1877 May 1
Murray, John O'Kane:
Brooklyn, (New York)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He is glad that the "History" reached Hudson safely He will soon send his work "The Prose and Poetry of Ireland". He encloses a poem for the Ave Maria.
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1877 May 5
Stace, M. A.:
Zanesville, Ohio
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He thanks Hudson for the letter, certificate and pamphlets. He sends the remainder of the translated story.
X-2-d - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1877 May 6
McCloskey, Cardinal (John):
(New York, New York)
Booklet commemorating the solemn dedication of the Church of St. Agnes, (New York), by Cardinal McCloskey. Includes sermon of Father (John Lancaster) Spalding.
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1877 May 8
Corrigan, Bishop M(ichael A.) of Newark:
(South Orange, New Jersey)
to John O'Kane Murray:
Brooklyn, (Long Island)
Corrigan sends thanks for Murray's note and sends felicitations for the rapid sale of the "History".
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1877 May 9
Meany, Mary L.:
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She received Hudson's letter. She planned to rewrite the story but her time has been so completely occupied that she has decided to make only a few alterations and deletions. She intends to add some information about a miracle and a remarkable cure. She wants Hudson's opinion on a series of articles concerning the Litanies which she intends to write. She is happy to hear that Hudson's health has improved.
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1877 May 9
Perché, N(apoleon) J(oseph), Archbishop of:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (E.) Rousse:
St. James, (Louisiana)
Perché replies immediately to Rousse's letter. He returns, approved, the list which Rousse presented of advisers for his church. He regrets that he will not see him on his passage through (New Orleans) as he is obliged to leave Monday morning, but he will see Father (Joseph Marie) Millet to whom Perché will send the letter of recommendation that Rousse requested. Rousse should take his time in recovering his health but still try to return as soon as possible. P.S. He sends his blessings and also special remembrances to the family of Mr. de Longpré. Rousse did not say whether De Longpré managed to keep his house, but Perché supposes he did since Rousse selected him for a trustee.
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1877 May 9
Rousse, Father E.:
St. James, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop N(apoleon) J(oseph) Perché:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Rousse could not get into town at the time he promised. The returns of the fair are coming in slowly and he wishes to straighten out his accounts before he leaves. He will send the $200 to Father (Joseph Marie) Millet. He will be in town Monday evening in order to leave Tuesday by the Jackson coach. If Perché is not in town Monday, Rousse will leave his papers with Father (Gilbert) Raymond. He wants to come back to work in Louisiana for the air of France and the sight of his mother and father will rejuvenate his heart and body. He has added a fifth adviser, a Captain H. Murray, as the Americans desire to buy houses in his parish. He asks Perché to confirm these nominations in writing.
VI-3-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {5}
1877 May 10
Howe, Rose:
Fort Wayne, (Indiana)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She acknowledges receipt of a letter from Miss (Eliza Allen Starr and the Ave Maria. Hudson said the mass for her at a very appropriate time since it was on that day that she received Holy Communion for the first time in five months. She believes that her grammar in "Aunt Winifred" is being mutilated by Bro. Stanislaus. Her former teachers, especially Sr. Urban, who worked so hard in training her must be horrified at the misuse of grammar which has allegedly come from her pen. She believes that the knowledge of grammar which she gained by a thorough and comprehensive study of several most reputable grammars and of the greatest work of the outstanding English authors enables her to avoid the great majority of grammatical errors although an occasional mistake will occur. Then she cites several instances where the changes made in her manuscript by Bro. Stanislaus violated the most common rules of correct English usage. It is her opinion that Stanislaus is applying his knowledge of Greek and Latin grammar to the English language. After she and her sister have used such extreme care in composing their sentences it is hard to bear the thought of having the work go for naught.
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1877 May 10
Murray, John O'Kane:
New York, (New York)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He thanks Hudson for his letter and for the subscription to the Ave Maria. He has decided to contribute an occasional article to the magazine. He has mailed Hudson a copy of his "Prose and Poetry of Ireland" as a souvenir. In the review he requests a compliment for the book's fine "make-up".
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1877 May 11
Bufford, Theo(dore):
Texarkana, Texas
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Bufford sends McMaster some information concerning Louise Lateau during the previous Holy Week. He has translated it is in hopes that it may interest readers of the Freeman's Journal. He also sends a picture stained with the blood of the right hand of Louise Lateau. The authenticity of the picture is vouched for by Father Niels, pastor of Bois d' Hiuene? He has another copy of the picture and so is not depriving himself of it.
