(18)81 Feb.
St. Clement, Sister:
St. Julien, (France)
to (Archbishop Napoleon Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
They were very happy to receive the news of him. They ask pardon for being so long in writing. They are installed in their new community. They hope they can make some reparations for the outrages against God in France. Several weeks ago they received news from their relatives. They have had a new trial, the mayor elected in the last elections has removed their father from his place as secretary because he was too friendly with the pastor and other absurd reasons.
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1881 Feb. 1
O'Leary, Tom M.:
St. Francis Seminary, Wisconsin
to J(ames F.) Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
He asks for the names of a few good comedies adapted for male characters only. Brothers Cyril and Justinian paid him a visit. It is a pleasure to see anyone from Notre Dame.
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1881 Feb. 2
Canedo, M(argarita) J.:
Goshen, (Indiana)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
Notre Dame, (Indiana)
The serious illness of her mother made it impossible to send the promised manuscripts. One affliction after another seems to indicate that God is angry with her. She begs for Father Hudson's prayers - more worthy than her own.
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1881 Feb. 2
Dunne, E(dmund) F.:
Chicago, Ill(inois)
to Father D(aniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
He asks for a manual of exercises, prayers and indulgences of a blue scapular. When will Father Hudson publish an account of the possession case? He inquires about buildings the C.S.C. (Congregation of Holy Cross) own on the north side of Chicago, reportedly intended for Sisters' schools.
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(1881) Feb. 2
O'Meara, Kathleen:
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
She thanks Hudson for the bundle of pamphlets, which they are reading with great interest. The picture of the new college is a marvellous testimony to the energy and prosperity of Notre Dame. She encloses a letter from a friend of hers who is in the center of everything Catholic and knows what is going on in high quarters even before the best informed journals hear of it. Her information about the Barnebites return came directly from the Nuncio and is not yet suspected in Paris. Would Hudson be interested in receiving letters from her once a month and paying her for them? She thinks they would add interest to the A(ve) M(aria). She asks that her cheque be made out on some London bank because those on French houses cause too much delay. She hopes Father Hudson is pleased with Besson and his mother. (No enclosure; letter incomplete.)
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1881 Feb. 3
Chaplin, (C.), (and others):
Natchitoches, L(ouisian)a
to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Leray is informed that he has been discharged from further duties as executor in the will of the late Bishop (Augustus Mary) Martin. Leray's bond is cancelled and he has been put in full possession of the property inventoried. (Also signed by) (C.F.) Dranguet, and (T.P.) Chaplin.
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1881 Feb. 3
Irwin, Mary:
Bardstown, K(entuck)y
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
Notre Dame, (Indiana)
Her delicate health and circumstances will excuse the offering of her services to the Ave Maria for a small remuneration. She lists possible writings she could do for Hudson and asks for his prayers.
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1881 Feb. 3
(Laffon de Ladébat, Mrs. J.):
Paris, (France)
to Archbisop (Napoleon Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She cannot express her happiness at the receipt of his letter. She would have written many days ago but her sister-in-law, who has been spending several days with her, was very gravely ill. Also Ladébat's poor Clementine is still very afflicted. The latter's husband is much better and she hopes that God will restore his health. She thanks (Perché) for having thought of him. She has seen Father Leris, who showed her his title. He has been to see Father Aigrieperse for information about his costume. The de la Perchés were very sensible of his remembrance.
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(1881) Feb. 4
Dorsey, A(nne) H(anson):
Washington, (D.C.)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She mailed four chapters of her story. Three more chapters will complete it, although she would prefer more elbow room to work out her plots. She lists instances of the good influences of her writing. Fiction is understood by the general reader more readily than profound essays. She discusses the Book of Job from which she learns faith, patience, courage, sorrow for sin, among other things she lists. Her body complains more and more as the hinges of life grow rusty. Yesterday Angela's official friends removed her from the government pay roll yielding to outside pressure. But they have powerful friends coming in, including the president (James A. Garfield) and (James G.) Blaine. If Blaine is Secretary of State, he will be able to do a great deal for them, but the interim will be rough passage. Marion Hoban was there for a few days. She enjoyed meeting Hudson, thinking previously that Hudson was a stern, hard, unsympathizing Yankee. Mrs. (Laura?) Piquette has called on her twice. She discusses her works and a uniform edition of them.
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1881 Feb. 4
English, John:
Columbus, Ohio
to (James F.) Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
He received a letter from Edwards last summer which he never answered. He is still confined to his bed. He is going to California under the care of his doctor. Will Jones tells some wonderful stories about Notre Dame; he becomes more gorgeous in his descriptions every day. Jones says the boys rode Father John O'Keefe (C.S.C.) all around the campus on a rail.
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1881 Feb. 4
(Hill), C.P., (Father) Edmund:
Louisville, K(entuck)y
to Rev. Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He thanks Hudson for the proof and asks that he put "E.H." at the bottom of his pieces, where it will be less likely to attract criticism. He is glad Hudson added to his notice, making it "his own". The next time they will furnish the particulars only and let the editors write the notices.
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1881 Feb. 5
Reynes, Father E:
Moreauville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Reynes has drawn a draft upon Leray to the order of "Steamer Minnie" for the sum of $625 as advised, the captain promising to make the collection and bring it to Reynes next week. All the brick work has been laid since Thursday. He does not know the result of his scheme for a lo(t)tery, but he has hopes that notwithstanding a silly opposition and petty obstacles, the Church of the Sacred Heart will soon domineer over Moreauville.
