1892 May
Catholic Club
New York, (New York)
Bulletin No. 5 of the Catholic Club giving a report of the resignation and reception for Bishop Charles Edward McDonnell as director. Archbishop (Michael A.) Corrigan appointed Father Matthew A. Taylor his successor. Other notices and meetings are announced along with a list of applications for new members and their proposers.
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1892 May 1
Baker, Geo(rge) A.:
South Bend, (Indiana)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
The two Smithsonian reports received. They will help out their labels nicely.
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1892 May 1
Gambon, Father Thomas F.:
Owensboro, K(entuck)y
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He is ready to send on his supplement for the Orphan's Record but would consider his list incomplete without Edwards' name so he asks for $5, otherwise the belles would not ring a note of welcome for Edwards.
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1892 May 1
Haynes, J(ohn) L.:
St. Louis, (Missouri)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
His partner was taken ill and he was rushed with work. He saw the president of the Marquette Club in reference to Clarke's lecture but it is too late in the season. He sends an account of the Archbishop's Jubilee. He asks Edwards to thank the brother for the kind reception he received at Notre Dame.
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(18)92 May 1
Parsons, Father Reuben:
Longue Pointe, Que(bec)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Parsons thinks Hudson should have charged $1.25 for his book. The criticism in the Ave Maria is very encouraging.
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1892 May 2
Loughead, Flora Haines:
Santa Barbara, (California)
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Loughead cannot rid herself of the conviction that the form of demonstration of our religion is much a matter of temperament. It is not the outward but the inner life that draws her. Her husband's ill health has led to much embarrassment. How much courage it required for Loughead to call on (Charles Warren) Stoddard that day. May she sometimes ask Hudson's advice? In a day or two she will send a story.
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(18)92 May 2
Seton, W(illiam):
Paris, (France)
to Monsignor Robert (Seton:
Jersey City Heights, New Jersey)
They had a very pleasant voyage on the Gascogne. They left N(ew) Y(ork) on April 16 and arrived at Havre on the 24th. May 1st passed off quietly but Galignani says there were 100,000 troops in Paris all ready to act. W(illiam) called upon his old friend, Pere (Auguste) Leroy, O.P. Father Forbes is no longer in Paris. His friend, Doctor Stuever of St. Louis, whom W(illiam) knew in Munich years ago is living near them; he is studying the eye. His sister is with him. Robert can expect them home in the autumn. Robert is to write to Harry and Jack. They expect Tom Lee in June, also Mrs. (?) James Parrish. He hopes Sands keeps well.
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1892 May 2
Tiernan, Frances C(hristine Fisher):
Ahualulco, Mexico
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
(H. L.) Kilner objects to her story's appearance in the Ave Maria, because he believes a serial publication injures the sale of the book. Tiernan has decided it is better to have it brought out at once in book form. She will send Hudson a short story.
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1892 May 2
Sadlier, Anna T.:
(Montreal, Canada)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Sadlier sends the sketch of Maisonneuve. If Hudson returns it, Sadlier will revise the Irish manuscript as carefully as possible.
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(18)92 May 2
S(toddard), C(harles) W(arren):
Washington, D(istrict of) C(olumbia)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Stoddard would like to have the "Critic" and "Book Buyer". About the "Lepers of Molokai", Stoddard thought of taking the original sketch and following it until Father Damien tells his tale.
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1892 May 3
Ball, Jemson:
(New York, New York)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He hopes Brother Jacob has sent Edwards the price of the negatives. Mr. Miller will no doubt send him a check.
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1892 May 3
Darragh, Edward J.:
St. Paul, Minn(esota)
to James F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He is sending Edwards a copy of Father Ravoux's Memoirs given him by Father Conway of the "Chronicle". Conway again promised to get a file of his paper if possible. It will be impossible for Darragh to visit the university on the occasion of the unveiling of the monument to the memory of (Joseph C.) Lyons.
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1892 May 4
Anderson, D.:
New York, (New York)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
He sends a corrected list of names of bishops whose pictures he needs. Perhaps he can supply Edwards with some that he lacks.
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1892 May 4
Clarke, Richard H.:
New York, (New York)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Clarke concurs with the arrangement to postpone his visit at Notre Dame until October next. He saw that (Luigi) Gregori is now in Florence. In case Edwards writes to any New York Catholic Club he might mention the lectures.
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1892 May 4
S(toddard), C(harles) W(arren):
Washington, D(istrict of) C(olumbia)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
"Traces of Travel" has taken so well that Stoddard is preparing another series for summer reading. He would like to retain the copyright of these letters.
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1892 May 5
Crawford, T.C.:
An article in the New York Herald giving some side lights on the career of James G(illespie) Blaine. The story tells why, among other things, he declined to be a candidate in 1888 and reasons that will prevent his entering the race for the presidency in the coming campaign. (In the Austin E. Ford papers.)
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1892 May 5
Hartnedy, Father M. M. A.:
Steubenville, O(hio)
to W(illiam) J. Onahan:
Chicago, Ill(inoi)s
He was introduced to Onahan by Mr. ( ) Conley the contractor some years ago. He introduces Ed. S. McGinness who lately settled in Chicago. McGinness graduated from their Catholic high school, is a clear writer and speaker; he has yet to decide between the priesthood and journalism. If Onahan can introduce him to a few Catholic organizations, it would be a help in the right direction. (Card signed by McGinniss attached.)
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1892 May 5
Horstmann, Ign(atius F.), Bishop:
of Cleveland, O(hio) Cleveland
to Thorndike Nourse:
(Detroit, Michigan)
While in Philadelphia Nourse subscribed for the full set of Brownson's Works to help along its publication and now finds he has two copies of volume 11 and none of volume 10. He asks to have this corrected. (In the Henry F. Brownson Collection).
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1892 May 6
(Chatard), Bishop F(rancis) S(ilas):
Indianapolis, Ind(iana)
to Archbishop (Michael Augustine Corrigan:
New York, New York)
Chatard returns the documents left behind. He arrived at 11:55 A.M. today. Chatard thanks (Corrigan) for his much appreciated kindness.
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1892 May 6
Wilber, C. K.:
Chicago, (Illinois)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
He returns Mr. Crumney's letter and begs to say that the statements are not true. No employee of the Lake Shore had been approached by anyone asking for arrangements for a special train to the Commencement exercises.
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1892 May 7
Raff, F. C.:
South Bend, Ind(iana)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He asks what arrangements Father Zahm has made for insurance this year and how his chances would be of writing up some policies.
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1892 May 8
St. Francis, Sisters:
of Joliet, Ill(inois)
to Henry F. Brownson:
Detroit, Mich(igan)
The Sisters would like to know whether there is a good, unbiased history of Spain in English and where it may be procured.
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1892 May 8
Sisters of St. Francis:
Joliet, Ill(inois)
to Henry F. Brownson:
Detroit, Mich(igan)
The Sisters would like to know whether there is a good, unbiased history of Spain in English and where it may be procured.
