1879 Apr. 1
Dorsey, Anna Hanson:
Washington, (District of Columbia)
to
Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She rejoices in the fact that her child is rapidly convalescing. She knows the cause of her recovery is due to the prayers of the holy souls at Notre Dame. She thanks Hudson and all of them for these prayers. Her book will be out in May. Sadlier's has sent her contracts to sign and will pay her ten per cent on every copy sold. They have made no mention of when the publishing costs should be paid. She wants to know if she has the right to publish "Adrift". She thinks she has but wants to be sure before she negotiates with the publishers. Dorsey asks Hudson to advance her $150.00 for her writings in the Ave Maria as she is in dire need for financial assistance due to the illness of her child. Her children will refund the money if she dies before the stories are all written. "Cyril's Vocation" is charming. She wonders if it was first written in England or for the Ave Maria.
X-2-e - A.L.S. - 5pp. - crown 8vo. - {1}
1879 Apr. 1
M(orris), W(illiam) G.:
Vicksburg, Mississippi
to
(James F. Edwards):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He sends Edwards his photo. Sister Xavier at the Convent of Mercy made him a present of a prayer. He will go to confession Saturday.
XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1879 Apr. 2
Hopkins, P.B.:
Binghamton, N(ew) Y(ork)
to
Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
Hopkins expresses a desire to take the Ave Maria but he cannot afford to pay cash for it. He would be willing to send stories to Hudson to pay for the subscription cost. He has just finished a story that he believes would be suitable for the children's department.
X-2-e - A.L.S. - 1p. crown - 8vo. - {1}
1879 Apr. 2
Lambing, (Father) A(ndrew) A.:
(Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
to
Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Lambing received the cover of "Mixed Marriages" and the advertisements. He is satisfied with the cover but would like a minor change in the introductory remarks. He encloses a map of Pittsburgh and has marked the church and the Cathedral on it.
X-2-e - A.L.S. - 2pp. crown - 8vo. - {1}
1879 Apr. 2
LeCozic, Father H(yacint)he:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to
Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché):
After a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Roman Catholic Society, convoked in the name of Father (Gilbert) Raymond, vice-president, and Father (Gustave A.) Rouxel, administrator, LeCozic was told to send the last dispatch which is even more depressing than the first two. The creditors in the bankruptcy of the Memphis company are seizing everything they can in order to cover themselves. The judgment was against the diocese (New Orleans) for $12,000. The situation is critical. (Perché) has already received the detailed accounts that he requested. They fear that if there is not a prompt remedy the Memphis creditors will be imitated by many others. The business of the banks which was also critical several days ago is beginning to recover. However, they cannot count on them for assistance. Everyone is well. They expect Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray today.
VI-3-a - A.L.S. - (French) 2pp. - 4to. - {5}
1879 Apr. 2
Meagher, T(homas) F(rancis):
Chicago, (Illinois)
to
William J. Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
Meagher was unable to contact Onahan at his office, and is willing to meet him at any time during the week up to nine O'clock at night.
IX-1-a - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1879 Apr. 2
(Place), Charles Philippe, Archbishop of:
Rennes, (France)
to
Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché):
(Place) thanks (Perché) for his letter. He is proud for his diocese for the honor he conferred upon it by entrusting the destinies of the diocese of Natchitoches to one of its sons (Bishop Francis Xavier Leray). The newspapers bring them new details of the ravages made (in New Orleans) by the yellow fever.
VI-3-a - L.S. - (French) 3pp. - 4to. - {3}
1879 Apr. 2
Starr, Eliza Allen:
(Chicago, Illinois)
to
Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (CSC):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Miss Starr wants to know why her articles were not printed even though she has been paid for them. She expected to see them printed. She wants Hudson to tell her his terms and then she will tell him what she thinks of them. Professor (James) Edwards told her that Hudson was coming to Chicago and she expects a long visit from him when he comes, also that Father (Thomas) Vagnier is to assist Hudson as proof reader. She asks to be remembered to her friends at S(ain)t Mary's.
