1869 Nov. 1
Caperly, Bernard by Brady, T. A.:
Castle Garden, New York
to Ja(me)s A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
He places at McMaster's disposal a report of a visit to Ward's Island. He would be obliged if it were published in the Freeman's Journal. The bearer will hand McMaster a copy of Sunday's Herald.
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1869 Nov. 4
Buddeke, Iro:
Nashville, Tennessee
to James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
He has been visited by two old college Friends who requested him to write. The two, Halpin and Dixon, are with a Theatrical Troop. He tells of the good times they had.
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1869 Nov. 6
Connolly, Martin:
St. Francis Seminary,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
to James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
He thanks Edwards for his photograph. He learns from the Scholastic of the fine times at (Notre Dame). He understands that Edwards is celebrated in the art of singing. He asks if he still takes lessons on the piano. Those advantages are cut off in the seminary. He advises Edwards to complete his studies before he leaves the university; he will be more independent afterwards. He wants no formality between himself and Edwards.
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1869 Nov. 7
Wheaton, H.:
Lithgow,
to J(ames) A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Wheaton thanks McMaster for the great deal of nice reading he gives from time to time, apart from the products of his own pen, especially the sermon of Archbishop Manning on the Syllabus. Should McMaster print the Archbishop's sermon at Hartford on the Festival of the Maternity of Our Lady, as published in the Weekly-Register of the 23rd, Wheaton would like 20 extra copies, and also five or six copies of yesterday's issue.
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1869 Nov. 8
Sisters of Visitation:
New York, New York
to James Alphonsus McMaster:
New York, New York
They enclose a letter of introduction from Bishop (Richard Vicent) Whelan of Wheeling, W. V., who will be in New York in a few days, and will sail for Europe on the 13th. They are stopping with Mrs. M. Dowell of 136, E. 29th, and will be most happy to see McMaster there or if not convenient, they will call on him, if he will appoint an hour.
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1869 Oct. 27
Whelan, R(ichard) V(incent) (Bishop of Wheeling):
Wheeling, (West Virginia)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
He says that some little misunderstanding appears to have occurred between McMaster and the Sisters of Visitation. He expresses his deep interest in their present undertaking and calls upon McMaster for his earnest support, and requests that he say nothing of the past letter. He extends kindest regards to Mrs. McMaster.
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1869 Nov. 9
Certes, (Adolphe):
Paris, (France)
to Father (Peter Hennaert):
(Detroit, Michigan)
On May 8 of last year, Certes, treasurer of the Association of the Propagation, addressed a letter to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere, of which Hennaert will find a copy enclosed. The payment of 5,600 francs which remains to be paid for 1867 not being claimed, Certes thinks his letter must have gone astray. He does not wish to defer longer the settlement of that allocation and sends him a draft for 5,600 francs on Father Pare of Montreal. The enclosed receipt is to be signed and returned.
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1868 May 8
Certes, (Adolphe):
Paris, (France)
to Bishop Lefevere:
(Detroit, Michigan)
The allocation made for the diocese of Detroit was 7,000 francs. On January 8 he paid Father John de Neve of the American College of Louvain 1,400 francs leaving 5,600 francs. Lefevere can draw on him for that amount.
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1869 Nov 10
Sumner, S.J., Father John T.:
Georgetown College, D.C.
to Dennis and J Sadlier:
(New York, New York)
Sadlier's article on the "Dark Ages" in the "Tablet" carries out the same spirit that Sumner endeavored to amend in the 23rd edition of Kerney's First Class Book of History, about to be issued by Murphy. He wishes that Sadlier's editor would look into the book when it appears. Of course this book is just elementary, but the young should be started out with the truth. The Catholic children will be benefited by this. If his advice is followed he would like no mention of his name. P.S. Sadlier's bit of the teaching orders is not entirely complete and has some errors. (In the Orestes A. Brownson papers.)
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1869 Nov. 10
Wile, David:
Pittsburg, (Pennsylvania)
to James F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He is surprised at not hearing from Edwards. He encloses two photographs, one for Edwards and one for his sister.
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1869 Nov. 12
Funcken, C.R., Father E(ugene):
St. Agatha, Ontario
to Father (Peter Hennaert):
(Detroit, Michigan)
In compliance with a request of their Superior General he asks permission for Father Simon Wieczorek to come to Canada to be present at a Council concerning him to be held shortly after the day of the Immaculate Conception. As Funcken has been invited to preach a retreat at East Saginaw for the Germans, he asks jurisdiction for that occasion.
