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1889 Aug. 1
Semmes, Tho(ma)s J.: White Sulphur Springs, W(est) V(irgini)a
to Henry F. Brownson: Detroit, (Michigan)

Brownson's letter of July 26 was forwarded here from New Orleans. Semmes regrets his inability to comply with Brownson's request, since he does not feel competent to write a paper on the rights and duties of capital which would be worthy of the occasion. He is not familiar with the subject and the preparation of a paper containing anything but platitudes would require considerable reading and investigation. He is away from libraries and here he has no facilities for the investigation of a subject so important and profound and which should be handled with much care and circumspection. He agrees that it is the duty of educated Catholics to serve the public on such occasions and it would have given him great pleasure to have been able to comply with Brownson's request and indeed feels most reluctant to refuse it; but a poor paper on so important a topic would perhaps do harm. He therefore considers it a duty to avoid the possibility of such a result.

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1889 Aug. 1
Dwight, Thomas: Boston, (Massachusetts)
to H(enry) F. Brownson: (Detroit, Michigan)

Dwight regrets that he cannot accept Brownson's invitation to write a paper on the work of women and children for the Catholic Congress. He does not possess accurate technical knowledge of the various trades in question which is absolutely necessary for such a paper to have any value. The writer should not only what and how great the strain of such occupations is but also should have hadsome experience of the troubles to which the operatives are subject. Of all this Dwight unfortunately knows nothing. He suggests that Father W(illia)m. E. Bartlett, St. Anne's Church, Baltimore, or some layman he may name, if a priest is objectionable, be appointed to read a paper on the Night Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament, a devotion making great progress in Europe but restricted in the United States to Baltimore and Boston. It has met with great success at Baltimore but simply exists at Boston although better things are hoped for. Under the circumstances it would not do for Dwight to read a paper on it at Baltimore, even if his going to the Congress were not doubtful; but he hopes that if it is consistent with the objects of the Congress, some Baltimore gentleman might read a paper on the matter.

III-3-C - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {1}

1889 Aug. 2
E(dwards), J(ames) F.: Munich, (Germany)
to Sister Aloysius: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

After a pleasant visit to Switzerland Edwards arrived in Munich to enjoy the art treasures. He visited the famous university of Strasbourg. A trip up the Rigi presented a succession of beautiful views. He relates how he spends his days.

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1889 Aug. 2
(Myers, George W.): Dubuque, (Iowa)
to (James F. Edwards):

He mislaid Edwards' letter and did not know his address in Paris. He read Edwards' letters with pleasure but they are too short. He wishes he could be with Edwards. Fan (Coates) and Myers are inseparable. His grandmother thinks she will not be alive to welcome Edwards home.

XI-1-g - (Part of manuscript missing) - 4pp. - 12mo. - {1}

1889 Aug. 2
Slaughter, M( ) S.: Atlanta, G(eorgi)a
to William J. Onahan: Chicago, Ill(inois)

The circular letter requesting excursion rates for those attending the Catholic Congress has been received and will be submitted to the Rate Committee. (Railroad Correspondence.)

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1889 Aug. 3
Browne, Mary Josephine: Yonkers, N(ew) Y(ork)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Acting on Hudson's advice, Browne wrote another book of Catholic stories similar to "Seven of Us" which she expects will appear shortly. (Thomas) Noonan) refused to allow her to use the story she asked Hudson about. Father (William) McNamee from Chicago is visiting her brother and when she learned he knew Hudson, she pestered him with questions.

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1889 Aug. 3
H(uffer), Leo: Baden-Baden,(Germany)
to (James F. Edwards: Paris, France)

He Thanks Edwards for his letter from Munich. He advises Edwards to take things slowly otherwise he will derive no benefit from his trip. Estelle is not feeling herself yet. Aunts Carney and Newton left them for Ireland.

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1889 Aug. 3
(Mullany), F.S.C., Brother, Azarias: New york, (New york)
to Henry (F.) Brownson: (Detroit, Michigan)

In the August number of the Catholic World appeared the second part of a lecture Brother Azarias delivered in New york some time ago, in which he pays a slight tribute to (Orestes A. Brownson). The lecture is now to be reprinted in pamplet from, and he is anxious to know from Brownson if there is anything in his remarks he would desire modified or if he can say anything further to do greater justice to one whom he admires greatly and to whom he owes much.

III-3-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}

1889 Aug. 3
Shea, John Gilmary: Elizabeth, N(ew) J(ersey)
to Henry F. Brownson: (Detroit, Michigan)

Shea is much like the rest of mankind in his ignorance of Catholic Congresses. He does not have on his shelves the proceedings of a single one, nor has ever seen much less read, the report of one. Unless the Catholic Union, formerly Xavier Union, has some reports, he does not see how he could venture to treat a subject of which he is profoundly ignorant, unless like Diokens' man who wrote on Chinese Metaphysics by reading in the Encyclopaedia Brittanica the articles on China and Metaphysics and combining them. If Archbishop (Michael A.) Corrigan asked (Fredric R.) Coudert, Shea thinks he would take up a subject and treat it well. Is the Congress to have any representatives from Canada and Mexico? With a man like (Honorie) Mercier from Canada and ( ) Icazbalceta from Mexico, the interest would broaden and the subject of Catholic needs in all countries and the necessity of International cooperation be taken up. Masonic action against the Church is skillfully conducted on the same lines, but if Catholics fight as detached regiments instead of becoming an army, they are sure to be beaten in detail. They have not yet got so far as to have authentic news to correct Reuter's lying telegrams; and the least cooperation would throttle and expose them. Thrown out of employment at the age of 65, Shea had to look for means of support. (Herman) Ridder offered him the editorship of the News and three days employment. It is not enough for his support, and he is looking for additional work. What may turn up he cannot tell. His duties are not very overous, and he will retain his posititon there if possible; but a position taking up all of his time is, of course, to be preffered. He is now able to get about the house with a cane and sometimes without one, but he uses crutches in the streets. There is too much rush in New York for him to be able to get about there except by rid-ing.

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1889 Aug. 4
Richards, H(enry) L.: Winchester, Massachusetts
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Richards has been reading the fascinating "Life of Mon. Dupanloup". Richards believes he has carried his point with the Winchester School Commission regarding the inacceptability of the book "Leading Facts of English History" and he believes they have accepted A. P. Stone's "History of England" which he recommended. He saw a favourable notice of Father Edmund's "Short Cut To the Church" which he believes will do good.

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1889 Aug. 4
(Seton), Monsignor Robert: Canterbury, (England)
to Wil(liam Seton: Cambridge, Massachusetts)

He left London last Wednesday. He went out to Saint Albans on Tuesday and saw the old abbey which is being restored. On Sunday he visited the Cathedral; there was a service for the closing of the King's school. Later he drove to St. Dunstan's in which the Ropers had a chapel and to which Sir Thomas More's daughter, Margaret Roper brought her father's head and was buried with it. On Friday he visited Rochester where his thoughts turned to John Fisher, Bishop of that see. Yesterday he went to Minister where there is the oldest Catholic Church in England. From there he drove to the beautiful shaft erected by Earl Granvile to commemorate the landing of St. Augestine and his companions in 596. He then took the train to Deal where he called upon William Clarke Russell, the sea-novelist. Russell is a confirmed invalid with chronic rheumatism so Robert saw only his wife and daughter. Mrs.William Clarke Russell wants to be a Catholic but doesn't see her way clear. Wil is to give Robert's love to Sally and to write him at Edinburgh and up to September 10 at Dublin. Robert expects to leave Ireland about September 20.

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1889 Aug. 5
Courson, Countess (Barbara) de: Bayeux, France
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

De Courson sends a sketch entitled "Marienthal". She recieved the first numbers of Jane Dormer and likes Hudson's title "Footprints of Heroines". (Geraldine) O'Meara often writes to her; she has difficulty in accepting her lonely life.

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1889 Aug. 5
Hamill, A( )M.: San Francisco, (California)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

"Why?", a story of a leper deceitfully marrying a young woman of San Francisco is founded on true fact. Should Hudson desire it he is to remit to the above address.

