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1880 Feb. 1
Waylen, Elizabeth: Philad(elphia), P(ennsylvani)a
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

She encloses a sonnet and a juvenile story. The sonnet appeared in the "Irish Monthly" but the story is new. No doubt they will agree on terms if Hudson likes her work. (No inclosure.)

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}

1880 Feb. 2
Canedo, M(argarita) J.: Goshen, (Indiana)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, (C.S.C.): Notre Dame, (Indiana)

Hudson's $5 remittance received and Miss Canedo is very grateful as she can now purchase something for her mother to benefit her health. She is glad to find out that her prayers are of service to her father. She will pray for Hudson's father daily now that she has found out. She offers her rosary daily, and has for 20 years, for Mother Angela. Miss Canedo will say any prayer preferred by Hudson. She has had little devotion to St. Joseph but has a fervent devotion to the Holy Ghost. Her prayer book contains many beautiful prayers and was printed over 90 years ago in Dublin. These prayers have been offered in general, usually to obtain grace for young priests. She does this as 30 years ago she made a thoughtless speech to a relative which enkindled in his soul a worldly ambition which diverted him from becoming a priest. For this she has done penance ever since. He is now high in Government service but a nominal Catholic. She also has her childhood prayerbock, the Paradisus Animas, printed in Mechlin in 1840 which is in Latin. Miss Canedo has a copy of the Raccolta for indulgenced devotions. If Hudson will tell her what prayers he desires for his father, she will not miss a day. She is satisfied with Hudson's method of paying for her work and her next object is to pay the doctor bill. A poem is enclosed. She is thankful that Mother Angela is better.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 6pp. - 8vo. - {1}

1880 Feb. 2
Emery, Susan (L.): (Dorchester, Massachusetts)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Miss Emery asks Hudson to recommend prayers for a Catholic who received the Sacrament of Confirmation in youth and then moved in with a Protestant family. She has been away from the sacraments for years and is now ill. A neighbor is trying to obtain a visit to her by a priest. Miss Emery thinks that four lines were omitted in the proof of the first stanza of the poem, and she gives the lines left out. The lines omitted are intended to bring in the strong faith of the man. In the last stanza a capital letter was inserted where it should have been small.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {1}

1880 Feb. 2
Gloden, (Father) Jos(eph) P.: Berwick, Ohio
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

He sends Bishop Gilmour's imprimatur for the manual. It would not be necessary but Gloden would prefer to have it printed in the book. Gloden has serious reasons for having the imprimatur included although it may seem singular to Hudson. Bishop Richard Gilmour has strange notions sometimes and cannot be relied upon. It was the Bishop that urged Gloden to have the manual printed as he was interested in spreading the devotion in the beginning and now he is the opposite. Gloden wants the imprimatur put in so he will not be able to do aught against the confraternity later. Gloden hopes Hudson will not communicate these words to anyone. Hudson should return the Bishop's letter.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 8vo. - {2}

1880 Feb. 3
Dorsey, A(nna) H(anson): (Washington, D. C.)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Mrs. Dorsey will send four chapters and should finish in three more. The story is full of live people. She asks Hudson for the publisher, Collyer's, address. Angie is no better.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}

1880 Feb. 3
Tello, Manly: Cleveland, O(hio)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: Notre Dame, Ind(iana)

Tello has been ill and asks Hudson to pray for him as prayer is the best medicine. Today everyone in Tello's family, including the baby received the blessing of St. Blasius and the entire congregation had their throats blessed.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}

1880 Feb. 4
Dwenger, Joseph, Bishop of Fort Wayne: F(or)t Wayne, Ind(iana)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Father William Kroeger, nephew of Father Kroeger of Logansport, received tonsure and minor orders in the Cathedral at F(or)t Wayne, on January 23, subdeaconship, Jan. 24, deaconship, Jan. 25 and was ordained priest on January 26. Father Granger should inform Dwenger when he wants him to come and ordain, and what ordinations are desired. Hudson may declare the Ave Maria the official organ of the Diocese of Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {3}

1880 Feb. 4
Leray, Bishop Francis X(avier): New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché of New Orleans: Rome, Italy)

Father (Gustave A.) Rouxel tells him that (Perché) has not replied to his letter in the expectation that he was enroute to Rome. Cardinal (John) Simeoni indicated that he could go there if it were absolutely necessary to see (Perché). But such a necessity does not exist; his duty is to remain at New Orleans in order to save some debris. If he were to conceal the truth about the temporal affairs of the diocese of New Orleans, he would only be joining those who have already deceived him and abused his confidence. Since the judgment obtained against (Perché) by the insurance company of Memphis, since the sale of the property belonging to the cathedral, bankruptcy has existed in fact. If Father (Gilbert) Raymond were a man capable of assuming responsibility, he would then have placed the corporation in liquidation in order to protect the interests of the creditors. Judgments are multiplying and the lawyers tell him that the act of incorporation is illegal. For himself, liquidation means nothing more than the cessation of interest which they cannot pay since it exceeds the income. The capital will be paid according to their means since bishops should not cover themselves with the veil of faith in order to repudiate honest debts. He cannot in any manner be a member of the corporation. Their manner of acting toward him, even before his arrival, has been scandalous. (Draft found with this letter.)

VI-3-b - A.L.S. - (French) - 6pp. - 4to. - {5}

1880 Feb. 4
Norris, Joseph W. S.: Bay City, (Michigan)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: Notre Dame, (Indiana)

Hudson's kind letter received. Norris will be happy when he can meet and know Hudson personally. He has received a letter from Mr. Egan who is eagerly looking forward to his trip west. Norris has received all the back issues of the Ave Maria and has his volume bound. Enclosed are two sonnets, both addressed to his sisters, one of whom is a religious of the Hotel Dieu of St. Joseph in Kingston, Ontario, the other is an artist. She delights in painting altar pieces of Our Lady and her husband shares her devotion.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 8vo. - {1}

(18)80 Feb. 4
(Panneau), Cecilia: Paris, (France)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché of New Orleans: Rome, Italy)

Sickness for more than three weeks has made it impossible for her to do anything about the housework of which he spoke in his next to last letter. In a few days she is going to propose it to someone from Paris. She is very relieved to hear that his health is improving. The official last evening, announced the dismissal of 50 Congreganist scholars for the month of April. Frightened, she reflected on this over night and this morning went to Father de la Guibourgère and placed herself at the disposition of the pastor so that, under cover of her lay status, she could replace the sisters. The foundation is sheltered from the tempest because of the very express contract arrived at with the public assistance. Their chaplain and sisters will remain there. Cecilia feels she should go where the danger is more imminent. She has not remembered the name of the diocese of Bishop (Raimondo Maria) Moreno (y Castaneda) who is the same Carmelite (Perché) saw at Rome, but she will know it the next time she writes.

