1874 Feb. 1
Houck, Father Geo(rge) F.:
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Houck quoted from Brownson's work on the "Convert" for a background on the subject of the school question. The enclosed article entitled "Cameron" denies what Houck attributed to Brownson. If Brownson will confirm Houck's statements, the latter will appreciate it.
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1874 Feb. 3
Callicot, T. C.:
Albany, N(ew) Y(ork)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
Elizabeth, N(ew) J(ersey)
Having seen an allusion in one of their exchanges to Brownson's essay on Refutation of Atheism, Collicot then wanted the Review. He received his copy and has made a notice of it for the paper. If Brownson will continue to to send copies to the newspaper for notice, Callicot hopes to receive the future numbers. If not too much trouble he would like also the back numbers containing the parts of Brownson's essay in Refutation of Atheism. If Brownson wants the paper in exchange he may have it. The paper will not be sent unless Brownson says so. Callicot's bibliography is imperfect but it the best considering the few catalogues which were at hand.
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1874 Feb. 3
Neu, (Father) W(illia)m:
St. Francis Station, Wis(consin)
to (Orestes A. Brownson):
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Father Neu is certain the money was sent. The amount was $9.00 and Father Neu is thankful for Brownson's favor to receipt. Instructions are given as how to make out the receipt.
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1874 Feb. 4
Fagan, Father Tho(ma)s:
Seminary of St. Francis, (Wisconsin)
to J(ames) A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
He is sending a copy of Salesianum for McMaster to read. He is sorry McMaster did not say more about Father (Joseph) Salzmann. He was a German, but that should not matter. There are many German priests who take the Journal and who will expect more from McMaster. He has told the simple truth in the Salesianum, in that Salzmann has done more for Milwaukee Diocese than any Bishop. Where is Columbia? Fagan is no German but he likes to see justice done.
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1874 Feb. 4
Simeoni, Father John,:
Secretary of the Sacred Congregation of Propaganda
Rome, (Italy)
to Archbishop Napoleon Joseph Perché of:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
When the Sacred Congregation received the decrees of the Third Provincial Synod of January 31 of last year, as is customary he turned over the decrees to be examined by one of the consultors of the Congregation. That consultor is a religious and learned man but he could not perform his task because certain documents that should have accompanied the decrees were not sent, and that is the reason there has been no answer about the decrees. The documents that are necessary for such a decision are the acts of the council which should always accompany the decreta, because the Congregation wants to know about the way the council was conducted. So also for the decrees asking for the erection of new dioceses, vicariates, and prefectures apostolic. This cannot be done until the Sacred Congregation has information about these new dioceses, vicariates, and prefectures. So also the Sacred Congregation wants the proper information about the priests suggested for these new dioceses, vicariates, and prefectures. Simeoni is sending a model of the formulae proper for these recommendations. The secretary would like also to have maps showing the divisions of the districts of these proposals.
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1874 Feb. 5
Holloway, Mrs. E. B.:
Shelbyville, Illinois
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
She sends the "Sketches of Life in Garrison" on their soughern frontier before the Civil War. McMaster has received her other letter referring to these papers. In case McMaster decides it unworthy of publication, she shall be grateful; if published, her name must not be used.
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1874 Feb. 5
Murphy, J B.:
Boulder City, Col(orado) Terr(itory)
to (James Alphonsus McMaster):
N(ew) York, (New York)
He asks for a sample of the Journal for the Catholics here who are anxious to see it. He writes a few lines about the far West, since it may be of interest to McMaster's readers. He discusses the fine locations to be had in the western territories. He does not see why the poor people from the East do not take advantage of these government lands since (President U. S.) Grant seems determined to get rid of it all before leaving office. Seeing the bickering and quarreling in the East over school laws, he does not see why these opportunities are not used, since the people would then be the makers of the laws, since they would be the landlords and the source of political power. But they must have numerical strength to succeed. He has not met with a real Catholic community in the West, except for one in Iowa. He does not see why the poor Catholic families who are struggling to make a living in the Atlantic cities and towns, do not come to the West and set up their colonies where they would be comfortably fixed in three or four years, and would not be molested by land-sharks or monopolists. He will write more later.
