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He telegraphed to inquire if they would need his manuscript, but received no answer. He now encloses his manuscript in typewriting. He would like to have it returned to be preserved. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He does not know whether the Memorial of the Congress will print his answer to the address of welcome. If it should, Onahan must notify him if his manuscript is needed. None of the Baltimore papers printed it in full. He would like to alter some places, if it is to be published. In the papers of Henry F. Brownson. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Elder wants McMaster to insert a specified advertisement in the "Freeman's Journal" four times, and then to send the bill. He congratulates Mc Master on the success of the Journal and expresses his pleasure at finding it in so many parts of his diocese. He hopes the Journal's circulation will increase in his diocese and promises to aid its growth. He suggests that McMaster cultivate a friendlier spirit among the Catholic periodicals. The great hindrance to the growth and influence of...

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He asks that the enclosed letter be addressed to Miss Edes in Rome. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The Ave Maria, #25, was hardly distributed when Miss Eliza Carey was heard from. She wishes her name inserted correctly as a donor for the University and not Ellen Casey. The Morning Star pays for contributions and Elder wants to know what the Ave Maria could offer for original historical sketches. :: X-2-e A.Postcard S. 1p.

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Elder submits a manuscript about the Conemaugh visitation by his daughter Theresa . The statesman referred to is Garfield, but it might be uncharitable to name him. No enclosure. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Elder thanks Hudson on behalf of his daughter Theresa for republishing her poem "Vera Effigies". :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Elder received the accompanying comments on Father Ryan's poem "Nocturne" from his daughter which she hopes will be published in the Ave Maria. No enclosure. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Elder sends McMaster $1.64 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. He lists the 4 contributors among whom is Rt. Rev. William H. Elder, D.D., Bishop of Natchez. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 16 to

Scope and Contents Elder's young son, Henry C. Elder has received gratuitously, from an unknown agent in New York, five engraved certificates for stock in the Silver Mountain Mining Company, supplsedly the result of a long forgotten investment, and now worth $500. This boy has never made any "investment" any larger than 25¢ for some prize or trinket and has always received his purchases through the mail. When the boy wrote the agent inquiring about the cash value of the stock, he received no answer, but...

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Elder sends 51¢ as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. He lists the 17 contributors of the money. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 8 vo

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Elder directs Hudson's attention to an article in "Freeman's Journal" of Jan. 31, "Reverend Mr. Abell" which was taken originally from the "Louisville Advocate." He suggests inserting the same in the Ave Maria as many western subscribers would be interested in it. He thanks Hudson for the Ave Maria. He has received the college catalog from Father Corby and hopes that it will have the intended effect of bringing a young lad to the college. :: X-2-f A. Postcard S. 32mo

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If the enclosed article, compiled from anecdotes revealed to Elder by Father C., is published in the Ave Maria he promises to write more stories composed from the same source along with requesting the Ave Maria containing this story be sent to Father C. Otherwise he wants the manuscript returned to him. His brother, Bishop William Henry Elder, will not be able to visit Chicago. He includes his middle name on the signature to the story. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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In reply to Hudson's favor of the 29th, the person named does write the notices whenever her strength permits, and when someone else pens them the readers notice the absence of her style. She longs for a rest this summer. Puck is rivalling Harper in vulgarity. What can decent Society do in self-protection. He sends Hudson Puck's latest. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. Postcard

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She has been informed by her brother, Bishop William H. Elder of Natchez, that Hudson has agreed to accept some of her articles for the Ave Maria. She is sending a short manuscript for his consideration. She writes only for the Morning Star. She in turn would like to write regularly for the Ave Maria due to the pressing times and the lack of funds. At present she is writing regularly in the Morning Star. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Elder asks Hudson if it was he who wrote about the case of Father Romain Weinzoepflen. Written in pencil —"It was J.F. E. who wrote" The letter was mislaid in traveling. If it did not come from Hudson perhaps he will know where it did come from. Hudson should transmit it to Elder. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 8vo

Scope and Contents In the summer McFarland wrote that one or any of Elder's priests could solicit in the diocese. When he saw McFarland at the Council he did not expect to do it personally but now he may be obliged to do so. He is undecided but wishes to know if that would be agreeable to McFarland. Bishop John Baptist Lamy starts for New York and sails for Europe on the 17th. He carries the documents of the Second Plenary Council . The theologian, Father Joseph M. Coudert accompanies him. Elder will probably...

Scope and Contents Bishop Elder acknowledges $28. he has received from McMaster. The people of the South, especially the Catholics, should never forget the great charity that has been shown them by this and other remittances. That amount passing through Elder's hands alone has been sufficient to alleviate suffering in many parts of Mississippi where the fever has reached. This money has also aided in other parts where desolation has indirectly resulted from the interruption of business by the fever or...