VI-3-b - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 12mo. - {3}

1880 Feb. 4
Raymond, Father G(ilbert): New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Tomorrow in the chapel of the archbishop's residence, they will hold the ecclesiastical conference for February. Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph) Perché rarely came because of his absences and work. All the priests would be happy if Leray were to come.

VI-3-b - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}

1880 Feb. 4
Kitz, Ernest: Indianapolis, Indiana
to J(ames) F. Edwards: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

They are sorry to hear that Edwards has hurt his leg. He has been frightened about Harry as George (Rhodius) writes that he has a fever. They received the bills of the boys, and Mrs. Rhodius thinks that Harry's is a little extravagant. George wants to be excused from his catechism class.

XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}

1880 Feb. 5
Adam, J(oachim): Santa Cruz, (Mixico)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Adam offers his sympathy to Hudson upon the death of his father and will pray for the repose of his soul. Encloses writings for the Ave Maria if worthy of notice.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}

1880 Feb. 5
Delbaer, Father Henry: Havana, Ill(inoi)s
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

He encloses $1, not for the Ave Maria, as he has a life subscription, but for the post horse that brings it to him. He does not believe in starving a free horse. He would have cheerfully given the same amount to the steed which carried Puerum & Matrem Ejus in Egyptum. He wishes continued prosperity.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}

1880 Feb. 5
Howe, F(rances R.): Porter Station, Ind(iana)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: Notre Dame, Indiana

Hudson's letter with enclosure received. Also the two last issues of the Scholastic. She has not received the Ave Maria for January 31.

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1880 Feb. 7
Dwenger, Joseph, Bishop of Fort Wayne: F(or)t W(ayne, Indiana)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Hudson's letter received. Hudson may do as he wishes in regard to making the Ave Maria the official paper. It should increase its circulation. To the Bishops of Galway, Kerry Elphin, Raphoe, Clonfert, Killala, Achonry, Dwenger has sent 400 pounds sterling for famine sufferers. He will publish a full list, but it will not be in time for the next issue.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}

1880 Feb. 7
Henri Dominique, (O.P.), Sister: Cette, (France)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché of New Orleans: Rome, Italy)

She thanks him for his letter of January 20. He replaces the father she has lost. She thanks him for his promise to visit her after leaving Rome, but begs him to wait until the weather gets warmer for fear that his health will suffer. Her mother's letter tells her that her father died a very holy death. Father (E.?) Chocarne, (O.P.) stopped at Cette on January 21 and was happy to think that he will find (Perché) at Rome. (Perché) knows how much all the Dominican Fathers, whom he has always received and protected so well, love him. In the Spring she will see her mother and sister Blanche, after 10 years' absence. Her mother will then go to the colonies where she has many relatives. The Martin, Virarz and de St. Quentin families were all thankful for his remembrance. She was sorry to hear that Count (Jules) de Boursetty had been ill at Rome and hopes he will accompany (Perché) on his visit. She sends her respects to Father (Hippolyte) Leneuf.

VI-3-b - A.L.S. - (French) - 6pp. - 12mo. - {5}

1880 Feb. 7
Waylen, Elizabeth: Phila(delphia, Pennsylvania)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Hudson's letter and enclosure received. Hudson should return "Golden Pippin" and if the printed copy of the sonnet is handy she would like that too.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {1}

1880 Feb. 8
(Brownson(, Orestes (A. Jr.): Dubuque. Iowa
to (Henry F. Brownson): (Detroit, Michigan)

Orestes congratulates Henry on the birth of his daughter Josephine (Brownson). He thanks Henry for the photographs of Fifine (Brownson) and his son Orestes (Brownson). (Fifine) looks decidedly literary and seems kind. Little Orestes seems a very intelligent child and looks in the forehead just above the eyes a little like Henry did when he was a child. On the whole, (Orestes) looks rather delicate and as if he needs fresh mountain air. Orestes asks Henry for the photographs of all the other members of the family. The winter is quite severe and the dayly trip to the school - 7 miles- has almost finished him. He hopes next year to live off his farm and if his son Ned (Brownson) helps him they can get in a good harvest. He had 18 pigs born in Christmas week which ought to give him a start in pork, that great help to an Iowa farmer. He cautions Henry not to work too hard, sends regards to Mrs. Brownson whom he feels he knows through the photograph and invites "little Orestes" to visit "big Orestes".

III-3-a - A. L. S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {3}

1880 Feb. 9
Donnelly, Eleanor C.: Phila(delphia, Pennsylvania)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Enclosed is a sonnet, "Close of the Carnival" as as Lenten offering to the Ave Maria; also a poem "The First Good Friday Night" suggested by an exquisite engraving of Paul La Roche's "La Vierge en Contemplation". Any compensation will be accepted. She sends regards to all at Notre Dame and asks a share in Hudson's Lenten supplications.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}

1880 Feb. 9
Ebner, O.S.B., (Father) Claude: Fort Totten (Dakota Territory)?
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

The mail is very irregular so the items will be mailed without delay and he hopes that Hudson will use them. These items should encourage the readers of the Ave Maria to be more earnest in their religious practices. M. Laura was a perfect model of a good Christian. Ebner has $2.50 from Sergeant Swan for Hudson but it is impossible to procure a check at present.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}

1880 Feb. 10
Alenie, Sister Mary: San Fr(ancis)co, (California)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.: Notre Dame, Indiana)

How will she thank Hudson for the souvenir which they have just received? She prays that Notre Dame will receive what they desire: good postulants and a large number of students and charitable friends. A more glorious Notre Dame is coming from the disaster.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}

1880 Feb. 10
Stoddard, C(harles) W(arren): S(an) Francisco, (California)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Many unhappy days have come to Stoddard since he last heard from Hudson. He has been ill and wanted to die, as he did not desire to live on and struggle. While Stoddard was confined to bed his 67 year old father was discharged from a position held 5 years. His only brother's salary was reduced from $8 a week to $6, and that is insufficient for the four living at home. Stoddard is selling his souvenirs of travel to help and asks Hudson to pray for them. His family are all Protestants, and Stoddard had to fight his way into the Holy Church alone. In 1862 he began attending Mass and in 1864 resolved to be baptized. He was baptized in 1867 and has been regular in his religious duties every since. At the time of his baptism many of his friends ridiculed him, but he has tried to command their respect. He thanks Hudson for the poems, and for the Scholastic Annual.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 8vo. - {1}

