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1872 Apr. 1
Anthonioz, S.J., Father J(oseph): Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
to Father G(ilbert) Raymond: N(ew) O(rleans, Louisiana)

The collection for the Seminary totals $37.15 and will be credited to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché) for the account of (John) Nubert.

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(1872) Apr. 3
Hewit, H(enry ) S.: N(ew) Y(ork), New York
to Henry F. Brownson: (Detroit, Michigan)

He writes at the request of (Orestes A.) Brownson to inform Henry that his mother (Sally Healy) Brownson is seriously ill and in danger of her life. He saw her today for the first time and found her condition so serious that he considered it his duty to warn Orestes Brownson of the possible result. Her disease is pneumonia complicated by great debility. He will see her on the 5th and if she should be worse, he will telegraph Henry the same evening.

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1872 Apr. 3
O'Donoghue, Father John B.: Morrow, O(hio)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell): (of Cincinnati, Ohio)

He had hoped to have Purcell visit them after the third (Cathedral) Sunday, but since Purcell has so many appointments he cannot expect him so soon. He asks that as soon as he can, Purcell visit Washington, (Ohio) to bless the corner stone of the new church and to confirm a few. Since the people are so distant and are mostly employees, they could hardly attend on a week day and they hope that Purcell will visit on a Sunday. He leaves the choice of a time to Purcell, but wishes that he could come the first Sunday of June, being within one of the Octave festivals of the intended Patron of the new church, St. Colman, Bishop patron or three dioceses in Ireland. P.S.-—He is now quite well after suffering from a painful and tedious injury resulting from a fall last winter.

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1872 April 6
Denman, W(illia)m: New York (City), (New York)
to Orestes A. Brownson: (Elizabeth, New Jersey)

Denman sent Brownson a communication from an anonymous person and would like to have Brownson judge its worth. Denman hopes Brownson's health has improved and he will have his usual welcome copy.

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1872 Apr. 9
Foley, Thomas Bishop of Chicago:
College of St. Ignatius Chicago, (Illinois)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell): (Cincinnati, Ohio)

He received Purcell's letter of Mar. 11, but since Purcell forgot to put a stamp on it it did not arrive until today. By this time the $5000 allotted to Catholics has been disposed of. Father Leander (Schuers) O.S.B. told Foley he had received $1200 and expected more. Foley does not regret the goods not sent to him because no matter how much fairness is exercised in acts of charity, someone is always offended. He has so much to do that he dislikes work of that kind. He is extremely indebted to Purcell for his generosity. He was mortified by the reports from Rome. If St. Peter himself were to appear and state that he had lived twenty-five years in Rome, the reporters would belie him in some way. He is not acquainted with Rev. ( ) Stansberry of Baltimore of whom Purcell inquired. It is the name of a large and reputable family there. He supposed Father (Clarence) Walworth's name has been substituted for Father (Edgar P.) Wadhams, Bishop-elect of Ogdensburg. Father (Louis) Deluol brought him into the Catholic Church. He is a man without guile, full of good sense and piety. He is sorry he could not accept Bishop(Joseph) Dwenger's invitation to assist at the double consecration in Cincinnati on Sunday. He is to attend the consecration of his future metropolitan, the divine Ryan.

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1872 Apr. 11
O'Leary, Dennis V.: Manchester, N(ew) H(ampshire)
to (James Alphonsus McMaster): (New York, New York)

He calls McMaster's attention to a mistake in an account of a sermon on the Internationals delivered in Cork by Canon Maguire. It is said that the preacher prayed that his hearers may be protected from the fearful visitation of an "approved" death.

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1872 Apr. 13
Lutton, Am.: New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to
Southern Life Insurance Company(New Orleans, Louisiana)

Receipt for $217.50 for advertising space in the "Catholic Propagator," received from Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph) Perché.

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1872 Apr. 13
Perché, Archbishop N(apoleon) J(oseph): New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to
The Southern Bank(New Orleans, Louisiana)

Sixty days after date Perché promises to pay $2500.