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1889 Aug. 5
(Mannix, Mary E.) Sylvia Hunting: San Diego, Calif(ornia)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

She submits an article entitled "Garcia Moreno". She would like it if it could be arranged that she take charge of the Ave Maria's Youth Department, though it seems impracticable at this distance. Mannix can not see much in (Mary C.) Crowley's stories, although they have been favorably received.

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1889 Aug. 5
Reid, Geo(rge) J.: Clarion, P(ennsylvani)a
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, (C.S.C.): Notre Dame, (Indiana)

Reid submits a story for the Ave Maria

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1889 Aug. 5
S(toddard), C(harles) W(arren): London, (England)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

In the morning Stoddard leaves for home. As soon as he arrives in New York, Stoddard will return to Covington.

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1889 Aug. 6
Hill, C.P.,Father Edmund: Peoria, Ill(inois)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Hill thinks the notice of his book not only kind, but flattering. He asks Hudson to send his SisterAmy B. Hill a copy of "Short Cut".Father F(idelis Stone, C.P.) is coming with Hill to visit Hudson. He has seenCharles W. Stoddard mentioned as Professor of English Literature at the new Catholic University at Washington and hopes he will stick there.

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1889 Aug. 7
Churchill, (Harriet) B.: Mattapan, Massachusetts
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Illness has prevented Churchill's writing for the Ave Maria. If the sketches she submits are not acceptable, Hudson is asked to forward them to Mrs. Hecker of the Catholic Publication Society.

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1889 Aug. 7
Daly, D.: New York, (New York)
to Father (Daniel) E. Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Daly's brother-in-law, P.J. McPhillips is about to make arrangements to send his three boys to (Notre Dame). In their behalf, Daly asks Hudson to be as liberal as possible as to terms for them.

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1889 Aug. 7
Ten Broeck, R.S.H., Sister E(lizabeth): (Torresdale, Pennsylvania)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

She has selected some contributions which she thinks may appear in the Ave Maria. She supposes Hudson is happy about (Charles Warren) Stoddard's promotion. Hudson's "Brother Joseph" after resigning fame is being pursued by that fickle goddess. Hudson has reason to be proud of "Molokai".

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1889 Aug. 7
Wood, Paul H.: Chicago, (Illinois)
to (James F.) Edwards: (Paris, France)

He supposes Edwards was at the Centennial in Paris. It must be grand. He spends every afternoon at painting or drawing. He made a portrait of his grand father who died recently. He is also copying two pictures from photographs. Remembering what Edwards and (Luigi) Gregori said about copying he did not want to do it but concluded the money would help him. Gregori is stopping in Chicago.

XI-1-g - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {1}

1889 Aug. 8
Onahan, W(illiam) J.: Chicago, (Illinois)
to Henry F. Brownson: Detroit, (Michigan)

Onahan sends Brownson 100 copies of the Call and any additional numbers he may require will be forwarded on notice. He will send the letter to the bishops this week, enclosing with each 25 to 100 cards, according to circumstances, and an additional number will be transmitted if applied for. He will send Brownson a parcel. Father (Thomas) O'Gorman told Onahan that Brownson had at least 40 names on his list for papers. The Catholic Review, in a carping notice, complains that the Catholic press is ignored. Onahan has just written a private note to the Editor deprecating the ill-natured spirit shown in his editorial. Did not Brownson have (Maurice Francis) Egan down for a paper on the Catholic press or Catholic literature and journalism? No doubt he would be willing to take up the subject; Onahan suggested it to him informally some time ago. Having so many writers to draw on, Onahan would be glad if Brownson would assign the project given to him to another; he will willingly, even gratefully, yield it. More and more burdens of official and other duties are daily being heaped on him, from which he cannot escape. Yesterday he was elected treasurer of the World's Exposition which is expected to be held in Chicago, as if he did not have responsibilities enough already.

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1889 Aug. 8
Oppenlander, Carl: Baden-Baden, (Germany)
to J(ames) F. Edwards: Berlin, (Germany)

He lists some antiques which he has for sale. No acknowledgment yet from Rotterdam.

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1889 Aug. 9
Bonaparte, Charles J.: Jefferson, White Mountains, N(ew) H(ampshire)
to H(enr)y F. Brownson: Detroit, Mich(igan)

Brownson's letter of the 2nd has been forwarded from Baltimore. After careful reflection Bonaparte has decided that it will be impracticable for him to prepare a paper on the subject mentioned which should be finished by Sept. 30 or before, at the earliest, Oct. 15. He is now traveling for the benefit of his family's health and his own and does not expect to reach home before Sept. 15. while he is away he will have no oppurtunities to consult authorities or secure privacy for such work, and upon his return he will be overrun with professional and other engagements during the first fortnight. He has reached this conclusion with regret, for besides being flattered by Brownson's choice, he would be sorry to feel any responsibility for the misfortune of having this important and delicate subject inadequately or indiscreetly treated, but he has no doubt that he can be readily replaced. Should Brownson desire to communicate further with him. his address is 216 St. Paul St. Baltimore.

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1889 Aug. 9
Ireland, John, Archbishop of St. Paul: St. Paul, (Minnesota)
to H(enry) F. Brownson: (Detroit, Michigan)

(James) Cardinal Gibbons thinks it very desirable to have a paper read in the Congress on (Charles Maritial- Allamand) Cardinal Lavizerie work and the abolition of slavery in general. Indeed his Roman correspondent suggested to him the Oppurtunities of a paper of this kind. Brownson is to find someone to write it. His Eminence has named Ireland the chairman of the committee of bishops, who are to cooperate with the laymen in charge of the Congress. Whenever Brownson thinks they should come together in Detroit, he should drop Ireland a line. The Congress is exciting already a great deal of attention in Europe. They must work so that it will be an event to which the whole Catholic world will look with pride. He takes this occasion to enclose his remittance for Brownson's works.

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1889 Aug. 10
Carroll, Jeannie: Asbury Park, New Jersey
to (James F. Edwards: Paris, France)

Edwards' Charming letter from Lucerne was read and reread. The dream of her life has been an European tour. The beautiful Madeline is the church from which Mrs. ( ) Brent, her sister and the mother of Mrs. (K.D.) Fitzhugh of Bay City (Mich.), was buried in 1846. Her remains are in Pere La Chaise in the vault with her husbands uncle Daniel Brent who was consul for some years at Paris. Father (James) Curley (S.J.) long associated with Georgetown College and the confidential adviser of her family for 40 years, died. The links in her golden chain of friendship are nearly all broken.

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1889 Aug. 10
Floton, Therese V.: Munich, (Germany)
to (James F.) Edwards:

The firm informs him of the shipment of three boxes of antiques.

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1889 Aug. 10
Harson, M.J.: Providence, R(hode) I(sland)
to (Henry F.) Brownson: (Detroit, Michigan)

Harson received Brownson's letter of June 22 just before embarking on his trip. It satisfactorily answered all the question he had raised. He has just returned and will be pleased to meet Brownson in providence at whatever time he may find it convenient to come East. Having been away for six weeks it will be impossible for Harson to come West this fall. The convention of the C.Y.N.N.U. will be held here on Sept. 4 and 5. could Brownson arrange to come on at this time? It would be a source of great satisfaction to the delegates to meet him, and they would like to hear from him as well. If he will consent to deliver an address on the forthcoming Catholic Congress or any other subject he chooses, it will give Harson the greatest pleasure to arrange for it on the program of the convention. (William J.) Onahan has been invited to deliver an address, and Harson hopes he will be able to come. If Brownson has not yet heard from J(ohn) G(ilmary) Shea or if he has not accepted the invitation, Harson would suggest R(ichard) H. Clarke.

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1889 Aug. 10
Wolff, Geo(rge) D.: Norristown, P(ennsylvani)a
to H(enry) F. Brownson: (Detroit, Michigan)

Brownson's letter, in behalf of the committee on papers to be read at the Catholic Congress, requesting wolf to prepare a paper on the Catholic periodical press, was duly received. He has not answered sooner because he was in wretched health at the time of its reception; and since then, thought his health has improved, he doubted his ability to prepare such a paper ought to be prepared-brief, discriminating, prudent, yet pointed and plainspoken. He distrusts himself still, yet is inclined to try to do the work, and accepts the invitation. he notes the limits of time Brownson suggests and also the date at which the paper should be sent him, and he will endeavor to comply with them. Brownson's other suggestions also strike him very favorably.

