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He sends the corrected proofs and thanks Hudson for his kindness in every way. He sends his regards to the priests, especially Father Thomas E. Walsh C.S.C.. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He thanks Edwards for the list of additions to his most commendable work, the Museum at Notre Dame. He read Maurice F. Egan's article in the May number of the North American and is in complete accord with all he says. The Catholic school is the absolute necessity. He hopes the prelate at the Vatican who was quoted at saying that parochial schools must not be made unless equal to the public schools was misrepresented. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Chatard and Father Edgar Philip Wadhams will be happy to spend Sunday evening with Seton. They will be at the Accademia at half past seven. :: II-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He thanks Purcell for his letter of Feb. 21st. Mr. Cusack and the others from Cincinnati are in good health. He is glad to hear of Bishop Sylvester Rosecrans recovery, and many asked about him at Propaganda. He gave Purcell's questions to Card. Barnabo who said 1 The time of the council is set for the 4th Sunday after Easter, and the Brief of presidency has been sent to Archbishop Martin J. Spalding of Baltimore. 2 The length of the beard must be adopted in a future council. 3 An answer...

Scope and Contents He corrects the mistake made in crediting Mr. Springer 's entire donation to the Archdiocese when all over and above that required for Mr. Cusack's education should have gone to the College. There is also some misunderstanding in regard to Mr. James Henry's account. He has made out the general account of the Archdiocese and that of Mr. Henry. He was never informed that payments were made by Henry's uncle through Purcell but this must have been so since the debit of the archdiocese very...

Scope and Contents Purcell's draft has brought 1,027.40 francs which he has placed to the credit of Cincinnati. Purcell was right in saying that he had apid for the fur for the Cappa. He was pained to hear of Father W. Menke's death. He was a young man whose career at the College was very edifying and he counted on him to reward Purcell for the many sacrifices made in behalf of the College. He is the second alumnus of the College to die in a few months. He hopes Purcell is pleased with the proficiency and...

Scope and Contents He thanks Purcell for sending Mr. McDevitt, who arrived some time ago. One of the difficulties about their small school is that the number of students is so small, making it difficult to find enough men to do the work required. For that reason he is very grateful to Purcell for sending a student. They must struggle on in good humor, awaiting offices of friends and dispositions of Divine Providence. He is glad to know Purcell has recovered from the effects of his accident. He supposes Mr....

Scope and Contents His engagements since arriving in America have kept him from visiting Cincinnati, but he writes to ask the favour of a collection at the Cathedral of Cincinnati Dec. 23. He will then have an opportunity of revisiting Cincinnati after ten years and of seeing Purcell and the many friends he has there. The work he has undertaken ties him down so that he is not able to go where he wants. It has been slow but steady work, and though not what he could wish, the success will be solid. These are...

Scope and Contents Today's mail brought Purcell's letter containing the bill of exchange. They were agreeably surprised at the arrival of the telegram from the Prelates. They are praying for the success of the Council. No doubt Purcell has heard of the terrible insurrection in Sicily. Large bodies of Victor Emmanuel's troops have been collected at the frontiers of Rome to prevent brigandage. Some assert that the French will not abandon the states of the church. Byrne, Cusack, Ullrick, and Geyer are well....

Scope and Contents He received a draft in Purcell's name from Bishop James F. Wood of Philadelphia for 5558 francs. He thanks Purcell for his kindness and assistance in the matter. He reports the brilliant success of Mr. Henry Moeller at the examinations. He captured three first prizes in theology and drew with others for a fourth. He received the the golden medal in consequence in competition with students of the Greek, Irish, and American colleges. All of the American students did well and were complimented...

Scope and Contents He calls Purcell's attention to a matter of interest to the college in its relations with the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Perhaps an oversight on the part of the person charged with notifying the Prelates has caused him to omit informing Purcell that the expenses of Messrs Moeller and Brummer have not been paid since the first 6 months of 1872. He asks Purcell to forward to Brummer for his trip to America. Father Edward Purcell wrote, asking for the address of Mr. Gabriel King. King is no...

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He acknowledges the receipt of $600 at the request of the Treasurer of the Executive Committee for the second Half, 1874, and 1st half of 1875 from the Burses of the Diocese of Cincinnati. :: II-5-f PRINTED FORM. SIGNED 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Receipt for $600 for the second half of 1875 and first half of 1876 from the Burse of the Diocese of Cincinnati. He thanks Purcell for the reply to Chatard's letter notifying him of the blessing of the Pope. They heard with pleasure the turn things have been taking for the Church. It is the old story of the Church thriving under persecution and oppression. Bismarck is learning that lesson. Cardinal Mieceslaus Ledochowski is a neighbor at Albano. He is well and deservedly makes an impression...

Scope and Contents Father Henry Moeller, a student of the college enjoying the foundation of St. Joseph's Church left here June 28, 1876, having received 840 francs for expenses. In June, 1870 it was resolved that when Burses are left vacant for a length of time, half of the accruing interest shall be placed to the credit of the Burse to pay expenses of any student appointed afterwards and the other half shall be spent for the benefit of the College. When no provision had been made to pay travelling expenses...

Scope and Contents From what he has gathered from a recent correspondence between Purcell and Mrs. Lydia Potter of Cincinnati, who had proposed giving a foundation to the American College, Rome, he has been led to think some misunderstanding has arisen regarding the state of the account of the Archdiocese. For that reason he encloses an account of the Cincinnati affairs since May 24, 1868, when he took over. With regard to the draft sent in the spring of 1868, he thought Purcell must have overlooked the fact...

