1898 Apr.
Boyle, P. C.:
Oil City, P(ennsylvani)a
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He repeated Edwards' message to Father (Thomas) Carroll and they both agreed a trip to Notre Dame would be good for them. But Father Carroll's condition is alarming; he is suffering from uremea and failing rapidly. Boyle writes in the strictest confidence as Carroll does not know of his danger. The doctor thinks that the shock would be too much for him. Boyle will go to Erie to inform the bishop. Carroll has a very warm corner in his heart for Notre Dame.
XI-2-a - L.S.(Typed) - 2pp. - 8vo. - {2}
1898 Apr.2
Girardey, C.SS.R., Father Ferreol:
St. Louis, (Missouri)
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
Girardey considers it his duty to defend the doctrine of St. Alphonsus. He has compared both passages of the translation of Father Rudolph von Smetana, C.SS.R., with the German original edition and found the translation faithful. Smetana's book is in the hands of hundreds of learned theologians not one of whom proclaimed his doctrine "lurid and unsound". Smetana was an Austrian Redemptorist. He succeeded Father (Joseph) Passerat, (C.SS.R.), as Vicar General of the Redemptorists on this side of the Alps from 1850 to 1855. Men like Bishop John Nepomucene Neumann, (C.SS.R.), and Fathers ( ) Bernard and (Anthony?) Konings, (C.SS.R.), preferred his to any other book for their own spiritual exercises.
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1898 Apr. 2
White, P. J.:
Scranton, P(ennsylvani)a
to (Henry F.) Brownson:
(Detroit, Michigan)
As a book-canvasser of long experience, White offers to convass the works of (Orestes A. Brownson), whom he considers the greatest writer of modern times. He includes references of character and capability and asks Brownson's terms and canvassing material.
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1898 Apr. 3
O'Neill, Father D(enis) P.:
Westchester, N(ew) Y(ork)
to (James F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
The new church of St. Raymond, Westchester, will be ready for dedication this coming summer. This parish was founded in 1843 by Father (Felix) Vilanis, the first president of St. John's College, Fordham. They think it is the oldest parish in the region and at the suggestion of Dr. Richard H. Clarke who thinks there may be something in Edwards' collection to throw light on the subject, he writes to Edwards.
XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {4}
1898 Apr.3
S(tarbuck), C(harles) C.:
Andover, Mass(achusetts)
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
Starbuck asks whether the quote of St. Anselm does not seem to show that he looked not unfavorably on the pious hope of the neighboring Bretons. Following is a Latin passage from St. Anselm.
X-4-b - A. Postcard S. - 1p. {1}
1898 Apr. 4
Boyle, P. C.:
Meadville, P(ennsylvani)a
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, (Indiana)
Edwards better leave tonight if able to travel, He (Father Thomas Carroll) appears weaker.
XI-2-a - Telegram - {1}
1898 Apr.4
Perkins, Abraham:
East Canterbury, N(ew) H(ampshire)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
By the suggestion of Brother Thomas Dyer, Perkins has been induced to address Hudson. He judges that the tenor of Hudson's life is largely on Shaker ground. According to their order, peace principles, the virgin life, the communistic order and the confessional are the fundamental principles of true Christianity. Perkins has been a Shaker 71 years.
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1898 Apr. 4
Rudd, Mrs. C(olegate) M.:
Owensboro, K(entuck)y
to (James F.) Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
She is interested in trying to establish her relationship to St. John Rochester one of the Charter House monks martyred by Henry VIII in 1535. She thought that Edwards might look up the information for her. Her grandmother was a Rochester, a descendant of Nicholas Rochester who came from Kent County, England in 1689.
XI-2-a - Typed - 2pp. - 8vo. - {2}
1898 Apr. 5
Henry, W. E.:
Indiana State Library,
Indianapolis, Indiana
to
LibraryNotre Dame, (Indiana)
He asks information as to number of volumes and amount of annual circulation as they wish to print library statistics for Indiana.
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1898 Apr. 6
Mulholland, St. Clair A.:
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He shipped the painting "Monitor and the Merrimac". He fears that it is not very good as he could not find a room large enough to paint such a big picture. He feels somehow that the light has gone out of Notre Dame since Father Corby's death.
XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
(18)98 Apr.6
S(toddard), C(harles) W(arren):
Atlantic City, (New Jersey)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Hudson's stamps are fascinating. He expects to leave there on Easter Monday, pass the night in Philadelphia, and return home on Tuesday.
