1881 Nov. 1
(Bentivoglio), P.C., Mother Mary Magdalene, and Sister Mary Constance of Jesus, P.C.:
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph) Perché:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Perché's precious lines consoled them very much. With the aid of God they are training some good (Poor Clares) for New Orleans for the day and the hour indicated.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1881 Nov. 1
Gordon, Adella:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Gordon asks Hudson to say a Mass for her deceased mother.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Nov. 2
(McMaster, James Alphonsus):
(New York, New York)
to Mother Mary Walburga:
(Sharon, Pennsylvania)
(McMaster) has been reminded by the cablegram he received and forwarded to Mother Walburga that he is able to prepare a code system for the convent by which the Sisters can converse by cable with their General Superior at a low cost and privately. He himself has a set of key words which are written out and kept by both himself and his Roman Correspondent, (Miss Ella B. Edes), by which they can send private messages in which one word indicates an entire sentence. This device is often of great use since the Italian government would prevent an outright cypher message from being sent. In the correspondence between the Sisters of America and England they are at a greater liberty to say what they want but still some use may be found for a code system, for example in telegraphing the news of a death of one of the community. When Archbishop (John B.) Purcell of (Cincinnatti, Ohio) was in bad need of someone to help him in his diocese, Bishop (William Henry) Elder, (formerly of Natchez, Mississippi) was in first consideration for appointment, not only as Coadjutor, but as Administrator. The others considered by the Holy See were Bishop (Edward) Fitzgerald, (of Little Rock, Arkansas), and (Father) (Eugene) O'Callaghan. McMaster arranged with his Roman Correspondent that the one word "Thunder" should be cabled if Elder was appointed Coadjutor and Administrator; "rain", if he became Coadjutor and not Administrator; "sand", if Fitzgerald is named; and "mud", if O'Callaghan is appointed.
I-2-d - A.L. (First draft) - 2pp. - 8 vo. - {6}
1881 Nov. 2
Mannix, Mary E.:
Cin(cinnati, Ohio)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Mannix thanks Hudson for the picture and sends him an article.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 16mo. - {1}
1881 Nov. 3
Kernan, Thomas J.:
(South Orange, New Jersey)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Kernan submits an article for the Ave Maria.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 16mo. - {1}
1881 Nov. 3
(Panneau), Cecilia:
Paris, (France)
to (Archbishop Napoleon Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father ( ) Chatelain has promised to transmit her letter to (Perché) when Miss (Claire) Née brings it to him along with her commissions for New Orleans. In her last letter she spoke of this new acquaintance (Née) with whom she is happy to be able to talk of (Perché). Now, through unforeseen circumstances, they are reunited to work for "l'Oeuvre des Dames Francaises." They rented a small apartment for this. Other, grave considerations have caused Father ( ) Lescoeur to leave the Oratory and accept her offer. Next week she will devote herself to the business of the atmospheric gas so that during the winter (Perché) can obtain some results from it. Yesterday she, along with Mrs. (Laffon de Ladébat) Lafond de la Desbats, who is of her new parish, went to see Father Chatelain. The ladies told her that (Perché)'s health left much to be desired and this news afflicted her deeply. She asks him to arrange that the Propagateur be sent to her new address. Their church of St. Francis de Sales is much too small, but the clergy appear fervent and the pastor devoted to his flock. She asks his blessing and will send him a circular to write on and return so that they can preserve it in their archive. P.S. Because of the bad situation (in France) he should not address her as Directress.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 12mo. - {6}
1881 Nov. 3
Ryder, Eliot:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
Notre Dame, Indiana
Ryder is in poor health. He is not anxious to see the proofs of "Parnassus".
