In their petition of the 22nd Sister expressed their regrets over the change announced in Buffard's letter of the 17th. Not having received a reply, they announce that, in obedience, they submit to Buffard's order, without renouncing the rights and privileges enjoyed by religious communities in what concerns the choice of a chaplain and they solemnly protest the manner in which Buffard has taken away Bussan(t) their Superior, appointed by Dubuis, their first Superior and also the changing of Chandy, asked for unanimously by their council on December 51, 1880 and appointed by Dubuis on (December) 16. (Signatures added to those of the letter of January 6): Sister St. André, (V.I.), Sister Ste. Magdeleine, (V.I.), Sister St. Louis, (V.I.), Sister Ste. Clare, (V.I.), Sister Ste. Marthe. (V.I.).

- Copy - (French) -


 Copy of the second letter to Buffard, No response. 

1881 Nov. 29
Quérat, Father J(oseph): Galveston, (Texas)
 to Sister St. Francis: Galveston, (Texas)

Enclosed (no enclosure) is Quérat's appointment as chaplain of St. Mary's Infirmary. Sister is to copy it and return the original. Quérat will not go back to the Infirmary unless the Community accept him. He must have this in writing.

- Copy -


1881 Dec. 2
St. Francois, (V.I.), Sister: Galveston, (Texas)
 to Father Theo(dore) Buffard: (Galveston, Texas)

In the name of the Community Sister asks Buffard to give them Bussan(t) as ordinary confessor. This is the unanimous choice of the Community.

- Copy - (French) -


 Copy of the 3rd letter to Buffard, No reply. 

1881 Dec. 30
St. Francois, (V.I.), Sister (and others): Galveston, (Texas)
 to Father Theo(dore) Buffard: (Galveston, Texas)

Could Buffard send them a priest to visit the patients and to celebrate Mass on Sunday and some times during the week. They also ask for Father (Louis) Chaland as ordinary confessor until the arrival of the new Bishop appointed November 28 but who has not accepted in writing. It was wiser for the union of their Community not to introduce several confessors.

- Copy - (French) -


 Reply given "vive voix" to the above. 

VI-3-d - A.L.S., Copies - (French & English) - 13 pp. - folio, 4to. 12mo. - {19}


1882 Jan. 7
Bigot, S.M., Father J.B.:
(Convent, Louisiana)
 to Archbishop N(apoleon) J(oseph) Perché: N(ew) O(rleans, Louisiana)

They thought they would be wishing New Year's greetings to Perché here but seeing no signs of him they send them by this letter. Bigot also sends Mr. Laroche's bill, (no enclosure) all settled. In return Bigot hopes that Perché will announce his arrival. The Fathers and students of Jefferson College send respects. (The letter-head is a picture of the College).

VI-3-d - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 8vo. - {3}


1882 Jan. 7
Chaland, Father Louis: Galveston, Texas
 to Archbishop N(apoleon) J(oseph) Perché: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

The Monday after Christmas, before reading the preambles and conclusions which Father (Theodore) Buffard added to Perché's circular letter and when everything was already at the printers, Buffard asked Chaland to sign it as chancellor. Chaland replied that if he wanted his signature, he would have to wait, as Chaland had written to Perché for instructions. On January 4 the council met. Father (Victor) Gury was there; Father (J.L.) Bussant was not invited. Gury had been invited before the receipt of Perché's telegram. Chaland cannot explain Bussant's non-invitation as it was evident he was reestablished as a councillor. Father (Anthony M.) Truchard's letter was the first thing presented to the council. Fathers (Joseph) Quérat and (Joseph) Chromoik, who were the ones whom Truchard had put forth as having made the accusations against Gury, found themselves hurt by the repeal of these unfortunate things and tried to excuse themselves. Quérat testified that he had told Dufal that he had seen Gury intoxicated at Houston several years ago. Chaland was in France at the time of the synod and Quérat was the one who told him how things had gone; that Gury had at first been named vicar general, then Buffard had been put in his place because of accusations against Gury. Chaland added that he had not signed the letter because Truchard had only recalled an historic fact which could not be proved. Then a letter of congratulation was written to Bishop (Nicholas Aloysius) Gallagher. Then Buffard announced that there would be no more meetings since the new bishop would arrive soon. Bussant has a strange talent; without being present, he silenced the diocesan council! Last may Chaland announced that Bussant was a member of the council, now at Perché's order he is reinstated. Chaland doubts that Perché will receive the letter of blame against Truchard. If he does it will be easy to explain why they agreed to sign it. Outside of Father (Thomas) Hennessy, Buffard's advisor, the others are all concerned in the affair. Truchard wrote too severely but he has the reputation of being truthful. If an investigation is held, it will be harmful.

VI-3-d - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 4to. - {9}


1882 Jan. 7
Dahlgren, Madeleine Vinton: Washington, D.C.
 to (Father) D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

She thanks Hudson for the gratifying notice of "South Sea Sketches" and wishes him a happy New Year. She is rapidly convalescing due to the many mementoes made for her. During her confinement she has partly written a book on the "Superstitions of South Mountain," but if her health improves she cannot finish it for the publishers in the spring. She wishes two copies of Eliot Ryder's "Catholic Poets" to be sent to her together with the bill.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 3 pp. - 12mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 8
Conway, S.J., Father J J.: Detroit, Michigan
 to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Conway thanks Hudson for the kind favor which supplied one of his great needs. He had in mind to index the (Catholic) World, but time does not permit the study necessary by nature of the article's heading.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 8
Joanna Evangelist, Sister M(ary): Marshall, Texas
 to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Sister wishes Hudson a Happy New Year and is glad to see the Ave Maria come out regularly. She sends regards to Brother Stanislaus. She requests Hudson to ask Professor (James F.) Edwards for the play "Robert Emmit" and the farce that usually goes with it. She sends her regards to Sisters Innocenza, Susanna and Ludovica as well as to Father (John) O'Connell.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {3}


1882 Jan. 9
Benziger Brothers: New York, (New York)
 to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Benziger Brothers sends "An Instruction on Mixed Marriages", by Bishop W(illiam) B(ernard) Ullathorne of Birmingham, England, with notes by a professor of theology. They have been assured that it is a learned and practical treatise and they would appreciate a notice in the Ave Maria.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {2}


1882 Jan. 9
D(orsey), A(nna) H(anson): (Washington, District of Columbia)
 to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Enclosed are two chapters of "Ada's Trust". Two more chapters will arrive by Monday, so Hudson should have enough copy ahead. Dorsey thanks Hudson for the $14, which was a surprise since she expected "Butterworks" to go toward repaying the $30 advanced sometime ago. Dorsey asks Hudson to advance her an additional $150 on her new story, which will not exceed four months in length. At the present, Dorsey is in a difficult financial situation and needs the money. Dorsey has been reading a work by the late Rabbi Raphael entitled "Post Biblical History of the Jews", which she thinks is a lucid condensation of Jewish history. Raphael was a friend of Father Jerome of New York who purchased the library of Raphael on his death. She thinks things will straighten out after (Charles J.) Guiteau is hung for assassinating President (James A. Garfield).