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1869 Nov. 12
Mc ( ), J. J.:
St. Viateur's College,
Bourbonnais Grove, Kankakee Co, Ill.
to James Alphonsus McMaster:
New York, New York
He sends in an account of the dedication of a new chapel attached to the College of St. Viateur. He describes the affair, and says that the solemn High Mass was celebrated by Very Rev. Thomas Roy, Director of the College, assisted by Revs. Rernard and Bent as Deacon and Sub-Deacon. Music was by the students, with Brother Martel at the organ. The sermon was delivered in French and English. After the ceremony, dinner was served, followed by a tour of inspection of the building. Every one was pleased with the progress of the college, which, only three years old, yet boasts sixty boarding students. He sends this article to McMaster for his approval and to print in the Journal as an example of the growth of Catholicity on the Grand Prairies of Illinois.
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1869 Nov. 12
Rosecrans, Bishop S(ylvester) H(orton):
Columbus, Ohio
to Monsignor Robert Seton:
Madison, N(ew) J(ersey)
He thanks Seton for the two volumes concerning Seton's saintly grandmother, as well as for the photograph which he did not need to recall Seton. Enclosed is what an acquaintance used to call a "reciprocation."
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1869 Nov. 13
Reed, W(illiam) H.:
Toledo, Ohio
to James F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He acknowledges Edwards' letter. He attended a Hop at the Oliver house where he had a fine time. He was unable to have his picture taken as yet.
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1869 Nov. 14
Hennaert, Father P(eter):
Detroit, Michigan
to Father (Jerome Kajsievicz):
(Rome, Italy)
Hennaert received the letter postmarked October 28; their views in the affair agree perfectly. Hennaert never had any thought of applying the restriction of his letter of June 28 concerning the Paris, (Michigan) Community or the rights of superiors over their subjects, as he expressly stated in his July 16 letter to Father E(ugene) Fun(c)ken, (C.R.). Father Simon Wieczorec came on June 28, stating that Father John Wollowski was henceforth exclusively in charge of the whole mission and that Wieczorec no longer had anything to say. During Wieczorec's long absence the Poles had written that there was fear that they would lose Wieczorec. Hennaert did not think it an opportune time to make a change but upon Wieczorec's statement Hennaert gave him the letter dated the same day. Hennaert is confident that Wieczorec will submit to his superiors but he would rather leave the mission without a priest than to encourage a rebellious religious. Insubordination is already too common in this country. Hennaert believes secularization would be a misfortune for him in America. As long as Hennaert is Administrator he wishes to do all in his power to render agreeable the relations between their Congregation and the diocese. (Apparently a first draft.)
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(1869) Nov. 14
Perigo, Frank:
Toledo, Ohio
to James F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He has very little time for writing as he is still working for the Road and for a Mr. Brinkenhoff evenings. He tells of the sociables they are having.
