1882 Nov.
Mamco:
Baltimore, (Maryland)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
Notre Dame, Indiana
Hudson should inform through the Ave Maria if an English edition of the life of St. Michael de Ganti has ever been published.
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1882 Nov. 1
(Cusack), Francis Clare, Sister M(ary):
Knock, Ballyhaunis, (Ireland)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Would Hudson like a note from Knock now and then for the Ave Maria? Knock is not yet authorized by the Church as a place of devotion but they hope on the return of their archbishop from Rome some approbation may be given. Their convent is now quite established with special devotions to the holy souls and daily Mass and frequent Benediction in the Chapel which is only a literal log house. The cures are too numerous for record but she mentions one that is well authenticated, that of Bishop Murphy of Hobart, Tasmania, who gave public thanks for his cure of blindness to Our Lady of Knock. One of the most striking cures was that of Miss ( ) O'Neil of Boston, Mass(achusetts). Their archbishop has approved the title of their convent as the Convent of the "Ave Maria" and had it inscribed on their first chalice.
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1882 Nov. 1
McKenna, James:
Brooklyn, (New York)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He sends a copy of the "Democrat" containing an account of the life and death of Father (Paul) Gillen, his friend. P. S. He met Bro(ther) Jarlath (Jeremiah O'Brien). He is doing nicely.
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1882 Nov. 2
Bouvier, Dr. Ed.:
Pensacola, Florida
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché?:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
On (Perché)'s recommendation, Bouvier arranged to have Mr. de Sulpici (Father B.? de Suplicy?) leave with a captain leaving for Havana. The boat left this morning. De Sulpici promised that his (word indecipherable) at Pensacola would serve as a lesson to him. As for payment, Bouvier is happy to be of service to (Perché).
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1882 Nov. 2
Dahlgren, Madeleine Vinton:
Washington, (D.C.)
to (Father) D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She has requested Osgood and Co(mpany) to send Hudson a copy of the "Memoirs of Admiral Dahlgren." She is now engaged in writing "Our Lady of Liesse" for the Ave Maria.
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1882 Nov. 2
D(onnelly), E(leanor) C.:
Phila(delphia, Pennsylvania)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She encloses a poem for the Ave Maria as a poetical alms to the suffering souls.
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1882 Nov. 2
D(orsey), A(nna) H(anson):
(Washington, D.C.)
to (Father) D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Hudson's pleasant lines reached her yesterday. She feels her life is a failure because her sufferings have embittered her instead of making her resigned and submissive. It would do her good to see Hudson. (James Gillespie) Blaine has failed her so far. He means well but being Irish he is impulsive and generous; the Irish are given to great gush and Mr. Blaine is simply full of Mr. Blaine. She got a letter from Gen. (Ulysses S.) Grant telling her he had written to the President ( ) about Angie's case and advised her to see him. She did so and found him a grave, earnest kindly man with an honest face full of resolve and intelligence. He assured her that when he returned from New York he "would see what could be done." Hudson is right about seeing Mrs. D(ahlgren). She has not heard a word from her all summer. She herself has been ill for three weeks. Angie is happy and contented but can't stand an instant. She encloses for the Ave Maria some poetry by a Protestant Georgia poet and also another Darby discourse. She relates a ridiculous experience of Judge ( ) Key at a country ball in the Far West.
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1882 Nov. 2
O'Donnell, Bessie:
Mayport, Florida
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She asks about the terms of subscribing to the Ave. She is a public school teacher. Mayport is a small town and the pastor visits them only once a month. She offers her services as a contributor. There have been many good writers in her family. Charles J. Kickham was a relative of her father.
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1882 Nov. 2
Carroll, W(illia)m C.:
Chicago, (Illinois)
to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Carroll asks Leray to have a Mass offered for his deceased wife Martha Carroll on November 6, the 15th anniversary of her death from yellow fever in New Orleans in 1867. She was a convert; Father Ferec administered the last rites to her.
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1882 Nov. 3
Fahey, Ja(me)s:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Fahey called on Leray on business last evening in relation to a financial matter. Leray is to inform the bearer of this letter at what hour this evening he may call.
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1882 Nov. 3
Hickey, P(atrick) V.:
New York, N(ew) Y(ork)
to F(ather) D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Such kind exaggerations as Hudson's come in with profit and encouragement. If he had the necessary capital, with God's help, he could accomplish much. Hudson should remember him in his prayers, especially next Tuesday, which will be fateful to him as well as the politicians.
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1882 Nov. 4
Eusebius, B( ):
Boston, (Massachusetts)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
A small item is enclosed for Hudson's Journal (Ave Maria).
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1882 Nov. 5
Dennehy, W(illia)m Francis:
Dublin, (Ireland)
to (Father) D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
He sends a series of papers which he trusts will be suitable for the Ave Maria.
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(18)82 Nov. 5
St. Cyr, Viscountess H. de:
Montauban, (France)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Since the death of her husband, Viscount H(yacinthe) de St. Cyr, former consul at Galveston, she has been busy certifying the death of one of his brothers, Alphonse de St. Cyr. Bishop Neraz of San Antonio has assisted her. Unfortunately the chancery here is not willing to accept this document not signed by a consul. Lacking this formality the last of her brothers-in-law, the Marquis de St. Cyr who lives in San Francisco has been deprived for 9 years of touching the share of his brother Alphonse. She asks (Perché) to sign this paper written in five copies by the consul of New Orleans. She knew Bishop Odin and Father Ansteatt(!) on her trips to Texas. She recommends her numerous family in North America to (Perché)'s prayers. Her brother-in-law is in a very modest position. She oftern has news of Bishop Dubuis.
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1882 Nov. 5
Saunders, C ( ) A.:
Iowa City, (Iowa)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Having always understood that the Catholic Church forbids marriage of first cousins he was surprised to read in Lady Georgiana Fullerton's "Eliane" that Catholic cousins were married. Previously a "Tale" appeared in the Ave Maria in which three godparents married their godchildren. No explanation of either of these articles was published. These articles have occasioned bitter criticism from non-Catholics.
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(18)82 Nov. 6
Louise of St. John the Ev(angelist) D.C., Sister:
(Baltimore, Maryland)
to Ja(me)s A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Sister Louise, Prioress of the Convent of Mount Carmel, encloses these lines in the letter of Sister Teresa (of Jesus) to inform McMaster that she has received the packages of letters. Mrs. Carrington has donated the handsome sum of $2000. to the convent. She has found a letter from a priest at Centreville Station and believes she will answer him if McMaster will send her the correct address. McMaster's daughter is doing well and will make a good religious.
