1874 March
Kernan, Joseph A.:
New York, New York
to (James Alphonsus McMaster):
New York, New York
A monthly bulletin of the Xavier Alumni Sodality giving news and information of interest to the members.
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1874 Mar. 1
Wood, James F., Bishop of:
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell) (of:
Cincinnati, Ohio)
He is grateful for Purcell's invitation to be in Cincinnati next May. It would be gratifying to meet old friends again, but a grief to miss so many who have passed away. He counts among his oldest friends Purcell and Father Edward (Purcell). His lack of letters does not mean he does not remember the many favors received at Purcell's hands and his appreciation of them. P.S.—He was shocked to hear Purcell had been so ill as to receive the last Sacraments. He trusts Purcell is now fully recovered.
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1874 Mar. 2
(McCloskey), John, Archbishop of:
New York, (New York)
to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell of:
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
He thanks Purcell for his kind invitation of which he shall be most happy to avail himself. He offers his congratulations on Purcell entering upon his 75th year and hopes many more will follow. He is ten years older than McCloskey, but from all accounts, ten years younger in in activity of mind and body.
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1874 Mar. 2
Poche, F.P.:
St. James, (Louisiana)
to Amand Bourgeois:
(St. James, Louisiana)
A promissory note for $1800 to be paid by Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph) Perché to Bourgeois in full payment for the church of St. James. (Poche signs as agent. Note on back): Paid in full, March 4, 1874.
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1874 Mar. 2
Regan, Simon:
Duke, Iowa
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
New York, New York
He encloses $2 for a subscription to the Journal to be sent to James McEnrow. If it pleases McMaster he will be happy to receive a vial of the Water of Lourdes.
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1874 Mar. 3
Harden, P.:
Rexvillo, N. Y.
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
New York, New York
He asks McMaster to send the Journal to John O'Hara and that if it is convenient, also to send him a vial of Lourdes water.
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1874 Mar. 3
Mrak, Ignatius, Bishop of Marquette:
Marquette, (Michigan)
to Archbishop J(ohn Baptist) Purcell of:
Cincinnati, O(hio)
A man in Detroit was married by a Justice of Peace and as his wife is insane, he would like to marry another. He asks if there is any dispensation, and if so, what date?
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1874 Mar. 4
Mudd, Mrs. Amie:
Upper Marlboro, Md.
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
New York, New York
She asks him to send her some of the Lourdes water that she saw was advertised in the Journal.
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1874 March 4
Seton, W(illia)m:
Bozen Tyrol, Austria
to Orestes A. Brownson:
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Since the last letter, the Setons have travelled to Italy and back. Venice did not please him because one had to hire a gondola to cross a street. One can only stretch his legs in the big square by St. Mario's Church. The Church wanted in simplicity! A half hour was spent on the Bridge of Sighs and the dungeons nearby. An account is given of the dungeon, the mode of confining prisoners, and the execution. It is the opinion of Father Sigismund, a Franciscan monk, that manhood suffrage would be a good thing in Europe. Only a select few are allowed to vote. The professional men are mostly non-Catholic because the schools are atheistic. The Catholic leaders seem to hang back. They do not advance because the Catholics fear the lower order will get the upper hand. The pious king whom Catholics await is not in sight yet. Seton thinks the Catholic Press in America should do something to stir up the universe and the Civilta Catholica. Seton believes in freedom of the press. The winter was mild. The beer is good and wine is cheap. Since the cholera has disappeared the Setons will return to Munich in June. A novel concerning New York life will be ready in a few months. He believes people do not care much for historical novels. Best regards are extended to Brownson.
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1874 Mar. 5
Benoit, Father J(ulian) V. G.:
Fort Wayne, Ind.
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
New York, New York
He sends the advance money for five pilgrims and asks that their berths be as close together as possible.