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(1879) Apr. 3
Dorsey, A(nna) H(anson):
Washington, (D. C.)
to
Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Mrs. Dorsey's daughter, Mrs. Eastman, is still suffering. She is hoping three more chapters will complete the story and it may stretch into May. She will send more manuscript next week. Brother Stanislaus called to see her. She was pleased with his intelligence and cultivation of mind. He told her many things that interested her and spoke to her of a book, "De Sauley's Dead Sea", which she obtained at the Capitol Library. Brother Stanislaus did not call again. She would like to write a long letter but she is tired and is sure Hudson realizes her intentions. She asks Hudson if a novena can be said for the restoration of her daughter's health. Her son-in-law is using water of Lourdes and there is a novena being said for him in 5 or 6 places. She asks "Is life worth living?"
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1879 April 3
Francis, C.S.F., Brother:
Chicago, (Illinois)
to
James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Brother Francis encloses $20. for the Peter's Pence fund and lists the 11 contributors of the money. He does not wish his name to be published as a donor.
I-2-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1879 Apr. 3
Laverielle (?), Fr. ( ):
Lyon, (France)
to
(Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
Notre Dame, Ind.
In reply to Hudson's letter of March 17, he accepts with pleasure the offer to exchange the "Missions Catholiques" for the "Ave Maria". He has received the check for 28 francs and has entered Hudson's subscription to "(Le) Foyer" for one year at 15.10 and to the "J(ourn)al du Jeunesse" at 11.10, leaving 1.80 to Hudson's credit. If he wishes to continue the "Journal du Jeunesse" for another six months this sum can be applied to the subscription price.
X-2-e - A.L.S. - (French) 2pp. - 12vo - {1}
1879 Apr. 3
O(wen), Father W(illiam) H(enry):
Warren Co(unty), N(ew) J(ersey)
to
Father D(aniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Owen sends some lines that Hudson printed years ago referring to his mother. God answered his prayers and Owen would like Hudson to find room for the enclosed in the Ave Maria. He would like a copy of that edition.
X-2-e - A.L.S. - 2pp. crown - 8vo. - {1}
1879 Apr. 4
Emery, S(usan) L.:
Dorchester, Mass(achusetts)
to
(Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
Notre Dame, Indiana
Miss Emery thanks Hudson for the promptness and wants copies of the story sent to Miss Churchill in Boston. She would like some extra copies herself of the number containing "Prayer of a Loving Soul".
X-2-e - A.L.S. postcard - 1p. {1}
1879 April 6
Coleman, Daniel:
Fort Riley, Kansas
to
James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
New York, (New York)
Coleman sends McMaster $2 for the Peter's Pence fend. Sickness has prevented his sending it sooner.
I-2-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1879 Apr. 7
Bennett, John:
Sunman, Ind(iana)
to
Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Bennett sends Hudson a copy of the testimonials he sends to Catholic papers. So far he has disposed of about 100 copies. Bennett has received a letter from a Protestant friend saying that at some date she may answer his arguments on religion, and he also has a Baptist youth taking instructions. Bennett cannot understand why so many Protestants will not try to become better people as most of them write and tell him that they are too far gone to change their moral life now. A Catholic missionary among the Indians has sent for copies. (Testimonials containing a printed formal letter to editor and quotations in praise of his letter enclosed.)
X-2-e - A.L.S. - 2pp. - crown 8vo. - {1}
1879 Apr. 7
Gannon, Ellen T.:
East Boston, Mass(achusetts)
to
Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Mrs. Gannon sends $2.00 postage for her Ave Maria to cover thirteen years as she is a life subscriber. She thanks Hudson for sending the Lourdes water but requests prayers and more water for the health of her son who has been released from the hospital as incurable, and for her husband who are addicted to drinking and for one of her grandchildren who is partially paralyzed.
X-2-e - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 16mo. - {1}
(18)79 April 7
Kersting, Father A(nton):
Belleville, Ill(inoi)s
to
(James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Kersting asks that his Freeman's Journal be discontinued for reasons already known to McMaster. He wishes to know how much he owes for the paper and expresses his intentions of renewing his subscription as soon as the Bishop (Peter Joseph Baltes) lifts the interdict.