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 6pp. - 12mo. - {4}


1882 Jan. 9
Dwenger, Bishop Joseph: F(or)t Wayne, Indiana
 to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Dwenger asks for one hundred copies of an enclosed circular to be printed as soon as possible.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 9
Gury, Father V(ictor): Frelsburg, Texas
 to Archbishop N(apoleon) J(oseph) Perché: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Gury thanks Perché for naming him a member of the episcopal council. Gury gives Perché an explanation of the opposition this appointment met among some members of the clergy. During the week preceding the Synod of February or January 1879, Bishops Dubuis and Dufal sent Gury to Galveston. On his arrival they told him that they had appointed him vicar general. Gury accepted only on the their insistence. The day after his acceptance, the priests of these diocese held a meeting of these opposed to Bishop Dubuis and decided that Gury was not acceptable to them. To find a reason, one recalled that he had seen Gury drunk 10 years ago. That day Gury had done 100 miles on horseback and railway and one half mile on foot from the station to the house of the pastor of Houston; he does not recall being in that state. So the two Bishops withdrew his name. Gury was well satisfied but to defend his honor as a priest he demanded an investigation. Dubuis asked Gury not to do so. The priests claimed that they had no objections to Gury's character but only to his principle of always being on the side of authority. If Gary had been drunk 10 times during the 28 years he has been in Texas, would that make him unworthy to hold office in the diocese? Father (Anthony M.) Turchard in his letter to Father Buffard called the charges historical facts; if the Perché thinks it is necessary, Gury wants these charges investigated. Truchard has been the core of the coalitions against authority, always behind the scenes.

VI-3-d - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 12mo. - {2}


1882 Jan. 9
V(agnier), C.S.C., Father T(homas): Leo, Indiana
 to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: Notre Dame, Indiana

Rosa Ferrucci is interesting reading in the Ave Maria. Hudson should do something about his proof reader. Vagnier would not inflict a gunshot would on him but a sharp stick would wake him up. Did Hudson send the address to Miss (Irene) Jameson?

X-2-i - A. Postcard S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {2}


1882 Jan. 9
Van Name, Adrian, Librarian,:
Yale College New Haven, Connecticut
 to (James F. Edwards): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

They have nine duplicate numbers of Brownson's Review. Their own set is incomplete. He sends a list of their wants. Perhaps Edwards can light upon someone who can supply them.

XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}


1882 Jan. 9
Corby, (C.S.C.), Father W(illiam): Watertown, Wisconsin
 to James F. Edwards: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Father Richmond, as Father Zahm calls him, but whose real name is Father Etchman (F. X. Etschman), left here. Etchman took all his books with him, and the new priest is German and keeps nothing but German works. Corby just made $1400 on a fair for this place. He has been very busy. He is glad the marble basins in the washroom are used; they will not put him down for a fool now.

XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {3}


(18)82 Jan. 10
Byrne, J.T.: Washington, D(istrict of) C(olumbia)
 to Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

About 3 years ago, Byrne came to Washington, at the solicitation of one he deemed a loyal friend, to accept a government position said to be at Byrne's disposal. This proved to be without foundation. Byrne is in the most adject circumstances. Leray attended Byrne's father in his last illness and knew the purity of his father's character as pastor of Vicksburg. Byrne's father was mayor of Vicksburg for a number of years. His father died at the mansion of Byrne's uncle, Col(onel) Richard T. Edwards, four miles from Edwards depot. Through his own exertions Byrne obtained a position under the government but he failed to save anything, hence, his distress. If Leray would furnish Byrne with means to get to Memphis he would experience no difficulty in procuring a situation. The fare to Richmond is $5.75, to Memphis $26. In Byrne's birthplace, Vicksburg, he had access to such society as Judge Bernett; Mr. Hardaway, the druggist; Richard Buck, one time attorney general of the state; and Gov(ernor) Sharkey. Sharkey's wife will vouch for this. After his father's death, Byrne lived with his aunt, Miss Sallie Terrell at the Edwards Hotel in Jackson. Byrne know Father Lacour in Yazoo City. If Leray knows the where-abouts of the Pughs, who lived on Tom Bigby Bayou, he is to send Byrne their address. P.S. The Pughs are Byrne's relations.

VI-3-d - A.L.S. - 6pp. - 12mo & 16mo. - {8}


1882 Jan. 10
Ewing, P(hilomen) B.: Lancaster, Ohio
 to James F. Edwards: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

He has been a subscriber to (Brownson's) Review since the beginning of the Catholic series. He has several duplicate numbers and thinks he can help Edwards if he sends a list of the ones he wants.

XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 10
Jouan, Father P(ierre) M(arie): Washington, L(ouisian)a
 to Bishop Francis X(avier) Leray: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

Jouan received Leray's letter of the 6th. He has put off replying for 2 days in the hope of hearing from (J.) Connelly. Nothing received to date. The fixed rate for Washington should not exceed $60. It could be less but should not go to $90. Jouan supposed that the $60 base was accepted when he sent the money order paying the account for 1881.

VI-3-d - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 8vo. - {3}


1882 Jan. 10
Meany, Mary L.: Philad(elphia), P(ennsylvani)a
 to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Meany is soliciting funds not that she has Archbishop (James Frederick) Wood's permission to start Saint Patrick's Institute for Ladies. She hopes Hudson will pardon her long silence but she wanted to be sure of Wood's approval before appealing to Hudson's generosity. Meany received the October issue of the Ave Maria which contains her two stories "The Children's Rosary Sunday" and "Trials of a Young Artist"; three other stories of hers were printed by the Catholic Standard during the summer.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {3}


1882 Jan. 11
Carrier, C.S.C., Father Joseph C.: St. Laurent, near Montreal, Canada
 to James F. Edwards: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

He regrets that he cannot aid Edwards in the matter of "Brownson's Review." At present he has not in his possession a single line of that, his favorite author. He left two or three sets of it at Notre Dame. He had some at (St. Mary's University) Galveston, (Texas) which he sent to St. Edward's Academy, Austin, (Texas), the Farm when he left Texas. These he bought out of money he got from his family. He suggests that Edwards write to Father (Michael) Robinson (C.S.C.), Holy Cross Farm.

XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {8}


1882 Jan. 11
O'Brien, Father Frank A.: Detroit, Michigan
 to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

O'Brien thanks Hudson for the copy of the General Index to Brownson's Review.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}


1882 Jan. 11
Tello, Manly: Cleveland, O(hio)
 to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Tello thanks Hudson for his kindness and wishes him a Happy New Year. He will be happy to comply with Hudson's request.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 11
Toner, Father Patrick: Naples, Italy
 to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Toner thanks Hudson for the money sent for those suffering from the earthquake. He gave it to Monsignor Miloni, Canon of the Cathedral in Naples. Toner receives the Scholastic regularly, but he received only one copy of the monthly Ave Maria. If Hudson wishes an exchange with Italia Reale, Toner thinks the editor would gladly agree; a copy containing Toner's sermon on African missions is sent to Hudson. The sermon was given at a High Mass in honor of the late Bishop (Daniel) Comboni, who died last October in Central Africa of fever. The Archbishop of Naples, who was present was grateful for Toner's efforts.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {3}


1882 Jan. 12
Andries, Father A.: Natchitoches, L(ouisian)a
 to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Mrs. George Kearney asked Andries to write in reference to the piano in Leray's parlor. Mrs. L. Greneaux has given up the attempt to raffle it and Father Poullain has stated that he did not consider the piano as belonging to himself. Now Mrs. Kearney desires to know what Leray's price would be in case he is willing to sell it and if he would accept payment in two installments. Father Dicharry sends regards.

