1903 May 1
(Folk, J. Albert) Bert:
Joliet, Illinois
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
He asks why Edwards doesn't answer his last letter.
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1903 May 2
Kenedy, P. J.:
New York, (New York)
to
(Library)Notre Dame, Indiana
If Notre Dame has any duplicate Catholic Directories or a set of Jesuit Relations, they can dispose of them if they wish.
XI-2-f - L.S.(Typed) - 1p. - 8vo. - {10}
1903 May 3
Kinsella, W(illiam) J.:
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
He was delighted to hear that Edwards enjoyed himself in St. Louis. Kinsella would have liked to have been there but had to satisfy himself with reading about it in the papers.
XI-2-f - A.LS. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1903 May 4
O'Byrne, J. J.:
Ware, Mass(achusetts)
to Henry F. Brownson:
Detroit, Mich(igan)
O'Byrne asks Brownson to send a copy of the "American Republic", cloth-bound, and priced at $1.00 to Rev. P. J. Meehan, East Hampton, Massachusetts. Will Brownson let him know the price less discount and including postage?
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1903 May 4
McLaughlin, J. Fairfield:
New York, (New York)
to Henry F. Brownson:
(Detroit, Michigan)
Shortly after Brownson's note of the 29th came, the three volumes of his father's life arrived. McLaughlin is truly grateful for this valuable present and it will be one of the prized books of his library. Though not a regular contributor to any publication or periodical, he will write an article on the Life for the Catholic World. Though a very busy man at the Surrogate's Court as its Clerk, he has found time to write three or four books, the last on a Vermonter named Matthew Lyon. Though he began at once to skip over the three volumes and reading familiar subjects, he will read this great work of American Catholic literature from cover to cover. He was much interested in the way Brownson handled equality and democracy in his Notre Dame lecture. He fancies that Brownson has roused the ire of the Lincolnites by his picture of the first Republican president. He plans to send the lecture to his brother-in-law, ex-chief justice Lucas of the Court of Appeals of West Virginia, who, though an ex-Confederate, plans to write on Abraham Lincoln whom he admires and whose life he has studied. Lincoln has been over-praised; his tragic death accounts for much of it. He does not know whether or not Brownson's analysis is a forecast of the final verdict, or whether Lincoln's gift of Socratic speech will secure him the historic niche. Henry Winter Davis and Ben Wade arraigned Lincoln in 1864, and (Orestes A. Brownson) at the time preferred Fremont.
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1903 May 5
Blotzer, S.J., Father Joseph:
Luxemburg, Bellevue (Germany)
to Henry F. Brownson:
Detroit, Mich(igan)
Father Blotzer acknowledges the receipt of the volumes for which he had written and thanks Brownson for the esteemed addition to their library. Dr. (Orestes A.) Brownson was so prominent a figure in the history of the United States during the 19th century and so sincere a champion of the Catholic faith that he deserves to be known in Catholic Europe. He hopes that this centenary of his birth will draw the attention of German Catholics and that his work for the Church will draw a grateful commemoration.
III-3-f - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1903 May 5
Cherubim, (C.S.C.), Sister M.:
Salt Lake City, Utah
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana
In a letter from Sister Eugenie conveying Mother Lucretia's last message, she makes mention of Edwards' beautiful testimony of esteem for Mother Ascension. Mother Lucretia thought so much of Edwards. She would gladly change places with her. She hears that Mother Lucretia (C.S.C.) desires to be buried as close to Mother Ascension as possible.
XI-2-f - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1903 May 5
Emerson, W.H.:
Seattle, Washington
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
He thanks Edwards for the interest he takes in his son Willie. It is reassuring to feel that there is someone about him who feels a particular interest in his welfare, even though one has the utmost confidence in those to whose care he is entrusted. If a more serious operation is necessary on Willie's eyes, he prefers that it be deferred until Fall since he would like to be there in person.