I-2-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1879 Apr. 8
M(eany), M(ary) L.:
Phila(delphi)a, P(ennsylvani)a
to
Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She is glad to hear that Hudson received the manuscript of the "Pilgrimage". She will send the two first days of the "Month of Mary" and the preface for the number in advance and, following that, portions each week in time for publication.
X-2-e - A.L.S. - 1p. - crown 8vo. - {1}
1879 Apr. 10
Catholic Telegraph:
List of donations for Archbishop John B. Purcell. Approval of Purcell of new publications.
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1879 Apr. 10
F.:
Clearfield, P(ennsylvani)a
to
(James Alphonsus McMaster):
New York, (New York)
F. sends McMaster $1. for the Peter's Pence fund, and $1. for the Indian Missions of Father Isidore Robot (O.S.B.), Indian T(erritor)y.
I-2-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1879 Apr. 10
Shields, Ja(me)s:
Kansas City, M(iss)o(uri)
to
W(illiam) J. Onahan:
Chicago, Ill(inoi)s
Shields, recuperating from a cold at the Sisters Hospital, has read Onahan's last letter, and will perform his request gladly. He states it would be well, were a certain party to give "the place" to Onahan. Onahan has a friend in John Wentworth who might help. He encloses a letter to Mr. Harrison. (No enclosure.)
IX-1-a - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1879 Apr. 11
De Sales, Sister M.:
(sister-servant at the) Retreat (or Catholic insane asylum)
Detroit, Michigan
to
J(ames F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She encloses a photograph of her brother which was taken from the only one she had, and which was taken after death. The features are excellent, and it is a good likeness of him.
XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1879 Apr. 11
French, (Rev.), S.J.:
Houghton, L.I., Mich(igan)
to
(Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
French has just returned from his last sermon and thinks of the quiet retreat where Hudson is keeping his Holy Day. He believes that Holy Week brings us closer to God than any other season of the year. French thanks Hudson for the crucifix that he sent and for the translation of Father Stone's poem which is beautiful and accurate. He is going to return the papers that Hudson sent to him as soon as he has them all read. French does not wish that Hudson be a victim of hay fever unless Hudson would visit him if he were sick. He may write to someone in authority who would compel Hudson to take a vacation this summer before his health breaks down, and then French would try to get Hudson up to Lake Superior.
X-2-e - A.L.S. - 4pp. - crown 8vo. - {1}
1879 Apr. 11
Roquerbe, Eugene:
Mobile, (Alabama)
to
Father (Joseph Anstaett) Anstaedt:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Some time ago the French consul sent Roquerbe a letter from (Anstaett) and told him what he had communicated to him directly. After the two letters he felt offended and therefore did not reply. A little later he received a visit from a lawyer concerning that unfortunate property. His first thought was to return all the deeds not wanting to hear anything more about it. Now he is ready to pay the $374 but only when he has received a new deed without reference to any mortgage held by Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph) Perché and signed by Perché himself. He will not pay any more legal expenses. (Anstaett) indicated that he wanted the money no later than April 20. He will have it if he sends the deed.
VI-3-a - A.L.S. - (French) 5pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1879 Apr. 12
Carrier, C.S.C., Father Joseph C.:
Montreal, Canada
to
Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
Carrier sends a contribution to Hudson for the Ave Maria for whose success he prays fervently. He wishes that he had time and talent to contribute to it regularly but it is quite impossible as he has six classes, no books, no library, and poor health. He hopes a day may come when his wish will be fulfilled. He thanks Hudson for the letter. He prizes Hudson's friendship as Hudson is so sincere and upright. He has many things to write but will wait until they meet. P.S. He asks Hudson to tell Father (F.) Bigelow that he has not received the Scholastic and the boys are very anxious to get them.
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1879 Apr. 12
Ffrench, N.J. O'Connell:
Sacramento, Cal(ifornia)
to
Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
Ffrench sends a story and a sketch by his mother and will be satisfied with whatever Hudson thinks they are worth. His purse is very lean and he is unable to help himself. He asks Hudson to keep the affair private. Ffrench wants to get enough money together so he can take a trip east as California does not agree with him. If the Ave Maria does not pay for contributions, Hudson is to use them as he sees fit.
