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1895 Dec. 1
Satolli, Cardinal F(rancis): Washington, D(istrict of) C(olumbia)
 to Monsignor (Robert) Seton: (Jersey City, New Jersey)

Satolli received Seton's letter sent through Father Rooker. He is sorry to learn that Seton intended to leave the country at the time he mentions. Satolli had hoped to have Seton present in Baltimore on Decmeber 14 and 15 for the ceremonies.

II-1-d - Typed L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}


1895 Dec. 1
J(evons), T(homas) S(eton): New Brighton, (New York),
 to (Monsignor) Robert (Seton: Jersey City, New Jersey)

(Seton) sails next Saturday and they hope to see him there before his departure. J(evons) could perhaps get over to spend an evening and come back to his room in New York so as to get down easily to business next morning. J(evons) hears that some paper said that at the Colonial Dames (of America) meeting (Seton)'s gold buckles and adornments were objects of admiration. J(evons) sees that (Seton) did not repeat his St. George performance at St. Andrew's. Friday J(evons) attended Mrs. Church's dancing class. He and Rex (Reginald Jevons) were asked to join the Tuesday class but both refused. It is the most fashionable of all the classes. J(evons) began business late but that is the right thing to do. Uncle Will(iam) Seton looks very well; it was anxiety which dragged him down. Jack (John Foster Seton), J(evons) hears, has pronounced consumption. Today Rex goes to tea at Dr. John Jay's. Two men from Boston, Sleepers, and Lola Prime, daughter of Fred(erick?) Prime of Philadelphia, will be there.

II-1-d - A.L.S. - 6pp. - 16mo. - {9}


1895 Dec. 2
Library Bureau, Chicago, (Illinois)
 to J(ames) F. Edwards: Notre Dame, Ind(iana)

He has written to a number of sources to find the right man for cataloging the library. The only man he has now is in Delaware and will be at liberty January 1. It is estimated that a good man would cost $100 per month. He could handle three or four assistants who would receive possibly $50 per month. He will correspond with parties again if Edwards wishes.

XI-1-m - (Typed part missing) - 1p - 8vo - {1}


1895 Dec. 2
Barrie, G(eorge): Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
 to J(ames) F. Edwards: Notre Dame, (Indiana)

In response to Edwards' favor, the frame cost him $24. If Edwards send half that amount he will not charge for the prints.

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


1895 Dec. 2
Pell, Howland: (New York, Mew York)
 to (Monsignor Robert Seton: Jersey City, New Jersey)

The Fourth General Court of the Society of Colonial Wars will be held on the 220th Anniversary of the "Great Swamp Fight," December 19. The report of the Committee on Nominations is enclosed. After the collation a paper on the Capture of Louisburg will be read by Everett Pepperrell Wheeler.

- Printed Notice - 1p.


 Enclosure: 

1895 Nov. 26

Society of Colonial Wars New York, (New York)

Walter Chandler, chairman of the Committee on Nominations sends Howland Pell, the secretary, the list of nominations. (Names of the Committee are given and also the officers, Gentlemen of the Council and Standing Committees to be elected at the Fourth General Court on December 19, 1895. With this are the amendments to the Constitution and by-laws to be acted on at the Fourth General Court.)

- Printed reports - 5pp.


II-1-d - Printed Notice and Reports - 6pp. - 12mo. - {5}


1895 Dec. 2
Wehner, Herman: Detroit, Mich(igan)
 to J(ames) F. Edwards: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

He is sorry that the cast has been broken but it is not his fault. At some convenient time he will make a new mould and send for a white cast.

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


1895 Dec. 3
Hickey, M.: New York, (New York)
 to (James F. Edwards: Notre Dame, Indiana)

She hopes Edwards understood her last letter. All he has to do is to let them know when he is to use the tickets.

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


1895 Dec. 3
Pell, Howland: New York, New York
 to (Monsignor Robert Seton: Jersey City, New Jersey)

The Society of Colonial Wars has rented an office in No. 37 Liberty Street. After December 19 all communications must be sent to this address.

II-1-d - Printed Notice - 1p. - 8vo. - {2}


1895 Dec. 3

United States of America, Department of State Washington, (District of Columbia)

Passport issued to (Monsignor) Robert Seton. Richard Olney signs as Secretary of State.