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1874 Mar. 7
Helmpraecht, C.SS.R. Father Joseph:
Mount St. Clement's, (Maryland)
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
New York, New York
He thanks McMaster for having written to him about Father A. Koenig's "Specimen" rather than to Father Koenig. He asks McMaster not to mention the pamphlet in the Journal and not to attack the Father.
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1874 Mar. 7
Peter, Sarah:
Cincinnati, Ohio
to (James Alphonsus McMaster):
New York, New York
She thanks McMaster for her interest in her but at the present she will be unable to make the pilgrimage. She thinks there is so little "savoir faire" among the committee members that she has lost confidence in their ability to accomplish what they had undertaken. She may make the journey separately and meet the pilgrims in Rome for an audition with the Holy Father. She will be in New York before sailing and hopes to see McMaster.
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1874 Mar. 7
Timmons, J. A.:
Bowling Green, Ky.
to James A(phonsus) McMaster:
New York, New York
He sends $9 for three subscriptions to the Journal and asks as to the financial status of several others. He gives his regards to Mr. Trahin, and thanks McMaster for sending him the vial of Lourde's waters. Many of his friends have asked him for some of it so he asks McMaster if he might have another vial. He is anxious to be in the Pilgrimage but as yet is uncertain whether he will be able to go.
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(1874) March 8
Cassidy, M(ary) A.:
Camden, N(ew) J(ersey)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
She will send McMaster, Mrs. Drexel's subscription for the Journal on Wednesday. She has been indisposed and asks him to tell her the remedy for "Intermittent" if he knows any. She asks him to excuse her careless note, but her desk is upstairs and Mrs. Jenks and Mother send regards.
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1874 Mar. 9
Murray, (Father) Edward:
Wolfe Island, Canada West
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
New York, New York
He has just received McMaster's telegram since he has been on a sick call of some distance. Hugh was prayed for in the Kingston Cathedral yesterday. Having received the last number of the Journal he concludes that Hugh's death is no mere rumor. Since Hugh's mother died, he had not much to live for and he was a broken hearted man. He would have preferred to have him fall on the battlefields of Rome but before God it is all for the same cause. McMaster's many kind acts to Hugh are before him in Heaven with Hugh. He is looking forward to the pilgrimage and sends $150 for a reservation.
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1874 Mar. 9
Simeoni, Father John, Secretary of the Sacred Congregation of Propaganda:
(Rome, Italy)
to Archbishop Napoleon Joseph Perché of:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Simeoni sends attached the rescript asked in his letter of February 27. As to the dubia proposed, an answer will be sent as soon as possible. (No enclosures).
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1874 Mar. 10
Moran, Lawrence:
Wakegan Lake Co., Ill(inois)
to Ja(me)s (Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
He would like to have one or two bottles of Lourdes Water.
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1874 Mar. 10
Perché N(apoleon) J(oseph), Archbishop of:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (E.) Rousse:
St. James, Louisiana
Perché received his last letter the day after (J.P.) Poché's visit. He expressed his gratitude to Poché and at the first opportunity he will give him some gifts that will have more value to him than money. He would deserve a large sum because he has done much work in order to terminate this matter. Perché is glad that the inhabitants of St. James appreciate what Rousse and he have done for them. Rousse is doing well to repair the church. He hopes that his neighbor from the Forstall plantation, Mr. Holbrook, will assist him.
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1874 Mar. 11
Clarke, Father W(illiam) F.:
Baltimore, Maryland
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Father Clarke forgot about his article because he concluded it was rejected until Brownson's proof sheet was handed him. The only criticism Clarke ever wrote was that concerning Father Bagshawe's book. Clarke has had nothing to do with the question between the Review and the Mirror. The criticism of the Review which appeared in the Mirror was written by a regular contributor of the latter work. The contributor knew it not that Father Clarke had written for the Review.
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1874 Mar. 11
Edes, Miss (Ella B.):
Rome, (Italy)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
N(ew) Y(ork), (New York)
(Cardinal) Franchi named Prefect Propaganda March 10 accepted.
