1892 Feb.
Cantwell, Father J(ohn):
Nottingham, England
to (Henry F.) Brownson:
(Detroit, Michigan)
Cantwell's health and constitution are much worse and his head is getting still more deranged. He fears the doctors may consign him to a lunatic asylum, the surgeon saying his head has been so afflicted for ten years. It is the result of his having been done out of a lot of property left him. The debt he ones Brownson causes him anxiety and sorrow and he appeals to Brownson's kindness. He will pay the balance due on Brownson's Works but asks if he may return the Life of Columbus, which is unopened and unread.
III-3-d - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 Feb.1
Clarke, Richard H(enry):
New York, New York
In the Clarke papers: A form prepared by a Committee of which Clarke was a member, for the purpose of protesting the calling of a meeting of the Democratic State convention for February 22 on four weeks notice while the National Convention does not meet until June 21.
I-2-o - Printed form with blank for signature - 1p. - 4to. - {10}
1892 Feb. 1
Frieden, S.J., Father J(ohn) P.:
St. Louis, M(Iss)o(uri)
to (Henry F.) Brownson:
(Detroit, Michigan)
Frieden has examined the index of the first 25 volumes of the "Stimmen aus Maria-Laach" and gives a list of the articles that refer to Charlemagne. In case Brownson wishes to consult any of these, he will be glad to accomodate him.
III-3-d - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1892 Feb. 2
Gregori, Fannie:
(Florence, Italy)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
Her father is busy with the painting of the Nativity. They were shocked to hear of the death of Paul Wood. Her father does not think he would be of any great assistance to (Saverio) Carnevali. Gregori thinks Edwards does well in not giving any more orders of portraits. Others may not always take things in the same spirit in which they do. Their life is very much the same as at Notre Dame.
XI-1-j - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 Feb. 2
Good Shepherd Sisters of the:
Cincinnati, Ohio
to the Other Sisters of the community:
This letter announces the loss by death of their Provincial Mother, Joseph de St. David on Jan. 29, 1892. They ask prayers for her especially in Mass. The sickness resulting from an attack of typhoid pneumonia attacked the sister Dec. 10, and despite their prayers she gradually seemed to recover and they celebrated her silver jubilee as provincial Jan. 9. She was constantly interested in her family. She was born in La Suze, France, May 19, 1825, was educated by the Sisters of Providence. Received the habit July, 1, 1842. Founded the first mission in Canada. Served in the yellow fever epidemic in Louisville, Kentucky and then joined the community there. From Louisville she went to Cincinnati to found an asylum. In this she met with success in the house near that city. Her funeral was conducted by the Archbishop.
II-5-f - Printed Circular - 8pp. - 8vo. - {2}
1892 Feb.3
Seton, Monsignor Robert:
Jersey City Heights, (New Jersey)
Printed program for the fair for Saint Joseph's Church opening February 3. Coming events during February are listed with the names of those in charge. Father (John M.) McHale and Father (Patrick W.) Smith, assistant priests.
II-1-c - Printed program - 4pp. - 8vo. - {3}
(18)92 Feb.4
Austin, R.S.M., Sister Mary:
New York, (New York)
to Monsignor (Robert Seton:
Jersey City Heights, New Jersey)
She regrets to learn of (Seton)s illness. They will expect him after Easter as he promised.
II-1-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 Feb. 4
Brownson, H(enry) F.:
Detroit, Mich(igan)
to (James F. Edwards):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Brownson does not think (C. H.) French has given up the notion of buying the negatives. In his letter of January 22nd he said he would try to get them. He could not have considered the price too high, for he must have expected to pay more than that for them.
XI-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 Feb. 4
Denison, Sister M. Ignatius Ursulines,:
Columbia, S(outh) C(arolina)
to J(ames F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
They ask Edwards to procure for them some Purgatorian beads blessed by the Crozier Fathers of Belgium.
XI-1-j - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 Feb.4
Donahoe, Patrick:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
to Edwin Arling:
(New York, New York?)