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1869 Nov. 16
(Brownson, Orestes A.):
Eliz(abeth), (New Jersey)
to (Henry F. Brownson):
(Chicago, Illinois)
A sore wrist prevented (Brownson) from writing sooner to his son. He hopes that Fifine, (Henry) and the baby are getting on well but since he has not heard from Fifine in same time he is afraid that his letter to her, when (Henry) was in Virginia, was not taken in good part. Chicago is a better place than Detroit to practise law but is by no means a better place to live, especially for a Catholic. Society, especially the Catholic society, is far less refined but if Fifine can bear it (Henry) should be able. Chicago copies New York and rivals it in vice and immorality. (Brownson) was last in Chicago in 1863 and remembers meeting a brother of Bishop (William H.) Elder. He had already known the Bishop's father and one brother in Baltimore, another brother in New Orleans, a fourth in Bayou (Tech?) and a fifth brother in St. Louis. They were all good friends of (Brownson) and he asks (Henry) to remember him to them. (Brownson) asks to be remembered to James Y. Scammon, a Swedenborgian and formerly a lawyer, as well as to his brother Dr. Scammon. In case Mr. Arnold, Congressman from (Henry's) district is at home and (Henry) meets him, he is to pay the compliments of his father who knew Arnold in 1862, 1863, 1864 in Washington. Henry is also to become acquainted with Fathers Rolles, Mullin, Butler, and Thierry of Ottawa, who was a real friend to (Brownson) when his friends were few. There are many more of the clergy he knows and esteems but he cannot recall their names or places of residence. Of Catholics, (Brownson) can hardly name any. If Healy, the artist, is in Chicago (Henry) should see him. A Miss Starr from Boston, is worth knowing. Mrs. Braxton entertained (Brownson) and Norris on one of his visits to Chicago, and he is very anxious to find out if this old woman is still alive. At the time (Brownson) visited Chicago she owned Briggs House and was a great friend of Bishop (Anthony) O'Regan. If alive she can give (Henry) a history of every body in Chicago. A cousin of (Brownson), Lucius B. Delano, lives in Ottawa and while once a rich man is now a well-to-do mechanic. His daughter Cornelia visited the Brownsons once in Elizabeth. Ibray and Caulfield are the only two Catholic lawyers that (Brownson) knows in Chicago and both are successful. If (Henry) expects to go into the law business in Chicago he must make as many acquaintances as possible and not mind if some of them are in humble life. Also get acquainted with the Catholic laity through the clergy and not be too stiff with them. Henry should also get acquainted with the Germans, who form an important element in Chicago and may be worth something to him since he has lived in Germany and knows German. Father Thomas (C.) Foley of Baltimore is, Brownson understands, to be consecrated Bishop in partibus and to be the administrator of the Chicago diocese. Brownson knows him pretty well, but is no favorite of his. He is rather an able man, good-looking and very amiable. Henry will find him very Baltimorist and intensely Southern. (Foley) was higly esteemed by the late Archbishop (Francis P.) Kenrick, and is esteemed perhaps still more highly by Archbishop (Martin John) Spalding. Very Rev. Dr. (Francis J.) Pabisch is most likely to be Bishop of Detroit. He is a German, and a man of ability and rare learning. He belongs at present to Cincinnati, and is no doubt recommended by Archbishop (John B.) Purcell. Henry presumably knows the Jesuits in Chicago. If Father (Michael J. Corbett) is there, Henry is to remember Brownson to him. Father (Arnold Damen) Dahmen and (C. T.) Smarius were once friends of Brownson, but he supposes they have excommunicated him. Father (Isaac T.) Hecker has gone to the Council as procurator for Bishop (Sylvester H.) Rosecrans, and Father (Augustine T.) Hewit edits the Catholic World during his absence. Mrs. James Sadlier is likely to continue in the firm. Denis talks very amiably, and is, dating from last July, paying Brownson fifteen dollars a week instead of only $10, Brownson means (Sadlier) shall pay him twenty dollars next January. Brownson's book is passing through the press. The title is "Conversations on Liberalism and the Church". The Sadliers publish it. It will be out he hopes in season for the holidays. He inquires whether Henry can get it announced in the Western Catholic. If Henry does not get the Tablet, Brownson will send it to him. Mrs. Denis Sadlier and her daughter remember Henry's and Hill's visit. Denis has a very fine place in Wilton (?) just beyond Harlem. Pere Hyacinth, or rather Charles Loyson, has made a fool of himself and there is little hope of his return to his obedience. He says he is a Catholic, but holds that he and Protestants all belong to the same brotherhood of faith. Brownson is afraid there is a woman in the affair. At any rate, Brownson regards him as lost. Father Hecker, his former friend, has him frightened and has become conservative, almost, if not quite, a papist. Brownson desires to know what he can do to get Henry retired. Brownson cannot go to Washington gefore his book is through the press, but asks if he should write. Orestes (Brownson Jr.) has become a dramatic author. Brownson is afraid his mind is disordered. He asks Henry to be as easy with him as he can. Sarah (Brownson)'s health and temper are much improved. Henry's mother is as well as usual and sends her love to him, Fifine and the baby whom Brownson shall call Vandyke. His own health is pretty good, only he is weak in the ankles and knees.
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1869 Nov. 16
Sadlier, D(ennis):
New York, (New York)
to (Orestes A. Brownson):
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Sadlier's house in Harlem is now vacant so if Brownson can get rid of his house, he could have it ready by the first of the month. He would like to hear from him by return mail.
