(1892 Dec.)
(Notre Dame, University of) Bishops' Memorial Hall:
Notre Dame, Indiana
Monthly Bulletin. (A list of acquisitions). (Included in the John Gilmary Shea Collection). It records the receipt of the pen and holder of Dr. Shea from his daughter, Isabel Shea, and some Shea letters donated by Marc F. Vallette andFather Patrick Corrigan.
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(1892 Dec.?)
O'G(orman, Father Thomas):
(Washington, D.C.)
to (Austin E.) Ford:
(New York, New York)
O'G(orman) describes the actions of Archbishop (Francis) Satolli at the meeting of the Archbishops in November on the School Controversy. Archbishop (John) Ireland and Father (Thomas J.) Bouquillon triumphed and the other side could not stand it. The fight is no longer between Archbishop (Michael A.) Corrigan and Ireland but between the Holy see and the Corriganites. He mentions the claims of Archbishop (Patrick J.) Ryan and the stand of Archbishop (William Henry) Elder. Ford will see the (Father Edward) McGlynn case come to the fore and gain force from Corrigan's foolish conduct towards Satolli. (James G.) Blaine is very sick and Ford should write to (Richard C.) Kerens to come to see him and get O'Gorman entry to the house; he and Archbishop Ireland were denied admittance to him.
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1892 Dec. 1
Egan, John R. D.:
New York, (New York)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
He has an oil painting for sale of Archbishop (John) Hughes, one of two copies painted from life. He writes thinking Edwards might wish it for his collection.
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1892 Dec.2
Ford, Austin E.:
New York, (New York)
to R(ichard) C. Kerens:
St. Louis, M(iss)o(uri)
Ford was shocked to hear through Father (Thomas) O'Gorman today that (James Gillespie) Blaine is very much lower than the public appreciates. O'Gorman writes Ford to beg Kerens to come to see Blaine and get O'Gorman entre to the house; he and Archbishop (John) Ireland were denied admission to Blaine's house the other day. In O'Gorman's own house, and once in the house of the late Father Murphy of Augusta, Blaine told an anecdote the moral of which was that when death really approached he would see a priest and die in the communication of the Church. O'Gorman asked him to tell Patrick Ford. It is their duty to do what they can in the case.
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1892 Dec.2
M(annix), M(ary) E.:
San Diego, Calif(ornia)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Hudson's card and draft arrived. They were sorry to hear Hudson was ill. Mannix is writing a story for him. (On the back in an unidentified hand is a note) on Henri St. Claire Deville, the distinguished Catholic chemist.
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1892 Dec.3
Vallette, M(arc) F.:
New York, (New York)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Vallette remembers Bishop (John N.) Neumann very well. He was confirmed by him and served mass for him on many occasions. Vallette asks Hudson to tell him exactly what he wants him to do when he sends the manuscript.
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1892 Dec. 4
Cavanagh, Charles T.:
Cambridge, Mass(achusetts)
to James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
No doubt Edwards has come to the conclusion that he has gone back on his promise to send him a bust of (John) Boyle O'Reilly, but the truth is that he did not know how to proceed until he met Dr. Roche of the Pilot. The bust is almost ready. Mat Bachman is the artist.
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1892 Dec.4
Foran, J. K.:
Montreal, (Canada)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Before he received Hudson's letter Foran posted him "Christmas in a Shanty" for the December number. Hudson's title for his contributions, "In the Path of Pioneer Priests", is admirable. Foran asks Hudson to send a few copies of his prospectus. When should Foran send the first of the series?
