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(1880 Apr.)
Leray, Francis X(avier), Coadj(utor Bishop) of: N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop Napoleon J(oseph) Perché: Bordeaux, (France)

Perché's letter of February 18 was received only during Holy Week. He sent Bishop (John) Quinlan the coy of Cardinal (John) Simeoni's letter and Perché's instructions. Temporal affairs are the same. Liquidation has been demanded in court a month ago. Judge (Paul Emile) Théard defended the corporation and won a delay because the petition was not made in accordance with the legal formalities. Perché asks Leray to join with him in agreeing to pay all the creditors in a year, but he wonders what good it will do for him to assume this responsibility. He can not do so unless sure of being able to honor his engagement. Peché should let him know what means he proposes. During the summer he plans to make arrangements for the seminarians and he wants Perché's approval. Canada offers advantageous conditions. Archbishop (Elzear Alexander Taschereau) of Quebec has written him on this subject for the diocese of Natchitoches. Leray will discuss (the diocese of) New Orleans with him with Perché's approval. There are too many adventurers among the clergy.

VI-3-b - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {7}

1880 Apr.
McManus, Marie Antoinette Eulalie, née Villain: New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché: Bordeaux, France)

She wonders if he has forgotten her and Charles (McManus). She has had to suffer through the winter without wood. She can no longer rely on the promises of Mr. Badger, the collector of the customs at Douane. She has asked him for assistance but he did not reply. She has asked Father (Gustave A.) Rouxel to write to (Perché) for her but in reply Rouxel only sent her one piastre. If (Perché) would assist her, she could build a small cabin and hold a small school. And with a small garden and some chickens, she could supply some inns at Lac Ponchartrain. (P.S.) He should send anything to the care of Mrs. Grillier as she goes there every two weeks.

VI-3-b - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 12mo. - {5}

(1880 Apr.)
(Raymond, Father Gilbert: New Orleans, Louisiana)

List of the debts of the Diocese as drawn up by Victor Séré at the beginning of April. N.B. Séré has not included the debt of the mutual aid treasury as nothing is due to be paid now and there will be payments due only in the far of future. He does not mention the debts of the church of St. John Baptist which are not legally due. Raymond's account is not mentioned, but he may not have to trouble the diocese for a long time. The total debt, including $220,000 due in France, according to (Jules de) Boursetty, $50,000 due in New Orleans, diminishing the bonds of Father (Pierre Leonhard) Thevis and the Morning Star, and the $110,718.95 of the floating debt amounts to $380,718.95. No doubt several sums have escaped Séré; but it is probable that there is not more than $400,000 to be paid now. And it is probable that these obligations could be purchased for $200,000. N.B. Nearly $20,000 of the Memphis debt was bought with $16,000.

VI-3-b - A. Memo - (French) - 2pp. - 12mo. - {6}

1880 Apr. 1
Stoddard, C(harles) W.: S(an) Francisco, (California)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Stoddard sent Hudson some poems and then received the letter asking for some. He will send others to Hudson for the donation. Stoddard published a volume of verses in 1867. At that time it was thought that he would gain prominence in that line, but the gift of writing has left him.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo - {1}

1880 Apr. 2
Howe, Frances R.: (Chesterton, Indiana)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Hudson's money order received and is correct. Miss Howe wants to visit Notre Dame when she may see Hudson and Father Granger. There will be a Requiem Mass said by Father van de Laar in honor of Rose on her anniversary. Miss Howe offers her services to the Ave Maria, if Hudson desires any of her work.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo - {1}

1880 Apr. 2
Parmantier, Father Henri: New Iberia, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop N(apoleon) J(oseph) perché: Bordeaux, France)

In replying to Perché's letter which was transmitted to him by Father (Claude) Jacquet, he thanks him for his kind words. However, in order to regularize his position in the diocese there are still a few difficulties to surmount. He is 28 years old, was born at Elbeuf, Lower Seine, in the diocese of Rouen, and was ordained by Bishop (Claude Marie) Dubuis at Galveston on April 8, 1876. His health is his chief reason for leaving Texas. He had left the diocese of New Orleans, where he had made his ecclesiastical studies, despite himself, being forced to do so by Father (Gilbert) Raymond. He wrote to Dubuis, who was in France, three times to ask for a change in his position but never received any reply. Bishop (Peter) Dufal, (C.S.C.), who has spent 18 months at Galveston as coadjutor, can certify that the doctors have ordered him to leave Texas.

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

1880 Apr. 2
S(pillard) C.S.C., (Father) D(aniel) J.: Austin, Texas
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: Notre Dame, Indiana

"Faith of Our Fathers" received. A bill came from O'Shea for books received. O'Shea allows 50% and 10% off, not 60%. Spillard will remit to either Hudson, Murphy or O'Shea.

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1880 Apr. 3
E(gan), M(aurice) F(rancis): New York, (New York)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Egan wants to take all of the best phrases out of the notices, including the notice of "Song and Sonnets" in Scribner. Dallas has no reason to be angry with Hickey as it was Egan who got his poem upside down, and also declined one of his manuscripts, which was excellent but too long. Hudson should make Dallas understand that Mr. Hickey admires him. The "Ave Maria" has improved in the last 2 years. Hudson has too much to do. If only Egan and Hudson had Scribner's resources and staff. Egan gives regards to Father Corby and Professor Edwards. What has become of that old little boy who had a profound contempt for the East when he was here with Edwards?

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

1880 Apr. 3
Gloden, (Father) Jos(eph) T.: Berwick, Ohio
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

He sends $10 for the manual. Gloden is sending a copy to the Bishop at Hudson's request. He has been busy preparing for Easter. He appreciates all that Hudson has done to promote the confraternity, and recommends himself to Hudson's prayers.

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

1880 Apr. 3
Jacquet, Father C(laude): New Iberia, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché: Bordeaux, France)

He thanks him for his letters to him and to Father (Henri Parmantier) Parmentier and hastens to give him some news about Attakapas. He is still pastor of the parish and has had charge of the college since the end of January. Father (Michael) Coughlan is absent, having gone north in search of money in order to build a church at Loreauville to replace that destroyed by the flood in September. The college had opened under bad auspices: two adolescents were professors and fifteen or sixteen young boys from the village attended. He dismissed the professors and the students and after a few days obtained a seminarian, (Edward J.) Fallon, who remains in charge of the English classes, while Parmantier has regular classes in French and also music for those who request it. However, at the end of the session, Fallon will resume his studies and, once again, he will be without teachers. He asks (Perché) to secure a congregation of Brothers for them. Father (Ange Marie Felix) Jan is better. He is now strong enough to sit up a good part of the day. The doctors had despaired of his life but his iron constitution surmounted everything. Father (L.J.) Chabrier, former replacing Father (E.) Blatterer who has been with Jacquet since the end of last year. His health is going from bad to worse. Father (Blaise) Branche is pastor at Chataign(i)er, replacing Father (Olivier) Bré who is at Rosary. The flood of September 1 did much damage. The belfries at Lafayette, Ile Piquant and Charenton were overturned. The churches at Fausse Point, Jeannerette, Franklin, and Centerville were destoyred. Father (Yves C.) Rivoallan has already succeeded in restoring that at Centerville and he has found among his parishioners at Franklin sufficient resources to begin a new church. That at Jeanerette has already been begun and soon there will arise at Loreauville, Fausse Pointe, a fine edifice which will attest to the generosity of the Irish across the United States for the French-speaking population. He knows nothing of the general business of the diocese. It is said that Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray wishes to force the diocese into liquidation. They want Jacquet to pay the entire amount of his indebtedness without the least regard for the $3,350 which he placed at the disposition of the diocese. This seems hard if not to say arbitrary. Parmantier is an excellent priest. In the uncertainty of what will become of the college at the end of the scholastic year, he asks (Perché) to give him Parmantier as an assistant.

VI-3-b - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 4to. - {21}

1880 Apr. 4
Holloway, Mrs. E. B.: Shelbyville, Illinois
to Father (Daniel) E. Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

She sends subscription price for the Ave Maria. The last number received was Number 13. She would like to know if Hudson wants to print her story, "Maplewood" in the Ave Maria. Hudson should not reply by postal card.

