1891 Dec. 1
Aloysius, Sister M.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
She heard that Edwards was going to the celebration at St. Louis so she did not invite him to the entertainment. She was mortified when she heard that he was home.
XI-1-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1891 Dec. 1
Aloysius, Sister M.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
She wrote him a note telling him that she heard that he went to St. Louis and therefore she did not invite him to the entertainment.
XI-1-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1891 Dec. 1
Crosscup and West Engraving Company
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
They thank Hudson for calling attention to the mistake in his bill. They send a corrected bill, and also one for Columbus. They are sorry the Madonna picture is not satisfactory. William R. West, president, signs.
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1891 Dec. 1
Poettken, (Father) F. A.:
Danville, Ill(inois)
to (James F.) Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
He hopes Edwards will find all things of the Museum that Edwards gave him for his exposition all right. They made $1000 for their new school.
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1891 Dec. 1
Richards, W(illia)m:
Washington, D.C.
to (Henry F.) Brownson:
(Detroit, Michigan)
Richards met (Claudio) Jannet at Major (Edmund) Mallet's but could not understand his French or English fully. He was here about three days, then left for New York and sailed at once for France. He invites Brownson to visit him in Washington. He would have written sooner but he has been occupied since reading Leslie Stephen on Cardinal Newman and Salter's "Another View of Newman" in writing an essay —12 pages of which he sends Brownson. He wants to know whether, after the Vatican Council, (Orestes A. Brownson) modified his mode of expression as to how man got the idea of God. He quotes from the Review of 1852 and also from his "Refutation of Atheism", which says "we think we have shown, it—reason—did not, and perhaps could not, have originated the Idea of God, and asks whether he put in the 'perhaps' because of the Vatican decree and if there are other passages which might illustrate the same thing. He also wishes to know if any quotations from Dr. Brownson conflict with the Vatican decree; his nephew Father (J. Havens) Richards, president of Georgetown College and a thorough Jesuit in philosophy, says the Brownson quotations are wholly indefensible, and argues from the assumption that God might have left man in a state of nature and might have attained to an idea of God from nature. Richards asks Brownson for advice on the whole matter.
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(18)91 Dec. 2
Bohn, C.SS.R., Father Matthew:
New York, (New York)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
During the month of October Bohn has done good work for the angels. He asks Hudson for some of the old cut or the new cut, if he has any left.
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1891 Dec. 2
Edes, Ella:
Rome, (Italy)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She received the Postal order and paid the artist. The portrait of Mgr. (Ignatius) Persico, (Om. Cap.) is considered a great success. She relates a story in connection with the picture of Persico, his rudeness, etc. It is the general opinion that Persico's term of office at Propaganda will not redound to the benefit of that institution; he is too old-foggy. Father Bernard Smith, O.S.B., Pro-Rector of the American College finally allowed his portrait to be taken when he learned that it would appear among those connected with the Church in America.
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1891 Dec. 2
Shea, John Gilmary:
Elizabeth, N(ew) J(ersey)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He is gradually becoming weaker. To complete his fourth volume tasks all his strength. He looked long and anxiously for the Catholic Mirrors, etc. but had to go on as best he could. He has about 60 pages to write; then he gives up for good. He had to pawn and mortgage everything to raise money to get the volume out. (Enclosed is a note in Edwards' hand: Edwards asked several times about sending on the papers referred to. Edwards did not realize Shea's suffering was so intense.
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1891 Dec. 3
Dana, Henrietta Channing:
Cambridge, Mass(achusetts)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
By the advice of Archbishop (John Joseph) Williams, Dana asks space in the Ave Maria for a devotion, that of the Blue Scapular of the Immaculate Conception. She sends a sketch of the devotion.
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1891 Dec. 3
Dunne, E(dmeund) F.:
N(ew) Y(ork), New York
to H(enry) F. Brownson:
Detroit, Mich(igan)
Dunne has written Bangs and Co. to send Brownson a catalogue of book sales and notes some Brownson might like to have, which he will pick up for him.
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1891 Dec. 3
Hammer, O.S.F., Father Bonaventure:
Lafayette, Ind(iana)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
Hammer has no more copies of Ben Hur at his disposal. Perhaps Lew Wallace at Crawfordsville could accomodate Hudson.
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1891 Dec. 3
Nester, John F.:
Baraga, Mich(igan)
to James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
His business correspondence causes him to neglect his personal correspondence. He thinks he can spend a day with Edwards. Everything at Baraga is like a graveyard. Their woods work is successfully started. He met Fred Jewett in Chicago. The cigarette again has a hold on Nester.
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1891 Dec. 3
Walton, Genevieve M.:
Ypsilanti, Michigan
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Walton can get the pictures or Madonnas in six weeks. She will send copies of three orders she has recently filled. She filled an order for Mother Annunciata, (C.S.C.), from which Hudson might get some suggestions.