1880 Feb. 11
Dorsey, Anna Hanson: Washington, (D. C.)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Hudson will receive a package of manuscripts with which Mrs. Dorsey is quite well satisfied. The story should be complete with 4 or 5 more chapters. Hudson has given Mrs. Dorsey 32 pages in the Ave Maria which tides her over the payment of $100 and as she is in need of money she asks Hudson to forward her a remittance. Those who have vocations escape the anxieties that want of money brings. In May Archbishop Gibbons is going to take "Tangled Paths" and some other of her books to Rome with a letter from Bishop Keane to present to the Holy Father and ask his blessing on her labors of 35 years. Mrs. Dorsey does not want this mentioned until the book is presented. The sufferings of her daughter. Angela, are very distressing to her. Her patience and unselfishness during her illness seem to aggravate the mother's pain. She thanks Hudson for the notice in the "Catholic Universe". She thinks Hudson could have written a better notice of "Tangled Paths" but she is grateful to the man who did write it. She is not sorry that Mrs. Sarah Dorsey is dead as she was mistaken for her many times. Sarah was a fire eating Rebel.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 16 mo. - {1}

1880 Feb. 12
Laurent, O.S.F., Father: Monastery of Bel-Loc, France
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché of New Orleans: Rome, Italy)

He had written on New Orleans, but having learned from the "Univers" that (Perché) was at Rome he is correcting the error. He has been in the monastery of the Benedictine Fathers for two years. Four months ago he completed his noviciate and if he had his exeat, he would already have made his vows. His papers were in order, but he had sent his exeat to Archbishop (Henry Edward) Manning and it was either lost or stolen in the chancellery. He begs (Perché) to either replace it or attest to its existence. It would be useless for him to write to Bishop (John) Quinlan for reasons (Perché) knows.

VI-3-b - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 12mo. - {3}

1880 Feb. 12
Toohey, C.S.C., (Father) J. M.: Lead City, D(akota) T(erritory)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Enclosed is an answer to a letter of Toohey's written when he opened his box. The postscript contains a misstatement saying "There was no smell nor sign of oil on outside of box." The smell was very strong, but fortunately few of the books were injured, but many manuscripts are soaked. If the accident happened as the writer of enclosure supposes, there is an end of the matter, if not, the Express Co. will learn a lesson. Toohey is again as hearty as ever. He hopes all at Notre Dame and St. Mary's are well.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}

1880 Feb. 12
Robot, O.S.R., Dom Isidore:
Sacred Heart Mission, Indian Territory
to (James Alphonsus McMaster): New York, New York

He has just time to send the enclosed document. He asks that it be returned because it is their only title with the Indians.

I-2-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 16to. - {1}

1880 Feb. 13
Howe, Frances R: (Chesterton, Indiana)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Miss Howe will send the article on St. Joseph as soon as it is finished. She asks Hudson if he sent any recompense for the article on Corpus Christi. Hudson may as well regard it as a present as the story was written on Sunday in order to get it finished on time. The money would have been given to charity anyhow. Mr. Seamman sends her money in checks made out to Frederic Burstrom, the person who cashes them; it saves extra endorsing. She wonders if the South Germans would understand the meaning of Voralp, as it is a mountain expression. The two quotations in the beginning were found in the Rosier de Marie, and other assertions can be checked in the Franciscan guide book of the Holy Land. The article in the Scholastic on the Holy Land alludes to the dangers of oriental travel. Those who travel in Palestine must apply to the Franciscan Fathers for a competent dragoman. With such service and direction pilgrims are as safe as with the conductor of a Pullman car.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 8vo. - {1}

1880 Feb. 14
Dollard, Joseph: Dublin, (Ireland)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Enclosed is receipt for Postal Order. There remains a balance in Hudson's favor. He awaits instructions.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}

1880 Feb. 14
Meany, Mary L.: Philad(elphi)a, P(ennsylvani)a
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Hudson would be overwhelmed if he had received all the letters that have been started to him but never finished. Our Lady's feast brought her no consolation, but she remembered a promise made to St. Joseph, that she would write articles for his month. Now she can answer Hudson's suggestion about the Reverend Mother at St. Mary's. When Miss Meany had been advised to write to Father Gillespie about the Order, he was ill. She would have written to Mother Angela, (C.S.C.) at the time had she known she was his sister. Urged by the Jesuit Fathers, she wrote to Hudson, and to Miss Starr at Bishop Wood's desire. Miss Starr suggested consulting Mother Angela. Later she wrote to Father Granger about the Order starting at Notre Dame but his reply seemed discouraging but he said that perhaps she might find a way if she were with the Sisters at Saint Mary's. It was at this time that Miss Meany wished to appeal to the prelates generally throughout the country, in behalf of the Order of the Immaculate Conception, through the Ave Maria. She wonders whether Miss Starr mentioned this Order to Mother Angela. It never occurred to Miss Meany that Mother Angela might have candidates for admission to the Holy Cross Order who were not quite suited to that order but who might be adopted to the projected one. St. Joseph has given her a calm purpose to follow out Hudson's advice about Mother Angela. She would like to have Hudson introduce the subject to Mother Angela as Miss Meany is ignorant of the customs of religious orders. The pages of "The Month of St. Joseph" may be too late but perhaps Hudson will find room for them. She could send a story on the feast of St. Joseph for the Youth's Department. Hudson has first place in Miss Meany's prayers.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 8vo. - {3}

1880 Feb. 15
Parker, Eliza R.: Bedford, D(entuck)y
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

She has not sent contributions for some time. She inquires if Hudson will accept a story and wants to apply what he will pay, half to the relief fund for the suffering Irish poor, and the other half to Father Granger for Masses for her intention. Hudson should inform her as to the type of story he wants.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 16 mo. - {1}

1880 Feb. 15
Shea, John Gilmary: Elizabeth, N(ew) J(ersey)
to Father E(dward) Jacker: (Pointe St. Ignace, Michigan)

Jacker's letters are always deeply interesting to Shea; the one he has just received seems two centuries old. With all the boasted progress, Jacker has to wait a month for his mail and get it at Last by a dog train! The books came safely with Jacker's photograph. Jacker's "routier" of Father (Henry) Nouvel is a surprise to Shea; he hopes Jacker will give an account of his labors. If for him or Father (Claude) Allouez. Jacker lacks anything that Shea has printed, Jacker should let him know. At Father (Joseph M.) Finotti's sale, Shea tried to get some of the Indian books, but (James Hammond) Trumbull was there with unlimited orders from two libraries and the Library of Congress also. A gentleman asked him to buy Bishop (Frederic) Baraga's Dictionary, but when Shea had bid up to nearly $20 he stopped. He has ordered Father (Albert) Lacombe's reprint; he hopes Lacombe has not altered. Bishop (John) Ireland made Shea a call and renewed a request made by (John Fletcher) Williams, Secretary of the Minnesota Historical Society, that Shea work on a translation with notes of Father (Louis) Hennepin's "Relation de la Louisiane 1683." Two or three points on which Shea thought Hennepin wrong turn out to be really correct, and the "Nouvelle Découverte 1697," in which the pretended voyage down the Mississippi appears and which has drawn on him a reputation for falsehood and imposture, has, Shea is certain, been tampered with. The book was printed in two different offices. If booksellers were saints in those days, Shea has never read the fact, and certainly those in Holland have not the reputation of being better in those days than ours are now. Shea does not believe a Protestant bookseller in Utreacht would hesitate a bit more than "the sharks who call themselves the Catholic Publication Society" as Finotti expressed it, feel any hesitation in defrauding Shea of compensation for several months of hard labor, or in invading Shea's copyright by reprinting portraits that cost Shea time and money to procure. Father Pamphilo de Magliano, Provincial of the Recollects, used to accuse Shea of injustice to Hennepin. So now he wishes to do Hennepin full justice. O(rsamus) H(olmes) Marshall of Buffalo makes Hennepin say Mass in the church at Mackinaw where Father (Jacques) Marquette lay, and alludes to Jacker's discovery. Shea thinks it was the little chapel near the Ottawa village. Shea hopes to have the book ready for the printer in a month. Has Jacker read (Pierre) Margry's volumes? Shea thinks he has another Cayuga, lacking map, which he will send.