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(1889) Aug. 11
Finlay,FatherP(eter): Grosse Pointe, Michigan
to Father(Daniel E.) Hudson,(C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Finlay deferred writing until he heard from Father Eyre regarding the article "Jesu, Dulcis Memoria". In Kansas, about thirteen miles from St. Mary's, Finlay visited an Indian Reservation; many of theIndiancame originally from Notre Dame. More that half are Catholic in name only. A French priest, who speaks their language, is coming to them from Wisconsin. Finlay has settled for ten days by the shores of Lake St. Clair.

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1889 Aug. 11
Reilly, L.W.: Columbus,Ohio
to Editors and Publishers:

Form Letter asking if the Catholic Presswishes to hold a conversion at the same time as the Catholic Congress. He sends the circular and questionnaire to sound out opinions another circular will announce the results of the survey.

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1889 Aug. 12
Breton, Florence Barbara: London, (England)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Acknowledgement is made of the receipt of twelve shillings from Hudson.

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1889 Aug. 12
Onahan, W(illiam) J.: Chicago, (Illinois)
to Henry F. Brownson: Detroit, (Michigan)

Onahan has suggested to (Henry J.) Spaunhorst, since (Daniel A.) Rudd has gone to Switzerland to attend the Congress called by (Charles-Martial Allemand) Cardinal Lavigerie, that the Presidents and possibly the members of the faculty of each of the Catholic colleges in the U. S. should be invited by special invitation. Also that the Catholic journals, in what ever language printed, be invited to send each a representative not merely to report but to take part in the work of the Congress. Does Brownson see any objection to this? Somehow a few of the Catholic journals, not obey the Catholic Review, Morning Star, seem to have taken umbrage at what they choose to consider at what they choose to consider a slight put on the Catholic press by not including that topic in the list of papers— a very silly position to take no no doubt, but nevertheless likely to do harm. They must endeavor to reconcile these malcontents. It has been suggested that Geo(rge) D. Wolff, M(aurice) F(rancis) Egan, or Judge (John) Hyde be invited to prepare a paper on Catholic journalism or the Catholic press. The letters to the bishops with cards have all been sent out.

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1889 Aug. 13
J( ), Sister M.: Notre Dame, (Indiana)
to J(ames) F. Edwards: (Paris, France)

Sister M. Rita said nothing would please her better than to write to Edwards, but she is afraid to ask permission. Sister Benedict spoke of Edwards before she died, saying that he forgot his promise to write to her. The obediences were given out at St. Mary's; she tells the changes. Father General (Edwards Sorin, C.S.C.) is not happy; times are rather stormy since the election (of a Mother General of Sisters of Holy Cross); they do not consult him about anything at St. Mary's. It is hard to see Sorin treated so. Bishop (Joseph A.) Dwenger (of Fort Wayne) wants to assume all authority. Prof. (Joseph A.) Lyons will not be forgotten on the anniversary of his death.

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1889 Aug. 13
Foy, Peter L.: St. Louis, (Missouri)
to Henry F. Brownson: Detroit, (Michigan)

What has Brownson done about the press? Foy has several weekly papers complaining bitterly of the exclusion of the Catholic press from the list of subjects to be treated at the Congress. He presumes Brownson has received the same. What does Brownson think of Onahan and his collegues signing themselves, "Executive Committee?" It may have been a typographical error, for the Morning Star, a New Orleans paper which came to and yesterday, has the correct title. P.S.: He hopes Brownson has met Father (J. J.) Hughes since his return.

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1889 Aug. 13
Monaghan, J.F. Vice-consul: Mannheim, (Germany)
to Carl Oppenlander: Baden-Baden, (Germany)

If your agent at Rotterdam will not accept the goods, he must fill out the necessary invoices. He sends the forms.

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1889 Aug. 13
Oppenlander, Carl: Baden-Baden, (Germany)
to J(ames) F. Edwards: Berlin, (Germany)

He has some valuble antiques, but he sells only for cash. He will be glad to receive orders from Edwards.(Note: Enclosed is a description of the articles.)

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1889 Aug. 13
Williams, E.Ida: New York, (New York)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Williams is compiling a book of Roman Catholic poems some of which came from the Ave Maria. He requests information for biographical sketches on the authors of the poems that appeared in the Ave Maria.

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1889 Aug. 14
Corby, C.S.C.,Father W(illiam): Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
to J(ames) F. Edwards: (Rome, Italy)

Obediences were given and not a change demanded.Father (Andrew) Morrisseynot named to Sorin Hall; he did not wish it.Father (Nicholas) Stoffel (C.S.C.)paster of Lowell,Father (James) Gleeson (C.S.C.) pastor of Richwood, Wisconsin. He tell some of the changes made among the Sisters.There was a big time at St. Mary's. He sends his love to George Rhodius.

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1889 Aug. 14
Edes, Ella B.: Rome, (Italy)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

When the Lipsanotheca opens for the season Edes will attempt to get the relics Hudson wishes. She sent Hudson a postal regarding Mrs. (Eva) Mariotti, who unexpectedly started for America. Edes has dropped the (New York) Freeman's (Journal) because she found it impossible to continue with "the Fords". They have no idea when Monsignor (Denis) O'Connell proposed the arrangement allowing that newspaper to fall into such hands. She learned from the July 27th number that they are having a brush with M. Tardivel of La Verite. The Catholic Review asked her to be their Roman Correspondent. How amusing is the Catholic News with its continual blowing of its own horn. Its Roman correspondent is Monsignor (Germano) Straniero whose actions in America brought odium on the Italian clergy. The news that Straniero cables is obtained by the treachery of some member of the Sacred Congregation of Propaganda before appointments have been presented for Pontifical approval. Formal complaint has been presented by (John) Cardinal Simeoni and measures will be taken to stop future indiscretions. Propaganda is especially indignant over the publicity given the Lambert case in the Catholic News. She wonders about (John) Gilmary Shea, after his printing such a delicate matter in a so called Catholic newspaper of which he is editor. The longer one lives in Rome one wonders why God placed the government of his church in Italian hands. In matters Irish, there is little doubt that a high ecclesiastic in the pay of the British government betrayed all measures taken by the Vatican, by telegraphing news of the "Rescript"on boycotting to the secular newspapers of London before it was known in Rome. In the recent announcement of official appointments, Straniero's name appears last; amusingly enough the News publishes it first. He was named Canon of the Chapter of St. Lorenzo in Damao, but through intrigue by Cardinal Monaco, a Neapolitan, it was changed to that of St. John Lateran. No sign of Professor (James F.) Edwards, he is wise not tocome to Rome. There is no truth in the report relative to Monsignor O'Connell's leaving Rome and the College. The Pope is unwilling that O'Connell be removed as rector of the North American College and will not hear of his being sent to Richmond. Edes wonders how the heads of the Catholic University movement like the marriage of Miss (Mary) Caldwell.

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1889 Aug. 14
E(dwards), J(ames) F.: Berlin, (Germany)
to Father John (A. Zahm): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Again he must thank Father John for the beautiful letters which are making his stay abroad so happy. He wishes he was with him to enjoy the operas. He has heard the Mikado in Dutch and German. Circuses seem to be all the go in Europe. If Father (Cornelius) Delahunty (C.S.C.) wants to enjoy a circus every day in the year he must come to this country and be happy for life. Bands play military airs before six each morning. It would have done Prof. (William) Hoynes' heart good to see the gigantic military display that took place here in honor of the Emperor of Austria—a picture of dazzling pomp and splendor. Edwards was glad to have a chance to study the characteristics of a German multitude.