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(18)92 Dec.4
Ryan, Archbishop P(atrick) J(ohn):
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to Archbishop (Michael Augustine Corrigan):
(New York, New York)
Ryan thinks it providential that the dispatch appeared, that they refused to sign the Propositions. Archbishop (William Henry) Elder has called a Conference of his suffragans and Ryan is convinced they will be with them. Indeed a majority of American Catholics are with the Archbishops. In regard to the United Greeks, if they go into schism, it will be because their clergy will lead them. This they may do if they are not permitted to live here as married men. Celibacy amongst the clergy will be endangered if many married priests come here. It is a grave question that the Holy See should decide. There are nearly 5,000 Greek Catholics in the diocese. Ryan hopes (Corrigan)'s health has improved. It is generous of Archbishop (John) Ireland to promise Bishop (John Lancaster) Spalding to say no more in public about the school question after he had had his way. Ryan thinks they ought to write privately to Rome, to express their opinion of the pamphlet. He sent the pamphlets to the Suffragan Bishops with a note stating the Archbishops declined to approve of it. P.S. Ryan just received a letter from Elder stating he and his suffragans sent a dispatch to Rome begging delay of action until the Pope should receive their letter in regard to the pamphlet.
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1892 Dec. 5
Romeike, Henry:
New York, (New York)
to W(illia)m J. Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
Romeike regrets that Onahan will not renew his order. He hopes that Onahan might in the future.
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1892 Dec.6
Corrigan, Archbishop M(ichael) A(ugustine):
New York, New York)
to Frank G. Dossert:
(New York, New York)
Corrigan's best wishes and good will accompany him to Rome. It is a great honor to be invited by the Supreme Pontiff to reproduce the Jubilee Mass in Rome.
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(18)92 Dec.6
Halkett, Emily Mary Gabrielle:
London, (England)
to (Monsignor Robert Seton:
Jersey City Heights, New Jersey)
At Easter she will begin her novitiate with the Benedictines at St. Mary's Priory, Princethorpe, Warwickshire. They are a very select Community and she is fortunate to find admittance. They are all going to spend Christmas with her stepmother in their old home and then Halkett goes to Rome to return to England in March.
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1892 Dec. 6
Roby, Mrs. Lelia P.:
Chicago, (Illinois)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Her labors are many and she had not had time to send Edwards the check. She would not think of exhibiting her picture.
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1892 Dec. 7
Connolly, Father J(ames) N.:
New York, (New York)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
The mitre was received in good condition.
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1892 Dec. 7
Dormer, James H.:
Buffalo, (New York)
to (William J.) Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
Dormer is pleased to hear from Onahan. He praises Onahan's plan of the Congress presented to the Archbishops. There was some opposition, which Dormer decries. The Hierarchy will work along with Onahan and ignore the New York faction. He implores Onahan not to ask him to read a paper at the Congress - since he could not do it. - He desires a back seat. He would like to have Onahan meet Mr. and Mrs. Lathrop. Mr. Lathrop is an excellent speaker, a convert, whom Onahan should try to secure if possible. His wife is the former Rose Hawthorne (daughter of Nathaniel). He would also like to have Charley Maier call on the Lathrops. Dormer comments on a former employee of Onahan's who visited Buffalo in the employ of the Secret Service. He asks about Margaret L. Shepherd, an escaped nun, referring to the Minister of Public Works in Ontario, Mr. Fraser, for information.
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1892 Dec.7
Gibbons, Cardinal J(ames):
Baltimore, (Maryland)
to Archbishop (Michael Augustine) Corrigan:
(New York, New York)
Gibbons makes two suggestions regarding the letter to the Holy Father. First, it is better to omit the phrase "quos non tot esse putamus quot feruntur" as no conclusion was arrived at in their meeting. The number of Catholic children attending public schools is difficult even to approximate. Second, Gibbons suggests a separate paragraph thanking the Holy Father for sending so learned and excellent a representative. A graceful compliment to Msgr. (Francis) Satolli will be grateful to him and will not fail to please the Holy Father. It will also offset the disappointment of the Pope that the Archbishops did not ask for a permanent Delegate. Gibbons made no change in the minutes sent him by Msgr. (Placide L.) Chapelle. Chapelle informed Gibbons that Corrigan had agreed to insertion of the phrase sent by the Delegate.
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1892 Dec. 7
Hammond, M. Virginia:
(Rensselaer, Indiana)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
She finds that she can supply Edwards with February and November numbers of Harpers for 1874. That American she gave to St. Joseph College.
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(18)92 Dec.7
Raymund, Father Joseph:
Castleblaney, Ireland
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
Notre Dame, (Indiana)
Raymund sends a manuscript for the Ave Maria.