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1892 May 9
Bonney, Charles C.:
Chicago, (Illinois)
to William J. Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
Onahan is asked to recommend a good Catholic for the Committee on a Sunday Rest Congress which Bonney is about to appoint.
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1892 May 9
Caffery, May:
La Corsse, Wis(consin)
to (Miss Isabel) Shea:
Elizabeth, N(ew) J(ersey)
The Editor of the Catholic Telegraph, Joseph A. Schoenenberger, advised her that Miss Shea's father was inquiring for back numbers of the paper. They have a file since 1870 which they are anxious to dispose of.
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1892 May 9
Cambon, Father Thomas A.:
Owensboro, K(entuck)y
to Lamar (Monarch):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He congratulates Lamar on his 20th birthday. It is a happy day for Lamar's noble mother who watched over his cradle with so much solicitude. He advises him to be faithful to the counsels of him mother.
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1892 May 10
Howley, Father Rich(ar)d:
Cazenovia, N(ew) Y(ork)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Howley sends an unfinished thing. The Italian lines are part of a carnival hymn they used to sing at Rome. Father (James L.) Meagher there is a litterateur, and there seems a good opening to give him. Howley could not write all these months. He sent (Jemison?) Ball one installment of his debt to him. He will have to strain every nerve at money making for a year or two. Howley nearly succumbed to pneumonia in Buffalo last March.
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1892 May 10
Moore, Bishop John of St. Augustine, Florida St. Louis, (Missouri):
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, (Indiana)
He congratulates Edwards on the success of Memorial Hall. He will not forget the Brute letters. He expects to be in St. Louis all summer collecting.
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1892 May 11
Richards, W(illia)m:
Washington, D.C.
to H(enry) F. Brownson:
Detroit, Michigan
Richard asks if Brownson has seen the Dublin Review for January, in which there is an article by C. Coupe, S.J., entitled "Are Agnostics in Good Faith?", which surprised Richards greatly. He was prepared to expect some expression of the Jesuit philosophy on the ability of the natural man to attain to the idea of God, after having argued with his nephew, Father (J. Havens Richards), President of Georgetown College, but he did not expect this: "Supernaturalism—or the doctrine that man without supernatural help cannot know God—has therefore no basis in Scripture;" or this: "As fas as Catholics are concerned the Vatican Council has given the death blow to Traditionalism and Supernaturalism. These opinions are now formally heretical." Richards does not believe that these opinions as expressed by (Orestes A. Brownson) are heretical in any form, and he would like to have Brownson's opinion on them and a statement on Archbishop (John) Ireland's school case, to which he is partly reconciled.
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1892 May 11
Shields, Charles J.:
Carrollton, M(arylan)d
to (Father Thomas E. Walsh:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
There is a movement on foot to erect a statue to his father (General James Shields) and Leonard W. Volk has written asking for the epauletts which are at Notre Dame. They will be returned when he has made the coat. (Walsh writes for James F. Edwards to attend to it.)
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1892 May 11
Griffin, Martin I.J.:
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
He has notified his customers of the books Edwards named. He will make a list of ones he thinks Edwards ought to have. About 50 letters of bishops are to be auctioned here.
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1892 May 11
Houck, Father G(eorge) F.:
Cleveland, O(hio)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He is thankful for the Directories Edwards sent for their archives. He needs one for 1835.
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1892 May 12
Egan, Gerald:
(South Bend, Indiana)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Carmel (Egan) has broken her arm. Papa and Mama are well.
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1892 May 12
Snell, Merwin-Marie:
Washington, D(istrict of) C(olumbia)
to Monsignor Robert Seton:
Jersey City Heights, N(ew) J(ersey)
Snell enjoyed his visit exceedingly. His young friend, Baron Rudolph Lennig von Holluk of New York City has asked for a card of introduction to Seton. He came into the Church a few years ago and entered the Paulist novitiate but proved not to have a vocation. Bishop (John J.) Keane and (Charles Warren) Stoddard send their regards.
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1892 May 13
Abbott, Sam(ue)l A.:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
to Monsignor Robert Seton:
Jersey City Heights, (New Jersey)
In reply to Seton's letter of the 11th, Abbott says that they have among the books presented by Theodore Parker to this library, the volume "Dissertazioni Epistolari Bibliografiche di Francesco Cancellieri sopra Cristoforo Colombo di Cuccaro nel Monferrato discopritore dell' America."
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1892 May 13
Fletcher, Father Philip:
Caterham, (England)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Fletcher will write to the publisher of "Faith of Our Fathers" regarding an exchange. He would be glad if American Catholics would join the pilgrimage of English speaking people to Lourdes in September. He is interested in building a church in London in thanksgiving for conversions. P.S. Now that the field is getting well established, Fletcher is anxious to establish branches in other missionary countries. He would like to see the field established in America. If Hudson were to lend influence of the Ave Maria the field would become widespread. The permission of (James) Cardinal Gibbons and the Episcopate would be sought.
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1892 May 14
Edwards, James F. per Sec.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
to New York Freeman's Journal:
New York, (New York)
He lists the numbers of the paper he needs to complete his file.
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1892 May 14
Smith, (O.S.B.), Father Bernard:
Rome, (Italy)
to Monsignor Robert Seton:
(Jersey City Heights, New Jersey)
Seton's last letter has given Smith great pain and sorrow. He never desired to lose the good wishes of old friends. He never received a letter from Seton which he did not answer. He acknowledged receipt of the book of The Memoirs and Letters of Mother Seton but never saw the volume of Essays or Seton's family Memoirs. When Seton was there on his way to Palestine, he promised Smith a letter before he left Europe. Smith has not heard from William (Seton) since the latter's marriage and it would give him great pleasure to meet William in Paris where Smith hopes to be in September. Archbishop (John) Ireland is still in Rome; the decree on his case will reach Seton before this letter. He hopes that the controversy is at an end in America.
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1892 May 14
Wood, S(amuel) F.:
Chicago, (Illinois)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
It is always a consolation to hear from Edwards as he appreciated Paul Wood's genius as no other person did. Edwards' sympathetic grief has been one of the main sources of their earthly consolation. He asks for more copies of the "Scholastic" of April 2 containing the tribute to Paul. Paul's painting "The Connoisseur" was burned in the rooms of the Chicago Society of Artists along with others on exhibition. As time passes they realize more and more the greatness of their loss.
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1892 May 15
McDonnell, Bishop C(harles) E(dward):
New York, (New York)
to Monsignor R(obert) Seton:
(Jersey City Heights, New Jersey)
He acknowledges Seton's note of congratulation. He also thanks Seton for his offer of "Caeremoniale Episcoporum" of Catalanus. He chanced to pick up one two years ago in a bookshop in Rome.
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1892 May 16
Griffin, Martin I.J.:
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
He sends $1 for Brownson's Review of Jan. 1852.
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(18)92 May 16
McCarte, James:
Liverpool, England
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
McCarte asks information regarding "Household Library of Catholic Poets". Any particulars on Irish anthologies published in the United States would be acceptable.