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1882 Nov. 6
Mary Magdalen, (O.P.), Sister:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Sister thanks Leray for his permission. Their little entertainment will not be an occasion of sin to anyone.
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1882 Nov. 7
Grant, Marion:
Belleville, (Illinois)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
They are busy preparing for a bazaar. It is in aid of their convent.
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1882 Nov. 7
Hudson C.S.C. Father Daniel:
Notre Dame, Indiana
to (Henry F.) Brownson:
(Detroit, Michigan)
Hudson thanks Brownson for a book recently received and reminds him of copies, which were to be sent to the Lemonnier Library. He informs Brownson of the New Orleans address of Father (Peter Paul) Cooney, reminding him to send a bill. He asks Brownson to read the proofs of an article written by himself to promote the sale of Brownson's father's writings. He approves a sketch written by John Mac Carthy but feels, that it does not sufficiently direct attention to the work of Brownson the younger. Hudson hopes to be in Detroit on the following Saturday and Sunday, but is not certain. He asks whether Mr. Nourse can let him have a few copies of the portrait on large paper. Hudson will notice the work in the Ave Maria and asks forgiveness for his haste and crawl.
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1882 Nov. 7
Immaculate Conception, (M.S.C.), Sister Mary:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father (Louis Andrew) Chassé went to St. Mary's Asylum this morning accompanied by Father LeCozic who told Sister M(ary) of the Desert that the Archbishop would oblige her to receive Chassé and that there was an understanding with the administrators. Chassé's return to the Asylum is very unfortunate as they can no longer hide his weaknesses as they have up to now. It is time that he is seen at the altar, unable to stand on his feet as they have seen him here at the Academy. The administrators of the Asylum told Sister Immaculate Conception that they will have a meeting; Sister counts on measures being taken to deliver the Asylum from Chassé.
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1882 Nov. 7
Palmé, Victor:
Paris, (France)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph) Perché:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
A bill for 35 (francs?) for a subscription to the Revue du Monde Catholique from January 1, 1882 to December 31, 1882.
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1882 Nov. 8
Dicharry, Father P(ierre) F(elix):
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier Leray:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Dicharry will be going to bed late tonight in order to prepare the report he plans to send on the 10th or 11th. Someone came to buy the land in the cemetery. Dicharry told him that he had no authority to sell. They would like to buy more cheaply than the tariff set by Bishop Martin and the trustees. Leray is to give Dicharry orders or advice. (P.S.) There has been no election of trustees since Leray's appointment as bishop of Natchitoches.
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1882 Nov. 8
Gordon, Adella:
Cairo, Illinois
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Hudson's letter came but she is in great haste and cannot give a deserving answer at present. She asks Hudson to say a Mass for her mother on Nov. 13, the anniversary of her death. Her father leaves for Ohio today. Josie is well and wishes to be remembered to Hudson.
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1882 Nov. 8
Poirier, M.:
Nantes, (France)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier Leray:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Poirier wrote on September 29; he has received no answer. The letter asked (Leray) to repay the 10,000 f(rancs) Poirier loaned to the diocese, the interest of which was to support his family. In reply to Archbishop Perché's appeal 5 years ago, he wished to come to his aid but his resources have been weakened by the loss of an important work. Poirier hopes to hear from (Leray) some word which will reassure his wife and children. According to Perché "the diocese guaranteed the debt and has a value far superior to it so there is no risk." Because of this Poirier gave (E.) d'Aquin 10,000 f(rancs).
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1882 Nov. 8
Robinson, Nugent:
New York, (New York)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He sends by express his novelette, "Father Tom."
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1882 Nov. 9
D'Aquin, E.:
Paris, (France)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray:
New Orleans, Louisiana
D'Aquin's letter of July 26 remains unanswered. The demands for information on the chances of repayment are multiplying. The rumor has spread that some of the creditors have been repaid and that 150,000 of the debt has been redeemed. They also say that Leray will offer to use(?) 3 percent of the interests which would permit him to honor the obligations of the corporation. As for the capital of the debt they say that Leray guarantees its security more than ever. These pieces of news are extracts from letters written by Leray or which he had written in his name. As banker and representative of many bondholders, d'Aquin asks for exact terms. He would be very glad to aid in the liquidation of the diocese if done under fair conditions. Leray is to let him know either directly or through Mr. Theard, his agent, what he believes he can do for these poor subscribers to the loan.
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1882 Nov. 9
Rouquette, Father A.(drien):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Rouquette wishes he had a rarer and more priceless book to send McMaster from his library as a token of gratitude for his kindness. He sends an old worm eaten volume in which Elias, the prophet, is fully and triumphantly vindicated as the founder of the Carmelite (Order).
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1882 Nov. 9
Seton, Geo(rge):
Edinburgh, (Scotland)
to (Monsignor Robert Seton:
Jersey City, New Jersey)
Absence from Edinburgh and other causes prevented him from replying sooner in detail to (Robert)'s letter of August 25. His mother died the same year as (Robert)'s father (William Seton 3) at the age of 81. They fancy they can detect in the photograph (Robert) sent, a likeness to his "filius unicus" now a merchant in London! His wife and family are still all spared to him. Mrs. Seton has not been very robust for many years and is to have an operation for cataract next spring. His eldest daughter, Lizzie Lindsay (Seton) is happily married to William Livingston Watson. Her health has been in a very precarious state for two or three years and doctors give little hope of recovery. Geo(rge)'s other two daughters are still under the parental roof. (George next) replies to the various points mentioned in (Robert)'s letter. (Each is treated at length): his "Memoir of Chancellor Seton" - Alexander Seton; the Setons of Milan; Setons in England; Setons of Parbroath. Any further notes on the Setons would be very acceptable and also a list of the works published by (Robert)'s brother and other members of his family. It is strange that Burke has not embraced the Setons in his "Vicissitudes." Geo(rge) sends "Old Scottish Families" published in 1874 by Dr. William Chambers. Dr. Laing is missed in literary circles. William Fraser is still flourishing but has never produced the "Memorials of the Setons." Geo(rge) has been urged to undertake an exhaustive history of their house but he would have to be assured of financial aid to the extent of 1500 to 2000 pounds. He encloses a list of his publications and a few extracts of reviews of the Chancellor (no enclosures).