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(1892) Dec.7
Schreiber, Ellis:
London, (England)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Schreiber thanks Hudson for the order he received. He hopes to send a short biography of Southey. Schreiber sends a few scraps which may be useful. Father (Richard F.) Clarke, (S.J.) could hear nothing of the bond volume on his return to Farm Street in the autumn.
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1892 Dec. 7
Seton, Mgr. Robert:
Jersey City Heights, N(ew) J(ersey)
to (James F.) Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
He begs to asknowledge Edwards' valuable gift of books. Father Gasquet's History of the Dissolution of the Monasteries has safely come to hand but is lessened in value by not containing Edwards' autograph. He will begin to select his subject for his address at Notre Dame. He would have made a better figure ten years ago.
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1892 Dec. 8
Higgins, S.J., Father E(dward) A.:
Loyola, ( )
to William J. Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
Father Higgins will leave for Lourdes and Toulouse, thence to Paris. He will spend Christmas in London, and might even go to Ireland. Due to the acute condition of Spanish politics, Father Higgins' Spanish friends are able to name only one renowned layman - the Marquis de Narros. He hopes to hear better news of the Catholic Educational Exhibit when he returns home. He thinks Onahan is overworked. Regards to Mrs. & Miss Mollie Onahan.
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1892 Dec. 8
Mulry, Thomas M( ):
New York, (New York)
to W(illiam) J. Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is thinking of holding a Convention at Chicago in 1893. They would like to know the date of the (Columbian) Catholic Congress, since they would like to convene at that time, as it would insure a better attendance at the Society's gathering.
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1892 Dec. 8
Malin, W(illia)m:
St. Mary's, Milford Co.
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
He would be pleased to obtain a quantity of Water of Lourdes for use on sick calls.
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(1892) (Dec.?)8
O'Meara, G(eraldine) M.:
Paris, (France)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
O'Meara has not been able to settle down since she lost her darling. She asks for an account of the foundation and work of the Sisters of the Poor for her friend Mrs. Ram. Yesterday (Benoit) Cardinal Langenieux told a friend of O'Meara that never had religion in France been in a worse state. It is impossible for Catholics and conservatives to rally to this government. Many would rally to the Republic if it were Christian.
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1892 Dec. 9
Michael, S.J., Father Emil:
Innsbruck, (Austria-Hungary)
to (Henry F. Brownson):
(Detroit, Michigan)
Michael thanks Brownson for the valuable information he sent him, which confirms the judgement. He had formed of Dr. (Johann Joseph) Doellinger. He was no theologian, and seems never to have studied thoroughly the acts relating to the Councils of Constance and Basle. He errs in thinking he has discovered a theory that hits the right line between Papalists and Gallicans and errs again in believing himself to be no Callican. Verbal information given to Michael by a friend who in 1853 attended Doellinger's lectures entirely agrees with the notes Brownson has sent him.
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1892 Dec. 9
Monarch, E. A.:
(Owenboro, Kentucky)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Lamar writes that they will leave for home about the 20th. Things have undergone a great change by the removal of Father Yambon. Father Fitzgerald tells them that he is well acquainted with Edwards and seemed delighted to learn that Edwards will be home with the boys.
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1892 Dec. 10
Ball, Jemison:
Chicago, Ill(inois)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
Gregori is asking a little too much to expect Ball to pay the duty on the picture which is Gregori's property and on which Ball only holds an option. Ball's arrangement was to pay $4000 for the picture delivered at Notre Dame.
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1892 Dec. 10
Lathrop, G( ) P.:
Chicago, (Illinois)
to (William J.) Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
The Lathrops will be unable to visit Notre Dame. Lathrop called at the Columbus Club and the Chicago National Bank, in an effort to locate Onahan. On Sunday they will be occupied visiting Miss Starr in the forenoon so Lathrop will have to put off his call on Onahan. Lathrop saw Archbishop Feehan; and will wire Egan not to come due to shortage of time.