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
(18)81 Nov. 4
Humbrecht, Father Jos(eph):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to (Archbishop Napoleon Joseph Perché?:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
By a letter dated October 21, he informed (Perché) that he had left Father (Celestine Marie) Frain's presbytery. Since then he has been staying with his brother, not far from the church of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart which he had served for nine months to the satisfaction of both his superiors and the congregation. The situation is incomprehensible for both priests and faithful. Therefore, he had concluded that he must take a trip until his affairs are settled. His only regret is that at the beginning of his career in the diocese he was placed with the most despotic, the most brutal and the most impossible of the priests there. Despite everything, he will continue to count on (Perché)'s benevolence and sympathy.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1881 Nov. 5
Byrne, Father William:
Emmittsburg, M(arylan)d
to Bishop (Francis Xavier Leray):
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
The accompanying circular shows the progress that has been made in settling the affairs of Mount St. Mary's College and it is necessary that it be restored to control of the corporation. The sum yet required is small and Byrne hopes that the Bishops can help. (Enclosure): Circular of Oct(ober) 27, 1881.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. & Printed Circular - 2pp. - 8vo. & 4to. - {2}
1881 Nov. 6
Kaeder, O.S.B., Father Maurice:
Beauty's (Station), Penn(sylvani)a
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
New York, New York
Miss Kate O'Reilley has informed Kaeder of McMaster's kindness. Kaeder has already written McMaster directions for sending him a letter safely, and encloses a card (present) which lists his address as being in care of Mr. P. McAtee of Youngstown, P(ennsylvani)a. If McMaster puts a small mark on the corner of letters he sends McAtee will know that these letters are for Kaeder. The discipline at the Abbey of the Sacred Heart is reputed to be very severe, including perpetual silence and meatless meals, but Kaeder is not perturbed just so that common sense, law, and justice are at the head of affairs. These physical self denials are not beyond him, but he does dislike a government which cannot abide by human and Divine laws. He has no desire to remain in a community which governs itself by the rule that it should be proved that you have not a vocation rather than to prove that you have one, for by that system you can gather a large body of men but they will be men of doubtful worth. If McMaster has the time Kaeden wishes he would communicate with Abbot (Isidore) Robot, (O.S.B.), and then if Robot desires him to do so, Kaeden will send him a full statement of the affairs which compel him to seek a transfer.
I-2-d - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
(1881) Nov. 6
(O'Meara, Kathleen):
(Paris, France)
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
O'Meara submits a translation of a legend about H(enri) Perreyne. "Pere Besson" is getting on and she will send Hudson the first part in time to begin publication in January. She inquires if Hudson would help her publish Perreyne's "Journee des Malades". Catholic publishers in London to whom she submited a translation of Perreyne's work together with a sketch of his life told her that they can do nothing with Catholic books and Washbourne says he means to up the business altogether. O'Meara offered it to Keegan and Paul, who offered to bring it out if she could secure the sale of two hundred copies. She has been able to secure promises for sale of one hundred copies and inquires if Hudson could sell some of the remaining copies. O'Meara gives an account of the French government's expulsion of various religious communities and the seizure of their property.
X-3-h - A.L.S. (Incomplete) - 5pp. - 4to. - {2}
1881 Nov. 9
Ryder, Eliot:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Ryder is pained that Hudson holds him accountable for the delay in Chaucer. The book looks good and has few errors. Hudson is asked to delete Mrs. Henry Callender's name from the list of subscribers and add that of Father John J. Hughes of New York City. He sends an obituary notice from the New York Herald of Dr. McHale.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}
1881 Nov. 10
O'Hagan, Thomas:
Belleville, Ont(ari)o
to Father D(aniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
Notre Dame, Indiana
O'Hagan inquires if "Household Library of Catholic Poets" has been published.
X-2-h - A. Postcard S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}
1881 Nov. 10
Ryder, Eliot:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Ryder wrote to the Heliotype Company and just received their reply which he forwards to Hudson.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1881 Nov. 10
Vagnier, C.S.C., Father Thomas:
Leo, Indiana
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Vagnier is sorry to learn that Hudson is not well.
X-2-h - A. Postcard S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}
1881 Nov. 11
McIsaac, Canon A(lexander):
Halifax, N(ova) S(cotia)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
McIsaac sends $5 for the renewal of his subscription to the Ave Maria.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 32mo. - {1}
1881 Nov. 12
Lucretia, Sister M(ary):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Sister thanks Hudson for the book on etiquette.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Nov. 12
O'Meara, Kathleen:
(Paris, France)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
O'Meara fears that Hudson did not receive her letter of September 29th in which she enclosed an editorial in answer to Hudson's question about P. Besson. She would be grateful to Hudson if he pushed her sketch.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1881 Nov. 13
(Clementine:
née Laffon de Ladébat):
Paris, (France)
to (Archbishop Napoleon Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She received his letter of the 16th several days ago and thanks him for it. It made her weep to see how sad he is. She wishes he could return to France. Jeanne's happiness, which was so desired but upon which she had hardly counted, was a matter of divine intervention. God had permitted her poor, much loved husband this supreme consolation. Everyone sends (Perché) their respects. Jeanne, who is at Paris, sends her tenderest regards and William sends his respects. Papa, Réné and Philippe join them. They have charged Father ( ) Chatel(a)in to tell him how much they love him. Her aunt from Vauguelin asks to be remembered.