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1877 May 11
Franchi, A(lexander), Cardinal Prefect:
Rome, (Italy)
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, (Ohio)
The Sacred Congregation has received from Father Desiderius Callaert of the Diocese of Detroit a complaint against his removal from the parish of the Immaculate Conception in that diocese. The Sacred Congregation asks that Purcell call this matter to his ecclesiastical court for examination and decision since according to Decree 81 of the Plenary Council of Baltimore Itle III appeals from the decisions of suffragana are to be received by the metropolitans. no. 2. J.B. Agropio signs as secretary.
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1877 May 12
Piquette, Mrs.:
St. Joseph's College
to James F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She asks if the photographer is coming to Notre Dame on Wednesday as they will be there if it is pleasant.
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1877 May 13
Boudard, Father V(ictor):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Extract from the baptismal register at the Ursuline Convent in New Orleans. On June 25, 1848, Marie Valentine Jacqueline Joseph (D'Huart), born on December 28, 1840, the daughter of Louis Eugene Joseph d'Huart and Louise Genevieve Gillet, his wife, was baptised by Father N(apoleon) J(oseph) Perché. Her godfather was R. Lelièvre; her godmother, Mrs. Lelièvre.
VI-3-a - A.D.S. - (French) - 1p. - 4to. - {6}
1877 May 13
Paul, Daniel:
Rome, Italy
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He cannot send all of the biographical sketch in this letter. He will send the relics soon. His friend are wondering why his stories have not been appearing in the Ave Maria but they do not know the whole reason for this. He thanks Hudson for the remittance. The Holy Father's health is splendid but the Jubilee Celebration is endangering it. P.S. If Hudson published his diary he wants him to send half the remuneration to John Paul. Anyway send him $5 on receipt of this letter.
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1877 May 14
(Cusack), Sister Mary Francis Clare:
Kenmare, County Kerry, (Ireland)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
She is constantly getting letters from parties wanting to subscribe to the Ave Maria. Though she seriously disapproves of the ridicule on the Irish and Irish clergy in the "Battle of Criminaia?" and of Miss Howe's different style of writing of the awful mystery at Bois de Hrine (?) the family should be commended for their desire to shield Denise (?) from curiosity and from religious curiosity. Her confessor should not be accused of interested motives. Hudson will be offended at Sister Clare's plain speaking but she cannot help it as she is in a difficult position. She does not like to discourage the circulation of a serial bearing the name of "Mary" and valuable in many ways. She does not know what to reply to the letters she has received from perfect strangers. She mentioned the Ave Maria favorably in agency books, and that is why she is written to about it. She is glad Hudson is supplying space for some writers who cannot get on in England though they write well. Mr. de Vere tells Sister Clare that he cannot publish any more for some time as it has to be paid out of his limited income. She knows a man who could give Hudson some sketches of his travels. He is a gentleman of position and property but is in the same position as all the rest. She sees Hudson has Miss Drave (?) down too. She has a very influential connection in the Roman Convent but they are not usually the class to care for Catholic literature nor how books sell. She hopes Hudson's wish is to reach the mass of the people—it is they who need Catholic literature most. The Dublin Review, the Month, the Tablet are hardly self supporting and have a very limited circulation. Names are worth very little, useful at times when there is no corresponding advantage. She thinks the travels in the Holy Land would be very valuable to Hudson. Hudson is treating her with scant courtesy by not visiting her but it does not matter to her. If Hudson will open an agency with Washbourne, London, or Burns and Co. Sister Clare will tell the people to order through them. She has not time to attend to this herself, but it is on her conscience to let so many subscribers to the Ave Maria be lost. If Hudson does not attend to this she can do no more.
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(18)77 May 14
Hefferman, John C.:
Philadephia, P(ennsylvania)
to Ja(me)s A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Hefferman sends McMaster $5.40 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions and lists the 5 contributors.
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1877 May 15
Beck C.S.S.R., Father Bern(ar)d:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
to J(ames) (Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Beck sends McMaster $3.00 for the Freeman's Journal and asks McMaster to settle a theological question relating to the practice of round dancing which is growing up all over. He asks if a pastor may give his tacit approval to such dances at Church affairs and picnics for the purpose of raising money for the Church and if they would be legal for that purpose would not they be legal on other occasions where the pastor is not present, merely for pleasure's sake. Beck quotes from the council of Balt(imore) that pastors have a duty to warn their people about these dances which are revolting to every feeling of delicacy and propriety and are occassions of moral danger. Beck believes that such gatherings cannot be blessed by God because the name of Charity to the Church is used to cover a multitude of sins. One father here has said that his children learned more wickedness in one night as such a dance with the pastor present than they ever did. This question is of growing importance and rules concerning round dances in his paper and thus settle the matter.