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1892 Dec. 12
Gregori, Fannie:
Florence, (Italy)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
She encloses the contract for Mr. (Jemison) Ball to sign. If it is not expressed in the right words Edwards may change it. Her father wants to be sure of the sale of the picture, otherwise he could sell it in Italy. It will be the last work he will do.
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1892 Dec. 12
Shea, Isabel:
Elizabeth, N(ew) J(ersey)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She thanks him for the note containing the name of a new subscriber. Two funerals in two months is a heavy cross for a family Edwards has a good collection of her father's (John Gilmary Shea) writings at Notre Dame. She sent a few of his books to George town. They made a big fuss in the papers about the donation, but after all it was a small one. She may be able to add to Edwards' collection.
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1892 Dec. 13
Porter, Charles:
Cleveland, O(hio)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
They have no copies of Nov. 26, 1891, except those reserved for their files.
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1892 Dec. 13
DeVos, Father J( ) E.:
Spalding, Neb(raska)
to W(illiam) J. Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
They all wish that (Grover) Cleveland will give Onahan a cabinet post, or some other important job; and that the World's Fair (Columbian Catholic Congress) will bring the deserved honor of Cardinal to Archbishop (John) Ireland. He rejoices that the Congress will discuss emigration and colonization. He feels more and more that the grouping of Catholics in good farming centers is a necessary and fertile work. He discusses advantages of the factory workers and farmers, the religious habits of his parishioners, the coming of the railroad, and the necessity of deeds to the land. Bishop (Richard) Scannell told him to sell what land he has and to pay off the debts. The Yankees will not do a thing without deeds.
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1892 Dec.13
McQuaid, Bishop B(ernard) J(oseph):
Rochester, N(ew) Y(ork)
to Archbishop (Michael Augustine Corrigan):
(New York, New York)
They are all in a nice pickle thanks to Leo XIII and his delegate. Yesterday McQuaid received an English translation of Msgr. (Francis) Satolli's address to the Archbishops. The communication from a professor in Fairbault, (Minnesota) published in the Catholic Herald ought to be sent to Rome with extracts from Archbishop (John) Ireland's Memorial. It would show the people in Rome how they were led astray by misrepresentations. McQuaid understands that Satolli has been talking to people about Mrs.( ) Bradly who wrote to Rome fourteen years ago complaining that McQuaid had threatened to refuse her absolution for sending her boy to a Protestant school. Is it not singular that the Propaganda Archives are ransacked after 14 years? It was an impolitic act on the part of (Corrigan)'s brother, Father George (Corrigan) to side with Father P(atrick) Corrigan against Monsignor (Robert) Seton. P. Corrigan's interview demonstrates his utter hypocrisy. How is Archbishop (Corrigan) going to act on the Secret Society business. It is curious that societies condemned in Europe are approved here. A society may be harmless in St. Paul, but dangerous in Rochester, according to their theories. A few men have led them into their present difficulties.
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1892 Dec. 13
Sener, S(amuel) M.:
Lancaster, P(ennsylvani)a
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
Some three years ago he sent Edwards a few pictures of old St. Mary's and some mementoes of Father Keenan which were noticed in the Scholastic. He asks for a copy of the magazine which contained the notice.
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1892 Dec. 15
Griffin, Martin I. J.:
Phil(adelphia, Pennsylvania)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
What duplicates of Catholic papers does Edwards want? Griffin's daughter, Stella (Griffin), has gone to Sisters of Immaculate Heart as postulate.
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1892 Dec. 15
Moore, John, Bishop of:
St. Augustine, Fl(orid)a
to W(illiam) J. Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
The Bishop sends the name of G.A.W. Wendell as a person qualified to write a paper for the Columbian Catholic Congress. Wendell is a Jewish born, German educated convert with active experience with Socialist labor societies, who is willing to write on any subject. The Bishop had baptized him, and calls him a sincere convert.
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1892 Dec. 15
Mulry, Thomas M.:
New York, (New York)
to W(illiam) J. Onahan:
Chicago, Ill(inois)
Mulry believes it fairly certain that the Society of St. Vincent De Paul will hold its convention in Chicago. They will be pleased to furnish a paper on the history of the Society. It is too early to positively say what will be done since all places have not been heard from. The Society is proud to count Onahan as a member.
