1876 Aug.
Chatard, Father S(ilas) M., Rector:
American College,
Rome, (Italy)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell):
of Cincinnati, (Ohio)
Receipt for $600 for the second half of 1875 and first half of 1876 from the Burse of the Diocese of Cincinnati. He thanks Purcell for the reply to Chatard's letter notifying him of the blessing of the Pope. They heard with pleasure the turn things have been taking for the Church. It is the old story of the Church thriving under persecution and oppression. Bismarck is learning that lesson. Cardinal (Mieceslaus) Ledochowski is a neighbor at Albano. He is well and deservedly makes an impression on all. They shall sing the Te Deum one of these days. Till then they must make up their minds to take a few blows that will do them good. The holy Father is very well.
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1876 August 4
(Barry M.D., J. J.):
New Haven, K(entuck)y
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He encloses an article on the Devotion of Albertus Magnus to Blessed Virgin Mary.
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1876 August 4
Doane, A. F.:
Staffordshire, England
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
His work makes it impossible to write any current articles for the Ave Maria. He has on hand a few articles finished which he would gladly send to the Ave Maria. One is a Catholic tale, also a poem entitled "English Saints and English Shrines". Other poems are included in this list. For his contributions a small offering would aid his unendowed charities.
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1876 Aug. 5
Howe, Rose B. F.:
Bailly Homestead, Chesterton, Indiana
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She is rather pleased that she and her sister can write articles that are of a nature which concern both Catholics and Protestants. The environment of the sisters is a big factor for their writing articles on such a plane. She visited Louise Lateau who was experiencing great suffering which they attributed as a miracle Under orders of her mother's confessor she is writing an article on "ex-Voto", but would like her name not to be connected with the article.
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1876 Aug. 7
(Franchi, Alexander, Cardinal Prefect):
Rome, (Italy)
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, (Ohio)
(Franchi) asks that Purcell supply the information sought in the enclosed letter. (Signature cut out. Enclosure not given). no. 4 J.B. Agropio(?) signs as secretary.
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1876 Aug. 7
Lynch, Archbishop John Joseph:
Toronto, (Canada)
to John O'Kane Murray:
(Brooklyn, New York)
The Archbishop enjoys Murray's "Popular History". Murray has hit well on the taste of the American public who wish to snatch every information they can as they hurry on through this life.
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1876 Aug. 7
Plicque, L(eon) W(illiam):
Bordeaux, France
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché):
(France)
Plicque gives him their address in case (Perché) might have need of it in regard to the paper with which he had the goodness to charge himself. The American consul, knowing his uncle, is badly disposed towards them and it would be prudent to have him know nothing of the matter. His address is care of Mr. Forget.
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1876 August 10
Pombriary, H. de:
St. Louis, (Missouri)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He can send a translated copy of the rules of the St. Martin Society which might have to be revived for that locality. For next Easter he has an article on the Passion as depicted by the wife of Pontius Pilate to a friend.
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1876 Aug. 12
Chisholm, A. D.:
Highgate Hill, London, England
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He is forwarding a list of converts for the past thirty years. There are included both the poor and rich, from all walks of life in the Empire of England. His wife carried on the work of voluntary emigration to the Australian colonies twenty five years before. Now she is bedridden.
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1876 Aug. 12,
Harper S.B. A.:
New York, (New York)
to (Henry F. Brownson):
(Detroit, Michigan)
Harper thanks Henry for his obliging offer. Harper has just received from his brother Father (Thomas Morton) Harper S. J. in England a request for the translation of Balmes' Fundamental Philosophy by "young Brownson". His brother claims there is not getting it in England. Sadleir published it. Harper asks Henry if he is the person alluded to and if so kindly to answer. Harper's brother is at present professor of philosophy at Stonyhearst College, Lancashire (England) P.S. Harper has appended Henry's name to the letter to the Tablet. If Henry does not wish this, he is to telegraph.
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1876 Aug. 14
Dwenger, Joseph, Bishop of Fort Wayne:
Fort Wayne, Ind(iana)
to (Archbishop John Baptist Purcell):
(of Cincinnati, Ohio)
He visited Bishop (Richard) Gilmour last week and found him in better health than he has expected. By having a chancellor and secretary, he should be able to do the work himself. Father (F.M.) Boff is out West, completely broken down, and is out of the question for a coadjutor. He will never be able to do any hard work again and Gilmour is thinking of having him as an adviser and to see to the religious communities. Father (P.F.) Quigley is an excellent secretary and chancellor. Gilmour has no idea of resigning. He thinks himself well enough to do the work. He desired a coadjutor in case he should be unable to go on with the work. He does not intend to make use of the permission as long as his health remains as good as it is now. Although the house and purchase of ground for a cemetery and seminary has put them in debt, the assessed contributions of the diocese are so large and they have such valuable property in Cleveland, it would be easy for them to extricate themselves. He thought Purcell should know, but prefers that Gilmour does not know of the letter. There is nothing new in Fort Wayne. He sends regards to Father Edward (Purcell).
