1881 Jul.
G( ), C( ) S.T.:
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She is too ill to travel, but by next week she hopes to go to Canada before returning to St. Mary's in the autumn. The death of her mother has brought her great sorrow. Hudson's letters to her should be sent to B.J. Semmes in Memphis.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1881 July
Tinley, Chas. A.:
Covington, Kentucky
to (James F. Edwards):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He writes in haste as he is going to visit a friend in the country. He asks what academy girls are visiting up north. He asks if Professor (Joseph) Lyons has started on his trip west. Tinley thinks he will come back to school next year.
XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Jul. 1
Canedo, M(argarita) J.:
Goshen, Indiana
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Canedo thanks Hudson for his kindness. She received the money on Monday.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Jul. 1
O'Connor, R. F.:
Cork, Ireland
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Hudson would oblige by drawing attention of (Ave Maria) readers to the enclosed circular and earn the gratitude of Religious devoted to their rule, the strick observance of which has been introduced into the Southern division of the Irish Capuchin Province.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 16mo. - {1}
1881 Jul. 2
Bonnin-Matray, Mr.:
Chalon-sur-Saone, France
to Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
He reminds Leray of his letter of March 23 in which he informed Leray that he had under his jurisdiction a Father (Alexander) Marchand of Autun who was brought to the United States by Bishop (Claude Marie) Dubuis. Marchand owes Bonnin-Matray 5,000 francs which he loaned him on December 8, 1878. He asks Leray to use his influence to oblige Marchand to pay. Bishop (Adolph Louis Albert) Perraud believed at one time he would pay, but Bonnin-Matray was not able to obtain anything before Marchand left France.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - folio - {4}
1881 Jul. 3
Dorsey, A(nna) H(anson):
Washington, (District of Columbia)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Dorsey is pleased that Hudson liked her story "Warp and Woof". She has received complimentary letters on this story, however she was criticized for not describing the wedding but since marriage is a sacrament, Dorsey felt it should not be made a spectacle like an execution. Angie (Dorsey's) appointment is only temporary. Nellie's (Ella Lorraine Dorsey) house will be finished September 1st. Should Mrs. (MadeleineV.) D(ahlgren) carry out her plan it would be the means of securing Dorsey's home, for $3,000 will free it from all debt. Completion of her story "Warp and Woof" leaves the Ave Maria $95 in debt to Dorsey.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {4}
1881 Jul. 3
E(gan), M(aurice) F(rancis):
Brooklyn, N(ew) Y(ork)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Last night (James McMaster ) came in with last week's "Columbian" which contained a letter written by (Eliot) Ryder. McMaster interpreted Ryder's views as representing the opinion of Notre Dame, which Egan attempted to disprove. Ryder's remark that "Preludes" did not sell angered McMaster and Egan is uncertain if he convinced him that the University is not responsible for Ryder's opinion. Hudson is asked to tell Father (William) Corby, C.S.C., that if "Preludes" was a loss, Egan will buy back the plates for a sum sufficient to cover the expenses of the University in publishing it.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {5}
(1881 July 3)
H(udson), C.S.C., Father D(aniel) E.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
to James F. Edwards:
(Toledo, Ohio)
He wished to write Edwards last week, but the Scholastic consumed every moment of his time. Father Steib left for the Trappists at noon. Poor unfortunate. The sea-side is out of the question for Hudson. His lot is to work hard and be ill often as long as he is at Notre Dame. John English is not as well as he was.
XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1881 Jul. 3
Rouxel, Father G(ustave) A.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray:
Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph) Perché has permitted Rouxel to absent himself for several weeks. Since Leray will be in the city for the 15th, he will leave tomorrow or the day after. Father (Louis Andrew) Chassé is no longer at St. Maurice. Father (Hyacinth Claude) Mignot will tell Leray everything when the latter returns. Archbishop Perché has named Father (John) Dumas to replace Chassé and wants to install him himself.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 4to. - {5}
1881 Jul. 6
Tobin, Mamie:
(New York, New York)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Tobin submits an article for the Ave Maria. She has written for the Cleveland Catholic Universe under the initials of M. A. T. Remuneration for her articles is expected.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 16mo. - {1}
1881 Jul. 7
Edes, E(lla) B.:
(Rome, Italy)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Edes sends the Franciscan faculties with this letter, together with Father Curci's translation of the latest Encyclical. She sends an historical article on the Chains of St. Peter. The attempt on President (James A.) Garfield's life was terrible, America seems as bad as Europe. A pilgrimage of some 1400 Slavs to Rome is over. The usual situation resulting from the Roman idea that strangers are here to be preyed upon was avoided. (Emily) Harper is in Rome writing a new book.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1881 Jul. 8
Bell, Thomas:
York, P(ennsylvani)a
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Bell submits an allegory he wrote in honor of Christ's Ascension.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Jul. 8
Lambing, Father A(ndrew) A.:
Pittsburgh, P(ennsylvani)a
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Lambing is engaged in composing his lecture and will submit his manuscript by the end of the week.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}
1881 Jul. 8
Languille, P.T.:
Galveston, Tex(as)
to Archbishop N(apoleon) J(oseph) Perché:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
At the request of Laurent Anstaett, a nephew of Father (Joseph) Anstaett, reported to have died, Lanquille inquires if it is true. Anstaett has two nephews in Galveston. Languille recalls having been introduced to Perché in the winter of 1868-9 by Archbishop John M(ary) Odin, (C.M.).
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {4}
1881 Jul. 9
Drapeau, Stanislaus:
Ottawa, (Canada)
to (Archbishop Napoleon Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Perché) should send by return mail the price of his subscription for the "Album des Families," which is $3.00.
VI-3-c - Printed Circular - (French) - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}
1881 Jul. 9
Meany, M(ary) L.:
Philad(elphi)a, P(ennsylvani)a
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Meany thanks Hudson for his letter and copies of the Ave Maria. She has visited all the large establishments but has been unable to get a position.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}
(18)81 July 9.
Walburga, S.H. of .J., Mother Mary:
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
(Mother) Walburga thanks McMaster for securing the stateroom after having received her telegram. She is going to make her retreat alone after seeing off Mother M.Agnese, whom she has worked with for 17 years. The Mother General wishes to have someone familiar with American affairs in her Council and Mother M. Agnese has been selected. They were forced to miss the Egypt as it sailed because 2 strangers were placed in the same room with the Sisters and so they could not be allowed to travel under such conditions. Communion will be offered for the McMaster on the coming Wednesday, in thanks for his services.
I-2-d - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 16to. - {1}
1881 July 9
Grant, Marion:
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Money for a subscription to the Ave Maria is enclosed. Grant requests a mass be said for relatives and she thanks Hudson for sending his lecture.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 16mo. - {1}
1881 July 11
T(inle)y, Chas. (A.):
Covington, Kentucky
to (James F. Edwards):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
George writes that Miss English invites him to Columbus. Tinley would like to know the exact time. He thinks he will accompany his father down the river as far as Evansville. He saw "Buffalo Bill" (Cody) today.
XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1881 Jul. 12
King, Elizabeth:
London, (England)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
King has been unable to send Hudson a copy of the Angelus each month in return for the Ave Maria. She sends a copy of the Angelus Mid-Summer Annual. At present, she cannot afford to become a subscriber to the Ave Maria.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 16mo. - {1}
1881 July 12
Rhodius, George:
St. Louis, Missouri
to James F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He will be in Waukesha Saturday. Then they can go to Milwaukee and on to Columbus. He will be glad to get out of St. Louis.
XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 July 13
Dunbar, Mrs. C(atherine):
(Waukesha, Wisconsin)
to James F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She invites Edwards to attend the marriage ceremony of her daughter (Estelle Dunbar).