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1881 Feb. 5
R(yder), Iris C.:
Yonkers, N(ew) Y(ork)
to Rev. D(aniel) E. Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She thanks Hudson for joining in her novena prayers. She feels they have already been answered. Her husband's (Eliot Ryder's) repentant letter arrived last Thursday. She found the novena in an "Ursuline Manual" given her by a surgeon in the Confederate Army. She implores Hudson to influence her husband not to return east. Her scheme was to have him become a lawyer - for the reasons she discusses. She speaks of the work of Charles O'Connor in Congress. Her first husband's partner cheated her out of $15,000 and a law library. Archbishop Feehan knew her first husband, who openly became a Catholic just before his death. If Eliot Ryder could obtain editorship on some paper and study law also he could repay his expenses in five years.
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1881 Feb. 5
Washington, (D.C.)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson. (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
May God reward Hudson for his kindness in sending the complimentary notice of her dear departed cousin, Jan. The letter contains a description of Jan's difficulties, beginning with his rude greeting by Father O'Neall when he went to the Jesuits in St. Louis. He later studied in Brussels, France, Spain and Germany and finally desired to come home but was delayed first by the Franco-German war and later by the Spanish war, writing articles for Bennet during that time. The writer tells of Jan's death and the grief of his widowed mother.
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1881 Feb. 7
Brinkman, John F.:
Terre Haute, Indiana
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
He sees in the Scholastic that Charley's average is 65. He asks what is wrong with him and whether he applies himself to study. Brinkman has been very sick.
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1881 Feb. 7
Donnelly, Eleanor C.:
Phila(delphia, Pennsylvania)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She encloses a poem suggested to her by something about Santa Klaus from the Notre Dame "Scholastic." After publishing it in the "Ave Maria" Hudson may incorporate it in the new book, "Crowned with Stars", if he wishes to do so. It may interest local readers. She received Father (Edward) Sorin's telegram and is glad the book arrived safely.
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1881 Feb. 7
Hickey, P(atrick) V.:
New York, (New York)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He owes Hudson apologies for neglecting to write. Thanking Hudson for Lasserve's book, he asks for a translation of the first part. If Hickey were to publish the books on Lourdes and Bernadette, would Hudson handle the sale to Indiana friends for him? He speaks of the origin of the letters IHS on the Cross referring to an article in the Ave Maria. He heard Father O'Hare's sermon at Father Kiely's old church last night.
X-2-g - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {1}
1881 Feb. 7
Hyde, Edward A.:
Kenosha, Wis(consin)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He thanks Hudson for the "Scholastic Annual". He would like to receive something about the peculiar claims of the Congregation of Holy Cross, its history, constitution, rules. He has made many enemies by abandoning Protestantism and is very poor. He hopes the poems, "Star of the Sea" and "Behold Thy Mother" were acceptable. The Paulist Fathers begin a mission there in four weeks. He is glad to hear that Father (Edward) Sorin has returned. (Note by Hudson: What is there to send a Protestant giving an account of the Congregation. He remembers something printed by Father General some years ago.)
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1881 Feb. 7
Mallen, (Father) J(ohn) J.:
Brooklyn, (New York)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He acknowledges receipt of the "General Index to Brownson's Review" and expresses his gratitude for Hudson's thoughtfulness. Fr. (P. F.) O'Hare and he are in the best of health and hope that Hudson's health has steadily improved.
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1881 Feb. 8
Piccirillo, S.J., Father Charles:
Woodstock, M(arylan)d
to Rev. D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
He sends thanks for the General Index to Brownson's Review, which was sent to him.
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1881 Feb. 8
Pila, (Father) Francis:
Phila(delphia), (Pennsylvania)
to Rev. (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
Assured, through reading the "Ave Maria", of the charitable and Catholic spirit of Father Hudson, he asks Hudson to republish in the magazine an appeal for the relief of the suffering nuns in Italy. He encloses a pamphlet containing the Appeal and also a slip containing notice of what has been effected in the diocese of Toronto in this cause. (No enclosures).
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1881 Feb. 8
Seton, (Monsignor) Rob(er)t:
(Jersey City, New Jersey)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
He thanks Hudson for the Index to Brownson's Review and also for the other book, which he already had. He has been ill with a cold for twelve days.
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1881 Feb. 9
D(unne), E(dmund) F.:
Chicago, Ill(inois)
to Rev. D(aniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
He thanks Hudson for the letter of the 8th. He would like to know if the society has a building on north side Chicago suitable for a residence, which he might use. He would enjoy visiting Notre Dame but finds it impossible to do so very soon as he has to stay to get some business. The C.S.C. (Congregation of Holy Cross) has lots of business there and he hopes it will come to him after a while. He is very fortunate in having Mr. (F.W.S.) Brawley as his law partner. Brawley is one of the best lawyers in the city and has been practicing since 1847. Dunne is kept busy helping him on his pending cases and at present is preparing a case for the Supreme Court next term. Brawley told him he would have the job of abstracting the record in the case but that it would probably take him a week to do it. To show that he was "no slouch". Mr. Dunne finished the abstract in one evening, to Brawley's amazement.
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1881 Feb. 9
Mallet, Edmond:
Washington, D.C.
to Rev. D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
He has received the General Index to Brownson's Review and sends his sincere thanks.