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1892 May 16
Onahan, William J(ames):
Chicago, (Illinois)
to (James J. Roche:
Boston, Massachusetts)
Onahan is in receipt of many letters on facilities likely to be offered to meetings of different groups during the World's Fair. It will be of interest to Catholic organizations that an elaborate programme has been made up to accommodate a great series of conventions. All groups have been taken into account. Charles C. Bonney has charge of all the arranging. Onahan requests that this information be made known through the columns of the "Boston Pilot."
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1892 May 17
Becklen, W. A.:
Chicago, Ill(inois)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
He encloses half fare permits over the Chicago, St. Paul and Kansas City Ry. They will be under obligation to Edwards if he hands them to parties named.
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1892 May 17
Anderson, D.:
New York, (New York)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
Edwards' favor to hand and also the pictures for which he sends thanks. He will return them next week. It looks as though he will have the pictures of all except Bishop O'Sullivan (of Mobile.)
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1892 May 18
Campbell, W( ) A.:
Richmond, V(irgini)a
to W(illiam) J. Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
The enclosed circulars will explain the matter of the letter. Of the Executive Committee, whose names are given in one of these circulars, Col. C. O'B. Cowardin is of the Catholic Church. A conference which the latter had with Cardinal (James) Gibbons led to Onahan's being designated to act for his Church in this matter. Campbell asks how many copies of the petitions he will need to lay before ecclesiastical bodies of his Church. They are now being prepared in proper form, and properly addressed to the governments, by a committee in Washington. Campbell hopes for the cooperation of Onahan's large and influential Church in the movement in behalf of peaceful settlement of international troubles. (No enclosures.)
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1892 May 18
Hennessy, Father P(atrick):
Jersey City, (New Jersey)
to (Henry F.) Brownson:
(Detroit, Michigan)
Hennessy thanks Brownson for his opinions. They see the wisdom of the Holy See in the decision on Archbishop (John) Ireland's case. The great difficulty with Catholics is the want of means to carry on their own schools, especially when heavily in debt for their churches. Hennessy's next neighbor has a debt of $115,000 and conducts a school that costs him $6,000 a year. There is little hope for a division of the public moneys, as experience for nearly 50 years shows, but numerous Catholics are getting on school boards and as teachers and the school themselves are becoming less offensive to them. Perhaps Ireland's plan—by no means new—may prove an entering wedge. Hennessy was sorry to hear of the death of (Orestes A. Brownson, Jr.), whom he met many years ago, and this morning he offered Mass for him, for (Orestes A. Brownson, Sr.), (Sarah Healy Brownson), (William J. Tenney), (Sarah Brownson Tenney), and Brownson's deceased brothers. He is sorry Henry does not see his way to publish his father's life and a textbook of his philosophy and ethics and criticisms. There is nothing coming out in the reviews and magazines. He asks if Brownson has ever considered starting a review and urges him to call when he comes East.
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1892 May 18
Heuser, Father H(erman) J.:
Overbrook, Pennsylvania
to Father Jos(eph) H. McMahon:
(New York, New York)
He thanks the Committee of the Catholic Summer School for placing his name on the lecturers' list. He is in hearty sympathy with the movement and will deem it a privilege to cooperate. P.S. He will answer the queries to the Ecclesiastical Review in the next number.
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1892 May 18
Loughlin,Father J(ames) F.:
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to Father J(oseph) H. McMahon:
(New York, New York)
In reply to McMahon's letter he assures him that he is heartily with him in the affair of a summer assembly and that he can be counted on for general jobs. He is sorry that he could not accompany the party to Thousand Island.
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1892 May 18
McMahon, Jos(eph) H.:
New York, (New York)
to (Henry F. Brownson):
(Detroit, Michigan)
At a convention of the Catholic Summer School held in the Catholic Club in New York las week, Brownson's name was mentioned as one who might be willing to deliver some lectures on subjects to be named later.They are just beginning and without much capital think they can only guarantee to pay the traveling and boarding expenses of the lecturers this season, with the hope of doing better during succeeding years. Brownson will appreciate the importance of the undertaking and they will be very happy if he will accept a place among the lecturers. They do not yet know definitely what lectures will be delivered this season, and do not know whether they will call upon him, but they would like to have an expression of his sympathy and a promise of his assistance if needed.
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1892 May 18
Morris, M( ) F.:
Washington, D.C.
to Father Jos(eph) H. McMahon:
(New York, New York)
Morris acknowledges the request that he express his sympathy for the Catholic Summer School movement, and that he prepare a course of lectures for it. He fulfills the first. The movement can do good if properly arranged, but he cannot prepare the lectures because of his professional work. He could not possibly find time to prepare a course of lectures and would not care to be listed as giving them.
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1892 May 18
Onahan, William J(ames):
Chicago, (Illinois)
to Bishop Leo Haid:
(Belmont), N(orth) C(arolina)
Since it will be necessary to assign papers to be read at the Congress, the Executive Committee asks Haid to suggest names of qualified Catholics. The Congress is to meet in the first week of September, 1893. The official "Call" will be issued at an early date. (Autograph copy attached.)
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(18)92 May 18
S(toddard), C(harles) W(arren):
Washington, D(istrict of) C(olumbia)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Stoddard got the photo of Notre Dame. He will be glad to see future editions of the "Lepers" in cloth covers. He would like some money if convenient.
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1892 May 18
Stoddard, Cha(rle)s Warren:
Washington, D.C.
to Father Jos(eph) H. McMahon:
(New York, New York)
McMahon may be assured that he is deeply interested in the Catholic Summer School. If he can be of service he will be glad to know it. This summer his time is fully occupied, he tries to make arrangements early in the season. He would like to know something concerning the program of lectures if a report is published.
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1892 May 19
Elliott, C.S.P., Father Walter:
New York, (New York)
to Father (Joseph H.) McMahon:
(New York, New York)
He is entirely at McMahon's service for the lectures at the Catholic Summer School and trusts that McMahon can use him. He may do for padding with abler men giving the substance. He asks McMahon to let him know in good time.
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1892 May 19
Herbermann, Cha(rle)s G.:
New York, (New York)
to Father Jos(eph) H. McMahon:
(New York, New York)
Herbermann thanks McMahon for the invitation and accepts. He will hold himself in readiness to give assistance if needed.
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1892 May 19
Kain, John J., Bishop:
of Wheeling, W(est) V(irgini)a
to W(illia)m J. Oahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
Three prominent Catholics, John T. McGraw, John J. Coniff, and John E. Kenna, from West Virginia are competent to prepars papers for the Congress.
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1892 May 19
Onahan, W(illiam) J.:
Chicago, (Illinois)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He read an article in the Catholic Mirror on the subject of a statue to (John Gilmary) Shea. He has not great faith in the project. He does not know of any public memorial to any Catholic being successfully carried out in the United States.
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1892 May 19
O'Sullivan, S.J., Father Denis T.:
Woodstock, M(arylan)d
to Father (Joseph H.) McMahon:
(New York, New York)
It was kind of McMahon to think of him in connection with the Catholic Summer School. He is very grateful and offers congratulations; the work will do much good for the Church. Since he has some engagements for the summer he cannot give a definite answer of acceptance yet.