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(1892) Dec.16
O'Gorman, Father Tho(ma)s:
Washington, D.C.
to (Austin E.) Ford:
(New York, New York)
Archbishop (Francis) Satolli thinks it best that he have nothing to do with the (Frank G.) Dossert affair, but that American bishops whom Ford enlists should put it through.
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1892 Dec. 17
Baldwin, J. D.:
Indianapolis, (Indiana)
to James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, (Indiana)
Enclosed is the ticker Chicago to Indianapolis and return as per request through George Rhodius.
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1892 Dec.17
Foran, J. K.:
Montreal, (Canada)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Foran received the Ave Marias containing the prospectus and he will send them to his friends. Hudson may do as he pleases with his manuscripts.
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(18)92 Dec.17
Gibbons, Cardinal J(ames):
Baltimore, (Maryland)
to Archbishop (Michael Augustine) Corrigan:
(New York, New York)
Gibbons is convinced that the letter for the Holy Father will not be acceptable in its present form. He suggests that a part of the preface be retained, that thanks be given the Pope for sending so exemplary a Prelate as Msgr. (Francis) Satolli, without any reference to the school question, that the reasons for not inviting a permanent Delegate remain in the same form as in Corrigan's letter and that the letter conclude with a profession of obedience and filial submission. Gibbons is sorry to put Corrigan to so much trouble. He hopes for a new draft soon so it can be sent before the end of the year.
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(18)92 Dec.17
S(toddard), C(harles) W(arren):
Washington, D(istrict of) C(olumbia)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
That was a pretty notice in the "Home Journal", but the critics all seem very kind. Stoddard will try to go home for two or three days, perhaps to Baltimore. Is Hudson to take part in a reading at Holy Cross Academy? He hopes to send some manuscript in the next two or three days. Rudyard Kipling says he has been reading the "Lepers of Molokai".
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1892 Dec. 18
Ball, Jomison:
Chicago, Ill(inois)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
He hopes there will be no hitch in his getting the picture for he has done a lot of advance advertising for Gregori. He declines to pay the duty.
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1892 Dec. 20
Higgins, S.J., Father E(dward) A.:
Paris, France
to (William J.) Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
To the name of Marquis de Narros are added those of Signor Noceda and Baron Sarachaga, both prominent Spanish Catholics. The latter lives in Paray le Monial, France, and has built a beautiful museum to contain a gallery to display paintings of the Life of Christ. Sarachaga has always attended European "Eucharistic Congresses." Father Higgins suggests that it would be well to have such a man in the (Columbian) Catholic Congress in America. In France, everyone is speaking of the Panama Scandals. Father Higgins said Mass in the Visitation Chapel at Paray le Monial on the altar where the apparition took place.
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1892 Dec.20
Kasper, Clara:
South Evanston, Illinois
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Kasper thanks Hudson for the Christmas memento which she received before leaving St. Mary's.
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1892 Dec.20
Kerens, R(ichard) C.:
Cumberland, M(arylan)d
to Austin (E. Ford):
(New York, New York)
He was in Washington and Baltimore two days before leaving for St. Louis. Archbishop (John) Ireland wired him strongly to see (James G.) Blaine on bringing him back to the Faith. He has done his level best to the point of giving offense to the family. He encloses a copy of his letter to the Archbishop; there is more to say than this. He will return east after the holidays and do what he can to have the president appoint Ford. This is the last and only request that he will make, and that will be personal. (Stephen Benton) Elkins agreed to stand for Ford, but as Ford says he needs urging by someone at hand.
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1892 Dec.20
Kerens, R(ichard) C.:
(Cumberland, Maryland)
to Archbishop (John) Ireland:
Saint Paul, Minn(esota)
This is the first opportunity he has had to write about his mission to Blaine. He saw Cardinal (James Gibbons) on Saturday morning and learned of his two visits to Blaine; the desired result was not reached because at the time Blaine was unable to speak. Kerens is satisfied Blaine's desire is in the right direction. He has been to the house four times, and told Mrs. Blaine frankly of his mission; she promised to convey the message to Blaine. Reports today were that Blaine would probably get better; if one could see him alone without family obstruction all will be well. It is true that Blaine sent for the Cardinal both by letter and telegraph. Miss Elizabeth Sherman and Father T(h)om(as) Sherman might be effective assistants in bringing about the desired result. (Letter is carbon copy and signed.)