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1882 Nov. 10
(Carmelites):
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a.
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
She thanks Hudson for his favor of Nov. 6. They are sending him a pyx-case from St. Teresa and a scapular containing a relic of St. Teresa. If he exchanges with Donahoe's Magazine he should notice the articles by their Father ( ) Ryan on St. Teresa.
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1882 Nov. 10
Churchill, Hattie:
Dorchester, Mass(achusetts)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She thanks Hudson for the remittance received. She considers it a compliment when Hudson copies her articles from the "Young Catholic." Her latest is "Salvator Rosa." She has been doing a series for Mrs. ( ) Hecker.
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1882 Nov. 10
Jenkins, (Father) T(homas) J.:
Chatsworth, Ill(inois)
to F(athe)r (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
F(athe)r (Edward) Sorin asked him to get from Hon. B(enedict) J. Webb, author of letters of "K(entuck)y Cath(olic)" and one time editor of "Cath(olic) Advocate," his mss. on F(athe)r (Stephen T.) Badin which is ready for publication in the Ave Maria. Webb has been so fine and good a public man that he is left in financial straits in his old age. He himself is not faring well in health these days. P. S. He just received an answer from Webb, who states he has written for his Ms. and when it arrives it will be at the disposition of Sorin and Hudson for a modest compensation.
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1882 Nov. 11
Couren, Father Ald.:
Marseilles, (France)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier Leray:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Several years ago, when Archbishop Perché came to ask the help of the Catholics of Marseilles by a loan to New Orleans, many persons with small savings believed they could invest in no safer way. Couren was among that number, and at his suggestion several did the same. About the year ago E. d'Aquin, Perché's agent, told them that the payments were suspended and that it might come to a liquidation. Several months later d'Aquin asked for 6 francs for each certificate to defray expenses. However, he assured them that the rights of the loaners in France would be safeguarded. D'Aquin told Couren that (Leray) seemed ill disposed to the interests of the creditors. Since the payments have been suspended, Couren has had to advance the interest to one of the creditors and to do all he can to keep her ignorant of what is going on. They say the Pope will not let a bankruptcy occur. If the press gets hold of it, what a scandal!
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1882 Nov. 11
Dicharry, Father P(ierre) F(elix):
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier Leray:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Dicharry sends the report and letter of Father (C.) Mahé which came after Dicharry had sealed his report.
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(18)82 Nov. 6
Mahé, Father C.:
Lake Providence, (Louisiana)
to Father (Pierre Felix) Dicharry:
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
Dicharry's letter was received 2 days ago on Mahé's arrival from mission. A young priest like Mahé, on the frontier, must have encouragement. Mahé left Monroe only for the glory of God. Father Enaut was like a father to him. Useless to invite Dicharry or any confreres to visit; he is a few miles outside of the world. Dicharry is to notice two dispensations granted by Bishop Leray Oct(ober) 26, (18)82: 1. for relationship; 2. on the marriage of Edward Hanley and Annie Martian.
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(1882 Nov. 6)
Mahé, Father C.:
Lake Providence, L(ouisian)a
Report of St. Patrick's Church: baptisms, marriages, Easter Communions, attendance at Catechism, number of Catholics, expenses, (etc.). Stations: Milliken's Bend and Delta.
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(1882) Nov. 11
Louise of S(ain)t John Evangelist, D.C., Mother:
Baltimore, (Maryland)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
McMaster's two letters and his telegram reached them, and they appreciate his generosity, although it was not necessary for Sister (Teresa McMaster) to give more than her dower, her wishes coincide with McMaster's, and she wishes to give everything to God. McMaster's great act of liberality leaves them sincerely grateful, but he desires to participate in his daughter's vow of poverty, and God will reward him. S(iste)r Teresa is in retreat. His letter gave her much pleasure, and she relies upon the prayers and Masses he promised to have said for her. She hopes McMaster and Gertrude can be present when she makes her vows, between six and seven o'clock, a.m., (November) 21. She wishes Phonie could arrive in time to be with them. The Mass for the Veiling is at eight o'clock, a.m., (November) 22. If they will come on (November) 20, she can give them a detailed account of all. She thanks him again for his charity.
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1882 Nov. 11
Ménard, Father L(eonard):
Pineville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray:
N(ew) O(rleans, Louisiana)
About 2 weeks ago Ménard told Leray of his desire to join a religious order. Leray is acquainted with his reasons. Last March Ménard submitted to Leray's decision; since then he has not ceased to yearn for the state of life he begs permission to embrace.
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1882 Nov. 11
(Oliver, S.M.), Sister Mary Aloysius:
Alexandria, L(ouisian)a
to Bishop (Francis Xavier Leray?:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Sister asks permission to take a lay Sister. Their schools in Alexandria and Pineville occupy them entirely and they need a cook. A girl from Plaisance has applied for admission. Father Menard highly recommends her.
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1882 Nov. 11
Pourtau, Father:
Bedous, France
to Bishop (Francis Xavier Leray:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Pourtau is a creditor of the Roman Catholic Society of New Orleans for the sum of 2000 francs. In 1878 he received from (E.) d'Aquin of Paris the prospectus of the Society and was invited to subscribe to the Perché loan. Pourtau sent 2000 fr(ancs). It was because of his interest in the Catholics of Louisiana that he made the loan. Pourtau is 59, about to retire; the 2000 francs are his only resource. He asks (Leray) to return his money, or continue the interest, unpaid for a year, to fulfill the promises made March 1, 1878.
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1882 Nov. 12
(Brownson) Orestes, (A. Jr.):
Rockdale, Dubuque, Iowa
to (Henry) F. Brownson:
(Detroit, Michigan)
Orestes has received Henry's letter of the 20th. and volume 1 of Orestes A. Brownson's Works. In his isolation he has as yet met no one who has seen the work, but he assures Henry that he and his family find it excellent. He admires the introduction, calling it one of the grandest articles ever written by a Brownson. The language he says, is incomparable and quotes Sarah Brownson as asking why Henry does not write more. The more he reads of his father's writings the more he admires him and regrets that he knew so little of him in later years blaming only himself, however, for doing only as he pleased. He finds much that he does not understand but that is not the fault of his father whose writing he calls clear and choice and exact. He fears that Henry may make too many omissions in the work and urges him not to give up the project and that eventually it will pay largely. The first volume may not please Catholics as much as the later ones but finds true progress of his father's reasoning and convictions most valuable. Theology can be found elsewhere but not his father philosophy. He finds, in spite of hours of metaphysical speculation, many unsolved problems, and recalls his father's saying: "Well, grant what you say, what then? Are you any better off? "Only faith and practice of religion will give the finive mind a glimpse on the infinite. Bronson Alcott attempted to convince him of his permanent existence and failing, pronounced Orestes a great philosopher, though he felt himself a great fool, and Alcott a greater one, since he was without faith. Orestes hopes to hear that the publication is becoming a financial success and regrets that since seven at home must live on $1.50 a day he can do nothing financially hopes to be able to in the future. He hopes that his brother and family are well and thanks him again for the book.