II-2-o - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {16}

1880 Feb. 16
Cunningham, Peter F.: Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Hudson misunderstood the bill for the "Preludes". Fifty dollars of the bill was to remain for future settlement. If Hudson sent him $300, the other $50 would be settled when an account of the sales of "Preludes" was made. He hopes to sell many. He sent some sale copies to 3 houses in New York, 2 in Baltimore and 1 in Boston.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}

1880 Feb. 16
Dallas, A(lexander) I.: New York, N(ew) Y(ork)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Hudson's letter received. Dallas has escaped colds so far and it is like spring. He is glad Hudson likes the plan of the Lib(rary) Ass(ociatio)n. Henry Amy sent $100, J. K. O'Connor $25, and Bishop Corrigan $10. If it had not been for the Irish Gumari they would be authorized now to go ahead. Thanks Hudson for the "Ave Maria's" kind words. His children's semi-annual examination pleased Dallas; he discusses their progress. Dallas believes St. Mary's is nearer perfect as a girl's school than any other but is afraid the Sisters are apt to draw too strict a line. If Hickey does not infuse more life into the Ill(ustrated) Cath(olic) Am(erica)n it will fail. Lieut. Ives will be an excellent officer for Notre Dame as he will be much nearer the boys. He thanks Hudson for wishing him at Notre Dame, Dallas expects his Lt. Colonelcy this week and it will take him to Fort McKavitt, Texas. Mrs. Dallas is disturbed about the children as she does not expect to come north for several years. Shall they take them away and try the Holy Cross school at Austin? Dallas leaves March 1 and his first stop will be South Bend.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 8 pp. - 8vo. - {2}

1880 Feb. 16
Donnelly, Eleanor C.: Phila(delphia, Pennsylvania)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Hudson's letter and enclosure received. Enclosed is an extract from the "Glories of May" which may increase devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows if published. She thanks Hudson for his promise of prayers. (No inclosure).

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}

1880 Feb. 16
(Lafargue, L.): New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop N(apoleon) J(oseph) Perché: Rome, (Italy)

Lafargue's letters of January 22 and 27 no doubt reached Perché several days ago. He hopes it has been possible to make a remittance to Mr. Brièrre. Otherwise, the latter will not delay taking extreme measures which will entail the saddest consequences for Lafargue. If he is not able to help, Lafargue asks him to obtain from Rome a formal invitation to Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray and the corporation to pay the sum due him without delay. In order to facilitate such steps he is sending (no enclosure) copies of two accounts, one approved by the members of the old council and the second by the committee which Perché had charged with the publication of the journal after the expiration of the society. Perché had considered the publication of the Propagateur (Catholique) as an urgent diocessan expense which ought to be paid before all other debts. He should use his prestige to get Rome to oblige the administrators of the diocese to respect those engagements. Until Brièrre deprives him of all means of action by having him judicially expelled from the bookstore, he will continue to publish the Propagateur which Perché founded and which for 38 years has been the energetic defender of religion. The Morning Star, which has already absorbed the chief subscribers, is also on the point of suspending publication, which proves that the English language is not as preponderant an element in the diocese as certain interested persons would have it believed. Father (Joseph) Anstaett tells him ….

VI-3-b - A.L. - (French, Incomplete) - 4pp. - 12mo. - {6}

1880 Feb. 16
Pombriay, H(enri) de: St. Louis, (Missouri)
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

His sister Lise, who is enscribed on Hudson's Register of Lourdes asks Hudson to pray for her as she is very scrupulous expecially since the sudden death of a neighbor. He is grieved at the death of Hudson's father. He had hoped for him through the intercession of the Sainted Man of Tours. de Pombriay has had rhumatic pains in his knees and a swallen finger and for 5 weeks has not been able to do anything. M. Janvier (?) told de Pombriay to wait before translating N. Dupont's life. The book has passed around among his relatives. He hopes his hand will be healed so he can translate the passage relative to origin of the Reparation and Revelation to Sister St. Pierre. The brother-in-law of the late Judge Primm of St. Louis, Mr. Lebeau, died Christmas Eve. He had cancer of the stomach. Some Oil of the Holy Face at Tours reached his wife 15 hours before his death and a priest anointed him with it. Immediately after the anointing all pain and vomiting ceased. This cannot be published as it goes to Tours with the conversion of George Johns. He has a dollar for Hudson and will send it with the package of stories translated for the Ave Maria.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 8vo. - {2}

1880 Feb. 16
Simeoni, Cardinal John: Rome, (Itlay)
to Archbishop Napoleon Joseph Perché: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

In the general session of the Sacred Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith held on December 22, 1879, Bishop William Henry Elder, administrator of the diocese of Natchez, was elected coadjutor to the Archbishop of Cincinnati. Therefore, Natchez remains without a shepherd. Simeoni asks Perché, according to the Sacred Plenary Council of Baltimore to propose three names for the election of a bishop. Monsignor I(gnatius) Masotti signs as secretary.

VI-3-b - L.S. - (Latin) - 1p. - 4to. - {4}

1880 Feb. 17
Canedo, M(argarita) J.: Goshen, (Indiana)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

A sudden attack of illness prevented her from acknowledging the receipt of the money. She asks Hudson to excuse the writing of the last manuscript as she was seized with the chill that ushered in her illness. The memoir of Father Masse is nearly finished. It is perhaps not as interesting as others because he was not a martyr. The next memoir, of Father Jogues, is a terrible picture and it is a torture to read or write it.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {1}

1880 Feb. 17
C(arrier, C.S.C., Father) Jos(eph) C.: Montreal, Can(ada)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: Notre Dame, Indiana

Carrier thanks Hudson for sending him the Index to Brownson's Review. He was gratified with the short preface. Hudson should ask Father T. Maher to send the "Scholastic Almanac" if he has a spare one. He wonders why Hudson does not publish the St. Aloysius Manual of Piety perpared in 1874.

