1896 Jan. 2
Carroll, Jeannie:
Washington, D.C.
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind.)
She was delighted to see Edwards' familiar hand-writing once more. She has been suffering from an attack of acute bronchitis. Guy Burritt was married on the 11th of December. She can never forget so dear a friend as Edwards has been.
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(18)96 Jan. 2
Heuser, Father H(erman) J.:
Overbrook, P(ennsylvani)a
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Father (Joseph H.) McMahon made him a proposal to take charge of the management of the Review. Heuser accepted the offer, allowing the profits from year to year to go to the support of the Library Association. McMahon expects to do a great deal for the advertising department which Heuser's agent found it difficult to keep up. He sees in the papers that according to Dr. (A. J.?) Faust the Ecclesiastical Review is to be published under the auspices of the Catholic Library Association. This is not true. Heuser has gained not a few opponents on account of the charge.
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1896 Jan. 2
Thorne, W(illiam) H(enry):
New York, (New York)
to (Henry F.) Brownson:
(Detroit, Michigan)
Thorne thanks Brownson for his letter of yesterday; he had not known that he is a lawyer. He had met a brother or son of his in Dubuque and his children at Sinsinawa, and had learned of Brownson as the publisher of his father's works; and he had often wished that he could interest Brownson in the Globe Review. He is glad that he, like hundreds of others, has been interested for some time without his knowing it. Instead of, like Brownson, having an income of $4000 a year, Thorne often has no income at all. Though the Globe has an immense influence, moneyed men, even in the Church, are not enthusiastic over it, for the very reasons that commended it to Brownson.
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1896 Jan. 3
Wall, Joseph A.:
Antigonish, N(ova) S(cotia)
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
Wall has handed the matter of renewal of club members to E. W. Connolly. He thanks Hudson for many favors received. He trusts that the notice he gave in "The Casket" was satisfactory. They would be glad to consider any proposition for the reprint of "Fairy Gold" in "The Casket".
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1896 Jan. 4
Catholic Story Paper, The
New York, (New York)
to James F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Edwards' name has been given to them as a Catholic writer; they are desirous of securing good stories from Catholic writers and would be pleased to have something from Edwards' pen.
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1896 Jan. 4
Spalding, Bishop J(ohn) L(ancaster):
Peoria, Ill(inois)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Spalding thanks Hudson for (Coventry) Patmore's volume. Spalding does not appreciate him. He sends a letter he received from Mr. ( ) Winship, editor of two educational journals in Boston. He found it impossible to get away for (Francesco Cardinal) Satolli's hat. He regrets it, but there was no help for it.
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1896 Jan. 10
McQuaid, Bishop B(ernard) J(oseph):
Rochester, N(ew) Y(ork)
to Archbishop (Michael Augustine Corrigan:
New York, New York)
McQuaid encloses a clipping for the evening's newspaper. Has there been any late decision? Father (Edward J.) Hanna has given (Corrigan) an account of the Baltimore and University celebrations. It seems the "Emancipated clans" were there in full force. In McQuaid's judgment, there was lack of propriety in assembling that set of men around the Bishops. He has no favor to ask of the new Cardinal (Francis Satolli), and he does not fear him. (The newspaper clipping concerns) Father (Richard L.) Burtsell.
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1896 Jan. 11
Hug, George A.:
Indianapolis, (Indiana)
to James F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He encloses a bill of lading for books shipped. He hopes to be settled by the latter part of next week.
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1896 Jan. 12
Rhodius, M(arie):
Indianapolis, (Indiana)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana
She is sorry that she did not have the pleasure of seeing Edwards more before he left. She is well and hopes Edwards is the same.
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(18)96 Jan. 12
S(toddard), C(harles) W(arren):
(Washington, District of Columbia)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Stoddard hopes shortly to send Hudson copy for the second series of "Hither and Yon". The financial situation frightens Stoddard at times. One of the sketches will be called "A Mysterious History". It is the story of Theresa Galveston, who was Stoddard's intimate friend.
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1896 Jan. 13
Shea, Sophie S.:
Elizabeth, New Jersey
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She is writing in regard to the desk of her husband (John Gilmary Shea). She thinks Edwards expressed a desire to have it and if he still wishes it she will have it boxed and sent.
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1896 Jan. 15
McQuaid, Bishop B(ernard) J(oseph):
(Rochester, New York)
to Archbishop (Michael Augustine Corrigan:
New York, New York)
The letter from the Propaganda ought to settle Father (Richard E.) Burtsell forever. Yet it is not in his nature to submit; he is like Ireland who makes his defeats seem like victories. McQuaid has a copy of Civilta (Cattolica) of Dec.15 containing remarks on the Pope's letter reprobating Congresses of Religions. Miss Edes may have sent one. Would it not be well to let (Charles) Dana have a copy to translate for the Sun, where it ought to appear. Catholic papers publish nothing that seems to reflect on (Archbishop John) Ireland. The London Tablet names (Bishop Antonio M.) Grasselli as the probable Delegate to the United States; he pleases McQuaid most. Next Monday ( ) Fitzgerald's trial for arson begins. They are sure to have a lot of scandals.