X-4-b - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1898 Apr.7
Crawford, F(rancis) Marion:
Sacramento, California
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
It has been intimated to Crawford that if extracts of his articles were sent to the Vatican, His Holiness would be inclined to confer on him a decoration. Will Hudson give Crawford a word of advice as to how he can obtain clippings from the Catholic papers and how he will approach Archbishop (Michael Augustine) Corrigan? It is doubtful that Crawford will be able to stop at Notre Dame on his way back. "The Century" has just signed a contract for his story of the second crusade.
X-4-b - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 16mo. - {2}
1898 Apr.8
Barry, Father William:
Dorchester, Eng(land)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
"The Two Standards" is quite finished. As it must appear in book form this autumn, there is no time for serial publication. Barry would like Hudson to tell him what he would be prepared to offer.
X-4-b - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 16mo. - {1}
1898 Apr.8
Starbuck, C(harles) C.:
Andover, Mass(achusetts)
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
Starbuck wonders how far the little book will make Dr. ( ) Frysinger uncomfortable. He wonders if the Cardinal at the head of the Catholic commission for celebrating May 23 is the Oratorian Archbishop (Alphonso) Capecelatro.
X-4-b - A. Postcard S. - 1p. {3}
1898 Apr. 9
(Meyers), Geo(rge W.):
Dubuque, Iowa
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
Dorrance has written him that Edwards has been nearly used up with a severe cold, and he was sorry to hear it. He hopes Edwards has improved and will be able to spend his Easter in Detroit as Dorrance writes he intends doing.
XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1898 Apr. 10
Rhodius, M(arie):
Indianapolis, (Indiana)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
She is grieved to hear that Edwards is suffering with a cold. G(eorge Rhodius) went back to Mt. Clemens for the baths. The doctor said if he would continue the baths and let whiskey alone he would be alright. She received a great many flowers for Easter but that doesn't give her mind a rest for she worries all the time.
XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1898 Apr. 11
(Hardenbergh), W. Ad:
St. Paul, (Minnesota)
to James (F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
Edwards is kind to say that the picture he sent is flattering. His wife is in New York for a few weeks with her father. He looks for Edwards every season but in vain. He has his old partner Mr. Shockford back and will take things easier from now on.
XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1898 Apr.11
Spalding, James Field:
Concord, Mass(achusetts)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
They returned to Concord the 2nd. The lectures were well received in Baltimore at St. Mary's Seminary. (James) Cardinal Gibbons came to hear the one on Emerson. Spalding met Father (William L.) O'Hara, President of Mt. St. Mary's, Emmitsburgh, who engaged him to give the lectures there next season. Spalding was the guest of Father (Joseph H.) Richards, (S.J.), during his stay in Washington. Mr. ( ) Benziger received Spalding courteously. They agreed that from the nature of the subject of his book, Benziger would not be the best house to publish it. Longmans have agreed to publish the book. They want the copy within a few weeks. Spalding means to have the chapter they looked over ready to send to Hudson before many days. He sees that Archbishop (John) Ireland has recently been at Notre Dame. He presumes Bishop Spalding is home again long before this.
X-4-b - A.L.S. - 7pp. - 12mo. - {6}
1898 Apr.12
Farley, Bishop John M(urphy) and Father Joseph F. Mooney:
New York, (New York)
They request that the congregations be asked to give an offering on the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of Archbishop (Michael A. Corrigan's) consecration. This offering is to be a substitute for the amount which was pledged for the new seminary a year ago.
I-1-d - Printed Circular - 1p. - 4to. - {2}
1898 Apr. 15
Chatard, Bishop F(rancis) S.:
Indianapolis, Indiana
to (James F.) Edwards:
Notre Dame, (Indiana)
He sends thanks and best wishes.