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1879 Apr. 13
Russell, S.J., Matthew:
Dublin, (Ireland)
to
Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
Russell sends an article to Hudson for the Ave Maria that has never been printed and will send a longer piece about the Blessed Virgin later. He hopes that Hudson's health has improved as he has many years of work ahead of him on the Ave Maria and wishes him a happy Easter.
X-2-e - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 32mo. - {1}
1879 Apr. 14
Emery, S(usan) L.:
Dorchester, (Massachusetts)
to
Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She sends a poem very dear to her over which she has worked for some time. She asks Hudson if he knows of any case where the mother was placed in a room with her infant by persons who wished her to deny her Faith, but was not allowed to go to it unless she denied the Lord, thus watching the infant starve. She has heard of it in connection with Japanese Martyrdom in September of 1624. It was told by a Protestant and she wants the Catholic original. While Monica (the mother) was being tortured, our Christians, Caius, Pinas, Organtine, Tanxu and his wife Lucy, were being martyred by slow fire. It is supposed to have taken place in western Japan at Nangasaqui. She has been praying to Our Lady for 17 months, saying the Memorare for certain things, and now it seems the answers are beginning to come. She asks Hudson to ask the Virgin to make her obey and to give her the blessing she craves.
X-2-e - A.L.S. - 3 pp. - 8vo - {1}
1879 Apr. 14
Scravendyke, Mrs. Lucie G.:
Philadelphia, Penn(sylvani)a
to
Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Mrs. Scravendyke is very happy that her "Easter Story" appeared in the Ave Maria and thanks Hudson for the extra copies he sent to her. She asks Hudson's advice on her stories, and she is sending another one which she would like to have published, as it has been written to gratify, entertain, and instruct, the same family who are looking for its appearance in the Ave Maria.
X-2-e - A.L.S. - 2pp. - crown 8vo. - {1}
1879 April 15
Carroll, John C.,:
Vandalia, Ill(inoi)s
to
James Alphonsus McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Carroll sends McMaster $3.10 which he owes on the Freeman's Journal. He is sorry to have to discontinue his paper but Bishop (Peter Joseph Baltes of Alton, Illinois) has placed an interdict upon the paper and has forbidden them to read it. The paper should not be sent until further orders are received.
I-2-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
(1879) Apr. 15
O'Meara, Kathleen:
Paris, (France)
to
Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Miss O'Meara had hoped to send Hudson a souvenir from Pere Lacordaire for Easter but her friend, P. Chocarne, who promised it to her was called away to preach at Orleans and has not returned. She asks Hudson to have a few copies of "Cyril" struck off from the Ave Maria type before it is dispersed if it is possible. She wanted to have some copies printed in London but it was too expensive, and the printers told her that once the type was set it was a trifle. 3000 men have received communion during Lent at N(otre) Dame, and the churches have been packed. Twenty employees, in order to testify against the bill for suppressing religious education sent their children from secular to religious schools, have been dismissed and are now pennyless. She wishes they would dismiss the Sisters of Charity as the people would revolt in 24 hours, but the devil is too cunning for that. Sends Easter joys.
X-2-e - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 8vo - {1}
(1879) Apr. 16
Dorsey, Anna Hanson:
Washington, (D.C.)
to
Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Hudson's letter received. Proofs from New York to correct have prevented her from answering it sooner. The publishers of the book "Tangled Paths" are Sadlier and Co. of New York. It will be ready in May. She would like Hudson to notice the story in the Ave Maria. She wants Hudson to bury the request she made, and is sure if the matter had rested with Hudson, it would not have been denied. She encloses a few lines for Father (Edward) Sorin.
X-2-e - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {1}
1879 Apr. 16
Imoda, S.J., Father C.:
Fort Shaw, Montana
to
(James Alphonsus McMaster):
N(ew) Y(ork), (New York)
Imoda sends McMaster $5, for the Peter's Pence fund. The money is from Thomas Moran and four others.