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

1880 Apr. 5
Guay, Father F.X.: Marksville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

Confidential. He intends to leave Marksville on the 15th. He has given first communion to 110 children and adults and has not remained idle the four months he has been there. It is hardly possible to leave the inhabitants without a priest. He is convinced that Father (L. Julian) Gal(l)op is the man for the place. Guay is tired and fears the summer heat. He wonders if Leray could give him a small post on the Gulf or a chaplaincy. He has just seen the Superioress General (of the Daughters of the Cross) of Shreveport (Mother Mary Bernard, D.C.) who tells him that Father (Joseph) Gentille is not very well and that she wants a priest for their convent. Guay could go there. If Leray no longer wants his services, he should send him a letter of recommendation. If he has another priest to send, he should notify him so, that he can settle the accounts. If he cannot send another priest, Guay could change with Gal(l)op or perhaps Father (Paul E.) Simon who, he thinks, would like to leave Moreauville because of difficulties which he has encountered there.

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

1880 Apr. 5
Jenkins, (Father) T(homas) J.: Hardinsburg, K(entuck)y
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Jenkins sends 9 poems. "Our Lady's Sennight" has commenced publication in the Ave Maria. Hudson will have trouble with the latter half of the manuscripts. Jenkins would like to have 12 extra copies of the Ave Maria sent to an Academy in Uniontown, Ky. He would like 3 copies sent to himself.

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

1880 Apr. 5
Perché, N(apoleon) J(oseph), Archbishop of New Orleans: Bordeaux, (France)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

This letter will be brought to Leray by Father Paul (E.) Mesnil of the diocese of Angers. Leray should employ him. He does not know English but will learn easily, being only 33 years old.

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

1880 Apr. 6
Howe, Frances R.: (Chesterton, Indiana)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Miss Howe encloses some specimens of material found in their field. One of the compounds is believed to be copper or aluminum. The back numbers of the Ave Maria she would like to have are listed.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo - {1}

1880 Apr. 6
Schiffmacher, (Father) Marie Theodore: Red Oak, Iowa
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: Notre Dame, Indiana

The vestments, linen and material for flowers were received, but no maniple. He hopes many will read the article in the Ave Maria and help him. A poor appearing church many times frightens people into total indifference. If priests knew of the wants of frontier missions they would do much more to help them out.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo - {1}

1880 Apr. 7
Baker, Sadie L.: Oswego, Ill(inoi)s
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Miss Baker sends manuscripts that need not be returned if rejected. Hudson should put an abler pen to work if hers are not favorable. She has been desperate over poor desolate altars and could hold her pen no longer. A new church nearby has dust laden altars. The Altar Society is in a state of decline.

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

1880 Apr. 7
Brindejonc, Father H(yacinthe): Guernsey, (England)
to (Archbishop Napoleon Joseph Perché: Bordeaux, France)

As (Perché) suggested, he wrote to Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray and to Father (Gustave A.) Rouxel. Our Lady of the Rosary is presently served by Father (Jean Baptist Bré) Lebret, and Brindejonc is convinced that he will do a good job there. Rouxel says that he will be given a parish that will agree with his delicate health. He may know enough English to serve a mixed parish. He has a priest with him of whom he has already spoken. He wishes to accompany him. He is about 64 but robust. He will write to Leray to specify when he should leave and believes he will be able to do so around August or September. He has his mother with him. She is more than 80 and has suffered greatly for more than a year. She is dying.

VI-3-b - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 12mo. - {5}

1880 Apr. 7
Ignatia (C.S.C.), Sister Mary: St. Mary's (Notre Dame, Indiana)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): Notre Dame, Ind(iana)

Sister Ignatia cannot write a notice of the enclosed. As a Christmas play it is a failure. Father General would never allow it to be seen in any representation. There is no personality, nor refinement. Unpleasant historical facts are emphasized with no antidote. Sister Ignatius would not take the trouble to notice the work. The private experience of Mother McAuley could be told by the Sister that wrote it. The writer could also brand the name of a woman who left the Order of Mercy. Sister Ignatia asks the prayers of the Association of Our Lady of Lourdes, for the happy death of Mr. Coffey, a Catholic of Rockford, illinois. (No enclosure.)

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo - {1}

1880 (April) 7
McMaster, J(ames) A(lphonsus): (New York, New York)
to Post-master: (Sault au Recollet, Quebec)

Phelan, writing for McMaster asks the Postmaster why two copies of the Freeman's Journal which have been addressed to Father M(artin) Ferard, have been returned. Ferard requested that the papers be sent to him through the Post Office and so McMaster wishes to learn why Ferard has not received the paper.

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

(18)80 April 7
Muller, C.S.S.R., Father M(ichael): St. Louis, (Missouri)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster: (New York, New York)

Muller was very glad to hear from McMaster. He thought he had displeased McMaster in some way but sees from the letter that this was a false impression. He is most pleased that Mary has taken the vows. She took her vows on the day upon which Muller said his first Mass 27 years ago, and had he known of it sooner he would certainly have dedicated his Mass for her intentions. Muller is taking the place of the Father Provincial and the Father Rector who was left New York on the last Wednesday bound for Rome. Most of the priests are absent in English and German missions but as soon as a sufficient number returns to the house he will attempt to take the trip to New York which he has had to postpone for so long. Both himself and McMaster are now on the down-side of the Rocky Mountains of this life and are soon expecting to reach the Pacific Ocean of Eternity. Muller fears an unpleasant detention in the custom house. He asks that the enclosed lines be forwarded to little St. John. P. S. Bishop (Peter Joseph) Baltes (of Alton, Illinois) has effected a divorce of many of the best women from their Husband, by taking the Blessed Sacr(ament) out of their chapels.

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

1880 Apr. 7
Rouxel, Father G(ustave) A.: (New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché: Bordeaux, France)

He wonders what has caused the difference between (Perché's) letter of February 22 dated from Florence and the last two of March 17 and 18. He has read and reread the copies of his letters but can find nothing there to wound him. Materially there has been no change in the financial situation, save for several thousand dollars paid by Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray. There are many overdue notes, but he believes they will wait. In all the letters which (Perché) calls so vague, he said there was nothing new. He wonders what he could say that (Perché) does not already know. There has been no change in regard to the debt, but in regard to the administration of the finances it is different. There has been a change, even a revolution. But (Perché) knows better than he. On the one side is the corporation, presided over by Father (Gilbert) Raymond. On the other side is Leray, administrator de facto, with Father (Hyacinth) LeCozic as secretary. Leray did not wish to make any change without (Perché). It is unfortunate that (Perché) did not confirm LeCozic in his position; for he has had many battles and without Rouxel he would have been abandoned. The two great powers, Leray and the corporation, are each acting to the disadvantage of the diocese. It is Leray who makes the payments, when they can be made. Fortunately he receives the collections and the jus cathedraticum. The corporation meets frequently, talks a great deal, passes resolution after resolution, and replies through its vice-president to legal citations. That is all Rouxel knows, for since his resignation as a member, he has not seen one of the members. He has been occupied with the spiritual administration. Like (Perché) he has heard it said that Leray desires liquidation. Rouxel does not believe this since every day he sees Leray paying and compromising with creditors. Just now he has purchased for $1100 a note of Branegan for $2,000. He does not make the unjust distinctions that the corporation does. They cry out that liquidation would be wrong, yet they have decided to repudiate the floating debt. By a resolution passed several days ago, they decided not to acknowledge any note signed by Perché, by Father (Joseph Marie) Xillet, and the other administrators, without the written approval of the corporation. As the first application of this resolution, Raymond, cited in court for the note of Falkenstein of Carro(l)lton, refused to acknowledge it. Fortunately, the judgment was against him. Rouxel is enclosing a copy of a letter written by him to Raymond upon learning of this resolution. Even more unfortunate was (Perché's) telegram "Maintain rights of corporation," for now they will certainly maintain their rights which are not the same as (Perché's). (Perché's) adherence will not carry along Rouxel's, for he can not bargain away the honor of his signature for the two or three notes placed in circulation during his administration. He knows that the corporation will not do more in his case than in (Perché's) or Millet's, since Raymond has told him that he bargained over his own in the case of Mrs. Ducatel. The lawyers are divided. (Edward) Bermudez has changed his opinion several times. He has just been named president of the Supreme Court for 12 years, so that they can no longer count on him for consultations. (Paul Emile) Théard, lawyer for the corporation, has promised to give Perché some details and advice. If Leray had been able to join the corporation, everything would have been easy. Rouxel must disillusion (Perché) on his opinion that he and Leray are two heads in one basket. He wishes it were so, for then Leray would be in France or at Rome right now. In his last letter, Rouxel said Leray would be leaving at Easter. Rouxel has pressed him so strongly that they almost came to blows. (Perché) speaks of the squandering of the administration, but Leray lives with them and is no more of a charge than (Perché). Like (Perché) he has simple tastes, and he pays from his own pocket many of the minor expenses. There is only one secretary who has to be paid LeCozic, for he cannot live only on the revenues from the Little Sisters of the Poor. As for Father (J.) Hilliard, Leray charged LeCozic to write him to wait, just as he had written to Father (Anthony) Cauvin. Rouxel is sending the marriage certificate of Celestin Destrehan. Father Joham looked for it last year, but (Perché's) letter had spoken only of 1840. His last letter said 1840 or the following years, Rouxel made a new search and found it in 1846. Rouxel has high hopes that Théard will win the (Margaret) Mulligan case before the Supreme Court.