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1882 Nov. 12
Donnelly, Eleanor C.:
Phila(delphia), (Pennsylvania)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Hudson's favor arrived at a time of trouble. On Nov. 8 her brother-in-law, Samuel Kilpatrick of Phila(delphia), died unexpectedly, a death-bed convert. He had always been very dear to them. Will Hudson ask the prayers of the readers of the Ave Maria for his repose? His conversion has made quite a stir and she trusts will do some good among his Protestant friends. She thanks Hudson for his kind remembrances of her. P.S. She will try to prepare something for the Christmas No. after these obsequies are over.
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1882 Nov. 13
Boisard, Father R.:
Paramé, (France)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Boisard has 34 certificates of 500 francs each, for the loan to New Orleans contracted by Archbishop Leperché. Six are Boisard's own, 28 belong to one of his parishioners, whom Boisard enlisted to subscribe to this loan, under the patronage of Pope Pius IX and offering all kinds of guarantees. Leray will be as grieved as Boisard by the non-payment of interest for 3 half years. Boisard knows that Leray has already bought back a great quantity of certificates at a reduction. Boisard would like to offer his but it is impossible. All he can do is to renounce the interest of his 3000 fr(ancs) for the 3 periods due December 31, that is, 225 francs. His parishioner cannot be this generous; she is very much inconvenienced.
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1882 Nov. 13
Gordon, Adella:
Cairo, Illinois
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
At length she is to have a little chat with Hudson. Doubtless the retreat was very fatiguing, but she is pleased to know the effects were so beneficial. She is disappointed that Hudson cannot accept an invitation to go to Lourdes. She is confident John English will recover and the trip would give Hudson a lease of at least fifty years on his life. She would like to see him the size of Father ( ) Walsh. She hopes he was able to say Mass this morning for the anniversary of her mother's death. Her father has gone to Ohio and she expects him to return in a week. He is going to scold Mrs. ( ) Johnson for not sending Will to Notre Dame again this year.
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1882 Nov. 13
Seymour, M(ary) A(lice):
Trenton, N(ew) J(ersey)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Hudson's kindness in sending her several articles in the Ave Maria should have been acknowledged long ago. Grandma has come back to live but her mind is so impaired that she was moved to her married sister's for better care. She herself is "floating about" among her friends, hoping to find a job as a teacher. Her relatives, being Protestants, blame her misfortunes on her becoming a Catholic. Today F(athe)r ( ) Jordan and other "Fathers" of hers begin a Novena to St. Joseph that a good Catholic home will be found for her. She asks for Hudson's prayers also. She encloses an article for the Youth's Department. The printed extracts are from a newspaper letter she wrote for a London Society Journal.
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1882 Nov. 13
Van Gennip, Father John J.:
Ecorse, (Michigan)
to H(enry) F. Brownson:
Van Gennip has received Brownson's letter and last January a letter in behalf of Mrs. (Jeremiah O'Connor to have the interest put at a lower figure. He informed her that he would remit the interest until he should inform her to pay it again. He intended to let Brownson know immediately, but forgot until the interested parties came to see him about the matter.
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1882 Nov. 14
Brownson, Orestes (A. Jr.):
Rockdale, Dubuque Co, Iowa
to (Henry F.) Brownson:
(Detroit, Michigan)
Orestes encloses a letter from John J. Fitzgibbon of Chicago, whom he calls a wealthy and and educated citizen, whose acquaintance he made some time ago. He asks Henry to answer the enclosed letter, since he can better give Fitzgibbon the facts which he wants about their father, and asks that he send him a volume at once. Orestes assures Henry that Fitzagibbon is as good a friend as he professes to be, intellectually and financially the poor of the best lay Catholics. (The letter is written on the back of the following.
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1882 Nov. 10
John J. Fitzgibbon:
Chicago (Illinois)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
Dubuque, Iowa
Mr. Fitzgibbon rejoices in the publishing of the works of Orestes (A.) Brownson whom he terms the great American philosopher, and hopes that the labors of Henry Brownson, in translating and making available the works will be fully appreciated since he is already grateful to him for his translation of "Balmes Fundamental Philosophy". He believes that people of culture will liberally subscribe for the work and that the fame of the philosopher will spread as the taste for solid learning increases among the educated classes. Fitzgibbon offers to subscribe and to attempt to place the work in the Chicago Public Library. He promises to try to get the book received by the press and to say something himself in the Chicago Citizen, and asks for information on the life and writings of Orestes Brownson to use in the Citizen of the following week. Fitzgibbon hopes to see Brownson soon and to hear from him as soon as possible.
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1882 Nov. 14
Brownson, H(enry) F.:
Detroit, Mich(igan)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
They expected Hudson last Saturday and were quite disappointed. The proof of McCarthy's article is substantially correct. If copies of Brownson's work are not received by the Library more will be sent. (One page proof of "Synthetic Philosophy" is enclosed.)
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1882 Nov. 14
Dallas, A(lexander) I.:
Fort Duncan, Texas
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He leaves tomorrow under orders for Fort Lyon, Colorado. Hudson's letter was received this morning and he will answer it at his new post. They have no resident priest, but a Jesuit missionary from Pueblo, (Colorado), will visit them.
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1882 Nov. 14
Dunne & Co., J. P.
New York, (New York)
to (Father) D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He is grateful for Hudson's kind letter and enclosure. They plead guilty in relation to "The Little Musician." No author's name was given, so they thought it was an original. The "Visit" was copied from some exchange which gave credit to the "Paterson Weekly Times." If they have done the Ave Maria an injustice it was unintentional.
P.S. They have read the Ave Maria since its first issue and say "God Bless it."