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1898 Apr.15
Craft, Father Francis M. J.:
Forest City, S(outh) D(akota)
to Father D(aniel E.) Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
The Benedictines and Bishop (Thomas) O'Gorman, whom they have deceived, persuaded the Indian agent, an ignorant man, to send a force of the police to arrest the sisters and bring them before a Dominican priest and agent at the agency in order to force them to enter the novitiate of the German Benedictine Sisters at Vermillion. The purpose was to break up the American order and drive the sisters out into the world. They crossed the river to Forest City, S(outh) D(akota) and were protected by the citizens. They sent the correspondence in the case to the Secretary of the Interior; he wrote them to inform him if they were again annoyed. The agent wrote that the department would sustain him in keeping Craft off the reservation. Craft sent the letter to Secretary (Cornelius Newton) Bliss, but Catholic enemies may have deceived the department. Archbishop (John) Ireland wrote that he would do all he could for them. The only hope of a peaceful settlement is for Ireland to get the bishops to see their fatal mistake. Their most serious enemies are the Benedictines of St. Meinrad's. They are laying plans to destroy the (Society of) American Sisters.
X-4-b - A.L.S. - 6pp. - 4to. - {7}
1898 Apr. 15
Farley, Father John M.:
New York, (New York)
to Father ( ) McGrath:
He sends his sincere condolence to McGrath in the death of his father. It must have been a great trial to McGrath to find he arrived too late. Farley does not want to trust himself to the tender mercies of a real live Mexican plug. Their jubilee celebration is doing well.
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1898 Apr. 15
Griffin, Martin I. J.:
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
He has the documents Edwards sent which he will print and return. Mrs. Griffin is now well.
XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1898 Apr.17
Girardey, C.SS.R., Father Ferreol:
St. Louis, (Missouri)
to Father Daniel (E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
Hudson's reply is unsatisfactory. He evades the point at issue. How dare he leave his readers under the impression that he is the exponent of Catholic doctrine, when he brands "lurid and unsound" doctrines taught by the Fathers of the Church.
X-4-b - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1898 Apr. 17
King, Mrs. A(nnie) F.:
St. Louis, (Missouri)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She understands that her (W.) Barret (Frost) is in St. Louis and is at a loss to know the cause of his return. She asks that Edwards tell her and not withhold anything.
XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1898 Apr. 17
Schmitt, Father Edmond J. P.:
San Antonio, Texas
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Since he sent his catalogue he has acquired 56 additional volumes and a stamp collection, 3900 specimens. He has brought down his debt to $635 and will let his collection go for that sum.
XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1898 Apr. 18
Boyle, P. C.:
Oil City, P(ennsylvani)a
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, (Indiana)
They are somewhat disappointed having looked forward to Edwards' visit. Father (Thomas) Carroll is no better; he is looking forward to seeing Edwards with great anxiety. Carroll tells Boyle that he must look after Edwards. It will afford Boyle much pleasure to do so. Carroll may think himself strong enough to leave for the sea shore.
XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {1}
(18)98 Apr.18
Hurth, (C.S.C.), Bishop P(eter) J(oseph):
Vienna, Austria
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Hudson's letter and check reached Dacca just when Hurth was leaving there with Father (Michael) Fallize, (C.S.C.), for Calcutta. Hurth has taken that way from Rome to seek new sources for the support of Bengal, but he has met the worst year imaginable for his purpose. He is so tired of ceremoniousness that he wishes to be back in the jungles. In that part of the world the (Spanish American) War is considered unjustly provoked by the States.
X-4-b - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1898 Apr. 19
Boyle, P. C.:
Oil City, P(ennsylvani)a
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Father (Thomas) Carroll is much better. They consider him on the road to convalescence. He is glad that Edwards changed his plans as the weather there is most pleasant.
XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1898 Apr. 19
Lee, Frederick George:
Lambeth, (London, England)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He sent through Hudson for the University a copy of his "History of the Prebendal Church of Thame, Oxfordshire." So few copies were printed that it is very rare. There is only one copy in America, that in the library of Washington and Lee University. It cost him much research and money outlay. One of his race Cap. William Lee of Thame went forth in defense of the rights and cause of Queen Mary.
XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1898 Apr. 20
Boyle, P. C.:
Oil City, P(ennsylvani)a
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Father (Thomas) Carroll's condition is not so favorable owing to the change in the weather. Even a few bad days may be a serious matter with him.
XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}
1898 Apr.20
De Costa, Reverend B(enjamin) F(ranklin):
New York, (New York)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He has abstained from charging Protestantism with failure. He defines Protestantism as a certain principle of action differentiating it from individualism. Rome and Puritan Boston have always joined hands and that is why (Orestes A.) Brownson made a good Catholic.
X-4-b - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1898 Apr. 21
Donnelly, Eleanor C.:
Phila(delphia, Pennsylvania)
to (James F.) Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
She sends a manuscript of Eliza Allen Starr entitled "Women in Art." Miss Starr presented it to her for the work she was compiling "Girlhood's Handbook of Woman." She informed her that it was ultimately intended for preservation in the Notre Dame archives.
XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}
1898 Apr. 22
Sanford, L(ouisa) B.:
(St. Louis, Missouri)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She was sorry to hear that Edwards had the grippe. Great excitement prevails owing to the war news and the report that the first gun had been fired. She encloses an article that would interest Edwards. Ben often wishes himself back at Notre Dame. (Note: the enclosed newspaper clipping concerns Mrs. Shillington's desire for war. Her son Harry lost his life on the battleship Maine.)
XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1898 Apr. 22
Wells, Jr. Charles D.:
Chicago, Ill(inois)
to James F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Because he would not tell the names of some boys in the school, he had his choice either to go home or to tell the names. He did not have any time to see Edwards before he went. He will always remember that Edwards was a good friend to him.
XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1898 Apr. 23
Nash, Adeline:
New York, (New York)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
The latest account from Rome lay up against Edwards a sure case of libel against her character. She can hardly credit her ears. Since she received that note dated from Detroit she has been waiting to hear what Edwards has to say for himself.
XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {1}
(18)98 Apr.23
S(toddard), C(harles) W(arren):
(Washington, District of Columbia)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Stoddard's metaphysician, Miss ( ) Clark, says the grippe is a kind of obsession. Ken(neth O'Connor) is begging leave to enlist for the war. They opened last Wednesday at the Varsity. All lectures save Stoddard's are compulsory. He feels that he has wasted nine years there. Let him not think of (Maurice Francis) E(gan) and his forked tongue. He reminds Stoddard of a smiling snake.
X-4-b - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {4}
1898 Apr. 25
Clarke, Richard H.:
New York, (New York)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He was employed by Appleton's to prepare sketches of the bishops appointed since their first edition. In preparing it he has received from these bishops autograph letters and photographs which he offers to Edwards. He has some rare books in his library; he gives Edwards first chance to buy them. In regard to his Freeman's Journal, he asks for suggestions. It ought to be in some public library.
XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1898 Apr. 25
St. Mary's (College)
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Sister Hyacinth, (C.S.C.) died this morning at 7 o'clock.
XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1898 Apr. 25
(Schmidt), Oscar:
Davenport, Iowa
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
He supposes Edwards is going to war. They will have to march with the rest. He asks if the military company at Notre Dame is going to enlist in an emergency. Will and he had quite a bad runaway last week.
XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {1}
(18)98 Apr.26
Parsons, Father Reuben:
Yonkers, N(ew) Y(ork)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Parsons would say that the order of chapters in "Lies" could not be made chronological without giving undue importance to subjects of lesser importance. He is disgusted with the "hypocrisy in hysterics" which rules the councils of our Republic. He fears that foreign complications will inaugurate a new era for us.
X-4-b - T.L. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1898 Apr.26
Taunton, Father Ethelred L.:
London, (England)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Taunton is late in thanking Hudson for his notice of English Black Monks of St. Benedict. His health has broken down under the strain of literary work. He has on hand a work on the Little Office of Our Lady which might suit the Ave Maria. He would prefer to sell the manuscript outright.
X-4-b - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 16mo. - {1}
(1898) Apr. 27
Shea, Isabel:
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She has been ill most of the winter. Her sister is still up the Hudson. They were to divide the contents of the house but she bought most of it from her sister to save the old family things. She was offered $300. for the plates of the history; as old metal they are worth $150.
XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 16to. - {1}
1898 Apr. 29
Boyle, P. C.:
Oil City, P(ennsylvani)a
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
It affords him great pleasure to report fair progress in the case of Father (Thomas) Carroll. He walks about his apartment without much assistance. But toward evening it is well nigh impossible to arouse him. His faculties seem to have lost none of their keenness.
XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}
(18)98 Apr.29
Wilberforce, O.P., Father Bertrand:
Rugeley(England)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Wilberforce thanks Hudson for the notice of his book. He will do what he can for Savonarola. Are they going to finish off poor old Spain?
X-4-b - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 16mo. - {1}
1898 Apr. 30
Carroll, Father Thomas:
Oil City, (Pennsylvania)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He thanks Edwards for his sympathy. He has improved since Edwards last saw him owing to the many prayers which are being said for him. He thanks the Fathers for their prayers.
XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}