VI-3-d - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {3}


1882 Jan. 12
(Bourdais), Sister Mary Arsene: Fort Wayne, Indiana
 to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: Notre Dame, Indiana

Sister thanks Hudson for the book he sent her. She sends five dollars for Masses.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}


1882 Jan. 12
Certes, (Adolphe): Paris, (France)
 to Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray: Natchitoches, (Louisiana)

Leray's letter of December 26 crossed with one Certes had written on December 28. Certes hastens to present the situation of the diocese of Natchitoches with the Association in order to prevent further misunderstanding. On December 26 Leray stated that he had supplied a draft of 16,000 fr(ancs) and that he had received for the Association 2073 fr(ancs) which Leray asked Certes to keep with the funds which Certes would send for 1882. On December 26, Leray had only their letter of June 23, 1881 in which Leray was informed that 16,274 fr(ancs) 25 c(entimes) were at Leray's disposal. To remain within these limits the drafts could only be for 14,201 fr(ancs) 25 centimes) since Leray already had 2073 fr(ancs) belonging to the Association. In the letter of December 28 they placed a new sum at Leray's disposal, 3600 fr(ancs) which added to the 16,274 fr(ancs) 25 c(entimes) adds up to 19,874 fr(ancs) 25 c(entimes). Leray's draft of 16,000 fr(ancs) and the 2073 (francs) received total 18,073 (francs). The differences of 1,801 fr(ancs) 25 c(entimes) is the figure that is not to be exceeded. After a recent decision of the Councils the receipts for the Association will not be entered by the treasurer until banked(?).

VI-3-d - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 8vo. - {2}


1882 Jan. 12
(DeNeve, Father John): Louvain, (Belgium)
 to Fathers (Florian) De Brucker and (Arnauld) Van Wersch: (Willimantic, Connecticut)

Letter of appeal on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the American college of Louvain. The rector has set up fund for the foundation of two Masses per week to be offered for the students and benefactors of the College.

I-1-d - Circular Letter - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}


1882 Jan. 12
Dicharry, Father P(ierre) F(elix): Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
 to Bishop (Francis Xavier Leray: New Orleans, Louisiana)

There is a great number of marriages that are null in the parish of Ile-Brevelle. Father (Adolphe) Dupré has deemed it his duty to instruct his people on the impediments to matrimony and their annulling effect. When people ask Dupré about their marriages, he tells them he will find out. It seems to Discharry that it would be a good thing for Dupré to have all the powers desirable for such a state of affairs. Dicharry asks that faculty for Dupré.

VI-3-d - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {3}


1882 Jan. 12
Lambing, Father A(ndrew) A.: Pittsburgh, P(ennsylvania)
 to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Lambing asks Hudson to send him some Lourdes water. His transfer to a new parish has been held up and Lambing expects to remain at St. Mary's for another season. Bishop (John Tuigg) is returning from Rome. The trouble between Tuigg and Father (J.) Hickey (Braddock's Field) has been compromised to Tuigg's disadvantage. Father (Michael Joseph) Mitchell died (January 11), he was sixty-two and had been a priest thirty-eight years. He received the copy of Professor (Joseph A.) Lyons' book "Library of Catholic Poets".

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {5}


1882 Jan. 12
Mannix, Mary E.: Cin(cinnati, Ohio)
 to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Mannix received Hudson's letter containing the proof of "Cure of Ars". She inquiries about the cost of Publishing a volume of verses by the Notre Dame Press, and thanks Hudson for the copy of "Household library of Catholic Poets". Mannix thinks it odd when she sees Nugent Robinson's articles in the Ave Maria. She comments on a number of the articles that appeared in the Ave Maria. She believes John Acton gives promise of being a good Lyric poet.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {3}


1882 Jan. 13
Althoff, Father J.: Fort Wrangel, Alaska Terr(itory)
 to J(ames) (Alphonsus) McMaster: New York, (New York)

Althoff has received McMaster's letter of Nov. 30 and thanks him for allowing his subscription to begin on the first of the year. The monthly mail steamer brought the first copies of the valuable Freeman's Journal. The purpose of his letter is to secure a few words of explanation about an article in the Journal of Dec. 3, (1881), which greatly mystifies him. This article in Question is headed, correspondence from Alaska, the diocese of Bishop (John Baptist) Brondel, (of Vancouver Island, Canada), and the title is, "The pews Answered Back." Althoff is mystified by this heading and article and believes that the alleged Alasken correspondent to whom the pews are supposed to have replied, is in reality, someone impersonating a priest. Priests are scarce in Alaska Terr(itory) due to the poverty of the diocese of Vancouver Island, in fact there has only been one priest in the entire vast region for the last 3 years since the mission at Fort Wrangel was built and placed under the care of St. Rose of Lima, and that priest is Although himself. He did not send in the article concerning the pews and he has given absolutely no thought to the matter of holding a fair in his mission, and for these reasons he is most anxious to know who McMaster's correspondent was. He wonders who can possess such a premature mind as to advocate the holding of fairs and bazaars in an exclusively Indiana territory such as Alaska. For such an occasion the ladies would even have to be imported since there is not a single Catholic lady in all of Fort Wrangel. He will have to finish his work before he could ever entertain such ideas and there is more work than one priest can handle. The Alaska Indian must be educated and civilized to make him a Christian and to make him appreciate his immortal soul before he can be taught to appreciate a bazaar and to understand his questionable duty of attending one. He wishes that some of the wealth which is so lavishly spent in some large Catholic centers in order to build big fine churches would be devoted to enable the Bishops to send more laborers into the vineyard for the purpose of building spiritual temples, since priests among the indians are entirely dependent on the House for the necessities of life. This wealth could be used to develop the power of the church in resisting the well salaried sectarian proselytizers. It is said that there should be but one priest in Alaska and that that one should be impeded in his work and travels by the lack of means at his disposal. Sectarian ministers erect big churches all over the land, and live with their wives, families, doctors, and teachers in comfort unknown to Alaska, while they devote special care to the business of poisoning the minds of the Indians against the popish priest. These men persuade the parents of the children whom Althoff baptizes, to place these children under their care in a home especially built for the purpose, and are enabled to continue this practice by the liberality of their people, especially in New York. His whole object in writing this letter was to find out about the puzzling article in the Journal, and the possibilities of what could be done by the Catholics in America if they imitated the protestants, was just mentioned in passing. A good board of home missions could organize things well. He does not wish to see this letter in print and also wishes the communication concerning the article to remain silent.

I-2-d - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {2}


1882 Jan. 13
D(orsey), A(nna) H(anson): (Washington, District of Columbia)
 to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Dorsey sends another chapter. She asks for a list of Catholic publishers in the West. Dorsey wants to send the Notre Dame library a government copy of the trail of (Charles J. Guiteau) as a reference for law students and as a curio of the nineteenth century. The trial is a disgrace and the law daily insulted. If the jury hangs Guiteau, it will be from a sense of justice, rather than from any enlightenment of counsel or court. There should be no doubt as to the punishment due the murderer of President (James A.) Garfield. Nellie (Ella Lorraine Dorsey) goes about armed with a pistol which she keeps under her bed at night.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {4}


1882 Jan. 13
Dwenger, Bishop Joseph: Fort Wayne, Indiana
 to James F. Edwards: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Until they move the books into the new library, he will not be able to say what numbers of Brownson's Review he has besides his own copy. He will tell Father (Henry) Brammer to send Edwards a lithograph of him. Dwenger does not have a larger photograph at present.

XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {3}


1882 Jan. 13
Dwenger, Bishop Joseph: Fort Wayne, (Indiana)
 to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

A Provincial Council of the Ecclesiastical Province of Cincinnati has been canonically convoked for March 5, 1882. The people are urged to pray for the guidance and assistance of the Holy Spirit. (John) Cardinal Simeoni acknowledges the receipt of 7,959 franc, Peter's Pence, from the Diocese of Fort Wayne. The Holy Father, Pope Leo XIII directs Simeoni to express his pleasure at seeing the liberality of the faithful increase and gives his Apostolic Benediction to all the contributors of St. Peter's Pence.