II-1-d - Printed Document S. - 2pp. - folio - {2}


1895 Dec. 4
Ahern, Father John C.: Flandreau, So(uth) Dakota
 to Henry F. Brownson: (Detroit, Michigan)

As an admirer of (Orestes A. Brownson), Father Ahern asks where he may obtain a copy of Brownson's work "Faith and Science," which, from the short criticism he has read, entitles Brownson to the high distinction of being the literary heir and representative of his renowned and lamented father.

III-3-e - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}


(18)95 Dec. 4
S(toddard), C(harles) W(arren): Washington, D(istrict of) C(olumbia)
 to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

He is hoping Father Fidelis (Stone, C.P.) may come down to spend a day with him. How much money can Hudson send Stoddard before Christmas? He would like to go to New York and take his kid, Kenneth O'Connor, along. O'Connor's father deserted the family long ago. He goes daily to Georgetown where Stoddard got him a scholarship.

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


1895 Dec. 5
Bowen, Isaac: Cleveland, Ohio
 to Bishop I(gnatius) F. Horstmann: (Cleveland, Ohio)

The Central Labor Union of Cleveland has commenced agitating for the eight-hour work day. The agitation is to be national. They desire to enlist the aid of all who are in favor of the movement and ask Horstmann to preach at least one sermon on this question. Wage workers will never all be employed again under the present industrial system.

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


1895 Dec. 5
Fish, Grace: (South Bend, Indiana)
 to (James F. Edwards: Notre Dame, Indiana)

She is going to have an informal little supper on Saturday and would be pleased to have Edwards with them.

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


1895 Dec. 5
Kilroy, FatherE.B.: Stratford, Ontario, Canada
 to (James F.) Edwards: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

He is glad to hear from Mother Ascension (C.S.C.) and will remember her in his Mass on the Feart of the Immaculate Conception. Forty one years ago on that day he said his first Mass in the novitiate chapel assisted by Father Granger. His audience consisted of the newly organized members of the Perpetual Adoration Society. Should the speeches at the Golden Jubilee ever be published, he would like to revise his essay.

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


1895 Dec. 5
Rhodius, M(arie): Indianapolis, (Indiana)
 to (James F.) Edwards: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Mrs. Hug is a trifle better but is still in a very critical condition. George is home and is a very good boy.

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


1895 Dec. 5
Satolli, Archbishop F(rancis): Washington, D. C.
 to (James F.) Edwards: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

He asks that he convey to Mother Ascension, (C.S.C.) his heartiest congratulations on the occasion of her golden jubilee in religion.

XI-1-m - L.S. (Typed) - 1p. - 8vo. - {2}


1895 Dec. 5
Tiernan, F(rances) C(hristine Fisher): Salibury, (North Carolina)
 to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Tiernan could only give Hudson the manuscript if he were able to pay her $500 in advance. She is aware that Hudson always paid for stories in installment. If it is impossible for Hudson to pay the $500 now Tiernan will be satisfied with $300 now and $200 the first of January.

X-4-a - A.L.S. - 6pp. - 12mo. - {1}


1895 Dec. 6
Morrison, George Austin, Jr.: New York, (New York)
 to Monsignor (Robert) Seton: (Jersey City, New Jersey)

In the name of St. Andrew's Society of New York, established 1756, Morrison thanks Seton for the gift of photographs of the "Seton Relics and Miniatures".

II-1-d - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}


1895 Dec. 6
Rademacher, Bishop J(oseph): Fort Wayne, Ind(iana(
 to J(ames) F. Edwards: Notre Dame, Ind(iana)

He requests Edwards to presents to Mother Ascension his best wishes and congratulations on the occasion of her Golden Jubilee and his special blessing.

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


1895 Dec. 6
Hug, George A.: Indianapolis, (Indiana)
 to (James F. Edwards: Notre Dame, Indiana)

It is a source of great consolation to say that mother is considerable better. Father Chartrand gave her Holy Communion yesterday and father Bishop his blessing the day before. A letter from Father Corby with his blessing came today. He hopes his mother is spared to see Hugo again.