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1876 Aug. 14
(Regnault), L(ouis) Eugene, Bishop of Chartres,:
(France)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché):
(France)
There will be a great celebration in honor of the Blessed Virgin at Chartres on September 12, in which he asks (Perché) to take part. A good number of Bishops will be present. If (Perché) comes he may stay at the Bishop's house.
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1876 Aug. 15
Branche, Father B(laise):
Vermilionville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph) Perché:
(France)
Branche thanks Perché for his missive. Since Perché's absence, the tempest has increased. Jealousy is a terrible thing. Despite the attacks of the calumniator (Father Hyacinthe Gonellaz?) he has and will continue to perform his priestly duties. He will always care for the Convent (of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mount Carmel) and he will obey all his pastor's orders.
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1876 Aug. 15
De Nimal, Widow M.:
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché):
(France)
De Nimal thinks (Perché) for his letter and asks his prayers for herself and her daughter.
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1876 Aug. 15
Hyacinthe, (O. Carm.), Sister:
Vermilionville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop N(apoleon) J(oseph) Perché:
(France)
Father (Blaise) Branche has shown her the letter which Perché sent him. She thanks him for his great kindness and sympathy. The tempest seems to have reached its height in May, and things are now a little more quiet. Affairs at the convent (of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mount Carmel) go well.
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1876 Aug. 16
Anstaett, Father J(oseph):
San Francisco, (California)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché):
(France)
Since he last wrote, Anstaett has had time to study the area and its customs, but he still sees no way to succeed in his mission. For years the diocese has had financial difficulties worse than those of New Orleans, and Archbishop (Joseph Sadoc Alemany) has threatened to interdict any pastor or assistant who helps a stranger to make a collection. Alemany has received him in his house as a priest who has come primarily to regain his health. There are eleven parishes in the city, eight of which are English, one French, and poor, one Spanish, and one German. Two, St. Patrick's and St. Joseph's, are very good. The Jesuits have a church, but no parish. There are also some Dominicans who have a good enough parish. The church of St. Francis is served by seculars. At Sacramento there is a very good parish. In the countryside everything is average. The curates divide the accessory revenues every month. There are few masses, but many baptisms and marriages. The diocese could withdraw itself from its difficulties with its present resources in a few years. However, to collect thousands of dollars for another diocese would require the presence of a prelate as distinguished as (Perché). Nevertheless, if (Perché) decides to write to Alemany, Anstaett is ready to execute his wishes. Finding himself short of money, he has accepted a position at the cathedral until next October. (P.S.) The rector is going on a trip for his health for two or three months.
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1876 Aug. 16
Barroux, Father L(ouis):
Ecourse, Wayne County, Michigan
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Barroux will meet Hudson in Detroit. He hopes Hudson will be better in Wisconsin if he returns. He gives an account of the services of Ecourse on Assumption's day. He had compassion on Sister Misericord and left her at Ann Arbor.
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1876 Aug. 20
Morris, Willie (William):
Jackson, Mississippi
to James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
He thinks he will not return to Notre Dame, but it will not be his fault. The Democratic nominee for Vice-president (Thomas A. Hendricks) is his cousin. His father is to be married soon.
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1876 Aug. 21
Patrizi, C(onstantine), Cardinal Prefect:
Rome, (Italy)
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, (Ohio)
The Sacred Congregation of Rites grants to Purcell according to the faculties it has received from Pope Pius IX permission to celebrate the feast of St. Juliana of Cornelionensis under the rite of duplex minor on the first free day after April 5, with office and Mass approved by the Sacred Congregation June 3, 1868. Plac(idus) Ralli signs as secretary.
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1876 Aug. 22
Van Gennip, (Father) John:
Alpena, (Michigan)
to (Henry F. Brownson):
(Detroit, Michigan)
Henry no doubt forgot his promise made when at Alpena to send Van Gennip's an account of how he got along with (Jerome) O'Connor, of Wayne.
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1876 Aug. 24
Weichen, Father J. Chaplain:
Bielefeld, (Germany)
to Brother (Quirinus) Stucker, O.S.F. and Brother (Urban Herman) Stucker, O.S.F.:
(Quincy, Illinois)
Weichen forwarded their letter of July 28 to their parents and encloses (no enclosure) their reply. He is happy to learn of their progress and of the expansion of the Order of St. Francis in America. Father Hoing, (O.S.F.), curator in St. Louis, visited Seiningen four weeks ago and informed Weichen about his priest acquaintances who had emigrated. In Germany the Kulturkampf continues vigorously. Trade in general is even more depressed than in wartime. The influence of Social Democracy is growing. The disturbance in the Orient may cause another war. The stoicism and devotion of the Catholics are great. During Pentecost week Father Patricius, (O.S.F.), formerly guardian at Wiedenbruck, came from Belgium to Bielefeld on the day of the lawsuit against Father Didymus, (O.S.F.). A Catholic official brought the good news of the not guilty verdict. Weichen hopes that the dispersed sons of St. Francis may soon return to their homes. Weichen's parents and family send their regards. Albert (Weichen) is working in Brakwede in a foundry.