X-2-i - Printed Circular - 1p. - 12mo. - {3}


1882 Jan. 13
Lafitte, Jo(h)n B(aptist?): New Orleans, (Louisiana)
 to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

In reply to Leray's note of the 11th, Lafitte will be glad to meet Leray as requested, and he will render any assistance in his power.

VI-3-d - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 13
Tyler, A. W.: Indianapolis, Indiana
 to J(ames) F. Edwards: Notre Dame, Indiana

He regrets that the (Indianapolis Public Library) does not possess a single volume of Brownson's Review.

XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 14
Dicharry, Father P(ierre) F(elix): Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
 to Bishop (Francis Xavier Leray): New Orleans, Louisiana)

Dicharry sends Father (Julien L. Galop) Gallop's request. If in Dicharry's judgment, Gallop was worthy of it, Dicharry would give it to him. But things being as they are, Dicharry would not dare to help him remain where he is. Dicharry fears all but knows nothing for certain.

- A.L.S. - (French) -


 Enclosure: 

1882 Jan. 12
Galop, Father J(ulien) L.: Plaucheville, (Louisiana)
 to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Father Dicharry sent the ordinary faculties for the priests of Natchitoches. When Leray sent Galop to Avoyelles, he had placed a restriction as to certain impediments to marriages. Does this restrictions still exist?

- A.L.S. - (French) -


VI-3-d - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}


(18)82 Jan. 14
Kreusch, Father P(eter): Wheeling, West V(irgini)a
 to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray: New Orleans, L(ouisian)a

Kreusch sends a price list of altar wine made under his supervision. He will be thankful to receive an order.

VI-3-d - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 14
Laidley, C.S.C: Northampton, Massachusetts
 to J(ames) F. Edwards: Notre Dame, Indiana

They have none of Brownson's Review in the (Northampton Public) Library.

XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 14
McCallen, Father J(ames) S. S.: Philadelphia, Penn(sylvania)
 to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

McCallen wishes to advertise the Sanctuary Boys Illustrated Manual in the Ave Maria and inquires about the cost of advertising. The Manual is McCallen's private property.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 14
Mallen, Father J(ohn) J.: Brooklyn, (New York)
 to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): Notre Dame, Indiana

Mallen will not be able to make use of the invitation he received to the Notre Dame commencement. Father P(atrick) F. O'Hare is well.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 1pp. - 32mo. - {2}


1882 Jan. 15
Lucretia, Sister Mary: Notre Dame, Indiana
 to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.: Notre Dame, Indiana

St. Lucretia returns (Anna Hanson) Dorsey's letter to Hudson together with something of their Flemish sisters.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 16mo. - {2}


1882 Jan. 15
Norris, J. W. S.: (Bay City, Michigan)
 to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.: Notre Dame, Indiana

Norris thanks Hudson for the gift as well as the Pamphlet, with the accompanying pictures and the Scholastic. It is a wonder Hudson doesn't shake up Maurice (Francis Egan) for his admirers listen in vain for his lyrics. Egan and Eleanor Donnelly sent Norris New Year's greetings.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {3}


1882 Jan. 15
Tauzin, Laure: Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
 to Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

Owing to the faint prospects of raffling Leray's piano, Tauzin informs him of a proposition made by a woman who would give $125 cash and the remainder in a few months. The raffle could not succeed; business is not propitious.

VI-3-d - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 16

Librarian, Boston Public Library Boston, Massachusetts
 to J(ames) F. Edwards: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

They can be of no assistance to Edwards in respect to Brownson's Review.

XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 16
Menill, C.W., Librarian: Cincinnati, Ohio
 to J(ames) F. Edwards: Notre Dame, Indiana

The Brownson (Review) would be of more value to Edwards than to them, but Menill has no authority to dispose of any volume not a duplicate.

XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 16
Rhodius, Marie: Indianapolis, Indiana
 to J(ames) F. Edwards: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Edwards would oblige Mrs. Rhodius by having George kept as strict as possible. She is satisfied that George has a desire to study now.

XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 16
R(yder), E(liot): Dorchester, (Massachusetts)
 to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: Notre Dame, Indiana

Ryder has been ill and is suffering a severe case of Bright's disease.

X-2-i - A. Postcard S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 16
White, O.S.B., Father Xavier: Collegeville, Minn(esota)
 to James A(lphonsus) McMaster: (New York, New York)

White sends McMaster a copy of a letter sent to him by his Abbot, Father Alexius Edelbrock, (O.S.B.) (enclosure not present). McMaster may have permission to print this letter under Edelbrock's signature. The mission about which Edelbrock writes is the one which was given over to the Protestants by a compromise of the (Indian) Bureau about which white has previously written McMaster. If this letter is publicized, those in the East will learn that the Benedictine order does not recognize the compromise nor the authority of the Bureau to make such a compromise. This mission will soon be as fine a Catholic Indian Mission as any in the U.S., and the Freeman's Journal has already greatly aided in its growth. One article which the Journal Published brought in a donation of $300. to aid the missionary at White Earth, (Minnesota), and White will show his gratitude by keeping them informed of conditions in the mission. He is also sending an acknowledgement to the N(orth) W(estern) Chronicle so that western readers may see article. The (Benedictines) are determined to convert all of the Chippewas to Catholicity, and even though this is a great job, it will not take too long if the readers of the Journal and the Chronicle continue their aid. White asks McMaster to publish Abbot Edelbrock's letter on white Earth Mission and to give it whatever heading he wishes.

I-2-d - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {6}


1882 Jan. 16
Whitney, Ellen F.: Concord, Massachusetts
 to J(ames) F. Edwards: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

They (the Concord Public Library) have no duplicate numbers of Brownson's Quarterly Review.

XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 17
Brown, Mary C.: Loogootee, Ind(iana)
 to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Brown forwards a letter she received from Ella McIntire. She discusses the chances of converting McIntire to Catholicism.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {2}


1882 Jan. 17
Brownson, H(enry): New York, (New York)
 to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Bishop (Bernard) McQuaid of Rochester wishes a copy of Hudson's Index. McQuaid is at work on the Land League Question and he wishes to refer to some articles in (Brownson's) Review, but does not know where to find them.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}


1882 Jan. 17
(Hill), C.P., Father Edmund: Dunkirk, N(ew) Y(ork)
 to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Hill suggests that should Hudson publish his Station sonnets, he divide them so that a certain number appear each week of Lent. Is Father (Thomas) Jenkins still at Hardinburg? What is the price of Elliot Ryder's "Catholic Poets"? Father Guide sends his regards.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {3}


1882 Jan. 17
Howe, Francis: (Chesterton, Indiana)
 to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Howe sent an article she received yesterday, part of which she translated, and requests that Hudson, publish it. Part of her article she leaves to Father (Edward) Sorin, C.S.C. to translate because of the need of interpretation. She wonders if Bishop (Joseph Dwenger) would permit Sorin to found an order for their place. Apparently Dwenger's reply to Rome was that he could find no one to accept the conditions that were laid down for founding the order. Monsignor Foschi says they ought to arrange the matter with Dwenger. There is a dispute over the division of the property among Howe's grandfather's heirs. Mr. Wicker made bad work with his children's share, but this did not affect Howe's mother since the division between her and her sister was made while Wicker was alive. Howe's mother never lived with her relatives and board claims can not be made against the estate.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {5}


1882 Jan. 17
Murphy, Father E(dward) F.: Halifax, Nova Sctoia
 to J(ames) A(lphonsus) McMaster: New York, New York

Father Murphy, writing from St. Mary's Cathedral, sends $5. to pay his subscription fee to the Freeman's Journal. He believes he will owe for another year in the coming May but will be satisfied with McMaster's statement on the matter. The Journal is always a welcome visitor to his house. He thanks McMaster for inserting some of the H(alifa)x items he has sent and hopes that the year 1882 will be filled with success for the paper.