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1889 Aug. 14
Ireland, John, Archbishop of St. Paul: St. Paul, (Minnesota)
to H(enry) F. Brownson: (Detroit, Michigan)

Ireland is in receipt of Brownson's letter of Aug. 10, and rejoices that the work of the Congress is moving on so satisfactorily. Of course, at first difficulties are expected to appear, but time and patience will smoothen the pathway. He doesn't understand fully this confusion as to who is to read the paper on the independence of the Pope, when the matter was referred to (James) Cardinal (Gibbons) he wrote to Ireland the opinion that Father Tho(ma)s O'Gorman was the one to write this paper and added that he would sent his name to Detroit. Ireland has told Father O'Gorman of the Cardinal's wish, and Brownson is to put him on his list. If (Charles J.) Bonaparte has accepted, they can have two papers or another subject can be assigned to him. The question of the Pope's independence is difficult and has to be handled with a great deal of care. Nor does Ireland see any harm in having a few priests among the speakers and writers. A few editors have spoken very foolishly as to the supposed slight put upon the Catholic press. The editor of the Columbian has gone so far as to send around a circular calling for a meeting of editors to protest against the Congress. Ireland has written him a severe rebuke. However, they must work for peace and Brownson is to have a paper on the press. Would not Judge (John) Hyde of Detroit write it? Ireland will see that either ( ) Willis or some Catholic layman of St. Paul will write a paper on some aspect of the labor question. Strong opposition is made to the Congress by the German Catholic press-nor is there anywhere so far much enthusiasm in favor of it. Catholic honor is now at stake and they must do all they can to make the Congress a great success. He knows of no better means to this than to have soona meeting of the two lay committees and the episcopal advisory committee to consider together general interests of the Congress. He would suggest Sept. 4 in Detroit. Brownson is to invite the members of his committee, Ireland will write to the bishops and Onahan to his committee. Of course the papers will not be ready, but without them a sufficiency of work will be easily found.

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1889 Aug. 14
Knapp, Bernard F.: Chicago, (Illinois)
to W(illiam) J. Onahan: Chicago, (Illinois)

Rules under which excursion fares are granted are given in reply to a request for the Catholic Congress.(Railroad Correspondance.)

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1889 Aug. 14
Onahan, W(illiam) J.: Chicago, (Illinois)
to Henry F. Brownson: Detroit, (Michigan)

The selection of either General (John) Lawler or ( ) Sweetman for the paper on immigration and colonization will be satisfactory to Onahan, and he will be glad if either will undertake it. Governer (John Lee) Carroll has accepted the temporary chairmanship or presidency of the Congress.

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1889 Aug. 15
Allen, Herman: Chicago, (Illinois)
to (Henry F.) Brownson: (Detroit, Michigan)

Allen feels exceedingly honored by the invitation to write a paper on Church music. As, however, he could not possibly be present to read it in person, he writes to ask if that is necessary. If not, he will take great pleasure in writing it. If convenient he would appreciate an answer to his question by return mail. Mrs. Allen and his daughters join in kind regards and in thanks for the photograph Brownson sent him.

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1889 Aug. 15
Harson, M. J.: Providence, Rhode Island
to (Henry F.) Brownson: (Detroit, Michigan)

Harson is pleased to learn of the progress that is being made in the work of the Catholic Congress. It is to be regretted that (John Gilmary) Shea did not see fit to prepare a paper, and Harson thinks he could have directed him to some sources of information on Congress, and believes he can secure a gentleman to treat the subject of the work of women and children, and will try to find some one to take the topic of Catholic Congresses. It would please Harson to prepare a paper on social and literary societies, but he will have so much to do all fall that he cannot hope even now to do full justice to the many engagements that press upon him. If Brownson has papers on all the other topics proposed, the time of two days will be pretty well engaged. He wrote a letter to the Catholic Review last night on the subject of the proposed Congress, which will hardly appear in the next issue, and which could have been improved after the receipt of Brownson's letter. He trusts Brownson will be able to visit Providence in September. As soon as he hears from the gentlemen whom he will invite to prepare the papers proposed, he will let Brownson know.

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1889 Aug. 15
Kent, Marianne: London, (England)
to Father (Daniel E.Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Hudson's kind notice of her story "Philip Mordant's Ward" has encouraged her to send a short tale for the Ave Maria.

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1889 Aug. 15
Mullany, F. S. C., Brother, Azarias: New York, (New York)
to (Henry F.) Brownson: (Detroit, Michigan)

Brother Azaria is very grateful for Brownson's letter. Nothing was further from his intention than to do injustice to the truly great (Orestes A. Brownson). In stating that he was handicapped by being on the unpopular side in politics, he did not for a moment call in question the soundness of his principles, So too in regard to his philosophy. He would be wrong in calling him a disciple of Gioberti however much he may have admired Gioberti's philosophy. He always understood that what ever coincidences there were the result of independent research. In 1876 when writing an article on the Synthetic Principle of Philosophy for the International Review, Brother Azarius used (Orestes A.) Brownson's copy of Giobert, and he commended the article very highly afterwards to some friends of the Brothers. But he will put this sentence beyond the possibility of being misunderstood when reprinting it in pamphlet form, and he hopes Brownson will be better pleased with it. His remarks being subordinate to the main subject, he could not go into all the details he would like. Brownson will notice he did not allude to Father (Isaac T.) Heckers Theology, but simply to his little books which went home to the unphilosophic American mind. He deplores what Brownson tells him of poor ( ) Hickey. He never would have spoken of him as unqualifiedly as he did had he known the incident Brownson mentions. He came to this country after making his theological studies at Maynooth and worked so hard in acquiring the technicalities of journalism and on the press, that he doubts if he ever read any of Brownson's works, or learned enough about him to appreciate him. Only in this way could he account for Hickey's admitting anything at all derogatory to him. Of courseBrother Azarias does not attempt to justify his attempt to run away from the responsibility of what he wrote as an editorial.

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1889 Aug. 15
Mulligan, Ellen Angela: New York, (New York)
to Father(Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Mulligan sends a translation of an article from the French entitled "Month of the Sacred Heart For the young Christian". She is an alum of St.Mary's.

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1889 Aug. 15
Onahan, W(illiam) J.: Chicago, (Illinois)
to Henry F. Brownson: Detroit, Mich(igan)

Onahan telegraphed Brownson this evening requesting him, at the suggestion of Archbishop (John) Ireland, in regards to calling a meeting of the committee of laymen for Sept. 4 in Detroit. His Grace strongly wages the subject of the Catholic press for a paper and suggests Judge (John) Hyde of Detroit to write it. Onahan trusts that Brownson will approve, for this must be done in order to silence the foolish clamor of some of the Catholic journals. If not Hyde, then Geo(rge) D. Wolff. Indeed, Hyde suggested Wolff's name to Onahan. Either would be acceptable but it would be desirable that Hyde be invited. The paper will be sound and satisfactory. Brownson will of course notify his committee of this meeting Sept. 4. Onahan will appraise (Henry J.) Spaunhorst and (Daniel A.) Rudd, who is in Europe. He hopes Brownson will take these suggestions in good part and that no further friction will arise from any quarters for any cause. The success of this Congress depends on the present work and everything must be done to prevent a failure. He is persuaded that there will be a great success gratifying and honorable to all. Governor (John Lee) Carroll has accepted and Onahan received his letter to that effect today.

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1889 Aug. 15
Onahan, William J.: Chicago, (illinois)
to Henry F. Brownson: Detroit, Michigan

Archbishop (John) Ireland Proposed meeting of all the Committees in Detroit Sept. 4. Please notify laymen.

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1889 Aug. 15
Onahan, William J.: Chicago, (Illinois)
to Henry F. Brownson: Detroit,Michigan

Archbishop (John) Ireland proposed meeting of all the Committees in Detroit Sept. 4. Please notify laymen.

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1889 Aug. 15
Onahan, W(illia)m J.: Chicago, (illinois)
to
Catholic Journals of the United States

The Committee on Organization of the Catholic Congress cordially invites and requests the Catholic Journals of the United States to send at least one representative each to the meeting of the Congress. Notice should be sent to the Chairman of this Committee at least one week in advance of the meeting, giving the name of the representative and of the journal. (6 Copies)

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1889 Aug. 15
Reilly, L( ) W.: Columbus, O(hio)
to Father D(aniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Reilly thanks Hudson for the money for the Assumption article.

