(1881? Dec.?)
Aigueperse, (S.P.M.), Father F.A.:
(New York, New York)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Aigueperse sends his greetings for the New Year. (Perché) has always been so good to him. P.S. If (Perché) needs Mass intentions Aigueperse has some at his disposal. He is to let Father Leneuf know.
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(1881) (Dec. )
Kelly, C.S.C., Father C(harles) H.:
Detroit, (Michigan)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
From what Kelly has seen of Detroit he considers it a gem of a city. Father (Ernest) Van Dyke will be confined to his room for at least a month or six weeks. He sprained his Knee playing baseball. They will require Hudson's services here on the 24th and 25th. It is an awfully busy time here, and Kelly hasn't a thing prepared for Christmas day, so Hudson must step in and fill the gap.
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(1881) (Dec. )
Murphy S.J., Father E(dward):
(Ireland)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He hopes these wishes reach Hudson by Christmas Day. He is going to Dublin for a mission, and will be unable to write more for the Ave Maria for awhile. He has not had an Ave for two months. So many are asking for them at Gill's, he cannot even buy a copy.
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1881 Dec. 1
Coste, Father J(ules):
Troy, N(ew) Y(ork)
to (Archbishop Napoleon Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He writes in behalf of a mother who is anxious about her son who is now in New Orleans. She knows he has been very sick and she has received no reply to any of her letters. His name is Louis Mayoux. P.S. It is with fear that he addresses this request to (Perché), but he thought that there might be someone in his entourage who could gather information and write a short letter.
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1881 Dec. 1
Lossouarn, Father E(mmanuel) M(arie):
West Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray:
New Orleans, Louisiana
The church trustees have taken away the graveyard, pasture and stable to make a dwelling for an eccentric old man with whom he cannot but be at variance. Since his appointment in April as pastor of Bruly Landing they have not paid him a cent. He cannot pay the $70 Jus allotted to the parish. If he were to fall under the interdict, he submits his resignation. He asks Leray to give the necessary instructions or come to Bruly Landing. He has consulted Fathers (Cyril) De la Croix, (Jean Honoré) Dubernard and (Mathurin) Harnais and they agree Leray's presence is necessary.
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1881 Dec. 1
Margarita, Sister Mary:
London, England
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
By order of Mother (Mary Magdalen Taylor), Sister sends Hudson a series of short stories written by Taylor. Taylor wishes to know what has become of Mrs. Dean's story.
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1881 Dec. 1
McRedmond, Mary:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier Leray):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The Pupils of the Sacred Heart Convent, St. Michael's offer Leray their heartfelt felicitations on his feast day. Leray is thanked for his double visit, the kind words spoken and the sacerdotal blessing.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}
1881 Dec. 1
Monroe, Agnes:
South Boston, Mass(achusetts)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Monroe submits an article for the Ave Maria.
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1881 Dec. 1
Thibau, Father G. C.:
Portland, Oregon
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
Thibau sends $3 for a copy of Henri Perreyve's "Counsel to the Sick" and four copies of Father (Andrew) Lambing's pamphlet "Mixed Marriages".
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1881 Dec. 2
Morris, Willie G.:
Vicksburg, Mississippi
to (James F. Edwards):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
No doubt Edwards will be surprised to hear from Morris after so long a silence. Morris has often thought of Edwards and Notre Dame. He was admitted to the bar four days ago. He asks that Edwards write and tell him all about the new Notre Dame.
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1881 Dec. 2
Semmes, Tho(ma)s J.:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Judge (Paul Emile) Théard called on Semmes saying Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché) is willing to have him associated with him in the (Margaret Mulligan) case in U. S. Circuit Court with restrictions as to defenses. Semmes declined. Théard will return tomorrow and thinks Semmes will be allowed to conduct the case as he pleases. If so, he asks Leray if he should appear and conduct the case. He told them that he thought (Perché) had no right to interfere with Leray's policy as administrator of the temporals, although in point of law he could do so.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {4}
1881 Dec. 2
Claffey, Catherine L.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Claffey sends $10 for Masses for Mother M(ary) Lucretia.
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1881 Dec. 3
E(gan), M(aurice) F(rancis):
Brooklyn, N(ew) Y(ork)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Mr. Galwey sent him a proof of Eliot Ryder's poem with an alleged quotation from Habington. Egan mixed this up with Professor (Joseph) Lyons's proofs. Does Hudson know anything about "Lady" Maria Seymour (Mary Alice) Seymour. She has written Egan several notes. Alden, the editor of Harper's seems to know her.
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1881 Dec. 3
Seidenbush, O.S.B., Bishop Rupert:
St. Cloud, Minn(esota)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Seidenbush sends one dollar for postage on the Ave Maria. He has not received number fortyseven of the Ave Maria and requests that it be sent to him.
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1881 Dec. 3
Van Dyke, Father Ernest:
Detroit, Michigan
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Van Dyke has been declared incapable of service for two months. Bishop (Caspar H. Borgess) will write to Father-General (Edward Sorin, C.S.C.) for permission to have Hudson come and take Van Dyke's place.
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1881 Dec. 4
Crain, Dr. P( ):
Campte, L(ouisian)a
to Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Crain is writing at Father (V.F.J.) Pellouin's request. He has advised Pellouin to take a trip to New Orleans for his health. He is confident a month's rest will restore him to them improved both in mind and body.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {2}
1881 Dec. 4
(Dwenger), Bishop (Joseph):
Fort Wayne, Indiana
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Father John Weinhoff, Rector of St. Peter's Church, Fort Wayne died December 1.
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1881 Dec. 4
Howe, F(rances Rose):
(Chesterton, Indiana)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
She asks for as many copies of the AVE MARIA containing the "Record," as Hudson thinks she should have. Her mother wants an extra set of those containing the "Trattato." She hopes that they will be instructive to a friend.
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1881 Dec. 5
Benziger Brothers:
New York, (New York)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Benziger Brothers sends Hudson a copy of the work "A Sure Way to a Happy Marriage".
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1881 Dec. 5
Christy, Dr. S.S.:
Bradford, P(ennsylvani)a
to Ja(me)s (Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Dr. Christy encloses a Thanksgiving sermon preached by the Methodist minister in Bradford, (enclosure not present) This minister has referred to the Catholic Church as being the enemy of liberty in this country and in the past he has made several other lectures against the Catholic church. Christy knows of no one else so competent to answer the minister on this than McMaster. Lord Baltimore and his Catholic colony and the French Catholics in general have done a great deal to aid us in securing independence. Christy asks that McMaster write him an article in reply to the accusation so that he can publish it in the same daily evening papers in which the other appeared. P.S. He gives his address as being Box 878, Bradford, P(ennsylvani)a.