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1892 Dec. 20
Murphy, Jos(eph) D.:
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to Father (John A.) Zahm, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He was delighted on the receipt of Zahm's letter for praise from Notre Dame is praise indeed. Yes, it is Zahm's old friend Murphy who is managing the new paper, (The Catholic Times), the one whose first efforts in journalism was as one-third editor of the Scholastic back in the '60s. He will print the picture of the Notre Dame football team if Captain Coady or one of the boys will write him an article on college athletics.
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1892 Dec.21
Pauline, (D.W.), Sister M(ar)ie:
St. Laurent-sur-Sevre, (France)
to Monsignor (Robert Seton:
Jersey City Heights, New Jersey)
The Daughters of Wisdom wish (Seton) a Merry Christmas and express their gratitude.
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1892 Dec.21
Tiernan, F(rances) C(hristine Fisher):
Salisbury, N(orth) C(arolina)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
The $88 received as final payment on "The Maid of Arcady" was more than Tiernan expected. H. L. Kilner would have got the story for $300. As it is it brought $488. Tiernan asks if a note on the Indians in the Columbus celebrations of New York was from Hudson's pen.
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1892 Dec. 22
Griffin, Martin I. J.:
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
He will give $2 each for the Catholic Directories from 1834 to 1844. He is helping a priest make up a set.
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1892 Dec.22
Keiley, Father Benj(amin) J.V.G.:
Washington, D(istrict of) C(olumbia)
to Archbishop (Michael Augustine Corrigan:
New York, New York)
Keiley has just returned from the Catholic University and a long talk with Archbishop (Francisco) Satolli. Satolli had felt what he supposed was a slight, and Keiley is not certain that he removed it. Keiley told him that Corrigan was not notified of his coming until at least a week after the news was conveyed to Card(inal James) G(ibbons) and Archbishop (John) Ireland and that almost simultaneously (Austin) Ford had notified him that the Government would receive Satolli. Keiley translated both letters, from Ford and Monsignor (Denis) O'Connell and Satolli said that the matter was "all over". Satolli now knows that Corrigan was not guilty of any disrespect. Keiley suggests that Corrigan write Satolli and state the facts clearly. Satolli said that O'Connell had told him nothing. Keiley advises writing because Satolli is surrounded by some enemies of Corrigan and the truth in writing is better.
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1892 Dec. 23
Donohue, F. Cha(rle)s:
Freeport, Ill(inois)
to W(illia)m J. Onahan:
Chicago, Ill(inois)
Enclosed is an article from the "Byron and Ogle Co(unty) Express," Since there is a forgery in regard to the Catholic Congress. Donohue thinks that were Onahan to send a letter to the fellow who printed the trash, he would be inclined to publish it. Also, he should mail a copy to T.O. Johnson, mayor of Oregon, Ill(inois), who is the owner of "The Reporter" and will insert it. Oregon and Byron are adjoining towns. It is evident that "The Express" has been imposed upon by some rascal, who couldn't have been too bright. Donohue was impressed by (Mollie) Onahan's article in last Sunday's Post. He has written articles himself, one a few Sundays past, one the Freeport Club. (No enclosure.)
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1892 Dec.23
Holbrook, A.W.:
San Jose, Calif(ornia)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Holbrook encloses a poem, "Perfection", (three pages long and typed) for the Ave Maria.
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1892 Dec. 23
M(onarch), L(amar) Dandy:
(Owensboro, Kentucky)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
Again in old Kentucky. There is a big boom on whiskey and father is very busy on that account. He called on Father Fitzgerald and enjoyed his visit. Fitzgerald said that he and Edwards figured in several attempts to steal some old mitres which Father Banchet has locked up. He had a long talk with Charlie Rudd.