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1874 Feb. 6
Brownson, O(restes) A.:
Elizabeth, N(ew) J(ersey)
to H(enry) F. Brownson:
Detroit, Mich(igan)
Henry must excuse Brownson for not writing for the two months since Henry left him because of the gout in his hand and the work connected with the April number. Brownson was inexpressibly shocked and grieved at the death of Elise (Van Dyke ?), so bright, so loving, and so young. He offers his condolence to Mr. Miran and to her and to Fifine as well as to him. Sarah (Brownson Tenney) lives in the judge's (William J. Tenney) old house at 85 Elizabeth Avenue. She appears to be very contented and happy. Brownson remains where he was when Henry was here. Dolly is his housekeeper and cook. He saw while here a pious girl from Ireland who serves Brownson as secretary, chamber-maid, nurse and seamstress. There is peace and quiet in the family for they are very obliging and he is master. The Review goes so so, pleases some and gives offense to others, especially to Baltimoreans with whom he has always quarreled. Brownson is quite well and hopes Henry is and that his business did not suffer during his absence. He is to be remembered to Fifine, the children and to Henry's brothers-in-law.
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1874 Feb. 6
Elder, Bishop William Henry:
Natchez, Mississ(ippi)
to Ja(me)s A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
He asks that the enclosed letter be addressed to Miss Edes in Rome.
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1874 Feb. 7
Gleeson, P. J.:
Clarksville, Tenn(essee)
to J(ames) A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
He sends $4.00 for subscriptions for Patrick Crowe, Springfield, Tenn. and Crowe's donation of $1.00 to St. Michael's Association for relief of the Pope. He requests a receipt sent either to Crowe or to himself.
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1874 Feb. 7
Walworth, E. Hardin:
Albany, (New York)
to (James Alphonsus McMaster):
(New York, New York)
He heard that McMaster had been told by Walworth's distinguished counsel that the editorial written in their behalf was not advisable at that time. Walworth has no doubt that the article was of great service to them, and the opinion McMaster expressed in regard to Frank's (Walworth) state of mind has been agreed upon by the most prominent physicians. He is encouraged to hope for a pardon during the spring upon that construction of the case. He is not implying that he has lost confidence in his distinguished friend or that his feelings of admiration and gratitude had abated. He has had a dreary winter traveling in his boy's behalf. Frank's health and strength have failed since the cold weather began. He had many hardships during his removal to Albany and after his arrival. He is now in the hospital and will probably remain there. Walworth visited his old friend, Mrs. Nicholas Devereux at Utica on his way back from Albany. The renewal of old friendships is one consolation sent to him by God in his days of great trial. He had allowed himself to drift away from them for many years and now enjoys the reestablished intercourse. He hopes that McMaster's daughters like their school life and that things are prosperous for him.
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1874 Feb. 8
Fitzgerald, T. J.:
Louisville, K(entuck)y
to Orestes A. Brownson:
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Fitzgerald thanked Brownson for his invitation to visit him. Nothing would be more pleasing than such a session. Fitzgerald himself is an editor of a weekly Catholic paper, hence his conscience will not allow him to stand by and see injustice done. He had no choice but to notice the Mirror's article. Fitzgerald deems himself as good a Catholic not to live by all Brownson has written. It is the task of Fitzgerald to teach the people the truth against the wishes of the Bishop (William McCloskey) who has declared himself and implacable enemy to the paper. If Fitzgerald can be of service to Brownson, Brownson should be free to call upon him. The works of Brownson whether old or new are studied by Fitzgerald. He claims the prudence of himself is the imprudence of others. His wife would like to have a photograph of Brownson.
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1874 Feb. 8
"A Layman":
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop N(apoleon) J(oseph) Perché:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He urges Perché to continue his efforts for the increase of devotion … (For complete calendar see original of 7 cards).