XI-1-b - Printed - 1p. - 16to. - {2}
1881 Jul. 14
De Lande, Angelique:
Charlestown, Mass(achusetts)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
De Lande submits an article for the Ave Maria.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}
1881 Jul. 14
Ryder, Eliot:
Boston, Massachusetts
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
Ryder has taken seventy orders for the Parnassus. He passed Friday with Monsignor (Robert) Seton, saw (Maurice Francis) Egan and plans to visit (John Boyle) O'Reilly today.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {4}
1881 Jul. 15
Lambing, Father A(ndrew) A.:
Pittsburgh, P(ennsylvani)a
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
The group that Lambing was going to deliver his lectures before has postponed its meeting and Lambing must delay sending the manuscript to Hudson. Lambing hopes Hudson's health has improved.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {1}
1881 July 15
White, (O.S.B.) Father Xavier:
Collegeville, Minn(esota)
to J(ames) A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
White is grateful that McMaster has published his last correspondence concerning White Earth Mission, (Minnesota), and he sends another article to draw this important mission to the attention of the Catholics. The Chippeway Indians are almost Catholic by nature and they want nothing else. Protestants can prevent them to some extent from becoming Catholics but they cannot make them Protestants. Bishop Whipple has his fellows working on the mission teaching school during the week and preaching on Sundays but those men are usually not acceptable to the Indians and are not successful. If 6 priests could be employed, the Catholics would have the whole mission within a year, and this conclusion is justified by facts. The (Benedictine) Monastery is unable to support so many priests in one mission. Work has ceased on the monastery Church but the men are still being used to build a church, school, and pastoral residence for the Indians. The church will have to wait until next year. The mission needs help and is determined to get it in some way. The Indian Bureau has collected money and handed the mission to the Protestants but the Indains want to be Catholics and with a little aid they could all be converted. If some rich, charitable persons were to donate $500. a year that would maintain one priest at the mission. The conastery is supplying 2 priests and 3 sisters there already, but cannot supply any money. If some sort of notice was to be put in the Freeman's Journal some charitable person might see it and great benefits result.
I-2-d - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {4}
1881 Jul. 16
Coughlan, Father M(ichael):
Loreauville, L(ouisian)a
to Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Coughlan asks to be exempt for one or two years from the tax to be paid by this church because it has hardly any revenue since it was blown down in September, 1879. He says Mass in a little hall that can admit no more than 40 persons.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1881 Jul. 16
(Matassi), C.P., Father Guido:
Pittsburgh, P(ennsylvani)a
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Matassi has been appointed rector of the Passionist House at Dunkirk, N(ew) Y(ork) thus he will not be giving retreats. Father Charles Lang will give the retreat to the Sisters at St. Mary's.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1881 Jul. 16
Rockwell, Colonel A.F.:
Washington, (D.C.)
to Monsignor (Robert) Seton:
(Jersey City, New Jersey)
He acknowledges Seton's note of the 10th. It has been his experience to find himself saying and reporting the President (James A. Garfield) as saying in the papers many things which are in correct. From his conversations with the President, Rockwell knows that (Garfield) is profoundly grateful to the whole Christian world for their expressions of sympathy and the invocations offered for his recovery. (On the back of the letter Seton writes that) he had prayers said publicly in his church for the recovery of President Garfield. He wrote this to his secretary to criticize some alleged report about Catholics taking little or no notice of the atrocious act of Guiteau.