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1877 May 15
Brennan, William:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to (Arch)bishop (Napoleon Joseph Perche:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Brennan wishes to call attention to certain facts that he feels (Perche) is not aware of. The Church of St. John the Baptist is a death trap because it is in such poor shape and is ready to collapse. The pastor Father (Thomas J.) Kenny does not realize how dangerous the situation is. The church itself cost double its value, as is the case with many Catholic institutions in the city. This injustice can be stopped by giving the work of building to the lowest bidder. Some of the clergy are beginning to realize this.
VI-3-a - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 4to. - {3}
1877 May 15
Columbanus, O.S.B., Father:
Atoka, Indian Territory
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Dom Columbanus has safely returned to the Indian Territory and thanks McMaster for making his return possible by giving him occasional mentions in his paper. He asks McMaster to send him his picture as he has promised to do. Columbanus says that the picture will reming him that there is someone back in civilization who is interested in mission work. Since he first met McMaster he recognized him as a true friend of the Benedictines. He thanks McMaster and promises to pray for his intentions. He sends his regards to his Rev. Father Prefect Apostolic and promises the prayers of his mission congregation for all those who are trying to aid them in the East.
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1877 May 15
Connelly, Peter:
Wyandotte, K(ansa)s
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
New York, (New York)
Connelly sends McMaster $2.00 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. He names the 5 contributors of the money, all members of St. Mary's Choir.
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1877 May 15
Raymond, Father J(ean) F(rancois):
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
List of churches, convents, and schools that Father (Gilbert) Raymond and Raymond have constructed in the parishes of St. Landry and Calcasieu and paid for largely with their own money from January 1855 until May 1877. The church at Washington was bought from their predecessor, Father (John F.) Raviol and various expenses incurred thereafter; for the church at (Bois) Mallet land was bought, for the church of Bayou Boeuf land had been given but expenses were incurred for the church, pews, and fences; for the church of Calcasieu; for the church of Port Barré; and repairs for the church at Villeplate. The church at Opelousas belongs to the trustees. The Raymonds have asked nothing for themselves while they remained there, but if they must leave because of illness or replacement, it would be just that a small settlement be made. For the church at Chataigner they have spent none of their money. They paid money for St. Mary's Academy. They also paid for the Convent of the Immaculate Conception. Everything was paid for with their money alone. A transfer was made to the diocese under Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.) on condition that this establishment be maintained at Opelousas. According to an understanding with Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc they hoped to remain there always. They hope that through Perché's goodness they will continue to remain there. If obliged to leave, it would seem just that an arrangement be made with some (religious) community such as was the case with Father (Charles M.) Menard, who had built a convent at Thibodaux and ceded it to the Sisters of Mount Carmel. They also made expenditures for St. Joseph's School for colored children. For eleven years they worked together and paid together. For the last twelve years he has worked alone and paid alone.
VI-3-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 4to. - {16}
(1877) May 18
Russell, S.J., Father Matthew:
Dublin, (Ireland)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
Russell marks this "private" because he wants Hudson to use the other introductory note if he prints his May carols. The reason he parades his name and editorship is to gain notoriety and money for his magazine, "The Irish Monthly".
Enclosure:1877 May 18
Russell, S.J., Father Matthew:
Dublin, (Ireland)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
Russell sends some poems which he wrote and printed some years ago.
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1877 May 22
Kelly, J(ames) R.:
Sacket's Harbor, N(ew) Y(ork)
to (Henry F.) Brownson:
(Detroit, Michigan)
Kelly arrived home safely with his wife. He thanks Henry for the three pleasant days in Detroit and is happy to have visited his relative in Lyons whom he had not seen in fifteen years. Kelly is grateful to Mr. and Mrs. Brownson and Van Dykes.
II-3-a - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {1}
1877 May 23
Joos, Father Ed(ward), Administrator:
Detroit, (Michigan)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell):
(of Cincinnati, Ohio)
He received a letter from Bishop (Casper Borgess) who arrived safely and in good health. He also received a letter from Rome notifying Borgess that Father (Desiderius) Callaert had appealed to the S(acred) Congregation for his removal from Marshall and that the case had been referred to Purcell. Should he do any more than notify Borgess? Father (Frederic) Eis, about whom Purcell wrote, does not belong to this diocese, but to that of Marquette.