XI-2-f - A.S.(Typed) - 2pp. - 8vo. - {1}
1903 May 5
Wilson, Aimee:
Kent, England
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
On the advice of Father Matthew Russell, (S.J.), Wilson sends an original ms. She writes in most of the English Catholic magazines. She writes under the name of Ymal Oswin.
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1903 May 6
Eugenie, (C.S.C.) Sister Mary:
St. Mary's, Notre Dame, Indiana
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Mother Lucretia requested the Infirmarian to let Edwards in any time even though she may not be able to speak. She will welcome Edwards as one of her truest friends. It is very plain that God wants Mother Lucretia to Himself and she is glad to go.
XI-2-f - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1903 May 6
Kierce, F( ) J.:
San Francisco, Cal(ifornia)
to Henry F. Brownson:
(Detroit, Michigan)
Kierce saw an advertisement in a paper recently to the effect that by communicating with Brownson, information can be obtained as to where the books of his father may be purchased and on what terms. He requests the information.
III-3-f - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1903 May 7
Ball, Father (J.):
Ars-(sur-Formans, France)
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Ball thanks Hudson for his letter and check. He sends 50 pictures of the Cure; on each there is a piece of his soutane.
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1903 May 7
McLaughlin, J. Fairfax:
New York, (New York)
to Henry F. Brownson:
(Detroit, Michigan)
McLaughlin has sent his article, "A Study of Dr. Brownson", to the Catholic World. A few days ago they wrote that it had been accepted and would be published soon. If Brownson does not get the review, he will be glad to send it to him.
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1903 May 7
Tenney, R.S.C.J., (Mother) Mary B.:
Grosse Point, Michigan
to Henry (F. Brownson:
Detroit, Michigan)
It was a great surprise to receive Uncle Henry's book. She has heard a good deal about the Bi-Centenary and has enough connection with Detroit to be interested in the celebrations. When she last saw Josephine (Brownson) she was glad to hear Elise was much better. It must be a year since she last saw Henry and wonders if he will succeed in coming to Grosse Point again, especially since Sally has gone. She is thinking of Sally Brownson's return though it is fully three months too soon.
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1903 May 8
Edwards, J(ames) F.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
Fifteen Receipts for U.S. Postal Money Orders.
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1903 May 8
O'Sullivan, Father T(imothy) D.:
Chicago, Ill(inois)
to Henry F. Brownson:
(Detroit, Michigan)
Father O'Sullivan has a convert who is a Freemason and who believes that Masonry existed from the building of Solomon's Temple. He would like to know if Brownson has published anything on the subject or if he has a pamphlet on it. If so, he wishes that it be sent and the cost stated. He hopes Brownson and his wife are well. If Brownson comes at any time to Chicago he is to make his headquarters there.
III-3-f - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1903 May 8
Starbuck, C(harles) C.:
Andover, Mass(achusetts)
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
The fact that the Roman Inquisition has never persecuted the Greeks for heresy and that Rome forbade the crusaders to burn them outweighs all declarations of a few theologians. R. Beck is wrong in saying that Henrietta Maria refused to be crowned.
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1903 May 8
Wiley, Joseph E.:
Portland, Oregon
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He still has a cold but his rheumatism is about gone. He was sorry to learn of Frank Good's dismissal. Father (Michael) Quinlan inquired about Edwards. He met Father (Edward P.) Murphy at the ball game. They had two train wrecks on the way home and their house burned the evening they arrived.
XI-2-f - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12 mO. - {3}
1903 May 9
Mosher, Warren E.:
New York, (new York)
to (James F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
It is now nearly fifteen years since the Catholic intellectual movement which crystallized in the Catholic Reading Circle and Summer school first took definite shape. This movement has been for adults. A project is now under way to establish a similar institution for boys and girls to enter after leaving school. Every assistance will be welcome.
XI-2-f - L.S.(TYPED) - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1903 May 9
Jamet, C.S.C., Father A.:
Neuilly, (France)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Edwards knows of the turmoil in France which explains his difficulty in writing. The first squadron of the French province is on its way to America. All are full of hope to be of use to the powerful exertions of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Jamet wants to go to the United States and not to Canada. P.S. Father Goupille sends greetings. Among the newcomers is John G. Delaunay, a nephew to Brother Alexis whom Edwards will remember.
