1900 Jan. 1
Onahan, W(illiam) J.:
Chicago, (Illinois)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He sends best wishes for the coming year and asks to be remembered to Father Morrissey and Father Hudson.
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1900 Jan. 2
O'Byrne, J. J.:
Brooklyn, N(ew) Y(ork)
to H(enry) F. Brownson:
Detroit, Mich(igan)
Brownson is to ship a set of Brownson's Works in cloth by fast freight to Father J(ohn) F. Donahue, Thomaston, Conn., and the bill to O'Byrne. He has not heard from Father (Joseph M.) Gleason but trusts that the set arrived by the first of the year.
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1900 Jan. 3
Starbuck, Charles C.:
Cambridge, Mass(achusetts)
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
As Starbuck is a decided Calvinist he is pleased when a Catholic friend of his is accused of being a Jansenist. If he were inclined to be a Catholic he could not easily forgive Rome for her patronage of Molinism. It seems to Starbuck that (Benjamin Franklin) De Costa has found his proper place in going over. He has always been really a Catholic. He set a value on hierarchical power which has never entered Starbuck's mind. As to De Costa's opposition to (Charles Augustus) Briggs, Starbuck thinks he takes a rabbinical view of the Bible. He seems a good deal like the Jesuits in their attacks on Father (John A.) Zahm, (C.S.C.). Starbuck wishes Briggs would be Romanized or christianized in some sort of way.
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1900 Jan. 5
Joos, Monsignor Ed(ward):
Monroe, Mich(igan)
to (Henry F. Brownson):
(Detroit, Michigan)
There has been a world of sad events since Brownson was last here. Monsignor Joos sends Brownson son his wishes of the season and asks whether Father (B.G.) Soffers had any business transaction with Brownson when he died. He must come to see him. He orders "Brownson's Middle Life," and 100 copies of his tract on miracles.
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1900 Jan. 6
Chidwick, Father John P.:
Navy Yard, N(ew) Y(ork)
to
The 16th will be best for him. Sunday is his very busy day; two masses in the morning and confessions in the afternoon.
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1900 Jan. 6
Van der Doncke, C.:
Pocatello, Idaho
to Father James French, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
The head he sends French was seen kicked around the streets of Manila and brought from the Philippines by a volunteer named Julian Fisher. Fisher will give him a prayer-book in Tagalo found on a battle-field which he will send. Sister Nativity had requested Fisher to bring back something for Notre Dame.
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1900 Jan. 6
O'Sullivan, Father T(imothy):
Chicago, Ill(inois)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He encloses a few additional clippings and wishes him all the blessings of the season.
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1900 Jan. 10
Catholic Telegraph Publishing Co., The
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
The Catholic Telegraph has been considerably increased in size. The labor and expense of conducting a first-class Catholic paper is enormous; and they appeal to their subscribers for prompt remittance.
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1900 Jan. 11
Flower, Sidney:
Chicago, Ill(inois)
to Librarian:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
The Psychic Research Company advanced the subscription price of the Journal of Suggestive Therapeutics to $3 per year. It is superior to all other magazines dealing with Mental Science, Hypnotism, Health. They offer a special subscription for $1.
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(190)0 Jan. 11
Taunton, Father Ethelred L.:
(London, England)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Taunton is amused at the "American Catholic Quarterly's" inquires about him. The "Messenger of the Sacred Heart" is warning all editors to have nothing to do with so terrible Man as Taunton, and the movement is finding a certain amount of success. Eleven years ago he met with an accident and he has been an invalid for years. Taunton is very "lie" with the English Benedictines and were it not for his health he would have been a monk ere now. He is hated by the Jesuits because he told the truth about them in Black Monks; they have openly said they would stop his getting into print. Taunton has written an introduction of the question of the authenticity of the Ganganelli Letters. What with its Jews and its Jesuits Civilita Cattolica is going very cranky. They are watching there the Jesuits vs. the Christian Brothers across the water. He wonders whether the fact that the Prefect of the Sacred Congregation is a Jesuit and the approaching canonization of De la Salle has anything to do with the action the French General has taken up.