VI-3-c - A.L. Incomplete - (French) - 4pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1881 Nov. 14
Louisville, (Kentucky)
to (Father Thomas J. Jenkins):
(Hardinsburgh, Kentucky)
The rules of the Index and the decrees of the S(acred) Congr(egation) are per se obligatory everywhere. Because these rules are not observed with rigor everywhere perhaps it may be presumed that the Pontiff does not wish to urge their full observance.
- A.L. Incomplete -
Jenkins, Father T(homas) J.:
(Hardinsburgh, Kentucky)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Jenkins sends a copy of No. 504 from a friend. His edition of the Index is quite late and he has gutted it well for this left list. Jenkins sends envelopes of "Christ(ian) Counsel". He just wrote to Father (Matthew) Russell, (S.J.).
- A.L.S. -
X-2-h - A.L. Incomplete, A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1881 Nov. 14
Bissey, Father L(ouis):
Monastery of Aiguebelle, (France)
to Archbishop N(apoleon Joseph) Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana
Bissey takes advantage of the departure of an excellent priest, who plans to visit New Orleans, to give Perché some news. Since their departure from Bel-loc and Bissey's brief visit to England, he fell so dangerously ill that the sacraments were twice administered to him. However, after eight months of suffering he once again found himself on his feet. The priest who will deliver this letter is fortified with all his papers and is a good worker, an excellent priest and a man of means. He has organized a number of colonies on a Catholic footing in Algeria and Australia, but he has constantly been misled by the French government. He hopes for some advice from Perché and also some information so as to acquaint himself with that part of America. It is certain that wherever he goes he will do honor to his calling.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 8vo. - {1}
1881 Nov. 14
Grant, Marion:
Belleville, Illinois
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Grant asks Hudson to say four Masses for a favor received and for the dead.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Nov. 15
Davis, Jefferson:
Paris, France
to William J. Tenney:
The plans were changed, Davis intends to sail from Southhampton and land in New York. Davis wants to get home quick because he had already stayed longer than his business permitted.
I-4-g - A.L.S. (Photostat—Odiorne Collection) - 1pg. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Nov. 15
Lambing, Father A(ndrew) A.:
Pittsburgh, P(ennsylvani)a
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Lambing apologizes for not sending in the advertisement sooner. He expects his pamphlet "Masses" to have wide circulation.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}
1881 Nov. 15
McElrone, Hugh P.:
Abbeville, S(outh) C(arolina)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
McElrone submits an article entitled the "Poet-Jesuit of Brazil" about Father Joseph de Anchieta.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}
1881 Nov. 15
Shepherd, E.:
Madison, Ind(iana)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Shepherd submits a poem for the Ave Maria in memory of Sister Mary Charles.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {2}
1881 Nov. 16
Dénoyel, Father C(harles):
Arnaudville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop N(apoleon) J(oseph) Perché:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Dénoyel thanks him for the permission to hold the fair. Despite the bad harvest and rain, in four hours they realized $331. He now asks authorization to use this to continue the work on the interior of the church. This is the wish of the people and it would be well to encourage their present good disposition. With Perché's permission, he hopes to go to France for his health next Spring and would like to push the work as rapidly as possible. As for the Millard debt, it will be reduced to almost nothing by next January, and there is nothing to fear from that side.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1881 Nov. 16
O'Hare, Father Patrick F.:
Brooklyn, (New York)
to Father (Daniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
At present O'Hara is unable to accept Hudson's invitation to visit Notre Dame.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Nov. 16
Ryder, Eliot:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Ryder hopes the plates are in Professor Joseph Lyons's hands. He has ordered the Boston Sunday Times which contains his story to be sent to Hudson, together with a copy of the Saturday Evening Gazette in which there is a review of Walt Whitman's poems. Ryder recently received a letter from Editor (Alfred) Miller of South Bend. Has Hudson recognized Ryder's work in the (Boston Evening) Star? He is looking forward to "Parnassus" being a success. On his coming trip to New York, Ryder expects to work off half the edition and deliver a large number of copies already ordered besides deposit a number of copies with George F. Phelan of the New York Freeman's-Journal.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 4to. - {4}
(18)81 Nov. 16
St. Ursula, (R.U.), Mother:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Next Monday one of the choir novices and one of the lay sisters are to make their vows. They wonder if Leray could preside. On Sunday, the (Ursulines) are to renew their vows and they request him to authorize Father (Victor) Boudard to preside.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1881 Nov. 17
Hannam, Mary Jos(ephine):
Barcelona, Spain