Arling's article will be published in the April number of Donahoe's Magazine. Can Arling suggest how the article can get circulation? Donahoe has worked hard to introduce their magazine in New York, but all efforts have failed; he has put hundreds of dollars in this direction. He will send proofs for correction.
I-1-k - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1892 Feb.4
Dutton, (Ira B.) Joseph:
Molokai, (Hawaiian Islands)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Dutton did not get a relic of the Cure d'Ars. He is glad Hudson is such a good acquaintance of the Harpers.E(lizabeth) Harper does all the writing to Dutton but Mary (Harper) joins in much of the matter. He will thank Hudson for anything he can do for Father (James) Biessel. Father Wendelin (Moellers, SS.CC.)was there yesterday. Father Leonor (Fouesnal, SS.CC.) was so pressed for time that he did not visit Notre Dame. Father Wendelin has no objection to sending Father (Joseph) Damien (deVeuster, SS.CC.)'s haversack to Hudson, but it must be put in a case for protection. As to the rosary there is no one that Dutton can now identify. An old friend, H. F. Smithof Louisville, has a son at Notre Dame.
X-3-n - A.L.S. - 7pp. - 12mo. - {8}
1892 Feb. 4
Guichainville, le Metayer de:
New York, N. Y.
to Henry F. Brownson:
Detroit, Michigan
Guichainville excuses his long neglect in writing because of the work of moving the Club's 18,000 volumes to their new building. Although tired, he writes Brownson because one of his friends has asked him about Brownson's competence. M. l'Abbe Peretti, Cure of Calir (Corse), Vice President of the IV Centenary of Christopher Columbus, author of an excellent history of the Navigator has asked Guichainville to find an editor who will print an English translation of his work. He has given to Peretti Brownson's address. He should receive a letter soon. Peretti has also given Guichainville another job and he needs some help. He has made progress regarding his autograph. He believed that it is the double letter mentioned by Tarducci. He does not think that it will remain in America any more than the 4,000 documents of Central America. They all seem to be destined for Europe. He expects soon to have important news for Brownson.
III-3-d - A.L.S. - 4pp. {1}
(18)92 Feb.4
Hutton, Laurence:
(New York, New York)
to Monsignor (Robert) Seton:
(Jersey City Heights, New Jersey)
He is preparing a volume of collected essays including the paper on "The Portraits of Mary, Queen of Scots" and he would like a description of the miniature in the possession of Seton's family.
II-1-c - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {1}
1892 Feb. 4
O'Brien, Father Frank A.:
Kalamazoo, Mich(igan)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He desires a few copies of the drama "Falsely Accused". He understands it is out of print.
XI-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1892 Feb.5
Clarke, Richard H.:
New York, (New York)
to (James F. Edwards):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Clarke asks for a copy of the pamphlet life of Sister Augusta and the sketch of Columbus. He asks for such Catholic American pamphlets as Notre Dame has printed. Clarke is writing four articles for the Catholic Quarterly at the request of Archbishop (Patrick John) Ryan. He has offered his complete Life of Columbus to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.).
XI-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {3}
1892 Feb.5
Clarke, Richard H.:
New York, (New York)
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Clarke offers to sell to the Ave Maria a life of Columbus he has written. He has vindicated Columbus from foul calumny.
X-3-n - A.L.S. - - 12mo. - {1}
1892 Feb. 5
Griffin, Martin I. J.:
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
A few weeks ago he asked Prof. Egan to get him someone to do copying of such documents as Edwards thought proper as Griffin did not wish Edwards to do the labor. The enclosed letter tells of an applicant. He has material that would take years to publish but is anxious to gather more. He presents his respects to Father (Peter) Cooney, (C.S.C.). There are not many like Cooney.