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1900 Jan. 12
Ganss, Father H(enry) G.:
Carlisle, P(ennsylvani)a
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Ganss sends the hymn. Hudson asks him to write up the Carlisle Indian school? He gave the "Pittsburg Observer" a full column several weeks ago contradicting a batch a falsehoods about the school. The letters was published but since then in addition to Major (Richard Henry) Pratt, he has fallen under the displeasure of their papers. Pratt is undoubtedly a bigot. The pupils have the fullest and freest exercise of their religion. Sectarian services are held on Sundays, but Pratt would allow the Catholics to have their services if it could be arranged. Pratt's only assailable points are his utterances in his publications. If the newspaper excitement should bring him to a congressional investigation, it will end in utter discomfiture to their own people. Ganss had explained this fully to Archbishop (Patrick John) Ryan and Father (Joseph A.) Stephan. A Catholic teacher would be desirable at School, but Pratt assures Ganss the appointments are open to Civil Service examinations, so that Catholic chances are as good as their neighbors. The Indians cause him more work than his own congregation.
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1900 Jan. 12
McCloskey, W(illiam) G(eorge), Bishop of Louisville:
to H(enry) F. Brownson:
(Detroit, Michigan)
McCloskey has no recollection of (Orestes A. Brownson)'s writings "having been complained of to the Roman authority" during his residence in Rome. It was his custom when he had business with (Alexander) Cardinal Barnabo, at that time Prefect of Propaganda, to call on him in the evening, since he rarely went out and was at leisure then. During one of these visits, perhaps in 1863, his Eminence alluded incidentally to rude criticisms that had been levelled at certain principles broached by Brownson, presumably in his Review. What these principles were, the Bishop has not new, nearly forty years later, any very clear and definite recollection, especially as it was rather of the rough manner in which these critics dealt with what they regarded as Dr. Brownson's shortcomings, than of the merits of the case itself, that his Eminence spoke; but unless his memory plays him false it was in some way linked with the matter of eternal punishment. However, he does distinctly remember how strongly the straightforward Cardinal deprecated the fierceness of the attack which had been made on a man whose lefty spirit and fearless character was not unlike his own. Plainly it annoyed him. What fixes the visit in his memory was the dramatic manner in which his Eminence showed how an old dreadnought like Dr. Brownson would act if threatened with the fire of a whole fleet of popgun pamphleteers. But that Cardinal Barnabo was a very small man and Dr. Brownson a man of Daniel Webster's build, but taller by some inches, he could have fancied the Doctor standing before him: rising from his chair and dropping his scarlet biretum on the floor, his Eminence put himself in an attitude of defense, as if to say, "Come one, come all," intimating, he remembers well, that if his critics had dealt gently with him and pointed out his error, if error there was, no man was more ready humbly to acknowledge it than that great champion of the Faith, who was for us what (John Henry Cardinal) Newman was who was for England, Each in his day put Catholicity 50 years ahead in their respective countries; and it is now, when people see there are none to take the places of these two intellectual giants, that they are beginning to appreciate both.
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1900 (Jan.) 13
Moran, Etheridge:
Detroit, Mich(igan)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He arrived home safe and is ready to go to work. He asks Edwards to put his things into his trunk and ship to his home.
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1900 Jan. 14
Chartrand, Father Joseph:
Indianapolis, Indiana
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He regrets very much to have been absent when Edwards called. He was glad to see Edwards in the Chapel. He will do what he can for George Rhodius. It is a great pity that a young man of his talents should be allowed to waste away his life as he is doing.
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1900 Jan. 15
Brownson, H(enry) F.:
Detroit, Mich(igan)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Samson's(?) note was a pleasant surprise. Brownson supposes Hudson knows who he is and of his conversion. Brownson heard during the Civil War that he went out with a Massachusetts regiment and that he was dead.
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1900 Jan. 15
Rush, Charles E.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
to (Mrs. Louise Orsbach:
Indianapolis, Indiana)
He writes in regard to the play he spoke about. At home they said he could be in a play once a year but not take a girl's part. They cannot find anyone to take the part of Adriana in the "Comedy of Errors". The professor said he could play this part best. He asks his cousin to find out if the folks will consent.
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1900 Jan. 17
Rhodius, M(arie):
Indianapolis, Ind(iana)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
Lou (Rhodius) received a letter from Charles (Rush) which she encloses. Edwards can do what he thinks best as Charles is in his care. George (Rhodius) took a great liking to Father (Joseph) Chatrand and now she has fresh hope again. George seems to be a little kinder.
