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A receipted bill for $72.76 for carpet. :: VI-1-f Receipt S. 1p. 16mo.

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A receipted bill for $40.91 for carpet and binding. :: VI-1-g A Receipt S. 1p. 16mo.

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Odin would oblige her by ascertaining if there is not one of their promissory notes due. Sister St, Michel R.U. thinks one was due at the commencement of the year. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He acknowledges receipt of the pamphlets Hudson so kindly sent to him and states that both he and his wife read them with great interest. His delay in answering is due to a sickness which confined him to his home for several days. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He has obtained enough orders to insure publication of his The Genesis of the United States, but as he wishes every library of an historical character to secure his book, he will keep the discount list open a little longer. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 1p.

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Brown received a letter from his father the same day Smith left Scotland. Brown wants to go home and would like to get $100 and his father will pay Smith when he goes home as stated in the letter. P.S. Brown asks that this be given to the Bishop of Glasgow when he comes. On the back of the letter in Blanc's hand: Mary Ann Conrey, wife of Richard Brun, Sarah Brun, 10 years, December, 1847. :: V-5-i A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

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She thanks Seton in the name of the Teachers' Club for his assistance on opening night of the Teachers' Fair and for the interest he has always shown in their welfare. Returns are not all made but she feels much encouraged.

Scope and Contents A Pole, calling himself Father Antoni Gendziorowski, alleges that he was ordained at New Orleans and for some time officiated in the archdiocese. Being in great want of clergy, Brown accepted his services on the recommendation of a Polish priest in London through whom Gendziorowski had been permitted to celebrate Mass in the Archdiocese of Westminster. But during the 9 or 10 months he has been employed, so many causes have occurred of dissatisfaction and suspicion that Brown solicits a...

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The State Library is very anxious to be of service to the libraries of the State and through them to the people. By registering with them books and magazines can be borrowed. They ask if they can help Lemmonier Library. :: XI-2-i L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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In regard to the invitation to prepare a paper for the Columbian Catholic Congress, Brown will delay final and formal reply for a few days.

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In regard to the invitation to prepare a paper for the Columbian Catholic Congress, Brown will delay final and formal reply for a few days.

Scope and Contents Brown accepts the invitation to prepare a paper on "The Rights of Labor and the Duties of Capital" for the Columbian Catholic Congress, but explains that he does have other work. He had hoped for the advice of Prof(essor) Egan before making his decision, but the latter was detained. He does not believe that the freedom of discussion at the Congress will cause him to make unorthodox statements, nor does he believe that the rights of censorship will be used upon him. He shall treat more...

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Brown is unaware of his dereliction as mentioned in Onahan's letter, but will send the paper as soon as possible. It was delayed by pressure of business.

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Brown calls Onahan's attention to a needed correction in the copy of his paper, sent the day before.

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Brown will attend the (Columbian) Catholic Congress and read his paper on September 6th.

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Brown came to Mackinac Island for rest, and to finish his paper entitled "The Rights of Labor" for the (Columbian Catholic) Congress. He is sorry for the delay, and will send it next week.

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A few weeks ago, eleven of Odin's seminarians were detained in Chattanooga on their way to Baltimore due to a train delay. Brown spent $16.50 for their supper and accommodations that evening. He asks if Odin would be able to repay him in altar wine, as pure wine is hard to obtain in Chattanooga. :: VI-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He received Odin's letter and the two cases of wine. He is almost sorry he brought the matter of the seminarian's expenses to Odin's attention, but he thanks him anyway. He asks if Odin has need of an Irish priest who came to this country for his health. He is about 30 years of age, very intelligent, and a good preacher. He has been in Tennessee about 16 months. In consequence of some misunderstanding, he wishes to leave the diocese. He is not under any censure or accused of any crime, and...

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Edwards will remember that he met him at Mgr. Seton's. He is now acting pastor at Paterson. He hopes Edwards is getting along well with his Memorial Hall. He asks to be remembered to Brothers Jacob, Fabian and Jarlath. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 2pp.

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He wrote Purcell a letter about his Bishop Frederic Baraga for which he is now sorry. It is not true that Baraga restored a suspended priest on the payment of money. The priest was never suspended because the Irish portion of the congregation needed him badly. Brown also said that Baraga's goodness was the ruin of the diocese because he received some bad priests. But they came with false exeats. Brown regrets he wrote that letter. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Brown apologizes for not writing sooner. He gives a vivid description of the difficulties he has experienced in attempting to find a house for his residence now that he is in charge of a small parish at Wellsville. Under Hudson's direction the Scholastic's appearance has improved. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Brown received McMaster's letter of the 5th. McMaster's efforts to obtain his liberty were in a good cause and Brown trusts they contributed to a happy result. Their friends there are all well and all feel that their condition will be materially improved by the removal from Lafayette, of blessed memory. No preparation was made for them, the removal of such a crowd was entirely unexpected by the officer in command, but he and all his officers and men are doing what they can for their...

Scope and Contents She hopes to find John in good health as she and James are. She never thought John would be so ungrateful as if she was the worst mother in the world. She bound Jamesy to Micall Lyones to the curing business. She is to support him for twelve months; he will have four shillings a week the first of March. That will be poor means for him and Honore. John's brother Richard sent her four pounds last May. Richard said it was in John's power to send her something. John did not behave as he promised...

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He asks Hudson to read the enclosed draft of a circular for the oil business and to make any necessary corrections. If the oil sells well he will make arrangements to make candles as Hudson suggested and wants Hudson to look for a good man for them. He thanks Hudson for taking such an interest in their enterprise. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Brown, a private secretary, informs McMaster that his letter of the 3rd. Has reached the President Chester A. Arthur in New York, and that the President has given it due attention. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He sends a bill for $14 for 3 ½ years to July 1 for the Catholic Miscellany. :: V-5-j A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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In illustrating their work they desire to use a vignette portrait of Father William Corby whose sketch Edwards furnished them. They are anxious to give him prominence and ask for a photo. :: XI-2-b L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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He will probably be at Notre Dame next Saturday or Sunday. He wrote for a pass and may be there whether he gets the pass or not. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 1p.

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He read in the Journal that the great gymnasium at Notre Dame University was destroyed by fire. He was sorry to hear this, for although he is a student at another university his heart is for Notre Dame. He asks if it is possible to begin a course in chemistry at Notre Dame after Christmas. He is trying to persuade his father to allow him to return to Notre Dame. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 2pp.

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A friend of his is talking about coming to Notre Dame after Xmas and Brown may come also. He asks Edwards to send him some catalogues so that he may know what is required.

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