II-1-b - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 16mo. - {2}
1881 Jul. 17
Costello, T.C.:
Cleveland, (Ohio)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph) Perché:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Costello requests the autograph of Perché to add to a scrapbook which will include the autographs of the hierarchy of the United States.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Jul. 17
Toner, Father Patrick:
Dax, France
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
Toner thanks Hudson for the money for the Casamicola disaster. He has been obliged to return to Dax on the advice of his physcian to continue the baths for his rheumatism. Missionary work in Pennsylvania broke his health. It is unfortunate that so great a number of Catholics have lost their faith since Bishop (John) Neumann died. Both Neumann and Archbishop (Francis P.) Kenrick had placed Catholicism in Pennsylvania in a good state and seemed on the way to victory but the public school has been a drawback to the progress of the Church in America. While in Rome, Toner related to (Edward) Cardinal Howard his experiences with the public school system. Howard stated the Holy Father, Leo XIII was anxious over the public schools. Toner differs with some American priests and bishops, who feel that Catholic schools require money to sustain them and thus are not opposed to the public schools. Howard was scandalized at the conduct of American bishops in tolerating the evil of the public school system. Toner commends the Congregation of Holy Cross for their efforts to educate American Catholic youth, as well as for the volume of Catholic literature published by the Ave Maria and the Scholastic.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 7pp. - 12mo. - {6}
1881 Jul. 18
Norfleet, Ja(me)s:
Tarboro, N(orth) C(arolina)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Norfleet was for a short time a student at Notre Dame. While there he heard Hudson deliver a sermon which Norfleet admired. He requests Hudson send him his picture.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {1}
1881 Jul. 18
Canedo, M(argarita) J.:
Goshen, Indiana
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Canedo's delay in writing to thank Hudson for the book he sent her was due to illness. She has had to lay aside the task of writing on the North-western missions before finishing it and take up translating the memoir of Father J. de Brebeuf, a martyr. Canedo requests Hudson advance her money on work she is now doing.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1881 Jul. 18
(Panneau), Cecilia:
Paris-Auteuil, (France)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She saw the priest (Perché) sent her only on his second visit. Father (Joseph) Anstaett had written to her a few days before his death. He did not seem ill, but rather worried about the fatigue that (Perché) was going to experience in his pastoral visits. She will do everything she can to meet (Perché)'s desires. If she had been able to contact Mrs. ( ) Blanc, owner of the Monaco games, she would have made a request of her, for it would have helped her purify the origin of her colossal fortune. Blanc is on very good terms with Bishop Turino of Monaco. Perhaps he would relay to her a request for a missionary archbishop of the the United States. Blanc promised them, through her doctor, a gift for their work, but it has not come. (Panneau) wrote to her asking for an unoccupied house at Passy to be used as an asylum but has received no answer. However, perhaps Dr. Chevallet, who is at Monaco, will remind her of her promise. Their work is advancing but not as quickly as they might wish. The pastor of Grenelle wants it established in his parish at a spot belonging to a Doctinaire brother, of Italian origin, to whom he had given the property. The brother wants to make as much money as possible and (Panneau) would not be surprised it he rented it to a wine merchant. She is going to send (Perché) a list of their most notable patronesses and, if someday she can get them to send him a collective offering, it will give her great happiness. One is the excellent lady, Mrs. Giles Didot for whom (Perché) preached when he was last in France. A week ago she saw the youngest daughter of the Viscountess of Cars, who was to enter the Carmelites the next day. Rarely has she been so edified. She believes (Perché) saw tham at Anjou. She continues to await the moment to endow (Perché) with an invention from which he might draw some fine benefits. For that, she would like to have at New Orleans, a capable, active and honest man to act as her correspondent. They have had a thorn in their work in the person of a certain countess who has given some proof of being a swindler. She has so fascinated certain ecclesiastics that it is impossible to open their eyes.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 8pp. - 12mo. - {6}
1881 July 19
Edward, C.S.C., Brother,:
(treasurer of Notre Dame, University)
Notre Dame, Indiana
to J(ames F.) Edwards:
Waukesha, Wisconsin
He sends all the Illustrated Scholastics they have on hand. It was a great mistake not to print a large number of them. He received the paper containing an account of the marriage ceremony.
XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 July 19
Sorin, C.S.C., Father E(dward):
Notre Dame, Indiana
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Waukesha, Wisconsin)
He gives her permission and asks that Edwards thank her for her kind promise which he hopes she will soon realize.
XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Jul. 19
Wigger, Bishop W(inand) M(ichael):
Madison, (New Jersey)
to Monsignor (Robert) Seton:
(Jersey City, New Jersey)
He thanks Seton for his kind telegram. He regrets that the choice should fall upon him and despite Seton's well-meant advice, he intends to escape the miter if possible.
