Scope and Contents Foy has hardly anything to say in answer to Brownson's letter of the 26th. Between an "advisory committee" and a "supervisory committee" there is simply the difference between tweedledum and tweedledee. But Foy does not blame Brownson for assenting whether tacitly or expressly to the creation of one or the other. Why should there be any secrecy about the matter of this committee or why should the existence of an episcopal committee to inspect the papers be clothed with the mystery of a...

Scope and Contents Foy is sorry that Brownson is to stand alone against the Bishop in the forth coming tournament; it is impossible for him to appear. Foy told him long ago that he would make no fight against them, but that he would not agree to any innovation they made on the program adopted in June, unless on the temporal power question, which innovation was simply their retreat from a false position, they had taken up. He cannot see of what use he could be at this next conference. If their committee has any...

Scope and Contents The opinion Foy formed sometime ago is strengthened by Brownson's statements of what took place at the last meeting. James Cardinal Gibbons and his entourage are at least opposed to the Congress, and if it were not thought that the meeting of so many prominent laymen would add eclat to the centenary, they would experience open hostility from his Eminence. He does not know whether it has occurred to Brownson that all this intermeddling with the Committee on Papers is a flat usurpation. When...

Scope and Contents The letters of the bishops are enclosed. One of Foy's reasons for putting in an early appearance in Baltimore is to read the papers; another is to work in favor of having the next congress meet in St. Louis—Detroit is his second choice. He is utterly opposed to Chicago and would rather see it go to New York than to Chicago. He wishes Brownson would tell him on what day he will be in Baltimore, as he does not care to arrive there before him. He will stay at the Renner, which is near the...

Scope and Contents Foy received Brownson's letter of the 13th but he has been too busy with an article for the July Quarterly that he has had no time to answer. This will be little more than an acknowledgement. He has not seen Henry J. Spaunhorst since Detroit nor heard from William J. Onahan and is ignorant of whether the call has been issued. As to the papers, he has concluded that he will not press his own views, even when he has clear views, which he has not at present. The movement originated with...

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The subscription price of "Le Foyer" is 15 francs a year in the United States. If Hudson wants the complete set, there are 6 volumes at 6 francs each. :: X-2-e A. Postcard S. French 32mo 1p

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He has ended his missions in the country and gives an account to Lefevere. In going to Charlotte he had to stop about 12 miles from Marshall near Olivet. Some 15 families with a lot of small children came to confession and to assist at Mass in a farmer's house; he has been offered money to buy land for a little chapel; also one at Bellevue. With the coming of the railroad, there will be a great increase in population, and in property values. :: III-2-l A.L.S. French 4pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Poor health and visits to missions attached to Marshall explain his delay to send his 1867 account. Lefevere will be surprised at the increase of expenses over receipts of this year; he will in any case know how much the supports of schools is a burden on the pastor. Frain himself does not fear to go further in debt. $650 has already been paid, and if the congregation does not reimburse him, he will be consoled that he has neglected nothing for the Divine Host which it has the honor of...

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The letter of Callaert of March 27 regarding his removal from his parish had been received and the Cardinal has written to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell to examine the matter and report to the Sacred Congregation. Callaert is to make manifest his information to the archbishop. :: I-2-b copy of D. Latin 1p. 8vo.

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Sister submits an article for the Ave Maria. Their home for girls is for all nationalities. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Sister encloses a report of the causes which forced her to leave Kenmare and Knock, Ireland. She committed the crime of defending and pleading for the poor in Ireland. She had been unwilling to say anything about the persons who drove her from Ireland, even though they have calumniated her. She was obliged to speak to Rome and Hudson will see by the enclosure her bishop has spoken now when the facts are known. No enclosure. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Brother Francis encloses $20. for the Peter's Pence fund and lists the 11 contributors of the money. He does not wish his name to be published as a donor. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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The book has fine impressions of the four hundred engravings. It is priced low and is worth ten dollars. A.L.S. 1p. 16mo. On the same paper:

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They have meetings for the III Order of St. Francis every first Sunday. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He asks Hudson to send him a poem on St. John the Evangelist to be read by one of his boy's on St. John's day. He will be more indebted to Hudson if he does this, he will try to repay him for his kind acts some day. He asks Hudson to pray for him and hopes he is in good health. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. crown 8 vo

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Sister, in answer to an ad in the Ave Maria for a position as music teacher, offers such a position at St. Cecilia's Academy. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Sr. Francis forwards to Hudson a little book, "Piety's Offering". The receipts from the sale of the book will be for a new home. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Franciscus asks Hudson to send him number nineteen and the index to the Ave Maria for 1888. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents To repair "Sta. Brigida" would be above his strength. Franciscus told Father-General Edward Sorin, C.S.C., when he was visiting there that he would not spend one cent to repair the house but would sell it and buy a suitable place for their purposes. Sorin gave his approval. Franciscus can buy a villa in the healthiest part of Rome on the Esquilinian Hill between St. Mary Maggiore and St. John Lateran's for 40,000 francs. The discalced Carmelite Sisters who bought the house have strict...