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1881 Feb. 9
(Matassi), C.P., (Father) Guido:
Baltimore Co(unty), M(arylan)d
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He thanks Hudson for the General Index to Brownson's Review, and hopes that Mr. Brownson will soon publish his father's works. The cost of St. Thomas' picture is #3.15. He will spend Lent in New Orleans on missions and if he comes back by way of Chicago he will stop to see Hudson.
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1881 Feb. 9
Rapier, Tho(ma)s G.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray:
N(ew) O(rleans), (Louisiana)
The note which was given by the Catholic Publication Co(mpany) for the Diocesan Bonds some two years ago, having been returned to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph) Perché, orally, Rapier requests its return. O.F. Curley, who will deliver this, will give him a receipt.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {4}
1881 Feb. 9
Spellissy, P H:
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to Rev. D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
He is grateful for the "General Index to Brownson's Review" which he just received. He needs the April, 1862, number to complete his set. If he cannot get the original number he is confident he will get it when the Review is republished by Mr. Henry F. Brownson as stated in the Preface to the "Index". He is enclosing a small contribution for the (University of Notre Dame) building fund and regrets that it is not consistent with his feelings of gratitude. P.S. In the page of the "Index" headed "Volume, Year, Series" mention is made of Vol. XXI, 1872. He did not know such a volume existed. Dr. Brownson does not mention it in the January number for 1873 or in the last series for 1875. He would like some information regarding this. P.S. no. 2. He has just noticed that "1864" was omitted. Perhaps "1872" was a misprint and should have been "1864".
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1881 Feb. 10
Dorsey, A(nna) H(anson):
Washington, (D.C.)
to Rev. D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She is forwarding chapter ten of her story; the two she has in hand will finish it. She thinks the readers will like it because it is more full of examples than precept. In this chapter she refers to an incident in the life of Bishop (John) England which is similar to that of one of her characters. The income of $75 per month which Angela has been receiving furing the past year has been stopped, and she does not know how she will manage without it. She did not intend to mention money so soon again but discouragement and necessity have broken down her good intentions. She has written up to and beyond the money advanced a month ago at the rate of $4 per page and asks Father Hudson to send her a check by February 20 to tide her over until her friends, Gen. (James A.) Garfield and Sec. (of State James G.) Blaine take their places. She wrote to Collier offering him the poems as Hudson's card suggested. Printing books on shares has discouraged her to the point that she has offered to sell Collier the copyright.
Sadliers sent her $6.75, the result of six months sales of "Tangled Paths", and she is convinced she is being swindled. She thanks Hudson for the "Index" and praises its form. No Catholic library should be without Brownson's works because she thinks they will endure for all time. She received a letter from Mr. Elliot asking for a selection from her poetry for his book. She was born a painter and poet and writes prose only to earn a living.
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1881 Feb. 10
Vuibert, Father A(rsenius):
Ellicott City, M(arylan)d
to Rev. D(aniel) E. Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He thanks Father Hudson for the two copies of the Index which he received, and if he is ever able to reciprocate the favor he will be most happy to do so.
X-2-g - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1881 Feb. 11
Clarke, Rev. D A.:
Columbus, O(hio)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He asks Hudson to send him a few vials of "Water of Lourdes." He has many applications for it from people in his missions. He sends thanks for all past kindnesses and best wishes to all his friends at Notre Dame.
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1881 Feb. 11
Memarbashi, Joseph and Josephus Schelhot:
New York, (New York)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Memarbashi and Schelhot thought Hudson would be pleased to know the status of their mission in Syria and Mesopotamia. For a long time these places were in darkness. After a long period they began to turn again to the faith of their fathers. A little Syro-Catholic community was able to be formed. The patriarch of Antioch has under his jurisdiction four archbishops and seven bishops. Six new missions have been opened among the heretics. Innumerable requests are made to Patriarch Ignatius George Schelhot by 60,000 Monophysites who are inclined to choose their faith. The patriarch lacks the means to carry out his work of salvation. He received financial help for this object through the Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith. When no longer able to support the mission it recommended to the Patriarch a collection among the Catholics of America. This task is imposed on them. Archbishop John McCloskey allowed them to collect in his diocese. They ask Hudson to exhort his readers to respond to the project.
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1881 Feb. 12
(Egan), M(aurice Francis):
New York, (New York)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
He enjoyed Hudson's last letter, and is trying to make an entente cordiale between his associate and Notre Dame so that the cause of religious education may have another powerful friend in the New York Freeman's Journal. If Hudson has any "Preludes" an ad in Freeman's would help to sell them. (James A. McMaster asks him to thank Hudson for the Index. Egan wonders if he has been too hard in his criticism of Mr. Ryder's poetry. Ryder has talent but it needs pruning and the fact that he can stand criticism and not lose his temper is proof of merit. (Patrick V.) Hickey seldom writes letters so Hudson should not expect an answer until July.
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1881 Feb. 13
(Hill, C.P., (Father) Edmund:
Louisville, (Kentucky)
to Father (Daniel D. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
He will send some sonnets on the Stations for Lent. Only two are done as yet and it will be slow work with the set. Hudson may also keep "Passionist" for Lent, if he prefers, as it suits that season better. He is enclosing a short piece to Our Lady which he wrote some time ago. He thanks Hudson for the Index to Brownson which will be very useful, and compliments the Ave Maria press on getting things out in such creditable style. His Father Rector was much pleased with the addition to the mission-notice. (Attached note: what would the conditions be for him for joining the confraternity?)
