Scope and Contents Damien sends Stoddard and Hudson a copy of the report which was requested by the President of the Board of Health. It will give them a clear idea of the inside affairs of the leper settlement; they are free to use it for publication. Damien thanks Hudson for the continuance of the Ave Maria as well as the two copies of "Lepers of Molokai". So far Damien has been able to continue his priestly duties, but for how long only God knows since the disease is slowly but surely progressing. He...

Scope and Contents DeVeuster's condition prevented him from acknowledging receipt of the tabernacles sooner. He describes the building of the new altar and the fitting of the tabernacles. Hudson and all who contributed funds for the tabernacles are thanked by DeVeuster. He is obliged to add an addition to the church and build a new chapel to replace the one blown down by a wind storm. The tabernacle for the Kalaupapa church will arrive by the next steamer from Honolulu. Father Lambert Conrardi, who twelve...

Scope and Contents DeVeuster sends Hudson a copy of a letter to the Superior-General of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts, Father Marcellus Bousquet, which may be of use to Hudson and of interest to the readers of the Ave Maria. Since Ira B. Dutton' s arrival he has helped him care for the sick. Because the tabernacles of both churches are not decent enough to preserve the Blessed Sacrament and at Dutton's suggestion, DeVeuster asks Hudson to send him metal with which they can make two tabernacles. He...

Scope and Contents By a letter of Bishop Hermann Koeckemann, Vicar Aposotolic of the Sandwich Islands published by the Missions Catholique, the public has been informed of the situation in which DeVeuster finds himself. Ten years ago, he wrote Bousquet that he believed the germ of leprosy was in his system because of his long stay with the lepers. DeVeuster is decorated not only with the royal cross of King Kalakana, but also the heavy cross of leprosy. His constitution is being gradually undermined but...

Scope and Contents DeVeuster thanks Hudson for the 25 copies of the brochure. He wishes Charles Warren Stoddard success in writing his article "Corpus Christi at Kalawao". Brother Joseph, Ira Dutton takes good care of the altars and churches, work which DeVeuster must leave to him because he is afflicted with leprosy. Dutton also acts as druggist. Because of the Japanese treatment, DeVeuster's disease seems checked and his strength has returned. He gives specifications for the type of tabernacles he...

Scope and Contents Hudson's kind letter of July 9 is at hand with the letter of a very charitably intentioned person who informs them of the means her father used to cure leprosy. For this incurable disease Damien believes in the possibility of a miracle such as reported in Holy Scripture, but not in a natural remedy to cure leprosy. The green coverlet of their graveyard will put a stop to the progress of his disease and then all will be right. He continues to be happy and resigned to the Holy will of...

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Devins encloses an ad for the pilgrimage to Notre Dame de Lourdes. On the 7th of July Devins will sail for Lourdes, France. Upon his return he will send Hudson an account of his visit. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Devlin sends $6.15 as payment for the Freeman's Journal for himself and for Peter McGowan of West Bangor. Also he sends $1 collected to aid the Indian Missions. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Lefevere has excommunicated John W.A.S. Cullen of Detroit and his mother Julia E. Cullen and his sister Marianne E. Cullen of Ann Arbor, relatives of Father Thomas Cullen, deceased pastor of St. Thomas' Church, Ann Arbor for retaining certain church artifacts which Father Cullen's will had left to that church. Before a notary public, these heirs protest their innocence, and ask that the censure be lifted. The attached exhibits no enclosure include Father Cullen's will, annual reports, in...