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1881 Dec. 5
Donovan, Father C.:
Hamilton, Ont(ario)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Donovan became proprietor of the Harp in November, but he has a delapidated copy of the October issue which he sends Hudson. Next time he writes to Montreal, he will ask Mr. Gillies to send Hudson a respectable copy of the October number.
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1881 Dec. 5
English, John R.:
Thomasville, Georgia
to (James F. Edwards):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Thomasville is a delightful place. He thinks he will be benefited by the warm weather. He asks Edwards to send him the Scholastic that had the advertisement of the pocket camera. He is looking forward to his visit to Notre Dame in May. He was surprised to find such an excellent hotel.
XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1881 Dec. 5
Van Gennip, Father John F.:
Cheboygan, (Wisconsin)
to (Henry F. Brownson):
(Detroit, Michigan)
Having received Henry's letter, Van Gennip asks that Henry deal with (Jeremiah) O'Connor as he judges proper, provided that he is sure that the debt will be paid as O'Connor promised and as Henry atated to Van Gennip in his letter of Nov. 30. 1881. He relies upon Henry's judgement in the matter, though the work in China the money is to do will be delayed. His opinion is that O'Connor owes $5727.28 and not $4,500, however; and he encloses $10 to pay for postage etc. He will say on, his first free day, a mass for Henry's intentions that God may grant his choicest blessing for his temporal and spiritual welfare. He wishes Henry and his family a Holy Christmas and a happy New Year.
III-3-a - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 8vo. - {2}
(1881 Dec. 5)
Leray, Francis X(avier), Coadjutor of:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to
Clergy of the Diocese of New Orleans(New Orleans, Louisiana)
In a circular letter of December 15, 1880, Leray promised to inform them of the financial situation of the diocese and the results of his administration of the temporal affairs. He therefore reports on the diocesan debts which at the beginning of his administration on Dec(ember) 5, (18)79 amounted to $537,423.70. It is impossible to give even approximately the amount of the interest in arrears. The annual interest is approximately $33,491.20.
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1881 Dec. 6
Drummond, S.J., Father Lewis:
St. Asaph, Wales
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Since receiving Hudson's letter of March 27, 1878, explaining that the proposed translation of Father Martin's "Vie du Pere Jogues" had been stopped due to Mr. (Lawrence) Kehoe's demurrer that Father (Joseph) Finotti's translation of the same work was in his hands, Drummond has seen Kehoe, and he has given up all idea of using Finotti's translation, thus he does not object to Hudson's translating it. Drummond encloses printed matter on "Shorthand Writing" for the Scholastic by his friend Isaac Pitman, the Phonetic reformer.
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1881 Dec. 6
Mannix, Mary E.:
Cin(cinnati), O(hio)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Mannix submits a poem for the Ave Maria. She inquires if Eliot Ryder's new book has been published.
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(1881) Dec. 6
St. Paul, Minn(esota)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
The editor of the Northwestern Chronicle presents his compliments to the editor of the Ave Maria. He regrets that he did not credit "Corrie Shulah" to its proper source. Steps will be taken to insure regular delivery of the Northwestern Chronicle to Hudson.
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1881 Dec. 6
Van Dyke, Fannie:
(Detroit, Michigan)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Van Dyke is sure Hudson is glad to have Sam back at Notre Dame, Harry says Park is a devoted Catholic and he is going to send him to school in the spring. Van Dyke wishes he would send Park to Notre Dame, but Harry favors a New England institution. Marie and Charlie are well and send their regards.
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1881 Dec. 7
E(gan), M(aurice) F(rancis):
New York, (New York)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
(John) Acton is sensitive but good and a careful proof-reader. Egan inquires if he should keep Acton and teach him Latin until September or would Hudson desire Acton come to Notre Dame immediately.
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1881 Dec. 7
Robinson, Nugent:
New York, (New York)
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
Robinson plans to send Hudson a short story shortly. A new departure is required in Catholic literature. While Hudson is running his short story, Robinson could rework "Shencine(?)".
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1881 Dec. 8
Brownson, Orestes A. Jr.:
Dubuque, Iowa
to Henry (F. Brownson):
(Detroit, Michigan)
Although Orestes has received no answer to his last letter he cannot resist writing again. He hopes that Henry's gout is not giving him trouble and that he and his family are in good health. He notes that Henry's former law partner has met with a fatal accident and asks Henry to express his grief to his wife at her brother's death. He asks Henry not to forget to write him a few lines, since they alone are left of their father's family. Orestes' family is well, his son John (Brownson) is for the second time the father of a girl, and his son Ned is teaching a school about 9 miles away. Their mother-in-law Mrs. Glass died a short time ago at the age of 41. His family is rejoicing today at having just finished their jubilee. He wishes the same blessing to Henry and his family. P. S. Orestes has been trying to find Henry's letters to ascertain how much money Henry has sent him, but has only the letters of October 1878 and November, 1879, both of which contained $50. He believes that Henry sent him in July, 1876, nearly $100 ($666.67, if he is correct) and $143 in June, 1877, but the dates and amounts are from memory and entries in his bank book. Henry has sent him of his father's estate, his one third, or $910. If Henry has preserved the checks he sent to Orestes or has his acknowledging letters for the money as sent on four occasions, he can tell the exact amount. Orestes will try again to find out the exact amount, and hopes that this causes Henry no embarassment.
III-3-a - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 8vo. - {2}
1881 Dec. 8
Lambing, Father A(ndrew) A.:
Pittsburgh, P(ennsylvani)a
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Bishop (John Tuigg) has gone to Rome and will not be back in time to give his approval to "Masses". Under the copyright law two copies of the best edition must be sent to the Librarian of Congress. Lambing is writing an essay on the marriage ceremony and the Nuptial Mass for the Ave Maria.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {2}
1881 Dec. 8
d'Aquin, E.:
Paris, (France)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Leray's letter of November 18 arrived and he received the news of the suspension of the payments of the diocese (of New Orleans) with chagrin. His personal loss is painful, but much more sensible is the bad moral effect this will produce in a country such as (France) where spirits are very hostile to religion, the clergy and everything that concerns the Church. He asks Leray to make sure that it is absolutely impossible to pay the interest due in January. He does not know the nature of the financial relations between (Jules) de Boursetty and the diocese, but if Boursetty still has unplaced bonds, they would not be of any use. He will advise Boursetty, who is now at Rome, of the terrible news. If the Court should decide in Leray's favor, he asks him to immediately cable the sum necessary to pay the January interest. He will wait until the last moment before notifying his clients. If liquidation becomes inevitable, he asks if the French creditors will be entirely or almost entirely reimbursed. P.S. Several of his clients stand to suffer considerable losses. Having placed full confidence in Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph) Perché they loaned the greatest part of their fortune.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {4}
1881 Dec. 8
Murphy, S.J., Father Edward:
Galway, (Ireland)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Murphy wishes Hudson a Merry Christmas.