II-5-f - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {4}
1877 May 23
Murray, John O'Kane:
Brooklyn, (New York)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He thanks Hudson for the copies of the Ave Maria and for the excellent review of the "History". He thinks Hudson was too lenient in his criticism. He orders Hudson not to mince any words in the review of the "Prose and Poetry of Ireland" if he finds something in it which deserves censure.
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1877 May 24
Monnin, Mary:
Plum, (New York)
to James Alphonsus McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Mary Monnin sends McMaster 25¢ as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. She lists the 11 contributors of the money, and all promise to say the Hail Marys.
I-2-b - A.L.S. - 3p. - 12mo. - {1}
1877 May 25
Howe, Frances:
Fort Wayne, Indiana
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She mailed an installment of "Aunt Winifred" to Father Egidius Henneman, O.S.B., asking him to search for any statements not in conformity with the laws of the church. She believed he is well suited to do this since he spent several years in Rome and is therefore very well versed on the customs and laws of Rome in this regard. They did this because they always want to print the complete truth for which they will gladly sacrifice their own falsely conceived ideas in favor of the doctrines taught by the Church. Since they have not received the corrected manuscript they wonder whether Egidius did not send it directly to Hudson. She states that Hudson must think that they have never been in Rome because they have never offered to write about it. Although they had seen most of the shrines, art galleries, etc. of Rome they did not think that their short visit qualified them to write competently about the Eternal City. They believe that Miss (Eliza Allen) Starr is doing one of the few good stories on Rome.
X-2-d - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1877 May 26
King, Mrs. Charles:
Ashland, (Pennsylvania)
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
King sends McMaster 50¢ as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions.
I-2-b - A.L.S. - 1p. - 16 to - {1}
1877 May 27
Zindorf, P. D.:
Dayton, Ohio
to James Alphonsus McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Zindorf sends McMaster $22.30 as mission dues to aid the Society of St. Michael for the Indian Missions. The young men of the St. Vincent de Paul Association have donated $2.18 of this money and the remainder has been collected by Margaret G. Zindorf. In all, 126 people have contributed. McMaster has the names of some of these and so Zindorf lists 66 new contributors, all of whom promise to say the Hail Mary daily.
I-2-b - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1877 (May 28)
Cusack, Sister M(ary) F(rancis) Clare:
Kenmare, County Kerry, (Ireland)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
She will do as Hudson rules about the Ave Maria. She is very much obliged to Hudson for putting in the Pope's letter. She thinks she has the length and breadth and some of the prejudice. It began with poor Dr. (Orestes) Brownson's petty jealousy at the large circulation of the "Nuns Advice." She has had letters from Protestant heads of families — perfect strangers — saying the good it had done and it ended as before — in a "clique", who fancy they are all Americans. If they are persons who are capable of having prejudice removed, it is right for the Isle of religion that it should be done and she thanks Hudson gratefully for his kind efforts. If there is any book that Hudson would like, she will mail it to him. She is glad the prejudice is confined to a small clique. (Darcy) McGee, editor of the Ill(ustrated) Weekly wrote her an urgent letter asking for a tale and saying he would pay her whatever she asked. She replied it was out of the question, she could not possibly find time. His reply dated New York, April 14, 1877, expressed regret that her time was completely occupied and that he would not have the pleasure of laying before the eyes of his readers the story. And he hoped that she would keep his proposition in mind. She has since had very urgent letters from one of the largest publishing houses in New England about writing a subscription book for them to publish. She has not decided yet whether she will do it or not. They do not care about Catholic interest, for them it is merely a venture of gain. She is thankful that Hudson understands her perfectly and she writes to him freely. McGee has also besieged her to let him have her photo for his paper. He said she must be aware that she is a great favorite particularly with the reading portion of the people. There are two sides to the story that she is not popular. The Angelus must last six months — it is no circulation — and anyway it would not interfere with the Ave Maria.
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1877 May 29
Dorsey, Anna Hansen:
Washington, (D.C.)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She was glad to receive Hudson's letter. She regrets that she did not meet the Father (Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C.) with whom she has been corresponding relative to writing for the Ave Maria. In their last letters they had got off the track and were quite frank with their personal opinions of each other. Her health has improved but she is still suffering from a rheumatic ailment. She is happy to learn that Hudson and the readers of the Ave Maria want her to resume writing for the magazine but her physician and her children believe that a long respite from mental strain would have the best effect on her health. Therefore she will not do any writing for the Ave Maria in the near future. She thinks the story "Aunt Winifred" is serving a useful purpose. She wants her name withdrawn from the list of contributors to the Ave Maria since she is not contributing anything. She is enclosing the last letter Father sent her which she wants returned as soon as Hudson reads it. She asks where Hudson will be sent if he leaves Notre Dame.