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1892 Dec. 25
Fitzgerald, Bishop Edward:
Little Rock, (Arkansas)
to Bishop J(ohn) L(ancaster) Spalding:
(Peoria, Illinois)
The enclosed were sent to Fitzgerald. He thought Spalding might like to have them.
Spalding, Bishop J(ohn) L(ancaster):
(Peoria, Illinois)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
He sends this to Edwards thinking he might wish to put it in the collection. (Note); Attached is the signature of Bishop M(artin) J. Spalding of Louisville.
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1892 Dec. 26
Carroll, Jeannie:
Washington, D. C.
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
Edwards' lovely Christmas greetings she values most truly, a proof of Edwards' not forgetting her. She wishes him every blessing of the New Year.
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1892 Dec. 26
Dreher, Hans:
Fort Lee
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Using the first opportunity to keep his promise, he sends some specimens of his work He will be glad to know what Edwards has to say about his sketches.
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1892 Dec.26
Eaton, Reverend Arthur W(entworth) H(amilton):
N(ew) Y(ork), (New York)
to Monsignor (Robert Seton:
Jersey City Heights, New Jersey)
He will be delighted to dine with (Seton) on the 28th. He dined last night at the Whartons in Islip and tonight he dines at Edward King's. (Seton)'s visit in September greatly delighted the (Noel S.) Moneys and they will be glad to see him.
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(1892) Dec. 26
Henrotin, Ellen M.:
Chicago, (Illinois)
to (William J.) Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
She would like to see Onahan at her office on any morning except Thursday, at anytime between eleven and one o'clock.
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(18)92 Dec.26
Parsons, Father Reuben:
Yonkers, M(ew) Y(ork)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
If Hudson sent "Popular Science Monthly" that Parsons might use the first two articles as material for another article, he is sorry to disappoint him. The article by Dr. (Andrew D.) White on Magic and Science could not receive justification without books of reference. As to the second by Professor E. P. Evans, Parsons agrees with him almost in toto. Most of the paper is devoted to a critique of the abominable persecution by the Jesuits of Caesar Cantu as a liberal. Conscience will not allow Parsons to attack Evans' paper.
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1892 Dec. 27
Agnes, Sister M.:
Mt. St. Joseph's Convent,
Hartford, (Connecticut)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
They send a mitre which has been worn by Bishop (F.P.) McFarland and Bishop (Thomas) Galberry (of Hartford). Twice before they sent a mitre of McFarland and are surprised that they are not in Edwards' collection.
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(18)92 Dec.27
Beck, E.:
Dungannon, Ireland
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Beck thanks Hudson for his orders. They are sufficient for the poems, both published and unpublished.
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1892 Dec. 27
Hickey, Yates:
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to W(illia)m J. Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
Hickey desires to enlist Onahan in the fight to exterminate evil reading. He charges that the principal agencies used to disseminate corrupt literature are professed Catholics, who sell anything without restraint. Hickey gives this hint. "a word to the wise" to Onahan, hoping that the latter, due to his influential position, will be able to lay the matter before the Columbian Catholic Congress for action.
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1892 Dec. 27
Young, Clarence E( ):
Chicago, Illinois
to W(illiam) J(ames) Onahan:
(Chicago, Illinois)
Young is requested by Mr. Bonney to ask Onahan to call and see Bonney as soon as possible.
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1892 Dec. 28
Griffin, Martin I. J.:
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
He lists the directories he wants.
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1892 Dec. 28
Neef, F. E.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
There is nothing note-worthy passing at the College except occasionally at little riot takes place in Sorin Hall. There is a box in the Express Office for Edwards and he asks if he will put it in Lamar's room.
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1892 Dec.28
S( ), W( ):
Peoria, Ill(inois)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
A poem entitled "Lines to Very Rev. Michael Hurley. V.G."
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(1892) Dec. 28
Shea, Isabel:
Elizebeth, New Jersey
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She fails to understand the attitude Edwards is taking in refusing to return the letters of her father, (John Gilmary) Shea. She would not make use of copies. The reason Edwards gave was to cover a more serious one; she trusts he will write freely.