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1881 Dec. 8
Weekly Witness:
(New York, New York)
(Anti-Catholic publication). A letter from Father James A. O'Connor pastor of the Independent Catholic Church to Cardinal (John) McCloskey on the celibacy of the clergy. He refers to a case in which a Father Michael Goodwin married the superioress of the convent in Brooklyn. He asserts that the celibacy rule is the cause of all the corruption in the Church and necessitated the Protestant Reformation. There are several editorial notes on the letter in the same clipping.
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1881 Dec. 9
Butler, (Father) Tho(ma)s Ambrose:
S(ain)t Louis, M(iss)o(uri)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
The proof of his poem required only one correction. He is glad to hear that Hudson will put his poem at the feet of Our Blessed Mother.
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1881 Dec. 9
Churchill, H(arriet) B.:
Milton, Mass(achusetts)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Churchill inquires if Hudson has her manuscript entitled, "A Legend of St. Nicholas".
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1881 Dec. 9
Robinson, Nugent:
New York, (New York)
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Robinson sends Hudson the Northwestern Chronicle containing an article that appeared in the Ave Maria, which the Chronicle failed to acknowledge.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1881 Dec. 9
Smith, Sara T(rainer):
Phila(delphia, Pennsylvania)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Smith submits an article for the Ave Maria. It is a simple love story not unlike Mrs. (Anna Hanson) Dorsey's "Beth's Promise".
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(18)81 Dec. 10
(Boursetty, Jules de):
Rome, (Italy)
to (Archbishop Napoleon Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Perché's) letter of November 17 gave him pleasure because he sees therein his heart and vigour of thought, but the contents caused him much pain. He is not alone in Rome in deploring the turn given to the administration of the diocese (of New Orleans); a judicial liquidation will produce the most unfortunate effect. (Perché) should oppose it, and Cardinal (John Simeoni) claims that he can. The solution indicated by (Paul Emile) Théard is the only practical one. Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray wrote to (E.) d'Aquin who communicated the contents to Boursetty. He stated that d'Aquin was wrong to send 8,000 francs to Boursetty and that there are unplaced bonds of the first loan. A reply is easy. The 8,000 francs was sent to Bordeaux, Lyons, Brussels, Cambrai and Marseilles. Boursetty has receipts from the bankers who used it to pay the interest. D'Aquin has the unplaced bonds. Even if these unfriendly insinuations were true, they would not justify liquidation. Everyone in Rome asks news of Perché, even Pope Leo XIII. Boursetty often sees Cardinal Simeoni, and he tells him everything that (Perché) wants him to know. Boursetty doubts that Propaganda will let things go as far as liquidation. He is having the Journal de Rome sent to (Perché); he hopes it will please him. It is very successful. Cardinal (Joseph Hippolytus Guibert) of Paris approved it highly and subscribed for one year. The Pope is enchanted; he kept Boursetty in his office for three-quarters of an hour to give all his instructions, for he wants the Journal to maintain the agitation in regard to the situation of the Papacy. Leo XIII has approved the program of the Journal absolutely. Boursetty knows that his ideas are not those of everyone, but they are really those of the Pope. The liberty of peoples, the right of peoples and civilization itself are in danger if the absolute independence of the Sovereign Pontiff is not guaranteed, and that requires the restitution of Rome and the Civilta Vecchia.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French, - 4pp. - 8vo. - {9}
1881 Dec. 10
Glieu, G. R.:
Detroit, (Michigan)
to Father Daniel (E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Glieu thanks Hudson for the caps. He is sure they will contribute to the comfort of his suffering head. The picture is completed and in frame.
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1881 Dec. 10
Kelly, W(illiam) D.:
Boston, Mass(achusetts)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Kelly thanks Hudson for the favor and sends a manuscript.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 16mo. - {1}
1881 Dec. 11
Devillière, Father:
Champdotre, (France)
to (Archbishop Napoleon Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Devillière, his mother who does not age despite her 89 years, and his niece often speak of (Perché) with pleasure. He has bought a statue of St. Ann to place at (Perché's) altar of the Sacred Heart at St. Philomena. His mother and niece suggested that they wait for (Perché) to bless it, for they are counting on his promise to return to France. He will always have his room with him. It is very modest, but he knows (Perché's) humility. They cannot see the least light on the horizon for France. It is perhaps regrettable that Father (Hippolyte) Leneuf preferred to remain in France rather than go to Colorado. He plans to come for the feast of St. Paul's Conversion and perhaps soon he will decide to remain at Champdotre. At fifty years, idleness and independence begin to be awful.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1881 Dec. 11
(Gillespie, C.S.C.), Mother Mary of St. Angela:
Notre Dame, Indiana
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Sister thanks Hudson for the enclosed and she is glad the long delayed painting pleased him.
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1881 Dec. 11
Gordon, Adella:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Gordon is leaving St. Mary's Academy for her new home in Cairo, Illinois. She asks Hudson for permission to visit him before her departure.
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1881 Dec. 12
Huffer, Estelle (nee Dunbar):
Richmond, Virginia
to (James F. Edwards):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She asks forgiveness for not having written in so long a time. She thanks Edwards for the beautiful medal he sent her. She is anxious for Leo (her husband) to see Notre Dame before they go to Europe. (Part of manuscript missing.) She mentions (Right Rev. Francis) Jansens, (Bishop of Natchez, Mississippi) formerly a priest of Richmond. She will ask Bishop (John J.) Keane (of Richmond) for a photograph for Edwards. She tells how happy they are in married life.
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1881 Dec. 13
E(gan), M(aurice) F(rancis):
Brooklyn, N(ew) Y(ork)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
The meanness and pettiness that paralyses honest work together with the sacrifices that Egan has made to stay on a Catholic newspaper drives him to despair. Mrs. (Mary Alice) Seymour called Sunday with Mr. Galwey. She had written Egan several letters, but her only letter is from (Katherine) Conway, and Egan knows Seymour's title was not an English one. Nobody knows much about her except that she is a convert. The insinuations of Garland's in the Catholic Telegraph, Egan has discovered, are hearsay evidence. Johnson got the note which was addressed to Roswell Smith. Mrs. (Anna Hanson) Dorsey is in (Lawrence) Kehoe's hands. Egan congratulates Hudson on the improvements he has made in the Ave Maria. He does not know what (Patrick V.) Hickey will do to brighten the (Catholic) American next year; it needs something. (Nugent) Robinson wanted to write a serial which would be carried by several papers, but Egan told him it couldn't be done.