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1881 Feb. 14
Dicharry, Father P. Felix:
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier Leray:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Dicharry asks permission to consecrate a chalice for Father (J.M.) Ledreux and requests Leray to send his ordinance for Lent. Things are not going well. Almost everyone attends soirées where there is waltzing, although a great number abstain from dancing. He thinks it excessively severe to refuse the sacraments to the latter. Father (A.) Andries is well.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 4to. - {4}
1881 Feb. 14
Hardenbergh, Ad (Widdicombe):
St. Paul, Minnesote
to (James. F. Edwards):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
All roads west of St. Paul are blockaded by snow. His Father and Mother are east. He is getting along swimmingly with Daisie. They have moved into a much larger store. He will spend his next vacation in Sparta, Wisconsin.
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1881 Feb. 14
Houghton, Mifflin (and) Co(mpany), Publishers
Boston, Mass(achusetts)
to Rev. D(aniel) E. Hudson, (C.S.C.):
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
They have Hudson's favor of Feb. 9th. They are sending him a copy of their new descriptive catalogue. The new Cambridge Edition of Longfellow is described. Anything likely to meet the approval of the editors of the Ave Maria will be forwarded for review.
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1881 Feb. 14
Kelly, C.S.C., Father Ch(ristopher):
College of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Watertown, Wisconsin
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
He asks Edwards to get him a few copies of (Father Augustine) Louage's (C.S.C.) Philosophy. It is out of print and will not be published again. Kelly knows that Edwards is a good hand for hunting up matters like this. Louage's is the only philosophy in English that will suit the boys at Sacred Heart.
XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {4}
1881 Feb. 14
Mann, Mrs. Isabella:
New York, (New York)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She is sending $5.00 for the poor Church at the South.
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1881 Feb. 14
Murray, M J.:
Emmittsburg, M(arylan)d
to Rev. D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He thanks Father for sending two Indices for Brownson's Review.
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1881 Feb. 14
Rapìer, Tho(ma)s G.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
The subscription list for the 25 shares of new stock, at $200 a share, in the Catholic Publication Co(mpany) having been filled up, Leray is requested to attend a meeting to be held in the office of the Morning Star.
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1881 Feb. 14
Smith, Sara T.:
Linwood, P(ennsylvani)a
to Rev. D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
She thanks Father for his note and gratefully accepts corrections he has made on her verses. She suffers from malaria and finds it hard to write satisfactory verses. The Rosary story is ready and she will change it in any way to suit Hudson's wishes. She praises the Ave Maria and the high quality of the stories which appear in it.
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1881 Feb. 14
Sullivan, (Father) T(imothy) O.:
Amboy, Ill(inois)
to Rev. D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
He sends thanks for the Index of Brownson. Its scientific preparation and artistic execution are worthy of this great Review.
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1881 Feb. 15
Genolin, Father L.,:
San Antonio, (Texas)
to Ja(me)s A(lphonsus) McMaster:
N(ew) Y(ork), (New York)
Genolin, writing from San Fernando Cathedral, informs McMaster that the news of the appointment of (John C. Neraz as Bishop of San Antonio) has caused great joy but has also brought sadness. Genolin must now lose his constant companion and advisor after joining wholeheartedly with his confreres to have Neraz appointed. Neraz looks more dead than alive after news of the appointment. He does not wish to be Bishop because he considers himself ignorant and unfit and so he is intending to return the Papal Bulls. Neraz is definitely the man for the job, but he is not convinced of it. Genolin asks McMaster to write Miss (Ella B.) Edes in Rome and to tell her Neraz is going to refuse the appointment. If she could see Cardinal S(imeoni) she could point out that the very fact of his refusal is proof of his worthiness, and that the clergy and laity are entirely in favor of his taking the position. It would be a great shock to everyone in the diocese were they to know that Neraz intends to refuse the burden and for that reason McMaster should use all the influence he can bring to bear.
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1881 Feb. 15
Lambing, (Father) (Andrew) A.:
Point, (Pennsylvania)
to F(athe)r (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He thanks Father for the Index. He outlines the plan he has adopted for the Masses, an essay he is writing, and also enumerates the nine motives why Masses should be offered for the dead, which will constitute the main body of the essay. His main sources are also listed and he asks for Father Hudson's criticism of the plan.
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1881 Feb. 16
Corrigan, (Father) James H.:
South Orange N(ew) J(ersey)
to Father D(aniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He thanks Father for sending two copies of the General Index to Brownson's Review.
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1881 Feb. 16
(Egan), M(aurice Francis):
(New York, New York)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
The business manager has informed him that an advertisement will cost Hudson $10.00 for two months, and he asks that it be sent directly to Mr. McMaster. He praises Father's criticism of Emerson and discusses Emerson and Ingersoll briefly. He assures Father that he can always count on him as a friend of Notre Dame and thanks him for writing to Johnson.
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(1881) Feb. 16
Emery, S(usan), L.:
Dorchester, (Massachusetts)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She would like to know if Father would be interested in some short extracts such as she has done for Mrs. Hecker. If it is not too unreasonable, she would ask a dollar for them.