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1892 Dec.29
Eaton, Reverend Arthur Wentworth H(amilton):
N(ew) Y(ork), (New York)
to Monsignor (Robert Seton:
Jersey City Heights, New Jersey)
The dinner was perfect; (Captain Noel S.) Money was as delightful as fellow as his sister Geraldine (Money) is a girl. It seems cruel that the family have to be so shut out from the world.
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1892 Dec. 30
Ascension, Mother M.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
May the year 1893 prove to Edwards one of greatest blessings and graces. She has been quite poorly. What a pity Father (Edward) Sorin is not able to attend to business himself. All would be glad to have everything settled. She asks if he thinks Bishop Keane could do something for them. She had a letter from Sister Arsene who is now a Cistersian novice.
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1892 Dec.30
E(lder), W(illiam) H(enry), Archbishop of:
Cincin(nati, Ohio)
to Pope (Leo XIII:
Rome, Italy)
The Archbishop of Cincinnati and the Bishops of the Province assembled in the Archbishop's house to write to the Pope because they know his desire to have Catholic schools. They have the document of the Apostolic Delegate (Archbishop Francisco Satolli) which they have received from Cardinal, (James) Gibbons. Since the Delegate asked for their opinions, the Bishops wish to submit their opinions to the holy Father. In their region they have had schools which were only hoped for in other parts of the United States. They have good schools full of pupils and many religious communities of both sexes to conduct them, and vocations to those communities. They have carried out the laws of the Third Plenary Council and their schools are the equal and occasionally better than the public schools. They believe the public schools are dangerous not only because of those who teach in them but also because of the books used in them and those made available in their libraries. Consequently they think the rules set forth in the letter of the Delegate would injure these Catholic schools. They object to his point five against denying the sacraments to those who send their children to public schools. They object also to points seven, eight, nine, eleven and twelve. As to eleven they prefer the warning of Cardinal Henry Manning against going to Oxford. In eleven they think it better not to mix in the affairs of the public schools, as to twelve they claim that agreements between Catholics and the public schools cannot be maintained, and that besides the burdens imposed on Catholic children, these arrangements do not provide sufficient Catholics education. They add that the removal of the members of religious communities from teaching would ruin those communities. Those children who cannot attend Catholic schools can be taken care of as suggested. They add that members of other religious groups have praised the Catholic schools because of the damage to religion suffered in the public schools. (Archbishop Elder noted in handwriting that this decree was signed by all but one of the Bishops of the Cincinnati Province).
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(18)92 Dec.30
Spalding, Bishop J(ohn) L(ancaster):
Peoria, (Illinois)
to Archbishop (Michael Augustine Corrigan:
New York, New York)
Spalding sends a copy of the "New World" with article on Delegate question. If (Corrigan) thinks well of it, it might be reprinted in some of the New York newspapers. The restoration of Father(Edward) McGlynn without penance or apology is a puzzle out here. Spalding hopes the Archbishops are not inactive in representing the true state of affairs here to Rome. Things seem to be going from bad to worse.
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1892 Dec. 30
Straniero, Mgr. G(ermano):
Rome, (Italy)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He sends the photographs Edwards asked about. He hopes that Edwards will come to Rome and spend a year in his company.
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(1892) Dec.31
Cahensly, (Peter Paul):
Limburg, (Germany)
to Archbishop M(ichael Augustine) Corrigan:
New York, (New York)
Cahensly is pleased to hear the news that the Archbishops of the United States were all of one mind on the school question. He admits that the number of 16 million, as Catholics who lost their faith in America somewhat high, but this number included children and grandchildren of immigrants. If his Petition and the Memorial of the European Raphael societies presented to the Pope have contributed to the saving of souls. Cahensly will feel amply rewarded. He was happy to hear that the debts of the Leo House in New York are almost paid. It is to be hoped that ( ) Chandler's bill to forbid immigration will never become law. Cahensly learned that Corrigan takes a lively interest in the Italian Raphael Society, newly-founded in New York. The time is not far off when New York will be at the head of all the dioceses in America. Cahensly thanks Corrigan for sending the newspaper, "The Seminary," and also sends him wishes for the holy season and the New Year.
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