I-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
(1892) May 19
Searle, C.S.P., Father G(eorge) M.:
Brookland, D.C.
to Father (Joseph H.) McMahon:
(New York, New York)
He will be glad to help in any way McMahon suggests but will want notice beforehand, three weeks in case of a lecture.
I-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 May 19
Seton, Father Robert:
Jersey City, (New Jersey)
to Father Jos(eph) H. McMahon:
N(ew) Y(ork, New York)
In answer to McMahon's letter he says the idea of the Catholic Summer School is a good one and cannot fail with the Archbishop's approval. He gives his fullest sympathy but can do no more work this summer since he is recovering from an attack of pneumonia.
I-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 May 19
Sillard, R. M.:
Dublin, (Ireland)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He is grateful to Hudson for promising to print his article on the Society of Marie Reparatrice in the Ave Maria.
X-3-n - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 16mo. - {1}
1892 May 19
Walsh, Father Jo(h)n:
Troy, New York
to Father (Joseph H.) McMahon:
(New York, New York)
He had expected an invitation and is delighted to help. His work will be entirely gratuitous, including travel and hotel expenses. If McMahon decides to accept he should give him time to collect his materials. He lists the lectures that he has been giving. If they are accepted he might need help to bring an operator and lantern with him. He has just returned home from Clayton and he is not in favor of Carleton Island as a permanent home. He is favorably impressed with Clayton or better Alexandria Bay as against the Adirondacks or Point Pleasant. A central position ought to be selected.
I-1-j - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {1}
1892 May 19
Zahm, C.S.C., Father J(ohn) A.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
to Father Jos(eph) H. McMahon:
(New York, New York)
Zahm thanks McMahon for the honor of inviting him to lecture before the Catholic Summer School. He regrets that his engagements for the coming summer prevent his accepting. He is in sympathy with the movement and can be counted on to assist. Next year if he can serve as lecturer he will be happy to assist.
I-1-j - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {1}
1892 May 20
Blake, Mary Elizabeth:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
to (Father Joseph H. McMahon):
(New York, New York)
Mrs. Blake will be pleased to take the subject alloted to her provided that she be given sufficient time to prepare it. She awaits further instructions.
I-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 May 20
Bradley, Denis M., Bishop:
of Manchester, N(ew) H(ampshire)
to W(illiam) J. Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
Bishop Bradley suggests a list of Catholic laymen for preparing papers for the Congress.
IX-1-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 May 20
Finnen, (Father) John:
Scranton, P(ennsylvani)a
to W(illiam) J. Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
Bishop O'Hara suggests names of Catholic laymen qualified to prepare papers for the Congress. Finnen list them for Onahan.
IX-1-c - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 May 20
Griffin, Martin I.J.:
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
He asks if Edwards will exchange some Catholic Directories for a letter of Bishop Patrick Kelly of Richmond written in 1817.
XI-1-j - TYPED - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 May 20
Halpin, S.J., Father P.A.:
N(ew) Y(ork, New York)
to (Father Joseph H. McMahon:
New York, New York)
The honor of McMahon's letter of May 17 is appreciated. The importance of the work is self evident. His services will be at McMahon's disposal when his superiors consent.
I-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 May 20
Henely, L( ):
Chicago, (Illinois)
to W(illiam) J. Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
Henely asks Onahan for information on the World's Columbian Exposition in regard to the Ancient Order of Hibernians. The Society has proposed that a day be set aside, and called Hibernian Day. He also comments that at a recent national convention held in New Orleans the Order voted to endow a Chair at the Catholic University in Washington to be known as the A. O. H. chair, for the purpose of teaching Irish History, Language and Literature. Henely heard Onahan address the St. James Catholic Young Men's Society.
IX-1-c - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {3}
1892 May 20
Henry, Father Hugh J.:
Overbrook, Pennsylvania
to Father Jos(eph) H. McMahon:
(New York, New York)
Henry apologizes for his delay in answering McMahon's of the 17th. He was in doubt whether to give an absolute promise of assistance in the lectures. He is strongly in sympathy and should circumstances permit will give assistance.
I-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 May 20
Higgins, S.J., Father E(dward) A.:
Detroit, Mich(igan)
to Father Jos(eph) H. McMahon:
(New York, New York)
Higgins has McMahon's invitation to participate in the Catholic Summer School in the lectures on Ethics. He thanks him for the invitation and hopes to take place in the program but he can get away only for a retreat this summer and is not at liberty to accept a job that would interfere with his duties there. He hopes that McMahon will start the summer school this summer. The sooner the better. It is destined to excellent service in the cause of truth and sound education.
I-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. {1}
1892 May 20
Houck, Father G(eorge) F.:
Cleveland, O(hio)
to W(illia)m J. Onahan:
Chicago, (Illinois)
Bishop Horstman is a comparative stranger in his diocese, and it will be difficult for him to suggest names of laymen for preparing papers to be read at the Congress. A list, however, is given.
IX-1-c - T.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1892 May 20
Janssens, F(rancis), Archbishop:
of New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
to (William J. Onahan):
(Chicago, Illinois)
The Archbishop sends another list of prominent Catholic names of his diocese.
IX-1-c - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 May 20
Mooney, J(ohn) A.:
(New York, New York)
to Father Jos(eph) H. McMahon:
(New York, New York)
McMahon can be sure of the sympathy of Mooney for the Catholic Summer School, but it is not likely that Mooney can spend many days at it this summer. Lecturing is wholly out of his line. If placing his name on a general list will help, McMahon can do it but he intends to be a student. He is quite sure that McMahon will succeed. He promises to do what he can by the written word.
I-1-j - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 May 20
Richards, W(illia)m:
Washington, D.C.
to H(enry) F. Brownson:
Detroit, Michigan
Richards has done nothing towards getting out his Catholic Review articles in pamplhet form, but he has just learned that he can have 100 more copies of each and would like to have Brownson send him 5 to 10 names and addresses of persons to whom he could send them. He asks if he ever has any calls for numbers of Brownson's Review, of which he has all but one or two since 1854. If intelligent Catholics were of his way of thinking, the entire supply would not last long.
III-3-d - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 May 20
S(cannell), R(ichard),Bishop:
of Omaha, (Nebraska)
to (William J.) Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
A list of names is given of Catholics who could prepare papers for the Congress.
IX-1-c - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 May 20
Shahan,Father Thomas J.:
Washington, D.C.
to Father Jos(eph) H. McMahon:
(New York, New York)
Arrangements long made for vacation make it impossible for him to promise to help McMahon this year. He is in sympathy and hopes for success.
I-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
(18)92 May 20
S(toddard), C(harles) W(arren):
Washington, D(istrict of) C(olumbia)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Louise Imogen Guiney wrote an inscription in Stoddard's copy of "Monsieur Henri". His "Stories from Old New Spain" has lines by Thomas A. Janvier. Janvier has had a copy of the Idyls since it was published 19 years ago. He returns "Monsieur Henri".