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1881 Dec. 13
Mairet, A.:
Dijon, (France)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph) Perché:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He confirms the letter he wrote on November 4, which remains unanswered. This silence astonishes him in view of the news forwarded by E. d'Aquin that the diocese (of New Orleans) cannot meet its obligations. The major portion of their subscribers are poor people who exhausted their savings to rescue a Catholic community. Must they be told that their money is lost and their confidence was ill placed in a prince of the Church? For their own part Mairet et Villet advanced funds to pay the July 1881 interest. In justice Perché should see that they are not required to reclaim this amount as creditors.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}
1881 Dec. 13
McAuliffe, D.:
Louisville, K(entuck)y
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
McAuliffe submits a Christmas tale for the Ave Maria.
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1881 Dec. 13
Norfleet, James:
Tarboro, N(orth) C(arolina)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Norfleet inquires if Eliot Ryder's book has been published. Hudson stated he had read the Black-Ingersoll controversy and Judge Black's defense was as able as a Protestant could make against an infidel. Why doesn't the Church array herself against Ingersoll? Norfleet sends his respects to Fathers Walsh, Stoffel, and Professor Edwards.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 4to. - {2}
1881 Dec. 13
Van Dyke, Father Ernest:
Detroit, Mich(igan)
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
Van Dyke's knee has not mended. He was disappointed at Hudson's not coming to Detroit, but he was agreeably surprised by his new assistant, Father Kelly. He encloses a notice from one of the papers. Hudson is asked to come for Christmas.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}
1881 Dec. 14
D(orsey), A(nna) H(anson):
(Washington, District of Columbia)
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
As to Mrs. (Madelein Vinton) D(ahlgren's) contribution to the Dome, it may come. Dorsey sends an article on Abbe Huc's book of travels. She will not be able to send part of the new story until the middle of January. Archbishop (James Gibbons) has permitted Father (James) Doonan, S.J., vice-president of Georgetown College to celebrate Mass at her home because of Angie's illness. Dahlgren sent Dorsey her new work "South Sea Sketches" which is entertaining.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {5}
1881 Dec. 14
Mannix, Mary E.:
Cin(cinnati, Ohio)
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Mannix thanks Hudson for the package and the privilege of reviewing a book for the Ave Maria. She expected to review it for the Catholic World, but they usually send her the poetry. If Mr. T.F. Galwey saw Mannix's name among the list of poets, he would be certain to send it. Mannix does not consider the selection of poetry by (John) Boyle O'Reilly, Maurice Egan, Eleanor C. Donnelly, Katherine Conway, John B. Tabb and Elizabeth Carmel Hendry as their best works. To Mannix's mind, John Acton is the coming poet while Edith Cook's work is too heavy. Poetry by Sara T. Smith and Marion Muir is also too heavy. She thinks "The Tintmarre" a poem by Julia O'Ryan, is beautiful and ought to have been in the anthology. Mannix admires (Eliot) Ryder.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {14}
1881 Dec. 14
Robinson, Nugent:
New York, (New York)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Robinson sends a story entitled "Better than Gold". It is worth $150 but Robinson will give it to Hudson for $125. He encloses a clipping from the Northwestern Chronicle. No enclosure.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {1}
1881 Dec. 14
Ryder, Eliot:
Dorchester, Massachusetts
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Ryder sent Hudson's postal to Mr. Savage's publisher and if he responds, Ryder will send Hudson a critique. How soon shall Ryder get more books. Mr. Lee and James R. Osgood have requested copies.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {4}
1881 Dec. 15
King, Elizabeth:
London, England
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
King sent Hudson a story for the Ave Maria, which illness prevented her from sending sooner. She will allow Hudson to reprint her poems and articles that appear in the Angelus.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 6pp. - 16mo. - {1}
(1881) Dec. 15
O'Meara, Kathleen:
Paris, (France)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
O'Meara submits a story entitled "Soeur Rosalie" which is 175 pages in length. The price according to the agreement would be forty pounds, but she will not hold Hudson to the agreement unless the Ave Maria is flourishing. She put Hudson's name down for prayers at N(otre) D(ame) des Victoires. O'Meara does not like to hear that Hudson is ill so frequently. The Church's canonization of St. Benedict Labre was a glorious stroke of opportunism. The anti-Christians are so sensible to it that they indulge in violent blasphemy and ridicule the life which is a rebuke to modern progress. The Republique Francoise, Leon Gambetta's organ, had four columns of insolent abuse of the Church and Christianity the day after the canonization. She relates an incident of Gambetta's miserliness toward an elderly aunt. The grand ministry that was to have done great wonders is in a mess. It cannot find gentlemen to represent it at the first two Courts of Europe, and its members are quarreling among themselves. The Radicals are alarmed at Prince (Otto Von) Bismark's change of attitude toward the Church and his confession that he cannot govern the Empire without her. There is considerable serious talk about the King of Italy leaving Rome and establishing his residence either at Turin or Naples.
X-3-h - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 4to. - {4}
1881 Dec. 16
Dicharry, Father P. F(elix):
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier Leray:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Not having the time to make copies, he sends his faculties and those of Father (Ludovic) Enaut so that they may be renewed. They expire on January 14, and they were given at the same time as those of Father (John Baptist) Avenard.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}
1881 Dec. 16
(Mc Neirny), Bishop Francis:
Albany, (New York)
to (Dennis and James):
Sadlier and Co.(New York, New York)
In the "Catholic Almanac, Diocese of Albany" where mention is made of Bishop (John Joseph) Conroy who afterward resigned Oct. 16, 1877, the words "translated to the See of Curium, i.p.i., March 22, 1878" should be added.
I-1-d - A.L. - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}
1881 Dec. 16
Roth le Gentil, Ch(arles):
Cambrai, (France)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph) Perché:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He begs Perché to send him 225 francs by cable to pay the January interest on his obligations. He hopes that Perché will not allow his credit to suffer for this minimal amount.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 4to. - {1}
1881 Dec. 16
Vagnier, C.S.C., Father Tho(ma)s:
Leo, Indiana
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Vagnier sends seventy pages of translation of the work on "Rose Ferrucci".
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Dec. 17
Mannix, Mary:
Cin(cinnati, Ohio)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Mannix asks Hudson to republish her verses which originally appeared in the Illustrated Catholic American.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Dec. 17
Poirier, A.:
Nantes, France
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He has received from (E.) d'Aquin a letter which afflicts him as much as it astonishes him. A father of four children, without any fortune, he loaned (Perché) 10,000 francs about four years ago. Now he is told that because of an unexplained lawsuit he will probably not receive the interest due in a few days. If he can, he begs tha an exception be made.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 8vo. - {2}
1881 Dec. 17
Quigley, Edward:
Rochester, New York
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He is a subscriber to a number of pamphlets which he would be happy to send to Edwards if he wants them.
XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Dec. 17
Strain, Father Patrick:
Lynn, Massachusetts
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
Notre Dame, Indiana
Strain saw Hudson's mother and sister who attends normal school at Salem, both are well. He was glad to hear that Hudson may soon visit this vicinity. A photograph of the church and school are enclosed. The school opened four months ago and there are six hundred pupils taught by seven Sisters of Notre Dame and three lay teachers.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Dec. 18
Van Dyke, Father Ernest:
Detroit, Michigan
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Van Dyke received the telegram announcing Hudson's Christmas visit. He will expect Hudson to preach Christmas Day and remain all Christmas week.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Dec. 19
Edes, E(lla) B.:
Rome, (Italy)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Edes sends an article on the espousal of the Blessed Virgin, as well as a facsimile on the chains of St. Peter and St. Paul. From American newspapers which she has read, it appears another member of the Papal House holds a special mission. Actually this exists in his imagination, for Monsignor Termez is only a domestic prelate and Vicar-General of the Diocese of Agen, France. Edes had been assured by good authority that Pope Leo XIII has no intention of quitting Rome, nor is it true that Austria offered Salzburg.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 8pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1881 Dec. 19
Kittell, Father W(illiam):
Freeport, P(ennsylvani)a
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Kittell will write for the book Hudson desires. He gives a description of the mission that he has been given. Kittell is in good health and much happier than he was leading an inactive life at Notre Dame.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Dec. 19
Mallet, Edmond:
Washington, D.C.
To (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Out of all his duplicates he finds only four numbers of Brownson's Quarterly. He sends these as a gift to the Lemonnier Library. If Edwards sends him a list of his duplicates, Mallet may be able to arrange for exchanges.
XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1881 Dec. 19
Perché, Celina:
Chateau Gontier, (France)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She has been home for eight days, the Superioress having thought it prudent to send all the boarders home because of an epidemic. She will not return before January 15, since Louise (Perché) is getting married on the tenth. Papa and mama send their respects.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1881 Dec. 19
Schnurrer, Otto:
Hanover, Kansas
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Schnurrer sends $1 for postage for the Ave Maria. They have been tuned down to the realities of life by living in Kansas. Paul has become a farmer, Schnurrer's wife is keeping house for Paul on his farm west of town, while he runs the drug store in town.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {1}
(18)81 Dec. 20
Boursetty, J(ules) de:
Rome, (Italy)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Perché)'s last letter caused him great chagrin, and he understands all that (Perché) must endure. To argue the nullity of bonds on which interest has been paid for five years is impossible. The delay in paying the interest will have the most deplorable effect in France. At Propaganda they are amazed at the attitude of Bishop (Francis Xavier) L(eray). (Perché) can be tranquil; everyone is with him. Yesterday he had a long talk with Cardinal (John) Simeoni who recognizes (Perché)'s authority over the Corporation and condemns the conduct of L(eray). He is going to give advice and orders. The Cardinal spoke of unifying the debt; Boursetty replied that that alone was possible and that (Perché) had submitted a memoir on the subject. The conclusions of (Paul Emile) Théard's brochure are the only ones that can be adopted. Even for the Cardinal, (Perché) is the only master of the Corporation before the law. It is only a matter of gaining time; instead of seeking bankruptcy, one should look to the unification of the entire debt. (Perché) alone can obtain this result; the operation is possible in France at a moderate price. He is going to see the Cardinal again this week.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 12mo. - {5}
1881 Dec. 20
Parmentier, Rosine M.:
Brooklyn, N(ew) Y(ork)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Parmentier sends Hudson $4.50 for a two year subscription to the Ave Maria. She commends him for publishing an account of (John Leon Papin) Dupont's life and efforts to spread devotion to the Holy Face. Years ago her mother corresponded with Dupont after making his acquaintance through Mother Theodore (Guerin) founder of St. Mary of the Woods. She encloses a leaflet with prayers for blasphemies which she thinks the Ave Maria ought to publish.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {4}
1881 Dec. 20
Robinson, Nugent:
New York, (New York)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Robinson thanks Hudson for the check.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1881 Dec. 21
Hayden, Father P.:
Columbus, Miss(issippi)
to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Hayden asks whether Father P. (R.) Glendon is still in the Archdiocese. His people in Ireland inquire of him through Hayden. They were once schoolmates in the old country.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}
1881 Dec. 22
Churchill, H(arriet) B.:
Mattapan, Mass(achusetts)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
Churchill sends two manuscripts "An Epiphany Tale" and "A Legend of St. Nicholas".
X-2-h - A. Postcards S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}
1881 Dec. 22
Jouan, Father P(ierre) M(arie):
Washington, L(ouisian)a
to Bishop F(rancis) Xavier Leray:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Ten days ago he wrote concerning parish affairs. Having received no reply, he asks Leray to let him know if that letter reached him.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Dec. 22
Norfleet, James:
Tarboro, N(orth) C(arolina)
to Father D(aniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Norfleet sends Hudson Christmas greetings.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Dec. 22
Porcher, (R.G.S.), Sister Marie des Anges:
Louisville, (Kentucky)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
With confidence that he has not forgotten her, little Rosalie Porcher, after a great number of years, sends her wishes for the new year. She has been at Louisville since last March 10. Several months after her arrival from France in 1843, she wrote him. Now after more than 38 years, she hopes that this letter will not go unanswered. If she had been at the last elections at Angers, she would have seen him, for the Mother Superior at New Orleans had told her that he visited (the Religious of) the Good Shepherd. Their second house, which is provincial, is near the Mortier Road between Louisville and Portland. She wishes he could visit them. She has not forgotten the visit long ago at Philadelphia when Bishop (Francis Patrick) Kenrick presented him to her, saying here is your father. Little Marine died six years ago; Parette suffers a great deal at the Hotel Dieu of a Beaufort. Her new family consists of 90 penitents occupied at laundry work. The community has 31 professed, 3 lay, one novice and one postulant.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. (French) - (French) - 4pp. - 4to. - {4}
1881 Dec. 22
V(agnier), C.S.C., Father T(homas):
Leo, Indiana
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
Vagnier sends the remainder of the translation of the book on Rose Ferrucci.