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


1895 Dec. 6
Guendling, Father J(ohn) H.: LaFayette, Ind(iana)
 to (James F.) Edwards: Notre Dame, (Indiana)

He is thankful for Edwards letting him know that Mother Ascension, (C.S.C.) feast occurs Sunday. It is gratifying to find that Mother Ascension to whom Notre Dame owes so much will receive some recognition. She has been much wounded in the house of her friends.

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


1895 Dec. 6
Audran, FatherE(rnest): Jeffersonville, (Indiana)
 to (James F. Edwards: Notre Dame, Indiana)

He wrote at once to Mother Ascension,(C.S.C) but it will be too late for the Jubilee day. He thanks Edwards for suggesting the matter to him. Surely this good servant of God deserves all honor and encouragements. A room will always be ready be for Edwards when he comes down.

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


1895 Dec. 7

North German Lloyd Steamship Company New York, (New York)

Cabin passenger list of the steamship "Kaiser Wilhelm II" sailing from New York for Genoa, December 7, 1895.Monsignor Robert Seton's name is in the list. (Various markings have been made next to some of the passengers' names).

II-1-d - Printed List - 7pp. - 16mo. - {1}


1895 Dec. 7
Sbarretti,FatherD(onatus) Apostolic Delegation,: Washington, D. C.
 to (James F.) Edwards: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

He writes to ask if there is any possibility of Edwards doings a charitable work for a priest who finds himself without occupation. It is Father M. J. Corbett formerly of the diocese of Lincoln. The story of his disagreement with his bishop is known to Edwards. What ought to be done with him is to give him a place as a professor.

XI-1-m - L.S.(Typed) - 1p. - 8vo. - {2}


1895 Dec. 7
Starbuck, C(harles) C.: Andover, Mass(achusetts)
 to (FatherDaniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Starbuck doesn't think Hudson gets hold of the way he views Borgia's action in granting the plenary indulgence to Savonorola and his two companions. He has said in the "Andover Review" that Girolamo is not a forerunner of the Reformation, but of the counter-reformation.

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


1895 Dec. 7
Seton, Mgr. Robert: Jersey City, N(ew) J(ersey)
 to (James F.) Edwards: Notre Dame, (Indiana)

Preparations for his departure have delayed his replying. He leaves today on the Kaiser Wilhelm for Mediterranean, debarking at Algiers and expects to be absent for a year.

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


1895 Dec. 8
(Schmidt), Oscar: Cambridge, (Massachusetts)
 to (James F. Edwards: Notre Dame, Indiana)

His last letter must have gone astray. If Edwards Knows what is good for him he will make his appearance at Rock Island during the Vacation. Mrs. Fish invited him to South Bend for New Year's but at that time there will be some "blow-outs" at home. Wednesday the Harvard Musical clubs leaves for Lowell where a concert is to be given. Oscar appears with the Glee club also as there is some songs in which he plays the piccolo. After each concert they get a reception and a dance.

XI-1-m - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {1}


1895 Dec. 9
Shea, Sophie (S.): Elizabeth, N(ew) J(ersey)
 to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Shea regrets that there should have been so much of the manuscript used in the Catholic Mission. She is endeavoring to sell the plates, copyright, etc. of (John Gilmary) Shea's "History of the Catholic Church in the United States". Her daughter (Isabel Shea) is too ill to attend to it. Shea fears it will pass into the hands of some Protestant publisher. One has already suggested suppressing the third and fourth volumes. This would suppress all the Catholic part.

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


1895 Dec. 9
Guichainville, Metayer de: New York, (New York)
 to Henry F. Brownson: Detroit, Michigan

Guichainville explains and apologizes for the return of a package which the library refused to pay a twenty-five cents charge on. He was unaware that the parcel was from Brownson. It goes to show in what financial condition the club is in. Incidents have occurred which make him feel that he is being forced out. The fact that a marble bust of Madame de Pompadour was placed face to face with that of Leo XIII exasperates him. After six years of service he finds himself unable to continue his work now that they have reduced his salary to $25 monthly. He gives other incidents which led to his resignation. The Archbishop (Michael A.) Corrigan spoke a few words of praise. Although he is no longer at the Club, he is still in New York. He is dealing with the British museum who is seeking our autograph.