X-2-f - A.Postcard S. - 1p. - 32mo - {1}

1880 Feb. 17
Mannix, Mary E.: Cin(cinnati, Ohio)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Hudson's letter of the 13th received. Mrs. Mannix is busy with the translation. When last writing to Hudson she had received only one volume of the book and found it incomplete, now she finds it consists of 3 volumes. It will make 175 pages in the Ave Maria. Because of the peculiarities of Leval's style it is difficult to translate. In a review in the "Catholic World" of two translations of "Jesuits" by Miss Sadlier and T. F. Galway, they find fault with both for trying to preserve Leval's style. This is a mistake as the author's style should be preserved in a translation. Mrs. Mannix would like a copy of the Ave Maria containing the extract referred to in Hudson's letter. She at one time was a subscriber. She does not venture to make a lot of money on her literary work as she wants to help to make Catholic literature as attractive as possible with the talents God has given her. She will probably accept whatever Hudson offers. She has enough finished now to run 4 or 5 issues of the Ave Maria. Her sister or husband could finish them if she should happen to become ill as both are competent to do so.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 8vo. - {1}

1880 Feb. 17
Térèse de Jésus, (O. Carm.), Sister M.: New Orleans, Louisiana
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché: Rome, Italy)

She sends this by way of their Father General. She is going to ask him to see (Perché) in order to recommend to him one of the Carmelite Fathers for preacher next year. Father (Hyacinthe Claude) Mignot believes that if the Father General were to send one, he would attract many of the faithful. Once this first step were made it would be seen that the difficulties were not as great as had been supposed. The Jesuits now have a visitor at New Orleans. Everything goes well in their little community (of Carmelite Sisters). The returns and the feast organized to assist them in paying their debt raised $1,200. They pray that someone will take the measures necessary to reach an agreement with the creditors of the diocese (of New Orleans). Paul (Emile) Théard, who is one of their best lawyers and who represents a great part of the creditors, told Father (Gilbert) Raymond and other priests who consulted him that the diocese ought not declare bankruptcy. It is from Paul and Father (Joseph) Anstaett, who are devoted to (Perché), that she learned these details.

VI-3-b - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 12mo. - {9}

1880 Feb. 17
Hostlot, Louis Edward: Rome, (Italy)
to (Archbishop John Baptist Purcell): of (Cincinnati, Ohio)

Hostlot, Rector of the American College, Rome, sends to the Archbishops of Baltimore and Philadelphia and the other bishops and reports for the preceding year, 1879. All bills for 1879 have been paid, the money received has been greater for the reasons which he enumerates. Strict economy has been practiced. A new burse has been established for the diocese of Alton, (Illinois). Arrangements have been made for students to travel during the vacation. The Holy Father has expressed his pleasure at the success of the college. Hostlot hopes that the places of the departing priests will be filled. He gives an itemized account of the finances of the College.

II-5-f - Printed Document - 3pp. - 12mo. - {3}

1880 Feb. 18
Jenkins, (Father) T(homas) J.: Hardinsburg, K(entuck)y
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: Notre Dame, Ind(iana)

A new article is being sent. It has grown much longer than Jenkins had intended. It needs curtailing. He would like several copies when it is printed.

X-2-f - A. Postcard S. - - 32 mo. - {1}

1880 Feb. 18
M( ), O( )S.: Cincinnati, (Ohio)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

He thanks Hudson for his encouraging reply. The hope of having his verses printed in the Ave Maria will make him more happy to learn. He will do all in his power to follow Hudson's advice.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}

1880 Feb. 18
Toohey, C.S.C., Father J. M.: Lead City, D(akota) T(erritory)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: Notre Dame, Ind(iana)

Hudson's letter of the 12th received. Toohey annointed Father Mackin of Deadwood yesterday. Toohey does not want another totum, but the 4 volumes. His sore throat is gone.

X-2-f - A.Postcard S. - - 32 mo. - {1}

1880 Feb. 18
McGee, J. A.: New York City, New York
to J(ames) F. Edwards: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

He thanks Edwards for the kind notice in the Scholastic. Edwards and all the Notre Dame people have done much for the Illustrative Weekly.

XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}

(18)80 Feb. 18
Ruth, E. W.,: Maysville, (Kentucky)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster: New York, New York

Father (John) Hickey of Mayslick, (Kentucky) asked about his account with the Freeman's Journal, and Ruth showed him McMaster's statement that Hickey had been paid up from 1869 to 1874 but from that time to the present his bill would be $12. including the year 1880. Hickey seemed dissatisfied at this but gave the money to Ruth and asked that the paper be discontinued. Ruth told Hickey to write directly to McMaster and straighten the matter out but now asks McMaster to inform Hickey of the exact dates he received the fees Ruth sent in. Ruth has been aware that Hickey was in arrears as also was another subscriber, Mr. Condon of Johnson's Station, but Condon paid his bill of $14.50 all at one time. Ruth has tried to be honest and prompt in dealing with all subscribers, both lay and clerical, and any mistakes he may have made have not been intentional. P. S. Ruth saw Hickey and Hickey asked for his $12.00 back, and therefore he will probably write McMaster at once about the matter. Ruth does not expect to be paid by the subscribers for his work because he considers it an honor to help circulate a good Catholic paper.

I-2-c - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {1}

1880 Feb. 19
Diano, Widow: Albens, (France)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché of New Orleans: Rome, Italy)

She thanks him for his letter and was pleased to learn that his health is improving. Her lamented brother, Father (Joseph Marie) Millet, on January 3, 1878, had loaned in her name to the diocese (of New Orleans), $1100. She has asked for the interest, at least, on this sum for she is in great need, but she has obtained nothing. She hopes (Perché) will return the money to her.

VI-3-b - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {3}

1880 Feb. 19
Howard, T. E.: South Bend, Ind(iana)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

He encloses two sonnets that have been in his pocket for sometime. The "Sponsa Dilecta" should appear prominently, put the other in a corner. A sister is dying in Ann Arbor. Howard asks Hudson to pray for her.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}

1880 Feb. 21
Butler, Nellie C.: Cambridgeport, Mass(achusetts)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Miss Butler asks Hudson if this contribution is up to his standard. She would not send it if it did not relate one more instance of confidence in Our Blessed Mother. (No inclosure)

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 1p. - 16 mo - {1}

1880 Feb. 21
Keely, William D.: Boston, Mass(achusetts)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Hudson's letter and enclosure of the 17th received. He expresses thanks for Hudson's kindness.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}

(1880) Feb. 21
Taylor, Sister M(ary) M(agdalene): London, (England)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Sister Mary Magdalene came across a legend of St. Joseph which she adopted for the Ave Maria. She hopes it will be in time for the feast. She would like Notre Dame printed on "Meditations" and Hudson should secure the copyright and send them to the publisher. The January numbers will not sell now but arrangements will be made with the publishers about the succeeding numbers. Hudson should charge her and deduct it from draft she will receive. A story for children, "Stupid Hester" was sent 10 days ago.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 16mo - {1}