II-1-b - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Jul. 20
E(gan), M(aurice) F(rancis):
New York, (New York)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
(Eliot Ryder visited Egan some days ago. In the conversation he revealed astonishing prejudices and ideas. Ryder ought to keep quiet and study. Egan asks Hudson to write to Nugent Robinson who is at Frank Leslie's. He inquires if the notice of Miss (Ella Lorraine) D(orsey)'s book is sufficient.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {4}
1881 July 20
Janssens, Francis (Bishops of Natchez Mississippi):
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to James Alphonsus McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Janssens is anxious to correspond with Father David O'Brien and so asks McMaster to insert a notice in the Freeman's Journal which may help in locating the priest. O'Brien came to Natchez from another dicoese about 3 years ago and at the present time he is on a tour collecting funds to rebuild the church at Pascagoula, (Mississippi) which was destroyed by fire. So far he has not let anyone know his whereabouts, and so several others besides Janssens are disposed to think that something is wrong. Inquiries from 2 ecclesiastics who were expected to have some information have been in vain; moreover infavourable reports on O'Brien have been received from his former Bishop. Janssens knows of no other way to locate him than to insert a notice in the paper. If O'Brien should telegraph his address to McMaster, Janssens asks that it be relayed to him at once since his parish can no longer be left in its neglected condition. Both Catholics and Protestants in Natchez have been kind to Janssens and although he has had a few troubles he is gradually getting used to his new position. He sends his regards to McMaster's daughters and to Mis O'Shea.
I-2-d - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {4}
1881 Jul. 20
Seton, Monsignor Robert J.:
(Jersey City, New Jersey)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
At dinner recently with Eliot Ryder, Seton received news of Hudson and Notre Dame. Seton could not go to Notre Dame this year because he had an engagement at Georgetown. The sentiment in this community among Catholics is in Seton's favor against Father (Patrick) Henessey. This is not the first time he has annoyed Seton. Clipping attached.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 16mo. - {3}
(18)81 July 21
Nicolaye, Father Jos(eph):
Kyuquot, (Province of British Columbia)
to Father (Alphonsus) Van Oppen:
(Meriden), (Connecticut) and to Father (Arnauld) Van Wersch:
(Willimantic), (Connecticut)
Since the previous Sept(ember), Nicolaye has received a new mission. He left Numakumus, (Vancouver Island), where he has been replaced by Father (Louis) Eussen, and proceeded about 120 miles north of the Island of Kyuquot, to start a new mission. The Indian village of 700 people in which he built is situated on an Island and is surrounded by other Islands as Nicolaye shows by a rough map of the arrangement of the Islands. His mission is 220 miles from the civilized world, 120 miles from Father Eusson, and 60 miles from Father (A.) Brabant, (of Hesquiat, Vancouver Island). Kynquot is the most northerly parish on the Island and extends to 2 villages 20 miles to the South, and 40 miles to the north where there are 4 villages to be covered. All of this is the work of one man who must also teach 105 children 4 hours a day if he is a home. During the coming winter, three small chruches and a school at Kyuquot must be built, all without the aid of a carpenter. Nicolaye is in grave need of a companion to help him but does not know where to find one. Father Joseph Leroy is perhaps dead already; Father (John James) Jonckaw, who was very sick last year has recovered but is not able to labour; Father (J.N.) Lemmens has gone to California to recover his health but will return in 3 months; Klos is always healthy but he is thin and gray; Eussen and Father (J.) Althoff are very stout; and he has not yet seen Father (Gulielmus) Heynen. After building a church 60 ft long x 25 ft wide x 14 ft high at the walls, and a house 20 x 25 ft, Nicolaye will begin his missionary work among the Indians. These savages not only adore the sun and the moon, but also anything which they fear or which will do them harm, such as the sea, the devil, stones, trees, and even men. Everything went on nicely for three months as the war on these false beliefs began, but the church-going was mainly left to the children who were ridiculed for it. The government does not interfere much with the Indians there and so the work is finally progressing. Nicolaye initiated the cunningness of Klos and appointed the chief as mayor and head of the jury, and also gave him 10 natives to act as policemen. A jail has been built of logs, and contains 6 cells. After 7 months of trial this system is achieving admirable success since the police and jury have charge over the temporal matters while Nicolaye rules the spiritual sphere. This system is