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1869 Nov. 18
Mongan, Father E.J.:
Propaganda, (Rome, Italy)
to Bishop (Francis P. McFarland of:
Hartford, Connecticut)
He received the note last evening and would have answered before but he did not see the man deliver the note. The list has been prepared for some time. They agreed on the need of reading matter but delayed in the hope of seeing him again. They want him to be comfortable while in Rome and are sorry they are so useless. Today he heard that F. Curry had arrived and since F. Quinn intended to come with him he is anxious to know if he has arrived. He adds a list of the books they have acquired. He lists eleven titles.
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1869 Nov. 19
Brownson, O(restes) A.:
Eliz(abeth), N(ew) J(ersey)
to Maj(or) H. F. Brownson, U.S.A.:
Chicago, (Illinois)
Orestes wrote Henry a long letter and addressed it to him simply at Chicago. (Brownson) now has the proper address but the letter had been sent before receiving it. In his letter to his son (Brownson) suggested several acquaintances but neglected to speak of Mr. Bellows who, as a boy, must have known (Brownson) inasmuch as his father was the cause of (Brownson's) departure from Walpole, N.H. His father sent him with a present of some bottles of wine to (Henry's) mother and father on the birth of William. The Bellows family was large and was one of the most aristocratic families of New Hampshire. Col(onel) Bellows, after whom Bellows Falls, (Vermont) was named, was the great grandfather of George and he owned the greater part of Walpole. Jack Bellows, his father, made and lost a fine property in Boston. His oldest son John was a sad fellow, who stole considerably from his family, drank hard and was very fat. The last time (Brownson) heard of him he was a Unitarian minister in Thurston, Mass. The next son, Hamilton, was worse yet and his father had to keep him at home, forbid people from trusting him and never trust his son with any money himself. The next sons were twins Edward and Henry. Edward studied law and was found murdered in the woods in Michigan. Henry is a Minister in New York. There were, according to (Brownson) two younger sons, of whom George is probably one. They were a genial but not remarkably brilliant family and the history of all the branches is a sad one. Jack's younger sons had some Langdon blood in their veins and were the brightest of their name, with one or two exceptions. If Mr. Bellows is sober and steady he will be a good partner for (Henry), but if he is not, then (Henry) should have nothing to do with him. (Brownson) thinks favorably of (Henry's) Milwaukee visit. Although (Henry's) son is called Philip, (Brownson), for reasons of his own, will always call him Vandyke. (Henry) should not allow himself to forget (Fifine) in his interest for Philip.
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1869 Nov. 19
Drummond, Father James and Canavan, Father Patrick:
Dover, New Hampshire
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
N(ew) Y(ork), (New York)
Fathers Drummond and Canavan have just read the excellent and clever letter of "Jus" on the Status of Catholic Priests in the United States, together with McMaster's own wise remarks preceeding that letter. They are highly pleased with the whole movement and wish it success. They enclose $20, ten each, toward the fund raised to carry out the work in full which will bring peace to the Church in this country, and do justice to the hard-working clergy.
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1869 Nov. 20
Young, (C.PP.S.), Father Aug(ust):
Thompson, Ohio
to Father (Peter Hennaert):
(Detroit, Michigan)
Young came last month to Thompson, staying at one of their Mission Houses a few months, if Hennaert is agreeable, to study theology, so necessary in northern Michigan. His Superior of the Fathers of the Precious Blood is present and ordered him to write.
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1869 Nov. 22
Meuffels, Father H(enry) H.:
Manistee, (Michigan)
to Father (Peter Hennaert):
(Detroit, Michigan)
He asks permission to go for some time to the Southern States to recruit his health as the climate at present does not agree with him. P.S. He has a few dollars for the seminary which he will bring when he comes. H(ennaer)t writes at the bottom of the letter: "Not granted."
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1869 Nov. 23
Hancock, Major General W. S.:
St. Paul, Minn(esota)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Hancock received from Sarah Brownson, Brownson's favor of January 16th last. Since taking over his new duties, Hancock has been unable to write as soon as he had expected. He was a member of the Inquiry Board which held its service in Washington, hence did not have time for letter writing. In all he has travelled over 7,000 miles and then failed to inspect completely his command. He thanks Brownson for his son's (Edward) photograph. It is not wise to recall such but Hancock believes he owes a duty to express his sense whenever his name is mentioned. He thanks Brownson for the saddle. Hancock hopes to see Henry's picture in the Battle of Gettysburg painting which is being painted for the state of Pennsylvania. In fact Hancock requested it to be painted because he was one of Hancock's staff.