Cross references:
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1874 Feb. 9
Curran, James:
Seton Hall (College, South Orange, New Jersey)
to James F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Until now he was unable to send the picture of his Bishop as the Bishop had no picture of himself. He has been waiting in vain to hear from Bro. Alban. He intended visiting Toledo during the vacation, but did not leave Chicago until late, but he expects to have the happiness of doing so after his ordination, next May.
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1874 Feb. 9
Simeoni, Father John,:
Secretary of the Sacred Congregation of Propaganda
Rome, (Italy)
to Archbishop Napoleon Joseph Perché of:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Simeoni acknowledges Perché's letter of December 1873 in which he informed him that the financial condition of the Archdiocese (of New Orleans) was not as bad as Simeoni had heard and that it is unable to meets its debts. As to the auxiliary Bishop that Perché desires, that is not possible because of the difficulties in the province in choosing such a person because such an auxiliary would have the right of succession and he should be nominated with the opinion of the prelates of the province. The Sacred Congregation does not have the opinion of the Suffragan bishops on these matters as required by the decree of the Sacred Congregation. The same auxiliary could later receive the right of succession, otherwise he would remain as auxiliary. For this purpose the Sacred Congregation suggests that the Archbishop take up the matter with his suffragans and send to it the result of their deliberations. As to the difficulty between the Sister Marianites of Holy Cross and their Superior General, Simeoni will deal with that in another letter. He sent yesterday an answer to the Archbishop's December letter.
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1874 Feb. 10
Black, (James E) and (A.H.) Waring:
Columbia, S(outh) C(arolina)
to Archbishop N(apoleon) Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
They hold Perché's acceptance for $1000 drawn by Ja(me)s D. White in favor of John H. Miller. The paper has just been returned as protested. They ask Perché to clarify under what circumstances he gave the acceptance and why he declines to pay on the note.
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1874 Feb. 13
Brownson, Anna:
North Cambridge, Mass(achusetts)
to (Orestes A. Brownson):
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
The letter from Brownson to Anna proved to the latter that Brownson was not ill. Anna has been confined to bed for a while. Since her parents are old, Anna has given up the idea of going to Washington and will try to find something close to home. Anna thanks Brownson for his invitation to visit him. Anna hopes Sarah is pleasantly situated and is sorry she could not attend the wedding. Anna will do Brownson's sewing if he wants her to. The Review is received regularly and enjoyed much. Miss Metcalf asks Anna about Brownson. Anytime Brownson can write, Anna would like to hear from him. Anna presumes Brownson has enough company to keep him from being lonesome.
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1874 Feb. 14
(Keiley), John (D., Jr.):
New York, (New York)
to (James Alphonsus McMaster):
(New York, New York)
Keiley, as Chairman of the Pilgrimage Committee, reports that prompted by many suggestions the Catholic Union of New York has appointed a Committee to give definite shape to plans for a pilgrimage of Catholic men from the United States to Shrines of the Apostles in Rome and to the imprisoned Pope. The Committee has determined on the propriety of such a pilgrimage, to start about the middle of May from New York and land at Brest of Havre, proceed from there to Lourdes, and then to Rome to visit the Pope and the Shrines and Sanctuaries there. After this the pilgrims are free to go where they please. The proposition was submitted to the Archbishop of New York, (John McCloskey), and has received assurance that the project has his blessing. (The remainder of the letter is badly torn. It seems to indicate to however, that the object of the Committee will be attained if only the fifty or sixty who have written, desiring the pilgrimage, shall take part in it. Should more wish to take part, the number will be limited to the capacity of a first class steamship, that is, one hundred and fifty to two hundred souls, with two hundred and fifty as the absolute limit. If one hundred and fifty will apply, the Committee can engage exclusive room on a steamship, and the pilgims can, under the guidance of Spiritual Directors, organize and enjoy common suitable exercises. The Committee desires that there be pilgrims from every diocese in the country.) John D. Keiley, Jr., Franklin H. Churchill, P. M. Haverty, and Chas N. Morse are listed (as the Committee), and John D. Keiley, Jr. as Chairman. (A note in McMaster's handwriting on the reverse side notes that this is a special matter for him to attend to).