X-2-h - A. Postcard S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}
1881 Dec. 23
Baasen, Michael:
Milwaukee, (Wisconsin)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Enclosed Baasen sends a $50 money order for Mr. Rutledge from whom he purchased the 1st series of the Catholic World.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {2}
1881 Dec. 23
Clarke, S.J., Father R. F.:
London, England
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Clarke sends the prospectus for the new magazine entitled The Month and asks Hudson to support it with his influence.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Dec. 23
Dahlgren, Madeleine Vinton:
Washington, D(istrict of) C(olumbia
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Dahlgren received a letter from (Eliza Allen) Starr stating she asked Osgood to send Hudson a copy of "South Sea Sketches". She sends one. Dahlgren had the fortune to receive favorable notice in New England by the Protestant Press. The only adverse criticism came from the Baltimore Catholic Mirror, for which Archbishop (James Gibbons) wrote and apologized. St. Joseph's Chapel on South Mountain is underway and she hopes to present it for dedication to Gibbons next summer. Enclosed is a clipping of Dahlgren's letter in the Washington Star commenting on the trial of the late President (James A. Garfield)'s assassin.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 5pp. - 12mo. - {4}
1881 Dec. 23
F( ), S( ) M( ):
(Poitiers, France)
to (Archbishop Napoleon Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
All her letters remain without a reply. She fears he has been ill. She learned through Sister Agnes that he was laid up with a bad foot, at which time she wrote enclosing a letter for Adele Béon. She is still waiting for him to tell her something about the establishment of Newark. The new bishop must have been named a long time ago. Father (Hippolyte) Leneuf who travelled through at the end of July or the beginning of August gave her news of (Perché). She thinks he has left because he did not return in October as he was supposed to if he did not go to Colorado. He promised her a book he had written on America, but she has not received it. She thinks only of the missions and suffers cruelly because she cannot be where her heart carries her. (Perché) has read about the canonization. Father ( ) Pifferi, subsacristan of the Pope, had helped her obtain a ticket, but the person who was to accompany her was detained at the person who was to accompany her was detained at the last moment, and she did not go. Mama is ill. Romuald does his duty; he is very active at court despite the horrible time it takes. She knows that (Perché) finds it painful to write but a few words will suffice. She asks for a special momento on January 3, the feast of St. Genevieve, for maman and on January 21 for her two Agneses, the one who is in heaven and the one who is here below at Bourg near M(other) Esp(erance) hoping to leave for A(merica). The latter's health is not good. They have a republican bishop (Bishop Jacques Edmund Bellot des Minières), who is not suitable, so everything is going badly at Poitiers. Their cousin, Mr. Louis whom (Perché) knows, has been the second victim. What a loss was their great Cardinal (Louis Edouard Désiré), so misunderstood. She asks for news of friends at New Orleans. It has been a long time since she has had news of Mrs. L'Estrade and of Blanche (L'Estrade), since the death of their great aunt, Mrs. Molé, with whom they were staying.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 12mo. - {11}
1881 Dec. 23
Kernan, T. J.:
Brookfield, Mass(achusetts)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Kernan thanks Hudson for publishing his poem entitled "To S-H on Making the Religious Profession".
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 16mo. - {1}
1881 Dec. 23
Norris, Joseph:
Bay City, (Michigan)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Norris sends Hudson Christmas greetings.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Dec. 23
Reuss, Francis X.:
Philadelphia, Penn(sylvani)a
to Bishop Francis X(avier) Leray:
Natchitoches, L(ouisian)a
Reuss asks for Leray's signature. He is collecting the signatures of the hierarchy of the American Church, which he is framing and placing in the library of one of our largest Catholic Colleges. He has all the signatures except those of Galveston, Little Rock, San Antonio and the Vicariate Apostolic of Brownsville, Texas. He received Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph) Perché's for which he returns his thanks. If Leray has any letters or papers with the signatures of any of those mentioned which are of no further use, he asks him to send them.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1881 Dec. 24
Beccard, Father Amédée:
Bay St. Louis, (Mississippi)
to Bishop (Francis) Xavier Leray:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Beccard supposes Leray knows of the two long letters he wrote to Father (Hyacinthe Marie) Lecozic to be communicated to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché) and Father Gustave (A.) Rouxel and, in turn, to Leray. Now he is going to heed the old saying, "It is better to address God than the saints." Today, it is to Leray that he writes these lines and briefly traces his tribulations with the pastor of Biloxi, Father (Peter) Chevalier. He left that illustrious priest last Monday, not being able to endure his arrogance and threats any longer. Arriving at Bay St. Louis to stay with Father (Henry) Leduc, he was like a man who has escaped from prison. He left Chevalier to save the remainder of his health, ruined by the indignities of that wretch. Last Sunday Father (Abram S.) Ryan, the poet-priest, who comes to see the pastor every day, sent Beccard to the railroad station for some cigars. There is a bar there and Chevalier accused him of drinking. When he protested, Chevalier punched him in the stomach and knocked him to the ground. Beccard had a dollar and a half given to him by Father Francois Raymond, and on Monday morning he told Chevalier he was leaving for Bay St. Louis. He was treated like a beggar boy by Chevalier and his servant during the 31 months and 20 days he was at Biloxi. He protests against any extra payments being made to Chevalier whose judgment has been clouded by cupidity. He would rather be confined in the attic at the archbishop's house than return to Biloxi. In two months or more he will be well, provided that there is no more talk of Biloxi. He asks Leray to say a Mass for him.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 7pp. - 4to. - {8}
1881 Dec. 24
Chauvin, Father J.E.:
Mansura, (Louisiana)
to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Soon he has to make the last payment on the land he sold to the diocese. If the diocese can help him, he would not be sorry. He completed his church, but it was expensive, personally. He is raising a subscription to buy a bell and hopes Leray will bless it. He regrets Father (Paul E.) Simon's decision but sees no remedy except for him to go to Moreauville. If they will not rent his pews, he cannot live at Marksville. P.S. Simon is completely disoriented, his health is profoundly altered, and he needs consolation.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 12mo. - {4}
1881 Dec. 24
Jacquet, Father C(laude):
New Iberia, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
The director of the school of St. John Baptist, Brother Oliver, (F.S.C.) (of the Christian Brothers) appears to be willing to take charge of the establishment at New Iberia. He promised to lay the matter before his superiors. However, he wants to know what conditions will be imposed. Jacquet hopes that Leray will not place any obstacles to the success of this matter.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 8vo. - {4}
1881 Dec. 24
Jamison, Mary Regina:
Manhattenville, New York
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
Jamison asks Hudson to send her the address of the pastor mentioned in the appeal for Christmas gifts in the latest Ave Maria.
X-2-h - A. Postcard S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}
1881 Dec. 24
J(enkins), Father T(homas) J.:
H(ardins)burg, K(entuck)y
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Jenkins thanks Hudson for the gift. He will have news on the latest article shortly.
X-2-h - A. Postcard S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}
1881 Dec. 24
Murphy, J.P.,:
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to F.J. McWade:
Murphy, general superintendent of the Union of the Union Transfer Company, has investigated the complaint of (James Alphonsus) McMaster and returns the papers in the case to McWade. The messenger marked his card for Green's Express and the baggage was sent to the Local Exp(ress), which is the proper place for Darby baggage. By a mistake of the agent at that office the baggage was given to Halls' Express instead of Green's. Murphy is grateful to McMaster for noticing the error and in future, all baggage for Darby will be sent on Green's Express. (on the reverse side is McWade's answer to J.B.Murphy stating that the baggage and the explanation have been given to McMaster and that everything is satisfactory) (In the James Alphonsus McMaster pappers.)