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1882 Nov. 14
Lecomte, Father C.:
Lamotte Beuvron, (France)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier Leray:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
A poor old woman of Lecomte's parish had amassed some savings by dint of hard work. She had always drawn back from investing it because of security. Then came the loan to New Orleans, a good investment with the signature of an Archbishop. This woman has had no interest for a year; Lecomte has spent 42 f(rancs) for her to pay the lawyer to prove that she gave 2,000 fr(ancs) to the corporation. (Leray) proposes a liquidation; what does this mean? Surely (Leray) would not want Lecomte's parishioner to remain any longer without the income due her.
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1882 Nov. 14
(L'Estrade, O.P.), Sister Henri Dominique:
Cette, (France)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
How grieved she is to hear of (Perché)'s illness. Her aunt who saw (Perché) told her that he was better. But his illness prevented him from coming to France. She asks God to bring him back to a little corner of France where he looked at the Mediterranian from the window of her cell in November 1876. Their Bishop Cabrières and his secretaries, always ask news of (Perché). Their Prioress, Sisters, and pupils are happy to recall his visit. The Virarez and St. Quentin families always ask for news especially when she announced the news of (Perché)'s trip to France in the spring. Mr. Carallier of Montpelier will never forget (Perché). Sister's mother and Blanchette (L'Estrade) will be happy to receive news of him. They are surrounded with affection at Roanne; Blanchette is the pet of all the families in which she gives English lessons. At last the ocean is not between Sister and her mother. The Dominican Fathers are still dispersed; they often stop at Cette on going to Belmont, in Spain. It is not like free America. After all the trials following the death of her father, God has consoled Sister beyong all hope. She would be very happy to receive news of Count Boursetty.
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1882 Nov. 14
Maes, Father Camillus P.:
Detroit, Michigan
to Henry F. Brownson:
Detroit, Michigan
Father Maes congratulates Brownson on the beginning of his publication of his father's works and calls the project particularly welcome in these days of materialism to further the cause of religion. He will read the volumes with great interest. He likes Henry's introductory remarks, and the plan laid down for the book shows Maes that his former impression that (Orestes A) Brownson did not fully elucidate his views on important questions is incorrect.. He wishes Henry God speed in an undertaking which he hopes the learned public of America will appreciate in a substantial manner.
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1882 Nov. 14
Richard, Father Cha(rle)s August:
Los Angeles, (California)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Richard wishes to work in (Perché)'s vast diocese. He is here for his health impaired by a summer in Tucson. He is the guest of Bishop Mora. Richard has papers and recommendations. He is a French Canadian, 40 years old. Since his ordination he has worked in different missions of the west. He speaks English, French, and a little Spanish. Mora already has more priests than he needs.
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1882 Nov. 15
J(enkins), (Father) T(homas) J.:
Chatsworth, Ill(inois)
to F(athe)r D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
The thought strikes him to resume "Christian Counsels for Educators." Is there a later issue than Dec. 10, 1881, with the "Counsels"? He can't determine where he left off. He is grateful for Hudson's generous offer to Mr. B(enedict) J. W(ebb).
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1882 Nov. 15
MacCarthy, John:
New York, N(ew) Y(ork)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Between business and illness he has been unable to write. He is grateful for Hudson's letter, prayers and the Ave Marias. He is pleased Hudson liked the sketch of poor Girard. He is a great loss as a journalist and a friend. He hopes Hudson liked the Brownson sketch. There was a notable gathering at Father (James J.) Moriarty's last night. Several bishops, clergy, friends, and Catholic editors, including Mr. (James A.) McMaster, were there. Brother Jarlath (O'Brien) called him, for which he thanks Hudson.
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1882 Nov. 16
Dahlgren, Madeleine Vinton:
Washington, (D.C.)
to (Father) D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She encloses a poem, a translation of Heinie, written by Mrs. ( ) Long. If Hudson does not publish it he should return the manuscript. Mrs. Long has published many beautiful things and she is anxious for her conversion and to have her work run in Catholic channels. Her son, Lieut. Long Edes, was a Catholic convert. The writer will be indebted for the promised notice of the "Memoir" of Admiral Dahlgren. The nuns of Mt. Carmel have asked her to write something on St. Teresa. Perhaps Hudson would care for it.
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1882 Nov. 16
Edes, E(lla) B.:
Rome, (Italy)
to F(athe)r (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Hudson must think the photographs took the same road as the "chains," which as yet she has not found a way of forwarding. The enclosed photos do not please her as they were taken from 2 negatives. The engraving was given her by Father ( ) Bechy, General of the Society ( ). Many of the churches there distribute pictures of their own saints when there is a general Communion. She describes the immense devotion to St. Aloysius among the young of both sexes. St. Anthony of Padua is another favorite. The girls go to him to find them a husband. She relates a legend told her by a Franciscan, who read it in an ancient life of the Saint, concerning a young lady's petition to St. Anthony and how it was answered. Hudson may copy the many reports in the American and other papers relative to the retraction of F(athe)r ( ) Passaglia.
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1882 Nov. 16
Howe, F(rances R.):
(Chesterton, Indiana)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana.
She thanks Hudson for the little book, which is the edition she wished. Mother Cecilia acknowledges the Ave Maria. Madame ( ) Healy received the "Record."
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1882 Nov. 16
Seymour, M(ary) A(lice):
Germantown, (Pennsylvania)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She sends a true Christmas story of her life in Austria. She is still quite ill. She has prepared lectures on "Journeys on the Continent" on Music, and on European cities; she is now preparing lectures on the Art Schools of Europe. This pays better than teaching but it is too bad she devotes all her energies to Protestant schools while Catholic convents are employing Protestant teachers for music and elocution who do not have her knowledge. She is glad she is a Catholic but had she known how cruelly Catholics treat their own people she would have remained a Protestant. In Hudson's letter of Oct. 3 he suggested she write to a priest whose name she could not make out. She would like to give some lectures at St. Mary's Academy. The person who sold the tickets for her lectures has kept $120. Boarding and illness use up money faster than she can make it. She hopes Hudson will like her story.
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1882 Nov. 16
Walker, Father G.:
Rollo Bay, P. E(dward) I(sland) Canada
to Henry F. Brownson:
(Detroit, Michigan)
Father Walker encloses a portal order for $3 for vol 1 of Brownson's works, of which he acknowledges receipt. He congratulates Brownson on his undertaking and on the excellent printing of the book. (The letter contains a notice): "Paid B. $3.00."