X-2-g - A.L.S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}
(1881) Feb. 16
McMahon, Ella J.:
New York, (New York)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
She is sending a couple of extracts from an unpublished series of "Golden Sands" which might be suitable for the Ave Maria. She will be glad to send other extracts from different sources if desired.
X-2-g - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 32mo. - {1}
(1881) Feb. 17
D(orsey), A(nna) H(anson):
Washington, (D.C.)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She thanks Father for his kind and comforting letter to her. She refers to J(ohn) B(oyle) O'Reilly and her poem, "Beth's Promise." She does not believe that Mr. O'Reilly, being an Irishman, will keep his promises. She thinks her poem is fine but that it is too intensely Catholic to be accepted by a Protestant publisher. Does Father Hudson know any English Publishers or correspondents through whom she could have it published in London or Edinburgh? She received a check for $73, some postage stamps, and a 1 dollar note, for which she is very thankful and in need of at the present. (James Gillespie) Blaine is a warmhearted pagan to his friends, and loves her (Dorsey) for his mother's sake, and will doubtless help her. She thanks Father for his prayers and for the permission to pour out her griefs and crosses to him. Hudson is to burn all her letters so no other eyes may see them.
X-2-g - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1881 Feb. 17
Handley, F. Montague, and C. Bexley Vansittart:
Rome, (Italy)
to (Bishop Francis Xavier Leray?:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Handley and Vansittart inform him of a new banking house which they have established in Rome and hope to obtain a full share of his confidence and support.
VI-3-c - Printed Circular S. - 1p. - 4to. - {2}
1881 Feb. 17
Piccirillo, S.J., Father Charles:
Woodstock College
Howard Co(unty), M(arylan)d
to Bishop Francis X(avier) Leray:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Piccirillo had the honor of sending to Leray "The True Faith of Our Forefathers, " by Archbishop (James) Gibbons, when it was published. From public and private sources, it seems that the aim of the work was reached and the Catholic doctrine exposed therein fully vindicated from the attacks of Dr. (Edward Josiah) Stearns. Piccirillo asks Leray to recommend the book for wide circulation in (Natchitoches).
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {3}
(1881) Feb. 17
Ryder, Iris C.:
Yonkers, N(ew) Y(ork)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She thanks Hudson for his very kind letter. Her husband could not be in a better place. He speaks of Father Hudson as "one whose presence is a perpetual benediction."
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1881 Feb. 18
Cunningham, Peter F.:
Philadelphia, P(ennsylvani)a
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
He has 298 copies of "Preludes" on hand.
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1881 Feb. 18
St. Angela, Sister Mary of:
(Holy Angels Academy
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
She received the pretty poem Father sent and will write a note of appreciation of it to Miss D. One of the Sisters has suggested marked corrections of the synopsis she sent to the S(outh) B(end) Tribune.
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1881 Feb. 19
Dorsey, A(nna) H(anson):
Washington, (D.C.)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She returns a check which is improperly signed and asks that it be corrected as soon as possible as she needs it very much.
X-2-g - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Feb. 19
Oechtering, Rev. A(ugust) B(ernard):
Mishawaka, Ind(iana)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
He sends thanks for the General Index of Brownson's Review, and is glad to hear that Brownson's work will again be republished. During lent he is giving a course of lectures and would like to use Card. Newman's work on the Holy Eucharist as a reference. If the library has a copy and will let him use it, he will call for it personally at Notre Dame.
X-2-g - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {1}
1881 Feb. 19
Reynes, Father (E.):
Moreauville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Reynes did not arrive a day too soon to disrupt certain machinations. Despite promises to Father (Paul E.) Simon and to Leray, which he had confirmed to Reynes three times, to reserve an acre for the church if the whole lot was not purchased, Amedée Boyer was in the process of selling all the land bordering the church. The purchasers intended to build a little saloon and dance hall. He was able to get the project annulled yesterday morning by agreeing to buy the whole lot of seven acres or more for $1275. Aided by a subscription taken up in town and by Eugene Gauthier, he took a deed in his own name. He must pay the remaining half in two payments of $312.25 on Dec. 1, 1881 and Dec. 1, 1882. His resources for the construction of the church have been exhausted. He will leave nothing untried, however, in order to have the church completed by the end of April. He thanks both Leray and Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché) for their confidence, shown by nominating him chaplain of the Little Sisters of the Poor. Probably he will not be able to return to the city for several months because of the construction of the church. He asks Leray for his instructions.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 12mo. - {7}
(1881) Feb. 19
Smith, Florence M.:
Atlantic City, N(ew) J(ersey)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She is surprised after reading an article on indulgences for those who wear the cord of St. Francis, to find they are different from those stated in the Ave Maria previously. If the previous article is incorrect then the indulgences are not as great as she thought. She is especially anxious to know the indulgences attached to the six Pater's, and asks that the difference be explained.