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1872 April 14
Marshall, T.W.M.: New York, (New York)
to (Henry F. Brownson): (Detroit, Michigan)

Marshall will not be able to visit Detroit. He hopes some day Henry will be able to visit him in England. Marshall goes to Montreal on the 22nd, and when his engagements in that region are through, he will sail from Quebec for England. If Henry has any photographs to send, Marshall hopes he will do so soon. Best wishes to Mrs. Brownson. P.S. He thinks Henry's Bishop promised Marshall his photograph.

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1872 Apr. 17
Menke, Father W(illiam) A.:
American College, Rome, (Italy)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell): (of Cincinnati, Ohio)

In reply to the questions asked by Purcell in his letter of Apr. 7, Menke will pass his examinations according to Purcell's wish and the advice of Father (Silas M.) Chatard. Chatard has advised him to remain another year in Rome, but the answer rests with Purcell. If Purcell desires him to return, he will arrive about the first of August, as he wishes to pass through Germany and visit his relatives. On Mar. 7 they celebrated the Month's Mind of Archbishop (Martin John) Spalding (of Baltimore). Easter week passed by with but ordinary ceremonies. The Pope refused the request to celebrate in St. Peter's. Three Papal gendarmes were attacked near the Posta Cavallegier by three National guards in uniform and carrying muskets and bayonets. One of the Papal guards was killed on the spot and two seriously wounded. Monsignor Augellini was again attacked lately while taking his walk. Thus the Holy Father has very good reason for not appearing in public. Apr. 12 was celebrated this year at St. Peter's. That the Romans have not forgotten the anniversary of their sovereign's return from Gaeta was evidenced by the crowd in the church. Ex-pere Hyacinthe is delivering lectures on Catholic Reform in the Argentino Theatre. His subjects are abolition of the celibacy of the clergy, restriction of confession, and the like. Mr. Brummer will receive Tonsure and Minor orders at Trinity. Seven students will be ordained at the same time. Since eight will leave this year, the number of students will be reduced to twenty-eight. Schoenhoeft, Brummer and Moeller are in good health. Fathers Chatard, Smith, Ubaldi, Metcalf and Giuseppe wish to be remembered to Purcell. He encloses a Latin form written by an Episcopalian minister and published in the Roman Times. He sends regards to Father Edward (Purcell).

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1872 April 18
Brownson, Sarah M.: Eliz(abeth), N(ew) J(ersey)
to Henry (F. Brownson): (Detroit, Michigan)

Sarah is sorry about the delay in sending Henry's box. She told (Orestes A.) Brownson that Henry had put aside the books he wished and if Brownson had any more to send, he would have to put them in another box. Nothing is settled yet. (Father Michael A.) Corrigan has not answered Brownson's letter and so Brownson proposes to go to Orange tomorrow with Decker. Sarah would rather he would not, for fear Brownson will be too confiding to that detestable Lackman. The Benedictine nuns cannot give Sarah an answer as they are pressed for room and Father Henry (Lemcke) has not been consulted. He is so angry at Sarah writing Gallitzin he may refuse. It would be unexampled ingratitude if he did, for Sarah did a great deal for those nuns when they had no other friend. Brownson wants Sarah to stay with the Sisters of Charity near Seton Hall but she prefers the Benedictines. Sarah has so much to do, she wonders if she can do it and live. Father Thebaud has been cheering up Brownson for several hours. They get along well together. Sarah persuaded Brownson to go into his better dressing-gown over his objections. Sarah knows nothing more demoralizing than rags and shabbiness. He is entirely satisfied with the arrangement proposed. She hopes Henry found Fifine and the babies well and gives them all her regards and promises to play "South American" forests with them. P.S. Brownson has changed his mind about going to Seton Hall and prefers Fordham now. He had believed the nuns at Seton would nurse him. Sarah half wishes he might toy them and wonders at what age sentimentality begins to decline in that sort of temperament. But Sarah confesses Brownson is very kind and accepts the poor fare her incompetent housekeeping sets before him without a murmur and keeps his spirits. He desires to have a director and devote himself to the care of his soul and this inclines him to Fordham. She asks Henry's prayers to guide them. Henry should not distress himself about them.