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1891 Dec. 4
Hyde, John:
Detroit, Michigan
to (William J.) Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
Onahan is his great source of information. Hyde, being unable to attend the meeting at St. Louis, asks Onahan to supply the facts; he is able to gain little definite information from Hughes. He would like to be correctly informed on what was done about the Catholic Congress—not for use of the Michigan Catholic, but for himself. Hyde prides himself as being the first in the United States to have furnished the Vatican and the American College in Rome with the announcement of the first Congress, through the Michigan Catholic, and this information was furnished by Onahan, but Hyde doesn't want Onahan to think he would be previous again. Hughes told him that Mrs. Potter Palmer has refused to allow the Queen Isabella Association to make the desired exhibit at the World's Fair. Miss Starr is the source of this information. Hyde asks to be posted on that, too. He hopes Onahan liked his remarks on Lady Aberdeen and the Irish lace makers. He is told that Archbishop Ireland is pleased with his articles on the "Faribault Plan."
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1891 Dec. 4
Parsons, Father Reuben:
Longue Pointe, Que(bec)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Parsons can prepare "Richelieu" and "Louis XI". He wants to have the 300th page included. He has intended to write a paper on the religious side of Columbus' career.
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1891 Dec. 4
Rhodius, M.:
Indianapolis, (Indiana)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She is sorry to hear that Edwards is not feeling well. Her health is much improved.
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1891 Dec. 5
Hughes, William H.:
Detroit, Michigan
to W(illia)m J. Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
Hughes regrets his inability to see Onahan on Thursday morning before leaving St. Louis for home. Onahan is asked to send by Tuesday whatever news he may have for publication regarding the coming Catholic Congress.
IX-1-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 16mo. - {1}
1891 Dec. 5
Bourke, Mary Nester:
Detroit, (Michigan)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She sends the results of her mother's last session with the photographer. They are looking forward to Edwards' Christmas visit.
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1891 Dec. 5
Gentry, Dr. W(illiam) D.:
Anniston, Ala(bama)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He trusts that Edwards is much improved in health. If Edwards will visit the electric light plant and sit for 40 minutes a day near the belt that runs the dynamos, he will be filled with electricity which will give him more vitality than any other thing.
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(18)91 Dec. 5
Seton, Monsignor R(o)b(er)t:
(Jersey City Heights, New Jersey)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Seton has not seen the article Edwards refers to, but will order the Herald of that date. Seton sends a prayer for public authorities which he composed in (18)89. He believes that he is the first pastor in Jersey City who took religious notice of Thanksgiving Day. Seton does not know if he ever sent Edwards that prayer he composed when President (James A.) Garfield was shot and the note he received from the President's secretary. If not he must hunt up and send it; that Memorial Hall is a great refuge.
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1891 Dec. 6
(Mullany, F.S.C.), Brother Azarias:
Providence, R(hode) I(sland)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Brother will be sojourning for a few weeks. The Bishop readily gave his imprimatur. The suggestions Hudson made may be inserted in a future edition. Brother's paper for the International Journal of Ethics is completed.
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1891 Dec. 7
Cahill, Andrew:
Chicago, (Illinois)
to W(illiam) J. Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
Cahill, directed by Rev. (James J.) McGovern, asks Onahan to furnish any information respecting the "Catholic Representation at the World's Fair."
IX-1-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1891 Dec. 7
Daniel, J.:
Paris, (France)
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, (C.S.C.):
Notre Dame, Indiana
He sends three other prints of Mother Inviolata Langlois' Visitation and Annunciation after Holbein.
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1891 Dec. 7
Hagarty, C.:
South Bend, (Indiana)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He asks the date of the Christmas vacation.
XI-1-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1891 Dec. 7
Henry, John S.:
Cincinnati, O(hio)
to (James F. Edwards):
Notre Dame, Indiana)
He was glad to hear from Edwards. He would like very much to spend a few days at Notre Dame with Lilly. Charley is studying civil engineering now.
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1891 Dec. 7
Van Dyke, Father Ernest:
Detroit, Mich(igan)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Van Dyke asks Hudson to come and spend Christmas with him.
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1891 Dec. 7
Wile, Jacob:
La Porte, Ind(iana)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
Wile explains the delay in answering Hudson's favor. Several years ago Father Sorin presented Wile with a book entitled "Missionary Labors of Fathers (Jacques) Marquette, (S.J.), (Rene) Menard, (S.J.), and (Claude) Allouez, (S.J.) in the Lake Superior regions". Wile spent the last two summers in that region. While on Mackinac Island he stopped with a prominent Catholic family named Murray. This name is mentioned in connection with the discovery of Marquette's grave on Point St. Ignace. Wile asks whether one or two copies of the book could be sent to Murray.
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1891 Dec. 8
Donahoe, Patrick:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Donahoe asks Hudson to send him some beads. He sends $1 for his intentions.