XI-1-j - L.S.(Typed) - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}
1892 Feb. 5
Morrison, W(illia)m J.:
New York, (New York)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He thanks Edwards for the sketches of Paul Wood. The League students expressed surprise when he told them the age of Paul. Paul was certainly a genius. Ferd Long was glad to hear that Edwards hadn't forgotten him. Morrison does not know whether he will ever get the opportunity of going to Paris or not.
XI-1-j - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 Feb.6
Eaton, Reverend Arthur W(entworth) H(amilton):
(New York, New York)
to Monsignor (Robert Seton:
Jersey City Heights, New Jersey)
What a charming dinner (Seton) gave him and what an interesting article of (Seton)'s in this week's Home Journal. He sent (Seton) a copy of his book two days ago; this is the only tangible recognition he can make of (Seton)'s generous treatment of him. His book has had magnificient notices; he is at work on another. He is so driven with work that he hardly stops to eat.
II-1-c - A.L.S. - 7pp. - 32mo. - {1}
1892 Feb.6
Clarke, Anna M.:
Arundel, (England)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Clarke sends a story for the Ave Maria. She thanks Hudson for his notice of St. Francis de Geronimo. Her brother, Father (Richard F.) Clarke, (S.J.), is there on a flying visit.
X-3-n - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 16mo. - {2}
1892 Feb.7
Hutton, Laurence:
(New York, New York)
to Monsignor (Robert) Seton:
(Jersey City Heights, New Jersey)
He thanks Seton for giving him the information he sought. He has availed himself of Seton's description of the miniature. It will add to the value of his chapter on the Portraits of Mary Queen of Scots.
II-1-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}
1892 Feb.8
De Concilio, Monsignor J(anuarius):
Jersey City, (New Jersey)
to (Austin E.) Ford:
(New York, New York)
He writes with a great feeling of indignation; the speech of the Archbishop of Aix was printed with the same blunders and mistakes that he corrected in the proof. Concerning his article on Father (Thomas J.) Bouquillon, if Ford has no better proof reader, he should send the manuscript back. He solicits an early reply.
I-1-k - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1892 Feb. 9
Dickerson, F. B.:
Detroit, (Michigan)
to H(enry) F. Brownson:
(Detroit, Michigan)
In reading Tarducci's "Life of Columbus" Dickerson finds a couple of serious mistakes in dates. All agree that Columbus was born in 1435 or 1436, and he himself tells us that he began his sailing career at 14, which would make it 1449 or 1450; whereas the book speaks of his sailing 100 leagues beyond the island of Tyle in 1447. He thinks the date should have been 1477.
III-3-d - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 Feb. 9
O'Neil, O.P., Father J. L.:
New York, (New York)
to H(enry) F. Brownson:
(Detroit, Michigan)
O'Neil orders a copy of Brownson's translation of Tarducci's "Life of Columbus", with bill, as he does not know the price. He wishes to make arrangements for some duplicates of plates used in these volumes, to illustrate a series of articles John A. Mooney is writing for The Rosary. He sends Brownson a set of the magazine and will send succeeding numbers as they appear. When he receives the Columbus volumes he will note more carefully the illustrations and select the most appropriate ones. If Brownson will agree to have duplicates made, he will pay all charges and given credit to his work in The Rosary.
III-3-d - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 Feb.10
Cunniam, Patrick:
New York, (New York)
to Jo(h)n Andrews:
(New York, New York?)
Andrew's name has been suggested to their committee as one in sympathy with and worthy of being placed upon the list of Honorary Vice-Presidents of the Jubilee Demonstration in honor of the 82nd birthday of Pope Leo XIII at Cooper Union, March 2nd. The purpose of the Catholic Workmen's Benevolent Union is to record the gratitude they feel in America for the wise counsel of the Holy Father on the reciprocal duties of employer and employed. Archbishop (Michael A.) Corrigan has given a special dispensation (the evening falling on Ash Wednesday) and his promise of attendance. If Andrews accepts, he should fill in the blank and return it to the treasurer or to the office of the New York Freeman's Journal. (This form letter is signed by A.G. Oakley and James Carey, as well as Cunniam, and is on the letterhead of the Union. Among the papers of Austin E. Ford).