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1896 Jan. 15
Olmsted, William A.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
This old headquarter flag of the 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 2nd Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, was first displayed at Gettysburg. Olmsted as Commander of the Brigade, on leaving his regiment, the 59th N. Y. Veteran Volunteers, appropiated the flag for his own use. He lists the regiments forming the first brigade.
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1896 Jan. 15
Olmsted, William A.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
He certifies that this stone of flint, surgeon's knife, was presented to him by Thomas V. Keane of Arizona and is a typical Indian surgeon knife. Olmsted takes pleasure in depositing it in the Archives of Notre Dame.
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1896 Jan. 15
Olmsted, William A.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
He certifies that on March 9, 1862, after the blowing up of the U. S. Frigate "Congress" at Newport News, Virginia, the shore along the James River was strewn with debris among which was a door panel which Olmsted preserved for himself and which he presents to Notre Dame as a relic of Catholic heroism displayed by men in that battle. He certifies that on April 7, 1865, he was ordered to take his Brigade through a dense forest due west by compass. This compass he deposits in the Archives of Notre Dame. The movement was a success resulting in the saving of a bridge over which the army passed compelling Lee to surrender.
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1896 Jan. 16
Kent, O.S.C., Father W(illia)m Henry:
London, (England)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Kent was glad Hudson was pleased with his last article. He encloses lines entitled "A Bridal Garland". Kent married his brother, Henry Charles Kent and Catherine Hussey yesterday at the Pro-Cathedral, Kensington.
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1896 Jan. 19
Hug, George A.:
Indianapolis, Ind(iana)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He realized enough on his auction sale to meet his debts. He cannot describe his feelings since he went to boarding and rooming, like unto a stranded sailor on a desert isle. He hopes soon to move along in the even tenor of his way.
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1896 Jan. 19
(Thorne, William Henry):
New York, (New York)
to (Henry F.) Brownson:
(Detroit, Michigan)
While it would give him pleasure to examine and probably to publish articles by Brownson in the Globe, Thorne cannot under existing circumstances encourage him to expect any remuneration. He asks whether Brownson, with Archbishop (W.H.) Elder, Brownson means that Catholic losses in America have been greater in proportion than the gains; and whether he accounts for it by American "liberty," plutocracy, natural cussedness, or whether clerical and Celtic tyrannical arrogance has driven millions out of the fold. Brownson's book is brave and very able, and Thorne will review it as soon as he has been over it a gain. He asks whether Brownson has seen his articles on McCosh and modern philosophy, Jonathan Edwards and New England wilfulness, and Emerson and his biographers. For many years Thorne dwelt in the realms of philosophy pure and simple; but for the last twenty years have dealt mainly in questions of morale and life. (Letter incomplete).
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1896 Jan. 19
Wentz, Daniel B.:
(Cambridge, Massachusetts)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He wishes him a happy New Year. So the Liddells and Miss Hall are in Egypt for the winter. He was very much relieved to hear they were not in Turkey. They might have become mixed up in those Armenian riots. He has begun to prepare for examinations already.
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1896 Jan. 20
Conaty, Father Thomas J.:
Catholic University of America,
Washington, D.C.
to Father A(ndrew) Morrissey, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, (Indiana)
He is grateful for Morrissey's kind remembrance on an occasion which was of so much importance to him. He commends himself to Morrissey's prayers.
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1896 Jan. 21
Ford, Joseph:
Augusta, Montana
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He asks Edwards to contribute toward the purchase of pews and an altar for the Catholic church in Augusta. The majority of the Catholics are half-breed Indiana who are poor. They started to build their church four years ago.
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1896 Jan. 21
(Schmidt), Oscar:
Cambridge, (Massachusetts)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
His trip east was simply miserable; he was in bed with a cold for two days after. His mother writes that his brother Pete gives her the refrain of his pet song every few minutes. He saw Sothern in the "Prisoner of Zeuda" and enjoyed it very much. At present he is slightly financially embarrassed.
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1896 Jan. 21
Schmitt, Father Edm(ond) J.P.:
Evansville, Indiana
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He has a library of over 2000 volumes in all languages, many pertaining to Indiana Catholic History. He has also spent much of his time copying letters pertaining to the history of the Church, about 135 (Simon) Brute to (Joseph) Rosati (C.M.) letters from the St. Louis Archives, and is now making a complete transcription of the Vincennes Archives. He wants to dispose of his collection to some institution and asks if Notre Dame would buy it.