X-3-n - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1892 May 20
Terry, Father Edw(ard) A.:
Albany, N(ew) Y(ork)
to Father (Joseph H.) McMahon:
(New York, New York)
Terry is under engagement to preach at a dedication in August, a date not determined. If he can be considered a free lance as to time he will be in the miscellaneous department.
I-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 May 21
Corrigan, M(ichael) A(ugustine), Archibshop:
of New York, (New York)
to W(illiam) J. Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
The Archbishop sends a list of laymen capable of preparing papers for the Columbian Congress.
IX-1-c - T.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {1}
1892 May 21
Doyle, C.S.P., Father A(lexander) P.:
Bridgeport, Conn(ecticut)
to Father Jos(eph H.) McMahon:
(New York, New York)
McMahon's note relative to a course of lectures at the Catholic Summer School has been received. He is in sympathy and will lecture according to his ability and the sanction of his superiors.
I-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 May 21
Gabriels, H(enry), Bishop:
of Ogdensburg, (New York)
to Father (Joseph H.) McMahon:
(New York, New York)
McMahon's announcement that he may be called upon to lecture at the Catholic Summer school flatters him and he is in sympathy with the movement. However he will be so busy this summer that he cannot do other work, but may be able to do so some other year.
I-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}
1892 May 21
Lagarde, Ernest:
Mt. St. Mary's, M(arylan)d
to Father Joseph H. McMahon:
New York, (New York)
He acknowledges McMahon's letter stating that at a convention of the Catholic Summer School held in New York his name was mentioned as a lecturer for the Summer School. He is pleased to be in touch with the movement and he will be willing to do all he can to aid the movement and he will be willing to do all he can to aid the movement. Considering the advancement in education, the number of Catholic academies and schools, the summer school is one that teachers should take advantage of.
I-1-j - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}
1892 May 21
Lathrop, G(eorge) P(arsons):
New London, Conn(ecticut)
to Father (Joseph H.) McMahon:
(New York, New York)
In answer to the invitation of the 17th he is willing to give one lecture on some literary subject if McMahon does not set him too hard a job and does not ask him to speak during the first week. He asks McMahon about the propriety of notifying members of the Advisory Committee that the General Council has chosen the temporary meeting place and suggesting as chairman that they wait until the session is held at New London to take up the matter of the permanent site. He is writing to (Warren E.) Mosher to send a list of the General Council and a statement of the proceedings at the Catholic Club before drawing up the prospectus. He thinks that McMahon, Hardy and William Moran ought to come up to the place for a day as soon as possible after McMahon's return from the west. If McMahon has opportunity he should speak to Father (Thomas) McMillan about John Malone who has abundant material for a lecture on the Catholic faith of Shakespeare. He knows it would be a most desirable lecture and Father Macmillan has examined much of the material.
I-1-j - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1892 May 21
Lavelle, Father M(ichael) J.:
New York, (New York)
to Rev. Joseph H. McMahon:
New York, (New York)
He is pleased to accept the invitation of the 17th and waits to know his subject. He will pay his own expenses.
I-1-j - Typed L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}
1892 May 21
O'Leary, Cornelius:
New York, (New York)
to Father (Joseph H.) McMahon:
(New York, New York)
He acknowledges McMahon's letter and expresses his cordial sympathy with the purposes of the association. He will do what he can. He hopes to discuss the matter with McMahon.
I-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 May 21
Siegfried, Father F(rancis) P.:
Overbrook, P(ennsylvani)a
to Father Jos(eph) H. McMahon:
N(ew) Y(ork, New York)
In reply to McMahon's of the 17th informing him that he has been mentioned among those willing to lecture at the Catholic Summer School he says he will be happy to participate but is not yet able to determine what he can do this summer.
I-1-j - Typed L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}
(18)92 May 22
McDonnell, Bishop C(harles) E(dward):
Brooklyn, (New York)
to Archbishop (Michael Augustine Corrigan:
New York, New York)
McDonnell sends two clippings—one an editorial, the other a news item (no enclosure). The statement in the editorial quoted from Rev. Dr. (Thomas) O'Gorman's article in the Educational Review a propos of the number of Catholic children in public schools would seem to outline an argument probably put forward in (Archbishop John Ireland's) memorial to the Propaganda. McDonnell has need to consult (Corrigan) on several matters of importance and asks if it would be convenient if he called Tuesday evening.
I-1-i - A.L.S.(Photostat from Archdiocesan Archives of New York) - 2pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1892 May 22
Panici, Archbishop A(gapito):
Rome, (Italy)
to Monsignor (Robert Seton:
Jersey City Heights, New Jersey)
Panici has received (Seton)'s letter of April 2 and desires to know how much (Seton) wants from Propaganda. Cardinal Simeoni has written to report the information he has and wants to know whether their cunning is being used to lower the merits of others; he has recalled the slanderer to his duty. A mutual friend, Archbishop (Eulogio) Gillow (y Zavalza), was in Rome the past year; he returned to America on the occasion of the Synod. Panici is not certain he and (Seton) will ever see each other again.
II-1-c - A.L.S. - (Italian) - 2pp. - 16mo. - {2}
1892 May 22
Siegfried, Father F(rancis) P.:
Overbrook, (Pennsylvania)
to Father (Joseph H.) McMahon:
(New York, New York)
The enclosed (not present) is his official bow to McMahon's Presidency in proper form but not too stiff; he is glad to testify his grateful appreciation for McMahon's kindness. The past mid-week are red letter days.
I-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1892 May 22
Vigroux, Father ( ):
Tokyo, Japan
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
The site for the hospital has grown. Requests for admission to the leprosarium come from everywhere. The upkeep of the community is a constant worry.
X-3-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 May 23
Brophy, John P.:
St. Louis College,
New York, (New York)
to Father Joseph H. McMahon:
(New York, New York)
In reply to McMahon's of the 18th inviting him to give some lectures in the Catholic Summer School, he places himself at the disposal of McMahon's committee.
I-1-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 May 23
Brophy, John P.:
St. Louis College,
New York, (New York)
to Father Joseph H. McMahon:
(New York, New York)
Referring to McMahon's letter of the 21st requesting him to serve as a member of the Board of Studies of the Catholic Summer school, he accepts the invitation.
I-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 May 23
"Catholic Telegraph"
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
to (James F. Edwards):
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
They would gladly comply with Edwards' request but they have no odd numbers to complete his files.
XI-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1892 May 23
Dwyer, Frank P.:
New York, (New York)
to E. B. Hughes:
Chicago, Illinois
He asks that he call on Mr. Crummy chairman transportation to Notre Dame and say that he finds it impossible to go to the unveiling. If Crummy will do what he can for their line it will be of personal assistance to Dwyer.
XI-1-j - Telegram -
1892 May 23
Egan, Maurice Francis:
Notre Dame, Indiana
to Father Joseph H. (McMahon:
New York, New York)
He will be delighted to be of use. He should have gone to the meeting if he had had a substitute there.