I-2-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
(1879) Apr. 17
Lambing, (Father) Andrew A.:
Pittsburgh, P(ennsylvani)a
to
F(athe)r (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He does not have his house in order after moving and he is occupied by another task that will not last long. He is sorry to lose any of the argument from his manuscript but is glad Hudson took the one he did. He would like Hudson to send him the press notices, as he expects to deal with the question of matrimony in the future. He has been engaged for several years in collecting material for such work but cannot say when it will be undertaken. Hudson may send 50 copies, as he does not know how many may be sold and would like to know if there is any reduction to a bookseller who would take a large number. He thinks he could sell 100 copies or more if a percentage was given to them like on other books. A mission begins in his church next week and he wants the manuscript so he can do dispose of some then. Hudson visiting him would be no ordinary pleasure.
X-2-e - A.L.S. - 2pp. - royal 8vo. - {1.}
1879 Apr. 17
dePombriay, H(enri):
St. Louis, (Missouri)
to
Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Since writing his last letter to Hudson respecting the propagation of the faith, dePombriay has met Father Damen to whom he gave a detailed account of the idea. Damen has known him since he was a boy and he has left everything in his hands, but is very grateful to Hudson for his interest. If Damen ever stops at Notre Dame, dePombriary wants Hudson and Damen to compare notes. He has sent a request to M. Janvier to get permission for Hudson to bless St. Benedict Medals and the only answer he has received is Medals and prayers, but dePombriay thinks perhaps that M. Janvier is waiting for the Archbishop of New Orleans to visit him before answering. He finds a difference in the prayers he sent and those in France. He has already distributed about a hundred of the St. Benedict medals and he gives Hudson the results, but he wishes that the circumstances not be published. On the 3rd anniversary of M. Dupont's death dePombriay met a friend to whom he gave a St. Benedict medal for his happy death. Before evening, while walking along, the pavement crumbled behind de Pombriay's friend but his friend was safe. A young lady visited dePombriay from California and dePombriay gave her to read M. Dupont's life and some prophecies. Last summer it was realized that these prophecies came true. After this young lady went to New Orleans he sent her a medal of St. Benedict, and on Easter Sunday she amazed everyone by making her first Communion, having taken instructions from the Jesuit college. He hopes that Hudson will see his father a catholic and tells him to pray to St. Benedict.
X-2-e - A.L.S. - 4pp. - crown 8vo - {1}
1879 Apr. 19
Parker, Eliza R.:
Bedford Springs, K(entuck)y
to
Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Miss Parker is sending Hudson a story for the May issue of the Ave Maria even though she has not asked his permission. She is going to use the proceeds, if accepted, to buy the materials for a shawl which is going to raffle off for the benefit of Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell's creditors. She hopes to raise fifty or sixty dollars, Part of the story is true.
X-2-e - A.L.S. - 1p. - crown 8vo. - {2}
1879 Apr. 20
Carrington, Mrs. Louisa:
Rossmore, ( )
to
Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She has received Hudson's letter and is grateful for Hudson's kind feelings. There is no man she would rather see than Father Provincial (Alexis Granger) as she has a peculiar interest in him. Father Provincial showed a Catholic interest in her and sent her Lourdes Water which was used in her husband's dying hours and was the only sacred thing around, as he was surrounded by his bigoted relations who seemed to have everything their own way. But she does not believe they had their own way. She believes the Lord is faithful in His promises to a believing wife, and He sent succor by a Provincial she had never seen. She tells Hudson that Hudson's church was the first church consecrated to the Sacred Heart and during her convent days she gave her first donation to it and it has occupied a place in her heart ever since. She had hoped to send more but was unable to and God again protected her and rendered her able to live independently for life while her bigoted relations are so poor they can barely pay their taxes. She has reduced the magnificence of her late establishment and melted all her silver for the service of the Altar and for a Purgatorial Chapel. But her heart has ever been at Notre Dame and with Father Granger. She is getting old and her journeys must be discontinued, so Father Provincial and she will have to meet in the Kingdom of Heaven. P.S. She encloses a mite for the Ave Maria, she is going to Providence, R(hode) I(sland), and would like to have her Ave Maria sent to Father (John) Bapst, S.J., in Providence.