I-2-d - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 18
Johannes, C.S.C., Father P(eter): Cincinnati, (Ohio)
 to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Johannes thanks Hudson for the book by Father kneap which Hudson sent him.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 18
Lambing, Father A(ndrew) A.: Pittsburgh, P(ennsylvani)a
 to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.: Notre Dame, Indiana

Lambing sends Hudson a review of the book on Mixed Marriage which Hudson sent him. While the work is more learned than Lambing's he thinks his book on the subject is more practical. Benziger Brothers is publishing a work entitled "Zeal in the work of the Ministry" a good book for missionary priests written by Abbe Dulvis. Lambing wrote Benziger's suggesting they ought to reprint this work and enclose a section by a real missionary priest, say Father (Francis) Weninger.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}


1882 Jan. 18
Scully, Thomas:
 to James F. Edwards: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

They are not abounding in Brownson's works. He will endeavor to take good care of Edwards when he comes for the convention. Juan A. Pizzini (secretary of the Catholic Young Men's National Union) took a long time to get out the report of Chicago. He asks what Bishop (John J.) Keane (of Richmond, Virginia) meant in his address.

XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {4}


1882 Jan. 18
Thornbury, J.P.: Carbondale, P(ennsylvani)a
 to Ja(me)s A(lphonsus) McMaster: (New York, New York)

Thornbury sends the names of subscribers to the Freeman's Journal and also sends $100. Mr. Ja(me)s Doherty of Starucca (Pa.) claimed his bill was $1. too much per year but Thornbury pointed out to him that he could not take advantage of the $2. subscription fee since he had not remitted regularly for 8 years. Doherty's son, John, agreed with Thornbury on this matter. Several others made a similar claim. There are 60 heads of families in the parish who are willing and eager to support a resident priest but so far none can be obtained. Once a month on Thursday Mass is celebrated at Starucca, (Pa.) in a well built, paid for church. The people form a good and united congregation and an association of whom one third are Catholics has a good library in which books by Catholic authors predominate. Boyle O'Reilly has lectured for the society. Thornbury has quite a time convincing men who never read it that the Journal is not anti-Land League and anti-Irish. He lost some valuable time convincing two old subscribers of this but finally retained their subscriptions.

I-2-d - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 19
Lambing, Father Andrew A.: Pittsburgh, P(ennsylvani)a
 to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

There is no reliable word of Bishop (John Tuigg's) return although it was reported he would leave Rome on January 6th. The decree of the Council of Trent and the Ruler of the Index requires that a book treating de rebus pacis should have the approbation of the Ordinary of the place in which it is published. But if the author should live in a different place does it require the approbation of his Bishop?

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}


1882 Jan. 19
Olympiade, Sister: St. Mary's of the Woods, Indiana
 to James F. Edwards: Notre Dame, Indiana

The deaths of two of their dear sisters prevented her from writing. Still they have not been indifferent to the kindness experienced from their good friends and ask him what is the result of his experience in reconstructing water works.

XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {3}


1882 Jan. 19
Mackin, (President) W(illiam) P.:
St. Joseph College, (Bardstown, Kentucky)
 to J(ames) F. Edwards: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

He regrets that he cannot supply the desired copies.

XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}


1882 Jan. 19
Ryder, Eliot: Dorchester, Mass(achusetts)
 to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Ryder has recovered from his illness. The original figures for publishing the book were $1200 for four hundred pages. Since the book contains only 186 pages the cost of composition, paper and presswork was reduced more than one-half, allowing $100 for binding it could not cost more than $700. Hudson says, it will be a long time before Professor (Joseph) Lyons gets his money back. How come? The special edition alone would pay the cost of the 1,000 copies. According to the orders Lyons had received before Ryder left Notre Dame, this would net $300. Except for the review of the Chicago Times, Ryder has not known a single notice from a paper whose literary critiques command attention except for the Catholic Press. He is amazed at the Pilot's notice, and would appreciate Hudson's writing to (John Boyle) O'Reilly, asking an explanation. It is a wonder there are not more errors in "Parnassus", the proof reading was done by ignoramus. Hudson may remember that Ryder, with the assistance of Mr. Orrick, read the first pages. After the first fifty pages, every page has a blunder. Ryder feels he should not have left Notre Dame before the book was published and had he not been warned by Hudson that if he remained he would receive an intimation from the council that his presence was undesirable. Hudson may not have been satisfied with Ryder's proof-reading, yet he had nothing to do with the worse mistakes that occurred in the Ave Maria, in 1881. Thank Mr. Toomey for his promise of a bound Scholastic. Ryder discusses problems arising from the publication of his book. He is grieved that Lyons was angered with him. That happy go-easy manner which has made him so many friends, will prove his business ruin. Ryder has gathered material for a sketch of Father Nickolas Hawker, which he will prepare and send to Hudson. Enclosed is a listing of poets whose writings appear in the Ave Maria.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 13pp. - 12mo. - {6}


1882 Jan. 19
Stace, M(ary) A(nn): Fort Wayne, (Indiana)
 to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): Notre Dame, Indiana

Stace sends an article. She is writing a tale on the Reformation, a reply to arguments by Ingersoll's disciples and had intended to send Hudson a copy, but Arthur (Stace) says Hudson has a serial now, but if Hudson wants it he may have it. Stace would like to renew his connection with the Ave Maria for which he wrote when Father (Neal) Gillespie was editor.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 16mo. - {3}


1882 Jan. 20
Corby, C.S.C.,Father W(illiam): Watertown, Wisconsin
 to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Corby thanks Hudson for his letter. Father Kelly arrived last evening and then departed this morning. Kelly told Corby about P.P.'s resignation and the numerous changes; but Kelly takes little interest in anything except his new house. Father (John) O'Keefe sends his regards. Corby wishes he could see Colonel (Elmer) Otis. On a mission near Fond du Lac, the priest there told Corby of a strange case more wonderful than that of Louise Lateau in Europe. There is a young German woman fifteen miles from Fond du Lac who has the stigma every Thursday and Friday. Archbishop (John Martin) Henni visited her before he died and said he could not understand it. The priest that attends her had his faculties revoked by Henni. This is the only contradictory circumstance known but he is a holy man.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {6}


1882 Jan. 20
(Hill), C.P., Father Edmund: Dunkirk, N(ew) Y(ork)
 to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Hill can sympathise with Hudson over the trouble his editorials bring for he has written editorials for the Catholic World. He sends nine sonnets to appear in the Ave Maria during the first three weeks of Lent. His provincial has granted him permission to use his name. In noticing the sonnets Hudson is asked to mention Hill's surname and say that he was formerly Father Benjamin D. Hill of the Paulist Fathers. Mrs. Margaret Sullivan of Chicago will be pleased to know that became of Hill, because she wrote a kind review of his book for the Catholic World. The Provincial requests several copies of the sonnets when they appear. Hill will leave for Cincinnati on the 10th or 12th of February to give a retreat.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {3}


1882 Jan. 20
Maher, Father R( ): Luzerne, Iowa
 to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Enclosed is $2.50 for a periodical Hudson ordered for Maher. Tell Professor (Joseph) Lyons that Maher thanks him for the Scholastic Annual.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}


1882 Jan. 20
Seymour, Mary Alice: New York, (New York)
 to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Seymour sends a sketch. Friends have been profuse with promises of assistance but the only ones that have aided her are the Episcopalian minister, the Reverend Brown of St. Mary the Virgin's on 45th St. and his wife. (Maurice) Francis) Egan is constantly busy and can do nothing. Father (Harmon C.) Denny, S.J., is out whenever Seymour calls. Despite the fact that Seymour holds testimonials signed by (Franz) Liszt and Marchesi of the Vienna Conservatory, she can get no pupils. Even the Sacred Heart at Manhattanville employes a Protestant music teacher and half the singers in Catholic Churches are Protestants, while she a Catholic is left without employment. Egan and Mr. (L.L.) Galway of the Catholic World are the only once she knows but they are young and interested in their own affairs, thus do not seem disposed to help her.