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1882 Nov. 17
Aubrée, Father J(osep)h:
Many, (Louisiana)
to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
The only reply to Aubrée's letter of several weeks ago has been the circular about the Propagation of the Faith. In placing Father Ledreux at Bayou Cye last year, Aubrée gave up 150 piastres of revenue. Leray then sent him $100. This year Aubrée has had to pay $1.60 to $2 for corn as the corn he used to receive from Bayou Cye belongs to Ledreux. If he could pay the old debts of around $100, Aubrée believes he could keep even. He owes 10 or 15 piastres to the pharmacist and 19 piastres for books. He owes 45 piastres to one merchant and 25 to another. His resources have been 12 to 15 piastres a month; the collections $1.50. At Lac Espagne, once a month, he often gives 2 or 3 piastres and receives 50 cents. They have sent him flour, meat, etc. but he has had to ask for it.
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1882 Nov. 17
Badie, Father and Father Gabay:
Dognen, France
to Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Deprived for more than a year of the interest on 12,000 fr(ancs) loaned to Archbishop Perché, they beg Leray to tell them if they can count on the next payment. Gabay's address is pastor of Prechacq-Navarrenx.
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1882 Nov. 17
Hyde, John:
Bay City, Michigan
to H(enry) F. Brownson:
Detroit, (Michigan)
Noticing in the Catholic Exchange that the first volume of Brownson's Works is published, Hyde offers to review the volume if it is sent to him. He has already considered in his paper The Catholic Chronicle, Henry's plan of publication and has been a reader of Brownson since 1854. He has the last series of his Review and some other works and admires him very much. He promises to give an appreciative notice of the new book. (The letter contains an addition): "Sent copy vol 1 to Cath. Chronicle."
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1882 Nov. 17
Kaercher, O.S.F., (Father) Fidelis:
Quincy, Ill(inoi)s
to (Father) D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
It would give him great pleasure if the enclosed article were worthy to appear in the Ave Maria. He took it from the "Wahrheitsfreund", a German paper edited in Cincinnati. He could translate stories occasionally for the Ave if Hudson wishes. He requests a copy of the issue in which the article appears.
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(18)82 Nov. 17
Louise of St. John the Evangelist, Sister:
Baltimore, (Maryland)
to (Child of Mary):
Sister Louise, prioress of the Convent of Mount Carmel, informs ( ) that his letter was inadvertenly overlooked or it would have been answered sooner. She thanks ( ) for the donation sent to the Freeman's Journal. (Contained in James Alphonsus McMaster papers)
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1882 Nov. 17
Mitchell, Lucy:
Vicksbury, (Mississippi)
to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
They are to have a fair commencing December 11 and wish a contribution from Leray. Any gift from him would be well received by his old friends here. She asks for prayers for herself and hers.
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1882 Nov. 17
Raymond, Father G(ilbert):
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
to J(oh)n (Connelly) Connolly:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
The annuity in question dates from Bishop Odin and most likely from Bishop Blanc and owes its origin to money loaned to the diocese on such annuity. The matter is likely more explained in an account book kept by Odin. Raymond will show it to Connolly next week in New Orleans; it must be in Connolly's possession.
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1882 Nov. 18
E(gan), M(aurice) F(rancis):
New York, (New York)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He is thinking of bringing out a new edition of selections from "Preludes" allowing Notre Dame a percentage for the use of the poems.
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1882 Nov. 18
Aldrich, Charles:
Webster City, Iowa
to The Editor of the Notre Dame Scholastic:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He recently read in the Scholastic the beautiful tribute to the memory of Father (Augustus) Lemonnier, (C.S.C.). Aldrich met Lemonnier but once, but has never forgotten that interview. It was a great pleasure to converse with one so intelligent. His enthusiasm for the Catholic Church, for the cause of education and for Notre Dame knew no bounds. Aldrich grieves most sincerely that one who possessed such a noble character should have had a life so brief. Lemonnier's personal appearance was splendid; he was a handsome man. Aldrich never met a man he admired so much from a brief acquaintance. P.S. Aldrich notes that he was too busy to make a copy of the rough draft of his letter.
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1882 Nov. 18
MayCann, J. N. McKain, A. A.:
Indianapolis, Indiana
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
He has forwarded for inspection three designs which he has just completed. He has taken care to render a handsome and original memorial. He suggests that the cross part be made of clear white marble, the lower part from lime stone. The Brothers can erect it with perfect safety. He has figured the price low. He asks for an early decision.
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1882 Nov. 18
Russell, S. J., (Father) Matthew:
Dublin, (Ireland)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Would any of the enclosed rhymes suit the "Children's Department"?
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1882 Nov. 18
Webb, Ben(edict) J.:
Louisville, K(entuck)y
to (Father) Daniel E. Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Father T(homas) J. Jenkins, who is of the opinion that his reminiscences are worth preserving, sent him a copy of Hudson's note of Nov. 12 indicating he would be willing to accept for the Ave Maria his article on Father (Stephen Theodore) Badin. It was declined by the "C(atholic) Qu(arterly) Rev(iew)" and unless Hudson is willing to have it continue for three months possibly he will object also. F(athe)r (William H.) Hill, S.J., of St. Louis and other clergy who have read it think it will be of interest to all Catholics. The article is in pencil and would probably fill 35 pages of the Quarterly. Should Hudson want the manuscript a postal by return mail would insure its reception by him on the 25th.
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1882 Nov. 19
Murphy, S.J., (Father Edward):
Detroit, Mich(igan)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He is giving a fortnight's mission here for the Parish and then goes to the Cathedral in Cleveland. There are still places in America that do not have the Ave Maria and in such places he recommends it. He will be in New York and Baltimore during Lent and after Easter he will go West and perhaps may see Hudson. He asks Hudson to pray that his health does not fail and that his mission may succeed.
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1882 Nov. 19
Stoddard, C(harles) W(arren):
Honolulu, H(awaiin) I(slands)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He asks Hudson to send five copies of the Ave Maria containing his "Mission in Mid-Ocean" to Father ( ) Leonore in the Islands, who is anxious to send them to his friends in France. He thinks some religious houses there might like to subscribe to the Ave. Stoddard is on needles and pins but his mind is tranquil. He is grateful for the prayers of Hudson and Father J( ) Pinasco, S.J.
P.S. He has just reread Bishop J(ohn) B. Brondel's account of his visit to Louise Latean. Is the cloth Hudson sent him stained with her blood?
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1882 Nov. 20
Abzac, Paul d':
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier Leray:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
If (Leray) will come this evening to 77 Conti Street, Abzac will present the officers of the "Chasseur".