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1889 Aug. 15
Seton, Mgr. Robert Lulworth Castle,: Wareham, (England)
to (James F.) Edwards: (Berlin, Germany)

Arriving here and having been introduced by Sir Charles Clifford, Bart., Seton found Miss Agnes Weld at home. She remembered Edwards. Lord Arundell took Seton to see the old Wardour Castle so valiantly defended against the Cromwellians by Lady Blanche Arundell.

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1889 Aug. 15
Smith, J( ) T.: New York, N(ew) Y(ork)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

If the Catholic press is able to do much for the success of the Catholic Congress, then on that account alone the committee should not have been so stupid as to leave it out of consideration.

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1889 Aug. 16
Harson, M. J.: Providence, R(hode) I(sland)
to (Henry F.) Brownson: (Detroit, Michigan)

Harson asks if it would not be well to have a paper on the Catholic press. If John Boyle O'Reilly of Boston would prepare such a paper it would add much to the interest of the Congress and give satisfaction to all Catholic journalists. He encloses a letter which he received from Father ( ) Smith of the Catholic Review. The topic of the press is of commanding importance to the laity as well as to the members of the press. For his own part he would have urged the feature most strongly at the meeting of June 5. The attitude of the Catholic Columbian is foolish and its present effort to create division is unfortunate. The Congress should have the united support of the press and the presence of all the journalists of the Congress.

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1889 Aug. 16
(Ghyvelde), Father Frederic (de): Trois-Rivieres, Canada
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Ghyvelde sends the first article of a long work on the rosary. He notes with interest the articles of Countess (Barbara) de Courson, whom he saw in the Holy Land three or four years ago. She lived at the Austrian Hospice.

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1889 Aug. 16
Onahan, W(illia)m J.: Chicago, (Illinois)
to P(eter) L. Foy: (St. Louis, Missouri)

Foy will likely be notified by (Henry F.) Brownson of a meeting of the Committee and Bishops in Detroit September 4th to report progress and to complete preliminary work. (John Lee) Carroll has accepted the chairmanship of the Congress. There should be a large attendance of representative Catholic laymen.

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1889 Aug. 16
Slaughter, M( ) S.: Atlanta, G(eorgi)a
to William J. Onahan: Chicago, Ill(inoi)s

Explanation of rate reduction for attending laity of the Catholic Congress, and those attending the opening of Catholic University at Washington. Enclosed are 6 pages of blanks and instructions. (Rail road Correspondence.)

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1889 Aug. 17
Dorsey, E(lla) L(orraine): (Washington, District of Columbia)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

A series of events, the most serious of which was the failure of the mine, have prevented Dorsey from writing Hudson since May. She lost about two thousand dollars in the mining venture. The books Hudson sent were appreciated and surely cannot be the cheap edition about which Hudson wrote. Dorsey would rather that Notre Dame float the five books and if this is feasible she will write and tell kilner and Company that the Ave Maria has first claim on them all. She has been given new duties with her assignment to the desk of Russian translator. Dorsey wonders what Hudson thinks about the "Jose Maria". Her mother (Anna Hanson Dorsey) has been seriously ill for several weeks.

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1889 Aug. 17
Linney, Herbert: Mansfield, (England)
to J(ames) F. Edwards: Berlin, (Germany)

He was sorry that he did not see Edwards again to say goodbye and wish him a safe trip home. He thanks Edwards for his kindness to him in joining Edwards' party.

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1889 Aug. 18
Harson, M. J.: Prov(idence) R(hode) I(sland)
to (Henry F.) Brownson: (Detroit, Michigan)

Harson received Brownson's letter of the 16th today. If it is expected to secure a full attendance of the entire committee for the meeting of Sept. 4, Harson thinks that expectation will not be realized. Most of the members are busy men and the notice given is not long enough for them to arrange so as to attend. Unless a well defined line of business has been marked out there will be no special reason to be present. He would advocate a date as late as Oct. 1. He is not sure he could attend any meeting but certainly Sept. 4 would be out of the question. Bishop (Matthew Harkins) is a member of the advisory board and Harson is quite sure that he will remain here to welcome to delegates to the convention of the C. Y. M. N. U.

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1889 Aug. 18
Mercy, Sisters of: Titusville, P(ennsylvani)a
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Noticing in the Ave Maria that a music teacher would like to make arrangements for the year, they would be glad to correspond.

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1889 Aug. 19
Bonaparte, Charles J.: Maplewood, N(ew) H(ampshire)
to Henry F. Brownson: Detroit, Mich(igan)

Bonaparte can promise a paper by the date mentioned in Brownson's second letter. He agrees with the committee that the paper should be limited to pointing out the necessity for complete independence to the Holy See without seeking to explain just what shape this ought to take in view of existing conditions or how the present situation could be brought into practical harmony with Catholic views. He would however wish the privilege of setting forth some negative conditions of the problem and more especially of showing the insufficiency of the Italian Law of Guarantees to accomplish its avowed purpose as to safeguard the necessary independence and dignity of the Holy Father. This matter is very imperfectly understood even by Catholics and most Protestants in this country who know anything about the subject misconceive both the scope and the sanction of the Law of Guarantees. While Bonaparte does not suppose that any paper he could write would clear up all these erroneous impressions, he believes the attempt may be of some good.

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1889 Aug. 19
Cantwell, Father J(ohn): Nottingham, England
to (Henry F. Brownson): (Detroit, Michigan)

Brownson's letter reached Father Cantwell this evening and he will spare up his salary and perquisites to obtain a complete set of Brownson's works, trusting that Brownson will then have a full set on hand, as he does not want the trouble of sending for a few at a time.

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1889 Aug. 19
Lawler, John: Prairie du Chien, Wis(consin)
to H(enry) F. Brownson: (Detroit, Michigan)

Brownson's request of Lawler to prepare a paper on transportation and colonization to be read at the Catholic Congress in November has just been received. He hastens to reply that the finds it quite impracticable for him to do so because of other duties. He hopes for the indulgent consideration of the committee and the most complete success of the Congress.

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1889 Aug. 19
O'Callaghan, Hugh: Currie, Minn(esota)
to H(enry) F. Brownson: Detroit, Michigan

To prevent any inconvenience, O'Callaghan writes at once to inform Brownson that John Sweetman is in Europe at present and will not return before October. His last letter was from the Hebrides, where he was cruising.

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1889 Aug. 20
Nester, John F.: Baraga, Mich(igan)
to James F. Edwards: Paris, France

He had been wondering why he did not hear from Edwards. Nester's success as a business man has been very good. He has heard from Kathleen only once this summer. Commencement at Notre Dame this year was grand.

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1889 Aug. 20
Onahan W(illiam) J.: Chicago, (Illinois)
to H(enry) F. Brownson: (Detroit, Michigan)

Onahan has just telegraphed to Bishop (John S.) Foley, requesting him to suggest the place of meeting in Detroit. As several bishops are likely to be present, he may naturally desire the meeting to be held in his own house. Onahan metJudge (Thomas J.) Semmes of New Orleans yesterday and invited him to attend the Detroit meeting. Major John D. Keiley Jr., has been added to the committee on organization.(Henry J.) Spaunhorst cannot come to the meeting, as he has to preside over a German convention in Cleveland the same day. (Daniel J.) Rudd is in Switzerland.

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1889 Aug. 20
O'Neill, Felix: Willimantic, Connecticut
to Father(Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

O'Neill submits an article for the Ave Maria.

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1889 Aug. 21
Aloysius, Sister M.: Ursuline Convent, Toledo, (Ohio)
to Mrs. P. (Eliza) Edwards: Toledo, Ohio

Father P. O'Brien told tham of the great loss Mrs. Edwards has sustained. He related the circumstances of the happy death he had witnessed. They express their sympathy and offer prayers. (Note: This manuscript was found among James F. Edwards' papers.)

