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Scope and Contents Onahan finds it out of the question for him to attend the meeting tomorrow. Mayor Crezier, who returned yesterday from Springfield, must return this evening on important public business that cannot be delayed, and since Onahan is by office next in authority, he cannot in his absence absent himself even for a day. Also he has been named to act in forwarding donations for the sufferers of the Johnstown calamity and every available moment must be given to this work of duty and charity. He is...

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Utterly impossible for Onahan to leave—urgent work for Johnstown sufferers. :: III-3-c Telegram 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Patrick Farrelly of New York will be in Detroit tomorrow and Onahan requested him to call on Brownson. He is on of the most influential catholic laymen in the East, always active in every generous work, and Onahan regards his cooperation in the Congress as most important. He had opportunity for only a few moments conversation with him on the subject, and Brownson is asked to inform him fully. Onahan has just returned from Johnstown and has his hands full of work. :: III-3-c A.L.S. 1p....

Scope and Contents In consequence of his absence from the city for several days at Pittsburgh and Johnstown, Onahan lost sight of the doings of the conference in Detroit, of which he has had only the most meagre accounts. From the brief press notices the representation from the East was nil, except as to James H. Dormer ; and from the West only Henry J. Spaunhorst and Peter L. Foy . This is too bad. Unless the interest of the Eastern Catholics can be stirred up the convention will be a fizzle. He has not heard...

Scope and Contents Brownson's letter and clipping received, and Onahan supposes he must corresponds with Henry J. Spaunhorst and agree on the program. He thinks the committees should be enlarged to include representatives from New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Baltimore or Washington; or the Congress will fail; the East must have an important, if not the leading, share in the work. Onahan would willingly give way as chairman of the original committee to an Eastern man, if one can be agreed on who will do the...

Scope and Contents Onahan sent his copy of the call received from Henry J. Spaunhorst to Archbishop John Ireland and has no objection to signing it. He agrees with Brownson that the names of the entire committee should be attached. If he remembers the terms of the call, the date for the meeting has been changed. He does not like the omission of the temperance and saloon question and regards it as one of the most important in the list of subjects—and he is not a "temperance crank" either. He would like to see...

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Onahan asks to be informed as to what line of duties the committee on organisation is expected to undertake, what understanding, if any, was had to place and time of meeting, and what is Daniel A. Rudd's full name and address. He wrote to Henry J. Spaunhorst more than a week ago and so far no answer. The more he looks into the program of the subjects, the less satisfied he becomes with the omissions. The really important questions have been left out. :: III-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Henry J. Spaunhorst has sent Onahan a copy of an address or call addressed to "fellow Catholics." Onahan asks whether it is to go out in the name of the gentlemen who composed the conference in Detroit or in the name of the committee on organization. If it is to be signed only by the members of the latter, he would prefer to rewrite it himself; if it has already been accepted and adopted, all right. He has written to Daniel A. Rudd and Spaunhorst again. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Daniel E. Rudd came from Cincinnati yesterday to confer with Onahan as to the work of their Committee, and they got on quite harmoniously; Onahan does not anticipate any disagreement. Rudd explained some things regarded the Detroit meeting that had not been clear and which Onahan had been disposed to find fault with—he alludes on the omissions. The call will be prepared and issued by September 1. Is that too late? He hopes to meet Henry J. Spaunhorst in a week or two and if necessary will go...

Scope and Contents Onahan took for granted when he wrote to Brownson advising him of the results of the conference in St. Louis last Sunday that he was in the fullest accord with Archbishop John Ireland, who had been with Brownson in Detroit the previous week. Of course Brownson must have been made aware that the Archbishop had just before that conferred with James Cardinal Gibbons and was therefore prepared to act and speak advisedly as to his views on the subjects in question. That there was a change of view...

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Onahan sends herewith the draft of the call for the congress. Does it meet with Brownson's approval? He wishes to be sent the full list of names to be attached. :: III-3-c A.L.S 1p. 8vo.

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Onahan thinks he should apprise Brownson that in a letter he received today from James Cardinal Gibbons he says. "It is important, may indispensable, that a paper be prepared and read on the Holy See." Onahan did not intend to allude again to the project of the papers but he thinks Brownson ought to know this. :: III-3-e A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Archbishop John Ireland informs Onahan that he wishes the meeting of the 16th to be held in Chicago and Onahan believes he has written to Brownson on the subject. Onahan would like exceedingly to have the meeting held here in the Grand Pacific Hotel. He is not certain he could go on to Detroit, However, in case the change is not made and he finds he cannot go on he will send a full report. He asks why the Railroad Association of Michigan declines to make a reduced rate for the Congress? ::...