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1881 Feb. 19
Waguespack, Felician:
St. James Parish, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Desiring the progress of the church and wishing to avoid all scandal, he is obliged in conscience to tell (Perché) that Father (Dominic) Crespin is unsuitable as pastor of the new parish of St. Philip. As long as he is there, there will be no success with fairs and concerts which are the only means to raise money to complete their church. His character and manners are not suitable. If he remains there Waguespack will resign from the committee for the organization of their congregation. They need a true teacher of the gospel, an independent, republican pastor, of character to make himself esteemed and respected. Another obstacle to progress is the lack of good will and obedience on the part of the pastor of St. John the Baptist in retaining this part of his old parish to preserve the little chapel that was built by mistake or rather through personal interest. As to the question of cemeteries, time and the good will of the various pastors will settle things.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 12mo. - {4}
(1881) Feb. 20
Devereux, Annie M.:
Utica, N(ew) Y(ork)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She is anxious to obtain a copy of Fr. Fidelis' sermon, "From Darkness to Light." Hudson might also give her information on "The Little Book of the Most Holy Child Jesus." Would the latter be appropriate for First Communicants? She asks for the price.
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(1881) Feb. 20
Patmore, C(oventry):
Hastings, (England)
to Eliot Ryder:
Notre Dame, Indiana
The only really Catholic poems he has published are three or four odes in the "Unknown Eros." Ryder is at liberty to use these. He may find a biographical sketch of Patmore in "Men of the Time." Ryder may use two or three hundred lines of his secular poems if he wishes. (Envelope attached. Among the papers of Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.)
X-2-g - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1881 Feb. 21
Brady, Sister:
St. Vincent's Hospital,
Toledo, Ohio
to James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
Edwards' postal order for $18 was received. Sister Superior thanks him for procuring them the benefit of a special memento in the daily Mass offered at Notre Dame for the Benefactors. The name of their institution is also engraven on the plate inside the tabernacle of Sacred Heart Church to Notre Dame. They appreciate the Relic of the Holy Face. Edwards can count on their prayers.
XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1881 Feb. 21
Davlin, Hugh:
Wauconda, Ill(inois)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, (C.S.C.):
Notre Dame, Indiana
He encloses $20.00 as a donation from various members of the Davlin family. This is to be divided between Ireland and Notre Dame as noted by each donor. (P.S. Mrs. Norah McCarthy, Corinth, Mich., encloses $2.00 also.)
X-2-g - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Feb. 21
Clark, Father Cha(rle)s:
Red River Landing, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier Leray):
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Clark is remaining with Father (Peter) Berthet without any appointment. He attends St. Francisville and Red River Landing alternatively, and what little remuneration he gets belongs to Berthet. Berthet distinctly says he cannot support two assistants. Clark would like a regular appointment and with these two places might, by strenuous endeavors, be able to support himself. Leray may not like to trust him alone, but he thinks he can persevere in the good resolution he took.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - - 8vo. - {4}
(1881) Feb. 21
Emery, S(usan) L.:
Dorchester, Mass(achusetts)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She sends another installment and asks if Hudson would like some for children taken from "An Old World Seen by Young Eyes." (Note at bottom of letter asks for an example of what someone else is going to do.)
X-2-g - A.L.S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}
1881 Feb. 21
Kauffman, "Moike" B. (Michael):
Cincinnati, Ohio
to (James F. Edwards):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Edwards will be surprised to receive a letter from Kaufman. He supposes that Edwards has forgotten the boys of '76. He has just returned from a southern tour. He met several of his class-mates. At Bovina, Mississippi, W(illiam) G. Morris informed him that he would soon be admitted to the bar. At Jackson, Mississippi, John Mosal is in the restaurant business with his father.
XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {2}
1881 Feb. 21
Piet, John B.:
Baltimore, (Maryland)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
He feels that he is innocent in the matter of printing a book which was already copyrighted. Hudson is more to blame than he because the book was advertised in various Catholic publications which Hudson receives and he should have notified him that it was copyrighted.
X-2-g - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {1}
1881 Feb. 21
Rapier, Tho(ma)s G.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
The subscription list for 25 shares of new stock, at $200 a share, in the Catholic Publication Co(mpany) having been filled up, Leray is requested to attend a meeting to be held in the office of the "Morning Star."
VI-3-c - Printed Circular - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}
(18)81 Feb. 21
Reynes, Father (E.):
Moreauville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Saturday last Reynes informed Leray under what circumstances he had been forced to purchase the lot of Amedee Boyer for $1275. In order to meet the cash payment of $650 he used all the cash belonging to the church and borrowed $200 from Eugene Gauthier which leaves him without a cent for his materials or laborers. From various quarters he has heard it said it said that he had misappropriated church funds and gone to New Orleans never to return. This hurts him to the quick. Next Sunday he proposes to lay before the congregation the facts and to invite inspection of his books, but Leray should not be surprised if he works now with reluctance and in disgust. He is going to work to resell the property in order to be able to leave the parish as early as possible. The parish having failed to give him a living, he has had to contract personal debts but these, with the help of family and friends, he hopes to meet in due course. Although broken-hearted, he will spare no pains to build the church, but when this is done he relies on Leray's kindness to relieve him.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {4}
1881 Feb. 21
Vannah, Letitia K.:
Gardiner, M(ain(e
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Vannah proposes to translate "Les Petites Lectures" into English. She asks what remuneration she may expect for this work.