X-3-m - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
(18)91 Dec. 8
Families of America Publishing Company
New York, (New York)
to Monsignor (Robert) Seton:
(Jersey City Heights, New Jersey)
Publication of "Families of America" has been postponed for the present owing to the difficulty of obtaining material.
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(18)91 Dec. 8
S(toddard), C(harles) W(arren):
Washington, D(istrict of) C(olumbia)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Stoddard sends the copy Hudson asked for. He will get a half dozen letters from Scotland ready in the Christmas vacation. Hudson can arrange the Irish letters to suit himself. Stoddard has a jolly letter from Robert Buchanan, a copy of which he will send soon.
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1891 Dec. 8
Walton, Genevieve M.:
Ypsilanti, Michigan
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Walton received Hudson's favor. She is not quite certain if Hudson takes for granted that she knows the object for which he wishes the pictures. She could be of better service if she knew what she is working at.
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1891 Dec. 9
Donnelly, Eleanor C.:
Phil(adelphia, Pennsylvania)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
The Prioress of the Caremlite Convent, Boston, has urged Donnelly to write some lines on the prayer of St. John of the Cross. She sends some lines to the Ave Maria.
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1891 Dec. 10
(Mullany, F.S.C.), Brother Azarias:
Providence, R(hode) I(sland)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Brother is to remain at La Salle Academy for some time. He is replacing one of the brothers, Brother Josiah, who died. He will send the paper containing the funeral oration of Bishop Harkins. Archbishop Corrigan read Brother's article on the encyclical and was pleased with it.
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1891 Dec. 10
Vigroux, Father:
Tokyo, Japan
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Vigroux gratefully received the addresses of the different Catholic journals of the United States and Mexico. He will send to each journal a copy of the report which he sent to Hudson.
X-3-m - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1891 Dec. 12
Tiernan, F(rances) C(hristine Fisher):
Salisbury, N(orth) C(arolina)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Hudson's note with the article on "Our Lady of Guadalupe" reached Tiernan. She would have liked to write a longer article on the feast.
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1891 Dec. 13
Kain, Bishop John J(oseph):
Wheeling, W(est) V(irgini)a
to Archbishop (Michael Augustine Corrigan:
New York, New York)
Kain is in correspondence with several Protestant ministers. One who is very rank in his antiCatholic bigotry enclosed in one of his letters a slip from the Independent of the 3rd containing what purports to be some expressions of (Corrigan) about the teaching of the Church and the Holy Father. Before Kain writes again to this minister, he wishes to ascertain whether (Corrigan) has been correctly quoted.
I-1-i - A.L.S. (Photostat from Archdiocesan Archives of New York) - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}
1891 Dec. 13
Richards, W(illia)m:
Washington, D.C.
to H(enry) F. Brownson:
Detroit, Michigan
Richards was glad to get Brownson's letter which answered every point and asks if the 'perhaps' that he quoted from (Orestes A. Brownson) was written in view of the Vatican decree why it was not mentioned in some of his articles. The index does not show that he ever alluded to a decree on that point, and Richards thinks he used the word in consequence of the Papal requirement made on the Traditionalists. Probably his nephew (J. Havens Richards, S.J.) confused the latter with a decree of the Vatican Council. Anyhow, Brownson's confirmation of Richards' view that he will not change his language. He has sent the essay to his brother in Boston with some hope of getting it in the Arena, in which Father Salter's article on Newman appeared. He wants it published, in addition to its main purpose, because it calls attention to a number of Brownson's and (F. W.) Faber's articles. If Catholic writers would study and inwardly digest Brownson's theology, philosophy and logic, their ability to present the questions of the day in a masterly and convincing manner would greatly increase; and if agnostics could be induced to read him, they would get new ideas and might adopt his fundamental principles to give us the true science. Faber is entirely safe and immeasurably superior to Newman in philosophy and theology, and Richards has derived more benefit and satisfaction from his "The Creator and the Creature" and "The Blessed Sacrament" than from any other writer except Brownson. He gives the correct quotation of Faber's remark about the tree, and urges Brownson to visit him in Washington.
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1891 Dec. 14
Gregori, Fannie:
Florence, (Italy)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
The studio is almost ready but her father (Luigi Gregori) does not go there yet. She is anxious to see him at work. They are glad that Paul Wood is doing so well. It will do him good to come to Europe. He could manage with 100 francs a month in Italy. They will miss the Midnight Mass.
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1891 Dec. 14
Howard, Albert A.:
Cambridge, Mass(achusetts)
to Monsignor Robert Seton:
(Jersey City Heights, New Jersey)
Seton's letter to the Professor of Latin literature was referred to Howard. He knows of no recent annotated edition of the entire corpus of Latin classics. The most satisfactory edition is the "Bibliotheca Classica Latina" Paris 1819-1838. This edition comprises 144 volumes. A bound copy was sold a few years ago by Otto Harrassowitz in Leipzig for $75.
