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Howe, Frances R., Chesterton, Indiana, to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C., Notre Dame, Indiana, 1882 August 8

 Item — Box: CHUD 4
Identifier: CHUD X-2-j

Scope and Contents

Howe forwards Father Augustus Bessonies ' $2 together with $3 for the Pio Nono monument. The Sisters of St. Mary's Institute ordered three dozen copies of the book "Record of a Suffering Soul", but have not received them yet. She inquires if Brother Francis Andrew Sweeney is ill. Howe believes Bishop John McMullen ordered Bishop Thomas Foley 's monument. Archbishop Patrick Feehan is kind to Eliza Allen Starr, but she is not the woman who influences him. Had Rome accepted the vote of the clergy she would have practically been Bishop of Chicago, so much did McMullen admire her. Feehan's sister is Mother Catherine, stationed at St. Bernard's, the Sister of Mercy Convent in Nashville. Mother Catherine is most critical of Starr's writings, which do not suit her ascetic tastes. Howe sent Catherine a copy of "Record of a Suffering Soul" and as a result Feehan ordered 100 copies. When Howe presented Father J. Benoit's letter of introduction Feehan remarked that in questions of spirituality, secular priests must yield to religious clergy. Chesterton includes many localities each with its own post office and distinct name. The people of the town of Chesterton hate this corner of the township and will not vote for any farmer running for a township office. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.

Dates

  • Creation: 1882 August 8

Language of Materials

English.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Notre Dame Archives Repository

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