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1896 Jan. 21
Wehner, Herman:
Detroit, Mich(igan)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He thanks Edwards for the post-office order. He can make a medalion of Brownson on short notice for $10. Later on he could not attend to it as they re-open their factory.
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1896 Jan. 24
McKernan, David S.:
Indianapolis, Ind(iana)
to (James F.) Edwards:
Notre Da me, Ind(ia na)
His mother thanks Edwards for having prayers offered for Leo. Leo's death was truly a happy one; he had made the nine First Fridays. George Hug is boarding at the hotel but is not doing anything yet; he is depending on his friends to find him a situation. McKernan told Hug that he ought to go to work on anything he can get to do. He asks Edwards to stir Hug up.
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1896 Jan. 25
McQuaid, Bishop B(ernard) J(oseph):
Rochester, N(ew) Y(ork)
to Archbishop (Michael Augustine Corrigan:
New York, New York)
McQuaid sent (Corrigan) his copy of the Civilta Cattolica. If (Corrigan) thinks what it has to say about the new heresy is worthwhile, he might give it to the Sun. The Civilta is a quasi official organ of the Pope and has much weight. Such an article helps to cure foolish notions growing among priests and liberal lay Catholics. The ( ) Fitzgerald trial for arson is going on. McQuaid thinks he will be convicted. He sees the Tablet drops Grasselli and takes up Lorenzelli and Zalewski as probable candidates for the successorship.
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1896 Jan. 25
Vanpelt, Mrs. Marion B.:
South Bend, Indiana
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Knowing the ready courtesy of Notre Dame to be unfailing, she writes to ask if a favor can be granted to some kinsfolk of hers, advanced Anglicans who wish to secure a letter to the head of the American College in Rome asking that they be admitted to an audience with the Pope. It is George Louis Field and family. Her brother-in-law Andrew Petersen, American minister (consul) to Denmark will be in the party.
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1896 Jan. 26
Shea, Sophie S.:
Elizabeth, N(ew) J(ersey)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Edwards' visit abroad must have been very pleasant. They are glad to place the desk (of John Gilmary Shea) with Edwards. She has some paper made at the Wilcox paper mills of Pennsylvania over a hundred years old to dispose of.
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1896 Jan. 27
(Rhodius), George:
Indianapolis, (Indiana)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
Mr. O'Neil has just gone. Rhodius is trying to arrange with General Lew Wallace to have O'Neil do Ben Hur. Edwards' invitation to St. Petersburg is kind, but the next European trip Edwards will go as his guest.
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1896 Jan. 28
Edwards, James F. Rutledge:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
He lists the paintings by Luigi Gregori he wills to his friend George Rhodius of Indianapolis. He requests the President of the University of Notre Dame to deliver the paintings in good condition. To Mrs. Marie Rhodius he wills a painting and all the cut glass and china in his room. (P.S.) To Mr. and Mrs. (Leo) Huffer he wills the gold shirt studs and the diamond and pearl which they gave him.
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1896 Jan. 28
Holloway, Eliza T., Mrs. E. B.:
Terre Haute, Indiana
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
Holloway's poems have always been published under pseudonyms. If the ballad of "Richard Kirkland" is acceptable, she requests that the signature "Teresa A. Thornet" appear in print. She has found printing for Catholics an expensive experiment. Messrs. Murphy and Company burned the unbound copies of Holloway's book, "Maplewood". She mentions this to prive the up-hill work American authors have in catering to Catholics. Illness has prevented Holloway's making complaint to Murphy herself.
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1896 Jan. 28
Michels, Ivan C.:
Washington, D. C.
to Librarian (James F. Edwards):
Notre Dame, Indiana
He has 106 volumes of the official publication: "War of the Rebellion and Records of the Union and Confederate Armies" with 175 maps to sell for $150.
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1896 Jan. 29
Wilkin, W. S.:
Bay City, Mich(igan)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He looked for the sword which he supposed once belonged to Col. O'Rourke, but was informed by his mother that it was used by his uncle. He found a good picture of the Colonel and one of his wife who after her husband's death became a sister of the Sacred Heart. Wilkin's father goes to Florida and will bring back some interesting things for Father Kirch. There are a number of mounds near where his father is going. His uncle found a number of interesting things there.
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1896 Jan. 31
Sbarretti, Mgr. D(onatus):
Apostolic Delegation,
Washington, D. C.
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He is sorry but he has no photograph of himself. His Eminence will not visit Notre Dame on his western trip this time. Edwards ought to make an effort to see him in Washington.
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