I-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 May 23
Fink, L(ouis) M., Bishop:
of Kansas City, Kan(sas)
to W(illiam) J. Onahan:
Chicago, Ill(inois)
Since the diocese is new, and since Eastern dioceses are able to supply a large number of names of Catholic laymen, the Bishop declines to send a list.
IX-1-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 May 23
Henely, L( ):
Chicago, (Illinois)
to W(illiam) J. Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
Onahan is thanked for his letter. Henely assures him that the pledge to the Catholic University will be kept, and that Irish will form part of the curriculum. He inquires about the Columbian Congress of 1893, and a reunion of the Ancient Order of Hibernians at that time. It will not be a regular convention, since they are held biennially, the next one to be in Omaha in 1894.
IX-1-c - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {1}
1892 May 23
Reginald, Sister M.:
St. Clara's Convent
Sinsinawa, Wis(consin)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
They sent Edwards' letter to Mother General who is now absent from home. They will write as soon as they receive a reply.
XI-1-j - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 May 24
Butterfield, Theo(dore):
Syracuse, New York
to Father Jos(eph) H. McMahon:
New York, (New York)
He thanks McMahon for his letter of May 23. He realizes that the Committee thought it best to go to New London temporarily this summer. He is glad that the sentiment is in favor of the Thousand Islands and he is confident that they can find a good place between Clayton and Alexandria Bay. The thanks for the excursion are appreciated. His regret is that because of the size of the party it was not as pleasant as they desired.
I-1-j - Typed L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1892 May 24
Lathrop, G(eorge) P(arsons):
New London, Conn(ecticut)
to Father (Joseph H.) McMahon:
(New York, New York)
He thanks McMahon for the letter inviting him to become a member of the Board of Studies. He can accept only if McMahon wants his name on the Board as he cannot possibly do anything more with his own work and other jobs for the School. He is writing to Father (Morgan) Sheedy and (Warren E.) Mosher because it is important now to engage the Lyceum Theatre there. Listing the charges he notes that these are less than the usual minimum. However he cannot assume any responsibility without authorization. He asks McMahon to arrange this with the Finance Committee. It is important to act now. They may be able to economize by holding some of the meetings in the basement chapel of St. Mary's. He asks McMahon to write Sheedy and Mosher to decide. P.S. The largest room of the parochial school would seat only 100 and would deprive them of needed publicity.
I-1-j - A.L.S. - 5pp. - 8vo. - {1}
1892 May 24
McGolrick, James, Bishop of:
Duluth, Minnesota
to (William J.) Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
The 'painter follows the plough' but Duluth is still in the 'plough period,' the fine arts are in the future. McGolrick asks Onahan to furnish him with a list of the subjects to be discussed at the Congress anyway. "Edjication" (education) and "Culchaw" (culture) are apt topics. A subject for a deep thinker would be to write on the phase of society in Chicago, which leaves a vast Catholic population without a representative on the Exposition Board. Father Barry could write something on Catholic inanition.
IX-1-c - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {1}
1892 May 24
Moran, William J.:
New York, (New York)
to Father Jos(eph) H. McMahon:
(New York, New York)
He has sent out copies of the enclosed letter to men of the different localities above mentioned and is awaiting replies.
- A.L.S. - 1p.
1892 May 24
Moran, William J.:
New York, (New York)
to Father Jos(eph) H. McMahon:
(New York, New York)
He has been selected as chairman of the committee on arrangements for the first annual meeting of the Catholic Summer School at New London, Conn(ecticut). The committee besides local arrangements must also canvass different localities. He outlines eight localities and interests and suggests that one man be chosen for each one.
I-1-j - A.L.S., Typed L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}
1892 May 24
Pallen, Conde B.:
St. Louis, M(iss)o(uri)
to Father Jos(eph) H. McMahon:
(New York, New York)
He will be very glad to do all in his power to further the Catholic Summer School. He was tied down and could not attend the New York meeting. He expresses his full sympathy with the movement. He will be happy to take a place among the lecturers, but would not want to take it at too short notice; he is very busy and would like ample time for preparation.
I-1-j - Typed L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}
1892 May 24
Siegfried, Father F(rancis) P.:
Overbrook, (Pennsylvania)
to Father (Joseph H.) McMahon:
(New York, New York)
He will be pleased to assist on the Board of Studies as McMahon asked in his letter of the 17th. If discussion is in order he would ask men who have been named as specialists to prepare courses in their respective lines and bring them to a meeting to be held early next month. If they cannot attend they should send in their program. It might be well that those who have accepted to lecture send in their syllabi as soon as possible. He thinks one man should give the entire course in his branch or at least outline the entire course assign single lectures to his colaborers. He asks to be dropped form the Ethicians and placed among those who discuss science and revealed religion.
I-1-j - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {1}
1892 May 24
Smythe, Father P(atrick) E.:
Plainfield, N(ew) J(ersey)
to Monsignor (Robert) Seton:
(Jersey City Heights, New Jersey)
He invites Seton to address the Sodality of the Children of Mary of St. Mary's Church on May 29.
II-1-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 May 25
Fitzgerald, Edward, Bishop:
of Little Rock, (Arkansas)
to W(illiam) J. Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
The Bishop sends a list of seven names of laymen of the Diocese, who are qualified to prepare papers to be read at the Columbian Congress of 1893.
IX-1-c - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 May 25
Haid, (Bishop) Leo, (Vicar Apostolic of North Carolina):
Belmont, N(orth) C(arolina)
to W(illiam) J. Onahan:
Chicago, Ill(inois)
The Bishop gives names of prominent Catholics, including Robert M. Douglas, the son of Stephen A. Douglas.
IX-1-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1892 May 25
Johnston, R(ichard) M(alcolm):
Baltimore, (Maryland)
to Father Jos(eph) H. McMahon:
New York, (New York)
Although pressed with work he would accept the invitation on the terms expressed, travel expenses and board paid, to give six lectures on consecutive days. He sends syllabus of two or three series from which to choose. He is leaving home to give some lectures in Tennessee and will return in about twelve days.
I-1-j - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 May 25
Mosher, Warren E.:
Youngstown, Ohio
to (Father Joseph H. McMahon:
New York, New York)
(A form letter). The Committee in charge of the selection of a meeting place for the Catholic Summer School had chosen New London, Conn(ecticut) as a temporary location, the first session to open there July 20 and last three weeks.
I-1-j - A.L.S.(Mimeographed) - 1p. - 4to. - {1}
1892 May 25
Mosher, Warren E.:
Youngstown, Ohio
to (Father Joseph H. McMahon:
New York, New York)
A form letter stenciled with office written in notifying McMahon that at the meeting in the Catholic Club in New York May 11 and 12 he was named chairman of the Committee on Instruction. The object of the School is stated as lectures on a university extension basis.
I-1-j - A.L.S.(stenciled) - 1p. - 4to. - {1}
1892 May 25
Onahan, W(illiam) J.:
Chicago, (Illinois)
to Father Jos(eph) H. McMahon:
(New York, New York)
He acknowledges McMahon's letter of May 18. He is in fullest sympathy with the proposed Catholic summer School but he doubts that he could lecture or command the time to attend; but if his name can be of service they may use it.