II-1-c - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1891 Dec. 14
Monarch, E. A.:
(Owensboro, Kentucky)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She learned through the boys that Edwards was quite sick and hopes that he is well and will be home with the boys.
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1891 Dec. 14
Roby, S. P.:
Chicago, Ill(inois)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
In behalf of her society (Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic) she thanks Edwards for his patriotic work.
XI-1-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1891 Dec. 15
Cherubim, Sister M.:
Notre Dame, (Indiana)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Mother wishes her to convey to Edwards her thanks for having the statue of the Blessed Margaret Mary re-touched.
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1891 Dec. 15
Hudson, C.S.C., Father Daniel E.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
to (Henry F. Brownson):
(Detroit, Michigan)
Brownson's manuscript is at hand, prompt and welcome. That statement has been repeated many times but Hudson cannot say by whom it was originally made—shocking figures truly, but he does not question their correctness. He hopes to send proofs of Brownson's article. P.S.: He may see him at Christmas.
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1891 Dec. 15
Twellmeyer, S.J., Father F(rancis) X.:
Spring Hill College,
Mobile, Ala(bama)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, (Indiana)
The unexpected receipt of the "Expiation" gave him great pleasure. They cannot generally hope to find such prompt charity at the hands of perfect strangers. He had the play copied and he now returns it.
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1891 Dec. 16
Keane, John J., Tit. Bishop of Ajasso:
Washington, D.C.
to W(illiam) J. Onahan:
Chicago, Ill(inois)
Bishop Keane asks the date of the meeting of the Executive Committee for the Catholic Congress in Chicago. Will it be possible to arrange it so that Archbishop (John) Ireland may attend? Ireland is leaving for Rome shortly after the Christmas holidays. It would be an excellent time for the meeting, since the importance of the Archbishop's advice is fully realized. Onahan is asked to write to the Archbishop on this and inform Fr. Keane.
IX-1-c - T.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {2}
1891 Dec. 16
Mannix, Mary E.:
San Diego, Calif(ornia)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Mannix is glad Hudson liked "The Florentine Mother". She will look for "Bouquet" among old papers. She feels that her children lack advantages there. Mannix does not forget the serial, but wants it to be good when it comes. She likes the "Pilot", and one does not miss (John Boyle) O'Reilly as one would have thought. Mannix believes the hero of "An Unfinished Story" in Harpers was Archibald Forbes. Richard Harding Davis has a career before him. (William Dean) Howells has not fulfilled the promise of his youth. She is sending Hudson a letter received from Dayton. (John B. Mannix) will return on the steamer tomorrow.
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1891 Dec. 17
Kain, Bishop John J(oseph):
Wheeling, W(est) V(irgini)a
to Archbishop (Michael Augustine Corrigan:
New York, New York)
Kain thanks (Corrigan) for his prompt reply. Kain, too, has been the victim of newspaper fiends whose words have called forth a letter of enquiry from the Propaganda.
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1891 Dec. 17
Paradis, Jobson (Emilien):
Paris, (France)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Paradis was a little spoiled at Notre Dame. He thinks he is alone at Paris, and he does not live in great luxury after the disappointment at Neuilly. The government will not allow him to teach, but the Fathers found him two lessons a week. He spoke twice to Father (Gilbert) Francais, (C.S.C.), and found him amiable and accomplished. Paris offers invaluable advantages for Paradis to pursue his art studies. Could he do any drawings for the Ave Maria? He sends a letter for Father Walsh.
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(18)91 Dec. 17
Seton, Will(iam) H.:
Emmitsburg, M(aryland)
to (Monsignor Robert Seton:
Jersey City Heights, New Jersey)
Last night the (St. Mary's) College Philomathian Society gave a play which was a great success. He encloses a programme (no enclosure). He has a Victor bicycle and he has improved very much physically. (He signs as) Nephew Will.
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1891 Dec. 17
Walworth, Father C(larence) A.:
Albany, N(ew) Y(ork)
to Sister Stanislaus:
Walworth received her letter and regrets being absent from the funeral of Bishop (Edgar P.) Wadhams. The Bishop was a kinsman and he had known him long and familiarly for fifty years. He understands that Sister Stanislaus intends to collect materials for a biography and asks him for letters he may have from the Bishop. He thinks he has two or three but cannot part with the one he received this autumn for a while. He hopes that she will hold to her purpose and have the biography done in her community. If so, he can furnish information about his career in the Protestant Episcopal Seminary in New York. He was with him also for half a year when he was deacon in the Episcopalian Church having jurisdiction over Essex Country. As Catholics they were associated at Albany until he became Bishop. He asks her to write again and he may be able to help her. The Bishop's life should be written since he was by no means a common sort of character.
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1891 Dec. 18
Fanning, W(illia)m J., Secretary:
New York, (New York)
to Richard H(enry) Clarke:
Clarke was duly elected President of the New York Catholic Protectory for the year 1892 at the annual meeting of the Board of Managers, December 17, 1891. Fanning asks Clarke to inform him of his acceptance as soon as possible.