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1874 Mar. 11
Rohr, Mathias:
Buffalo, N(ew) Y(ork)
to J(ames) (Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
He informs McMaster that Rohr has been appointed delegate to the pilgrimage by the Catholic Union of Buffalo. He would like to see the Journal again on the exchange list of the "Volksfreund," and would appreciate it if McMaster would send it.
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1874 Mar. 12
Freeman's Journal
Letter by Archbishop John B. Purcell taken from New York Herald on total abstinence fanaticism.
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(1874) Mar. 12
Steiner, (Father) George:
Huntington, (Indiana)
to Bishop (Joseph Dwenger) of Fort Wayne:
(Fort Wayne, Indiana)
Steiner has heard that the "Pilgrimage Committee" has offered to include some "pious ladies". These "pious ladies" are a nuisance and ought to stay at home and the "Pilgrimage Committee" should have continued with its original plan. The idea of a Pilgrimage from America with "pious ladies" is something original, and Steiner is surprised (James Alphonsus) McMaster did not see or mention the impropriety. If the "pious ladies" want to make a pilgrimage, they should make one of their own, accompanied by a few religious sub-prioresses, or else they should form a separate party on a separate steamer. Steiner asks (Bishop Dwenger's) opinion on this matter.-(In the James Alphonsus McMaster papers).
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1874 March 13
(Brownson Jr.) Orestes (A.):
Dubuque, Iowa
to (Orestes A. Brownson):
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Margaret (Baker, wife of Orestes Jr.) and the children left for Missouri, where they are going to stay with her father. Orestes received a letter telling him that they arrived well. He will be with his family for two months in the summer. After teaching for another year, he hopes to get started on a farm where he can make a good quiet living.
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1874 Mar. 13
Franchi, Alexander, Cardinal Prefect:
Rome, (Italy)
to (Archbishop John Baptist Purcell) (of:
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
After the death of Cardinal Alexander Barnabo, the Holy Father appointed Franchi as prefect of the Sacred Congregation of the Propaganda, although he did not consider himself worthy of the honor. Franchi takes this means to inform (Purcell) of his appointment and to ask his prayers before the Eternal Chief of Pastors.
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(18)74 March 14
(Brownson Jr.) Orestes (A.):
Dubuque, Iowa
to (Orestes A. Brownson):
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Orestes enclosed a photograph of himself, taken lately, so that his father might see how time has used him. He asks for a recent one of his father, because the one he carries with him is about worn out. He heard from his family the day before and all are well.
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1874 Mar. 14
Thurman, A G.:
U.S. Senate Chamber, Washington (D.C.)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
He thanks McMaster for publishing his speech against railroad land grants. He realizes the odds against him in Congress, but hopes to arouse the people to a sense of the monstrous character of this legislation. He asks for the address of Judge James Clark, formerly of Ohio, and if McMaster should see Clark, Thurman would like for him to write. Caperly sends McMaster his regards. Caperly is a sensible and excellent man and Thurman likes to see McMaster's fine notices of him.
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1874 Mar. 16
Enfant de Marie:
Plattsburgh, N(ew Y(ork)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Letter telling of the sorrow that the news of Hugh Murray's death caused to many here and abroad. His bravery in giving his life for his Church was a true bravery, prompted by a heart which sought the glory of Almighty God alone. His admirers have in their bereavement the knowledge that the Sacred Heart has promoted him to a rank higher than that held by him in the Zouaves and they confidently pray that he is enjoying his crown in Heaven.
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1874 Mar. 16
Ives, Cora L.:
Georgetown, D. C.
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
She asks McMaster for the number of the Journal containing information of the pilgrimage. During her travels she missed reading the Journal and is ignorant on a subject which interests her very much, as she hopes to join the pilgrimage. She would like to have the name and address of the lady spoken of in this matter. She apologizes for troubling McMaster and asks that her regards are presented to his family.