XI-2-f - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 16to. - {3}
1903 May 12
Benziger Brothers:
New York, (New York)
to Librarian:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
Statement marked paid.
XI-2-f - Printed form, A. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {10}
1903 May 12
Fendrich, Anthony:
Titissee, Baden
to James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
Knowing of Edwards attempt to collect a representative Catholic library he offers a folio edition of Origin's Opera Omnia. The work was formerly in the possession of a monastery in Italy.
XI-2-f - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1903 May 13
Butler, William F.:
Milwaukee, (Wisconsin)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, (C.S.C.):
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
Butler sends a copy of "The Art of Living Long".
X-4-d - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}
1903 May 14
Kinsella, W.J.:
St. Louis, (Missouri)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
He was glad that Edwards was so much pleased with the World's Fair. They enjoyed Edwards' visit. He would be glad if Edwards would write his impressions of the Fair and how it compared with the interna ional expositions he visited. He wishes to publish the letter to refute some of the criticisms of eastern journals.
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1903 May 14
Seton, Msgr. Robert:
Rome, Italy
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Edwards has been a faithful correspondent. His plans are to spend July on the Rhine, August in England and Ireland, September in Normandy and October in returning. He feels more lonely than ever and realizes more strongly than ever that he is nobody. Yet he has made a good impression on those he has met. He has enough to live modestly and to spend some months each year in travel. Bishop(Frederick Z.) Rooker is at the American College; if he cares to see Seton, he knows Seton's call. He scolded his brother William (Seton) for letting his sister present his grandfather Seton's minature to the sisterhood at Emmitsburg.
XI-2-f - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1903 May 16
Doyle, W(illia)m T.:
Milwaukee, (Wisconsin)
to (Henry F. Brownson:
Detroit, Michigan)
Doyle refers Henry to volumes XVII and XVIII to bear out his assertion. He did not mean to accuse Henry of starting the statement that the Irish volunteered for the purpose of acquiring military experience, but since Henry repeated it, he asks why this motive should be ascribed to them. He has heard that the Irish volunteered through hatred of the English and because they thought that England would help the South. In a former letter Henry stated that the Jesuits advocated the doctrines of DeLuca to escape the condemnation contained in the Syllabus. Doyle has been told that certain German Jesuits have protested against DeLuca's theses, a few of which he stated in his letter. Henry's father has stated well and clearly why many Catholics did not sympathize with the Union, that he does not think that Catholics should be called unpatriotic while the anti-slavery crowd should be lauded as patriots. In volume XVII (Orestes Brownson) states the reason why the Catholics opposed the leaders of the Republican party. Doyle objects to much in chapter XIII, volume III, of the Life as partial and unnecessary, and calculated to impede the sale of the work. The Tablet still continues its letters on the "Nine Fridays", and Doyle was somewhat astonished at Father (Daniel E.) Hudson's article deprecating the controversy in the Ave Maria of last week. He was much interested in the letter of the Tablet of the last issue on St. Thomas and latria with regards to the Cross. Regarding chapter XIII as impolitic, he thinks that by omitting it, Brownson could have been more politic without arousing general prejudice.
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1903 May 16
O'Neill, D. J. Scannell:
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Father ( ) Lloyd says that Catholics will get more sympathy from pious evangelists than from advanced ritualists. O'Neill reminded Lloyd that the translation of the Holy House to Loretto was not de fide. Lloyd tells some interesting things about himself. Does Hudson see the "Japan Register" of which Lloyd is the editor? O'Neill asks prayers that he may enter the religious life.
X-4-d - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1903 May 17
Doyle, W(illia)m T.:
Milwaukee, (Wisconsin)
to (Henry F. Brownson:
Detroit, Michigan)
Doyle could not let his note of the 16th go without further explanation. Concerning chapter XIII, the Catholic public is very touchy on some points. He mentions Newman's letters published in "The Month" in which he refers to the articles by Brownson's father on his doctrine of development. He presumes that the "Nine Fridays" are a further development according to the Jesuits. He has been told by one of the fathers at the College that some of them are opposed to the devotion of the Sacred Heart saying that there are too many devotions and not enough attention to the commandments.