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(18)91 Dec. 18
MacDonnell, Sister M(ary) Magdalene:
Lisbon, Portugal
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Hudson ought to have received the post office order from Paris. What grand news that the Ave Maria has 25,000 subscribers. The Franciscan (Sister Collecta, O.S.F.) nun who was arrested for poisoning a girl is still in prison. In Turkey there is more justice than in Catholic Portugal. The government appointed a commission to investigate the state of affairs in convents. Two weeks ago a young lady from Brooklyn offered herself as postulant. Sister sends a list of six new subscribers.
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(1891) (Dec. 18)
O'Kennedy, Father R(ichard):
Patrickswell, (Ireland)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
O'Kennedy received Hudson's letter and the brother's enclosure for two pounds. He got Hudson's relic of the Cure of Ars. He is thinking of (Father Reuben) Parsons because of an article for the Irish Eccl(esiastical) Record on the Church and divorce. The Dublin Freeman during its Parnellite rabies played hell to their morals. The hatred of the Revolution for the clergy did not exceed the hatred of the Parnellites today. Father (Matthew) Russell, (S.J.), is very unwell.
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1891 Dec. 19
Adams, C. Collard:
Waterbury, Conn(ecticut)
to Richard H(enry) Clarke:
(New York, New York)
Adams heard that Clarke was born in Washington and wants to know where. He is about to make a visit to his birthplace after an absence of twenty years. George Adams, his father, went there from Oxen Hill, M(arylan)d, just opposite Alexandria. They assisted in the founding of the Navy Yard Methodist Church. After graduating in New England, Adams became an Episcopal clergyman. Ten years ago he was received into the Church and is now engaged in newspaper work. He sold many of the Catholic Ch(urch) History edited by Clarke and, since learning Clarke is from Washington, Adams wants to look up Clarke's relatives. Adams owes much to his genial Irish school master, Mr. Shine, and he was a school mate of one of the Fenwicks. (P.S.) His brother, John G. Adams, lived at 8th and L.,N.W. from 1847 to ten years ago.
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1891 Dec. 19
Aloysius, Sister M.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
She was sorry she was not around when Edwards called the other day.
XI-1-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1891 Dec. 19
Cavanagh, Philip B.:
New York, (New York)
to Austin E. Ford:
(New York, New York)
Receipted bill for dues in the Catholic Club from Sep. 1891 to Sep. 1892.
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1891 Dec. 19
(Monarch), Lamar:
(Owensboro, Kentucky)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
They were met at the train by every Monarch in Owensboro. No one came to meet Charles. His mother wants Edwards to come Christmas day. (P.S.) Benita wishes to thank Edwards for advertizing her ointment.
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1891 Dec. 20
E(dwards), J(ames) F.:
Chicago, (Illinois)
to Lamer (Monarch:
Owensboro, Kentucky)
It was with difficulty that he got away from Indianapolis. It pleased him when Lamar wrote for "Education and the Higher Life". Edwards wants Lamar to read it thoughtfully. Last night he went to see "Natural Gas" but was disgusted with it. Such plays vitiate the public taste. Lamar's many noble qualities must not be marred by any imperfection.
XI-1-i - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1891 Dec. 20
Fendrich, Laura Gertrude:
Evansville, Ind(iana)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
She sends Edwards a little gift and asks him to tell Lamar (Monarch) to stop over when passing through Evansville. She saw Edwards' picture in the Freeman's Journal and never would have recognized him. They received cards to Mr. D. Taylor's wedding.
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1891 Dec. 21
Corrigan, Archbishop M(ichael) A.:
New York, (New York)
to W(illiam) J. Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
He has an engagement to meet with the Apostolate of the Press, a meeting arranged with his sanction some months ago; since other Bishops are expected, it would not be proper for him to be absent. Onahan should hold the meeting without any reference to his attendance. (In Group IV folder.)
IX-1-g - T.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1891 Dec. 21
H(udson, C.S.C.), Father D(aniel) E.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
to (Henry F. Brownson):
(Detroit, Michigan)
Hudson encloses proofs of Brownson's article, in which he will notice a change in the first sentence made in order to work in the initial, since Hudson has no fair 'I'. He hopes to be in Detroit Friday and asks Brownson to return the proofs as soon as it is convenient.
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1891 Dec. 21
Onahan, W(illiam) J(ames):
Chicago, (Illinois)
to Archbishop (John) Ireland:
(St. Paul, Minnestoa)
At the request of Archbishop P.A. Feehan, Onahan calls a meeting for the Executive Committee of the Catholic Congress for Jan. 6, 1892 at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Chicago, in order to determine the time for the Congress, to provide for the issuing of the Call and to appoint necessary committees, and to consider any other business.