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1874 Mar. 16
Kuhls, Father A:
Wyandotte, (Kansas)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
McMaster's announcement of the death of (Hugh) Murray has struck a blow at every heart of his readers. Kuhls met Murray in Rome 7 years ago and never could forget him. Murray's correspondence in the Journal was read by every true Catholic and his relatives will have the sympathy of countless numbers. Others will grasp the sword of Murray, as his example has done more than all the talking of the rest.
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1874 Mar. 16
Peter, Sarah:
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
She expresses her sorrow at the loss of McMaster's admirable friend. The Catholic world needs such men to give the example. She cried when reading McMaster's touching notice and thought that he had paid him as much a tribute as had his old companions in arms. She is sorry that her letters have not reached Miss Raphel. She wrote to the address given, telling her that it might be possible to secure passage on the Frisia, the same reply given to several other ladies who wrote to the same effect. She would rather make the journey with the pilgrims, but feared delaying too long in the uncertainty. If she had the funds she would pay for half a dozen passages for those who wanted to make the pilgrimage. She thanks McMaster for all he has done to make the journey possible. She will be happy to fulfill any missions. McMaster may have to give to her. She will be in New York in one month.
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1874 Mar. 17
Dardis, A:
Cazenovia, (New York)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
John Dardis, Cazenovia, New York would like to get a vial of the water of Lourdes.
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1874 Mar. 17
Raphel, Stephanie:
Fontenary, Upper Falls P.O., Maryland)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
She thanks McMaster for the interest he has shown in her behalf. She wrote to Hon. J L. Bartol, instructing him to send McMaster, through Mr. Kelly, a remittance for $600, but she has not heard from him. Perhaps he sent it directly to the Committee. She would not wish to go without other ladies, and asks that McMaster secure her a berth on the Frisia in case no ladies will go with the pilgrims. Mrs. (Sarah) Peter wrote to her, asking her to join the group on the Frisia in case the Committee rejected her. She also advises her to write to Bishop (Joseph Dwenger) of Fort Wayne, asking his protection. However, she thinks she may find a protector in Father (John A.) Morgan. She trusts McMaster to do what he thinks best for her.
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1874 Mar. 18
Raphel, Stephanie:
Fontenay, (Maryland)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
She apologizes for not returning to McMaster that which he had sent to her of Mrs. (Sarah) Peter. Judge Barton informs her that he wrote McMaster instead of sending a remittance for her berth and that he also wrote to the Pilgrimage Committee in case McMaster was away from the city. Father (A ) Stuhl is spending a day or so with them and asks to be remembered to McMaster. She repeats her thanks for McMaster's help.
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1874 Mar. 22
Ives, Cora L.:
Georgetown, (D. C.)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
She received McMaster's letter and package of papers for which she is grateful. Like Miss (Stephanie) Raphel, she would rather join the group of pilgrims, but since the Committee was so late in announcing its decision to allow women to accompany the group, she will probably have to go with Mrs. (Sarah) Peter's group. Her 17 year old son will accompany her. The latter's plan is excellent and she shall communicate with Mrs. Peter. Some women who would have made arrangements earlier now feel discouraged and unwilling to undertake the journey. On receiving the papers from McMaster she realized how much she had missed her Journal during the winter. She will resume her reading of the Journal as soon as she is permanently settled, whether in Europe of in this country. She asks to be remembered to McMaster's family.
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1874 Mar. 22
Murray, Father Ch(arle)s:
Cornwall, (Ontario, Canada)
to J(ames) A(lphonsus) McMaster:
New York, (New York)
He has started to write to McMaster several times, but McMaster can realize how sorrowed they were by Hugh's (Murray) death. Hugh has won the crown for which he so bravely fought and should be a bright example to follow. He hopes to visit McMaster after Easter so as to thank him personally. He thanks McMaster for the Freeman which he has sent. There is to be a Requiem for Hugh at the Cathedral at Kingston, (Canada) on Tuesday.