III-3-e - A.L.S. - (French) - 6pp. - 8vo. - {2}


1895 Dec. 9
Amoretti, Jr. E(ugene): Pender, Neb(raska)
 to J(ames) F. Edwards: Notre Dame, Ind(iana)

He is here only for a few months with a bunch of steers giving them corn and getting them fat for market. His home is still in old Wyoming. He has often wished he could go to Notre Dame for a few days. He has never forgot Edwards' kindness to him.

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


1895 Dec. 9
Hug, George A.: (Indianapolis, Indiana)
 to James F. Edwards: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Mother's condition is more favorable today. Mrs. Rhodius gave him the $5 which Edwards sent for his mother. He thanks him.

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


1895 Dec. 9
S(toddard), C(harles) W(arren): Washington, D(istrict of) C(olumbia)
 to (FatherDaniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Stoddard prays Hudson to send the chair at the earliest convenience. He was so wretched in the Divinity Hall. How unhappy the kid (Kenneth O'Connor) was at his wretched home!

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


1895 Dec. 10
Ahern, FatherJohn C.: Flandreau, So(uth) Dekota
 to H(enry) F. Brownson: (Detroit, Michigan)

Father Ahern encloses $1 for a copy of "Faith and Science" and regrets that the publication of so great a boon to humanity as Brownson's Works should be so unremunerative.

III-3-e - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo - {1}


1895 Dec. 11
Marty, O.S.B., Bishop M(artin): St. Cloud, Minn(esota)
 to J(ames) F. Edwards: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Bishop (Rubert) Seidenbusch's relics have all gone to St. John's Abbey, his old home. Marty has requested its librarian Father Francis to fulfill Edwards' wishes.

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


1895 Dec. 13
Robinson, Nugent: New York, (New York)
 to Father(Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Robinson has a capital novelette for Hudson, which he purposes calling "Phil Fogarty of Castle Fogarty". If Hudson sends $300 by the first of this month he will have the story.

X-4-a - A.L.S. - 5pp. - 16mo. - {1}


1895 Dec. 15
Gregori, Fannic: Florence, (Italy)
 to (James F. Edwards: Notre Dame, Indiana)

Her father (Luigi Gregori) has not been able to do much at work yet; the change of season is always very trying on him. He hopes before long to send the pictures to Sister Aloysius. She inquires for Sister Cherubim. Lately, she had the pleasure of seeing Mrs. (Alexis) Coquillard and Mrs. Campeau, also Miss E. Schmidt, the German young young lady who used to be governess to Helen Studebaker.

XI-1-m - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {3}


1895 Dec. 15
Satolli, Cardinal (Francis): (Washington, D.C.)
 to (Monsignor Robert Seton: Jersey City, New Jersey)

An invitation to the Cathedral in Baltimore on December 15, when Satolli will receive the insignia of the Cardinalate. A card for the dinner at the Seminary of St. Sulpice is enclosed.

II-1-d - Printed Cards - 2pp. - 16mo. - {1}


1895 Dec. 16
Hinkson, Katharine: (London, England)'
 to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson,(C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Hinkson has two receipts to send Hudson. She thought the 3 pounds 13 shillings was a mistake for a story. Is Hudson only paying 12 shillings for the poems?

X-4-a - A.L.S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}


1895 Dec. 16
Laurence, (C.S.C.), Brother: N(otre) D(ame, Indiana)
 to James F. Edwards: (Notre Dame, Indiana

In reference to last evening's episode, he acknowledges himself at fault. He spoke without reflection and now asks pardon.

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


1895 Dec. 16
(Rhodius), George: Indianapolis, (Indiana)
 to (James F.) Edwards: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

He is about to close a deal with an investment of only $500 which will pay him $720 annually. A friend of his has cleared nearly $300, 000 out of the same within two years.

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


1895 Dec. 17
Maurelian, (F.S.C.), Brother: Chicago, Ill(inois)
 to J(ames) F. Edwards: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

He recently learned that money had been demanded of some Catholic institutions for publishing the historical data matter in "Catholic Educational Exhibit". Maurelian had no knowledge of such an attempt and would never consent to the introduction of advertising matter into the history; this would detract from its historical value. He has insisted that all money obtained in this way be refunded.