IX-1-c - T.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {2}
1891 Dec. 21
Onahan, William J(ames):
Chicago, (Illinois)
to Archbishop John Ireland:
St. Paul, (Minnesota)
In order that the best Catholic talent may be enlisted in the work of the Congress, Onahan asks that names of Catholics, qualified to prepare papers, be suggested. Subjects will be social problems as indicated in the Encyclical letter of Pope Leo XIII, Independence of the Holy See, and Christian Education. The names of those who would be willing to aid in work other than writing or speaking, would be appreciated also. (Two copies attached.)
IX-1-c - T.L.S. - 4pp. - 8vo. - {1}
1891 Dec. 21
(Onahan, William James):
Chicago, (Illinois)
to
Names of competent Catholics are to be suggested for the preparation of papers for the (Columbian) Catholic Congress, where leading Catholics will speak on many important questions.
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1891 Dec. 21
Hughes, W(illia)m H.:
Detroit, Mich(igan)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
A thousand thanks for the beautiful portrait of Mrs. Hughes. The artist is to be complimented on his skill. He will never look upon the picture without thinking of Edwards' great kindness.
XI-1-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1891 Dec. 21
Janssens, Archbishop F(rancis):
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
He received the oil painting in good condition. Whilst some say he looks too serious, it is a very good likeness. The dining room now has a completed gallery in oil of the bishops of New Orleans. He will thank Edwards personally when he comes to spend a few days with them.
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1891 Dec. 21
Onahan, William J.:
Chicago, (Illinois)
He is directed by Archbishop P(atrick) A. Feehan to call a meeting of the executive committee of the (Columbian) Catholic Congress for January 6, 1892 to prepare the "call" and other business. (Rough draft.)
IX-1-g - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {2}
1891 Dec. 21
Qualey, John A.:
Chicago, (Illinois)
to James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
The portrait of his mother sent by Edwards arrived several days ago. He is delighted beyond measure by this beautiful work of art.
XI-1-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1891 Dec. 22
Dunne, E(dmund) F.:
N(ew) Y(ork, New York)
to A(ustin) E. Ford:
(New York, New York)
He has nearly finished his brief for the Supreme Court in the Ohio school case. Feeling is so red-hot on the school question because of the utterances of (Rev. Dr. Thomas J.) Bouquillon, (Father Rene I.) Holaind,and (Archbishop John) Ireland that he has written to Ohio to inquire whether the Supreme Judges will waive the point of etiquette and allow him to let Ford publish in advance of the hearing as Ford suggests. He would like to have a conference with Ford about it. (He encloses a calling card, and two pictures of himself.)
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1891 Dec. 23
McSorley & Son, John A.:
New York, (New York)
to (James F.) Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
They have received from Rome an invoice for six oil paintings and enclose an affidavit for Father Sorin to sign in order to save duty.
XI-1-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1891 Dec. 23
(Rhodius), George:
Indianapolis, (Indiana)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
He sends his best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
XI-1-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1891 Dec. 23
Tanska, Hedwig:
Pittsburgh, P(ennsylvani)a
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Tanska thanks Hudson for all his kindness. Best regards from Mamma and Thea.
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1891 Dec. 23
Tello, John A.:
Cleveland, O(hio)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
Tello asks Hudson to send stamps for his collection. They are deficient in Mexican and Central American specimens.
X-3-m - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1891 Dec. 24
Ascension, Mother M.:
Notre Dame, (Indiana)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She wishes Edwards a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
XI-1-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1891 Dec. 24
Cologan, W.H.:
Ingatestone, (England)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Cologan's attention has been called to a paragraph in the Ave Maria condemning the Catholic Truth Society for publishing the Life of the Cure d'Ars without stating it was a reprint from the Ave Maria. He did not know that acknowledgement was required. Father (R.J.C.) Wolseley, (O.P.), says he did require (Kathleen) O'Meara to acknowledge that the Life was a reprint from the Ave Maria. Cologan expresses his regret. But he protests against the disparaging paragraph in the Ave Maria.
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1891 Dec. 24
Raff, Mr. & Mrs. F. C.:
South Bend, Ind(iana)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
Mrs. Raff sends three pieces of hand painted China with Edwards' monogram as a token of their respect.
XI-1-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 16to. - {1}
1891 Dec. 25
Flanagan, P.J.:
(New York, New York)
to (Austin E.) Ford:
(New York, New York)
He had to stick it out during the holidays and would like to be able to work at his present position a little longer. His father has written him a pitiful letter asking for some help; he sent him $10 for Christmas, but would like to send $15 more if Ford will advance him the amount. He will make good the amount in two weeks.
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1891 Dec. 26
Corrigan, Archbishop M(ichael) A.:
New York, (New York)
to W(illiam) J. Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
As already stated, he regrets that a previous engagement will detain him in New York Jan. 6 and 7. Onahan should make his excuses to the committee. (In Group IV folder.)
IX-1-g - T.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1891 Dec. 26
Olympiade, Sister:
St. Mary's, Vige Co.,
Ind(iana)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
She cannot tel how happy she was to receive the kind message from Edwards. She assures him that she is faithful in remembering him in her prayers.