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1874 Mar. 23
Boucher, A. and Company
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to
St. Napoleon Church(Napoleonville, Louisiana)
Three receipted bills for materials, paid by Archbishop N(apoleon) J(oseph) Perché.
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1874 Mar. 23
O'Connell, Bishop E(ugene):
Marysville, (California)
to J(ames) A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
He wishes McMaster a happy New Year. He asks the extent of his bill for the Journal and whether McMaster can find room for a few more Pilgrims from the coast. How much will each be required to pay from N(ew) York to Rome?
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1874 Mar. 24
(Glasse, Henry):
London, (England)
to (James Alphonsus McMaster):
(New York, New York)
Captain Henry Glasse Presents his compliments and sends McMaster 5 newspaper clippings concerning the Carlist war, at the instruction of General (Edward) Kirkpatrick, the Military Representative in London of Don Carlos. Kirkpatrick will soon communicate with McMaster with the view of seeing if something cannot be done in New York to aid the Carlist sick and wounded.
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1874 Mar. 24
Reulhac, Mrs. Harriet:
Hickman, K(entuck)y
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Although she realizes the amount of work necessary to edit the Freeman, she takes the liberty to ask a favor of McMaster. Since the Freeman is the common property of Catholics, its editor must share the same burdens of all leaders in a great cause. Last November Father (Henry) Giesen told her that candles should be blessed on Holy Thursday in preparation for the "dark days." As it is impossible to buy pure wax candles in her community, she asks that McMaster buy enough for five families and have them blessed on Holy Thursday. He should ship them express C.O.D., as she does not know how much money to send him. The Freeman reaches her every Saturday through their bookseller.
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1874 Mar. 25
Keiley, Jhon D., Jr.:
New York, (New York)
to (James Alphonsus McMaster):
New York, New York)
Keiley, Chairman of the Pilgrimage Committee, reports on arrangements that have been made with steamship companies for the transportation of the pilgrims to Europe and back. Pilgrims are instructed to telegraph immediately if they desire a first cabin. Passports will be furnished free of charge if the pilgrims return an application properly filled out.
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1874 Mar. 25
Sadlier, D. & J. Co. (Pollard)
New York (City), (New York)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
Elizabeth, N(ew) J(ersey)
There have been many calls coming into the company about two of Brownson's works which are out of the market. Sadlier thinks that Brownson owns the plates and wants to use them so another edition can be made. Naturally satisfactory terms will be made. Sadlier wants Brownson's reply.
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1874 Mar. 26
Ives, Cora L.:
(Georgetown, D. C.)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
She wrote to her sister, Mrs. Fitz-Gerald, to see McMaster about engaging a deck state room on the Periere. Since she intends to stay abroad a year there will be a difference in the amount to be paid to the Committee and she thought it best that the matter be handled by her sister. She may again change her mind when she sees the circular, as some of her friends have been dissatisfied with the Periere. No one seems to be personally responsible for the care and comfort of the Pilgrims, and they would like to look to some one as an efficient leader. She has heard nothing of her offering to be sent by the American Catholics to the Holy Father and she thinks that they should not go empty-handed to the Vatican. She takes a pride in the undertaking and wants it to be worthy of their faith and Country. (Hugh) Murray's words encouraging the Pilgrimage should fire all hearts to manifest their homeage to God and His Mother at the spots made sacred by Them. A young orphan girl is anxious to go to Lourdes on account of her eyes, but is unable to pay her passage. The girl is writing in an office but her eyes have become so bad she wants to return to madam Hardy at the sacred Heart in Paris. It would be a work of charity for some rich Catholic to send this girl to Lourdes and from there to Paris. If McMaster knows of some one like that, Miss Ives would gladly take charge of her and have her in the same room aboard ship. Mrs. Dawson is intimately acquainted with her brother's family in Memphis and Miss Ives would be pleased to have her take the other berth if she wanted to do so. She encloses her subscription to the Freeman from Mar. 1, 1874 and asks that it be forwarded to Warrenton, V(irgini)a. P.S.—McMaster need not secure that berth for Mrs. Dawson until Miss Ives finds out whether Mr. Edward Ives would like to send his daughter. She shall write if she desires other berths for the girl and the orphan of whomeshe wrote.