- A.L.S. - (French) - 7pp. - 4to. -

Enclosure:

1880 Mar. 6
Rouxel, Father G(ustave) A.: (New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Father G(ilbert) Raymond: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

Rouxel asks if it is true that Raymond, in concert with the corporation, has decided not to acknowledge the liabilities assumed by Millet and the other administrators, under the pretext that each was not approved by a special resolution. He asks if this is just and honorable, since the loans thus made were not new debts but extensions of old ones. P.S. Raymond replied affirmatively, saying that he made three distinctions: debts of the corporation, debts of the archbishop, and debts of the diocese.

- A.L.S. - (French, Copy) - 2pp. - 4to. -

VI-3-b - A.L.S. - (French) - 9pp. - 4to. - {17}

1880 Apr. 8
Murray, John O'Kane: Brooklyn, L.I., New York
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.: Notre Dame, Indiana

The delay of Hudson's copy of the "Catholic Heroes and Heroines" was due to an oversight of the publishers. It was mailed today with best regards.

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1880 Apr. 8
Stanisleus, C.S.C., Brother: Washington, D. C.
to (James P.) Edwards: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

He is enjoying himself, but his health is poor. He has little rest from business matters, but it is a relief from the drudgery of the printing office. He supposes Edwards has heard of Eugene Arnold's trip to Europe with Father (Alexis Granger, C.S.C.) Provincial. Eugene is doing well in one of the best law offices of the city. He had his brother willie are a credit to their Alma Mater. After the fire Eugene went among the Congressmen and collected several hundred dollars; he were his medals and went as a Notre Dame boy. Eugene moves in the very highest social circles, among the Shermans, Riggses, Blaines, etc., yet attends daily Mass. Senator James C. Blaine invited Stanislaus to his house the other evening. Washington is a beautiful city, but the people keep odd hours. He finds the congressmen kind and sociable, even Blaine, the "Plumed Knight" as he is called, and Senator (Daniel Wolsey) Voorhees, the "Tall Sycamore of the Wabash". Senators (Joseph Ewing) McDonald and (Thomas Francis) Bayard are splendid. Stenislaus shouldn't wonder if McDonald be the Democratic candidate for Vice-president. Georgetown College looks dismal, and they need new buildings very much. He should not wonder if Eugene Arnold will turn towards the religious like as a Jesuit. Tom Sherman and Tom Kernan are about to return to this country and will go to Woodstock.

XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 8vo. - {8}

1880 Apr. 8
Thaddeus, O. S. B., Father ( ): Beatty, P(ennsylvani)a
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

He sends a communication on the Triduo of St. Benedict at St. Vincent's Abbey and College. It is to be published if satisfactory.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo - {1}

1880 Apr. 8
Toohey, C.S.C., (Father) John M.: Lead City, D(akota) T(erritory)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: Notre Dame, Ind(iana)

Hudson's letter received. The breviary brought by Father Gleeson is very handy and just what he wanted. A copy of "The Irish Race" received. Toohey returned from Fort Meade, 20 miles from Deadwood, where he introduced Father (James) Gleeson (C.S.C.) to his parish. Father Gleeson is giving one Sunday a month to the soldiers. General Sturgis is a Catholic. He was converted after the death of his son, who fell in the Custer massacre. Toohey requests the back issues of the Ave Maria containing the articles on Army Chaplains, to send to the General as several of the soldiers are Catholics. Father Gleeson became ill from his trip on the stage from Sidney, and was hospitalized. Gleeson could not say Mass Easter Sunday. The Deadwoodites are pleased with Father Gleeson. Toohey has 25 pages of "Raphael" translated. Next week he is again going to search for Rockford. Father Frere has joined the bank for France. His beard may be a temptation for the communists to elect him chief.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo - {3}

1880 Apr. 9
Neithart, C.SS.R., Father Benedict A.: New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

Neithart has carefully examined the Constitutions as well as the Guide of the Sisters of Mercy. Mother (Mary) Austin (Carroll, S.M.), may be elected Mother Superior once or twice yet, as she has never been elected by a chapter, but only nominated by Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph) Perché. Most of the Sisters like her and those who prefer another will probably vote for her through fear or policy. She will not accept any position in a branch house. Neithart does not think they ought to interfere; the evil lies in the system rather than in the persons composing the community. As all the electors will come to New Orleans in August for the vacation retreat, he advises postponement.

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

1880 Apr. 9
Raymond, Father G(ilbert): New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop N(apoleon) J(oseph) Perché: (Bordeaux, France)

Perché's telegram gave them the courage they need. Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray was at first well disposed but soon changed his mind. He refused to become a member of the corporation and decided upon bankruptcy. He left the debt to the corporation but took all the money destined to pay it. Finally, the widow, (Margaret) Mulligan, who already had a court decision in her favor, initiated a suit against the corporation demanding a declaration of bankruptcy. Thus menaced, they sent to Propaganda the petition of the court. They have been told that Leray received a dispatch from Rome begging him to oppose it. They also wrote to Cardinal (John) Simeoni in order to inform him of the strange situation. Leray recognizes neither their rights nor Perché's. They ask Perché to intercede with Propaganda for them. Liquidation would be a horrible scandal and the Holy See could justly complain that it had been deceived when assured that the mortgage on all ecclesiastical property was only a formality. They have taken Judge (Paul Emile) Theard to defend them and won on a formality. They need 7 or $8000 immediately to avoid bankruptcy. Leray has sufficient money, they have been told by Victor Séré who has continued the books to the present. A telegram should be sent to Raymond by propaganda declaring that the funds of the diocese should be placed at the disposition of the corporation. The initial danger averted, they could hasten to augment the resources. Expenses should be reduced, an appeal made to priests and faithful, the Diocesan Association revived among the poor, a subscription made among the rich, the churches taxed, and the debtors of the diocese made to pay the $33,000 they owe. The floating debt is down to $130,000. $50,000, covered by a first mortgage, could be deducted. The consolidated debt of the two loans, in France and (America), is $270,000. But they need a large sum to make the necessary payments and to buy back notes. They have nothing against Leray but believe he has deceived himself. P.S. Respects to Father Leneuf. Their porter died yesterday.

VI-3-b - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 4to. - {7}

1880 April 10
Ferard, Father M(artin): Sault au Recollect, (Province of Quebec)
to (James Alphonsus McMaster): (New York, New York)

Ferard received three copies of the Freeman's Journal along with a bill of subscription for $3. dating from March, 1880 to March 1881. He has returned the papers because he is no longer under the same circumstances under which he was when he subscribed two years ago. He was then Superior of a mission at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and was free to subscribe as he pleased but now he is under a superior and consequently is not free to subscribe without permission. He hopes McMaster will understand his reasons. P. S. He had not renewed his subscription and was surprised when the papers arrived. Perhaps the priest now at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich(igan) should have been sent the papers.

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

1880 Apr. 10
Meany, M(ary) L.: Philad(elphi)a, (Pennsylvania)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Miss Meany submits Industrial Legends and Sketches. She asks what it would be worth. "St. Anne" is almost ready and it will run through the July issues. She will translate anything for Hudson. She hopes that Hudson's health has improved.