Scope and Contents Regarding rates from Michigan, arrangements have been made for the "fare and one third rate, certificate plan" with all the traffic associations of the country, except the New England association. Michigan is included in the territory of the Central Traffic Association which has already granted the rate for all its states, except Michigan. The Michigan Association by resolution recently decided that after October 1, 1889 they would not recognize any rate for a religious or delegate...

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As Onahan has numerous calls for the subjects and authors of the papers to be read before the Congress, will Brownson send him an authentic list of the same at his earliest convenience, giving the exact title of the papers and each author's full name. :: III-3-c 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Onahan presumed in his last letter, that Brownson was in full accord with Archbishop Ireland, who having previously conferred with Cardinal Gibbons, was prepared to speak as to the Cardinal's views. There was a change in view on the questions of "The Independence of the Holy See," and of "Temperance," as it is now considered that there should be an expression in the form of written papers. Onahan had inferred to Brownson that these changes had been made, and was strongly in favor of...

Scope and Contents The question of printing a card or program of the papers to be read at the Congress has doubtless occurred to Brownson—a program for distribution among the delegates. It would be too late to print this after they get to Baltimore. Onahan understands they are to meet there Saturday morning, November 9. He hopes to get there a day or two beforehand, although he is sadly hampered by public business. There will be a very large attendance. Chicago sends ICO, St. Louis 75, St. Paul 30 to 50. The...

Scope and Contents Windhorst is invited to attend the American Catholic Congress to be held in Baltimore Nov.11-12, as a guest of the American laity. The Congress has the sanction of Cardinal Gibbons and the leading members of the American Catholic Hierarchy. The meeting of the Congress is called in connection with the 100th anniversary of the consecration of Bishop Carroll—the first Catholic Bishop in the United States. Windhorst would be welcomed as one who has served with great distinction in the...

Scope and Contents The advertisement of the Seminary which Onahan had enclosed in his last letter to McMaster slipped out and still remains on his desk. He is attaching it to this letter. He likewise encloses a copy of the Resolutions really passed at a meeting in Springfield Illinois and also General Singleton's letter in relation to the course of the Times correspondent. Troops are swarming into the city daily. It is estimated that there are 10,000 now in Chicago to guard the Confederate prisoners. He...

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Father Arnold Damen S. J. has been requested by him to offer a Month Mind Solemn High Mass for the repose of Mrs. McMaster's soul. Announcement of the Mass was made at Mass today. The Jesuit Fathers were deeply affected by her death and offer their prayers for her soul. He hopes to see McMaster within the next month on his long deferred trip eastward. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He informs McMaster that he has opened a real estate and loan office, combining a collecting and tax-adjusting agency. The recent fire will necessitate readjusting taxes levied for the year 1871. Rebates will probably be issued for property lost on destroyed. He feels that his work in the office of City Collector provide Onahan with the necessary qualifications for service in this agency. :: I-1-o Printed notice 1p. 8vo.

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Onahan tells McMaster that Mr. Bateson, a friend of the former's, will probably call on him at Peoria Illinois. ` A.L.S. 1p. 12mo. ` Enclosure of Onahan's letter to McMaster follows:

Scope and Contents He sent McMaster a copy of the Protest against the indemnity bill which attempts to confiscate the right to redress on the part of the victim, but has not yet seen it published in any New York paper. It should be published there, for that city will probably see the law tried and the people should be educated to the idea that it is null and void. He attempted to make the Protest concise and dignified, but it met with disfavor from the Republicans. He thanks McMaster for the article on...

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He encloses a ticket for the Congress at Baltimore where he hopes to meet Edwards. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He has the books, 100 volumes, ready for Edwards. He will keep them until he hears Edwards' wishes in regard to sending them. :: AI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He has a parcel of books ready for Edwards. He wishes he would send some one to call for them. :: XI-1-e A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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A year ago he loaned Brother Francis DeSales a copy of the "Annals of the Four Masters". He asks Edwards to look it up and send it to him. He little thought that Brother Francis would so soon close his useful life.

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He has the books, 100 volumes, ready to Edwards. He will keep them until he hears Edwards wishes in regard to sending them.

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Four years ago he sent to Notre Dame the only odd number of Brownson then in his possession. He has not acquired any since. He wishes Edwards would mention to Professor Joseph A. Lyons that he has not received a copy of his "Annual." :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He sends by express a box of books for the library of Notre Dame. Notre Dame will ere long possess a library worthy of the institution and of its intelligent management. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.