XI-1-m - L.S.(Typed) - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}


1895 Dec. 17
Mershman, O.S.B., FatherFrancis: Collegeville, Minn(esota)
 to (James F. Edwards: Notre Dame, Indiana)

Bishop (Martin) Marty referred Edwards' request for a mitre of Bishop (Rupert) Seidenbusch (O.S.B.) to Mershman. He sent the mitre and encloses a sketch of the bishop's life. Seidenbusch disposed of most of his things before his death. (P.S.) Seidenbusch was born in Munich, Bavaria, Oct. 13, 1830; studied at Freising; came to America in 1850 and entered the Order of St. Benedict; was ordained Jan. 22, 1853; prefect of studies in St. Vincent's College; prior in Newark; first abbot of St. John's; Vicar Apostolic of Northern Minnesota and Dakota, 1875; resigned 1888.

XI-1-m - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 8vo. - {2}


1895 Dec. 17
Burke, Bishop M(aurice) F.: St. Joseph, M(issouri)
 to J(ames) F. Edwards: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

He has been away from home so much that he had to neglect his correspondence. Yes, the mitre was used at his consecration, Oct. 28, 1895, and was given by the Sisters of Mercy of St. Xavier's Academy, Chicago. About that lecture to the students he supposes he must go down sometime this year.

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


1895 Dec. 17
Rhodius, M(arie): (Notre Dame, Indiana)
 to (James F.) Edwards: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

She begs him not to mention to George that Father Corby and Edwards sent the money for he would get angry, but she (Mrs. Hug) is in sore need of it.

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


1895 Dec. 17
Ridder, Henry: New York, (New York)
 to J(ames) F. Edwards: Notre Dame, Ind(iana)

He is pleased to know that the volume of the Catholic News was received in good condition. In compliance with the request he encloses a photograph of his brother.

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


1895 Dec. 19
Ball, Father J.: Ars-sur-Formans, France
 to Father(Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Ball just received the money order for 212 francs. The artist who was to paint a new portrait of the Cure of Ars has fallen ill. Ball's health has not been good.

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


1895 Dec. 19
(Wabraushek, J. Will(iam): Manistee, Mich(igan)
 to (James F. Edwards: Notre Dame, Indiana)

Father met with a very serious accident in the maill and he has been kept busy going over to Eastlake. Father had his right arm nearly cut off but the doctors think they can save it. The others are getting along nicely.

XI-1-m - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 8vo. - {1}


1895 Dec. 20
Anson, George M.: Merrill, Wis(consin)
 to (James F. Edwards: Notre Dame, Indiana)

He has to work night and day; the bookkeeper is away and will not return until after Jan. 1, so that Anson cannot get away. He presumes Oscar (Schmidt) is with Edwards ere this. He would like to see Oscar. He begs to differ with what Pete Carney told Edwards; he was a very sick boy.

XI-1-m - A.L.S. - 5pp. - 8vo. - {2}


1895 Dec. 20
Griffin, Martin I. J.: Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
 to J(ames) F. Edwards: Notre Dame, Ind(iana)

He wants some Catholic Directories if Edwards has duplicats to dispose of.

XI-1-m - PRINTED Postcard - {1}


1895 Dec. 20
Maurelian, (F.S.C.), Brother: Chicago, (Illinois)
 to J(ames) F. Edwards: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

He took publication out of the hands of S. B. Frank Publishing Company. He obliged them to make settlement on his own terms. He had to do this to protect his name and the letters of the bishops. He needs the World's Fair correspondence as a matter of reference.

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


1895 Dec. 20
Robinson, Nugent: New York, (New York)
 to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Robinson has the copyright in all his stories that were published by the "Catholic World". This he stipulated with Father (Issac T.) Hecker, (C.S.P.) and John McCarthy. He sends another installment of "Nuestra Senora". Robinson heard (Father Thomas E. Walsh, C.S.C.) read an address to Auguste Daly.