I-1-k - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {8}
1892 Feb.10
Dorsey, A(nna) H(anson):
Washington, (District of Columbia)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Her life of inaction is Dorsey's greatest cross. She wanted to tell Hudson about several subjects touched on in the Ave Maria. For example, (Roger B.) Taney and the agreement made on his marriage to a Protestant nee Rey. The hero of the origin of the Star Spangled Banner, Dr. W(illiam) Beans, was a great uncle of Dorsey's. When Dorsey referred to Postmaster General (James) Campbell's being a Catholic Archbishop (Francis Patrick) Kenrick said that religion sits lightly upon his shoulders. In fact he was but a Catholic in name. Dorsey sends Hudson a statement from Murphy and Company. She is paying for the Tom Boy story out of these meagre returns. The bottom has dropped out of the Nicara guan Canal tub and their boys have come home. Dorsey (Mohun) has been appointed by the President, on (James Gillespie) Blaine's recommendation, commercial agent from the United States to Bomba in the Free States of the Congo, Africa at a salary of $5000 per annum. Louis (Mohun) goes with him as sub-agent. Dorsey is going to Europe for two or three months en route to Africa and he will take Laura (Mohun) with him. She will return via England where she will make a short visit to Mrs. ( ) Stannard. In Belgium Dorsey will be obliged to report to the king, who is head of the Free States of the Congo. Louis is engaged to a young lady descended from the Carrolls and the Telghmans(?) of Maryland. Dorsey asks Hudson to notice her grandson's appointment in the Ave Maria. His name is Richard Dorsey Mohun. Blaine sent Dorsey a message that his mother's love for Dorsey and Dorsey's for her was the motive which urged him to give her grandson the appointment.
X-3-n - A.L.S. - 8pp. - 12mo. - {11}
1892 Feb. 10
O'Brien, Father Frank A.:
Kalamazoo, Mich(igan)
to (James F.) Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
He inquires for copies of "Falsely Accused".
XI-1-j - Telegram - {1}
1892 Feb. 10
Rudd, C(olegate) M.:
Owensboro, Kentucky
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
She is concerned because Charley's name has not appeared on the roll of honor since Christmas. She asks Edwards to find out what the trouble is.
XI-1-j - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 Feb. 12
Connor, M. F.:
Balt(imore, Maryland)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He received Edwards' kind letter in reference to having Joe go to Lynn. He mentioned the matter to Father P.J. Donohur of the Cathedral, but fears that the proper course wasn't pursued as nothing came of it.
XI-1-j - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 Feb. 12
Morrison, W(illiam) J.:
(New York, New York)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
He knew Paul (Wood) better than any other person except Edwards. One thing that couldn't fail to strike him was Paul's marvellous memory. Paul was truly an artist; he seemed instinctively to grasp the most useful ideas. He recognized the value of rough blocking in. His hand was nearly as sure as Gregori's. He always delighted in a hitherto unexplored region. He could talk on any of the grat English classics. They couldn't help laughing at the things Paul said. Paul was a genius.
XI-1-j - A.L.S. - 11pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1892 Feb. 13
O'Brien, Father Frank A.:
Kalamazoo, (Michigan)
to (James F.) Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
He asks that Edwards send "Falsely Accused" today.
XI-1-j - Telegram - {1}
1892 Feb. 13
O'Donnell, John P.:
Saginaw, M(ichigan)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
He thanks Edwards for the kind remembrance and hopes he is enjoying good health. He has the good position of Invoice and shipping clerk.
XI-1-j - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 Feb. 13
Onahan, W(illiam) J(ames):
Chicago, (Illinois)
to M(ichael) W. O'Brien:
Detroit, (Michigan)
Onahan returned from a visit to Pittsburgh, Washington, and Baltimore. He saw Cardinal James Gibbons who is pleased with the condition and prospect of the Congress. The question of "The Independence of the Holy See" will be treated by some one the Cardinal shall select. Bishop John J. Keane shall take Education, as head of Catholic University. Onahan was at the University and Georgetown. A letter from the Pope, approving the Congress, is expected soon.