X-2-e - A.L.S. - 4pp. - crown 8vo. - {2}
(1879) Apr. 21
Dorsey, Anna H(anson):
Washington, D. C.
to
Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Hudson's letter was received and she regrets she cannot write the May article for him, as there are two ill persons in the house. Two more chapters will finish it making 18 in all and she does not know how she got through this chapter. She thanks Hudson for not hurrying her. It will cost the magazine a few dollars more, but that was not in her calculations as she was afraid it would ruin her work to chop it off abruptly. Her books and letters are on their way to Rome to be presented to the Holy Father by the Archbishop of Baltimore. Bishop John J. Keane sent her a letter in Latin. The best efforts of her pen have been for the Ave Maria. The Holy Father should send her the coveted blessing. She asks Hudson to notice in his issue of the Ave Maria that the Lippincotts of Philadelphia have brought out a new and cheaper edition of her book "Nora Brady's Vow and Mona the Vestal". The first is a story of the rebellion of 1848 and the second of the period of the introduction of Christianity into Ireland by St. Patrick. She has a royalty on the sales and would like to have Hudson compliment it, and also Hudson's friend that wrote the notice of "Tangled Paths." She has trouble with the Sadliers as the statement they sent was in error, and then they sent her an honest one with the balance due her. She would have never seen it except for Mr. Phillip. She believes publishers to be the greatest rogues living. Her son-in-law has received the sacraments after 28 years which is the result of the Novena. Her daughter Angela is free from any acute suffering. Mrs. Dorsey wishes she could get her to Lourdes. She has received the scholastic and shall read the papers on the Holy Land. De Lauley's (?) book has made her feel as if she had lived there, and the papers will be like re-visiting the scenes. She hopes Brother Stanislaus is better. This chapter is the love story of Both and she thinks the young people will enjoy it. Hudson should inform her when he receives it.
X-2-e - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 8vo. - {1}
1879 (Apr.) 21
Hennemann, O.S.B., Father Aegidius:
Little Rock, Ark(ansas)
to
Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Father Hennemann wrote a letter of condolence to Mrs. Howe after hearing of the death of Rose Howe. Father Hennemann will leave Little Rock and return to Europe and of course is bound by obedience to go. He has no hope of visiting Notre Dame or seeing Father Hudson again, but he gives his thanks for the many kindnesses that have been shown to him by Notre Dame and by Hudson. He will try to send something back of interest for the Ave Maria. N.B. His health is improving steadily and is better now than he has been in years. He will try to visit Rome on his way home.
X-2-e - A.L.S. - 3pp. - crown 8vo. - {2}
1879 Apr. 22
Egan, Maurice F(rancis):
(New York, New York)
to
Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Egan is sending Hudson a pamphlet that is not for notice but just for Hudson's personal use. Egan received Hudson's remittance and will write a long letter later. He asks for a photograph.
X-2-e - A.L.S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}
1879 April 22
Markoe, M.D.:
St. Paul, (Minnesota)
to
James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
New York, (New York)
Markoe sends McMaster $14.18 for the Indian Missions.
I-2-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1879 Apr. 22
M(eany), M(ary) L.:
Phila(delphia), (Pennsylvania)
to
Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Miss Meany hopes that her story. St. Martin, was not too late. She returns the Magazine with it and thanks Hudson for the loan. She will send more copy soon. She thanks Hudson for his note and for the remittance it contained. She will keep the money toward her poor St. Patrick's monthly.
X-2-e - A.L.S. - 1p. - crown 8vo. - {1}
1879 Apr. 22
O'Reilly, Father B(ernard):
New York, (New York)
to
Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
O'Reilly sends his appreciation to Hudson for the good his journal is doing throughout the land. He sends the "Two Bridges" by Mr. Carleton, which is his first attempt to help create a pure and elevating popular literature. He feels as though it will be safe in the hands of the young people. He plans to write a series of similar popular and attractive books. O'Reilly believes that his end must be near, as he has been forty years a priest.