X-2-g - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Feb. 22
Genolin, Father L.,:
San Antonio, (Texas)
to Ja(mes) A(lphonsus) McMaster:
New York, New York
Genolin thanks McMaster for the dispatch sent him that morning. In reference to the Bishop Elect, (of San Antonio), (Joannes C. Neraz) Genolin feared the effect that the appointment would have on Neraz long before it was announced because Neraz was positive that no Bishop in the province would ever submit his name for consideration. Neraz eagerly looked to the day on which he should be discharged from his burden but meanwhile the clergy and laity were offering prayers for his appointment. Masses for the intention were even offerred at the Chappelle expiatoire in Paris, (France). Although the diocese preferred Neraz they would still have been pleased with whomever God's will caused to be chosen. At the end of November, (1880), Neraz ordered prayers to be said in the diocese: oratio de Spiritu Sancto instead of, pro Papa, but he never imagined that the diocese was praying for him. The entire diocese is joyful over the choice of the Holy Father, Neraz alone protesting very humbly that he is not worthy of the position and that others around him are more capable. The clergy are entirely willing to aid him, and as for his learning, he has few superiors. A short sketch of his life will appear in the Express on Sunday which Genolin will send McMaster. Neraz has been engaged for all 28 years of his priesthood among the Mexicans and so knows their needs better than anyone. Mexican missions are very laborious and it requires a good deal of zeal to stand their hardships. Neraz will have to go to Europe to recruit suitable priests for the Mexicans. Genolin asks McMaster to pray that Neraz, who is yet 53 years of age, be allowed to continue his good work in the diocese. If McMaster cares to publish any parts of this letter he may freely do so, but Genolin asks that nothing appear in print before the Papal Bulls have actually reached Neraz, so that he will not be placed in a compromising situation. If this priase were to come at such an immature moment, Neraz would be justly angered with Genolin.
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1881 Feb. 22
Miller, Alf(red) B.:
South Bend, Ind(iana)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
His little boy (Freddie Miller) has the "fever" with the very worst symptoms. He asks Hudson to save some of the foreign cancelled stamps from his correspondence for the boy.
X-2-g - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {2}
1881 Feb. 22
Prestat, E:
Reading, P(ennsylvani)a
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Prestat sends the first chapter of a translation of "Petites Lectures". The young man who translated it will continue if it is good enough. It is the work of a young graduate of Fordham and St. Jean, her nephew.
X-2-g - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Feb. 22
Ryder, Eliot:
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Since Edwards is so interested in his poems, Ryder sends a list of them. He will note that "At the Easter Service" was his first religious poem and was published a few weeks after he became a Catholic. (The list is enclosed.)
XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
(1881) Feb. 23
Dunbar Mrs., C(atherine):
Richmond, V(irgini)a
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She asks how Edwards is and if his cold is better. She still has her cold that she got at St. Mary's. Edwards will be glad to know that her son will come to see him in June. She told Estelle and Leo (Huffer) that their picture will be painted, the main touches by (Luigi) Gregori.
XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Feb. 23
Reynolds, Mrs. M:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
The Ave Maria has been suggested as a possible market for her stories. She has written juvenile stories for different Catholic periodicals, especially the "Young Crusader", and would like to write an occasional article for the Ave Maria.
X-2-g - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Feb. 24
Reynes, Father (E.):
Moreauville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Under the blows of the most profound humiliation he has ever experienced he wrote Leray a letter which after reflection he regrets. Next Wednesday, barring any accidents, the foundations will be completed, and thanks to a devoted friend he has withdrawn himself from the difficulty which caused the forced purchase of (Amédée) Boyer's land. He hopes that the new church of the Sacred Heart will be ready for the sale of pews at the end of April. Several of the leaders of his parish have promised to meet with him next Sunday to decide on means to press vigorously for the construction of the church. However, he still has the loan of $650 and he promised to repay $400 in April. He asks for instructions.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1881 Feb. 24
(Taylor) Magdalene, Sr. M(ary):
Brentford, London
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
Mrs. (Dean) has begged her to make inquiries about Mrs. Dean's story for children, which she is anxious should appear. Also Sr. Magdalene is anxious about two MS. of her own which she sent to Hudson two years ago. She asks that they be returned to her and the cost deducted from her account.
X-2-g - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 32mo. - {2}
1881 Feb. 25
Dorsey, A(nna) H(anson):
Washington, (D.C.)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She thanks Hudson for check and money order. However, she returns the check because the bank refused it on account of the way it is drawn, and asks that it be exchanged for a P. O. money order for $50.00.
X-2-g - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Feb. 25
Gentille, Father J(oseph):
Shreveport, (Louisiana)
to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
On January 12, Gentille wrote to Leray about the terms offered by the Jesuits at Grand Coteau for educating Willie Colgan and has not received an answer. Since Gentille's attack of rheumatism, he finds himself affected by the weather and although he continued to do all he could for the sisters (of the Congregation of the Daughters of the Cross), it is above his strength.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {4}
1881 Feb. 25
Lambert, Father L(ouis) A.:
Waterloo, (New York)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
He sends a copy of the Thesaurus Biblicus, (a description of which is printed on the other side of the letter). P.S. He asks for a copy of the Ave Maria in which notice of the book is given.
X-2-g - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Feb. 25
Phelan, Mrs. M:
St. Mary's.
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She asks Father Hudson to send the bill for the books he gave her. Note added by B F that bill and Ave Marias have been sent to Sr. Agnes.
X-2-g - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Feb. 25
Thorpe, Father T(homas) P.:
Cleveland, Ohio
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Thorpe thanks Hudson for the catalogue. Following Hudson's advice given in a recent conversation, Thorpe writes to secure Brothers (of Holy Cross) for the forthcoming school year at the Cleveland Cathedral school. (Hudson writes a notation on this letter) : Hudson hardly thinks the Brothers could undertake the charge.