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1882 Nov. 20
O'Shea, P( ):
New York, (New York)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He sent Hudson the bound volume of the "Youths Cabinet" for 1882. It compares favorably with the finest non-Catholic volumes published here or in England for young people. He trusts Hudson will find it interesting and wholesome.
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1882 Nov. 20
Tracy, Sara C.:
Lansingburgh, (New York)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She just sent Hudson 2 translations from Louis Veuillot's "Parfum de Rome" Vol. I. She thought he might like "Thoughts on the Madonnas" for the Ave Maria of Dec. 8. Where can she purchase "Das Kleine Marianische Officium"? If Hudson likes the two translations and has not the book she will send the volume.
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1882 Nov. 20
Webb, Ben(edict) J.:
Louisville, (Kentucky)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Since he is anxious to have Father (Edward) Saurin (Sorin) examine his MSS. on Father (Stephen T.) Badin he is sending it at once. Hudson should send him a postal if it is not satisfactory. P.S. He hoped to get more definite information on Father Badin's work at the Pottowattomie mission. A note might be added to supply the ommission if it is published.
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1882 Nov. 21
R(yder), E(liot):
Dorchester, (Massachusetts)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He promises to write Hudson at length very soon. It is too bad their friend ( ) Derbey did not appear in 1882 so he sends the above hoping it will be useful. He is grateful for the enclosure but sorry Hudson did not turn over the $3 to Joseph ( ) as he wants to get square with him. He is confined to the house most of the time but is able to read and write a good deal. It would please him to make up the A(ve) M(aria) index for Hudson as a slight love-offering and help to while away his time. If anything of special interest appeared in the Ave Maria since July, will Hudson send it to him? Is the "Scholastic" published now? (Top half of page torn off.)
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1882 Nov. 21
S(tarr), E(liza) A(llen):
(Chicago, Illinois)
to (Father) Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She thanks Hudson for the slips which give her a chance to circulate the sonnet. Has Hudson reviewed Mrs. Admiral Dahlgren's "South Sea Sketches"? If not, she would enjoy writing the notice.
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1882 Nov. 21
Werner, J( ) D.:
Boston, Mass(achusetts)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He recalls an incident that happened in his home in which he was granted a favor. He thinks hearing of it might increase the devotion of others to our Mother. Hudson may publish it but he does not want his name made public.
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1882 Nov. 22
Hill, S.J. Father Walter H.:
St. Louis, (Missouri)
to (Henry F.) Brownson:
(Detroit, Michigan)
Father Hill has read Brownson's remarks on the notes sent to him for the forthcoming volume of his father's writings and has conveyed Brownson's comments to the writer of them. The writer has no objection to Brownson's appending his own views to the writer's notes. Rather Hill feel there is nothing else he can say on the subject and leaves the decision to Brownson. He is confident of the good results to come from the entire undertaking and sends Brownson his best wishes.
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1882 Nov. 22
Hilliard, Father J.:
Chevaigné, (France)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier Leray:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Several weeks ago Hilliard asked, through Bishop Frain(?) that (Leray) not forget his interest. Today Hilliard received a check for 450 francs paying the interest due last July 1. He can wait until March or April for the interest of this half-year. Hilliard's first certificate of 10,000 francs is due May 1, 1883. (Leray) is to let him know whether he can count on payment at that time.
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1882 Nov. 23
Cuitré, Alix de:
Paris, (France)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier Leray:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
The last letter Cuitré wrote three months ago the 26th, remains unanswered. The fourth half-year of non payment on the loan to New Orleans will be up in 5 weeks. (Leray) had promised that she would be paid soon. Father Lagrange had brought word in August.
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1882 Nov. 23
Emery, S(usan) L.:
Dorchester, Mass(achusetts)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She sends three articles for Hudson's use and lists the number of pages as compared with the magazine pages. Would Hudson be willing to pay ten dollars at once if it suits him? She thanks him for the prayers offered for her father.
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1882 Nov. 23
Ménard, Father L(eonard):
Pineville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Ménard has just received from M.H. Holloman of Harrisonburg, a bill of $80.64 for expenses in saving building material from the overflow. This bill has been contracted without Ménard's knowledge and consent. Holloman, an infidel, has done all this through friendship but being a merchant and having a large family, wants his money January 1. Ménard cannot collect this in Harrisonburg as the Catholics have lost almost everything during the overflow. Ménard will make one allusion to the two letters he wrote to Leray about his intention to join a religious order. He is too old to be carried away by imagination and in the past he has done his duty faithfully enough to deserve at least an answer.
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1882 Nov. 23
Waite, H.R.:
Washington, D(istrict of ) C(olumbia)
to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
They have been unable to learn the addresses of the pastors of the within named churches (no enclosure). Waite asks Leray to forward them, thus assisting in securing full statistics for the U(nited) S(tates) census.
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1882 Nov. 24
J(enkins, Father) T(homas) J.:
Chatsworth, Ill(inoi)s
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He must be better to be able to persecute Hudson with "copy" again. Hudson did not take his suggestion of making the Ave a bi-monthly with 50 pp. He has been elaborating a supplement to "Our Lady and Some Non-Cath. Poets" for December. He prefers this time because the subtitle mentions Christmas and because he wants his friends to know he is getting on his feet again for the New Year. He asks Hudson to sign his name to the article as the author also of "Index of Faith" to advertise the book.
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1882 Nov. 24
Webb, Ben(edict) J.:
Louisville, (Kentucky)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He is glad Hudson is satisfied with his article. Hudson has full liberty to change the title or parts of the sketch. He asks for a revised proof to see that the proper names are rightly spelled. If Father (Edward) Sorin cares to add anything about F(athe)r B(adin)'s work it could be added as a footnote. When the article begins he wants 3 copies of each No.
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1882 Nov. 25
Doize A. Jr:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to H(enry) F. Brownson:
(Detroit, Michigan)
Doize has received Brownson's letter of Oct. 31 in reply to a letter of his own under the pseudonym Peregrinus. He subscribes for the works of Brownson and suggests as an agent for the South his friend Charles D. Elder, a Catholic blood agent and shopkeeper of New Orleans, the brother of Archbishop William Henry Elder, Coadjutor to Archbishop Purcell. Elder is willing to undertake the work for Brownson. Doize wishes Brownson success in his undertaking.