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

1880 Apr. 10
Perché, N(apoleon) J(oseph), Archbishop of New Orleans: Bordeaux, (France)

Circular letter to the pastors, chaplains and priests of the city and Diocese of New Orleans. They all know why, despite his age and exhaustion, he undertook the trip to Europe. The complete unification of the debts of the diocese was and is his great preoccupation. A grave sickness has delayed the execution of the measures he has taken. The situation has become worse and it is presently impossible to implement the system of amortization proposed by the late Father (Joseph Marie) Millet. Liquidation, far from diminishing the debt, would entail useless expenses. They should join Perché in solemnly protesting against such a step. The diocese is a corporation and it is up to the council, of which he is president, to oppose these measures. It is possible to pay all the debts. If he insists upon the authority and the jurisdiction which belongs only to him, it is to exercise it in the spiritual interest of all. They know that he has always been a father to all, even those who have shown themselves to be rebellious and ungrateful.

VI-3-b - Printed Circular 3 copies - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}

1880 Apr. 11
Clark, Thomas J.: Oswego, N(ew) Y(ork)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

A Young Men's Catholic Association is being organized and Clark is trying to find by laws suitable for the organization which is for literary debating and social friendship. All of its members will be Catholics. Clark is anxious to produce a constitution different to any other in the city. Anything that Hudson can give them will be appreciated.

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1880 Apr. 11
Lepere, W(illia)m H.: St. Louis, M(iss)o(uri)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Lepere has always wanted to write for a standard magazine and would like to contribute to the Ave Maria, dedicated to the honor of the Virgin Mary. He received a Catholic and classical education at St. Louis University. He sends a specimen essay on "Christian Art". Brother Fidelis will remember Lepere as a son of Mrs. Frances Lepere.

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

1880 April 12
Castanido, J. A.: New Orleans, Louisiana
to (James F.) Edwards: Notre Dame, Indiana

He asks Edwards to ascertain from the Mother (Mary of St. Angela) Superior of the convent if she would admit his three daughters under conditions which he names.

XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {2}

1880 Apr. 12
Hickey, P(atrick) V.: New York, (New York)
to F(athe)r (Daniel E.) Hudson, (CSC): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Hickey gives Judge Dunne's address as Salt Lake City, Utah. He had never heard Dunne lecture but his educational lectures are admirable. He asks about Hudson's health, and hopes Fathers Corby, Kelly and Walsh are well. He has been very busy. Egan is a fine gentleman and is much help. Hickey thanks Hudson for the notices and asks remembrance in Hudson's prayers and hopes to see him in May. P.S. "The Illustrated Catholic American" can be had by request on a post card.

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1880 April 12
Hug, Mrs. Christina: Indianapolis, Indiana
to (James F. Edwards): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

She congratulates him on his birthday and sends as a present a book entitled "Altsonant and letters".

XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}

1880 Apr. 12
Linehan, Mrs. M. A.: Davenport, Iowa
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Mrs. Linehan is going to Ireland and would like to be a correspondent for the Ave Maria. She is going directly to Knock where she hopes to be cured of rheumatism. To cut down expenses, she will write a weekly letter from Ireland, if acceptable to Hudson. This should increase the circulation of the Ave Maria in Davenport, where she is well known. Fathers L. Roche, H. Cosgrove, or M. Flavin will give references for her.

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1880 Apr. 12
Miller, Alfred B.: South Bend, Indiana
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Mr. Miller requests the presence of Fathers Corby and Hudson at the lecture of E. B. Washburne, Friday night of this week. The lecture will relate of the imprisonment of the Archbishop of Paris and Mr. Washburne's efforts to save him. There will be a box reserved for Hudson near the speaker.

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

1880 Apr. 13
Mann, I( ): New York, (New York)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

It is hardly worthwhile sending the trifle enclosed, but there are many ways to give. Mann would like to give more to Lady (Georgiana) Fullerton for her charity. Hudson knows the condition of the needy missions.

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

1880 Apr. 13
Ryder, Eliot: Cobleskill, (New York)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

When Ryder mailed Hudson his verses "He Whom God Loves" he was in distress. His printer had failed and yellow fever broke out in Memphis where he has houses rented. He depends on the income from these houses for support and it was stopped. Ryder was obliged to resume work on the New York daily papers. He is now writing a book for a New York Publisher and hopes to be well paid. His books and household goods are in storage. He is no longer in pecuniary distress, although it was a great trial to abandon his paper. He had acquired 800 volumes of special selections for aids in his work. While the paper lived it won golden opinions from clergymen. He will send a set of each issue to anyone who desires them. Hudson should continue sending the Ave Maria. Ryder is glad Notre Dame recovered so well from the fire.

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

1880 Apr. 13
Schiffmacher, (Father) M(arie) T(heodore): Red Oak, Iowa
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: Notre Dame, Indiana

Schiffmacher is in receipt of $3.50 from Hudson and $10 from a Miss F. Lyons of Chicago. He thanks Hudson for his kindness.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}

1880 April 14
Bingham, Jo(h)n: Washington, D(istrict of) C(olumbia)
to (James Alphonsus McMaster): (New York, New York)

Bingham, Chairman of the Catholic Young Man's National Union, sends a printed letter from Carroll Institute notifying McMaster that Bishop (John J.) Keane, (of Richmond, Virginia), President of the Union, has called for the assembling of the Sixth Annual Convention on Wednesday, May 12, at Washington, (D. C.). Carroll Institute has invited this convention to Washington and welcomes all of delegates. The program will begin with the assembling at the Institute on May 12, and after the celebration of High Mass in St. Patrick's Church, the delegates will proceed to Lincoln Hall where the sessions of the convention will be held. The list of agenda includes an evening session of Musical and Literary Entertainment, a banquet at the National Hotel, and an audience with the President of the United States at the Executive Mansion. The letter also quotes railroad prices to Washington from nearby cities and lists the rates at five hotels. The members of the committees are named.

I-2-c - printed letter - 1p. - 8vo. - {2}

1880 April. 14
Joseph S.P., Sister Marie: St. Mary's, Vigo County, Indiana
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster: (New York, New York)

Sister Marie Joseph is sending a copy of "la femme Apotre" or the life and letters of her sister St. Francois Xavier who died at St. Mary's of the Wood in 1856.They hope the interest McMaster has shown in the new community, the Sisters of Prudence, through his excellent newspaper, will be extended to this work. She writes in the name of the community.

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1880 Apr. 14
Raymond, Father G(ilbert): New Orl(eans, Louisiana)
to Archbishop N(apoleon J(oseph) Perché: (Bordeaux, France)

All their Faculties end next August 7, having been given for ten years in 1870. Several have been renewed in the interval, but it would be best if Perché renewed them all. (Paul Emile) Theéard has told Raymond that Perché wants to know Théard's opinion on their debt. They spoke for a long time and Raymond showed him a chart on the floating debt of the diocese of New Orleans as of April 1, 1880, as reported by (Victor) Séré. Raymond is sending it to Perché. Théard's opinion is that they should avoid bankruptcy. This is also the opinion of (Thomas J.) Semmes, (Alexander) Robert, (Octave) de Armas, Judge Rightor, all the influential Catholics, and the priests generally. By his personal influence Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray has been able to obtain the assent of several persons, but strictly speaking everyone is opposed. What is bad is that Leray has done nothing to restore public confidence and nothing to avoid, liquidation. He has said (the corporation) is obliged to pay, but he has not left them the means. As Leray acknowledges only Propaganda, they believe Propaganda's approval of Perché's telegram and its advice to place the funds at their disposal would dispose him to act. P.S. A telegram has announced the death of Bishop (Anthony Dominic) Pellicer. There are now 4 seats to fill, as Raymond has been assured that Bishop (Peter) Dufal, (C.S.C.) has resigned and left. Enclosed is an account of the floating debt as of April 1, 1880, showing creditors and the amounts owed to each.

VI-3-b - A.L.S. - (French) - 8pp. - 12mo. - {11}

1880 Apr. 15
E(gan), M(aurice) F(rancis): New York, (New York)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: Notre Dame, Indiana

Egan is surprised to see one of Hudson's poems in "The Independent." He has received the book from Mr. de Vere (?) Egan received a note from Father (Edward) Sorin.