also in use in the other villages of the mission. In the station which Wussen now cares for, Nicolaye used policemen but no jury system and this resulted in making the chiefs jealous of the policemen. When Indians are punished now they blame the jury for it instead of the priest. Nicolaye proposes the laws which are accepted and enforced by the jury, and such offenses as bigamy, adultery, fornication, intoxication, and the illegal traffic in liquor are punished in the jail. Quarrels, thefts, working on Sundays, neglecting to come to Church, and subversive talk against the authorities or religion are also covered. It is necessary to tame the Indians before they are able to understand a serious sermon. A man may pay his fine for being imprisoned by means of blankets ex. 10 blankets for 3 months, and these fines are equally divided between the jury and police. Thus there is an active government in the mission but Nicolaye is troubled by the lack of churches and houses in the other missions. The Indian's houses are worse than hog-sties, and since they are not fit as places to give Divine services, a priest cannot stay in the same station for a long time. The Indians of all ages and sexes crowd into a one room dwelling and so a priest cannot live in such camps. The ideal solution is to build a small church of rough lumber at each station, and a small shed beside it as a dwelling. Nicolaye has no money with which to build however and Bishop (John Baptist) Brondel, (of British Columbia) has no money to aid him. Each building will cost about 80 or 85 dollars. If Father (Florian) De Bruycker, (of Willimantic, Connecticut), and Father (Eugene J.) Vygen, (of Putnam, Connecticut), have no objections, Nicolaye asks Van Oppen and Van Wersch to collect as many donations as possible for the aid of his mission. If no money can be collected, Nicolaye will be grateful for the efforts made, but he would like to receive some sort of answer before September. At that time a schooner will arrive but after that there will be no more communications with Victoria, (British Columbia) until the end of March. A little financial assistance would make it possible for him to convert about 2 thousand Indians. He also asks for their prayers. P.S. His return address is in care of Bishop (John Baptist) Brondel, Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia. (in James Alphonsus McMaster papers)
I-2-d - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo - {10}
1881 Jul. 21
O'Meara, Kathleen:
(Paris, France)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
Notre Dame, Indiana
O'Meara forwards with her letter a letter sent from Cracovie. It is a relief to learn that the notice of H. P. was not Hudson's. (Bishop William Bernard) Ullathorne advised cutting it down because there was something too sentimental in the style to suit English tastes. O'Meara has found that "Journée" was translated by an Anglican Sisterhood. She has begun to collect material for St. Roselie.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}
1881 Jul. 22
Dallas, A(lexander):
Fort Duncan, Texas
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Dallas is sorry Mother Angela did not delay her departure until August 1st for her sudden leaving upset Dallas's plans. His daughters will be obliged to remain at Austin until August 1.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1881 (July 22)
Hudson, C.S.C., Father Daniel E.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
to James F. Edwards:
Mr. (Eliot) Ryder is still absent and so the proof-reading falls on Father Toohey and Hudson. Father General (Edward Sorin) and (Alexis) Granger were prostrated with the heat. Poor Mrs. Dunbar must feel very lonesome. Prof. (J.A.) Lyons said he never saw Edwards looking so well. Father Dunn of the diocese of Buffalo, a relative of Sister Hyacinth, is there. Hudson is glad that there is a prospect of Prof. Unsworth's returning. Ryder will return but may not remain. Father General is willing that Edwards should have a year's time for the affair if necessary. Mrs. B. is more generous than people suppose. If Father (James) Toohey works. on the Ave Maria next year he will do it alone. Hudson received a friendly letter from Msgr. (Robert) Seton. What a pity about that quarrel! Father Jacob (Lauth) was thrown from his carriage lately in Texas. Father John (Lauth) is at Watertown. Father (Patrick) Colovin will go this time. (P.S. Ryder has received 70 subscriptions and some reviews on his book.) Mrs. Fitzgerald expects to return to St. Mary's. Captain Cooke has gone; the "Register" has an article about him but does not mention his connection with the college.
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1881 Jul. 22
Van Dyke, Father Ernest:
Detroit, Michigan
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Van Dyke has been ill and was unable to attend the ecclesiastical retreat that was given by Father (Augustine) Stuhl, C.SS.R., which was followed by a synod. There is a rumor that Mrs. Piquette is receiving the attentions of George Van Dyke.