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1874 Feb. 14
Kirkpatrick, Edward:
Prats de Llusanes, Spain
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
He compliments McMaster on the good that the Journal is doing for the cause by supporting the restoration of the legitimate monarchy in Spain. There is no longer a doubt of the success of those attempting the restoration. Their army of 30,000 men has advanced steadily in Catalonia and the South without meeting any serious reverses. He enumerates the equipment captured at Vich and Manresa. He describes the attack on Manresa on Feb. 4, where their troops had to undergo constant fire from the enemy and engage in hand to hand street fighting in order to gain the town after forcing a breach in the fortification. Among those killed was Captain (Hugh) Murray of the 6th Company of Zouaves. Kirkpatrick's secretary, Captain Glasse, an Englishman, was wounded. Although Murray's career in the Royal forces was brief, it was certainly brilliant. He came from Canada to join the forces and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. The corps of Zouaves number about 400 men, most of whom have seen service in the Pontifical Army, and it is to this body that foreigners are attacked. They are the advance guard for the liberation of the Holy Father and should have the sympathy of all Catholics. He will be glad to talk to McMaster after he sees the King. He then leaves for London. He hopes they can devise some plan whereby the Zouaves could become a permanent organization and increase its numbers. If McMaster reports an interest growing up in the U. S. in favor of Carlism, Kirkpatrick will have the committee send him news letters, as the London Committee is in almost daily communication with them and receives intelligence of all parts of the army. He asks to be addressed in care of Captain George J. T. Merry, 35 Warwick Road, West Brompton, S. W., London. He has asked that a copy of "Spain and Charles VII" be sent to McMaster.
P. S.—He acknowledges the receipt of 2000 francs which has been used to supply new uniforms for the Zouaves. He hopes to raise a like amount in London to finish the job and asks that his friends in New York continue their help.
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(1874 Feb. 14)
(Lutton, Am.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Expenditures of the (Catholic Propogator) since January, 1874, including rent, paper and various bills, and of receipts from (Perché) including $150 which he received from the Southern Life Insurance Company. He has authorized them to send about 150 masses to pay for the subscriptions of parish priests.
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1874 Feb. 15
Rohan, Ellen D.:
Norolk, V(irgini)a
to Ja(me)s A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
She takes the liberty of asking a favor of McMaster. One of her friends is married to a young man who has been suffering from chills and fevers from which his physician says he will never recover unless he moves to a colder climate. The young man is very well educated, having obtained his M.A. degree from Fordham and is recognized as one of the best salesmen and clerks in Norfolk. He has been working in a dry goods store run by his brother and she asks if McMaster knows of a position in this line of work for which the young man could apply. He has a wife and one child and is an earnest, practical Catholic. Her father would have written to McMaster but he is writing to Major Keiley to interest him in the case and asked Ellen to do it instead, as he knows McMaster is always ready to help if it is his power. A very dear friend of hers has been greatly helped by the Lourdes water McMaster sent.
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1874 Feb. 16
Hewit, Mrs. C.S.:
Bridgeport, Conn(ecticut)
to (Orestes A. Brownson):
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Mrs. Hewit is writing Brownson because she believes he can explain Dolly's troubles more fully. Margaret has a temper and abuses every girl who lives with them. Everyone of the girls has come to Mrs. Hewit in tears and told her they could work no longer. Hence, the stories about Dolly were not believed. The statements of Margaret were accepted but not by Mrs. Hewit. Since Dolly is Brownson's servant, Mrs. Hewit thought it best for Brownson to know. Mrs. Hewit has had time to read the third article only. Having read Father Dalgairns book and received only unpleasant impressions which views coincidentally were backed up by Brownson's article. All of Mrs. Hewit's children want to be remembered to Brownson. Her mother is quite feeble. Augustine has received his appointment to West Point for 1875. Love is extended to Sarah.
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1874 Feb. 17
Delbaere, Father Henry:
Dearborn, Michigan
Incomplete clipping from the Detroit Tribune containing a letter of Delbaere to Bishop Caspar (Henry) Borgess answering charges of the Bishop and his council. A note by R(ichard) R. E(lliott) that Delbaere is just an "educated Noodle".