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1891 Dec. 26
Tarducci, Francesco:
(Rome, Italy)
to (Henry F.) Brownson:
(Detroit, Michigan)
He is visiting the various shrines in Rome, and is also working on Caboto. He is sorry to hear of the slight sale of the "Life of Columbus" but hopes the centenary will give new impetus to the work. He has learned the translation is a fine work. Benedict of New York questioned him about a point in the biography. He sends New Year's greetings.
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1891 Dec. 27
Brownson, Jr., O(restes) A.:
(Dubuque, Iowa)
to (Henry F. Brownson):
(Detroit, Michigan)
Christmas is past and although Orestes is unable to show his love and remembrance of Henry and his family, he is not to doubt them. One of the great wonders of the past and present Orestes finds in the views of Archbishop (John) Ireland upon the non-sectarian education of children, in which he takes almost exactly the same stand as Orestes took in his controversy with Bishop (John) Hennessy here 20 or more years ago. The Faribault school arrangements are exactly what Orestes made at Iowa City, (Iowa) under Bishop (Clement) Smyth, but condemned and opposed by Bishop Hennessy, his successor. And in consequence, in temporal matters, Orestes' hard earned position as head of the Dubuque school was taken from him, for years he has with utmost difficulty been able to make a living, his children and granchildren suffer in poverty, he could not educate them and put them in their due social position, $25,000 is a low estimate of the absolute pecuniary loss. All this because he lead a movement 30 years ago in Iowa City such is now in successful operation in Faribault and approved and endorsed by the Minnesota Archbishop and clergy. Even Father (Thomas) Bouquillon of the Catholic University proclaims the underlying principles of this action. It is no wonder that Orestes doubts the infallibility of the temporal power of the Church. It has ground him to the dust, for what is now about to be proclaimed infallible truth. He asks Henry's pardon for exposing to him his bleeding heart. There is no help; the years gone can never return and soon all will be for Orestes no more. There is nothing new here, all well as usual.
III-3-d - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {6}
(18)91 Dec. 27
S(toddard), C(harles) W(arren):
Washington, D(istrict of) C(olumbia)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Stoddard can not afford to go anywhere this holiday. He lunched yesterday with the Bellamy Storers. He hopes to get the Scotch letters off this week. He does not know if (Flora Haines) Loughead is a Catholic, but is almost sure she is not. Father O'Brien sent a copy of his "Robert Parsons" and asked Stoddard for a few lines of recommendation.
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1891
Buchanan, Robert:
to (Charles Warren Stoddard):
(Washington, District of Columbia)
Buchanan sends his "Outcast" along with the picture Stoddard asks for and some other books of his. Stoddard will notice that in "Outcast" Buchanan has treated him as a real friend and borrowed some phrases and ideas. He is sorry he missed Stoddard while he was in London. The autobiography Stoddard speaks of would be a morsel for the gods. Buchanan would be grateful if Stoddard would send something for the new review he is floating. R(obert) L(ouis) Stevenson has been sending from Samoa sketches of the South Sea Islands, which beside Stoddard's divine idyls look like dingy photographs. The life Stoddard describes is godlike.
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1891 Dec. 28
Dougherty, Daniel:
New York, (New York)
to Marc F. Vallette:
U.S. Catholic Historical Society,New York
He acknowledges the invitation of the Society to read a paper on Christophe Columbus. John Gilmary Shea is more fitted to write such a paper. The time is ripe for such a theme. He regrets the indifference with which American Catholics treat the approach of the fourth centennial anniversary of the discovery of America, the brightest jewel in the earthly crown of the Catholic Church. The Chicago Exposition is destined to be a world renowned event. The celebration on Oct. 12 should be distinctly Catholic. Catholic writers should direct their talents to the indication of the truth of history that to glorify the discovery of America is to sound the praises of the Catholic Church.
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1891 Dec. 28
Griffith, Laura F.:
Minneapolis, Minn(esota)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Hudson's remembrance was a delightful surprise. Griffith's health continues to improve and she hopes she will be able to return to school in a few weeks.
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1891 Dec. 29
Bonney, Charles C.:
Chicago, (Illinois)
to William J. Onahan:
Chicago, (Illinois)
The special committees of various religious denominations are being increased greatly. Mr. Young has sent notice to Archbishop Feehan, but has not received the additional names desired for the Catholic Committee. Bonney desires to have the Committee for the Catholic Church suitably represented in the preliminary publication which is about to be issued. Onahan is asked to write to the Archbishop and ask him to send additional names. The present committee consists of the Archbishop, Father Higgins, and Onahan. Bonney suggests that the Catholic Church be represented by ten clergy and five laymen.
IX-1-c - T.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1891 Dec. 29
Katzer, Archbishop F(rederick) X.:
Milwaukee, (Wisconsin)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
In looking over the things left by Archbishop Heiss, he finds but few old slippers. Father Keogh said he sent some articles. There are some he cannot dispose of.