I-2-d - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
(18)81 D(ec). 24
Simon, Father P(aul) E.:
Marksville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier Leray:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He received (Leray's) letter of the 20th and thanks him for the choice he gave him. However, (Leray) tells him to remain at Marksville until he receives his new order. This is not possible; he can not live on air. Furthermore, he is about to go to the bayou in order to raise some money. Later, it would not be so easy. Although Marksville will be without a priest, this would have a good effect. Father (J.E.) Chauvin could care for the Sisters, and even the parish, if (Leray) tells him to. He asks his permission to go. The priest sent to Marksville will have many troubles.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 12mo. - {3}
(18)81 D(ec). 24
Simon, Father P(aul) E.:
Marksville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray:
N(ew) O(rleans, Louisiana)
Tomorrow is Christmas and he should have between $600 and $700 for the pews. Without the pews, the priest cannot live because the fees are not great. However, the new sale has brought only $75. At the first of the year, he is going to close the church. All this because he has done his duty. He sent Leray the newspapers, showing how they abuse him. It is not need which prevents his parishioners from supporting him. They have the money. A parish such as this does not merit a priest. People seek to wrong the convent as much as possible. Simon's servant found a note on the convent grounds, supposedly written by a little boy of the Sisters' (Daughters of the Cross) school to a little girl of the convent, and designed to throw contempt upon the education given by the Sisters. In this battle for the schools, he has consulted the writings of Bishop (John) Hughes. Although no one has printed at Marksville what they printed against Hughes, they have thought it, and he quotes the rejoinder to Col(onel) W.L. Stone, Editor of "Commercial Advertiser." It is necessary to calm these waters by leaving. Leray did not receive the petition from Moreauville because Simon had it stopped as useless. He gave his reasons in his last letter and if Leray does not consider them sufficient, he renews his request to be allowed to return to France.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {6}
1881 Dec. 25
Bailey, M. E.:
De Witt, Iowa
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Bailey inquires where he should send his subscription to the magazine Art Amatuer.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Dec. 26
( ), Clementine:
(née Laffon de Ladébat)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
All of them send their best wishes for his happiness and tranquillity. Everyday she weeps for the dear departed and the void is accentuated. (Perché) knows how much she loved (her husband). She wonders if (Perché) will return to France in '82. They are all in good health, their little baroness included. She expects her at the end of the week with her husband. She hopes God will send as much joy to Marguerite. Everyone sends their best wishes, especially Réné and herself, for they are his oldest.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1881 Dec. 26
Good, A. L.:
Elizabeth, N(ew) J(ersey)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Good requests an article on the life of Christopher Columbus.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 16mo. - {1}
1881 Dec. 26
Lambing, Father A(ndrew) A.:
Pittsburgh, P(ennsylvani)a
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Lambing questions the correctness of the latest English translation of the "Raccolta" that was referred to by the Ave Maria in answer to a question. Father W. W. Barry's work "On the Sacraments" furnishes material for instructions.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}
1881 Dec. 26
Ryder, Eliot:
Dorchester, Massachusetts
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
"Parnassus" is full of errors. Ryder has marked them in the copy of the advance sheets Hudson sent him which he will return. Boston has better facilities for binding than New York. The newspapers of Boston will give the book good notices if a copy is sent to each editor. How about the Catholic Press? He received Professor Jos(eph Lyons's) Annual, and asks Hudson for another copy for Mr. Lee. Ryder sends New Years greeting to Lyons, Fathers (Thomas) Walsh, (John) Toohey, (John) O'Connell, as well as Barney McGinnis, Professors (Austin) O'Malley, (James) Edwards and Brothers Stanislaus (Michael Kurowski), Louis (John Harkins), Paul (Patrick Conners) and Leander (James McLain).
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 3pp. - filio. - {12}
1881 Dec. 26
Smith, Sara T(rainer):
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
Smith thanks Hudson for the books.
X-2-h - A. Postcard S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}
1881 Dec. 27
Grant, Marion:
Belleville, (Illinois)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Grant requests that a Mass be said for deceased relatives.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Dec. 28
Beccard, Father Amédée:
Bay St. Louis, (Mississippi)
to Bishop (Francis) Xavier Leray:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Arriving at Bay St. Louis was, for him, like entering a terrestrial paradise and leaving a prison. He has been able to confess and frequent the Sacrament, and he has had more food in one week than he had in a month at Biloxi. The indignities of Father (Peter) Chevalier reached a supreme peak last Sunday, when after some angry words between them Chevalier punched him in the stomach and knocked him down. Chevalier had pretended that Beccard had gone into a grocery to drink, but he had actually gone on an errand for Father (Abram S.) Ryan. Chevalier must have been drinking too much from a little demijohn of whiskey which he takes to bed. He was compelled to save his life by hitting Chevalier over the head with a stick, and he left to save the remainder of the health which has been ruined by three years of avarice on the part of the "boss" and his servant. Father (Henry) Leduc is a true colleague and a gentleman: he doesn't place a pistol at the throat of someone who contradicts him. Chevalier should be taught a lesson and, therefore, he repeats what he said in his letter to Father Gustave (A.) Rouxel. He protests against all further payments to Chevalier. Beccard did not earn $3 per month for all his services as sacristan, servant at Mass, work in the yard, repairing fences and cutting wood, and errand boy. He begs Leray to not make any payments for two and a half months, at which time he will have recovered enough to bring the matter before a tribunal. He is now where he should be; he had left before only because of Leduc's trip to France.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 4to. - {5}
1881 Dec. 28
Certes, (Adolphe):
Paris, (France)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The first returns from their funds now permit the Society for the Propagation of the Faith to send to the missions an account of the aims for 1881. The amount fixed for the diocese of Natchitoches is 3,600 francs. Leray can draw on his for this amount in one or several drafts.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}
(18)81 Dec. 28
Simon, Father P(aul) E.:
Marksville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier Leray:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
St. Joseph has been given as patron of their church. When the feast arrives on a day other than Sunday, it is almost impossible to celebrate it. He wonders if it would be possible to celebrate it the following Sunday.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 4to. - {2}
1881 Dec. 28
McRedmond, Mary:
(St. Michael, Louisiana)
to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
On behalf of the pupils at St. Michael's School, she wishes Leray a happy and prosperous New Year.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {1}
1881 Dec. 29
La Guirlande:
( ), Belgium
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
Notre Dame, Indiana
They are surprised at not having received the Ave Maria for some months. They have been sending the Guirlande each month. They have a translator who can put the articles into French.