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1874 Feb. 17
Mallet, J. Edmond:
Washington, (D. C.)
to James (Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
He informs McMaster that the opponent McMaster has been discussing the school question with is James Harlan, ex-U.S. Senator and former Methodist preacher. Perhaps this will be of help to McMaster, whose articles in the Freeman are admired by Catholics in Washington.
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1874 Feb. 17
Farrell, R. F.:
New York (City), (New York)
to Orestes A. Brownson:
Elizabeth, N(ew) J(ersey)
At the suggestion of Lawrence Kehoe, Farrell sent Brownson a pamphlet which he hoped Brownson would read through at his leisure.
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1874 Feb. 19
Rossi C. F., Father Gaudentius:
Birmingham, P(ennsylvani)a
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
He has been asked to send McMaster the Monitor of the Association of Prayer published in Dublin. He will see in the first chapter the reason. He calls McMaster's attention to the Golden Pastoral on p. 74, hoping it will be published in the Journal. He is giving the annual Retreat to this community and novices. He returns to Baltimore tomorrow. He thanks McMaster for publishing his long preamble about the Christian trumpet and for his favorable remarks.
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1874 Feb. 19
Farrelly, Patrick:
Jersey City, (New Jersey)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Farrelly sent a copy of a newspaper which contained an extract from one of Brownson's articles on Education and the Republic. A festival mass is to be celebrated in St. Peter's Church. Farrelly invites Brownson to attend and have dinner in company with Bishop (Bernard) Mc Quaid of Rochester who will deliver the sermon. Bishop M(ichael) A. Corrigan will also be present.
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1874 Feb. 19
Simeoni, Msgr. John, Secretary for (Cardinal Alexander Barnabo):
Rome, (Italy)
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, (Ohio)
Purcell's reply concerning the foundation of the late Father (John Baptist) Jouffroy was communicated by Simeoni to the Sacred Congregation. The Sacred Congregation is very grateful for the zeal and good will of Purcell and the other prelates concerned, especially as regards this pious foundation. Nevertheless, the Fathers of the Congregation urge the fulfillment of the instructions sent to Purcell in September and the sending during this scholastic year of the two students provided for in the decision. Purcell in his letter also raised question of difficulties which might arise from the application of the rule that priests from distant places are not to be admitted to the diocese without the permission of the Sacred Congregation. This is a misinterpretation of the decree which provides that according to the Tridentine decrees of the Second Council of Baltimore, no priest is to be admitted without letters of recommendation from his previous ordinary. However, in the case of those ordained for the missions, the change of mission field cannot be made without the permission of the Sacred Congregation. Other priests whether French or German, having proper testimonial letters, can be admitted and allowed to exercise faculties in the diocese.
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1874 Feb. 20
Armand-Calliat:
Lyons, (France)
to Father (Edward Frederick) Sorin, CSC:
Notre Dame, Indiana
The firm of Armand Calliat writes to explain the increase in the cost of the execution of the American lamp for the sanctuary of Paray. Because of the nature of the artistic work it is not always possible to settle price exactly and if only a certain amount would be spent the work of the artist would stop as soon as the money was spent. Consequently more money must be spent. The Lamp could easily be sold for 10,000 francs., but they set the price for 5600 francs. They already have 1250 francs, and 3000 is being sent from America. There remains then 1350 francs to be paid and it is suggested that 500 francs be added for additional expenses, thus 1850 francs being sent from America. The reverse side is an invoice giving the design of the lamp, the weight, and the cost.