X-2-i - A.D.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {7}


1882 Jan. 21
Gutton, Father J(oseph) P(hilibért): Fausse Rivière, (Louisiana)
 to Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

Gutton learned yesterday from Father (Marcelin) Broquère, pastor of Chenal, that Leray plans to come to this locality for Confirmation in March. Broquère suggests that this ceremony might coincide with the feast of St. Joseph, an unforgettable day for Gutton, being the anniversary of his ordination and that of his coming here as pastor. It will be 23 years for the ordination and 18 years here. Gutton asks for this day, a Sunday. This is the central point, the town, the court house, etc. The confirmants will be numerous. (P.S.) The roads are terrible, but will be somewhat dried by then. Leray's friend, (Mr.) Echelard often speaks of his wish to see Leray.

VI-3-d - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 8vo. - {3}


1882 Jan. 21
L'hérisson, Paul F.: Natchitoches, L(ouisian)a
 to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray: New Orleans, L(ouisian)a

L'hérisson wishes to but or transfer a piece of land back of the college for the piece of land south of the graveyard. L'hérisson has seen Father Dicharry and Adolphe Ducomeau; both referred him to Leray.

VI-3-d - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {2}


1882 Jan. 22
C(arrier), Father Jos(eph) C.: S(ain)t Laurent, Quebec
 to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.: Notre Dame, Indiana

Carrier hopes Hudson receives regularly their paper, the Spectator. He thanks Hudson for the notice of the Spectator in the Ave Maria.

X-2-i - A. Postcard S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 22
Dénoyel, Father C(harles): Arnaudville, (Louisiana)
 to Archbishop N(apoleon) J(oseph) Perché: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Around the end of last November, Dénoyel wrote to Perché to let him know the results of the little fair held on October 30 for the church and asked permission to use the money to work on the interior of the church. Having received no reply, Dénoyel considered the authorization as included in the permission previously obtained and continued the work. In 1881 he paid the $120 tax imposed on his church for the diocese, over and above the $344 to Dr. Millard. Millard absolved him from the $22 still due. Dénoyel believes it necessary for his health and for other reasons to make a trip to France. He would like to leave at the beginning of May. The Jesuits of Grand Coteau will serve Dénoyel's parish during his absence. Will it not be possible to have Confirmation at Arnaudville around the end of Lent or the first Sunday after Easter? Otherwise, he will have to leave First Communion and Confirmation to the care of his replacement. P.S. Cecile, still suffering, sends her respects.

VI-3-d - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 12mo. - {3}


1882 Jan. 22
Pizzini, Juan A.: Richmond, Virginia
 to J(ames) F. Edwards: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

He regrets that there should have been the slightest cause for feeling among the gentlemen of Notre Dame. There is no just reason why their ardor should be dampened towards the (Catholic Young Men's National) Union. As secretary of the Union, Pizzini is expected to publish only what occurs in convention. Other matters are to be published through the agency of the society which is the guest on the occasion; they are to hire a stenographer. It may be that the stenographer quitted his labors before Mr. Sugg responded and hence no report of his speech was made. The Union is not to be blamed. Pizzini had no control over the matter.

XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {2}


1882 Jan. 23
Dicharry, Father P(ierre) F(elix): Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
 to Bishop (Francis Xavier Leray: New Orleans, Louisiana)

Dicharry is sick. He has been requested on all sides to ask for milder regulations for Lent. Times are very hard and many want even for the necessaries of life. Eggs sell for 25 cents a dozen and will sell at more during Lent. Some have paid 50 cents. Even (Mr.) Lecomte asks for a milder Lent. Dicharry suggests abstinence for Ash Wednesday, Fridays, Wednesday of Ember week and Holy Wednesday. Father (A.) Andries is well; may God give him as much courage as he has youth, strength, and beauty. (P.S.) Regards to Father Enaut if still in town and to Chahta-Ima.

VI-3-d - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {3}


1882 Jan. 23
Tuohay, John W.: New York, (New York)
 to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Tuohay asks Hudson if he will accept his story for the Ave Maria and how much he will pay for it.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 24
Donnelly, Eleanor C.: Phila(delphia, Pennsylvania)
 to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Enclosed is a poem submitted by Donnelly for the Ave Maria.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 16mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 24
(Hill), C.P., Father Edmund: Dunkirk, N(ew) Y(ork)
 to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Hill sends the remaining sonnets. He calls Hudson's attention to the form he used in writing the sonnets.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 24
V(agnier, C.S.C.), Father T(homas): Leo, Indiana
 to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): Notre Dame, Indiana

If the article on P. Lacordaire is not long, Vagnier will attempt to do it. Vagnier had a letter from Wheeling, West Virginia, the writer says he had trouble and can not help as much as intended. Title of the church in Leo, called St. Leo's in the almanac; those who found it claim it ought to be St. Boniface; Bishop (Joseph Dwenger) told Vagnier it was St. Mary's.

X-2-i - A. Postcard S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {4}


1882 Jan. 25
B(rown), M(ary) C.: Loogootee, (Indiana)
 to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Brown thanks Hudson for his letter and the copies of the Ave Maria he sent her.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 25
H(ill), C.P., Father E(dmund): Dunkirk, N(ew) Y(ork)
 to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Hill found the parcel of books at the Post Office this afternoon when he mailed the manuscript to Hudson.

X-2-i - A. Postcard S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 25
Lambing, Father A(ndrew) A.: Pittsburgh, P(ennsylvani)a
 to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

It is true Bishop (Joseph) Dwenger should have seen the manuscript of the "Masses". Lambing would be unwilling to have the work published without his approbation.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {2}


1882 Jan. 25
R(yder), E(liot): Dorchester, Massachusetts
 to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): Notre Dame, Indiana)

Although sick in bed, Ryder manages to grind out an article for the Star. He writes this note at the end of a poem which he copied some weeks ago, for the Ave Maria. Ryder is afraid Hudson is too previous for sending him $5 on account for an article. He will be expeditious, but fears the article will take a month.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 25
Spillard, C.S.C., Father D(aniel) J.:
St. Edward's Academy, Austin, Texas
 to James F. Edwards: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

He has six numbers of Brownson's Review, the last of which contains the article "Vocations to the Priesthood" which was the main cause of the temporary suspension of the Review. Although he feels an attachment to the books, he will send them if needed. He sees from the Scholastic that Father J. J. Shea (Father F. O'Shea, C.S.C.?) is at St. Joseph's Farm. Father (D.) Marine (C.S.C.) went to the poor little church (Sacred Heart at New Orleans) in the South. Spillard asks for newsy letter.

XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {5}


1882 Jan. 26
Calvo, Dr. Leon: Paris, (France)
 to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché: New Orleans, Louisiana)

Calvo is certain that (Perché) has not forgotten that God chose Calvo to draw (Perché) from the tomb. Calvo is very happy that he returned (Perché) to his flock. Calvo thinks that (Perché) can obtain for him the Order of St. Sylvester. Calvo recalls this promise; he is certain that (Perché) does not doubt that it has been done long ago and knowing the oversight he will quickly repair it.

VI-3-d - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 16mo. - {1}


1882 Jan.26
Leneuf, Father H(ippolyte): Bordeaux, (France)
 to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché: New Orleans, Louisiana)

Leneuf meant to send New Year's greetings but after concluding Advent at Ste. Croix, Leneuf was ill almost to this day. (Perché)'s bankers have notified their clients that Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray refuses(?) to send the funds necessary for January 1 and has declared bankruptcy of the diocese to be imminent. In America one can scarcely have a true idea of the unfortunate effect produced by such a happening. All would be scandalized, in France, at the words "bankrupt Bishop". It would reduce infirm and retired priests to beggary. Leray can guess that letters Leneuf receives from relatives and friends of Burgundians who have accepted the charge of New Orleans from Leneuf. They talk of nothing less than an appeal to the French government; Perché would have to pay 25 to 30,000 francs and the government would appeal(?) to Rome. Rome demands payment of the coupons, protesting any liquidation. Last June Leneuf sent Perché a receipt from (A.) Mairet verifying that Leneuf had placed 1342 fr(anc)s, 95 (centimes?) to the credit of the diocese; this sum came from offerings for the victims of the yellow fever. Leneuf would like to know if Perché has drawn(?) on this sum. Leneuf still considers himself as attached to Perché's diocese. Mairet wanted Leneuf to share in his loan; Leneuf refused. The affair in question when Perché left France seems to be put off indefinitely. Leneuf is engaged in preaching. Leneuf is too American to live in an atmosphere poisoned by the daily persecution of their republican tyrants. If Perché can find work for Leneuf in Louisiana by next October or November, Leneuf would willingly come. If Father (Joseph) Subileau has not taken an engagement for Advent and Lent of 1883, Leneuf would offer his services. Father Galibut, pastor of Ste. Croix, went to his reward while Leneuf was preaching for Advent in his parish; the poor were all at his funeral. Leneuf spent several weeks with the Chatelaines during the summer in Normandy. Paris, Rome, and Bordeaux were represented there by the Marquis Baviera and his wife; Mr. Videau, and Bishop Druon. Perché knows of (Jules) De Boursetty's feats. The Roman newspaper is founded all to the great satisfaction of the Pope.

VI-3-d - A.L.S. - (French) - 6pp. - 8vo. - {5}


(18)82 Jan. 26
Simon, Father P(aul) E(mile): Moreauville, (Louisiana)
 to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray: N(ew) O(rleans, Louisiana)

Simon could not write sooner because of his moving in accordance with the instructions Leray gave Father (Olivier) Bré. Since then, some good collections have come to the bayou, permitting Simon to take on many workers so that he hopes to say Mass in the new church next Easter. Here everyone is happy and lively which confirms what he wrote recently. Next week he will put the roof on the church.

VI-3-d - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 12mo. - {3}


1882 Jan. 27
 to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

An announcement concerning select readings to be held at the Catholic Union Parlors.

X-2-i - Printed Circular - 1p. - 16mo. - {2}


1882 Jan. 27
D(icharry), Father P(ierre) F(elix: Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
 to Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

D(icharry) is sick. Leray is to name Father (Joseph) Poullain parish priest at Natchitoches. Father (V.F.J.) Pellouin will never be any good unless left alone. (P.S.) What is Chahta-Ima doing?

VI-3-d - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {3}


1882 Jan.27
Kelly, William D.: Boston, Mass(achusetts)
 to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: Notre Dame, Indiana

Kelly submits some verses for Hudson's consideration.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 16mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 27
McHugh, John A.: Binghamton, N(ew) Y(ork)
 to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.: Notre Dame, Indiana

McHugh encloses some lines to Father Ryan and a sonnet entitled "What is Love?"

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 27
Murphy, Alfred J.: Detroit, (Michigan)
 to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Father (Ernest) Van Dyke's health is improving slowly. Murphy learned today that he passed the examination and he awaits Hudson's answer to his letter before departing for Notre Dame. He inquires if arrangements have been made with the President of the College, Father (Thomas E. Walsh, C.S.C.).

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {3}


1882 Jan. 27
Tighe, D(ennis) A.: Hyde Park
 to James F. Edwards: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

He is sorry that he is unable to send what Edwards asks for.

XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 28
Dorsey, A(nna) H(anson): (Washington, District of Columbia)
 to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Father (James) Doonan, S.J., visited Dorsey yesterday, he said he was pleased to hear that Hudson was coming to Washington. Doonan is Vice-President of Georgetown College and now is acting President during the absence of Father (Patrick F.) Healy, who is suffering ill health. If Hudson cannot stay with the Dorseys he can live at Georgetown. Dorsey thought that (William) Sadlier (Company) is defrauding her. Her contract was in New York and she neither has seen it for two years, nor could she get a satisfactory explanation from Sadliers why ten cents on each copy sold should fall so short of the sum she calculated they owed her. After placing the matter in a lawyer's hands, he found that Dorsey misread the contract and that she was to receive but four and half cents on the retail price. Sadlier is going through bankrupt cy, and once completed they will buy out Dorsey's interest in "Tangled Paths". Abbe (Adrian) Rouquette was a correspondent of hers for a time. Dorsey met him at the first General Council for the United States held at Baltimore when he was secretary to the Archbishop (Anthon y Blanc) of New Orleans. Rouquette was the guest of Father (Louis) Deluol, Provincial of the Society of Saint Sulpice in the United States. Dorsey sends Hudson a so called facsimile of the wedding ring of Our Blessed Lady. She has finished reading the Post-Biblical History of the Jews and found in disappointing. Dorsey has an article in manuscript form by a Father Lynch, S. j., entitled "The Bride of the Canticles", which portrays the Jewish people as the desolate bride. She requests Hudson send her granddaughter, Lee Mohun, who is at the Convent of St. Mary's of the Spring, Ohio, the copies of the Ave Maria containing Dorsey's story.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 8pp. - 12mo. - {8}


1882 Jan. 28
Grant, Marian: Belleville, (Illinois)
 to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: Notre Dame, Indiana

Grant thanks Hudson for the book he sent her. She requests Hudson say Masses for her father and sister.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 16mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 28
Hardenbergh, W. Ad.: Saint Paul, (Minnesota)
 to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Hardenburgh thanks Hudson for sending him the Scholastic Almanac. He is now the credit manager at the store; his father is in bad health and is anxious for him to take over the business. The business also has its unpleasant side, for Hardenburgh had to spend a week at Duluth where the failure of the Portage & Superior Railroad swamped contractors to whom they had sold heavily.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 28
Robinson, C.S.C., Father M(ichael):
St. Edward's Academy, Travis County, Texas
 to James F. Edwards: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

It is pretty certain that Father (Joseph C.) Carrier (C.S.C.) did leave some numbers of Brownson's Review there, but it seems that all were given away by Robinson's predecessors. Father (F.) O'Shea of St. Joseph's Farm may know something about them.

XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {3}


(18)82 Jan. 29
Schenectady, (New York)
 to James A(lphonsus) McMaster: (New York, New York)

The writer has received McMaster's acknowledgement for the club of subscribers for the year 1882. He is grateful for McMaster's praise of his efforts to secure subscribers for the Freeman's Journal and in sorry he could not secure more for such a truly Catholic Newspaper. The paper should be in every Catholic family. The new subscriber, Mr. Cunningham is no relation to the Cunningham, the dry goods merchant who lived there formerly. The Cunninghams McMaster refers to are bankers and brokers in Wall Street, McMaster has promised the writer some aid at any time he can help him so the writer asks McMaster to use his influence with Mr. Jamison, Superintendent of the Railway Mail Service to secure him a temporary appointment as a weigher of the mail which passes through the station. This mail is to be weighed for 60 days beginning in February and the one local agent already appointed cannot do it all alone and must have an assistant. The writer has been a baggage man at the station for 7 years and if he were able to secure this appointment it would not interfere with his other work in any way.

I-2-d - L(incomplete) - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 29
Clark, Cha(rle)s: Bayou, Sara, (Louisiana)
 to Bishop (Francis Xavier Leray: New Orleans, Louisiana)

The Catholic gentlemen of this place are about the organize a branch of the Catholic Knights of America. Clark encloses a copy of the constitution (no enclosure). He asks (Leray)'s approbation and episcopal benediction.

VI-3-d - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 16mo. - {2}


1882 Jan. 29
Lavaquery, Father (Eugene) J(oseph) Our Lady of the Rosary: (Lockport), L(ouisian)a
 to Archbishop Napoleon Joseph Perché: New Orleans, Louisiana

Pierre Joseph Mattern married 18 months ago, Uranie Trophine(?) Dufresne before Judge E.P. Bernard of Raceland, 8th ward of Lafourche. Lockport, up to Harang Canal makes up the 9th; Harang Canal to the sea, the 10th. The ease of communication brings these persons to Our Lady of the Rosary Church and Father Pierre Marie F.)Letilly has given verbal authorization for Lavaquery to minister to them. But their position between Lake Salvador and Bayou des Allemands, in the island, makes Lavaquery doubt that they belong. Has he incurred a suspension? A third of Lavaquery's parish if flooded, it is where he was to build a presbytery. There are 250 families, 2500 persons on the water. Lavaquery went to say Mass for them Monday after a trip of 14 miles on foot. Today he saw them for a second time and almost all of them urged him to begin the work at once. Lawrens Cherami urges him not to wait too long. Lavaquery's servant wishes to marry. Would there be any objection if Lavaquery kept him after his marriage? Lavaquery could take him as an oarsman for Chesnière and G(ran)de Isle while (his wife) stayed at the presbytery.

VI-3-d - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {6}


1882 Jan. 29
Sherman, Ellen Ewing: Washington, D(istrict of) C(olumbia)
 to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Sherman sends an account of the conversion of the daughter of Ethan Allen in the hand writing of Mrs. Smalley. She requests the return of the manuscript after it has been published.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {3}


1882 Jan. 30
Carlisle, Cha(rle)s: Detroit, Mich(igan)
 to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: Notre Dame, Indiana

Carlisle expects to go to Ohio on the 8th of February and it would be convenient for him to visit Notre Dame on the 9th.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 16mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 30
Egan, (Maurice Francis): New York, (New York)
 to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

(John) Acton has arranged for lessons here. He is a sensible fellow, but a conscientious and reliable proof-reader. Eliot Ryder has just been in.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {3}


1882 Jan. 30
Jenkins, Father T(homas): Hardinsburg, K(entuck)y
 to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Now that N(ugent) Robinson's story is reaching a conclusion in the columns of the Ave Maria, Jenkins proposes a change in the title of his story, which will soon appear in the Ave Maria. He wishes to change it from "Child of Mary" to "Mariamne". Jenkins was pleased with the reappraisal of Hudson's "Henry W. Longfellow" in the Scholastic Annual, especially since Jenkins lit on Hudson's master and critic's article on Longfellow which appeared in Brownson's Quarterly.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}


1882 Jan. 30
Lavebut, L. M.:
St. Mary's Cathedral, Covington, Kentucky
 to (James F. Edwards): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

He is sorry that they have no duplicates of the Brownson series.

XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 30
Seymour, Mary Alice: New York, (New York)
 to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Seymour visited (Maurice Francis) Egan and his wife in Brooklyn to seek his aid in finding employment. Her only means of support at present is writing criticisms for the Home Journal at a nominal salary. Hudson misunderstands Seymour, she did not intend to enter the convent, but she loves the studious life she enjoyed there. Seymour gives a synopsis of her family pedigree. She married the Reverend Ward Seymour, an Episcopalian minister, when she was but 15, but when he became insane she returned to her father in 1862, when she was 22 years of age. Seymour taught at various finishing schools and colleges during the Civil War and after until 1872. After her husband's death in 1872, she went to Europe to study for the operatic stage. While in Europe she got a position as mistress of English to the family of Carl Salvatos. Seymour returned to the United States to see her grandmother, who was supposed to be dying, and she stayed because her grandmother promised to leave everything to her if she remained in the United States. Her sisters-in-law will not receive her because she is a Catholic. Since the members of American convents are an ignorant group of women, Seymour does not care to enter an American convent, unless she can be a Superior. Seymour has met a man in New York, eight years her junior, who is editor of a magazine, a Catholic, and a scholarly gentleman. She fell in love with him and he gave her reason to believe that he loved her, but he soon lost interest and he is now engaged to marry another woman.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 22pp. - 12mo. - {4}


1882 Jan. 31
Donnelly, Eleanor C.: Phila(delphia, Pennsylvania)
 to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Donnelly returns the corrected proof which Hudson sent her.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 16mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 31
(Hill), C.P., Father Edmund: Dunkirk, N(ew) Y(ork)
 to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.: Notre Dame, Indiana

Hill will be happy to get the proofs and return them as soon as possible.

X-2-i - A. Postcard S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}


1882 Jan. 31

Immaculate Conception, (M.S.C.) Sister Mary of the New Orleans, (Louisiana)
 to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché: New Orleans, Louisiana)

Sister asks permission to have Forty Hours in their chapel from (February) 17 to 19 in place of Quinquagesima Sunday. Many families come to get their children to spend the days before Ash Wednesday so it would be preferable to choose a date when all the children are there. February 19 is the anniversary of the approbation of their constitutions. One of their Sisters (Marianites of Holy Cross) will probably come to see Perché soon; her name is Sister Marie de St. Vitale, (M.S.C.), an Irish Sister from New York who made her profession here. She asks to be sent to New York to their St. Vincent de Paul Asylum. there. The Superior asks that she come back here. She has been tried in several missions and as the Directress cannot make her obey, she has been kept here at the Provincial House since the retreat. Her mind is deranged; the doctor has told them that she does not have the strength to do hard work but is not sick enough to stay in bed. She sweeps the dormitory all day and supervises the orphans from 5:30 to 6:15 P.M. She will see the doctor tomorrow and then in a few days see Perché. Telling Perché these details will make it easier for him to help her.

VI-3-d - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 8vo. - {3}


1882 Jan. 31
Ireland, Bishop John: St. Paul, (Minnesota)
 to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

Ireland introduces S. L. Larpenteur who goes to spend a few months in New Orleans for his health. Larpenteur is one of the earliest setlers in the Northwest and is an honorable and esteemed citizen.

VI-3-d - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {2}


1882 Jan. 31
Sadlier, (Anna): Montreal, (Quebec)
 to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Sadlier sends a translation from the German that might be used by the Ave Maria.

X-2-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 16mo. - {1}