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Hannam submits an article for the Ave Maria. She first heard of the Ave Maria through Sister Louis of the Ursuline Convent at Thurles, Ireland, who suggested Hannam send an article.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1881 Nov. 17
Ryder, Eliot:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Ryder enclosed something, he doesn't know what in a letter mailed yesterday. He had intended sending Dr. Braun's letter.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1881 Nov. 17
Swayne, Doctor and Son:
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Should Hudson desire information regarding Swayne's products, he is referred to any of those in the enclosed circular, as well as to a list of newspapers that are most particular as to the class of advertising matter. One of these newspapers is the Milwaukee Catholic Citizens.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}
1881 Nov. 18
Brown, J. Stanley:
Washington, (District of Columbia)
to J(ames) A(lphonsus) McMaster:
New York, (New York)
Brown, a private secretary, informs McMaster that his letter of the 3rd. Has reached the President (Chester A. Arthur) in New York, and that the President has given it due attention.
I-2-d - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {I}
1881 Nov. 18
Gordon, Adella:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Gordon asks Hudson to say two Masses for Sister Lucretia.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1881 Nov. 18
Smith, Sara T(rainer):
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Smith asks Hudson to read the enclosed story. Hudson told her to wait until Mrs. A(nna) H(anson) Dorsey's serial story had finished before sending it in. The Catholic World pays Smith $3 per page for her stories.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1881 Nov.19
Gilmour, Bishop Richard:
Cleveland, O(hio)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Gilmour thanks Hudson for his sympathy expressed on the occasion of Gilmour's recent accident. He will be unable to visit Notre Dame in the near future.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1881 Nov.19
K( ) M( ):
Fall River, Mass(achusetts)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He submits an article for the Ave Maria.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1881 Nov.19
Perché, Archbishop N(apoleon) J(oseph):
Assumption, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Perché thanks him for his letter of the 16th. He plans to be in New Orleans next Friday, the 25th. He has been retained by several requests for Confirmations. As for the bankruptcy of the diocese, this has been done maliciously, but he will submit to this trial as he has to all others if God permits it to happen.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Nov.19
Robinson, Nugent:
New York, (New York)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Robinson sends a copy of the Catholic Citizen of Milwaukee. It contains his story but gives no credit to the Ave Maria.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Nov.19
Ryder, Eliot:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Ryder encloses clipping which may be of interest to Hudson, especially the one from the (Boston) Transcript. No enclosure.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 16mo. - {1}
1881 Nov. 21
Dunne, E(dmund) F.:
Tallahassee, Florida
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
He has Hudson's note of Nov. 1. He is getting his colony project into shape. His contract gives him two years time to make sales out of his reservation and then the limit of his reservation will be as much more as he sold in those 2 years. He feels he must advertise extensively to push the sales. What arrangement can he make with the Ave Maria? He wants the enclosed advertisement inserted for 2 years from Jan. 7, 1882. The (Disston) Co(mpany) will not bear any part of this expense; it will have to come out of his commission. (A short advertisement for the Catholic Colony, Florida, is enclosed. Also enclosed is a printed form letter for publishers describing the Catholic Colony, how the project was started, and asking for help in advertising it to the Catholic public. It is signed by Dunne.)
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 8vo. - {2}
1881 Nov.21
(Howe, Frances R.):
(Chesterton, Indiana)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Howe asks Hudson to send the defective copy of Rose (F. Howe)'s memoir to Mr. Robert Fergus. Father (Martin) van de Laar was delighted with the "Record" and made a plan of a little memoir to form a missionary pamphlet he was going to publish. Then the control of his salary was taken from him. He had to present his accounts to his superior. One of Archbishop (Patrick A.) Feehan's first acts of mercy was to refund to this priest all that had been withheld. Howe confided her plan for a memorial for her sister and found it did not exceed what she could set aside. She took up Van de Laar's plan and had it printed and bound. The fifty copies printed under discouraging circumstances are her act of reparation for insults heaped upon her. Howe asked if South Chicago changed pastors because her mother (Mrs. Rose Howe) is going to make some candles on their century old mould if Van de Laar is still there. The enclosed photograph is from an old miniature of her father (no enclosure). Howe received a letter from her Aunt from which she quotes. She is almost through with her article on St. Catherine of Genoa which she discusses. Howe is thinking very seriously of coming to make another jubilee.