IX-1-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {3}
1892 Feb. 15
O'Neil, O.P., Father J.L.:
New York, (New York)
to (Henry F. Brownson):
(Detroit, Michigan)
O'Neil encloses a check for the "Life of Columbus" and has concluded to make other arrangements in regard to illustrations. He was especially interested in Father Deza's portrait, but does not consider (Luigi) Gregori as authentic.
III-3-d - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 Feb. 16
O'Brien, Father Frank A.:
Kalamazoo, Mich(igan)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
The young men's sodality had "Falsely Accused" partially prepared when the books were destroyed by accident. This explains the hurry he was in.
XI-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1892 Feb. 17
Knott, Henry A.:
Chicago, (Illinois)
to William J. Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
The Executive Committee of arrangements for the Entertainment of Congressional Visitors has appointed Onahan a member of fifty, taken from the General Committee, to receive visitors at the Grand Pacific Hotel on Saturday, the 20th. Judge Julius Grinnell will be chairman.
IX-1-c - T.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
(1892) Feb. 17
Shea, Isabel:
Elizabeth, N(ew) J(ersey)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She writes to ask the prayers of all Notre Dame for her father (John Gilmary Shea) who is very ill. He received the last Sacraments and is passing quickly. (P.S.) Edwards will have the papers her father has from Notre Dame as soon as they look over his things; she asks for a list of them.
XI-1-j - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {2}
(18)92 Feb.18
Heery, John:
Cascade, Iowa
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Heery sends a check for $500 to be distributed among missionary priests for masses for the soul of his brother, Bernard Joseph Heery. He would like Bishop (John) Shanley to have the greater portion of it.
X-3-n - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1892 Feb. 18
Onahan, W(illiam) J(ames):
(Chicago, Illinois)
to M(ichael) W. O'Brien:
Detroit, Mich(igan)
The questions "Independence of the Holy See" and "Catholic Education" are on the programme. No change was made or suggested by Archbishops at St. Louis or by anybody else since. (Written on Telegram blank.)
IX-1-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 Feb. 18
Van der Eerden, S.J., A(loysius) G.:
St. Johns, Mich(igan)
to (Henry F.) Brownson:
(Detroit, Michigan)
Van der Berden read in the Detroit Evening News that (Edmund F.) Dunne had written a letter to Rome about the action of the archbishops and some of the laymen in regard to the coming Catholic Congress. It might prove beneficial to Catholic interests in this country if Rome knew the inner history of the first Catholic Congress in regard to the temporal power and the education of Catholic children, and of course Brownson knows this inner history better than anyone else and is better qualified to enlighten Rome on this point. His name would carry weight with the Roman cardinals. Brownson will not take this suggestion ill and it is left entirely to his own sound judgment to decide what he thinks best in the matter.
III-3-d - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}
1892 Feb. 19
Barrows, Dr. John Henry:
Chicago, (Illinois)
to W(illiam) J. Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
The first report of Barrows as chairman of the Committee on Religious Congresses will soon be ready. He asks Onahan to suggest names of eminent Catholics who should be on the General Advisory Council. He is grateful for Onahan's counsel on his meeting him in Mr. Bonney's office. Cardinal (James) Gibbons has been very cordial, and his letter has been a great help. The Parliament of Religions which is to be held from Aug. 25 to Sept. 3 will precede the Catholic Congress and other Church Congresses. Onahan's example is stirring up the Protestants to make demonstrations. Archbishop Feehan is too busy to meet the General committee; Barrows suggests that the Archbishop ask Onahan to take his place. It is desired to secure the cooperation of a large number of Catholic Clergy.