(In the James Alphonsus McMaster Papers)
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1874 Feb. 20
McCaffrey, Sarah:
Wheeling, (West Virginia)
to (James Alphonsus McMaster):
(New York, New York)
She has anxiously watched the progress of the proposed pilgrimage which McMaster and other pious gentlemen have fostered, and now that it is almost near departure, she is disappointed and disheartened at the rule excluding women from the grand privilege of this pilgrimage. Men are not content with the superiority they assume over women in business, politics, and science, but must assume the same superiority in matters of religion. What right has the Committee to bar women? She does not know of any priest or Bishop who was consulted in this matter. The pious Catholic women would gladly submit to any inconveniences and make sacrifices in order to visit the spot where the Queen of Heaven appeared to the humblest of women. She hopes the Committee will reconsider this hasty decision before the pilgrimage leaves and give the devoted Catholic women of America an opportunity to visit Rome and elsewhere and of expressing their sympathy for the Holy Father's afflictions.
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1874 Feb. 20
Murray, Ed(ward) H.:
Wolfe Island, (Canada)
to Ja(me)s A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
The Journal of the 21st brings Murray's long look for desire to journey across the ocean to join the pilgrimage for the Pope. He asks if it is possible that his expenses be paid by committee. He asks for a short answer from McMaster. P.S.—If McMaster cannot afford the time, he may send either "yes or no" through Mr. McDevitt. He will make the pilgrimage alone.
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1874 Feb. 20
Peter, Sarah:
Cin(cinnati), (Ohio)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
She is very disgusted at the exclusion of women from the pilgrimage to holy places. The American Catholics will not set a good example; probably for fear that the ladies will need care and attention, which they do not want. If a few ladies of known piety would wish to go she thinks it would be best to form a pilgrimage for themselves. McMaster is not to publish this letter but he may say that a lady has offered to be one of a party to sail early in May. She has been to Europe five times "unprotected" and can do it again. Perhaps McMasters may find some whose piety will give them courage. During her twenty years of Catholic life she has been called upon constantly by the male clerical, religious, or laymen to aid in all kinds of laborious and self-denying work, but has never been assisted in it. She considers the decision of the Committee as very offensive and ill-timed. They may yet reconsider, but she would rather make up a female pilgrimage. She does not object to making the committee acquainted with her views, but since she does not know any of them personally she must come to McMaster. She hopes the female pilgrimage may be made without a lot of noisy opposition or ill feeling. P.S.—The English pilgrimage to the Holy Land is much more laborious than the one to Rome, yet she sees nothing about excluding women from the former. She shall probably make her pilgrimage in any event—alone, if necessary.
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(1874) (Feb. 20)
Sauvras, A.:
Perpignan, (France)
to (James Alphonsus McMaster):
New New York, New York.)
Souvras would have written sooner but did not have (McMaster's) address, until he received his letter. He is sorry to announce the death of (Hugh) Murray, a victim of the taking of Manresa. In the seige of that city his company was the first to attack and he was struck, however, at the time the city had really been taken. He was carried to Suria where he died after receiving the sacraments of the Church. Souvras has lost a dear friend but the loss has been greater to the army and especially the battalion of Zouaves. His Royal Highness has charged Souvrard to express his regret and his desire to express himself his regrets to the Murray family. He has sent to His Highness the 2,000 francs that (McMaster) sent to Murray, as Murray had expressed this desire three months before he died. He asks that the distance between them have no effect on their friendship, as he hopes some day to be of service to (McMaster).
P.S. He will send Murray's effects to (McMaster) or give them to the poor.
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1874 Feb. 21
(Bayley), J(ames R.) Archbishop of Baltimore:
Baltimore, (Maryland)
to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell:
Cincinnati, Ohio
The Archbishop (John McCloskey) of New York thinks the first week in May would be a good time for their meeting in Cincinnati. He writes to see if Purcell has any suggestions before fixing the exact time and making the invitations. If they all come there will be eight Archbishops and Bishops. He suggests that half of them take up residence at some convenient hotel, as Purcell will not be able to receive them all.
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1874 Feb. 23,
Del Monieri, Count:
Jersey City, (New Jersey).