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(18)80 Apr. 15
Tezi, Father Gratiliano: Rome, (Italy)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché: Bordeaux, France)

He has just received (Perché's) letter of the 11th in which he asks him to see if he can pay the expenses of the trip. He can not do so, but he will pay for his own food. As to the papers of which (Perché) spoke, he is getting them ready to send when needed. He can wait until August in order to leave. P.S. He is a priest of the Province of Rome, ordained in 1877, 27 years old, and possesses good certificates of study and conduct.

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

1880 April 16
Joos, (Father) Ed(ward): Monroe, (Minnesota)
to (Henry F. Brownson): (Detroit, Michigan)

Joos acknowledges receipt of check for $450 from Jeremiah O'Connor in partial payment of Rev. J(ohn) Van Gennip's mortgage. He hopes to see the balance come in proper time.

III-3-a - A. L. S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {3}

(18)80 April 16
Macmanus, F.E.: Corpus Christi, Texas
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster: New York, (New York)

During the absence yesterday of Bishop (Dominic) Manucy of (Brownsville, Texas) in a part of the diocese inaccessible to telegraphic communications, the sad news came of the death of Bishop (Anthony D.) Pellicer of San Antonio, (Texas). Manucy is expected to perform the funoral ceremony in San Antonio the following day. Manucy is now the only Bishop in Texas since Bishop (C.M.) Dubuis of (Galveston, Texas) has resigned and gone to France for his health and his Coadjutor has also resigned. McMaster once told Macmanus that certain private individuals know the condition of local affairs better than many officers in Rome and he agrees that some matters known to him there should be known in Rome also. Macmanus is unfamiliar with ecclesiastical modes of procedure and so cannot make his ideas beneficial to the people, but can only submit them to McMaster and ask for his counsel. If Bishop Manucy could be transferred to a more populous diocese containing more civilized people this change would benefit both the Church and the people. In proposing this, Macmanus realized that his is sacrificing a Zealous and eloquent priest for another diocese and he does so upon his own opinion entirely, not having consulted anyone else. He does not know Manucy's personal wishes on this point but believes he understands the wishes of most of the thoughtful Catholics of the diocese. Manucy is misplaced where he is and probably feels so himself, although Macmanus hesitates to name the reasons for that conclusion. His purpose in writing McMaster was to encourage him to do all he possibly could to bring about such a beneficial change. This letter is intended to be strictly private unless parts of it can be effectively used. The previous week Macmanus wrote concerning the appointment of L. Haynes as collector, but this has been confirmed.

I-2-c - A.L.S. - 3 pp. - 12mo - {3}

1880 Apr. 16
Spillard, C.S.C., Father D(aniel) J.: Austin, Texas
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Father Spillard encloses a draft for $50. $25 is for "Faith of Our Fathers" and the remaining $25 should be given to Mother Ascension. He will send the balance due Hudson as soon as possible. Hudson has probably heard from the late Texans, Fathers Demers and Shea, so Spillard will not write old news. Sorry to hear of Bishop (Anthony Dominic) Pellicer's death. Spillard was his guest during Holy Week and the Bishop called his attention to the boil on his neck. The boil turned out to be a carbuncle. Previously a carbuncle nearly cost him his life. The news of his death was through "News Special" from San Antonio, Spillard wonders what action the "General Chapter" of the Congregation of the Holy Cross will take regarding the "Decrees concerning unauthorized Congregations?" It may be providential that the capitulants are assembled at this time and can learn the real state of affairs and have full power to act for the Congregation.

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

1880 Apr. 17
Egan, Maurice F(rancis): New York, (New York)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Hickey and Egan wish Hudson were with them. Egan returns the circular as Hudson will have better facilities to circulate it. He will send extracts from notices, including the one from "Scribner" on "Songs and Sonnets". Egan will put "Notre Dame" in an early issue, as "Georgetown" is in the July number. Professor Ja mes F. Edwards should take care of the circular as Hudson has too much to do. The Ave Maria has improved greatly in the past two years. It is the most highly valued Catholic publication in the country. He will say the same in public when the opportunity arises. Egan did not expect any money for the sonnet. Hudson should not work too hard as much depends on him in the future.

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

1880 Apr. 17
Schiffmacher, (Father) M(arie) Th(eodore): Red Oak, Iowa
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: Notre Dame, Ind(ian)a

Schiffmacher thanks Hudson for the $16.50. Soon their church will have a proper appearance. He will thank the donors personally. Schiffmacher will pray for the benefactors who have aided in the western missions.

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1880 Apr. 17
Thérd, Paul E(mile): New Orleans. (Louisiana)
to Archbishop N(apoleon) J(oseph) Perché: Bordeaux, (France)

Father (Gustave A.) Rouxel has informed Théard of Perché's desire to have his opinion in regard to the situation of the diocese. Perché should return as soon as possible or give up the contest. The financial difficulties have been greatly exaggerated. According to his information the debt does not exceed $400,000. It will be easy to deal with the floating debt for those creditors will not be alarmed unless the payment of interest is suspended. After all, what is $400,000 for $250, 000 faithful? With a little good will and zeal this sum can be raised easily. In order to put into practice the necessary measures, the confusion that exists in the diocese must be ended. In the face of two authorities the priests and the Catholics of Louisiana cannot decide whom they must obey. It is easy to say that Perché represents the spiritual authority and Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray the temporal authority, but it is difficult to define. Therefore, it is necessary that there be agreement between the two. Théard does not see any impasse in the legal situation. If Perché wants liquidation, it will take place; if not, Théard can prevent it. If Perché wishes to end the corporation, Théard can do that and have a liquidation without having a bankruptcy. He does not doubt that Perché will return.

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

1880 Apr. 18
Maria, (C.I.C.), Sister: (Labadieville, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché: Bordeaux, France)

Many times she has asked if he has forgotten their poor little Louisiana community of the (Congregation of) the Immaculate Conception. Her surprise was great when she learned of his departure. When he left they were in danger, but they have been able to a survive amidst the thousand and one tempests which still threaten them, being persuaded that Father (Cyprian) Vénissat and (Perché) are watching over them. They have had to leave Opelousas because the circumstances became very delicate. Several of their children followed them. Father (Pierre Marie) J(o)uan asked them to open their institution at Washington, but Father (Peter M.) Letilly, the pastor of Lockport, in view of the distance being only 35 miles and their small number of sisters there, persuaded them to come closer together for the moment. That small post is confided to Sister de Chantal Amelie Durel, the widow of Ronard Pascal. They have a good number of students for the two neighboring parishes, not having convents, their pastors favor them. As for their mother-house of St. Philomena, they have received lately one novice and are awaiting four others, two of whom are coming any day. Several parishes have asked for Sisters but for lack of subjects they have hesitated to undertake too much. The pastor of St. Vincent de Paul, Father (Adolphe F.X.) Chapuis, whom she knew in the parish of Father (Antoine) Durier and who had been received as a priest at Thibodeaux the same year she took the habit, wants them to establish themselves in his parish after August. Time is pressing and they would like to take advantage of the opportunity, but they have learned that Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray is opposed, giving as his reason that there are already enough communities in the city. They hope (Perché) will soon be back with them. She asks him to take advantage of his stay in France to obtain for them a special blessing from the Pope.

VI-3-b - A.L.S. - (French) - 8pp. - 16mo. - {15}

1880 April 19
Chaland, Father L(ouis): Galveston, Texas
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster: New York, (New York)

Chaland, Chancellor of the Diocese of Galveston, Texas, sends McMaster $5. to be used for the poor, famished Sons of Ireland. P.S. Chaland asks McMaster's prayers for his Diocese and Province in particular. They have had two Bishops in Galveston so far. The Coadjutor resigned first and now (Bishop C. M.) Dubuis, the titular Bishop will not return to Texas. Dubuis will retain his title and an Administrator Bishop will be appointed. Bishop (A. D.) Pellicer died at San Antonio, (Texas) last week. A Bishop still has to be named for Natchez, (Mississippi) and for Natchitoches, (Louisiana) so McMaster can judge what sort of a fix the Province (of New Orleans) is in. He gives his regards to Valette.