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1881 Jul. 24
Seton, Monsignor Robert:
(Jersey City, New Jersey)
Prayer for the recovery of President James A. Garfield.
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1881 Jul. 25
Fitzgerald, M. A.:
(Gilroy, California)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
Fitzgerald enclosed an article for the Ave Maria.
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1881 Jul. 25
Schlichter, Henry:
Columbus, Ohio
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
In September Schlichter will begin his theology studies at St. Vincent's Seminary. Hudson may have noticed a series of articles containing extracts from the "Summa" of St. Thomas. These were translated by Father Jos(eph) Jessing. The last issue of the Waisenfreund contains appropriate stories for the children's department of the Ave Maria.
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(1881) Jul. 26
E(gan), M(aurice) F(rancis):
(Brooklyn, New York)
to Father (Daniel E.) Husdson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
It's a little girl born Saturday.
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1881 Jul 26
Kittell, Father William:
Freeport, P(ennsylvani)a
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Kittell has been appointed assistant to Father (Peter) M. Garvey of Freeport. Garvey is suffering from a tumor on his neck from which he is not expected to recover.
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1881 Jul. 27
DeSales, Sister Mary,:
Brooklyn, (New York)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Sister sends the pamphlet Hudson desired. She hopes the purloiner of Hudson's first copy will derive benefit from it.
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1881 Jul. 27
Mercy, Sisters of:
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
They send an extract from a letter by Monsignor Kirby of the Irish College at Rome. They thought it might be placed in the columns of the Ave Maria.
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1881 Jul. 27
St.Josephine, Sister Marie:
St. Joseph de Levis, (Quebec)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Sister apologizes for directing the enclosed letter to Hudson's address with the request to forward it to the authoress in question.
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1881 Jul. 27
Seton, Monsignor Robert:
(Jersey City, New Jersey)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Seton thanks Hudson for his sympathic note and asks Hudson to send the article referred to which appeared in the Chicago Times. All public reference to the attack on Seton, whether in defense or refutation is closed.
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1881 Jul. 28
Robinson, Nugent:
New York, (New York)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Robinson will send Hudson the promised story within a few days. He proposes a serial to run for twelve weeks.
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1881 Jul. 29
Gordon, Adella:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Since the person who borrowed her copy of "Nathalie" has returned it there will be no need of Hudson's sending a second volume. A letter from home states that her brother Josie is in bad health.
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1881 July 30
Dunbar, Estelle (Mrs. Leopold Huffer):
Richmond, Virginia
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Waukesha, Wisconsin)
She received her mother's and Edwards' letter. She begins to think Edwards and her mother need to be chaperoned by a nice sedate couple such as (Estelle and her husband) are. It is a comfort to know that Edwards is with her mother as she knows he will take good care of her. She wants to know exactly how her mother feels. Estelle is much pleased with Richmond.
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1881 July 30
(Tinley, Charles A.):
Covington, Kentucky
to (James F. Edwards):
(Notre Dame, Indiana
Buffalo Bill is roaming around Cincinnati. Old Brother Flip (Philip Neri, C.S.C.) is in Covington. (William S.)Cleary brought him up to the office and everybody laughed at him. They told the Brother that they were not going to return.
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1881 Jul. 31
Hickey, P(atrick) V.:
New York, N(ew) Y(ork)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Enclosed is a check for Masses for the Holy Souls. Hickey met Brother Stanislaus (Michael Kurowski) recently. On Hickey's advice Stanislaus went to the seashore for a rest.
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1881 Jul. 31
Piquette, Mrs. Fannie E.:
Detroit, (Michigan)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She thanks Hudson and expresses her regrets and those of the Doctor that he did not find Hudson at home when he called. The doctor is to remain there until December 1 so Hudson must accept Father (Ernest) Van Dyke's invitation and theirs to come to Detroit some Sunday in September or October. It is pleasing to have Harry with them. She received Miss Starr's "Patron Saints" and admires her work. She has enjoyed her stay of two months in Detroit although she has the ague contracted, they say, in Indiana in May.
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