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1872 Apr. 18
Wadhams, Father Edgar P. (Bishop Elect of Ogdensburg):
to J(ames) A(lphonsus) McMaster: (New York, New York)

He hopes McMaster can come (May) r. All of Wadhams friends are delighted with the notice of his appointment. He will try to do what he ought, but does not know whether he can. He is very grateful to McMaster.

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1872 Apr. 19
Xavier, Sister Francis: Steubenville, (Ohio)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell): (of Cincinnati, Ohio)

She asks Purcell's pardon for not answering his letter of Mar. 22 sooner. The five dollars Purcell sent for their Paster eggs was enjoyed very much and she extends grateful thanks. They hope that he will pass by so that they can all go to confession before renewing their vows. They have not seen their pastor yet. The St. Patrick's Society, of which Father (T.M.) Tuomey is director, has been getting up a petition to ask the Bishop to make Tuomey pastor and make the priest who is to come his assistant. She hopes the Bishop will not grant their request. They miss Father (W.T.) Bigelow very much, as his heart and Soul were in the school and it seems so hard to keep it up now that he has gone. The monument has been given up because of so many objections. She supposes Purcell receives many Agnus Deis and Scapulars from the sisters, but they are sending more to him for it has given them great pleasure to make them for him. She hopes she has not intruded on Purcell's time with her long letter. All the sisters send their love and hope Purcell will remember them in his prayers.

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1872 Apr. 20
Chatard, Father S(ilas) M.: Rome, (Italy)
to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell: (of Cincinnati, Ohio)

He received from Bishop (James F.) Wood the remittance of interest on the funds of the American College in which was contained the sum of $300, interest for the 2nd half of 1871 on the foundations of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. He wrote to Purcell before with regard to the matrimonial case spoken of, the authorities desiring to have fuller information. If the parties lived as man and wife after the fictitious marriage this will be looked on as equivalent to consent. He saw the Telegraph with his copy in it. The English admiral mentioned was not Ross, but Penrose. He has proposed to Father W(illia)m Menke to remain another year at the College. He will not require any pension, will have his board free, and can attend the course of discussions at the Accademia Teologica. He hopes Purcell will not object. The Holy Father is well. He sends regards to Father Edward (Purcell).

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1872 Apr. 20
Freitag, C. SS. R., Father Aug(ustine) M.: Annapolis, (Maryland)
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster: (New York, New York)

He has had a severe cold since returning to Annapolis, but will say Mass tomorrow. He asks about McMaster's children. He thinks of the family often, and looks for a letter from McMaster. He asks Molly and Gertrude to pray for his sister who is sick. P.S. Do not forget the visit.

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1872 Apr. 20
Lutton, Am.: (New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché: New Orleans, Louisiana)

All Lutton's collections are due but he has not yet received one quarter. He asks for $50 to pay the workers.

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1872 Apr. 22
Perché, N(apoleon) J(oseph), Archbishop of: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Two years after date Perché promises to pay Father M(ichael) Sheehan or order $2000 at 8% interest per year. (Notation on back signed by) Sheehan, April 25, (18)74.

Photocopied Card - Do Not Transcribe

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1872 April 26
Brownson, Orestes A.: Eliz(abeth, New Jersey)
to H(enry) F. Brownson: (Detroit, Michigan)

Brownson is glad to hear the family is well but sorry that Henry is not. He misses more than he can tell Henry's mother, so long his devoted and self-sacrificing wife. But while he mourns for himself and his children he cannot mourn for her. If she was not prepared for heaven, Brownson does not know who can be. (Dr. Augustine) Hewit who says he is not much in the way of praying says he prayed to (Mrs. Brownson) not for her. Her worth was little known in this world, but God whom she loved and served in all the relations of daughter, sister, wife, mother and Catholic, knows it, and has rewarded her. He wonders that he was worthy to be with her. Brownson and Sarah (Brownson) are not breaking up housekeeping to his great joy and so will not be separated from his dear daughter, now doubly dear to him. Engel (?) is building a house in East Jersey Street, close to the New German Church. They will remain in the old house until the new one is ready, three of four months hence. The new arrangement was proposed by Sarah. Anna Brownson came down Wednesday and has gone to N. Y. to buy Sarah's mourning dress. Sarah was delighted to have her come and finds her a great comfort. Sarah bears up bravely, as the noble principled girl, and the true Catholic she is. She is not well, but better than when Henry was here. It is a great consolation to Brownson that Henry and Sarah witnessed together the calm and peaceful exit of their dear mother and received her last look and last breath. God bless them both. Brownson's health is as it was when Henry was here and he has been able to resume ordinary activities. He feels a little lonely, but since Sarah has resolved of her own account to stay with him. He feels quite able by God's grace to bear quietly his great irreparable loss, and Henry knows Brownson is not one whom an inevitable affliction easily overcomes. His great struggle was before Henry's arrival. Love to Fifine and the children. (Henry) is not to grieve immoderately over dear mother. (Their) loss is her gain.