III-3-f - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {2}
1903 May 18
Cleret, Louis:
Cherbourg, (France)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
He received the postal cards and the letter containing the stamps for which he thanks Edwards. He hopes Edwards is well and is anxious to see him again.
XI-2-f - A.L.S. - 1p. - 16to. - (French) - {1}
1903 May 18
Monarch, E. Ann:
Mt. Lamar (Owensboro, Kentucky)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She asks for some Lourdes water. Benita seems to be growing weaker all the time. Mr. Monarch too has been in bad shape. Lamar and his family spent a few days with them.
XI-2-f - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 16to. - {1}
1903 May 19
Keachie, George R.:
Madison, Wisconsin
to (James F.) Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
He writes concerning Ralph Glynn, a former s student of Notre Dame's preparatory department, and now at the University of Wisconsin. Glynn claims he passed two years work at Notre Dame and they wish Edwards to obtain a statement of the work done. The Athletic Council approved Glynn but found out afterwards of the non-appearance of his credits. Unless they hear from Edwards, they will have to put Glynn out of athletics.
XI-2-f - L.S.(Typed) - 2pp. - 8vo. - {2}
1903 May 19
Kierce, F( ) J.:
San Francisco, Cal(ifornia)
to Henry F. Brownson:
(Detroit, Michigan)
Brownson's letter of the 11th was received on his return from the country. The printed circular does not seem to be complete. He asks the price of the volumes in half morocco, both cash and on installments. Are there any samples in San Francisco?
III-3-e - TypedL.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1903 May 19
O'Sullivan, Father T(imothy) D.:
Chicago, Ill(inois)
to Hen(ry) F. Brownson:
(Detroit, Michigan)
Father O'Sullivan has received the works which Brownson forwarded for which he is most grateful. He will use these works to instruct his Mason-convert. Since Leo Taxil's work is a Masonic fraud, he, of course, cannot make any use of his statements. Brownson's comparison of the ancient pagan mysteries with modern Masonic symbols and rites is very scientific and instructive. The comparison proves that the craft is founded on naturalism or pantheism. The larger work is very practical inasmuch as it shows the actual workings and plottings of Masonry as to the individual, family, Church, and the State. He regrets that Brownson did not send the price of these books since he has to pay his grocery bills like all the rest of the people. He was at N(otre) Dame with Archbishop (Patrick W.) Riordan last week. Father (Stanislaus) Fitte, C.S.C, often calls on him here.
III-3-f - A.L.S. - wpp. - 12mo. - {4}
1903 May 20
Keachie, George R.:
Madison, Wis(consin)
to (James F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
It is absolutely necessary to learn of (Ralph) Glynn's record by Saturday. He asks Edwards to wire him at his expense.
XI-2-f - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {10}
1903 May 22
McQuaid, Bishop B(ernard) J.:
Rochester, N(ew) Y(ork)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Archbishop (John Joseph) Williams is a remarkable man along many lines. One of these is that he knows how to take a vacation. Now he is in his 82nd year and still able to do a man's work. Archbishop (James Edward) Quigley is another remarkable man. There has been too much of every man for himself in Chicago. When the Archbishop has learned the condition of things he will prepare for the future by a definite systematic arrangement for the creating of a priesthood recruited not necessarily from Ireland. All the priests who expected to help in running the new Archbishop will wonder why he runs himself without their aid. The new rector of the cathedral Father (Thomas F.) Hickey goes to Kalamazoo and then to Notre Dame for commencement exercises.
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1903 May 24
Steele, W(illia)m L.:
Wilkinsburg, P(ennsylvani)a
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
When Steele read the quotation in Number 20 of May 16 it struck him as familiar. He sends a quotation from James Lane Allen's "Choir Invisible".