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1869 Nov. 24
Wile, David:
Pittsburg, Penn.
to James F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Edwards is welcome to those poor photos. He has been very busy keeping books, but now has more time to himself. With J. P. Rogers he is visiting all the factories with a view to report to the Scholastic. He sends regards to Fathers (Augustus) Lemonnier and (Alexis) Granger and Prof. (Joseph A.) Lyons.
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(1869) Nov. 25
Hewit, H. S.:
to (Orestes A. Brownson):
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Hewit did not expect Brownson yesterday because of the weather. He thinks that nothing more can be done than has been done by Catholic influence. If they can be made to see their better interests they will do it. The Catholics in the Democratic Party are afraid that the name Catholic will become appended to their party, as it unavoidably will, hence they will do anything for an Irishman, some things for a German but nothing for an American and Catholic. Father (Augustine F.) Hewit's sermon at St. Stephen's was a great success but the Catholic body is not up to his and your standards. Hewit is particularly pleased with Norwood.
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1869 Nov. 25
Martin, Father Michael F.:
Phila(delphia), (Pennsylvania)
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Father Martin encloses $10, his contribution towards defraying the expenses of the Rev. gentlemen who propose visiting Rome to advocate the "Status" of the clergy.
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1869 Nov. 25
Rosecrans, S(ylvester) H. (Bishop of Columbus):
Columbus, (Ohio)
to Ja(me)s A(lphonsus) McMaster:
New York, New York
He says that as Mr. Murphy is in New York, he takes the liberty of paying his subscription with the accompanying coupons and asks credit.
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1869 Nov. 25
Slattery, Father John:
St. Joseph, (Pennsylvania)
to J(ames) A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Slattery encloses $5, his mite toward defraying the expenses of the gentleman who means to be (the priests) advocate in Rome in the matter of Canon Law. His means at present do not allow of his sending more, but if another demand is made, he will be there. He is fondly hoping for the success of the effort.
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1869 Nov. 25
Stack, Father M(ichael) P.:
Williamsport, Penn(sylvani)a
to Ja(me)s A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Stack encloses a check ($10) toward defraying the expenses of whomsoever McMaster deems fit to send to Rome as (the priests') advocate for Canon Law. He will gladly renew this contribution if necessary at a future time.
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1869 Nov. 29
McGinn, Father F.:
Albany, (New York)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
He encloses a check for $10, the figure agreed on. He would have sent it before, but thought he would see McMaster in New York. He hopes McMaster receives a cordial reply to the last suggestion. He sends the Albany Evening Journal which hits McMaster now and then on the school question.
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1869 Nov. 30
McNulty, Father J. B.:
North Bridgewater, Massachusetts
to J(ames) A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Father McNulty encloses $13. Three for his subscription and ten for the clergy advocates fund. He approves heartily of this measure, and sends the money as proof. McMaster's friend Jus deserves the gratitude of the priests of America for his advocacy of their cause. He is well named, as he has argued his case with justice and truth, with reason and moderation. McNulty feels that McMaster for the fearless and independent manner in which he put his valuable Journal at the disposal of the advocates of the cause, deserves the gratitude of priests and he trusts that they will repay him by giving a generous support to his paper.
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1869 Nov. 30
McNulty, Father T. B.:
N(orth) Bridgewater, (Massachusetts)
to J(ames) A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Father McNulty states that although he is unknown to McMaster, except as a subscriber, he is well known among the priests of the Eastern states, and by many of the West and South. If McMaster thinks that the accompanying letter would be of service to the Freeman's Journal, McNulty is not afraid to have it published with his name subscribed.
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1869 Nov. 30
Stack, Father M. P.:
Williamsport, Penn(sylvani)a
to Ja(me)s A(lphonsus) McMaster:
New York, New York
McMaster's struggle for right has the full approbation of the priests in this section. He encloses a check, and requests that $10.00 be credited to Father (John C.) Gilligan of Lockhaven, and ten to Rev. (Father John H.) Lenfert of Nippenose Valley. He thinks they will renew their subscriptions if necessary. "Success to the Cause."
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