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(18)74 Mar. 26
(Marty) (O.S.B.), Abbot Martin:
St. M(ein)r(a)d, (Indiana)
to (James Alphonsus McMaster):
(New York, New York)
(Marty) does not expect McMaster to answer his letter immediately because of his pressing duties. He is content that they share a mutual understanding and that they are united in their work for a holy cause. Thanking McMaster, he promises him a remembrance in the Mass of May 1, in the honor of McMaster's patron saint.
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1874 Mar. 27,
Hoffmann, Fr. R.M.:
New York, (New York)
to James Alphonsus McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Hoffmann offers his services to McMaster as a translator of English into German at low rates. Scientific or religious topics are rendered in good style and in a short time. He awaits a reply from McMaster.
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1874 Mar. 27
Leure, O. C., Father F:
Savannah, G(eorgi)a
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
New York, (New York)
Bishop (William H.) Gross wanted McMaster informed of the Solemn Requiem Mass offered yesterday for Cardinal Alexander Barnabo. The Bishop intended to give the funeral oration, but was prevented form doing so by ill health. Leure asks that his name be omitted.
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(18)74 Mar. 27
McCormick, James:
(New York, New York)
to (James Alphonsus McMaster):
(New York, New York)
McCormick writes a letter to the editor in which suggests that Catholics unite in order to arm a thousand men and rescue the Pope from his captors. Catholics in America, Italy, Belgium, Spain, and France could unite. In this country both able theologians and laymen speak of the wrongs the Pope suffers, but few boldly suggest an armed Crusade. The time has come for action. The Catholic world must fight against the Kaisers of Italy, Russia, Austria, and Germany, who have declared war on spiritual and temporal things. If the Catholic Union would organize an armed crusade, it would give a noble example to the thousands of brave men in Europe who await the day of the Pope's deliverance.
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1874 Mar. 27
McMaster, J(ames) A(lphonsus):
(New York, New York)
Promise to pay $25 for one week's board of two Spaniards McMaster introduces.
Ropisekil, F
Received payment from McMaster of $25.
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1874 Mar. 27
Nickels, Father Nicholas:
Nazareth, (Ohio)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell) (of:
Cincinnati, Ohio)
He writes Purcell to obtain certainty and instruction. First, he asks for the deed to the Church at Dodson, (Ohio) as a woman in the heighborhood insists that only the ground upon which the church stands is owned by the congregation, thus making it impossible to erect a fence, for which preparations have been made. Secondly, a man was married to an unbaptized woman by a Dunker preacher. She will not join the Church; two children have already been born. He refused the man absolution and desires to know how further to act. In another case, the husband is not baptized but they pretend they received dispensation from Archbishop (Martin John) Spalding. Receiving their promise in the presence of a Catholic priest, he administered the Sacraments of Penance and Holy Communion. The husband intends to become a Catholic and frequently assists at Mass. He acted in both cases according to his conscience and now seeks Purcell's decision.
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1874 Mar. 28
Murray, Father Edward H.:
Wolfe Island, (Kingston, Canada)
to Ja(me)s A(lphonsus) McMaster:
New York, (New York)
He received McMaster's letter upon his return from Father (C) Donahoe's, where he was helping with the Easter duties. He sent McMaster a telegram, lest he be anxious, or think Murray neglectful. He is preparing all he knows about Hugh (Murray). His sister in Montreal is sending him details, but there may be some delay, as the mails are very irregular, due to the ice around the island. He sent McMaster an account of the Requiem for Hugh. McMaster will probably receive the details by Saturday night.