1880 Feb. 21
Williams, Mary Anne: Queenscliffe, (Australia)
to (Monsignor Robert Seton: Jersey City, New Jersey)

She was glad to receive (Seton)'s letter, as she had begun to fear that he was ill or had left Jersey City. She thanks him for the photos of his father. She also received an engraving of (Seton)'s grandmother (Mother Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton) from Father Hogan. Her sister-in-law, Mrs. George Synnot has been collecting family portraits and has not only (Seton)'s mother's picture but also a number of (Seton)'s and his brother Henry's. She has sent a set to Seton Synnot, Ballymoyer, who is Williams' first cousin. Her sister Mrs. (Jane) Manifold, had written to the Synnots and told them that Williams had discovered that they had many relatives in America; her cousin, Julia Synnot wrote (Jane) asking for (Seton)'s address. A neighbor, Mrs. Bertram Seton whose mother was a daughter of Lord Sidmouth wished to know the maiden name of Old Mrs. Seton, mother of Jane Seton who married Williams' grandfather. In his letter (Seton) mentions that her maiden name was the same as her husband's. Williams encloses in this (letter) a picture of her father, his brother and sister, Jane Seton's children. Her father, Walter Synnot, is the centre of the group; his brother Marcus (Synnot) and his only full sister Maria (Synnot) who died at 18; she was engaged to Colonel Legard (no enclosure). (Seton) sent Williams an extract from Lady (Isabella Seton?) Ca(y)ley's letter in which she mentions Maria's illness and the family being afraid to tell Lady Synnot about her brother, William Seton's death. The original oil painting is at Ballymoyer where all the old family pictures are. Williams' brother Robert had an old engraving and picked another up in a London print shop; she gave it to her brother George. She will try to copy Old Mrs. Seton's likeness for (Seton). She has in her possession photographic copies of four generations of Synnots namely Richard Synnot, father of Sir Walter, then Sir Walter (Synnot) and her father. Referring to the book written by Selina Martin, sister of Sir Walter's second wife, named "Three Years in Italy", Williams sees that her grandfather died in Rome August 9, 1821 and was put in the same tomb as his daughter Anne Elizabeth Synnot who died January 5, 1821. When in Geelong Williams read the life of Mother Seton in "Lives of Pious Women." She will send (Seton)'s message to Father Sheehy in a few days. Father Hogan who was at the same place in Tasmania as they were for some 24 years, writes that he entertained Governor Weld at the Presbytery. Williams' eldest son was home for a visit in October. In Sydney he stayed with Williams' stepmother Mrs. Charles McArthur and went to parties with Agnes, her step sister. Mrs. McArthur and Mrs. George Synnot are sisters, two Miss Mathers. The Welds are a very old Catholic family. Seton (Williams) is quite well and will be through his Articles as a Solicitor in April. She wishes (Seton) could take a trip to Victoria and visit them. Mr. Williams joins in kindest Wishes. P.S. The chapter in "Good Words" about the Seton family says they were celebrated for their strength and beauty.

II-1-b - A.L.S. - 16pp. - 12mo. - {23}

1880 Feb. 22
Gonzaga, Sister M.: Manchester, N(ew) H(ampshire)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Sister Gonzaga asks Hudson to insert the enclosed in the Ave Maria. (No inclosure.)

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo - {1}

1880 Feb. 22
(Perché, Napoleon Joseph, Archbishop of New Orleans): Florence, (Italy)
to Father (Gustave A.) Rouxel: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

He was just leaving for Florence when he received Rouxel's letter. He will be at Bordeaux when Rouxel receives this letter. He read with interest and pleasure the copy of Rouxel's letter to the members of the corporation. He found only one thing objectionable. He had said that Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray, not having wished to associate himself with the corporation, Perché remained, at least temporarily, president de facto. That seems to indicate that Leray could become president. This would be possible only of Perché were to resign as archbishop, a thing which neither Cardinal (John Simeoni) nor Pope (Leo XIII) wishes, for he has told them he had no repugnance against resigning. In fact, he asks Rouxel to seek the advice of (Edward) Bermudez, for, being absent on the business of the diocese, he believes that he remains president de facto as well as de jure. He has not thought it useful to show Rouxel's letter to Simeoni, for the latter now sees that it was a mistake to place any confidence in the members of the corporation. The (Sacred Congregation of the) Propaganda accepts for purposes of information all the letters addressed to it which it considers good but puts aside all others, as it did with the last letter of the corporation. It will never intervene directly in temporal matters which are ruled by the laws of the country.

VI-2-b - A.L. - (French, Incomplete) - 2pp. - 12mo. - {7}

1880 Feb. 22
Richards, H. L.: Winchester, Mass(achusetts)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Richards has only recently became acquainted with the Ave Maria and regrets the time lost in which he may have profited by its material. He cannot pay for it. Most of the New York papers and the Boston Pilot come to him as an occasional contributor and one of his neighbors gave him the Ave Maria. He hopes the Ave Maria has a wide circulation and is glad to see it is interested in converts, to which class he belongs. He encloses an article for publication should it be suitable for publication. Richards does business in Boston and is connected with the Bureau of Charities.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo - {1}

1880 Feb. 23
French, Jas. J.: Toledo, Ohio
to James (F.) Edwards: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Many things prevented him from answering Father (William) Corby's (C.S.C.) note. He has been trying to handle his property in Boston but finds is difficult to do so. When he sees Father Corby he will know what definite steps to take. It seems a beautiful plan to close his days in a religious institution, but he supposes the devil will do all he can to interrupt it.

XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}

1880 Feb. 23
(Taylor), Sister M(ary) Magdalen: (London, England)
to Father (Daniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Sister is sending a story for children by her sister, Mrs. Dean, the author of "May Temptation".

X-2-g - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 16mo. - {2}

1880 Feb. 24
Dorsey, Anna Hanson: Washington, (D. C.)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Hudson's checks for $40 and $60 received. The two long years of illness in her family have curtailed their income and brought anxieties in regard to money matters. Blessed Lady must have commissioned Hudson to be her helper. Mrs. Dorsey heard all about Notre Dame from Mrs. Anderson whose son attends the University. Mrs. Anderson told Mrs. Dorsey that Hudson has Sisters working in the Ave Maria office which pleased Mrs. Dorsey very much.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 16mo - {1}

(18)80 Feb. 25
Claire, Sister: N(ew) Orl(eans), Louisiana
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché: Bordeaux, France)

They may have appeared negligent in wishing him neither a happy new year nor a happy feast day but this crown of gold will prove that more than ever he is in their thoughts. (Enclosed) : Crown of gold for Perché on his feast, March 19, listing names. Every day the crown is reinforced by the Communion of a Carmelite (Sister).