X-2-h - A.L. Incomplete - 8pp. - 12mo. - {6}
1881 Nov.21
Vagnier, Father Tho(ma)s Leo,:
Indiana
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
Vagnier will not be able to visit Hudson this week. If Father (John) Uechtering should return home send the package by him. P.P., where is he? Vagnier encloses a clipping on Father L. Bessey. He is the man that got the prize for the historical essay copied verbatim from Bouvier and other theologies.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1881 Nov. 23
Burr, Heman:
New York, (New York)
to (James Alphonsus McMaster):
(New York, New York)
Burr, advertising agent, asks McMaster to print a notice concerning the White Star Line. The notice is to be based upon an article which he sends (enclosure not present).
I-2-d - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {I}
1881 Nov. 23
O'Meara, Kathleen:
(Paris, France)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
O'Meara sends Hudson the first part of her article "Soeur Rosalie". She has inscribed Hudson for prayers at the Notre Dame des Victoires.
X-2-h - A. Postcard S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}
1881 Nov.24
Dicharry, Father P. F(elix):
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier Leray:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Dicharry is sending a copy of the powers given to the clergy by (Leray) at the end of 1877. They are to expire on Jan(uary) 14, 1882 and ought to be renewed. Miss Anne Hollingsworth, Pleasant Hill, asks for a dispensation to marry her first cousin, an infidel. She is a convert and promised to marry him before she knew of any impediment. P.S. Dicharry sent $200 to Baltimore.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 4to. - {2}
1881 Nov.25
Clair, Sister M.:
Opelousas, L(ouisian)a
to Archbishop N(apoleon) J(oseph) Perché:
N(ew) O(rleans, Louisiana)
Perché's kindness obliges her to write asking him to dispense her from her duty. She has spoken to her superiors and they pay no attention. She is suffering constantly and cannot go much father unless treated by some good doctor. If he says anything about her, they will not be willing for her to give up. They will tell him many Sisters (of the Holy Family) are sick and they have no one to (re)place her. (P.S.) Perché has been inspired by the Holy Ghost to call on them. This letter has been written three weeks, but she was afraid to send it.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1881 Nov.25
Eastman, W(illiam) H.:
Auburn, M(aine)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Eastman inquires if Hudson would like to introduce a puzzle in the columns of the Ave Maria. He has years of experience in this work and offers to supply the Ave Maria with suitable puzzles. For references he gives the Congregationalist, Journal of Education, both of Boston; the Cape Ann Advertiser of Gloucester, Massachusetts and the Louisville Courier-Journal.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 16mo. - {1}
1881 Nov.25
Richards, Henry L.:
Winchester, (Massachusetts)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Richards thanks Hudson for the picture and prayer of Our Lady of Good Counsel. The character of the Ave Maria is evidence of Hudson's inspiration.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Nov.25
Spillard, C.S.C., Father D(aniel):
Austin, Texas
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Spillard is personally acquainted with Mr. B. G. Duval, Secretary of the Southwestern Immigration Company, and he is regarded as trustworthy by this community. On Spillard's suggestion, W.W. Lang, president of the company, opened correspondence with with Bishop John L. Spalding regarding immigration to Texas. In answer to Lang's inquiry about what Spillard thought of the scheme Spillard answered that he like most Catholic priests wished to see their people progress materially, but not at the risk of making shipwrecks of their faith. Spillard advocated a policy of settling Catholics in such numbers that they could have schools for themselves and priests for their spiritual needs. Lang stated that land in large enough quantity to meet Catholic needs could be purchased from his company on good terms. Spillard suggests that in calling attention to the advertisement Hudson give a good word for Catholic colonies, but discourage persons from settling where there is a lack of Catholic churches and schools. The greatest of blights, mixed marriages, prevails more in districts where Catholic farmers are settled among non-Catholics than it does in cities. Spillard has resigned his position as superior because he could not fulfill the duties of this job as well as that of pastor. Father John Lauth, C.S.C., is his successor.
