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She wishes Hudson a Happy New Year. She has delayed answering Hudson's letter of Dec. 11, 1883 because she was too busy. What she wants to know is how she should write to the Philadelphia for instruction to begin the work that Hudson wants her to do for him. She discusses the technicality of the work that must be done. She hopes that Hudson was able to see Sister Mildred during her stay at Notre Dame. They expect to see Mother Colette soon. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 7pp. 16mo.

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Sr. Florentine wrote for the necessary instructions and ink for the design that she is making for the Ave Maria. She sends her sympathy to Hudson on the death of his brother. The specimen letter enclosed, she thinks pretty and would be right for the Ave Maria. Florentine knows that Sister Mildred will appreciate the copy of the "Life of St. Mildred", which Hudson sent to her. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Florentine thanks Hudson for the photo of the painting of the Crucifix. The photograph is so excellent that she would like to order a large number of them. She would be pleased to handle the remodeling job for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Sr. Florentine shall start her designing work for Hudson next week. A certain lady who requested some Masses said in a Novena previously now asks that the Novena close on the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. She wishes only Hudson to say the Masses. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Sr. Florentine thanks Hudson for the kindness that he has shown them. Miss Begley who requested some Novena Masses to be said for her intentions encloses $10 for this purpose. She asks Hudson several questions regarding the work that she is doing for him. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Sr. Florentine encloses her first idea of a design for the cover of the Ave Maria. She feels that before doing further work it would be best to speak to Hudson. He could ascertain with Father-General Edward Sorin and Professor Luigi Gregori whether or not the picture of Loretto is correct. Included also is a design for the Youth Department. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.

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Sr. Florentine thought of making a new design but decided to retouch the original and then let Hudson decide what should be done. Sister Mary Mildred is sorry she did not see Hudson while she was visiting St. Mary's. Florentine wishes to know what Hudson thinks about the representation of the Translation of the House of Loretto, and to have Father-General Edward Sorin and Professor Luigi Gregori examine it. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Sister Florentine regrets to learn that her design was not satisfactory. The changes that are to be made are negligible; a few crosses omitted would make the design legible in the opinion of the engraver. Sr. Florentine is sorry to hear of the accident that befell Father-General Edward Sorin :: X-2-l A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Sr. Florentine wishes she had received instructions from the engraving company before attempting the design. She will try again if Hudson is not in a hurry. It may be better to let the engraving company draw the design to suit their requirements. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Sr. Florentine sends a subscription renewal for the Ave Maria. All at the academy hope Hudson will soon visit them and say Mass at their chapel. Sister Mildred sends her regards. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Sr. Florentine cannot re-execute the designs for the Ave Maria due to pressing duties. Her pupils need all her attention at the Art Studio. Easter brings work for the Church and the following Sunday they expect Bishop Claude M. Dubuis to dedicate a new Church. If the work can be postponed until the summer vacation then she will complete the design. Enclosed is a letter from Crosscup and West Engraving Company. Had Sister known the requirements, she could have completed the work...

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Sr. Florentine thanks Hudson for postponing until the vacation the work on the new design on the Ave Maria. The photographs reached her safely. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Flynn encloses a poem for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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$16.92 is enclosed for St. Michael's Society from his band of 47 members who whose names are listed. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Fogarty sends $3 for a subscription to the Freeman's Journal and $6.80 as dues from his mission group of 19 to aid the Indian Missions. All contributors promise to say the necessary Hail Marys. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12 mo

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Folan sends McMaster's $1.10 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. He has lost 3 of his group. In a place like Boston it is hard to get people to join a good work. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Folan, sends McMaster 60¢ as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. The 19 contributors are listed. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12 mo

Scope and Contents Foley was disabled by an accident some three weeks and deferred thanking Clarke for his excellent defense of Maryland's original claims of civil and religious toleration. If Gladstone or any other gentleman wants to learn the true history of Catholic Maryland, they can find it in Clarke's work. Clarke has done a great service to truth and to Maryland. Foley does not intend that his biography be in Clarke's next volume of "The Deceased Prelates". Some persons have asked Foley why Clarke...

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For God's sake and old friendship he asks McFarland for a place of rest in the diocese. A man who would impugn his character as a priest as the Bishop has done he could not confide in. Life in Albany, New York, is a burden he cannot bear. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The Cardinal wishes Hudson to send him some of the principal Catholic newspapers that reach Father Hudson and the Ave Maria. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents It is expected that the Second Plenary Council will close its proceedings on October 21 and the prelates will be free to return at once. If necessary McFarland can take the northern train at 7 p.m. Sunday evening and reach Providence in good time for an appointment on the 23rd. Archbishop Martin John Spalding asks to give his repects to McFarland. Foley asks that McFarland inform him what clergymen will accompany him so he can provide for them. He has learned from the superior of the...

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Clipping about the election of Foley to Detroit and John J. Hennnessy to Wichita, Kansas :: III-2-n Clipping

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Foley has received McFarland's kind letter and the circular urging his diocese to come to their relief and he will always regard this as a personal act of friendship. McFarland hoped that the smoke had gone away. It has, but only to show their losses. They now have grand ruins. The losses are enormous, fifteen hundred thousand dollars will not cover the losses. Five of their principal parishes are without a house standing. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Foley sends McMaster $2.50 in mission dues to aid the Indian Missions of Father Isidore Robot, O.S.B.. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Foley sends $1.80 as dues from his mission band to be used to aid the Indian Missions. He lists the 20 contributors of the money. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He asks to be excused for not writing sooner. The Father Rector left Philadelphia for Baltimore Friday morning but he did not leave until that night as he wished to see some friends in Tacony. On his way to Baltimore, the train broke down and he was several hours late, and couldn't say Mass until ten o'clock Saturday morning. He finds his late journey interesting reminiscing, the most memorable thing was that he became acquainted with McMaster, whom he long admired, but who was at the...

Scope and Contents He is pleased to inform Lefevere that the acquisition of the house has been made, and the act of promissory notes, also, has been accomplished. The price is 13 thousand francs. The final document to be drawn up is at the latest the 14th of next August, up to that date the money will not bear interest. If by that date, Lefevere has not the money, he has until the first of January, 1858 but the money will run 4 1/8 per cent from August 14 until January 1. He will enter into possession right...

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Fontanel asks Hudson to announce his arrival in Chicago with a stock of wine. He guarantees all priests that they can use his wine at mass without scruple. :: X-3-a A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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Archbishop Patrick Feehan is not in town and Fontanel is at present unable to obtain his recommendation, but he will attempt to get it later. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Fontanel hopes to get an order for altar wines. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 4to.