IX-1-c - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {2}
1892 Feb. 19
Grinnell, Julius S.:
Chicago, (Illinois)
to W(illiam) J. Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
Onahan is a member of a Committee appointed to assist and entertain a visiting Congressional Party in Chicago which shall inspect the Fair Grounds and the work of the World's Fair Committee.
IX-1-c - T.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1892 Feb. 21
Onahan, William J(ames):
Chicago, (Illinois)
to John Hyde:
Detroit, (Michigan)
Onahan thanks Hyde for the agreeable news of his sister's health. Judge (Edward J.) Dunne'splotting is aimed at Archbishop (John) Ireland. Onahan will not side with Dunne. The questions of the "Independence of the Holy See" and "Catholic Education" were not struck from the programme of the Congress. Neither Archbishop, nor anyone else suggested it. Dunne acts as if he had a "patent right" on both these questions. Onahan firmly believes in the loyalty of Catholic laity, and fully trusts them, which he has declared publicly many times. Onahan was not present when he was voted a salary in recompense for his position as Secretary, or he would have declined it. Dunne and Keiley must have been informed of Onahan's intention. Onahan would have put out the facts as news, only that some "busy boobies" assailed his "salary grab," and Onahan disdained from giving them the satisfaction of thinking their chatter had moved him. The only ones who have a right to question it are members of the Committee and subscribers to the fund for expenses. (Incomplete)
IX- 1-c - A.L.Unsigned - 2pp. - 8vo. - {3}
1892 Feb. 21
Van der Eerden, S.J., Father A(loysius) G.:
St. Louis, (Missouri)
to (Henry F.) Brownson:
(Detroit, Michigan)
Yesterday Van der Eerden learned the history of that now famous letter of (Edmund F.) Dunne,and under no consideration would be advise Brownson now to write to Rome. Dunne's letter was never intended for publication, much less to be sent to Rome. He travelled with a 32nd degree Mason, and though he denied his views on Masonry, his subsequent confession made it plain that he is a true disciple of Masonic morality.
III-3-d - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {2}
1892 Feb.22
Memorial card for the death of John Gilmary Shea.
II-2-o - Printed Card - 2pp. - 32mo. - {1}
1892 Feb. 22
Kjelgaard, J. N.:
Brooklyn, (New York)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
He is sorry that he has been unable to do anything as yet. If Edwards will buy his ticket, they will see that the money is refunded. Mr. Culliny and he has already arranged it.
XI-1-j - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 Feb. 22
Tenny, Jessaline, R. B.:
Elizabeth, N(ew) J(ersey)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
(John Gilmary) Shea died this morning by his family. It was a peaceful death. Nothing could afford the family greater consolation than Edwards' presence at the last rites.
XI-1-j - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {2}
(18)92 Feb.23
O'Beirne, Ja(me)s R.:
N(ew) Y(ork, New York)
to Austin (E.) Ford:
N(ew) Y(ork, New York)
He thanks Ford for his kind and flattering notice of O'Beirne in the New York Freeman's Journal. He is under obligation to Ford and to Patrick Ford which he hopes to reciprocate someday. He has been thinking for some time that the friends of Patrick Egan under the leadership of Patrick Ford should make some move to stiffen the President (Benjamin Harrison) against attacks made on Egan. He wrote to the President generally that same day, incidentally referring to Egan. O'Beirne will be glad to be one of the party to take action. Egan is removed by distance and the British Government will not let up its unrelenting attacks.
I-1-k - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {5}
(1892) Feb. 23
(Onahan, William J.):
Washington, D.C.