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


1895 Dec. 22
Tiernan, F(rances) C(hristine Fisher): Salisbury, N(orth) C(arolina)
 to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Tiernan sends receipts for the $500 received. She regrets that there should have been misunderstanding on both sides. The manuscript is finished and will be forwarded immediately after Christmas.

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


1895 Dec. 23
DuChailli, Paul (?):
 to (Joseph Jeffrey) Roche (?): (Boston, Massachusetts)

He was sorry not to see Roche before he left. He encloses letter addressed to him at the Marlborough.

XI-1-m - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. -


1895 Dec. 23
Foulks, Charles: Topeka, Kansas
 to (James F. Edwards: Notre Dame, Indiana

He is sorry he did not get to bid Edwards good-bye. He will send on of his photos as soon as he receives them. He is still undecided about returning but thinks he will. He is very eaisly led astray.

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


(18)95 Dec. 23
S(toddard), C(harles) W(arren): Washington, D(istrict of) C(olumbia)
 to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Stoddard is hoping to go to New York on Friday for a week. His kid (Kenneth O'Connor) is there now. He is glad the chair is on the way.

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


1895 Dec. 24
(Myers), Geo(rge): Dubuque, Iowa
 to (James F.Edwards: Notre Dame, Indiana)

Last summer when Edwards' letter written while he was abroad came, he was greatly pleased. He deeply appreciates the warm friendship Edwards has for him. He is ashamed that he has not written before this. When he received the medal Sunday, he felt more guilty than ever. He wants Edwards to visit him.

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


1895 Dec. 25
Coppens, S.J.,Father C(harles): Omaha, Neb(raska)
 to (Henry F. Brownson: Detroit, Michigan)

Father Coppens' Christmas gift to Brownson is a Mass to be offered on the morning of the Holy Innocents. He is pleased with Brownson's hearty approval of his Moral Philosophy and only now acknowledges the receipt of "Faith and Science," Which he just finished reading. Talis quum sis, utinam noster esses is what he felt as he admired Brownson's strength and lucidity of style. If he were to expose the peripatetic philosophy of St. Thomas and the Scholastics, Brownson would annihilate with it the sham structures of all that is called modern philosophy; but on the point of synthetic philosophy they will have to differ until faith becomes vision. However, they agree on nine-tenths of what Brownson so ably defends against infidel science. Father Coppens would like to see him write a general assault on the scaffolding of lies that is the main support of Protestantism; it would be but play for Brownson, and he would do it well.

III-3-e - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}


1895 Dec. 25
Seton, Monsignor (Robert): Jersey City, N(ew Jersey)

Christmas collection in St. Joseph's Church. (4 pages of names with addresses and amounts given.)

II-1-d - Printed leaflet - 4pp. - 8vo. - {1}


1895 Dec. 26
Thorne, W(illiam) H(enry): New York, (New York)
 to (Henry F.) Brownson: (Detroit, Michigan)

Thorne thanks Brownson for the editorial copy of his "Faith and Science," which he will review as soon as he can do justice to its soundness, ability, and profundity. He sends Brownson the last four issues of the Globe Review.

III-3-e - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}


1895 Dec. 27
Seton, Monsignor Robert: Tunis, (Algeria)
 to E(liz)abeth (Seton): Huntington, New York

Robert has written twice to Will(iam Seton) and once to T(homas) S(eton) J(evons). Liz deserves a letter for her kindness in coming to see Robert off. He paid $3 extra for his cabin above the $100 he had already paid. The hundreds of Italians they took as steerage passengers were an orderly and patient lot. Passing through the Azores was a break in the 9 days' monotony before they saw the coast of Africa. They stopped a few hours at Gibraltar; he went to the Cathedral with (R.W.W.) Cryan to whom W(illia)m in-introduced Robert on board to make a visit to the U.S. And say some prayers. They arrived at Algiers the next night, the 17th. Tunis is in some sense out of the way, although large, beautiful and full of animation. He has driven twice to Carthage. This morning he said Mass in the chapel of the Sisters of Sion and called on the Archbishop, with whom he had quite a long talk. This afternoon he drives out to visit the Bey's palace and the old Protestant cemetery to see the grave of Payne, author of "Home Sweet Home." Next Sunday he goes to Malta and from there to Alexandria. He is loath to believe the worst about John (Foster Seton) and prays he may not become a victim of that dread disease he was threatened with. W(illia)m wrote him that he was doomed. Liz is also to tell about wil and Helen and about herself. Sally (Sarah Redwood Parrish Seton) was such a good affectionate wife. Therese de Chambrun, now Countess de Brassac was at this hotel only recently, but Robert missed seeing her. Liz is to remember him to Nina and Temple.