I-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}
1892 May 26
Clarke, Richard H.:
New York, (New York)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He has been appointed a delegate to represent the New York Catholic Protectory at the National Conference of Charities and Correction. His impression is that Notre Dame has an industrial school and might well be represented. P.S. He is now equipped with three lectures: Washington, Columbus, Goethe.
XI-1-j - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1892 May 26
Haaren, J.E.:
Brooklyn, N(ew) Y(ork)
to Father (Joseph H.) McMahon:
(New York, New York)
He received McMahon's two communications. His answer is to ask a command.
I-1-j - A.L.S. - - 12mo. - {1}
(1892?) May 26
O'Gorman, Father Th(oma)s:
Washington, D.C.
to (Austin E.) Ford:
(New York, New York)
He thanks Ford for his letter. Monsignor (Januarius) De Concilio is mad and does not know the Irish people. There is no danger of a schism, it is nonsense that Father (Thomas J.) Bouquillon is to be condemned. Veritas Vindicata in the last number of the Western Watchman is made up of facts given by O'Gorman from a letter of Cardinal (Mariano) Rampolla, a classmate of Bouquillon. The Cardinal wrote him a month and a half ago to have no fear. The Jesuits in Rome did their best to drag Bouquillon into Inquisition; if Archbishop (John) Ireland is tolerable so is Bouquillon. French papers are translating Tolerari Potest. Everything looks hopeful for further victory. O'Gorman has no doubt whatever about (Ireland's Cardinalate); but Ford should keep silent and wait. Archbishop (Michael A.) Corrigan's chances have vanished. He will have no time to pay his respects to De Concilio. As soon as O'Gorman gets word, he will meet Ford in Washington.
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1892 May 26
Sheedy, Father Morgan M.:
Pittsburg(h, Pennsylvania)
to Father Jos(eph) H. McMahon:
(New York, New York)
Replying to McMahon's letter of the 17th he feels it a high honor to give some lectures on the Miscellaneous Course. He asks McMahon to give him due notice of the subject and the place of delivery.
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1892 May 27
Brownson, H(enry) F(rancis):
Detroit, Mich(igan)
to Father (Joseph) H. McMahon:
New York, (New York)
While Brownson appreciates the importance and sympathizes with the purpose of the Catholic Summer School he cannot promise active assistance.
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1892 May 27
Claxton, W. R.:
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to Father Jos(eph) H. McMahon:
(New York, New York)
He acknowledges McMahon's letter calling on him to assist in the work of the Catholic Summer school. He desires to express his readiness to do anything in his power.
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1892 May 27
Griffin, Martin I.J.:
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He has supplied his customer with twelve numbers of the Directory. He had an avalance of them come down on him.
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1892 May 27
Harson, M.J.:
Providence, R(hode) I(sland)
to Father Jos(eph) H. McMahon:
(New York, New York)
Mr. J.H. Murray has sent him McMahon's letter from Youngstown. When Dr. Loughlin first mentioned the project he decided to take such part in it as other engagements would permit. Supposing that McMahon would not be overburdened with lectures at the first meeting he proposes to give a few talks on business. He lists four topics and an introduction. Unless the experiment is a financial success he would pay his own expenses.
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1892 May 27
Holaind, S.J., Father R(ené) I(sidore):
Woodstock, M(aryland)
to Father J(oseph) H. McMahon:
(New York, New York)
He has received only yesterday McMahon's letter of the 7th. He is in full sympathy with the scheme. As the plan is somewhat indefinite he can hardly give a positive promise but should the committee call on him for some lectures on ethics he would try to comply. It would be well to let him know how many lectures and whether they are to be scientific or popular, as he will have to make adaptations.
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1892 May 27
Lefevre, C.M., Father E.J.:
Watertown, Mass(achusetts)
to Father Jos(eph) H. McMahon:
(New York, New York)
McMahon's letter was forwarded to him but he had to consult his superior as to his probable duty during the coming summer. The superior thinks he should not undertake anything during the coming summer. The superior thinks he should not undertake anything during the present year. They are opening a new seminary and his mission does not end until the end of June. There are missions to give. He expresses his full faith in the movement and willingness to help in the future.
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1892 May 27
Meline, Mary M.:
Cincinnati, O(hio)
to (Father Joseph H. McMahon):
(New York, New York)
Having received (McMahon's)circular she will take great pleasure in helping the cause of the Catholic Summer School and she hopes that she will be listed among the be listed among the lecturers. She wishes that she did not have to raise the question of finances but she lives by her pen. She considers herself one of the originators of the summer school idea and of the Reading Circle, and desires to be among the first in the summer school. And if(McMahon) can interest other New York schools in her work she will be grateful. She has spoken at Kenwood, Albany and Manhattanville.
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1892 May 28
Anderson, D.:
New York, (New York)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
Mother Superior M. de Chantal of Brooklyn is well acquainted with the Bishop of Mobile and has promised to write to see if she can ger permission to use his picture for the group. He will make Edwards pictures of Chappelle, Gabriels, McDonnell and Messmer when he gets the plate.
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1892 May 28
Conway, S.J., Father James:
St. Canisius, Buffalo, N(ew) Y(ork)
to Father (Joseph H.) McMahon:
(New York, New York)
He is in full sympathy with the Summer school, but that is all he can offer to the group organizing it. As a Jesuit when he finishes his year's teaching he must give retreats just when the summer school should be in operation. He does not want this to be considered a permanent refusal.
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1892 May 28
McGovern, Thomas, Bishop of:
Harrisburg, P(ennsylvani)a
to William J. Onahan:
Chicago, Ill(inois)
The Bishop names William McSherry and John Coyle as laymen best qualified to read addresses before the Columbian Congress.
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1892 May 28
Marty, Martin, Bishop of:
Sioux Falls, S(outh) Dak(ota)
to (William J.) Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
Bishop Marty declines to send names, leaving it to the East to supply the prominent ones. (This note is written on the back of Onahan's circular, dated May 18, 1892, asking Bishops to send names.)
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1892 May 28
Monarch, E. A.:
Mt. Lamar, (Kentucky)
to (James. F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Not one single day has passed that she was not strongly remended to write to Edwards. She sent her valued picture of St. Joseph to have it framed. Since her return she has been thinking of the many privileges Lamar has in Sorin Hall and feels that he needs more than ever Edwards' watchful eye.
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1892 May 28
Seton, Mgr. Robert:
Jersey City, (New Jersey)
to (James F.) Edwards:
Notre Dame, (Indiana)
He lunched yesterday with the Archbishop to meet his schoolmate Bishop Montes de Oca. He has much to say to Edwards. He thanks Edwards for the April Bulletin; it is a good idea but care must be taken in the proof-reading. He gives some information on how the term oil stocks is used in reference to the Holy Oils.