Scope and Contents Father Matthew Hart of New Haven has recommended Father W. Lambert of Philadelphia who left Philadelphia through disagreement with the Bishop of Philadelphia. Hart says that he has given satisfaction in McFarland's diocese. Elder would keep him if McFarland has more priests than he can use. Elder asks McFarland to find out if there is another cause for his leaving. They have need of priests but they must be reliable men, free from the danger of giving scandal. Also he asks if McFarland is...

Scope and Contents McMaster's telegram to Elder reached New Orleans after Elder had left there but Bishop F.X. Leray of Natchitoches, Louisiana forwarded its contents to Elder under the permission of McMaster. The telegram was as follows, "The Holy Father yesterday mailed you Elder the cross of Cincinnati, Ohio. Elder thanks McMaster for informing him and hopes that the results of the appointment will be successful in the sight of God. Elder will offer his Mass for all those to whom he is indebted. ::...

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Bishop Elder thanks McMaster for his kindness to Mr. Oliver on his way to the Propaganda. Oliver has written him telling of McMaster's aid in obtaining accomodations, a passport, and other favors. Elder hopes that McMaster will have the satisfaction of knowing that Mr. Oliver is greatly profiting by his opportunities to fit himself for the sacred priesthood. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

Scope and Contents Elder is compelled to appeal for help. Bishop Frederick Wood has permitted him to beg there. He would like to beg in McFarland's jurisdiction. He realizes that the winter had been hard in the north as well as the south but he wishes to state his case. Their orphans, especially the boys under the Brothers of the Sacred Heart do not have the means to buy provisions and clothes. They are not able to pay their store bills of last year. The failure of the crops has hindered their contributions to...

Scope and Contents If agreeable he will take advantage of the permission granted by McFarland in February. He proposes being with him by may 17 and asks to begin at the Cathedral if that is agreeable. There is a possible contingency that the same day would be the consecration of Bishop William O'Hara at which he has promised to assist. A private letter from Father H.L. Wright in Rome of March 28 says that Father William McCloskey would be consecrated Low Sunday and bring the bulls with him for the others. Next...

Scope and Contents He has been tempted to write to McFarland three or four times. McFarland has provided a sensation with the great ordination, the largest ever held in the United States. The deed speaks of the future of the Church in the diocese and the country. Elder thanks the Bishop for his and his clergy's hospitality. He has received several letters that have been forwarded from Providence. If more come he is to send them to Father James Keveny, St. Peter's Church, Troy. He goes to St. Mary's, Father...

Scope and Contents He explains his delay in answering by the number of visitors they had to entertain. For a week they had Father Secchi, S.J. who took them on trips. Another was Bishop Hughes of Gibraltar who told them of his own persecutions. Prof. Scholz of Bonn, member of the Noble College, the Prince brother of the King of Naples, Monsignor Brunelli also came. One day the Holy Father Himself came for half a day, along with many who came to see him, such as the General of the Jesuits. He described other...

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Eldridge received Lefevere's letter enclosing a copy of the power of attorney, last evening. He is favorable impressed with the justice of Lefevere's application and will give his assistance to the passage of the bill. In doing so he believes he will oblige a large portion of his constituents. Sent from Senate chamber. :: III-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Lefevere's letter of March 8 was received. Eldridge wrote yesterday giving the result of the vote of the Senate on Lefevere's bill which was taken yesterday. Quite strong opposition was made by certain senators, induced, he understands, by letters from Edward V. Cicotte . Believing the act just, Eldridge is satisfied with the part he has had in the matter and it would give him pleasure to aid Lefevere in any effort for the benefit of his church. Sent from Senate Chamber. :: III-2-h A.L.S....

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Eldridge informs Lefevere that the Senate passed the bill that day to amend the "act to authorize the sale of certain lands on Macon Reserve ". They had a struggle but after some discussion, a majority of two-thirds of the members voted for the bill. Senator George R. Griswold also gave the bill his support. :: III-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Sick for 2 ½ years, unable to leave his room for 3 weeks, unable to work, he is in destitute circumstances. Through the kindness of some ladies, his wife gets material from which she makes gentlemen's shirts, which they sell, and the profit is the only source of sustenance. He sends 3 shirts to the bishop; he asks Lefevere to buy them for $14.00 which will give him and his wife new life and hope. :: III-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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She received his kind presents and will try to do justice to the little volume by attentively perusing it. Her health is restored., P.S. She sends half of the large Yankee onion seed and some of the common. Mr. Elis sends respects. :: IV-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.