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1879 Apr. 22
Seton, D.D., Father Robert:
Jersey City, N(ew) J(ersey)
to
D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
It has been a long time since Seton has sent Hudson anything, and he feels like a culprit when he receives the Ave Maria regularly. He offers Hudson a recent lecture of his for the Ave Maria. It is to be used as Hudson sees fit, and if he thinks it useless he may throw it away. He wishes to be remembered to all his kind friends of Notre Dame.
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1879 Apr. 23
dePombriay, H(enri):
S(ain)t Louis, M(iss)o(uri)
to
Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
DePombriay expresses his sympathy to Hudson concerning the fire of which he has just read in the Telegraph, and everyone he meets grieves at the disaster. He asks to translate a sermon of the 3rd Conference of Notre Dame, Paris. Hudson's manuscripts must all be burned.
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1879 Apr. 24
New York Observer
Letter sent in by a Catholic to which answer is made by the Observer. The letter accuses the paper of bigotry and animosity in its attacks on Archbishop John B. Purcell and the Church.
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1879 Apr. 24
S(tarr), E(liza) A(llen):
(Chicago, Illinois)
to
Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
She has sent her sketch of Miss Rose Howe to her mother to insure its correctness as well as their approval. It may be sent directly to Hudson and it may be returned to Miss Starr. She asks Hudson to remember her father on the 26th as that is the anniversary of his death.
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1879 Apr. 24
S(tarr), E(liza) A(llen):
(Chicago, Illinois)
to
Father Daniel E. Hudson, (C.S.C.):
Notre Dame, Indiana
She sent a card this morning to Hudson forgetting the fire. At first she thought the whole school was gone but learned that the building with the Dome and the Statue, the Infirmary, and the "Old Men's home" were untouched. She hopes that the Ave Maria office was saved. She wonders if her Appian Way is safe as it could not be rewritten. She would like to have it published if it is in existence.
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(1879) Apr. 25
Emery, S(usan) L.:
Dorchester, (Massachusetts)
to
Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Miss Emery is sending this manuscript with a depression very unusual to her, as she usually seems cool to weigh her work but now she is troubled. She has not heard from Hudson. She is afraid her poem was not suitable for the Ave Maria. The opening article of the number received today delighted her as she likes anything that makes devotion to our Divine Queen. She shall be seen and known by all men as Our Lady, as one who does not have to make apologies. She hears nothing from "The Month" and wants to know if she may send the manuscripts.
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1879 Apr. 26
Hickey, P(atrick) V.:
New York, (New York)
to
Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
The dreadful news of Notre Dame reached Mr. Hickey in Albany on his way to New York (City) and he has not been able to write a letters of condolence. He is writing an article for the Catholic Review which will show his sorrow for Hudson's misfortune. It is curious that they were discussing fire on Monday and on Wednesday Notre Dame was in ashes. Hickey is sure that Our Lady will lighten this great cross. He hopes the Ave Maria escaped, as he has not heard how great the disaster was or what was saved.
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1879 April 26
Conrardy, L(ambert) L:
Umatillo (Indian) Reservation
Pendleton, Oregon
to
Henry (F.) Brownson:
(Detroit, Michigan)
Conrardy makes Henry's acquaintance through Miss Ruth (?) Elbers (?). He would have been happy to have known Henry's illustrious father, (Orestes A. Brownson). Conrardy had heard of (Brownson) before he had come to this country and had known that he was a convert. Conrardy had read the "Convert" and the "American Republic" but has been unable to procure the Review. He will ask Archbishop (Francis N.) Blanchet of Oregon but if Henry has some numbers he can spare, Conrardy would greatly appreciate them, and would return them. He thanks Henry for the Rambler. A good book is nearly the only consolation for a missionary living among Indians and whites who are no better than the redskins. He would prefer any book on a religion topic especially one on Apologetics. The priests here are laboring among a populations of white people very indifferent to religion, although many ask only to see the truth to adhere to it. The Methodist and Baptist preachers take advantage of this fact by going to camp meetings. Catholics priests are also welcome by many. Any books can do as much good as a flying visit. Any books of (Brownson) would be most welcome. Conrardy does not understand Italian but father likes English publications.