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1881 Nov. 25
Van Dyke, Father Ernest:
Detroit, Mich(igan)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Van Dyke has been confined for three weeks because of an injured knee. He has engaged Hudson for the holydays and refuses to take no for an answer. Hudson needs rest; Father Sognier (E. Saulnier, C.S.C.) tells Van Dyke what he already knew. Dr. Perley is here and Van Dyke see him much.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {3}
1881 Nov.26
Ascension, Sister M(ary):
Notre Dame, (Indiana)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Sister requests that Hudson try to have the folding machine in operation as soon as the sisters have moved.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Nov. 26
Hickey, P(atrick) V.:
New York, N(ew) Y(ork)
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
Hickey ought to blame Hudson for reminding Mother Angela to send Hickey the photograph of "Ecce Homo". But he can't because he is obliged to Mother Angela for her generosity.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1881 Nov.26
Noyes, L. W.:
Chicago, Ill(inois)
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Hudson's remittance has been received and the order entered.
X-2-h - A. Postcard S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}
1881 Nov. 26
Villalard, Eugene:
Bordeaux, France
to ?:
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Villalard request the addresees presence at the marriage of their daughter Berthe Villalard to Ferdinand Bouffard. (In the Henry F. Brownson papers.)
III-3-a - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {3}
1881 Nov.27
Sherman, Ellen Ewing:
Washington, D(istrict of) C(olumbia)
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Sherman is engaged in preparations for a fair for St. Matthew's Church, but she will attempt to get the narrative from Mrs. Smalley and forward it to Hudson. She has two letters from Mr. Arnold but she cannot open a correspondence with him because he was an obtrusive visitor.
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1881 Nov.28
E(gan), M(aurice) F(rancis):
New York, (New York)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Egan asks Hudson to have patience with him, for he had contemplated a long letter because of Eliot Ryder's advance sheets. He has not seen the poem in the Ave Maria though Miss Eleanor Donnelly and others have congratulated him. He is unable to scare up anything for Professor Joseph Lyons.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {4}
1881 Nov.28
Ste. Lucie, (R.U.), Sister:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
She would have liked to have seen Leray alone after the election of the assistant, but Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph) Perché was with him. However, she feels obliged in conscience to tell him that, in consequence of the organized cabals of the past twenty years, the state of the (Ursuline) community is such that they have need of a pastoral visit by an energetic and impartial pastor. If Leray could find a good occasion, he could perhaps render a great service.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1881 Nov. 28
Semmes, Tho(ma)s J.:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché) has refused to allow Semmes to represent him in the (Margaret) Mulligan suit in the U. S. Circuit Court on the ground that Leray and Perché differ as to the policy of that suit. Judge (Paul Emile) Théard, Perché's manager and counsel, called on Semmes to express Perché's views and Semmes turned over to him the papers. He considers himself discharged from further supervision in the case.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {4}
1881 Nov. 28
(Starr, Eliza Allen):
(Chicago, Illinois)
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Starr inquires if she should write a notice about the book "South Sea Sketches".
X-2-h - A. Postcard S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}
1881 Nov.28
Sullivan, Margaret L.:
Chicago, Illinois
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
Sullivan will send one of the first copies of her book to Hudson within a few days. She has seen the advance sheets of "The Household Library of Catholic Poets" and it is handsome, but her work has fa red ill at the proof-reader's hands. Sullivan's poem "A Revision" has been obliterated.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Nov.28
Vignon, Father:
Bayeau, (France)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Vignon will be happy to comply with Hudson's request.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 16mo. - {1}
1881 Nov. 29
Bogaerts, Father J(ohn B.):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
At a meeting of the Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of New Orleans held on Nov(ember) 29 in pursuance of a call from Archbishop N(apoleon) J(oseph) Perché it was unanimously resolved to transmit to Leray a copy of the resolutions passed at the meeting held on April 4. At that meeting held at the archiepiscopal residence were present Father H(yacinthe) Tumoine, Father F(rancis) Mittelbronn, Father P(ierre) L(eonhard) Thévis, Father T(homas J.) Kenny and Bogaerts. Father G(ustave) A. Rouxel and Father P(atrick F.) Allen were absent. Perché explained the meeting had been called to consider the grant to Leray of a general power of attorney. After an extensive discussion it was resolved by unanimous consent that there exists no necessity for this and that whenever a limited and specified power be needed by Leray the corporation should meet to consider it. Hereafter the corporation will meet in regular session on the first Monday of every month.