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The arrival of Hudson's letter was pleasing to Sister Florentine . Franciscus is sorry to hear that Hudson's trip to Watertown did not benefit him. Father John Lauth is ill. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Yesterday Franciscus prayed at the place where St. Agnes was beheaded. On the feast of St. Cecilia Franciscus heard he singing of "Cantantibus Organis". On February 2 he will offer the Pope a fifteen pound candle as a mark of respect and submission by the Congregation of Holy Cross. They are still at Santa Brigida. The sisters are in great perplexity in regard to the sale. The count in whose name the contract was made, backed out, which makes it necessary for someone else to take the...

Scope and Contents How would it be to present a volume of the Ave Maria and Scholastic to His Holiness? The adoration is progressing. Father Frederick Linneborn, C.S.C., acts as chaplain and Father A. Villard as choirmaster. The mild weather seems to benefit Linneborn. Franciscus will pay the mother there according to the figure Hudson sends. B Kuhlen will send Mr. Froitzheim next May to the United States in the interest of his firm. He will call at Notre Dame and Franciscus trusts Hudson will give him...

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Franciscus recommends the bearers of this letter, Sisters Cecily Teresa, O.D.C. and Mary Barbara, O.D.C. They are sent to America for the purpose of soliciting alms, for their newly purchased convent, Santa Brigida, in Rome. They were given the necessary permission for this purpose by Lucido Cardinal Parocchi, Vicar of His Holiness. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Having weighed all matters concerning the pious legacies made by the late Father John Baptist Joffroy in 1829 in favor of the diocese of Cincinnati. The first legacy consists of 5040 florins in the possession of Baron Badenfeld at 6% and the second of 5850 florins or 2778:75 scudi, yielding at 5%, 138:94 scudi. At the time that Father Rese was in Vienna in 1829 assisting in the foundation of the Leopoldine Association the diocese of Cincinnati included not only Ohio but also the...

Scope and Contents It is known to the Sacred Congregation of the Propaganda that the Poor Clare nun, Sister Mary Frances Vindevoghel gave to Bishop Frederick Rese 2000 Roman scudi to purchase a house in the diocese of Detroit for a monastery. This house was purchased with part of the money given by Vindevoghel but listed solely under the name of the bishop. Later, the Sacred Congregation knows that Vindevoghel bought sufficient land in Green Bay for a monastery. Later this nun decided to leave America and to...

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The Cardinal encloses a letter of Sister Mary Frances Vindevoghel at her request. He asks that Lefevere take care of the business discussed in the letter as she is a person who deserves well of the Sacred Congregation. Alexander Barnabo signs as Pro-secretary. D.S. Latin 1p. 8vo. Enclosure:

Scope and Contents The solicitude of the recent assembly that the faithful be supplied with clergymen of their own language, has come to the attention of the Sacred Congregation which thinks this is of great importance for the bishops. The bishops must have particular care for the Germans since priests speaking that language are not available frequently. Although there should be no favoritism the bishops should keep this problem before them in filling vacancies. The Sacred Congregation also wishes that it be...

Scope and Contents Franzoni acknowledges Rese's letter of August 21. He refrains from giving a definite answer about the convent at Pittsburgh until the Sacred Congregation has made a complete examination of the question, but he thought he should not delay this letter so that he could acknowledge Rese's letter of congratulations on the occasion of his elevation to the Prefecture of the Sacred Congregation by the Holy Father. He assures him of his interest in the affairs of Rese's section of the country. ::...

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One dollar is enclosed for Count De Mun. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He requests admission to the Detroit Diocese. At present he has charge of souls in Kickapoo Illinois. For 2 years he was in Chicago with a German congregation. Ingratitude of parishioners is the first reason for this petition; the second, many Germans interfere with church affairs, and the third, that the parishioners do not support the pastor, especially for the building of a school. The Almanac of 1861 lists many vacancies in the Detroit Diocese. The bishop of Chicago Anthony O'Regan...