to M(ichael) W. O'Brien:
Detroit, (Michigan)
O'Brien called his attention to the remarkable letter of Judge E(dmund) F. Dunne to Conde B. Pallen editor of "Church Progress" dated December 16, 1891 and which was made public in the daily press. The letter purports to give an account of the doings of the Catholic Congress committee, especially the St. Louis meeting which Dunne did not attend. Dunne gave it as he remembered it from Major (John D.) Keil(e)y; and constantly refers to "our" committee in the sense of "his" committee, which seems to include Keiley, ( ) Farrelly, ( ) Harson, and ( ) Fausler. Dunne does not seem to be sure about (Henry J.) Spaunhorst, but it is certain he does not include Onahan and O'Brien of Detroit, nor other members of the committee. Onahan proceeds to criticize Dunne's series of numbered statements: 1. The Baltimore Congress cannot properly be called "lay", and the committee named (at the American Catholic Congress) was not intended to be an organizing committee for the next congress. 2. The first meeting in Boston did not make the Archbishops "cooperate with us" as Dunne states; the committee invited the Archbishops to cooperate and participate in their meeting. The Archbishops agreed and were made part of the general committee; it was no longer a "lay" committee. Dunne was effectually "sat down on" at the meeting, for his arrogant manner. 3. The second meeting in St. Louis was a minority meeting, with no ecclesiastical representation. The Laymen waited on the Archbishops and were informed that the Archbishops had given the matter due consideration and had approved the (Columbian) Catholic Congress in Chicago in 1893. By accepting this action of the Archbishops, the committee in effect was reorganized under the chairmanship of Archbishop (Patrick A.) Feehan of Chicago. Had Keiley recognized "the eternal fitness of things" he would have yielded; instead he made a struggle and caused a scene. It was deplorable that for a time want of harmony appeared. The Archbishops were misunderstood and misjudged in the fever of the moment. He further ridicules Dunne's idea of the Congress. (There are four different beginnings of this letter, one typewritter; none are complete; the longest is on stationery with a Washington, D.C. letterhead, others have Chicago letterheads.)
IX-1-c - A.L. unsigned - 14pp. - 8vo. - {8}
1892 Feb. 23
Shea, Isabel:
Elizabeth, N(ew) J(ersey)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
Funeral Friday morning. Family anxious that Edwards should attend.
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1892 Feb. 23
Toohey, C.S.C., Father J(ohn) M.:
Academy, Ind(iana)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
He thought he had a good deal of the correspondence of Bishop (John H.) Luers (of Fort Wayne) but finds it is mostly printed circulars. He sends the few documents he found. He read with interest the account of Edwards' interview with Cardinal Manning.
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1892 Feb. 24
Barrows, John Henry:
(Chicago, Illinois)
to (William J.) Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
Onahan is asked to send a photo of Archbishop Feehan, Cardinal Gibbons, Archbishop Ryan, and himself, since Barrows is making a collection of prominent men in the religious congresses, probably to be used in the "Review of Reviews." Mr. Stead has promised to do his best to aid. Barrows hopes Onahan will attend the next meeting of the General Committee. He wishes that he had a Catholic Year Book, giving the addresses of Catholic Bishops. He thanks Onahan for his address.
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1892 Feb. 24
(Denison), Sister M. Ignatius:
Ursulines, Columbis, S(outh) C(arolina)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
They enclose a small offering and thank him for his prompt attention to their request for resaries. Their community does not increase; they are only 10 teachers. Vocations for the cloister seem rare.
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1892 Feb. 24
Hickey, Maria:
New York, N(ew) Y(ork)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
A friend gave Michael the enclosed lock of hair cut from Bishop Loughlin's head after he died. She sends it to Edwards.
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1892 Feb. 25
Canthoun, Henry S.:
Vincennes, Ind(iana)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
He troubles Edwards to obtain information of the following priests who in early times ministered to the Catholics in the northern part of the state: Michael Edgar Shaw, Feliz Ruff, Benjamin Petit, John Claude Francois. Petit accompanied the Indians when they were removed beyond the Mississippi.
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1892 Feb.25
Loughead, Flora Haines:
Santa Barbara, California
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Loughead knows (Charles Warren) Stoddard best by proxy. Miss ( ) Coolbrith, the Shinns and others who knew him best, are her dearest friends. Absolution will keep Loughead from becoming a good Catholic. She sends Hudson a story for the Ave Maria.