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1881 Nov.29
Dorsey, A(nna) H(anson):
Washington, (District of Columbia)
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Dorsey thanks Hudson for the two checks. Since Hudson has decided that her story must be crowded into three months, she requests that he return the last manuscript Dorsey sent, so that it can be revised. She has received numerous letters from strangers urging her to write another story, and she has been appointed an honorary member of the Philomathean Society in Ohio. Her daughter, Angie, has recovered from a serious illness.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1881 Nov.29
Emery, Susan L.:
Dorchester, Massachusetts
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
Emery notifies Hudson of her change of address. She has begun an article for the Ave Maria.
X-2-h - A. Postcard S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}
1881 Nov. 30
John Chrysostom, C.S.C., Brother:
Los Angeles, (California)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
N(otre) D(ame), Ind(iana)
Bishop (Francis) Mora has shown Chrysostom every consideration. Mora will donate a crosier to the Historical Collection at Notre Dame. Father William, O.P., gave Chrysostom notes on his 25 years among the Indians.
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1881 Nov.30
Lucretia, Sister M(ary):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Sister asks Hudson to say Masses for the repose of Father (Felix) Barotti's soul.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 16mo. - {2}
1881 Nov.30
Raymond, Father G(ilbert):
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Raymond writes about two things. As to the Convent of St. Joseph, the colored population being very considerable and having need to be retained, his brother (Father Jean Francois Raymond) bought some property and established the convent, which has done much good. In a letter last July 29, Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph) Perché charged Gilbert to watch over it. The parents send their children after the harvest because that is when they have the money. At the present time the signs are most encouraging. However, several days ago there came three dispatches telling the directress to close the house immediately and to come with all her Sisters (of the Holy Family). Leray has perhaps seen a disruptive influence among the Sisters, but no attention should be paid to her. Despite their imperfections the Sisters are doing well, and with the good and numerous novices they would soon be able to place the establishment on a sound footing. The land and the house was bought for $2,000 and other land for $960. The additions, repairs and interest brought the total to more than $4,000. Raymond's brother paid $3,000 of his own money, making this sacrefice for the good of the colored people. Neither the diocese nor the Sisters paid anything. The school is necessary for the Negroes. The entire population, both black and white, would be very thankful if the school could continue. Secondly, there is the question of the trustees. He believes that several individuals have been agitating secretly for the renewal of the charter. The case is difficult because the donation appears to have been made to the Catholics of the parish. Since the church has always had trustees, they will insist on keeping them. The charter says that the trustees are to be chosen by the white Catholics of the parish; they will not allow the colored people to vote. Perché's rules say that there should be three councillors; Raymond will gladly consent to that, for they will help in the sale of the pews, on the collections, etc. The act should specify that the revenues be employed for the parish according to the rules of the diocese. Those last words will save everything. Only Leray can act on this matter. The trustees have generally been well disposed; only in the past 2 or 3 years, pushed by trouble makers, have they wanted to overturn everything.
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(18)81 Nov. 30
Simon, Father P(aul E.):
Marksville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray:
N(ew) O(rleans), Louisiana
When Leray was there for confirmation, he spoke to the congregation a few words touching on the public schools and the schools in which not a word of religion is taught. As a result of their pleas, the (Daughters of the Cross) consented to take the boys until the age of twelve, and it is with chagrin that he must report that Leray's words have not been heeded, the Sisters' school for boys is a fiasco, and their school for girls is not sustained as it should be. Now there is talk of building a school house. There are some who say that the concealed purpose is to have this school serve as a protestant temple, and Simon is not far from believing this. It is certain that it will be administered by nonCatholics or those who do not practice their Catholicism. If they succeed, it will be a great blow to the convent. He warned his parishioners to abstain from aiding in the construction of this school and forbade the church choir to participate in a projected concert. He also said that a Catholic should not go to the Fair which will be held in Advent during the Octave of the Immaculate Conception. That enraged the enemy camp. His singers left the choir and it has been said that people would contribute to the school and go to the Fair. Since his voice is not strong enough, he asks Leray for a letter that he can read in church on this subject.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {4}