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1889 Aug. 21
Dutton, (Ira B.) Joseph: Kalawao, Molokai, Sandwich Islands
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Dutton sends Hudson Father (Joseph) Damien (De Veuster's) confessional stole. With it he sends (Charles Warren) Stoddard the center of the principal altar card of a set in use until recently. He has Father Wendelin (Moellers') full permission to do this. Mother Marianne leaves Dutton to represent her in the management of the Boy's Home. She will soon have three sisters to help her, while Dutton has one helper, John Gaiser, a German and a leper. He contracted leprosy from a bite by a vicious native leper. They have a few representatives from every corner of the globe, but most of their patients are natives. Father (Lambert) Conrardy returned from the Honolulu hospital, but has not recovered from his illness. Mother Marianne is at Kalaupapa at the Girls Home. She has four sisters there and hopes to have two more so as to station three sisters at the Boys'Home and three at the Girls' Home. Twenty-nine new patients arrived last Sunday, this brings the total to 1,170. About 900 lepers have been received in the last two years. Probably some two to three hundred more have to be gathered up. They are nearly finished with the church. Brother James (Sinnott) who was there several months, has departed for Australia. Sister Lawrence (Miss Katie McKinzie) put Dutton in correspondence with Herman Justi of Nashville, who had lately returned from Norway with a fund of information about leprosy. Through him Dutton put the President of the Board of Health in touch with Doctor Hanson of Norway, who has had experience with leprosy and who offers to come to Molokai. His letters were published in the Honolulu newspaper and the government in a recent declaration of policy demanded by the people, referred to the facts learned from Norway to support their policy regarding lepers. Dr. (Godwyn) Swift brought more pictures. If Hudson sends some to Mrs. Moran, insert one of the altar pictures. If he writes to Doctor (Prince Albert) Morrow, he might send one of the church.

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1889 Aug. 21
Hudson, C.S.C., Father Daniel E.: Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
to (Henry F.) Brownson: (Detroit, Michigan)

Hudson shall send Brownson 30 Copies of the pamphlet. The Passage to which Brownson refers makes an excellent point. It is so like Brownson to quote St. Gregory, but so unlike him not to give the reference. Hudson would like to quote it for the benefit of other sufferers.

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1889 Aug. 21
S(toddard) C(harles) W(arren): Covington, K(entuck)y
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Upon arriving in New York, Stoddard intended to write Hudson but the ship was crowded and the passage disagreeable. Hudson is asked to send the books recently ordered that were suggested by (Maurice Francis) Egan.. The address of F(rancis) Marian Crawford is given.

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1889 Aug. 21
Tuttle, Lucius: New York, (New York)
to William J. Onahan: Ch(ica)go, (Illinois)

Onahan's rate reduction request will be granted on fare and a third certificate plan. He is asked to wire name and address of person that will endorse certificates if he will not do so himself. (Railroad Correspondence.)

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1889 Aug. 22
Fleming, W(illiam): New York, (New York)
to W(illia)m J. Onahan: Chicago, Ill(inois)

A stamp bearing facsimile of Onahan's signature may be used for endorsing certificates. Also attached, Page of instructions, also signed, and 2 certificates. (Railroad Correspondence.)

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1889 Aug. 22
Foy, Peter L.: St. Louis, (Missouri)
to (Henry F.) Brownson: (Detroit, Michigan)

What can be the purpose of the proposed September meeting? He can think of nothing that cannot be done by the committees. (Archbishop John Ireland) can hardly expect to reverse the hard work of Brownson. It would be wise to confine themselves to a few topics and to direct their energies to laying a foundation for future meetings. He cannot come to the meeting because of family matters. He is not surprised at (William J.) Onahan's refusal; Onahan stated if he did write, he would not submit the paper to the committee. He wishes Brownson would invite Conde (B.) Pallen to write an article on "Catholic Philosophy in America". They might pass a resolution of sympathy to Cardinal (CharlesMarital-Allemand) Lavigerie and his anti-slavery movement. (Daniel A.) Rudd does not have enough information on the subject to give a complete paper. He speaks of the problem of a paper on the Roman Question. The trouble stems from two things: want of confidence in the laity, and apprehension that bold action on the part of Catholics may provoke demonstrations of hostility from the great Protestant bodies of the country. There is an immense amount of latent bigotry in the sectarian churches. Lack of confidence in the class of laymen connected with the Congress is irrational; there is more to fear from prelates and monks. Protestantism is a lost cause, rapidly disappearing in thick fogs of agnosticism. If Brownson runs into any difficulty in the meeting, he should refer the matter to the arbitration of Archbishop (Patrick J.) Ryan. On the Roman Question the aid of Bishops (Francis Silas) Chatard or (William G.) McCloskey would help since they lived in Rome for some time.

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1889 Aug. 22
Oppenlander, Carl: Baden-Baden, (Germany)
to J(ames) F. Edwards: Paris, (France)

He sent the two boxes to Rotterdam. Authorization from the American consul is needed to send the goods to New York. If the value is less than 200 marks, no declaration is needed. If Edwards sends the balance of 190 marks, he will declare the goods to be under 200 marks.

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1889 Aug. 22
Starr, Eliza Allen: Durand, Illinois
to Father(Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

The announcement that Starr was appointed one of the directors of the Queen Isabella Association for the forthcoming celebration of 1892 startled her. She may ask Hudson for the loan of some books from his library.

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1889 Aug. 23
S(toddard), C(harles) W(arren): Covington, K(entuck)y
to Father(Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

The night before last, Stoddard had a long talk with Bishop (Camillus P. Maes). Stoddard is sending Hudson a souvenir from Munich, Germany which he recently visited. He asks Hudson to send the papers on early life in California.

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1889 Aug. 23
Tracy, Sara C.: Lansingburgh, (New York)
to FatherD(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.: (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Her attention was called to be an article in the Century entitled "The White Cowl". She thought that the life of a real Trappist might do some good, in contrast with this imaginary one. She asks Hudson to retain the manuscript she sent until she writesFather (Joseph) Loyzance, S.J., now superior at Kayser Island to ask if he can help her about it.

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1889 Aug. 24
Dougherty, Daniel: Newport, R(hode) I(sland)
to Henry F. Brownson: Detroit, (Michigan)

Dougherty regrets exceedingly that it will not be in his power to prepare a paper on labor or on any theme. His vacation will shortly end and then professional duties will absorb his time. He most cordially applauds the call. It will be a fitting opportunity for the Catholic laity of the United States to formally avow their devotion to Holy Mother Church while respectfully asserting their imperishable love of country-—fidelity to constitutional liberty and pre-eminent claim to historic association with all the glories that have sprung from the discovery of American. While he will not be able to take an active part in the proceedings of the Congress he hopes to attend as a silent member.

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1889 Aug. 24
Foote, Mark M.: Chicago, Ill(inois)
to Father D(aniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.: Notre Dame, Indiana

Foote gratefully acknowledges receipt of the book "Short cut to the Church". He was struck at its simplicity, its clear directions of common sense and reason. His mother is in Chicago helping his grief stricken sister, Helen, whose infant daughter died recently.

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1889 Aug. 24
Keane, Bishop John J.: Washington, D(istrict of) C(olumbia)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

The pictures need to be in Washington by November first. Keane wishes (Luigi) Gregori would frame them appropriately. To indicate the centennial character of the year, the dates 1789-1889 should be placed on the frame. As W. was alive in '89, the circular about his death would hardly be appropriate in the Archbishop's hands; hence he thinks it best to make it a letter from Pope Pius VI. Keane has not heard from (Charles Warren) Stoddard since his return.

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1889 Aug. 24
Semmes, Tho(ma)s J.: Chicago, (Illinois)
to H(enry) F. Brownson: Detroit, (Michigan)

Semmes received Brownson's letter of the 22nd but had no time to reply before leaving the Springs. He is here to attend the meeting of the American Bar Association to be held next Monday. It will be impossible for him to write the paper Brownson desires. He will be engaged in the Supreme Court in the letter part of October and will require the month of September to prepare briefs and arguments in cases coming on in that Court and will spend most of that month in Washington. He may have to organize some cases in the Supreme Court of Louisiana early in November and thus may not attend the Congress. The Catholic press in New Orleans and Ohio are complaining that they have been ignored. He asks if Brownson cannot remedy that.