I-2-c - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {3}

1880 Apr. 19
D(allas), A(lexander) I.: San Antonio, Texas
to F(athe)r D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Dallas has been the football of a vacillating commanding officer. He has known his destination only two days. He is returning Marie and Elise to Notre Dame under Mother Angela's care. The girls asked to return to school. Dallas received Otis' letter today. Otis' zeal would honor the 22nd century. Mrs. Dallas sends regards.

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1880 April 19
O'Connell, E(ugene), (Bishop of Grass Valley,: Marysville, (California)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster: (New York, New York)

The only clue O'Connell has yet found as to the sender of the precious work, Ubaldi's introductio ad S(acram) Scripturam is the name of McMaster on the envelope enclosing it. He asks for the bill for the book and also a picture of McMaster and his wife. He deeply regrets her death and is sorry he never met her personally while she lived. He hopes they shall all meet later in Eternity.

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

1880 Apr. 19
Palmer, Nannie: New York, N(ew) Y(ork)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

She is sending an original article in the form of a three-act drama. The title is "The Martyr Prince'" taken from the life of Louis XVI and the Dauphin. It is suited to schools or the salon. Hudson may have it for a slight compensation. If not accepted Miss Palmer requests that the manuscripts be returned to her.

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1880 Apr. 19
Ryder, Eliot: New York, (New York)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Ryder thanks Hudson for the kind notice in the Ave Maria and for sending the recent issues to him. Ryder's sonnet "The Penitent at Prayer" appeared two years ago in the "New York Sun" while Ryder was a member of that staff. Ryder will not be able to establish himself in business for sometimes and would like to secure a position with a Catholic Journal. His ideas of how a Catholic journal should be conducted differ from those of any other Catholic editor he has ever met. The only use to which he can put himself is by contributions to papers that care to receive them.

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

1880 Apr. 19
Waylen, Elizabeth: Phila(delphia, Pennsylvania)
to F(athe)r (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

She is glad "Robin" is liked. If a more attractive title occurs to Hudson he should not hesitate to change it. Father Russell included her name in the list of special contributors in the "Irish Monthly". She would like Hudson to do the same.

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1880 April 20
Bingham, Jo(h)n: Washington, D(istrict of) C(olumbia)
to James (Alphonsus) McMaster: (New York, New York)

Bingham, writing from the Carroll Institute under the direction of the Convention Committee, encloses an invitation to the Convention and hopes that McMaster can be present. (Enclosures are present).

I-2-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}

1880 Apr. 20
Estignard, Marie: Rome, (Italy)
to (Archbishop Napoleon Joseph Perché: Bordeaux, France)

She hopes he will pardon her silence and believe that she is very thankful for his many kindnesses during his short stay at Rome. She was very chagrined to see him suffering so much and she hopes that the good season will cause him to recover. She has great need of his blessing. Sister Marie Gabrielle is still with her. The house has been full and there is much to do. She has seen Mrs. (C.) Moreau several times and they spoke of (Perché) P. S. She sends her regards to Father Leneuf.

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

1880 Apr. 21
Hickey, P(atrick) V.: New York, (New York)
to F(ather) Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Hickey owes Masses to the Holy Souls. He asks Hudson to say them at the high altar with his intentions. Hudson should remember him in his own prayers.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo - {1}

1880 Apr. 21
Mannix, Mary E.: Walnut Hills, Cin(cinnati, Ohio)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Hudson's letter received with proof of sonnet. She wants Hudson's criticism of her contribution when it is published in the "Catholic World." Mr. Galway, assistant editor of "Catholic's Telegraph" is going to assume the same position with the "Catholic World." He promises to use his influence with Fathers Hecker and Hewitt to have the names of contributors published.

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo - {2}

1880 Apr. 21
Raymond, Father G(ilbert): New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop N(apoleon) J(oseph) Perché: (Bordeaux, France)

He cannot express his pain, seeing what he has caused Perché without willing it; he has always had great respect and veneration for him and all the members of the corporation (of the diocese of New Orleans) are animated by the same sentiments. They have only one thing in view: to pay the debt and prevent bankruptcy. When (C.) Lauque sued to place the corporation in bankruptcy, they sent his petition to Propaganda, begging it to help them. Propaganda and Perché are both opposed to bankruptcy, but, as Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray will acknowledge only the authority of Propaganda, they desired to have Propaganda approve their opposition and this was the object of their letter and telegram. They chose (Paul Emile) Théard to defend them against Lauque and he is sending (no enclosure) Théard's brief before the Supreme Court. The great misfortune is that Leray has decided that bankruptcy is the only way out. Leaving aside the claim of Mr. Soyez and Mr. Fouché the sale of the houses being definitive, the Memphis claim which he has just been told was settled for $1600, the bill of the treasury of the diocese, and several accounts which have been settled for a reduced price, the floating debt is now only $136,000 and part of this is guaranteed by first mortgages or due from various parishes, another part is due to individuals who have said they will not press the matter. However, there are some who need their interest or part of the principal. To avoid law suits it is necessary that there be given to the corporation a certain sum which Leray Possesses or can easily procure. The consolidated debt in Europe is $220,000 and $50,000 in America, leaving aside $15,000 due by (Father Pierre Leonhard) Thevis and the "Morning Star", whose goods have been or are about to be sold. Considering that many will settle for less, that there is owing to the diocese $33,000, that the debt is a sacred debt, that an ecclesiastical bankruptcy will cause horrible scandal, and that it will be more easy for priests to make sacrifices than to see their churches sold, the money can obtained. Various methods have been suggested. During the first year $40,000 or $50,000 could probably be raised. Lively and prompt action is necessary. Leray's agreement is another important point. He was at first inclined to act in concert with the corporation and, if some colleagues had not influenced him otherwise, suitable measures would have been taken. Raymond hopes that Leray will not oppose the steps Perché plans to take, but he fears that he will look upon Perché as trampling upon his rights. Leray will not be able to say anything if Perché acts in the name of Propaganda. However, Raymond does not believe this will be necessary, since, upon Leray's refusal to pay, Perché has been charged and must find the means to pay. P.S. Théard, (Alexander) Robert and (Octave) de Armas have been consulted. (Edward) Bermudez, being President of the Supreme Court, is hardly accessible. Their porter is dead.

VI-3-b - A.L.S. - (French) - 7pp. - 12mo. - {12}

1880 Apr. 21
Schiffmacher, (Father) M(arie) T(heodore): Red Oak, Iowa
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, (C.S.C.): Notre Dame, (Indiana)

Schiffmacher has received $10 from a reader of the Ave Maria. He will write personally to some of the wealthy Catholics in London if Hudson will supply him with a list of their addresses. He offered the Sacrifice of the Mass for Hudson.

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

1880 Apr. 21
Toohey C.S.C., (Father) J. M.: Lead City, D(akota) T(erritory)
to F(ather Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

He sends scraps from the "Wahrheits-Freund" for the Children's Department. Toohey has not thrown "Raphael" aside, but it will take time to put an English dress on him. Toochey received the English copy of "Our Lady of Lourdes" and the numbers of the "Aurora."

X-2-f - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo - {1}

1880 Apr. 22
Frain, Father C(elestin) M(arie): New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop N(apoleon) J(oseph) Perché: (Bordeaux, France)

Father Gustave A. Rouxel has told him that Perché charged him to deliver certain documents to Frain, but that he did not find these documents in the envelope which should have contained them. He added that he thought he knew the object of these documents, for Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray had received similar directives from home a long time ago. Rouxel is certain that Leray had told several priests that he had received letters for Frain, but that he was not Frain's servant to deliver them to the archbishop's residence. Frain has never failed in what is due to Leray. He is not at all inclined to go to see Leray at the cathedral; Perché knows why. He asks Perché for instructions. He also asks permission to take several months vacation after the mission season is over. He does not wish to ask this permission of anyone else. As he said in the letter which Perché received at Rome, Perché's children very much desire his return. If, as some have proclaimed. He is not going to return, Frain would like his permission to offer his services to another bishop.

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

1880 Apr. 22
Ignatia, (C.S.C.) Sister Mary: St. Mary's (Notre Dame, Indiana)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Sister Ignatia thanks Hudson for "A Miracle at Lourdes." It is imbued with an uncommon spirit of faith. She elaborates her appreciation of the book. It so plainly demonstrates that those we love have power with God to obtain the grant of our requests, after they have passed from this life.