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Dewey has received several copies of the Ave Maria in which his letter was reproduced. He asks Hudson to aid him in the task of publicizing the cause for beatification of Father Isaac Jogues and Catherine Tegakwitha, which they hope to introduce at Rome soon. Enclosed is a circular soliciting subscriptions for the chapel together with a reprint from the Messenger of the Sacred Heart, containing a sketch of Catherine's life and the martyrdom of Jogues. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Dewey encloses the first number of the periodical, "Our Lady of Martyrs". He wishes Hudson would give it favorable notice in the Ave Maria. Enclosed is a list of contributions made for the chapel of Our Lady of Martyrs; publicity is asked for this cause. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Dewey acknowledges kindness of Hudson's acknowledgement in the Ave Maria of the Chapel of Our Lady of Martyrs. The notice was not quite correct. With the exception of Dewey, none of the Fathers at Woodstock have anything to do with either the shrine or "Annals". The full name of the magazine is The Pilgrim of Our Lady of Martyrs. Everything is under the direction of Father Joseph Loyzance, S. J., of Troy, New York. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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In behalf of the united societies of Catholic young men of the city, Dexter is trying to have Bishop John Lancaster Spaulding Spalding of Peoria visit them and deliver a lecture. He has had Father Thomas Lillis write to Spalding today. Dexter asks Hudson to add his recommendation to their invitation. Could Hudson suggest any other Catholic lecturer whom they might procure? :: X-3-m A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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W. Welch reports he enjoyed his stay at Notre Dame. Dexter received Brother RaphaelJames C. Maloy 's letter with the suggestions regarding plotting the sheet. After Dexter has perfected the cutter he will come east and attach it to the machine. Dexter asks Hudson on behalf of Mr. Welch if he can remit $300 for the machine. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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He wrote a month ago, sending a check for $10.00, asking McMaster to send him the Univers, edited by Louis Veuillot. Receiving no reply, he thought it wise to write again in case his letter had not reached McMaster. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Having called at McMaster's office with a letter of introduction and failed to see him D'Hain asks the pleasure of visiting him at his home that evening. :: I-2-b A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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She wrote some time ago inquiring for a small parcel of papers sent to his care by Miss Edes from Rome. They were documents signed by the Pope. They will be obliged if he will let them know of their receipt. letter written by Sister J. Baptist :: I-2-a 1p. 12mo.

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Dickinson asks Henry to meet a few friends of J, Logan Chipman at Dickinson's office tonight at 7 to 8 o'clock, to discuss Chipman's candidacy for the Superior Court Judgeship Mr. Chipman will be there. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Dickman sends McMaster $3 to be sent to the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, for Masses to be said for the intention of the donor. He also sends $1 for a bottle of water from the Shrine of Lourdes. If these two commissions should inconvenience McMaster' Dickman wishes the money applied to his subscription for the Freeman's Journal and also wishes that a statement of his balance be sent to him. Mr. Maurice Francis Egan has recently sent him some olive oil and tapers for the Sanctuary. He...

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Dietrich would like Hudson to return his manuscripts. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Dietrich wishes a reply to his inquiries if his article "Church of Christ" reached Hudson. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Comments regarding a manuscript Dietrich sent Hudson. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He asks McMaster to drop him a line as to the wishes of Father Bernard McQuaid, if he knows them. Father McQuaid mentioned the possibility of a professorship, but no other details. He intends to write to the Father, but in meantime, he asks a McMaster if he knows his views, to please tell them. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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An article is submitted to the Ave Maria. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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The Philadelphia Tabernacle Society requests that Hudson print their appeal in the Ave Maria. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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In Abbe Godescard's lives of the saints there are two St. Castors, one September 21, one February 13. Dion signs as chaplain of the Highland Orphan Asylum for Boys :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Dion sends $5.00 for Mt. Carmel, saying that he is very glad to have a chance to help. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Dissett is surprised at the ignorance among practical Catholics concerning indulgences attached to the many devotions to the Blessed Mother. He proposes a scheme for spreading knowledge of these devotions through the Ave Maria. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 4pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents In fulfillment of his promise, Father Dissez suggested to Father A. L. Magnien, his superior, to get a copy of Brownson's edition of his father's works for their library at St. Mary's. He observed that although they do not have this edition, they have a double set of the works. Anyhow, Brownson may be sure that since they will give premiums every year, Father Dissez will suggest that they get his edition for one of them, if not every time, at least now and them. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p....

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Dittoe sends $5.80 as dues for the young men of the Holy Trinity Congregation of Somerset. The money is to be used to aid the Indian Missions and the prayers will be faithfully said. He lists the 16 contributors of the money. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.