Scope and Contents He received a draft from the bishop of Philadelphia James F. Wood for the pension of Mr. Cusack. The remittance was from Mr. Springer, whom Mr. Cusack wishes to thank through Purcell. Don Guiseppe Nicoli, the sacristan, has made Purcell a new cappa magna which Chatard will send, along with a letter that was sent to Purcell in Rome by mistake. The Cincinnati students are all well and at work. Manuscript torn; portion missing. P.S. The newspaper which had remained in the P.O. has been prepared...

Scope and Contents Purcell's letters of July 7 and Aug. 1 were received. Numerous occupations prevented Chatard's replying earlier. Were it not for the foreign papers, it would not be possible to learn of the trouble in Rome, for one hears nothing here that would lead to fear of disturbance for Church or state. Pope Pius IX will never move from his stand on the point of separation from the state. He considers it as important to the independence of the Church in the political order as is eating and drinking and...

Scope and Contents At the request of Bishop James F. Wood of Philadelphia he acknowledges the receipt of $300, proceeds for the first half of the current year of the Foundations of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati in the American College. He asks Purcell to send Mrs. SarahPeter w ord that Chatard has authentic documents regarding the body of St. Columba and that he awaits instructions. At present it is difficult to find a person going to America. The Cincinnati students are in good health. The Holy Father is in...

Scope and Contents Purcell's draft brought 1163.34 francs which have been credited to the Cincinnati account. He would have acknowledged it earlier had it not been for the public discussion between Gavassi Sciarelli and Ribetti and three Catholic priests, Fabiani, Cipolla, and Guidi, the former asserting that St. Peter never came to Rome. It was a novel thing for the clergy to do, but they spoke effecutally, for when the last of them was speaking, the president told them that the Evangelicals declined speaking...

Scope and Contents When Bishop James F.Wood of Philadelphia transmitted to Chatard the proceeds of the Burses for the latter half of 1871, he requested that the receipt of them be acknowledged to the individual contributors. He therefore gives receipt for $300, proceeds of two Burses belonging to the Diocese of Cincinnati. Father Engelbert Stehle has paid them a visit and will likely tell of his vicissitudes in getting his audience. He enjoyed Rome, as did his companions. The Holy Father is well. By the time...

Scope and Contents Business matters and letters occasioned by the jubilee celebration have kept Chatard too busy to answer Purcell's letter of some time ago. As the newspapers have probably carried accounts of the activities in Rome during the past few weeks, he will not risk repeating them. His Holiness Pius IX is in very good health, and has enjoyed the many deputations that have come to the city. These have also given new courage to the Roman people whose faith has been assailed in every way by infidels and...

Scope and Contents Purcell's letter and draft was received, the latter being receipted and credited to Mr. Henry's account. He spoke to Cardinal Barnabo of Purcell's request for a bishop for Covington . However, the suffragans of the province have not sent in the names of those approved by them. Cardinal Alexander Barnabo, informed him that Purcell had been asked to have the names as soon as possible. He gave a commission to Don Guiseppe. At present Purcell's account is credited about one thousand francs. but...

Scope and Contents He has been absent from Rome and has not been able to answer to Purcell's letter which was received during Christmas week. A serious illness of a Young cousin, son of Dr. VanBibber of Baltimore who was studying in Vienna, took him away to Paris and Havre. He left on Dec. 28 and arrived home Jan. 17 after a few days rest in Paris. In the meantime, smallpox, which had come in December, but had disappeared, seized four of the young men in the College. All of the cases were light, however. Mr....

Scope and Contents He received from Bishop James F. Wood the remittance of interest on the funds of the American College in which was contained the sum of $300, interest for the 2nd half of 1871 on the foundations of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. He wrote to Purcell before with regard to the matrimonial case spoken of, the authorities desiring to have fuller information. If the parties lived as man and wife after the fictitious marriage this will be looked on as equivalent to consent. He saw the Telegraph...

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Purcell's box arrived some days ago. The agent will send it to Paris. He has not seen Mr. O'Hanlon since Purcell's departure. Father William McCloskey left to spend some weeks at Aix-les-Bains. Mgr. Hassonn received the pallium today. Bishops Patrick N. Lynch and William H. Elder are still there. All the Cincinnati students are well except Mr. Byrne. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 3 pp. 12mo.

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Mr. O'Hanlon called to know whether a letter had reached Rome for Purcell from All-Hallows containing his testimonials which are necessary for his examination. Chatard opened the letter presuming on Purcell's permission, but it contained no testimonials. He did not give O'Hanlon a decided answer as he would have suspected the contents of the letter. He told him to apply to the college. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 3 pp. 12mo.

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O'Hanlon has been unable to obtain testimonials from All Hallows College; he confessed that he idled away his time during his last year awaiting his departure for Australia. His career is unsatisfactory but indefinite. The bishop of Melbourne will permit O'Hanlon to leave his diocese on condition that the bishop who receives him pays the expenses of five years at All Hallows. Nearly all the prelates have left Rome. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Purcell's letters came with the draft from Mr. Henry for his nephew and one from Miss Kramer for Mr. Meyer. This leaves a deficit on each of these pensions. Patrick Cucack remains in the archdiocese of Cincinnati. Mr. Bryne's health is not so good; he is thinking of leaving Rome for Louvain. Cardinal Alexander Barnabo says the regulation in question was made by the Holy Office. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Mr. Byrne has been complaining of his health for some time; that he is so nervous as to be unable to study and has pains in the head. Byrne is thinking of leaving for St. Sulpice. Chatard will send him to Castel Gandolfo to stay with the Franciscans until they hear from Purcell. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The bearer of this letter is Father J. Caldani, vicar-general of the Bishop of Aleppo; he is a Maronite and is travelling to collect funds for a college in Rome. As the need of Christians in the east is well-known, Chatard has taken the liberty of presenting him to Purcell. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.