X-2-h - A. Postcard S. - (French) - - 32mo. - {1}
1881 Dec. 29
McWin, Father P.:
Chateaugiron, (Ile-et-Vilaine, France)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He receives the Propagateur Catholique regularly; it is proof of (Perché)'s diligent attention. Everything in France goes toward the perversion of the spirit. Soon they will have to make converts there as they have done in (Perché)'s non-Catholic land. Julien Jeusset will be dead when he receives this. The same mail will bring him their Ordo for 1882.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}
1881 Dec. 29
Quigley, Edward:
Rochester, New York
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He received Edwards' letter and the prayer of St. Thomas. He asks if Edwards can obtain the medal of St. Thomas, St. Ann, or St. Francis. He sent Edwards the books yesterday.
XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Dec. 29
Seton, Monsignor Robert:
Jersey City, (New Jersey)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
Seton is recovering from his illness. He asks Hudson to let him know when Eliot Ryder's book of American poets is ready for distribution for he has a receipt for two copies.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 16mo. - {2}
1881 Dec. 29
Sherman, Ellen Ewing:
Washington, D(istrict of) C(olumbia)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Mrs. Sherman has written for Mrs. Smalley's address and once she obtains it she will get an account of Ethan Allen's daughter. Mr. Arnold came with Brother, who was soliciting funds for the rebuilding of the college.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {4}
1881 Dec. 30
Lambing, (Father) A. A.:
Pittsburgh, P(ennsylvani)a
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Father Lambing will send today his promised article on the "Marriage Ceremony and the Nuptial Mass." He discusses the article at length. All extra, extraneous matter has been omitted. He extends a Happy New Year to Hudson.
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1881 Dec. 30
Marchand, O.M.I., Brother Felix:
Ottawa, (Canada)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier Leray:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Marchand's novitiate was completed in Holland last October, and he arrived at Ottawa on December 9. Before leaving France, he had two weeks leave which permitted him to visit the entire family. They arrived at New York on December 7, having left Le Havre on November 19. The Oblates of Mary Immaculate (Priests) have at Ottawa a university and are in charge of a parish. He went to visit Parliament which is a little jewel. It has a library with a hundred thousand volumes. The Catholic cathedral is near Parliament. It is gothic in style, with two elegant spires, and the interior is beautiful but simple. He has been told that (Leray) sometimes takes a trip to the North. He would be very happy if he were to come to Montreal, near Ottawa, so that he might visit with him.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1881 Dec. 30
Percher, Anna:
Angers, (France)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She sends him her wishes for a peaceful and happy new year and asks him to send her a small picture. His cousin, Miss Huet, visited them during the vacation.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1881 Dec. 30
Simeoni, Cardinal John:
Rome, (Italy)
to Father (Gustave A.) Rouxel:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Copy. Although payment to (Paul Emile) Théard was granted by the Holy Father without the intercession of the S(acred) Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith, Simeoni has communicated Rouxel's letter to the Cardinal Secretary of Briefs who has reduced the tax of which Rouxel spoke in his last letter to 800 francs.
VI-3-c - L.S. Copy - (Latin) - 1p. - 4to. - {2}
1881 Dec. 30
Tiffany and Co.
New York, New York
to James F. Edwards:
South Bend, Indiana
They have sent the articles enumerated below.
XI-1-b - Printed - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Dec. 31
Chandy, Father P.:
Galveston, (Texas)
to Archbishop N(apoleon) J(oseph) Perché:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
On the 24th just as Chandy was going to the chapel to hear confessions, he received Perché's letter of the 23rd advising him to accept the post at the orphanage. Perché's decision makes him suppose that Father (Theodore) Buffard has made charges against him. Since Buffard has refused to give him any reasons for the charge, he asks Perché for this information so that, if his conduct has left anything to be desired, he can profit from it.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1881 Dec. 31
Dorsey, A(nna) H(anson):
Washington, (District of Columbia)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Ill health has prevented Dorsey from answering Hudson's letter sooner. It was refreshing to hear of Mr. Collier's reputation for fair dealing, but she cannot see how a uniform edition of her stories can be brought out since she no longer controls the copyrights to her works, except for "Nora Brady's Vow" and "Tangled Paths". "The Sister of Charity", "May Brooke" and "Woodreve Manor" are out of print; the first two were brought out by Dunigan and Kircher, the latter by Hart. Dorsey would like to get "Beth's Promise" and "Adrift" in to book form. The poet-editor (John) Boyle O'Reilly who visited her recently took interest in the subject. She asks Hudson to write to O'Reilly and between the two of them formulate plans that would bring favorable results. Should she thank (Patrick V.) Hickey for his review? Archbishop (James) Gibbons visited her and brought the Holy Father, Leo XIII's blessing. She inquires when Hudson intends to publish her story "Raphael".
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 8pp. - 16mo. - {5}
1881 Dec. 31
Good Shepherd, Religious of Our Lady of Charity of:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
The Sisters wish Bishop Leray a happy and healthful New Year.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {1}
(1881 Dec. 31)
(Connelly, John:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
to (Bishop Francis Xavier Leray:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Statement of the cash disbursements and cash receipts of the diocese of New Orleans for 1881.
VI-3-c - A.D. - 6pp. - folio - {2}
1881 Dec. 31
Naulleau, Father Th. Ch.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He should have offered Leray his respects much sooner since he has been in New Orleans for several days. Several months ago he wrote to him at Na(t)chitoches; however, Father (Joseph Zoegle) Zoegler, former pastor at Buffalo, had mistakenly informed him that Leray's name was Sorin. He recommends to his protection the newly-born work of colonization (Irish Catholic Colonization Association?) which is destined to make an immense change in Louisiana and produce marvels of all kinds.
VI-3-c - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 4to. - {3}
1881 Dec. 31
Neraz, Joannes C., Bishop of San Antonio, Texas:
San Antonio, Texas
to James Alphonsus McMaster:
New York, (New York)
Neraz sends $6. for the Freeman's Journal for himself and Father L. Genolin. Neraz regrets that he did not answer McMaster's telegram of the previous February but he was so surprised by it that he was sick. His priests all wrote to him advising him to accept the heavy burden and when he felt himself again he considered it too late to write. He felt rather vexed to see the whole thing published in the papers and to receive the letters from his priests urging him to accept (his appointment as Bishop) when he had no chance to refuse until he had received official notice from Rome. For his penance McMaster must pray for Neraz' success. P.S. This letter is intended to be entirely private and personal.
I-2-d - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1881 Dec. 31
Van Dyke, Fannie E.:
Detroit, (Michigan)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
Notre Dame, Indiana
Van Dyke asks Hudson to continue sending the Ave Maria. She has not seen Father Ernest Van Dyke. Mamie and Charlie thank Hudson for the gift.
X-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 16mo. - {4}