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1900 Jan. 17
Rhodius, M(arie):
Indianapolis, Ind(iana)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
Lou (Orsbach) received a letter from Charles (Rush) which she encloses. Edwards can do what he thinks best as Charles is in his care. George (Rhodius) took a great liking to Father (Joseph) Chatrand and now she has fresh hope again. George seems to be a little kinder.
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1900 Jan. 17
Robinson, Nugent:
New York, (New York)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Robinson has been living a good deal in Russia; Archbishop (Michael Augustine) Corrigan has suggested that he give the public some of his stories. He met an interesting Catholic family, that of Count Patrick O'Brien De Lacy. Robinson would like to do a novelette weaving in the Irish Catholic element with the inner life of Russia.
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1900 Jan. 17
Rossiter, Father Tho(ma)s L.:
Rochester, (New York)
to Henry (F.) Brownson:
(Detroit, Michigan)
As a reader of Brownson's Works since he was a young man in the seminary and an owner of the edition published by Brownson, Father Rossiter orders the new biography and (Sarah Brownson Tenney)'s Life of Gallitzin.
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1900 Jan. 18
Doyle, W(illia)m T.:
Milwaukee, Wis(consin)
to (Henry F. Brownson:
Detroit, Michigan)
He thanks Henry for his letter of the 17th; he is pleased to see that Brownson has so much interest in him. In discussing the question of substance with Father Otting, he called Doyle's attention to the Greek words for essence, nature, and person. He wanted to call Otting's attention to Newman's "Tracts Theological and Ecclesiastical" so he copied off the passage without giving the source. Father Otting was much shocked at Doyle's infidelity. He sent the passage to Brownson intending to send a letter of explanation. He has never seen any mention of the unorthodoxy of this article. (Attached: three pages on the nature of Christ, and a letter of Jan. 17th viz:)
1900 Jan. 17
Doyle, W(illia)m T.:
Milwaukee, Wis(consin)
to (Henry F. Brownson:
Detroit, Michigan)
The article which he sent was taken from Newman's "Tracts Theological and Ecclesiastical." He got it up for Father Otting's benefit as they were discussing the invocation in the Litany of the Sacred Heart. He loaned the "Middle Life" to Father Otting, and he is well pleased with it.
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1900 Jan. 18
Foley, Charles E.:
(Chicago, Illinois)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
He asks pardon for his seeming negligence in regard to writing. "Via Crucis" was enjoyed immensely. (Marion) Crawford is an interesting author. He hasn't forgotten the pleasant evening they spent together when they saw "The Great Ruby".
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(19)00 Jan. 18
McCullagh, Francis:
Tokyo, (Japan)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
McCullagh asks if there is an opening in the United States for Catholic journalists. His engagement with the "Japan Times" expires September 1 and it is his intention to go to America immediately after. He is a Catholic and an Irishman, 25 years of age. The paper on which he is employed at present is pagan. In Siam he was correspondent of the "New York Herald".
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1900 Jan. 19
McQuaid, Bishop B(ernard) J(oseph):
Rochester, N(ew) Y(ork)
to Archbishop (Michael Augustine Corrigan:
New York, New York)
They have no suitable candidate for (Charles Warren) Stoddard's place. They liked Stoddard because he was always fair. McQuaid expects to be with (Corrigan) Monday evening. McQuaid knew of (Frederic Rene) Coudert's illness only a few days before receipt of (Corrigan)'s letter. McQuaid will visit him.
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1900 Jan. 19
Zardetti, A(rch)b(isho)p Otto:
Rome, (Italy)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Zardetti's immediate reason for writing is the hospitality he enjoyed in the Holy Cross house in Rome. He holds the second floor and has his servant.
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1900 Jan. 20
O'Byrne, J. J:
Hartford, Conn(ecticut)
to H(enr)y F. Brownson:
Detroit, Mich(igan)
O'Byrne encloses a check for $34.02 in payment for sets shipped to Father Joseph M. Gleason, Waterbury, Conn., and Father J(ohn) F. Donahue, Thomaston, Conn.; and freight on both. The former received his set in good time.