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
After waiting 3 months he has received $100, for three months subsistence of a family of 6. He has remained at the Consulate of Spain rather than betray that for which his fathers gave their all. At the same time his family must live and he asks (McMaster) for some work for early morning and late afternoon. But he must first confess that he is not a Catholic, since his father married a French Protestant, when in exile. His father dies young and he has been raised by an uncle, a man with no religion. He acted as secretary to Archbishop MacNierny from June 7, 1864. He has often thought of becoming a Catholic but feared that his friends would say he did so for financial reasons. His position is thus an excessively false one. He asks (McMaster) to forgive his verbiage since he is sorry if some one has incorrectly informed McMaster of his religious condition. (There is an enclosure in English and French of an) Extract of a circular addressed by the Minister of State to the representative of the Spanish Government abroad, dated Madrid, Feb. 7, 1874. The extract relates how the Carlists had been forced to send strong garrisons into the chief cities and that then the Pretendent had been able to take many other cities and caused damage by the following proclamation. Then follows a proclamation of Don Carlos VII address to the soldiers asking for whom they fought and urging them to reject a king imposed on them by foreign powers and to come to his standard. This document falling into the hands of the soldiers of the garrisons had done much damage and the officers are to see that such documents are not distributed.
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1874 Feb. 23
Breheny, Father (T.J.)?:
Friendsville, (Pennsylvania)
to J(ames) A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
He has written for permission to join the pilgrimage to Rome and believes his request will be granted. He will let McMaster know the result as soon as possible. He supposes there will be no objection to a priest in the pilgrimage. He writes early so as to secure passage. He will send his deposit as soon as he hears definitely.
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1874 Feb. 23
Brownson, O(restes) A., Jr.:
Dubuque, Iowa
to (Orestes A. Brownson):
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Orestes thanks his father for his letter of encouragment. Margaret and the children are almost ready to start. They will go right to his father-in-law's in Macon County, Missouri, where his wife will look around and try to rent a farm or go to their old place in Greencastle. He thanks his father for his kind offers of assistance and assures him that whatever he can spare will be put to good use. He said nothing of this to Margaret because he wants them to try and get along on what he can send to them. He shall try to get himself back, and to get the others back to practicing their religion. He says he cannot become a Protestant and infidelity contains no warmth or comfort. His son, John, is now almost as tall as he is.
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1874 Feb. 26
Keegan, M R.:
St. Paul, Minn(esota)
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Book two berths for pilgrimage. Money on the way.
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1874 Feb. 27
Hoffman, Mary I.:
Stockbridge, N(ew) Y(ork)
to J(ames) A(lphonsus) McMaster:
N(ew) Y(ork, New York)
She encloses a post office order for three dollars for her subscription renewal to the Journal. Her aunt is well, the cancer perfectly cured, thanks to McMaster's charity in sending the blessed water of Lourdes. Instead of the prominent scar that was expected, the wound on her cheek has healed over, leaving only a scar about the size of a penny. Her aunt asks her to tell McMaster that she will say one Our Father and five Hail Mary's a day for him the rest of her life. Mary has also added McMaster's name to the list of benefactors for whom she prays daily. P.S.—There have been two other remarkable cures in Stockbridge, all through the use of the blessed water. One was experienced by a man whose leg had been so sore he could not wear a boot for two years. After confession and Communion he started a Novena and used the blessed water. Now he walks perfectly, without trace of a limp. The other case concerned a woman whose eyes were gradually giving away. Afraid of going totally blind the woman repeated the same procedure and now has recovered her sight. Although both cures were gradual and cannot be called miraculous, they are heavenly nevertheless. No one has used the blessed water without deriving benefit from it.
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1874 Feb. 27
Corrigan, M(ichal) A., Bishop of Newark:
St. Michael's Retreat, West Hoboken, (New Jersey)
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
New York, (New York)
McMaster's check for St. John's Church, Orange, (New Jersey) came to Corrigan here, having followed him from Newark, to South Orange to here. He thanks McMaster for his donation. That church has been a great cross to the Diocese of Newark. To expose the cause of its troubles was to give scandal; to run to its relief was to start a mischievous precedent; to do nothing was to let Church property fall into the hands of strangers. Now things appear to be getting better. The pastor became involved in issuing notes too freely. He seemed always to expect something to turn up to relieve him of his embarrassment and went on paying the "shares" exacted of him until it was too late. He never succeeded in realizing the full extent of his liabilities. It will cost twice the worth of the building to redeem it, but their credit will be repaired and a valuable lesson learned. He gives this information, not for lack of charity for the unfortunate pastor, but so that McMaster can give advice. He will send out another circular letter to the clergy of the Diocese urging that next Sunday's work be so successful that it need not be repeated.