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1903 May 25
Badger, J( ) G.:
Bucks, England
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Badger encloses a picture of the incorrupt hand of St. James the Apostle, which is kept at their little church there. The doubt lies in whether the hand is St. James' or not. Badger's chief aim in wishing to get the photo published was to draw attention to it. He hopes Hudson will reproduce the photo in the Ave Maria.
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1903 May 27
Devine, Daisie:
Chicago, (Illinois)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She is to be married Wednesday and would like Edwards to be present at the Nuptioa Mass which will be celebrated at the Archbishop's chapel.
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1903 May 27
Francais, C.S.C., Father G( ):
Neuilly, (France)
Circular letter to the Fathers and Brothers of the Congregation of the Holy Cross.
(Note: Found in Edwards' papers)
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1903 May 27
Cordova, S.J., Father J(ohn) (N):
El Paso, Texas
to Miss Lillian Westervelt:
He was very much pleased with the chasubles, etc. which the Tabernacle Society sent him. He will remember them at Mass.
XI-2-f - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1903 May 28
Doyle, W(illia)m T.:
Milwaukee, (Wisconsin)
to (Henry F. Brownson:
Detroit, Michigan)
Doyle trusts that Brownson was not offended by his last letter. Dr. Brann's lecture on "The Famous Dr. Brownson" published in the Catholic News of May 27 repeats the old calumny of Brownson's ontologism. He regrets that he has not been able to go to Detroit.
III-3-f - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1903 May 29
Kierce, F( ) J.:
San Francisco, Cal(ifornia)
to Henry F. Brownson:
(Detroit, Michigan)
Kierce received Brownson's letter this morning, and thanks him for the information on the places where he can obtain definite information by an inspection of the books themselves. He will communicate later on the purchase of the books.
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1903 May 30
Cherubim, (C.S.C.)., SisterM.:
Salt Lake City, Utah
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
She knows well the sorrow of Edwards' genuinely loyal heart in seeing his old friends drop off one by one. Father Hudson struck the key-note of Mother Lucretis's noble life. She sends a souvenir of Mother Lucretia in the shape of an ink-well she used to the last. Edwards must not fail to call on Fanny Gregori if he goes to Europe.
XI-2-f - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1903 May 30
Emerson, W.H.:
Seattle, Washington
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
Edwards cannot image how much he feels indebted to him for the pains he has taken to advise him so fully in regard to the operation on Will's eye. It makes Emerson feel easier to know that someone takes a personal interest in Will. He will reimburse Edwards for his two trips to Chicago.
XI-2-f - L.S.(Typed) - 3pp. - 8vo. - {1}
1903 May 30
(Kiefer), Herbert:
Terre Haute, Indiana
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He is ashamed of his long delay in writing. His jail adventure is about forgotten in the rush of other events. Rose Poly claims the championship of the state in baseball. He invites Edwards to visit him there or at his home in Louisville.
XI-2-f - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1903 May 31
Donovan, Father Joseph P.:
Perryville, M(issouri)
to Henry F. Brownson:
Detroit, Michigan
Donovan orders two copies of "Uncle Jack and His Nephew". He is sorry to learn that Brownson thinks present conditions unfavorable for getting out a text on metaphysics. His view bespeaks of how gloomy the outlook of synthetic philosophy is, though it is at such times that a flood of light pours in from some unexpected source. The day's feast of the Pentecost should bid us to remember that whatever is conceived and executed under the guidance of the Holy Ghost cannot but cast fire on the earth. The more he ponders on the words of Brownson's father, the more he is impressed with their grandeur, and the more confident he grows that the youth of our land will turn toward them for the embodiment of true Catholic ideals.
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1903 May 31
McLaughlin, J. Fairfax:
Fordham, N(ew) Y(ork)
to Henry F. Brownson:
(Detroit, Michigan)
The June number of the Catholic World contains his article on Dr. Brownson. They have a vicious habit of clipping which gives it a sawed-off or bob-tailed ending.
III-3-f - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}