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(18)79 April 26
Robot, O.S.B., Father Isidore:
Atoka, Ind(ian) Terr(itory)
to
James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Robot sends the names of a mission groups of sixteen contributors of $6., all of whom are from Louisville, Ohio. This money is for the Indian Missions but since Robot has no way of registering his letter he sends merely their names and not the money. He asks that the names be placed on the lists in the Freeman's Journal and that the money be placed on the account book.
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1879 Apr. 26
Tello, Manly:
Cleveland, O(hio)
to
Father D(aniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, (Indiana)
Tello expresses his regrets and sympathizes for the disaster that has happened at Notre Dame, but he is sure that Our Lady will bring the Ave Maria out all right. Bishop (Richard) Gilmour also feels distressed.
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1879 Apr. 27
Murray John O'Kane:
Brooklyn, L.I., (New York)
to
Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
Murray has no time to read the daily papers but his brother sent him a marked copy of the Ohio Journal which gave Murray real grief when he read of the almost total destruction of Notre Dame. He hopes the account is greatly exaggerated as such occurences often are. Few things could give him greater pain than to hear Notre Dame is troubled as he is very warmly attached to Notre Dame. He sends his sympathy to all and to Father (Edward F.) Sorin, the man of toil and lofty deeds.
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1879 April 27
W.:
Denver, Colorado
to
(James Alphonsus McMaster):
(New York, New York)
W. sends McMaster $1. for the Peter's Pence fund.
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1879 Apr. 28
Haviland, H.P.:
Philad(elphia), (Pennsylvania)
to
Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Haviland was grieved that so little insurance was invested on the buildings that were destroyed by fire and supposes that all of the papers he sent were lost. He asks Hudson if the Ave Maria will be continued and if the buildings will soon be rebuilt.
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1879 Apr. 28
Tom (Thomas McGrath):
Chicago, Illinois
to
(James F. Edwards):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
The reason he did not write sooner is that he thought Edwards did not get back from Canada Yet. He hopes Edwards got his gold-headed cane which he left with Father (William) Corby, (C.S.C.). He supposes Edwards feels pretty badly about the fire. He has Edwards' spy glass which he will send him or keep till he goes east.
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1879 April 29
(Hardenbergh) Widdicombe, W. Ad.) "Widdie":
St. Paul, Minnesota
to
James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
He saw a report of the sad fate of Notre Dame. He asks that Edwards tell him all about it. What does the faculty intend to do? All were grieved at the news.
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1879 (Apr.) 29
Hennemann, O.S.B., Father Aegidius:
Little Rock, (Arkansas)
to
Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Hennemann has just heard of the disaster and even through he can send no contribution he sends his deepest sympathy. Hennemann is packing his trunks and soon he will leave America with sorrow. (A note at the top of the letter written by Hudson to Bourg says: The following letter is written by a distinguished member of the Benedictine Order, formerly president of the Univ. of Munich who came to America, and now his superiors have recalled him.)
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1879 Apr. 29
Hickey, P(atrick) V.:
New York, (New York)
to
Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Hickey thought it very good of Hudson to think of him during Hudson's great trial. Hickey's Review went to press too soon to get the slips in that Hudson had sent him, but they will try to do so next week. Hickey was happy to know that the Ave Maria was saved from the fire and after studying the picture of the University he could not see how it could have escaped until he remembered that Our Lady was keeping her paper safe. Hickey wishes Hudson to present his condolences to Father (William) Corby. He is anxious to know if Prof. (James F.) Edwards saved any of the library and to tell Father Kelly that he will find for him what he wants. He sends some copies of the Catholic Review to Hudson.
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1879 Apr. 30
Tello, Manly:
Cleveland, Ohio
to
Father D(aniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
Tello has received the papers Hudson sent him. He has been very busy with business recently and has had no time to do any writing. He hopes he shall do Notre Dame justice in the space it shall occupy in their columns this week.
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