VI-3-b - A.L.S. - (French) - 5pp. - 12mo. - {2}

1880 Feb. 25
Dallas, A(lexander) I.: N(ew) Y(ork), (New York)
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Hudson's letter received today. Dallas has been called to Washington on business by wire today. He will be in Washington until March 2, when he will leave for South Bend. If Dallas is promoted he will go to San Felipe which is 165 mile from San Antonio and 35 miles from Brackettville, where Sadlier says there is a church. Old Mexico is 4 or 5 miles away. He will receive Hudson's congratulations when they meet.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 8vo. - {1}

1880 Feb. 25
Raymond, Father G(ilbert): New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop N(apoleon) J(oseph) Perché of New Orleans: (Rome, Italy)

Knowing that it is difficult for Perché to write, he has not wished to tire him by writing too often. He wrote the first time to send a document to be signed for the diocese of Galveston. He wrote a second time to announce the death of Father Cornelius Moynihan and to send a copy of his will. Today, he writes to announce the death of Father (Charles Victor) D'Hemecourt on Sunday. Although he still fell into his old habit from time to time, he was well prepared. Father Courvoisier, whom Perché sent to New Orleans, was first sent to assist Father (Mathurin) Harnais, who was sick. Then, Father (Francis) Mittelbronn took him for an assistant. He did very well in preaching for Lent at St. Rose and St. Anne. Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray has been at New Orleans for some time. During the retreat he stayed at the archbishop's residence. Bishop (William Henry) Elder, who preached it, occupied Perché's room. Leray has been more or less indisposed since being there but not seriously ill. Last Saturday he left for Natchitoches where he plans to stay until Easter. He had thought of going to Rome but Raymond does not know if he will actually do so. He will not speak fo the financial position and hopes Perché will not concern himself about it.

VI-3-b - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 12mo. - {8}

1880 (Feb. 25)
O'Connell, Eugene, Bishop of Grass Valley, California: Marysville, (California)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster: (New York, New York)

Bishop O'Connell sends an insta(l)lment on the subcription fee of the Freeman's Journal. He requests McMaster to procure and send him a copy of Ubaldi's, "Introduction to Sacred Scripture" together with the bill for the book. He also asks for McMaster's picture and for a share in McMaster's prayers, since one who writes so earnestly must also pray earnestly.

I-2-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}

1880 Feb. 26
Rouxel, Father G(ustave) A.: (New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché of New Orleans: Rome, Italy)

He is recovering from rheumatism of the right shoulder and hastens to send news of the diocese (of New Orleans) He has hope that despite all the complications a solution satisfactory to all will be found. Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray left several days ago for Natchitoches after having written to Cardinal (John) Simeoni. He will return for Easter. Rouxel fears for Leray's health. The conduct of the corporation towards him has affected him very much and Rouxel believes he wishes that he had not accepted so heavy a task. Nothing has changed. St. Maurice and St. Vincent de Paul are going to be seized any day. Father (Blaise) Branche, no longer able to put up with the position at Vermilionville, requested a transfer. Leray sent him to Chataignier to replace Father (Jean Baptiste) Bré who had been named pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary, replacing Father (D.) Crespin. The latter had been obliged to leave that peaceful parish because of his nasty character. He is now pastor of St. Philip in place of Father (Louis) Ozanne who died last year. Father (Charles Victor) D'Hémecourt, assistant at St. Patrick, has also just died. As for Father (Hyacinthe) Brindejonc, Leray asked Rouxel to write him that he would be received with open arms, but that he could not have Rosary parish because of his rheumatism. At Vermilionville, on the request of Sister Hyacinthe, (O. Carm.), he has authorized Father (P.) Ollivier, (S.J.) of Grand Coteau to hear the confessions of the (Carmelite) Sisters. Hyacinthe is content and, while regretting Branche she rejoices in seeing him separated from Father (Hyacinth) Gonellaz. Father (A.) Doutre, nowly ordained, has been sent as assistant to Father (Peter Berthet?) Berthé and, at the same time, will administer the parish of Father (P.R.) Glendon who has had to return to the city because of drunkenness. He is now at the archbishop's residence, a boarder of Father (Gilbert) Raymond, and in the company of Father (Celestin Maria) Frain and Father (Joseph) Anstaett. The latter two have not wanted to accept anything, although Leray had offered to place them, at least pending (Perché's) return. Leray has sent Rouxel a letter from Rome concerning the confirmation of Frain's title. It has to be signed by Perché. Rouxel is forwarding it (no enclosure). Father (Mathew) Carponcin has become Father (Antoine) Borias' assistant. Father (L.J.) Chabrier is now coadjutor of Royville, Father (E.) Blatterer being very sick. To his place at the cathedral, they have assigned Father (Jean Marie Beronnet) Beronnet. Father Courvoisier, whom Rouxel had sent to Plaquemines, has returned. Rouxel has placed him with Father (Francis) Mittelbronn at St. Rose. He preached the Lenten services. However, his papers are not in order as they told him at Paris not to take his exeat in case he might wish to return to France. He seems to be a very good priest. With the letter relative to Frain, he is also sending (no enclosure) another from a Benedictine Father to whom (Perché) can reply as he judges proper. For their Lenten preacher they had Father Le Vigoreux (O.P.) who surpassed all his predecessors in eloquence.

VI-3-b - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 4to. - {30}

1880 Feb. 27
French, S. J.: Houghton, Mich(igan)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Hudson's letter received. French had supposed that Hudson was a convert and was glad to be corrected. He has had a letter from Mr. Perkins who is enjoying the climate and the work but is a little homesick. French does not suppose that any special friendship would have obtained between the two saints mentioned, if they had known each other on earth. DeHoven was no less attractive a preacher than the French Abbe. In answer to Hudson's question, French means by the "American Church" one that is that part of the "One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church" which exists in America, and by the "Gallican Church" that part of the church which exists in France. Doubtless each one believes the other to be in error. Both recite the same creed, their beliefs in Sacramental grace are identical. French gives the words of the Liturgy immediately following the Canon, which he says is identical with the Catholic in essentials even though Hudson may not be aware of it. Bishop Andrews, one of the leading theologians of the Anglican Church says in answer to Cardinal Perron that the Eucharist was always and is now considered both as a sacrament and a sacrifice. The Roman Church is no more strenuous upon the necessity of the Sacraments than the Anglican. He asks Hudson if there is a cheap missal published which could be used as a handbook of reference. French has Robertson's life and letters but not her sermons. He has not seen the Ave Maria lately and asks Hudson not to forget him.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 6pp. - 8vo - {1}

1880 Feb. 27
Starr, E(liza) A(llen): (Chicago, Illinois)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Enclosed is the proof of a poem. Miss Starr asks if the "E" of the "Shrine of Our Lady of Stoeka" is their friend Miss Ella Edes. If it is Miss Edes, Miss Starr wants to compliment her on her contribution. She has lost the name and address of Hudson's friend who sent the verses for Our Lady and who is interested in hymns. She asks if there is anything written for the Feast of St. Benedict on his 13th centennial. "The World Converted by a Crucified Jew" is wonderfully effective. Miss Tincher's letter and address enclosed. (No inclosure))

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo - {2}

1880 Feb. 28
Drumgoole, Father J. C.: New York, (New York)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Knowing the deep interest Hudson takes in the Union, Drumgoole sends an early copy of "The Homeless Child" and a membership card as a present. He thanks Hudson for the kind notices of the Union in the Ave Maria. ( Reverse side: printed form describing the "Mission of the Immaculate Virgin.") (No inclosures.)