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1895 Dec. 28
Houser, Father H(ermann) J.: Overbrook, P(ennsylvani)a
 to Henry F. Brownson: (Detroit, Michigan)

Father (Francis P.) Siegfried has made Brownson's book "Faith and Science" the leading topic in a paper for the Ecclesiastical Review. Though he praises the work, for he sincerely admires Brownson's and his Father's thought and labor, he differs in the estimate of the Scholastic philosophy and method; and before the article went to press he asked Father Heuser whether he would accept such expression with good will. Since he agreed, he now writes to Brownson to prevent misconstruction of the frankness with which Father Siegfried speaks, since he thinks it will not be looked on as unjust criticism or a belittling of Brownson's views. Brownson will be given space to make an answer if he wishes; and he is not to be angry.

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1895 Dec. 28
Lecky, Walter (Father Henry G. Ganss): Reswood, (New York)
 to H(enry F.) Brownson: (Detroit, Michigan)

Lecky has just read an extract from address of Brownson before a Detroit society in which he speaks of the Church's lossess. Since there has lately been so much exultation of the Church's gains, he is glad one man speaks the truth and sounds a warning note. It seems that often those in authority are ignorant of the losses, otherwise methods accountable for much of this would be changed. The Church is losing, but a pyrotechnic display of mouth verbiage is carried on to screen the truth.

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1895 Dec. 29
Jevons, Reginald: New York, (New York)
 to (Monsignor) Robert (Seton):

Yesterday Jevons found his map of the Lake District which enables him to give the locality where there may be resting the remains of a member of their noble line. Between Lake Windermere and Lake Coniston is a small lake called Esthwaite; and the north end of this water is Hawkshead, a tiny village in the graveyard of which is a slab stating that the remains of a Seton, a woman, are enterred beneath. Jevons knows nothing of the Wilsons (Seton) refers to but if Jevons sees Mr. Thebaud he will make enquiry or possibly Jevons's mother may give him some information. Jevons is pleased to hear that Seton had a good time at the S(ons) of the R(evolution) dinner; that he should be honored by the St. Andrew's Jevons is not surprised.

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1895 Dec. 30
Condon, C.S.C., Father P(atrick) W.: Neuilly, (France)
 to James F. Edwards: Notre Dame, Ind(iana)

He was delighted to hear from Edwards. He is told that Notre Dame is holding its own in the same grand style. It is away ahead of their House in France although they have more students, 699. He has not seen much of Paris yet. If Edwards would lend hem Estelle Dunbar's address he will look her up.

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1895 Dec. 30
Richemont, V(icom)te de: (Paris, France>
 to (Henry F.) Brownson: (Detroit, Michigan)

Richement thanks Brownson for the copy of "Faith and Science." The subject is a very great problem, one which cannot be settled by people busy with the Venezuela case or other such matters. The few must think for the many, as Brownson says, and the many may not find a more competent teacher.

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1895 Dec. 30
Tiernan, F(rances) C(hristine Fisher): Salisbury, N(orth) C(arolina)
 to Father> (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Tiernan sends the remainder of the manuscript today. Did she mention that she would add an appendix to the story?

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1895 Dec. 31
(Horstmann), Bishop Ignatius Frederick: Cleveland, O(hio)
 to (James F. Edwards: Notre Dame, Indiana)

He returns Edwards' greetings for a blessed New Year full of good works. He is saving up memorials for Edwards' visit here He will have several that will be valuable.

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1895 Dec. 31
Myers, Nathalie: Dubuque, I(owa)
 to (James F. Edwards: Notre Dame, Indiana)

They have been expecting to her from Edwards as Mr. Joe Rowan said he thought Edwards would visit them. George has told her all about Edwards.

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