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1882 Nov. 25
Donnelly, Eleanor C.:
Phila(delphia, Pennsylvania)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She encloses a poem on Miss Regina Jamison's clothing. Miss Jamison has entered the Sacred Heart Convent at Kenwood, Albany, N(ew) Y(ork). If it pleases Hudson to publish the verses he should send her a copy at the Convent. She will soon send a story in defence of the 6th Precept of the Church for the Christmas No. of the Ave Maria.
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1882 Nov. 25
Kelly, W(illiam) D.:
Dorchester, (Massachusetts)
to ((Father) D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He encloses a few verses for the Ave Maria and thanks Hudson for his last enclosure. He will send a photograph of himself as soon as one is taken. He regrets to see that Eliot Ryder has gotten in difficulties and hopes he will clear himself. (A newspaper clipping is enclosed describing the case of Charles A. Henderson vs. Eliot Ryder for the passing of a counterfeit bill by Ryder.)
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1882 Nov. 25
Murphy, S.J., (Father) E(dward):
Detroit, Mich(igan)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He thanks Hudson for the three Ave Marias just received. Thinking Hudson might like to use the enclosed note of thanks in one of the weekly numbers he did not sign his name. He will be in Detroit until Dec. 9. Then he goes to Cleveland to give a week's retreat in the Cathedral. They have great crowds of men every evening at their lectures. After Cleveland he will be in New York and Baltimore. Hudson should drop him a line if he wants a weekly article for the Children's department. P.S. He just received Hudson's letter and another Ave Maria and thanks him.
Enclosure:1882 Nov. 25
(Murphy, S.J., Father Edward):
Detroit, Mich(igan)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He is grateful for Hudson's kindness in sending him the Ave Maria. He is acquainted with most works of the kind in Europe and America but he has met with nothing like it in the way of Catholic reading. It is interesting and instructive. He wishes to see the Ave in every Catholic home. He will do all in his power as a Missioner to have the Ave as well known as it deserves He will also contribute a little article each week for the children's department.
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1882 Nov. 27
Dahlgren, Madeleine Vinton:
Washington, (D.C.)
to (Father) D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She received Hudson's favor enclosing a proof of the notice in the Ave Maria of her "Memoirs." She is grateful for the commendation of the book. What Hudson suggests as to the Admiral's "success" being advanced by her is praise due to his first wife. She shared his early trials for seventeen years. Thousands of things were too sacred for the public eye and would have given deeper insight into his noble heart. After reading the original of St. Teresa and much that was written about her she decided not to attempt anything. She thanks Hudson for prayers for Mrs. ( ) Long and herself. Also he should pray for two of their leading men who are quietly investigating.
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1882 Nov. 27
Holy Cross, Sisters of the
Fort Wayne, Ind(iana)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
At the instigation of Father F( ) Franciscus they trust the accompanying narrative to Hudson's criticism before it appears in the Ave Maria.
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1882 Nov. 27
Lambing, (Father) A(ndrew) A.:
Pittsburgh, P(ennsylvani)a
to (Father) D(aniel) E. Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
His new writing machine is quite a convenience. He can write on it more rapidly than by hand and can teach another to use it. Mary's Shrine is beginning to make some returns thanks to Our Lady and the advertisement in the Ave Maria. He has not done anything for the Ave because the affair for the benefit of the church takes much of his time. He gave a charity lecture on temperance last evening in Allegheny. He is enjoying good health. The 100 Masses for the Dead have not arrived yet. He would like the enclosed advertisement inserted in the cover of the Ave for a few months.
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1882 Nov. 28
Leray, Aurelie:
(Paris, France)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier Leray:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Aurelie sends best wishes for (Leray)'s feast day. Aurelie no longer works outside the home; her parents prefer this as a young girl is always in danger in Paris. Her stepfather(?)'s is very good to her. On Sunday Aurelie saw her cousin Augustine.
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1882 Nov. 29
D'Aquin, E.:
Paris, (France)
to Bishop (Francis Xavier) Leray:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
D'Aquin received Leray's letter of October 28 and confirms the one of his of November 9 which crossed in the mail. Leary's proposal in regard to the mortgage is worthy of consideration and d'Aquin will facilitate its acceptance. Most of the investors, aged priests, in order to prevent scandal, will make the desired concessions. But d'Aquin will have to present guaranteed terms. Mr. Théard says that drawings of 50,000 f(ran)cs will be made as often as the resources of the diocese will permit but at no fixed time. He would do better to fulfil the obligations only at regular and certain times. It would be sufficient to pay off each time 25,000 certificates instead of 50,000. D'aquin asks Leray to consider two other personal points. One is the settlement of the personal debt which the diocese contracted when d'Aquin paid 9270 f(rancs) on its account of July 1881 following the explanatory letter of August 9, 1881. The other is the delegation of authority to act here by himself in the name of the diocese without agents or bankers. Leray will find d'Aquin a devoted helper in assuring the French creditors.
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1882 Nov. 29
J(enkins), (Father) T(homas) J.:
Chatsworth, Ill(inois)
to F(athe)r D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
Hudson misunderstood his request. He desires a place in either the Dec. 16 or Dec. 23 number if there is space. If both are impossible he will await Hudson's pleasure and convenience.
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1882 Nov. 29
St. Bernard, D.C., Sister:
(Fairfield, Louisiana)
to Bishop F(rancis) X(avier) Leray:
New Orleans, Louisiana
St. Bernard and Sisters wish him a happy feast day. If Leray cannot write he is to have someone else give them news of their Rule; they are anxious to have it printed early in the spring.
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1882 Nov. 30
Colaneri, A( ) M.:
Omaha, Neb(raska)
to Father D(aniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
He has Hudson's note of Nov. 27. He does not know what kind of St. Aloysius' picture Hudson speaks of. It is so long he does not recollect them. If he had the name of the maker or a more definite description they could be sent for immediately. He asks Hudson to give his respects to those that remember him especially Mr. ( ) Devoto.
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1882 Nov. 30
Reardon, Father Thomas:
Wiesbaden, Germany
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Reardon requests McMaster to convey the enclosed (not present) to the I.J.C., who wrote the obituary of O'Connell French which appeared on the front page of the Freeman's Journal of Nov. 4, (1882). He has been in Wiesbaden several weeks after he has tried the waters of Carlsbad. He is a little less feeble than when he left Easton, (Pennsylvania) but he is still very week. He asks McMaster to pray that he be resigned to God's will until the end comes.
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