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1877 May 29
Howe, Frances:
Fort Wayne, Indiana
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She states that they received the opinion of Father Egidius (Henneman, O.S.B.) on the manuscript but because they did not have time to write a letter they sent his letter directly. Egidius' letter is not to be interpreted as an order to Hudson since it was not intended to be read by him and it was merely an answer to some questions she asked him. Her sister's addition to the manuscript was not meant to contradict Egidius but to show that orchestral music is not uncanonical and it appears in Papal Chapels. The gentleman she refers to is indignant that people that have never been in Rome should discredit her statements in the manuscript. She does not want Hudson to infer that they oppose real reform but she believes that many people misunderstand the spirit of the reform. She does not think that the Freeman's Journal represents the canon laws of Rome. They asked Egidius to cut out the names of Haydn and Mozart if they were forbidden composers and to add two others. She wants Hudson to return Henneman's letter.
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1877 May 29
Huffell, Mrs. F.:
Whitmore,
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Huffell sends McMaster $1.25 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions.
I-2-b - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12 mo - {1}
1877 May 29
Purcell, J(ohn) B(aptist), Archbishop of Cincinnati:
Cincinnati, Ohio
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He thanks Hudson for the 1876 volume of the Ave Maria. Because of his weak eyes he has been doing very little reading lately. He thought Father (Edward F Sorin, C.S.C.) was going to make a pilgrimage to Rome. This would have been almost the only inducement for Purcell to go.
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1877 May 29
Tripipi, Luigi:
Rome, (Italy)
to James Alphonsus McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Tripipi acknowledges the receipt of 100 lira from Miss (Ella B) Edes for McMaster and the Freeman's Journal for the celebration of the Episcopal Jubilee of Pope Pius IX.
I-2-b - A.L.S. - (Italian) - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}
1877 May 30
(Brownson), Orestes (A. Jr.):
Dubuque, Iowa
to (Henry F. Brownson):
(Detroit, Michigan)
Orestes hopes Henry will not be offended at this letter since what he says is not particularly pleasing. So far Orestes has been paying fifty dollars a month but this summer wants to move out onto the farm and build a house since material and labor are very low now. He has pinched for this, but times have been hard for him so he asks Henry to lend him $100 or $200 for a year with interest. Henry will be of the utmost assistance if he can help Orestes by getting him started on a farm where his large family can help themselves earn a living. Orestes thinks his salary as school-teacher will enable him to pay it back. Moving out on the farm will save fuel expenses which amounted to over $100 for Food last year as well as rent money. Besides the opportunity to raise a crop will get Orestes out of poverty so hard to bear. He has delayed writing in the hopes that there nights be some more of their father's estate available but supposes there is no use expecting help in that direction.
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1877 May 30
Gibbons, Bishop James:
Richmond, V(irgini)a
to J(ohn) O'K(ane) Murray:
(Brooklyn, Long Island)
Gibbons thanks Murray for his congratulations. He is pleased that "Faith of Our Fathers" gives satisfaction to Murray. His aim has been condensation and clearness. P.S. Murray's casual observation that he has been giving catechism lessons on Sunday raises him higher, in Gibbons' observation, than even his successful authorship.
I-1-d - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {1}
1877 May 30
Murray, John O'Kane:
Brooklyn, L. I. (New York)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He encloses a manuscript for the Ave Maria along with a short article concerning the fact that Pope Pius IX has sent his special Apostolic Benediction to Murray besides showing his approval of Murray's book, "History of the Catholic Church in the United States", by including it in his private library. Murray does not believe he deserves this recognition but he is very grateful for it. He thanks Hudson for the copy of "Behold thy Master" and he asks for another copy of the Ave Maria of May 19th.
X-2-d - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1877 May 31
Schaper, Fr(ederick):
Adrian, (Michigan)
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Schaper sends McMaster $2.30 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions and lists the 22 contributors. He also sends $2.50 for his subscription to the Freeman's Journal.
I-2-b - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12 mo - {1}
1877 May 31
Finn, Lawrence:
Edgefield, Tenn(essee)
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Finn sends McMaster $14.70 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. He lists the names of the 38 contributors of the money.
I-2-b - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8 vo - {1}