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1892 May 28
Toomy, Alice T.:
Tomkins Cove, N(ew) York
to Father Joseph (H.) McMahon:
(New York, New York)
The circular of May 18 reached her last evening because it was misdirected. She has worked many years to establish Catholic reading circles and rejoices in the Catholic Summer School. She has a course of lectures on the study of language. She would read those lectures at the summer school if the time does not interfere with her other work. She wishes the dates of the opening so that she can notify her friends. She expects to spend the next summer in California. (Printed enclosure-Outline of lectures.)
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1892 May 29
Northrop, H(enry) P., Bishop of:
Charleston, S(outh) C(arolina)
to W(illiam) J. Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
The Bishop sends no names since there are none that are qualified to prepare papers for the Columbian Congress.
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1892 May 29
Riordan, Patrick W., Archbishop of:
San Francisco, Cal(ifornia)
to (William J.) Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
The name of J. J. McDade is suggested for an address on Catholic Societies. It is out of the question to expect a delegation from San Francisco, since distance and expenses are too great.
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1892 May 29
Robinson, William C.:
New Haven, Conn(ecticut)
to Father Joseph H. McMahon:
(New York, New York)
Acknowledging the letter of the 17th he says that his summer arrangements are already made and it is not possible for him to deliver any lectures at the proposed summer school. He is much interested in the enterprise and when he can he will lend a helping hand.
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1892 May 30
Mosher, Warren E.:
Youngstown, O(hio)
to Father (Joseph H.) McMahon:
(New York, New York)
Mosher has received McMahon's letters and fulfilled all requests except the last-the attendance at the meeting of June 1. Much work had accumulated and the Review was delayed but he expects to have it out this week. He has written to Mrs. Hardy. Mr. (George P.) Lathrop has received from him a detailed report of the New York meeting. The reports are all favorable. He will try to get to New York at the next meeting of the council.
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1892 May 30
(Mullany, Father John F.):
Syracuse, N(ew) Y(ork)
to Father (Joseph H.) McMahon:
(New York, New York)
Mullan y regrets that he cannot attend the meeting on the Catholic Summer School the next day. The school examiners visit the Academy that day and he feels he should be present. He is pleased with the way that the Catholic newspapers of the area have praised the Summer School. He makes a few suggestions. He thinks the leaders should visit the localities where the movement has been well received and where Reading Circles are preparing the way. He proposes to visit the towns between Albany and Buffalo. He will be aided by Fathers (J.S.A.) Lynch of Utica, (Edward A.) Terry of Albany, (John) Walsh of Troy, (James P.) Kiernan of Rochester, (James) Quigley of Buffalo and (Joseph H.) Conroy of Ogdensburgh. This would be better than communications that would be thrown away. The remaining portions of the state should be visited in the same manner. They should be prepared to give all information possible about the meetings and transportation. Mullany has asked Mr. Butterfield to obtain the best rates on the New York Central.
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(18)92 May 30
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 $50.00 and the "Book Buyer" and for (Flora Haines) Loughead's letter. He will be free from June 14 to October 1. It is six years since they last met.
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1892 May 30
Synnott, Father Jos(eph) J.:
South Orange, N(ew) J(ersey)
to Father (Joseph H.) McMahon:
(New York, New York)
He thanks McMahon for his answer concerning the Catholic Chatauqua. He has given the answer and the Reviews to the young man who wanted the information for his commencement oration. He thanks McMahon for the invitation to attend the summer school. If possible he will attend.
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1892 May 31
Campbell, W( ) A.:
Richmond, V(irgini)a
to W(illiam) J. Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
Campbell will send circulars to Onahan. Onahan in turn, is to communicate with the Bishops. He leaves it to Onahan to devise the best method to reach his Church in other countries, in support of this measure of arbitration in international disputes. If Onahan thinks it best to have Catholic Clergy formally associated with him as members of this corresponding Committee, he should inform Campbell, who will name such a person as Onahan proposes for appointment by Campbell's Executive Committee. They are trying to arrange for a committee in Chicago under the 4th resolution of the circular — "An ecclesiastical movement in behalf of Arbitration." The chairman will be Charles C. Bonney.
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1892 May 31
Gentry, Dr. W(illiam) D.:
Chicago, Ill(inois)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
He wrote to Mother Ascension advising a trip to Europe for (Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C.) if he could remain till October. If he would have to return to meet with General Chapter in August, Gentry says it would be harmful. Sorin would not be able to stand the hot weather.
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1892 May 31
Kelly, Margaret H.:
(New York, New York)
to
Rector of Notre Dame University(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Some time ago she heard that Notre Dame was making a collection of ecclesiastical articles and is so she would like to send an immense wax candle which was carried by Archbishop (John) Hughes (of New York) in the procession in honor of the declaration of the Immaculate Conception in Rome.
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1892 May 31
Lathrop, G(eorge) P(arsons):
New London, Conn(ecticut)
to Father (Joseph H.) McMahon:
(New York, New York)
They have a meeting in New London of the Local Committee that night and he cannot attend the meeting in New York. As he is chairman of the Local Committee McMahon is to tell Mr. Moran that William J. Brennan whom he proposed as the New London member of Moran's committee is their secretary. With the authorization of a telegram from Father (Morgan) Sheedy he engaged the Lyceum Theatre for the three weeks, except for the 17th. The project of three lectures a day that was suggested is to save the Lyceum from actual loss. If there is a third lecture they will have to pay for the extra expenditure. Lathrop sees no reason why they should not use the local parochial school for some lectures and economize. (Warren E.) Mosher has suggested that each course of lectures be under one man. He thinks that a good idea. He thinks they are undertaking too many lectures. The people will need some rest and recreation. For his lecture he will speak on "The Pole Star of American Literature" on the influence of the Church in literature. Mosher suggested the following men for the Council: Rev. J(ohn) T(albot) Smith, Prof. (John) Brophy, Father (Walter) Gough, and Mr. (C.) Claxton of Philadelphia. He has received Mosher's manuscript of the provisional organization but has not been able to draft the general circular. He has prepared a statement on New London which he has sent to Dr. Dwyer for the Albany papers. All enquiries should go to Brennan at New London. They have accomodations for 150 at the Pequot House and 30 at the Crocker house, 100 at Niantic, 30 in private houses and 30 in boarding houses. They could also secure a large Sound boat for 200 or 300 more. It is important to know at once the number that can be expected. Unless they know by June 15 they will lose money. He recommends for lecturers Caryl Coleman, John Malone, and Father (William) Pardoe, (S.J.). (By way of postscript he adds.) He strongly urges that they get Richard Malcolm Johnston to read some of his stories and Professor Robinson of the Yale Law School. They should try to get well known non-Catholics. Perhaps it would be too much to get St. George Mivart. John LaFarge would be good on religious art. He is a Catholic.
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1892 May 31
Messmer, Sebastian G., Bishop of:
Green Bay, Wis(consin)
to W(illiam) J. Onahan:
Chicago, (Illinois)
The Bishop is not sufficiently acquainted with his diocese to make any suggestions in regard to efficient speakers for the Columbian Congress.
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