X-2-g - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1881 Feb. 26
Marine, C.S.C., Rev. A:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He thanks Hudson for the $25 he sent for their parish. Father Marine feels no one else at Notre Dame cares about the parish in the south. Father D is giving them trouble. He has complained of it already, but having sent him there, they do not like to call him back. He sent to France for two breviaries for Mother Ascension. He speaks of the severe winter.
X-2-g - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Feb. 26
Riordan, (Father P(atrick) W.:
Chicago, (Illinois)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He sends his thanks for the General Index to Brownson's Review. If Father Hudson comes across an odd number he should save it for Riordan.
X-2-g - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}
1881 Feb. 27
Ireland, Queens Co(unty), Abbeyleix
St. Brigids Convent
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She tells of difficulties that a group of nuns are having in maintaining a boarding school. Protestants are luring children from the school and trying times in Ireland make it hard for people to pay for the board of their children. An adjacent lot is for sale and a Protestant seeks to buy it and open a slaughter house thus forcing the school to close. Funds are needed too for upkeep of the present school, improvement and enlargement, or else all is lost for the nuns at Abbeyleix. They appeal to Father Hudson for funds, but do not want the name of their school or convent known. She refers Hudson to Bishop (James) Lynch, Father E(dward) Murphy. S.J., or Father (Timothy) Maher, (C.S.C.), who visited them last week. (Part of letter missing.)
X-2-g - A.L.unsigned - 6pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1881 Feb. 27
Cosgrave, T B.:
Brooklyn, N(ew) Y(ork)
to Rev. D(aniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Cosgrave once joined the Christian Brothers of Ireland, but left after profession. He taught in a Franciscan school in Brooklyn since coming to this country. Finally desiring to join the Congregation of Holy Cross he writes Fr. Hudson for comment as to reception by Holy Cross or at least employment.
X-2-g - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Feb. 27
Hughes, S.J., Father Thomas:
(New York, New York)
Twenty-first lecture delivered by Father Hughes in St. Francis Xavier's Church (New York, New York). The topic was "Reading and Printing". The sermon is given.
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1881 Feb. 27
(L'Estrade, O.P.), Sister Henri Dominique (Louise):
Cette, (France)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She cannot tell him how happy she was when she received his January letter. It arrived on a day when the absence of her mother was most difficult to bear. Her mother and Blanchette are still with her aunt Molé. Although she cannot send flowers for his feast day, she offers him a little picture from the brush of one of their sisters. Monsignor de Cabrières and Monsignor de Colimes ask to be remembered to him. The Virarey and de St. Quentin families were overjoyed at his remembrance.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 6pp. - 12mo. - {4}
1881 Feb. 27
(Panneau), Cécilia:
Paris Auteuil, (France)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She sometimes asks herself if the constant expression of her compliments bothers him, but she does not have the courage to impose upon herself respectful silence. On the occasion of the feast ot St. Joseph, she hopes that his flock will have a double celebration joining thereto his golden anniversary.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Feb. 27
Ryder, Eliot:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Ryder talks of his ill health. In the event of his death, he wishes to give his effects unreservedly to Father Hudson. His only request is that Hudson burn all his correspondence not having a literary curiosity.
X-2-g - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Feb. 28
Ascensia, (C.S.C.), Sister Mary of:
Notre Dame, (Indiana)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
She asks Hudson to send the Ave Maria to the enclosed address. Sister Mary Lucretia wrote for a Mass; she encloses her letter. Sister Ascensia finds no change in what she confided to Hudson. She had made no advance and there is none from the other side. (No enclosure)
X-2-g - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12 mo. - {1}
1881 Feb. 28
Corrigan, Archbishop M(ichael) A(ugustine):
New York, (New York)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Corrigan asks for information for Cardinal (John McCloskey) about the practice of the Province concerning the fees usually given for matrimonial dispensations.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1881 Feb. 28
Kilroy, S.D., Father E B.:
Stratford, Ontario
to Father D(aniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
He thanks Hudson for the General Index to Brownson's Review.
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1881 Feb. 28
Mannix, Mary E.:
Cin(cinnati, Ohio)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She returns the "Via Crucis" as received with only two slight changes. She sends some lines on the legend of St. Philip.
X-2-g - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Feb. 28
Reynes, Father (E.):
Moreauville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Reynes acknowledges his favor of the 25th and is highly grateful for his prompt action and paternal solicitude. He will draw shortly on him to satisfy the cash payment for $625. If Leray does not visit Avoyelles shortly, he suggests that he send his power of attorney to (Father J.E.) Chauvin as Reynes could not act as vendor and vendee. An informal meeting of his parishioners decided to provide the necessary means to complete the church. He hopes that, if Leray calls about the latter part of April, he will be able to bless the new church.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1881 Feb. 28
Shoppell, R. W.:
New York, (New York)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
If Hudson uses wood cuts in any of his publications, Shoppell will send proofs from which to make selections. He describes his cuts and the process used.
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1881 Feb. 29
Kehoe, L(awrence):
New York, (New York)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He just mailed Hudson the manuscript of a prayer book. The prayer book business is monopolized; books are made for size, not quality, so he gave up the idea of getting out a book. Hudson should look at the volume of Tracts he sent.
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