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1900 Jan. 22
(Corrigan), Archbishop Michael Augustine:
New York, (New York)
to
The Clergy of the Diocese
Circular letter to the clergy and heads of religious houses. The circular concerns: I. Who may gain the Jubilee this year, at home. II. Conditions for gaining the Indulgence. III. Confessors.
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1900 Jan. 22,
Jenkins, Father T(homas) J.:
New Hope, K(entuck)y
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Miss Jennie Webb wrote him a second time that she was ready to send Edwards the portrait and the manuscripts of her father (Benjamin Webb). Jenkins has not heard whether she has done so. He hopes Joseph is pleasing all at Notre Dame.
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1900 Jan. 23
Siegfried, Father F(rancis) P.:
Overbrook, P(ennsylvani)a
to Henry F. Brownson:
Detroit, Mich(igan)
Brownson is to send with bill to their library his "Life of Brownson," complete.
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1900 Jan. 24
O'Byr(ne), J. J.:
Derby, Conn(ecticut)
to H(enr)y F. Brownson:
Detroit, Mich(igan)
Brownson is to ship by fast freight, charges prepaid, a set in cloth of Brownson's Works to Father John C. Fogarty, Derby, Conn., and the bill to O'Byrne.
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1900 Jan. 25
O'Sullivan, Father T(imothy) D.:
Chicago, (Illinois)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Edwards was missed from the Alumni Banquet. Father (Andrew) Morrissey, (C.S.C.) and Professor (John G.) Ewing did justice to their themes last night. Edwards missed a flow of feeling and a feast of plenty.
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1900 Jan. 26
Edwards, Father John:
New York, (New York)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He encloses their report for last year. He thanks Edwards for the two volumes of History. Every day is filled up with work. He may go to Rome for a few days in the spring.
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1900 Jan. 26
Lee, Frederick George:
London, (England)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Lee is very ill. He cannot accept Hudson's offer, he is compelled to write little now. If he is able he will send another poem for the Ave Maria by a friend now dead. His Reminiscences have been partly pledged to London publishers.
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1900 Jan. 27
(Richardson), Marion Muir:
(Richardson, Utah)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Richardson sent some Boer verses which she is willing to remodel. Utah has smallpox. Her husband is health officer, but the Mormons will neither vaccinate nor obey quarantine. Thank heaven Indiana went against (Brigham Henry) Roberts, but George Q(uayle) Cannon is still in reserve. She is writing to Senator (George Frisbie) Hoar on some questions involved.
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1900 Jan. 27
Seton, Mgr. R(obert):
Jersey City, N(ew) J(ersey)
to (James F.) Edwards:
Notre Dame, (Indiana)
He wrote to Brentano about the Seton books Edwards ordered. Not hearing from Edwards he was afraid he might be ill. Edwards is so energetic he may overtax his strength. He left an order with his newsman to get him that magazine but he reports that he cannot fine anything about it. Seton called it the Globe and said it was published in Chicago but may have been mistaken.
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1900 Jan. 29
Kasper, Fred J.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
A Greek synopsis, apparently a class duty in Ancient Greek History.
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1900 Jan. 30
Fullerton, S.J., Father Francis de S(ales):
Baltimore, (Maryland)
to Henry F. Brownson:
Detroit, Mich(igan)
In looking over his father's papers, Father Fullerton came across a couple of letters from (Orestes A. Brownson). They are of no particular value, but they may be of some little interest to Brownson, and so he sends them along.
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1900 Jan. 31
Clarke, Richard H.:
New York, (New York)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, (Indiana)
While the bishops who died prior to 1888 have received their appropriate positions in the Lives of the Bishops, all who have died since are left without the same recognition. There are enough to make another large volume. But so far Clarke has not received payment for his outlay on the other volumes. Now all the bishops know and esteem Edwards. If all were to subscribe a certain amount he could publish the 4th volume.
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1900 Jan. 31
Doyle, W(illia)m T.:
Milwaukee, Wis(consin)
to (Henry F. Brownson):
(Detroit, Michigan)
Doyle encloses two extracts from Newman for which Brownson may have use. He has ordered his bookseller to send Brownson A. S. Hardy's "But Yet a Woman" and "William G. Ward and the Catholic Revival." Brownson is to keep the former and write Doyle his opinion of it; the latter he is to notate and Doyle will claim it later. He hopes that Brownson's son has recovered and sends his respects to Mrs. Brownson. (Enclosures are attached.)
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