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1872 April 26
Brownson, Orestes A.: Eliz(abeth, New Jersey)
to H(enry) F. Brownson: (Detroit, Michigan)

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1872 April 26
Kehoe, Lawrence: New York (City), (New York)
to Orestes A. Brownson: (Elizabeth, New Jersey)

A check for $175.00 is enclosed the reason for the delay was that Kehoe had intended to visit Brownson and bring the check with him but was unable to get away. Kehoe was astonished to hear of Mrs. Brownson's death and regretted that circumstances arose on the morning of the funeral which made it impossible to attend. It must have been a hard blow, but it is a thing which must happen to all.

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(1872) Apr. 27
Dwenger, Joseph, Bishop of Fort Wayne: Fort Wayne, Ind(iana)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell): (of Cincinnati, Ohio)

He thanks Purcell for his many kindnesses and hopes that he may merit them in the future. After leaving Cincinnati he said Mass in St. John where his parents are buried and where he said his first Mass. Father (Andrew) Kunkler returned to Minster. There, Dwenger was kindly received. He is in hopes that Father (Julian) Benoit will agree with him and assist him. He finds such confusion that it will take some time to unravel it. Bishop (John H.) Luers sold his residence, boys school house for $5500 before he died. The property cost $11,000 to build. There is also a large tract of ground sold. It is worth nearly ten times what Father (Edward) Sorin paid for it. Terms for tuition are given in a contract made out before the deed was turned over to Sorin. Dwenger is going to South Bend next week to try and get it back. He is willing to grant Sorin occupation till he can otherwise provide. Dwenger finds in Luers' papers that he had collected $1,600 for the Pope, used it some time and never sent it most likely. Dwenger will find out from Cardinal Barnabo whether it has been sent. He has not found out how much debt there is, but next Monday he is going to pay $2,000 and has already sent $640 to the German Orphan Society as one year's interest. He has found $5,000 worth of good notes but cannot realize them at once. He has not found the insurance and other valuable papers. He has written to the Pope but mentioned nothing about business matters. He will mention it to Barnabo, and desires Purcell to write likewise to Barnabo informing him of the state of affairs. Dwenger will be busy at first, but otherwise will always be ready to do any work for Purcell that he can.

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1872 Apr. 27
Lutton, Am.: (New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché: New Orleans, Louisiana)

Of more than 300 piastres to be collected he has received only 6. He counted especially on the Company of Southern Ten(nessee). He asks (Perché) to make an advance and this bill will be carried to his account as was the preceding one.

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1872 Apr. 27
Ravoux, (Father) A(ugustine), V(icar) G(eneral): St. Paul, (Minnesota)
to (James Alphonsus McMaster): (New York, New York)

He thanks McMaster for the publication of his remarks and for McMaster's reply to Messrs. Sadlier & Co. 's note. If McMaster publishes his second communication he would be much obliged, but leaves the matter up to McMaster. He asks God's blessing on their work.

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1872 Apr. 30
Dwenger, Joseph, Bishop of Fort Wayne: Fort Wayne, Ind(iana)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell): (of Cincinnati, Ohio)

Purcell's letter was received this evening and tomorrow Dwenger will go to South Bend to see what he can do and will write Purcell the result. He thinks that Holy Trinity congregation suffers if (Father Bernard) Hengehold remains. He is a saintly man but has lost the good will of the priests and has heard no complaint. Could Bishop (John H.) Luers sell his residence, cathedral, school and part of the cathedral property without consent of Rome? Dwenger considers it against the episcopal oath.

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