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(1880) Apr. 22
Ignatia, (C.S.C.), Sister M(ary): St. Mary's (Notre Dame, Indiana)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Sister Ignatia thanks Hudson for his delicate consideration and kindness. If what she wrote is worthy of publication, it is to be used.

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1880 Apr. 23
Le Bourg, B.: Castres, (France)
to (Archbishop Napoleon Joseph Perché: Paris, France)

She thanks him for having taken the trouble to write. She waited to reply until Mr. (E.) Le Bourg returned. He was at Saumur and hoped, in passing through Bordeaux, to pay his respects to (Perché). According to what (Perché) tells her, she thinks her letter will find him at Paris and she would be very grateful if he were to have the relics and other objects sent to her In order to avoid any difficulty for him she encloses (no enclosure) a word for a paper manufacturer who supplies Mr. LeBourg's office. If Perché wishes, Mr. Fortin can save him from any trouble. LeBourg will send everything to the son of her friend. It would be difficult for (Perché) to find him at Saumur as Stephen (Jamet), enjoying as good fortune, travels a great deal. She is grateful that the pastor of St. Eulalie remembered her and, when the occasion presents itself, she asks (Perché) to give him her respects. She also sends the respects of her daughter and her husband.

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1880 Apr. 23
Mann, Isabella: New York, (New York)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Miss Mann has engaged a set of vestments from the Ladies of the Sacred Heart as a contribution for the "Needy Mission." The Ladies will not let her have it until they have had a display for the Cardinal which will be in May. She also has some alter linen. She has received acknowledgment of a small sum for Lady (Georgiana) Fullerton.

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1880 Apr. 24
Baker, Sadie L.: Oswego, Ill(inoi)s
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Hudson's letter and enclosure received. Miss Baker gives her thanks.

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1880 Apr. 24
Linehan, Mrs. M. A.: Davenport, Iowa
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Hudson's letter received. The terms are quite satisfactory. It will be a labor of love to write anything which would increase devotion toward the Mother of God. She plans to remain until August and will visit many places, if arrangements to correspond for Catholic papers can be made. She asks Hudson to pray for her.

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1880 Apr. 24
Manucy, Dominic, Vic(ar) Apost(olic) of Brownsville: San Antonio, (Texas)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

Manucy has been sick from fatigue and fever all week. Leray was informed of the death of Bishop (Anthony Dominic) Pellicer. Manucy has written to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché) and encloses (no enclosure) the letter as he does not know his address. Pellicer left no spiritual administrator, but Bishop (John) Quinlan, now senior Bishop of the Province, in the absence of (Perché) has appointed Father (John Claude) Neraz. Manucy hopes to be well enough to return home next week.

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1880 Apr. 25
Edes, Ella B.: Rome, (Italy)
to F(ather Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Miss Edes hopes the article on "Our Lady's Girdle" will be forwarded by the middle of May. She has had her greatest trial since the death of her mother in 1854, in the loss of her friend Miss McBride, who died April 12. She was 84 and for years like a mother to Miss Edes. Many of the readers of the Ave Maria must be familiar with her name. She sends a copy of the Secret of a Salette which the Bishop of Lecce sent her. Hudson may do as he wishes as to translating and publishing it. Cardinal (John) Simeoni and Cardinal (Dominic) Bartolini were opposed to spreading it.

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1880 Apr. 25
Shea, John Gilmary: Elizabeth, N(ew) J(ersey)
to Father E(dward) Jacker: (Pointe St. Ignace, Michigan)

If Jacker sends a copy of the enclosed list to A(insworth) R(and) Spofford, Librarian of Congress, offering such as he may select in exchange for (Pierre) Margry's volumes, Shea thinks he will succeed. While sending off his (Father Louis) Hennepin circulars Shea dropped one to Jacker. Shea is completing his last revision. He does not think the case has ever been put more fairly for Hennepin, and Shea raises doubts as to Hennepin's responsibility for the 1697 edition. Shea has sent Jacker one batch of his little books. Has Jacker ever had poor F(ather) (Joseph M.) Finotti's "Wizard Clip"? As soon as Shea gets Hennepin off his hands, he must read Father Maes' Life of (Charles) Nerinckx, Shea trusts that Jacker's arm is better by this time. (P.S.) Jacker should tell Spofford that he is a student and antiquarian investigating the early history of the Northwest. (Shea lists the) documents relating to the Seigneuries in Canada (and other works Jacker is to request).

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1880 Apr. 26
Jepson, James: Wheeling, W(est) V(irgini)a
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): Notre Dame, Indiana

The "Catholic Universe" and "Catholic Mirror" copied from Hudson's columns. Hudson has made a mistake in styling Lord Courtenay, the son and heir of the Duke of Devonshire. The heir of the Duke of Devonshire is Spencer Compton Cavendish, styled by courtesy the Marquis of Hartington. The Marquis owes a great deal to the Catholic Church as the Cavendish family obtained its greatness from a share of the Abbey land granted to Sir William Cavendish at the dissolution of the Monasteries in England.

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1880 Apr. 26
Mannix, Mary E.: Walnut Hills, (Cincinnati, Ohio)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, ( C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

The enclosed lines were suggested by questions of her own little boy. They may do for the Children's Department. (No enclosure.)

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1880 Apr. 26
Sadlier, D. & J., & Co.: New York, New York
to J(ames) F. Edwards: Notre Dame, Indiana

They reply to Edwards' favor that they will send with pleasure a donation of books.

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1880 Apr. 26
Stanislaus, C.S.C., B(rother): Washington, (D.C.)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Enclosed is $35 from Mr. Brosnan. He pays for all his subscribers and the $12 due for 6 copies for 1879. The payment for 6 copies for 1880 will be paid later. Brother Stanislaus called on Mrs. Saul who desires to have the paper continued. He had no identification to show he was from Notre Dame so did not call on more. Mr. Brosnan wishes to know Mrs. Shoemaker's address. Stanislaus will send the notices of the papers. He is working to get their bill strengthened against Senator Morrill's opposition, and must see all their friends in the Senate to tell them how the matter stands. Representative Major Calkins dreads Morrill's influence. The Major saw Senator Booth of California, who has influence with Morrill. It did no good. It is difficult to see any of Congressmen. He must see McDonald, Voorhees and Blaine. Bayard has given Brother Stanislaus encouragement, as he got the bill through the Committee in spite of Morrill and they will get it through the Senate also. Bayard is chairman of the Committee; Morrill is also a member. When Stanislaus has seen Voorhees, McDonald and Blaine again he will have done all that he can. He will then go to Baltimore for a rest. Hudson should tell Brother Edward that Brother Stanislaus has consulted an excellent lawyer of Moffitt's case. He can collect no more bounty, but if disabled can apply for pension. Koockogey is in Baltimore. Sorry to hear that Mr. Rodgers' cough continues. It may pay to go to Boston and have Childs do the printing as he is cheaper. Mr. Barnes sent a sample of Pearl paper. Reynolds declined to come down in price and Brother Stanislaus made arrangements accordingly. There is paper for 6 or 8 weeks without his. Reynolds is determined to bulldoze them into taking his now that the stock is collected. They will yield but Reynolds must keep the paper at his own risk. Hudson is not to send the Sc(ientific) American anymore.

The following letter is attached:

Stanislaus, C.S.C., B(rother): (Washington, D. C.)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

(This letter was enclosed with one written on April 26) Hudson should send the "Ave Maria" to Brother Stanislaus' brother, who is a good friend of the Sisters at the Orphan Asylum. He should take a life subscription and avoid the trouble of remitting. Brother Stanislaus has met Tom Ewing, Jr., who has been neglecting his religious duties according to a remark made at General O'Beirne's. Hudson should insert a petition for him in the various confraternities and another who is too intimate with Colonel Ingersoll for his own good. Colonel Ingersoll is a good-hearted, captivating sort of man and this makes him the more dangerous. Brother Stanislaus has met some of his disciples and easily got the better of them. He has been visiting Father Boland. Brother Stanislaus is rather shy of the Jesuits as they may couple Eugene Arnold's decision with his stay there. They are strangers to him but a lady friend of theirs wishes him to accompany her there. He will try to visit Georgetown. If any of the Catholic papers speak of Blaine, Brother Stanislaus would like to see them. He and Blaine have talked on the matter as has Major Calkins who is a noble character and a magnetic speaker in the House.