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1874 Feb. 27
Egan, Tho(ma)s D.:
Washington, D. C.
to J(ames) (Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
He sends a report of new churches building in Washington written by W(illia)m H. Dennis, a talented young writer, now attending Georgetown College. He was one of the founders of the Georgetown College Journal, writer on the Sunday Herald, editor of the Boy of the Period, all at 18 years of age. He would like to go on the pilgrimage if some newspaper would pay his expenses as correspondent. Should McMaster know of such a paper Egan would like to know. The boy's father was a Quaker, his Mother an Irish Catholic. Several prominent Catholics have asked if McMaster could come to Washington to lecture while Congress is in session. He asks for McMaster's decision. He encloses an article from last Sunday's Herald, the first of which was written by Dennis, the remainder by a Presbyterian, M H. Irwin. McMaster's discussion with Harlan has excited a great deal of attention and his subscribers are satisfied as to the result.
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1874 Feb. 27
Keegan, M R.:
St. Paul, (Minnesota)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Since sending the telegram to book passage for the pilgrimage Mr. Ireland finds himself unable to go. His place will be taken by his son Father (John) Ireland. He sends a check to secure the passage for Keegan.
P.S.—Send the Journal of J. G. Donnelly, St. Paul, and to Father E McGurke, Richwood, Wis(cousin).
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1874 Feb. 28
Roesch, Joseph:
Fremont Center, New York
to J(ames) A(lphonsus) McMaster:
New York, New York
He encloses an article in regard to school houses which he leaves at McMaster's disposal.
I-2-a - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8 vo. - {1}
1874 Feb. 28
Peter, Sarah:
Cin(cinnati), (Ohio)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
She never thought that McMaster had anything to do with the exclusion of women from the pilgrimage, since she had already heard that the Archbishop had caused it. It is a disgraceful proceeding if the Archbishop cannot trust the best class of his flock on a pilgrimage without intimating of dangerous associations. Is Catholic piety so low? She supposed the mistake is due to a want of judgment and true piety. She thanks McMaster for his expressions of this work in the Journal. She did not mean that she was willing to lead a pilgrimage, only that her previous experience would enable her to help in one. Their people don't like to be conducted, they like to go their own way. If a small party of ladies united for a pilgrimage she would probably join them, because of the higher respect to the Holy Father of a group. She has written to Father (L.D.) Senez of Jersey City to see if he could accompany them as chaplain. With a chaplain and a priest or brother to serve Mass ladies can go anywhere. She prefers Hamburgh steamers as being the most convenient and comfortable. Mrs. Smithson (?) is going with her and they plan on leaving the first of May. They will join the other pilgrims in Rome if they insist. She is not bothered with seasickness but found the French ships very uncomfortable. She had hoped McMaster was going on the pilgrimage but does not see his name mentioned. P.S.—As yet she is the only one from this diocese that is going. She would modify any plans if judicious arrangements were made. She objects to the Prince as being uncomfortable. She would be grateful for McMaster's opinion of any other arrangements. New ships have first and second cabins on the same deck.
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1874 Feb. 28
Williams, John J., Archbishop of:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
to Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He will be glad to accept Purcell's hospitality if he can get away in May. Archbishop (James R. Bayley) of Baltimore spoke to him of a trip to Cincinnati but was afraid he had forgotten it. His predecessor arranged for a trip but died before the time for it came around.
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1874 Feb. 29
Benoit, Father J(ulian):
Fort Wayne, Ind.
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
New York, New York
He sends $450 to secure three berths on the pilgrims Steamer for himself, Bishop Joseph Dwenger, and George Steine. He thanks McMaster for the past and present favors.
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