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1876 Aug. 26
Bray(?), Baroness de:
(Nancy, France)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché:
Paris, France)
She thanks (Perché) for his words of sympathy and his concern. She is overjoyed at the prospect of seeing him in Nancy and is made doubly happy at the thought of entertaining him in her own house. She is very thankful to Mrs. Panneau(?) Pano for bringing her all of (Perché's) respects.
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1876 Aug. 26
Wood, Archbishop James F(rederick):
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to John O'Kane Murray:
(New York, New York)
The Archbishop is very pleased with the copy of Murray's "History" and expects it to be a reliable reference work. He hopes it will pass to a second edition.
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1876 Aug. 28,
(Brownson) Orestes (A. Jr.):
Dubuque, Iowa
to (Henry F. Brownson):
(Detroit, Michigan)
Orestes has purchased a home and still $950. behind on its payment. Although he has some time yet, he is terribly cramped for money. He asks if possible to receive any more of (Brownson's) estate, even if the amount should be very small. Henry may be sure only pressing necessity would cause, Orestes to write this, after all Henry has already done.
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1876 Aug. 28
Henni, Archbishop John M(artin):
Milwaukee, (Wisconsin)
to John O'Kane Murray:
Brooklyn, New York
Henni is very pleased with the work "History of the Church in the U.S." P.S. If it is possible for a correction to be made, Henni arrived in America in 1828, not 1829, and was ordained by Bishop (Edward) D(ominic) Fenwick of Cincinnati in February, 1829.
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1876 Aug. 28
Howe, Rose B. F.:
Chicago, Illinois
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She would like to have a partial payment on her sister's article in cash because of the pressing needs She needs a printed title page for the copyright on the article about Louise Lateau.
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1876 Aug. 28
Skidmore, H. M.:
San Francisco, California
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Enclosed Hudson will find a poem for the Ave Maria. She encloses a letter to be forwarded at the earliest convenience to Father (Edward) Sorin.
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1876 Aug. 29
Persico, I(gnatius) Bishop of Boling:
St. Colomb de Sillery, Quebec
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Since Persico recovered his health, the Holy See has signified its intention to re-employ him and is recalling him to Europe. He believes he will have a choice of being sent as Delegate to Egypt, Syria, and Palestine, or of some See in Italy, but will leave the choice in the hands of the Holy See. His leaving in late September will necessitate the discontinuing of his subscription. He will settle his account for previous subscription by saying Mass for McMaster's intention and gives him permission to publish the fact of his recall to Europe, if he wishes.
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1876 Aug. 31
Chatard, Father S(ilas) M, Rector:
American College,
Rome, (Italy)
to (Archbishop John Baptist Purcell):
(of Cincinnati, Ohio)
Father Henry Moeller, a student of the college enjoying the foundation of St. Joseph's Church left here June 28, 1876, having received 840 francs for expenses. In June, 1870 it was resolved that when Burses are left vacant for a length of time, half of the accruing interest shall be placed to the credit of the Burse to pay expenses of any student appointed afterwards and the other half shall be spent for the benefit of the College. When no provision had been made to pay travelling expenses of any student who may be obliged to return home, the Rector may advance the necessary amount, and the Burse shall remain vacant until the interest accruing on it, shall make good the amount advanced. During a vacancy, half of the interest accruing to the College, the Foundation of St. Joseph's Church must remain vacant until 840 francs are reimbursed.
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1876 Aug. 31
Josephine, (Mother) ?:
St. Joseph of Levis, Quebec
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She sends the article "Devotion of Marie" which appeared in the Quebec newspaper. The Rev. Mother is on her way to France for a visit.
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1876 Aug. 31
O'Reilly, Father Bernard:
New York, (New York)
to Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell:
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
It would be a deep satisfaction for O'Reilly to offer Purcell the homage of a work far more worthy of acceptance than "Heroic Women of the Bible and the Church". O'Reilly hopes to have the happiness of presenting to Purcell the first volumn of a series that will interest all Americans. O'Reilly's book is approved by the Cardinal Archbishop. If the readings of Sacred and Church history, which O'Reilly presents to families in this book, should only meet with Purcell's approval both in their aim and their spirit, O'Reilly might flatter himself that Our Lord would bestow his blessing on the author and his work.
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1876 Sept. 2
Howe, Rose, B. F.:
Bailly Homestead, (Chesterton, Indiana)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She will appreciate Hudson's efforts in securing a title page. The article concerns both the surroundings and Louise Lateau. Her sister's full name is Frances Rose Howe. At a later date she will send "Festival of the Holy Rosary at the Tomb of St. Dominic". They have offers from the Protestants to write for their journals, but has no idea what they can contribute to them.
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