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1874 Mar. 28
Toner, Father Patrick:
Towanda, (Pennsylvania)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
McMaster's letter was discouraging, but Toner knows it comes from a true friend. He is grateful for the advice, but must go on with the lecture, even though it be a failure. He will go to Philadelphia and give it there. Bishop (James F.) Wood will not refuse after he has given it in New York. He has written to Father (William) Quinn, Fathers Mooney, Curran, etc. He thinks they will give him a favorable notice at Mass tomorrow. Several of his congregation have friends in the city who are working hard for the lecture. He could not go to Philadelphia if he disappointed the people in New York. He can never repay McMaster for his splendid notice in the Journal. He has telegraphed to McMaster to put a notice in the Herald and World and Sun. He will call at McMaster's office next week.
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1874 Mar. 29
Bartholmo, Sister M.:
St. Mary's (Academy, Notre Dame Indiana)
to James F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She thanks him for the photo of Sister Bernard. She invites him over to St. Mary's.
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1874 Mar. 30
Mesner, F(rancis) X(avier):
Formosa, (Canada)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
He asks McMaster to secure passage with the Pilgrims to Rome. He has decided to become one of the Pilgrims to the Eternal City. He asks for the circular mentioned in last week's Journal. He can bring references from his Priest and Vicar General, but has few acquaintances in New York. They have done business with Benziger's for many years, but he cannot claim a personal acquaintance with anyone in that House.
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1874 Mar. 31
Benoit, Father Julian, Vicar General:
Fort Wayne, (Indiana)
to James (Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
The Bishop (Joseph Dwenger) took his letter without enclosing the Post Office order which Benoit now sends.
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1874 Mar. 31
O'Keefe, Father M:
Norfolk, V(irgini)a
to Ja(me)s A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
He is glad to notice that McMaster has not paid any attention to A A. Keiley since O'Keefe told McMaster about the man. He is a man of noble impulses, but is proud and sensitive and might be forced into a position from which he might be tempted into an unwillingness to recede. O'Keefe feared bad results after McMaster had cornered Keiley in his last attack. He sends a small work which McMaster will receive with this letter. He also encloses a copy for his friend major Jack Keiley which he asks McMaster to deliver for him. McMaster's agent, Egan is in Norfolk. O'Keefe hopes to see McMaster next summer.
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1874 March 31
(Tenney), Sarah (M. Brownson):
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
to Henry (F. Brownson):
(Detroit, Michigan)
Henry's telegram came yesterday before the judge (William J. Tenney) had got home from New York. He intended to congratulate Henry himself but finally let Sarah do it. She appreciates being godmother to a little Edward Brownson and when the combined influence of aunt and godmother would be of use he will be sure to have it. Sarah would like to know about Ned's (Edward Patrick Brownson) funeral. The Adj(utant) Gen(eral) of N(ew) J(ersey) is preparing memoirs of officers of N(ew) J(ersey), and Sarah could not remember the names of the pall bearers, the priests who officiated nor hardly anything about it. The government (Orestes Brownson) has not been as well this winter as last. Nobody goes to see him and he goes nowhere. Sarah and the judge were willing to go there at any time, although it would be a most painful sacrifice to break up their present happy home, but (Brownson), while pretending not to wish it, always take care to make such requirements that it would be impossible, Sarah believes he has had as much of his Irish girl as he could stand, that she is going. The judge and Sarah see (Brownson) as often as they can. Mrs. Fay was sorry not to have soon Henry. Mrs. Fleming speaks of Henry with the greatest interest. The judge and Sarah are slowly returning their wedding calls, but have no desire to go anywhere as it is so strange and new to them both to have a peace full home they like to make the best of it. So she has not much news. Anne Fleming is married. Lily Pegram has strained her foot and is in danger of life-long lame ness. Did Henry think she had grown very lonely? She did not look so well the day of the wedding as usual. What did Henry do to Mc Carty since he never calls on the Tenneys? Sarah wants to know the color of the baby's eyes and if he is likely to look like Ned. Love to Fifine and the children and Mrs. Van Dyke.
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