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {2}

1880 Feb. 28
E(gan), M(aurice) F(rancis): New York, (New York)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Egan has received a letter from Father Sorin; he resolves to do something tangible for Notre Dame soon. Hudson should take care of himself. The religious have some consolation in work but laymen do not. Hickey sends his best regards. Hudson should make Hickey happy by giving him a notice in the Ave Maria of the "I(llustrated) C(atholic) A(merican)". McGee is doing very well and is much improved. He suggests getting out a circular for the schools and colleges with all the best parts out of the notices of "Preludes." It may start a boom and a cheap edition ought to sell. They should have let Scribners or Lippincott get out the book. As soon as Egan writes anything worthy of the Ave Maria. Hudson will have it. Scribner's complain that he doesn't write but he has the I(llustrated) C(atholic) A(merican) to get up and copy for the "C(atholic) Review". He asks Hudson if he saw the poem of J. B. O. R.'s in last week's "Pilot."

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo - {3}

1880 Feb. 28
Lambing, Father A. A.: Pittsburg, P(ennsylvani)a
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

He encloses $2 for water of Lourdes. He is well but working hard. His "History of the Dioceses of Pittsburg and Allegheny" is in press with Benziger Brothers, New York, and is being printed at the rate of 20-25 pages a day. The book will be the size of "Smith's Elements of Eccl(esiastical) Law." He asks how "Mixed Marriages" is selling. He regrets not being able to write for the Ave Maria, but perhaps later he may find time for an occasional article.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo - {1}

1880 Feb. 28
Leray, Francis Xavier, Coadjutor of New Orleans: (Natchitoches, Louisiana)
to Cardinal (John) Simeoni: (Rome, Italy)

Upon his arrival at New Orleans on December 5, 1879 he found himself in the midst of a shipwreck. The diocesan corporation was in fact bankrupt; for several months it had been under legal attack; eleven houses belonging to the diocese had been seized and sold; and all the money it had in the bank had been seized but did not even satisfy the first judgment. Since then the judgments against Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph) Perché have multiplied and everyday he expects the seizure and sale of the churches. To meet the needs of the moment they need $200,000 and there is in the treasury only $1,400. The finances in France are no better. (Jules) de Boursetty, in reply to certain questions, has written that the debt in France is 1,100,000 francs and that he is holding 90,000 francs for the diocese. The greater part of the two European loans has remained in France rather than being used to reduce the interest due at New Orleans. The books show only 475,000 francs as being received from the loans. According to Boursetty the diocese owes 1,100,000. That would be a loss of 600,000 francs. Part of the 600,000 has been used to pay the interest in France. The surplus has been taken by Perché and they know absolutely nothing about what has been done with it. The total interest on the debt is more than 150,000 francs; the revenues are not quite 100,000 and 40,000 of these allocated to the archbishop's residence and the diocesan seminary. Thus, after paying taxes and expenses there remains almost nothing to pay the interest. The unanimous decision of those he has consulted at that the corporation ought to be liquidated legally. This would place an end to the interest, and would allow them to eliminate unjust debts and pay honest debts in time. Even more, it would place and end to that unfortunate corporation which he considers to be a violent, revolutionary society, opposed to all ecclesiastical rights. In the debacle three members have resigned. They were replaced by Father (Gilbert) Raymond, a man who spoils everything he touches, by priests of such a violent character that Leray's presence at their meetings has been rendered impossible. The first thing they did after learning of Leray's nomination was to issue a circular limiting the rights of the bishop. Then, they wanted to remove Perché from the presidency. Finally, they opposed Leray's order that the Christmas collection and the jus cathedraticum be paid directly to him. Under the inspiration of Father (John B. Bogaerts) Bogarty they passed various resolutions and ordered Leray to reply in two days. Since then the rupture has been complete. He wonders if he ought to force the corporation to liquidate or if he should let events carry it down.

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1880 Feb. 28
Toohey, C.S.C., Father J(ohn) M.: Lead City, D(akota) T(erritory)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Toohey mailed two articles from the Volkszeitung which caught his fancy. He will send the pamphlet as soon as he can set to work at it. He has just returned from a sick call in Golden Gate and his pony had to wade through snow, and many times Toohey had to lead the pony. The winter has been intensely cold. The death of Father Mackin has thrown more work on Toohey. On a sick call to Galena he asked some of the men to find a room to hold "stations". Toohey hopes the bishop will call on Notre Dame for a successor to Father Mackin. "Vae soli." The enclosed note is for the Very Reverend Father Provincial. (No inclosure.)

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1880 Feb. 29
Howe, Frances R.: (Chesterton, Indiana)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Miss Howe encloses an article for Palm Sunday. It is far enough in advance to make any rearrangement Hudson may find necessary. Also enclosed are the "Golden Gale" and the "Palmtrees of San Remo", the latter for the children's department. It is not new but is a tradition which cannot be too frequently repeated, since so many Catholics cling affectionately to the tale that Bresca suffered capital punishment. If he did, his descendants are ignorant of the fact. (No inclosure.)

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1880 Feb. 29
Robot, O.S.B., Dom Isidore: Atoka, Indian Territory
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster: (New York, New York)

McMaster's letter of Jan. 28 reached him at the Sacred Heart Mission P.O. He had been seeking a lawyer. He hesitated to write fearing to add to McMaster's work in his poor health. He encloses a copy of the petition that a lawyer, member of the House of Representatives in Texas, drew up for him relative to the donation by the Indians of a section of land to the Mission. The lawyer advised him to add the document of the previous Indian donation. He does not have a map and asks if one is necessary. Persecutions have not been spared him but there the authors of them are despised. One of them was an ex-Jesuit priest who had become a Baptist and had acted scandalously with an Englishman, an ex-novice of the Christian Brothers. Robot received a certificate of deposits for $990 on a New York Bank. All the Masses will be said according to McMaster's expressed intentions. He is not dismayed. He went into the Indian Country to fight the devil. His strength is in the Lord and he has felt consolation now more than ever before. (Enclosure not present)

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