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1889 Aug. 25
Chatard, F(rancis) S(ilas), Bishop of Vincennes: Indianapolis, (Indiana)
to W(illia)m J. Onahan: (Chicago, Illinois)

Chatard thanks Onahan for the printed circular regarding the distribution of cards for the lay members of the Catholic Congress, and for the ten cards enclosed. He asks for a copy of a document, telling of the matter to be treated in the Congress. He hopes that the Congress will be a fruitful good. (Note: Onahan asks that Mr. Brownson send the desired information. Signed W. J. O.)

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1889 Aug. 25
Augustine, Sister St.:
Ursuline Convent (Toledo, Ohio)
to Mrs. (P.) Edwards:

With feelings of deepest regret and sorrow, she extends their heartfelt sympathy. Our dear Lord has required a great sacrifice of Mrs. Edwards. (Note: This manuscript was found among James F. Edwards' papers.)

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1889 Aug. 26
Atteridge, A. Hilliard: London, (England)
to FatherDaniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.: Notre Dame, Indiana

Atteridge acknowledges receipt of the remittance and thanks Hudson for the kind terms in which he wrote about his contribution to the Ave Maria.

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1889 Aug. 27
Anderson, Annette: Greenwich, (England)
to FatherDaniel (E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Anderson submits an article for the Ave Maria.

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1889 Aug. 27
Dormer, James H.: Buffalo, (New York)
to Henry F. Brownson: Detroit, Mich(igan)

Dormer regrets he cannot assume the duty of reading the proposed paper on temperance at the coming Congress of Catholic laymen. He would much like to place before the people in a quiet conservative tone and largely along the lines laid down by the Hierarchy at their last plenary meeting from a lay and citizen point of view, what a bane to them and a barrier to the progress of the Church are the drink habit and the drink traffic; but he finds his health so precarious that he can assume no future duty with any certainty of being able to perform it. In justice to all interests he is therefore constrained to decline with regret the honourable work Brownson offers him. He is pleased that the scope of the Congress' action has been enlarged and he has the fullest confidence that the second thoughts of Brownson and associates who are to meet next month will make no mistake in adding to the hastily made and circumscribed program such topics as large minded American Catholics, with comprehensive ideas of how much the Church's future depends on lay character and action; may see fit to select. He agrees that one aim of the Congress should be to instruct and aid the poorer classes, and he will be astonished if a body of representative Catholic gentlemen fails to put itself on record on this and kindred subjects and formulates in a practical, kindly and sympathetic way some plan and precepts which will win the affection of the classes to their representatives in Congress. (M.W.) O'Brien's earnest efforts at the last meeting to have labour and capital or some kindred subject on the program had object largely in view. Domer thanks the Committee for the honour they have done him and prays that God's wisdom may continue to animate Brownson and his associates.

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1889 Aug. 27
Fendrich, Laura Gertrude: Evansville, Indiana
to (James F.) Edwards: (Paris, France)

She is scarcely able to write for she is prostrate over the death of her father. They cannot become resigned for it was so sudden. She describes his illness and death.

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1889 Aug. 27
Monaghan, J. C.: United States Consulate, Mannheim, Germany
to James F. Edwards: (Paris, France)

Goods less than $50 value need no invoice unless sent under bend inland.Ho gives instructions about sending the goods to New York.

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1889 Aug. 27
Onahan, W(illiam) J.: Chicago, (Illinois)
to Henry F. Brownson: Detroit, (Michigan)

Onahan takes it for granted that the meeting of the committees will be held at Bishop (John S.) Foley's houses and asks if he is right. The Bishop called. on him a few days ago and invited him to accept his hospitality while in Detroit; but that cannot be for longer than the day of the meeting. The Mayor is in the East for a couple of weeks and Onahan cannot remain away beyond a single day. He forgot to ask the Bishops' coming that it will be as suggested above.

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1889 Aug. 28
Ascension, Mother M.: Notre Dame, Indiana
to J(ames) F. Edwards: (Rome, Italy)

She is delighted that Edwards' trip is proving such a delightful source of enjoyment. She wrote Edwards of the unsatisfactory state of things and Father's (Edward Sorin) consequent disappointment. She has just been informed of the death of Edwards' father. Many prayers and masses will be said here. Father Sorin begs her to convey his sympathies.

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1889 Aug. 28
Glore, T. I.: Madison, (Wisconsin)
to (Henry F.) Brownson: (Detroit, Michigan)

Glore has kept Brownson's letter under advisement; but reflection has confirmed his first impression that he can never make a competent teacher in Israel and so begs leave to decline. He will follow the proceedings of the Congress with great interest and wishes it all success.

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1889 Aug. 28
McSorley & Son, John A.: New York, New York
to J(ames) F. Edwards: Paris, France

They will forward the goods as requested to Brother Celestine of Notre Dame.

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1889 Aug. 28
(Seton), Monsignor Robert: Derwich-upon-Tweed, (Scotland)
to Wil(liam Seton: Cambridge, Massachusetts)

Today is his birthday; he is 50 years old. He wants to tell Wil how much he loves him and how sorry he is for the bitter answers he has given him at times. Last Sunday he lectured at Father Smythe's church on the Holy Land and spent a few hours with him and a Dr. Fraser. On Monday he visited Flodden Field and the ruins of Norham Castle and other ancient and interesting places. He sends Wil a twig from a tree on the battlefield. Yesterday, he visited Coedingham once so famous for its priory. It was 34 years ago that they all looked at those very ruins from the steamer's deck. Father and Emily are gone; Wil, Liz, and Robert remain. One thing more than all makes Robert feel the bitterness of being poor and that is not being able to entertain people, to return kindnesses. They have no home. That is the reason he so seldom accepts invitations and the hospitality of people he has met in Europe. He has no intention of returning to York to see the Crawhalls or Cayleys. He takes the train for Bamborough to visit the castle and see Grace Darling's tomb in the churchyard. He sends love to Sally and all the family particularly Aunt Kate (Mother Catherine Seton); it is her birthday too.

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1889 Aug. 29
(Barnada y Aguilar), Archbishop (Francesco): Santiago, Cuba
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

He is grateful for the copy of the Ave Maria which Hudson sent.

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1889 Aug. 29
Brownson, H(enry) F.: Detroit, Mich(igan)
to Father J(oseph) P. Roles: Chicago, (Illinois)

On the boat from Duluth to Detroit, Brownson read "Actualities" by the Abbe Aubin, a work just suited for the times, answering the objections to religion based on modern scientific investigations so completely that one regrets the want of a similar work in English. Some parts of the book, especially in the last half, are better suited to France then to this country, and it would be better to publish the first half first. They works for the Catholic Congress is going on and competent writers are engaged on most of the topics. Brownson is the chairman of the committee on papers and has found the greatest difficulty with the labour question and anti-Christian societies. Perhaps Roles could suggest some persons for these. They are a little afraid to have (Terence V.) Powderly on the labour question, which might be divided into two questions—on the rights and duties of capital and the rights and duties of labour. The difficulty about the anti-Christian societies is that those who are willing to tell the truth don't seem to be well informed, and those who know the most about them are prevented by considerations of personal interest. No one would be as competent as Roles to treat the labour question from the true standpoint, assorting the rights of the laborer as well as his duties. If he would write out such a paper and give it to some layman to father, he would render a great service to the Catholic body. It is against the rule of the committee to have any papers credited to the clergy. They may be ordered by the bishops to have papers by priests, but they will argue and protest against it. There is danger of the Congress becoming a mere ecclesiastical bureau, which would deprive it of all power of doing any good. There is want of confidence in laymen on the part of some of the bishops who want to supervise every detail and thus impede free action. Confidentially, Brownson is afraid (William J.) Onahan is not to be relied on to stick to anything the bishops object to, and has no broad views of what the laity could do for religion if they were encouraged to act freely and spontaneously. The bishops have already caused them to make many changes, afterwards found they had made mistakes, and then wanted theoriginal program carried out, but never hinted at a consciousness that they had caused a deviation from it. Onahan is too anxious to agree with them and to secure influence. It is hard to find anyone who can devote himself to a great work, unbiassed by considerations of personal profit. (M.W.) O'Brien has just heard from Father (Henry) Schutjes, who is surrounded by a churchful of relatives. His eldest brother — 79 — is just dedicating his new church. (In the Henry F. Brownson papers).