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1892 Feb. 26
Maher, Father W(illia)m:
Hartford, Conn(ecticut)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
He will be delighted to see Edwards again in Hartford.
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1892 Feb. 26
Morrison, W(illiam) J.:
New York, (New York)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
He did not succeed in finding the portraits Edwards name, excepting the one of Lafayette at the Town Hall. He would not like to attempt anything that was poor in color. He hopes Edwards' sketch will soon be in type. He thinks Paul(Wood's) life an interesting one.
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1892 Feb. 26
S(eton), Mgr. R(obert):
Jersey City, N(ew) J(ersey)
to (James F.) Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
He sends an old leaden medal which may be of interest to Memorial Hall.
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1892 Feb.27
McQuaid, Bishop B(ernard) J(oseph):
Rochester, N(ew) Y(ork)
to Archbishop (Michael Augustine Corrigan:
New York, New York)
McQuaid sees that (Corrigan) is home again. He probably knows what happened during his absence and about Judge Dunne's letter. The Archbishops will have to be on their guard if they do not want to be caught straddling the fence. Now they have given to the public the oath-bound secrets of the Buffalo meeting of the Consultores, etc. The story runs that the bishops presented the names of the terna and left the Consultores little choice. The story comes from Philadelphia that Father (James F.) Loughlin and another priest on a visit to Buffalo were told by some of the immovable rectors just what the terna was— (Bishop John Joseph) Kain, Fathers (John J.) Gleason and (James Edward) Quigley. On their return to Philadelphia, they divulged the news. It is generally conceded that the moving spirit behind this is in Baltimore. Before long, the whole country will be made up of (Cardinal James Gibbons)' creatures. McQuaid could not decline Dr. (Sebastian Gebhard) Messmer's invitation to preach at his consecration. McQuaid wrote to the Bishop that he would stay with (Corrigan) Saturday and go to Newark Sunday. He will not be able to assist at the opening of the Catholic Club.
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1892 Feb.27
Dorsey, A(nna) H(anson):
Washington, (District of Columbia)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Dosey sends a copy of the letter Columbus wrote to his banks in Genoa. Today her grandson Dorsey (Mohun) and his sister Laura (Mohun) left for New York where they will remain until Saturday when they set sail for Genoa. Louis (Mohun) will join Dorsey later. Dorsey thanks God that she is descended from a race of American heroes and statesmen. In letter XVI M. de Bacourt, minister from France during the administrations of Van Buren and Tyler, tells of his visit to Archbishop (Samuel) Eccleston. He said that the promoter of the first bishopric was Thomas Jefferson because of the tendency of American Catholics to follow the English church. A friend just from Paris had attended the requiem mass for the soul of Talleyrand. Dorsey will tell Hudson a scrap of history about Charles Carroll of Carrollton. He was an illegitimate son of Charles Carroll of the Manor. His mother was his father's housekeeper. He studied in Europe and refused to return home until his father married his mother. The next letter he received announced the marriage. Dorsey tells Hudson to burn all her letters before he dies.
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1892 Feb. 28
Wabraushek, J. W(illiam):
Oden, Mich(igan)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
He and his father have taken an interest in the Northern Michigan Lumber Co., dealers in hardwood and broom handles. Wabraushek has come up to look after their interest and keep the books. They expect to turn out 58,000 broom handles in 24 hours. They are preparing to build their own railroad to carry their product to Lake Michigan. They are eight miles from Petoskey, an attractive summer resort.
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(18)92 Feb.29
Loft, W(illia)m:
Curacao, Dutch West Indies
to Monsignor (Robert) Seton:
(Jersey City Heights, New Jersey)
He arrived at this port after a week's sail. (A description of the island of Curacao follows). Next day he took a steamboat to Maracaibo. (A detailed account of his stay there is given). He opened up his samples and did a good business. He returned to Curacao and tonight he sails for La Guayra; from there he crosses the Andes to Caracas. P.S. He thanks Seton for seeing him off.
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