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1880 Apr. 27
Bermudez, E(dward): New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop N(apoleon) J(oseph) Perché: (Bordeaux, France)

He thanks him for his letter of the 7th and hopes that he is now getting better, for now more than ever he needs health of body and of spirit. They would all like to see him in their midst, relieved of the burden which bears down upon him. Nothing that Perché has confided to him relative to the persons and affairs of the diocese will be allowed to go very far. He will try to do as he wishes, but if Perché with his authority has not succeeded, he fears that he will accomplish nothing. Amanda (Bermudez) wanted to see the letter, but he told her that Perché had recommended that he show it to no one. She pretended that this was not meant for her, she wept, and she threatened to complain to Perché. Her poor mother grows weaker and weaker, and he doubts that Perché will see her again. Bermudez has been named Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the State, and since April 5 he has exercised the functions of this post, certainly the most important in the State. It has been necessary to make sacrifices of money, time, comfort and peace and tranquillity, but he was named in order to represent the two strong old races which founded Louisiana and their ancient creed. It is a very onerous task, but he has good associates. The Bar is satisfied, and the Senate confirmed him almost unanimously.

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1880 Apr. 27
Emery, Susan L.: Dorchester, (Massachusetts)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Miss Emery is glad Hudson liked the translation. He may use "Lucy's Consolation" as a title instead of "A Royal Answer." She discusses corrections in the work. Miss Jessie McKinnon, whose address is given, paid her subscription tonight. Should Miss Emery deduct payment for the writings from the amount she has on hand?

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1880 Apr. 27
Raymond, Father G(ilbert): New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

Raymond presents Father (Sommière) Saumiere who would like, if possible, to be received into the diocese. He appears well disposed.

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1880 Apr. 28
Avenard, Father J(ohn) B(aptist): Alexandria, L(ouisian)a
to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

(Begun) Feb.3, 1880. His delay in answering Leray's circular or September 16 has been due to circumstances that did not allow the quiet of mind and body that he wished for in order to collect his thoughts. On October 18 he sent Leray $24.50, the total amount then on hand for the Propagation of the Faith. Since then he has received from the Plaisance station $15 and from Spring Creek $2.40. There are about 1400 Catholics in his missions scattered at Alexandria, Pineville, Kanomie or Bayou Boeuf, Spring Creek, Plaisance, Holloway's Prairie, Big Island, Little River Harrisonburg, Scicily (Sicily) Island, Trinity, Jena and Catahoula Prairie, and scattered elsewhere in an area of 110 miles by 50. It is difficult to state the exact number of Protestants. He suspects there may be 40,000. From October 1878 to October 1879 there were only six conversions. They must first labor to reclaim their Catholic population from gross ignorance and dull carelessness. They have one principal church at Alexandria and six chapels, all unfinished and unfurnished with the ordinary requisites of the sacred worship, located at Pineville, Bayou Boeuf, Spring Creek, Plaisance, Holloway's Prairie and Big Island. At the other stations mass is offered in private residences. They have only two small Catholic schools, one at Alexandria with an average attendance of 50, and the other at Pineville with 22 or 23. They are all Catholic except 2 or 3. The Sisters of Mercy, who are six altogether, can hardly maintain themselves. Their population is poor everywhere. A few are well off. Nearly all the members of the Church are white, and either born in Europe or descended from Europeans. Although the blacks outnumber the whites, they have only a few Catholics. The difficulties that existed in former years are being overcome by degrees and will vanish if they can obtain good labourers for the Lord's vineyard. Avenard has nearly run his own race: twenty odd years have worn out his moderately strong constitution. He thanks Providence for his young assistant, Father Leonard Menard. Admirably gifted for missionary life and full of zeal, he has resumed and continued the good work with remarkable ability and success. At Menard's desire, Avenard has abandoned temporarily to him all the means he obtains outside of Alexandria. He has made excellent use of them, and has spent income derived from his personal patrimony. The total amount received at Alexandria for 1879 was $612.80 and at Pineville $217. Elsewhere, owing to expenses incurred, the contributions received from Catholics are hardly worth mentioning. Expenses for 1878, and 1879 and part of 1880 were $175 for the church at Alexandria, $1200 for the chapels and $325 for the schools. Debts on the chapels are about $150. During 1879 there have been only six marriages attended by the priest either at Alexandria or elsewhere, three of them contracted after the dispensation for mixed religion. In the Church of St. Francis Xavier, Alexandria, and in the chapel of the Sacred Heart, Pineville, catechism is taught from September to June. It is taught every day in the schools and twice a week in the Church at Alexandria. The principal mission stations are visited once a month; the others once every second or third month. P.S. Menard is well and is passing 5 or 6 days at Holloway's Prairie to instruct the population and prepare part of it for First communion. He offered mass for the first time, on the first Sunday after Easter, in the new chapel on Big Island.

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1880 Apr. 28
Meany M(ary) L.: Phila(delphia, Pennsylvania)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Hudson should have received the conclusion of "Barbara's Lesson" by now. Miss Meany thought Hudson would like to have the stories connected to form a series. She sets a price of $20 for all thirteen stories. "St. Anne" will be ready by the end of May.

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1880 Apr. 29
Elder, W(illia)m Henry, Coadjutor of: Cincinnati, Ohio
to Bishop Fran(nci)s X(avier) Leray: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Leray should hasten the nomination for Natchez. Since he last wrote, Bishop (Willaim G.) McCloskey has begged him to remove the name of Father (M.) Bouchet. McCloskey is disabled with rheumatism and says it would to disastrous to lose his v(icar) g(eneral). His health is said to be more feeble than Elder had Known. All at Cincinnati recommend very strongly Father (Nicholas A.) Gallagher, administrator of Columbus. He was second for that diocese and several preferred him first. Also Father Henry (Harry P.) Northrop of Charleston is recommended for third. Elder's first preference is Father (Francis) Janssens of Richmond. He is energetic prudent, amiable, a favorite of the priests and a careful manager. Elder has heard rumors that Leray would be disposed to take Natchez but thinks it would be better not to seek such a change. It would throw New Orleans again into a ruinous confusion and still worse it would be very hard to get Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché) to agree to a new appointment. It would be still harder to find any one suitable. It is a cross and Elder has a heavier one. If Leray will interest some of the Bishops to give names and qualifications, he thinks he will fill all the vacant places in the Province. He should not make Natchez wait. Father (Mathurin F.) Grignon's health is bad and there are many things already suffering for want of direction.

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1880 Apr. 30
Russell, (Father) Matthew J.: Dublin, (Ireland)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Russell wishes Hudson a Happy and Holy May. No one deserves it more than the editor of the Ave Maria. Some of his friends are going to subscribe for the Ave Maria. Russell will send a book of pious verses next week entitled "Madonna". It was Hudson's help that partly pushed his "Emmanuel" on to its 5th edition.

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1880 Apr. 30
Stanislaus, C.S.C., Brother: Washington, D. C.
to (James F.) Edwards: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

He has made inquiries for Father (E. D.) Reville's (O.P.) Lectures, but so far, without success. Mr. Brosnan, Catholic bookseller, has promised to hunt them up. Stanislaus has little time to run around except for their Congressional business. He would like to visit the Catholic booksellers in Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York and give them a "talking to". They have a very poor way of doing business, are narrowminded and unbusinesslike. He wishes to arrange for the publication of Henri Lassere's "Bernadette;" but the delay here is unaboidable on account of the slow movement of the Congressional wheels. They forgot to send him his "Scholastic." It is like a long letter from home.

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1880 Apr. 30
Toohey, C.S.C., (Father) J. M.: Lead City, D(akota) T(erritory)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

The enclosed incident is translated from the Wahrheits-Freund." Toohey likes to translate from the German, as he is not as familiar with German as French and wants to increase his knowledge of it. An old German came 30 miles in a snow storm to make his Easter Duty. He discusses his translations. Hudson is to send the "Ave Maria" to P.A. Gushurst.

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