XI-1-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1891 Dec. 29
Mannix, Elizabeth:
San Diego, Cal(ifornia)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Mannix received Hudson's picture of Saint Elizabeth. She expects to make her First Communion this year.
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1891 Dec. 29
(Rhodius), George:
Indianapolis, (Indiana)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
He opened an account at Merchant's National Bank and did as Edwards requested. When Edwards wishes to deposit, Rhodius will attend to it.
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1891 Dec. 29
Straniero, Mgr. Germano:
Rome, (Italy)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
He announces the death of his sister.
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1891 Dec. 30
Flick, L(awrence) F.:
Phil(adelphia), P(ennsylvani)a
to Henry F. Brownson:
(Detroit, Michigan)
The American Catholic Historical Society, through its committee on Hall, is at present trying to raise a Hall Fund, and proposes to employ a competent person as solicitor. It also contemplates publishing its "Records" in the form of a quarterly, and the committee on Publications is also looking for a solicitor. The committee on Library and Cabinet is looking about for a librarian, to whom they propose to pay a small salary at first. It has occurred to some that one person might combine the several positions, devote all his time and energy to the Society, make a very good living out of it, and as the emoluments grow be able to allot something for assistants. At present the emoluments for the position might be as follows: as solicitor for the Hall Fund, if $10,000 a year were solicited, $1,000; as solicitor for advertisements, if $10,000 a year were solicited, $3,000; and as librarian for the present about $300. It would not be difficult, judging from the past, to secure $10,000 for either the Hall or the Advertising Fund. Without methodical effort there is at present nearly $6,000 subscribed to the Hall Fund, and for Volume III there was $2,500 in advertisements. Other sources of revenue could be created for a competent person, such as a life interest on bequests obtained for the Society. As qualifications for the position, the man must be highly educated, fitted for the very best society, have practical experience in publishing, energy and business tact. The position could be made both pleasant and profitable. The rapidly increasing influence which the Society now exercises in the Catholic world would make the work comparatively easy. Flick has thought of Brownson in connection with the position. He does not know how much he is tied to Detroit but is led to believe that his business is mainly that of publisher, one which could be carried on in Philadelphia as well as Detroit. If Brownson should consider the matter worth being considered, Flick will be pleased to be permitted to lay the matter before the various committees interested.
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1891 Dec. 30
Harson, M J.:
Providence, R(hode) I(sland)
to W(illia)m J. Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
Onahan's letter requesting the minutes of the meeting of Archbishops and laymen at St. Louis, has just been received. Harson has not been able to complete the records, owing to the failure of Archbishop Ireland to send him a copy of the resolutions of the Archbishops. As soon as the latter is heard from, Harson will immediately forward the complete record to Onahan.
IX-1-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1891 Dec. 30
Schmitt, Father Edm(und) J. P.:
Welte, Ind(iana)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He regrets that his duties will prevent him from coming to Notre Dame to inspect the sources Edwards mentioned. He asks permission to have Bishop (Simon Gabriel) Brute's letters for inspection. To write a life of Brute it will be necessary to search the scene of the labors of the bishop. (P.S.) He has an old altar stone used in the missions in Indiana. He will send it for the Museum if acceptable.
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1891 Dec. 31
Gibbons, J(ames) Card(inal):
Balt(im)o(re, Maryland)
to (William J.) Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
In reply to Onahan's inquiry, he sends a list of gentlemen who are capable and, Gibbons thinks, will consent to write papers for the coming Congress. He can send more if necessary. If Onahan will tell him how many papers and the subjects, he will secure the men. Bishop (John J.) Keane will write him in regard to one of the questions. He lists Charles J. Bonaparte, John Lee Carroll, A. Leo Knott, Edgar H. Gans, Michael A. Mullan, Martin F. Morris, and Joseph H. Heuisler. (In Group IV folder.)
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1891 Dec. 31
Onahan, W(illiam) J(ames):
Chicago, (Illinois)
to D F. Bremner:
(Chicago, Illinois)
There will be a meeting of the Executive Council for the Catholic Congress, held on Jan. 6, 1892. The members of the Committee include the Archbishops of Chicago, New York, St. Paul, and Milwaukee, and the Bishops of Detroit and Peoria, as well as several representative laymen. Bremner is invited to attend. (Marked "copy".)
IX-1-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1891 Dec. 31
Rhodius, M(arie):
Indianapolis, (Indiana)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She thanks him for the card. Her health has improved some. Edwards must try to spend a little time with them.
XI-1-i - A.L.S. - 2p. - 12mo. - {1}
1891 Dec. 31
S(toddard), C(harles) W(arren):
Washington, D(istrict of) C(olumbia)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Stoddard thanks Hudson for the book of poems. He does not like Watson Gilder personally - he is a prig of the first water - but he is a poet.
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