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1889 Aug. 29
McMillan, C.S.P., Father Tho(ma)s: New York, (New York)
to Henry F. Brownson: (Detroit, Michigan)

The convention of the Catholic Young Men"s Societies will listen to an essay on Orestes A. Brownson written by a delegate of the Manhattan Alumni Society, W(illia) a Boland. Father McMillan would like to have a short letter from Brownson to read to the delegates, unless he has already sent one to the secretary. If Brownson thinks well of the suggestion he may address the letter to the Brownson lyceum, Providence, R. I.

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1889 Aug. 29
S(tanfield), F(lora) L(ouise): South Bend, (Indiana)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Stanfield thanks Hudson for the books and the money handed her by the commissioner. She plans to write an account of her trip up the Saguenay.

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1889 Aug. 29
S(toddard), C(harles) W(arren): Cov(ington), K(entuck)y
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

The package of books Hudson sent is a treasure. It was kind of Egan to autograph his book. Stoddard requests copies of the Ave Maria containing his letters about "Padre Augustino" and "Francesco".

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1889 Aug. 30
Foy, Peter L.: St. Louis, (Missouri)
to (Henry F.) Brownson: (Detroit, Michigan)

He sees that a Catholic convention is to be held in New England and that (William J.) Onahan is to deliver an address; if Onahan has the time to do that, he should have time to give a paper at the Congress. He advises that nothing be done about it, Since it might advertise the discord in the committee. He thought Archbishop (Patrick J.) Ryan, the first pulpit orator in America, would give the oration at the inaguration instead of Bishop Gilmour; the reason may be that Ryan is coming west in the Fall for some lectures. He reminds Brownson of Conde (B.) pallen; Foy thinks Pallen over rated from the intellectual point of view, but that is not the general opinion in St. Louis. He saw notice of holding an International Catholic Congress; if held on a colossal scale it would be a good thing, otherwise not. The movement could culminate in a pilgrimage to the vatican; he discusses these possibilities. He is astonished to hear that the German Catholic Press is hostile to the congress; they deferred so scrupulously to the feelings of the German in Detroit, it is surprising. What they did was at the request of (Henry J.) Spaunhorst. He hopes the Catholic editors will hold a convention of their own; they are the only ones who can tell half the truths necessary to be told in order to reform the Catholic Press.

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1889 Aug. 30
Fraser, W(illia)m E.: Buffalo, N(ew) Y(ork)
to William J. Onahan: Chicago, Ill(inois)

In references to rate reductions granted to those attending the Catholic congress, Fraser would like to know the names of those from Western New York, and Pennsylvania in order that information may be forwarded to them. Train information is given. (Railroad Correspondence.)

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1889 Aug. 30
Onahan, W(illiam) J.: Chicago, (Illinois)
to H(enry) F. Brownson: Detroit, (Michigan)

Bishop (John S.) Foley telegraphed Onahan this morning that the meeting will be at his residence. Onahan suggests that the earlier in the day they get to work the better. He suggests nine o'clock. He believies they can get through all right in a few hours. If necessary they could hold two sessions, forenoon and afternoon. Neither (Henry J.) Spaunhorst nor (Daniel A.) Rudd will be present; perhaps Major ( ) Kirby may come on.

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1889 Aug. 30
Oppenlander, Carl: Baden-Baden, (Germany)
to J(ames) F. Edwards: Paris, (France)

He finds no other way to send the goods than he suggested in his letter.

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1889 Aug. 30
Ten Broeck, R.S.H., E(lizabeth): (Torresdale, Pennsylvania)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

Sister sends the sketch "Answered Prayer".Father (Ralph) Dewey, S.J. is going to Europe for his tertianship. Father Murphy,(S.J.) replaced him as editor. Father (Francis X.) Brady, S.J. is one of the editors of the Review to be issued at Fordham.

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1889 Aug. 31
Donahoe, Patrick: Boston, (Massachusetts)
to (William J.) Onahan: (Chicago, Illinois)

Circular received. Donahoe regrets it is impossible for him to attend the proposed meeting of prominent Catholics in Detroit. He likes the project and wishes it every success. He has passed the Circular to the Catholic University. They may send it on. (In the Henry F. Brownson Collection).

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1889 Aug. 31
Helbing, Ludwig: Nurnberg, (Germany)
to J(ames) F. Edwards: Vienna, (Austria)

The U. S. Consul does not know anything about the Notre Dame University. Helbing thought Edwards would accept his proposal to pay part of the bill in advance and the rest when the goods arrived at Notre Dame. He is in need of money on account of paying for the tapestry he bought for Edwards.

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1889 Aug. 31
Richardson, M(arion) M(uir): (Morrison, Colorado?)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.): (Notre Dame, Indiana)

The protest against removing the Utes is growing into a storm that will be heard in Congress. At the present time Richardson is in Colorado and will return to Utah Monday. They have fine prospects for their country. Denver parties are putting in a $40,000 ditch at Green River and the railroad is expected in another year.

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1889 Aug. 31
Semmes, Tho(ma)s J.: New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
to H(enry) F. Brownson: (Detroit, Michigan)

Semmes has Brownson's kind letter inviting him to pay him a visit at Detroit, for which he thanks him. His wife's mother is dangerously sick in Montgomery, Alabama, and he is summoned there by telegram from his wife, and leaves tonight. He regrets exceedingly his inability to accept Brownson's invitation.

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1889 Aug. 31
(Seton), Monsignor Robert: Edinburgh, (Scotland)
to Wil(liam Seton: Cambridge, Massachusetts)

He arrived in Edinburgh yesterday; it is one of the cleanest and best built cities in Great Britain. Will is to tell Tom that he intends to give up traveling first class. He sat on the proper side to see their family places. Since writing from Derwich he made a trip to Bamborough Castle and one to Lindisfarne. He found letters for him at the hotel; Liz's was among them. He is glad things are going on well; he will miss poor Hal. His passage is taken on the Wisconsin which leaves Liverpool October 5. He would like to see a copy of the Freeman's Journal which contained his sermon at Jerusalem. Father Carew, Seton's assistant, wrote that he had read it there. He found Miss Ford, although an ardent Nationalist, one of the most kindhearted and best informed woman on the Pilgrimage. he called on her in Paris and will do so again in New York. he encloses young Brougham's letter (no enclosure) from Lord D's place; Seton may stop off there as he goes south.

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1889 Aug. 31
Synnot, Mark Seton: Ballymoyer, Newtown, Hamilton, Ireland
to Monsignor (Robert Seton: Edinburgh, Scotland)

Synnot heard through his sister, Mrs. Crawhall of York that (Seton) would like to see this place and the portrait of one of the Berry girls. The only portrait there is of Mrs. Seton. It would be a pleasure for Synnot and his wife to receive (Seton) for a few days. He will have (Seton) met at any train (Seton) fixes to arrive by.

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1889 Aug. 31
Stephan, Father J( )A.: Custer, Montana
to W(illiam) J. Onahan: (Chicago, Illinois)

Stephan has recived Onahan's letter of the 18th. He will be unable to be in Detroit on Sept. 4. He warns Onahan against a Mr. Deuster (?) of Milw(aukee), who is included on the list. Stephan charges that Deuster is no practical Catholic, that he has made speeches in Congress in favour of the Jews, yet had at no time a desire to help Catholics, even if asked. He is in that great Catholic Congress, what Pontius Pilate is in the Apostles creed. Stephan mentions this so that Onahan will not confide in Deuster nor assign him a prominent place. Mr. Spaunhorst knows that Deuster is only a nominal Catholic. Stephan asks his name to be kept from mention. He shall attend to Onahan's wish to have indians in full costume to be present at the Catholic Congress. It will take him ten days to finish a school inspection; and will visit Onahan on his return to the East. He asks to be remembered to Archbishop Ireland, Bishop Foley, Mr. O'Brien and all mutual friends.

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