Scope and Contents His heart completely gave way when he received McMaster's telegram. He feels that McMaster has a powerful intercessor in Heaven, but he cannot say more for a brother is waiting for his letter. Yesterday morning he said Mass for Mrs. McMaster. This morning he offered a Solemn Requiem Mass of which he was the celebrant and Fathers Rossback and Bates, deacon and subdeacon, and all the members of his religious community offered Holy Communion for the repose of her soul. Tomorrow morning...

Scope and Contents Freitag writes in a hurry for they have many things to do in preparation for the coming holidays. He remembers with great pleasure his visit with McMaster and asks when he will visit him. He would be most welcome during the holidays. He asks about McMaster's children, whom he loves very much, and remembers every day in Mass. He asks if McMaster has seen Father M Oates C.SS.R. as yet. Oates is at St. James' Church. Midnight Mass on Christmas will be offered up for McMaster, his children...

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He arrived there safe and sound but had an accident between New York and Philadelphia which caused a delay of more than three hours. He sends his love to the children. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Father Freitag thanks McMaster for the letter and package, and asks to be remembered in the prayers of McMaster's family. Father Freitag will remember McMaster in Mass on Thursday morning. He advises McMaster to bear up under the persecution that may result from his fearlessness, and recommends to him the words of Thomas A. Kempis. His health has not been too good, but he hopes to see McMaster in the summer. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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He asks to be excused for troubling McMaster but asks him if he has seen and examined the work "Lives of the Deceased Bishops of the Catholic Church in the United States" and asks his opinion of it. If McMaster judges it to be instructive for the students, he is requested to ask Mr. O'Shea to send him a copy. Mr. Rogers of New York was in Annapolis. He has recovered. Father Rapbuch sends his regards, and he sends his regards to the children. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He will be in New York next Tuesday morning and asks to see McMaster and the children at St. Alphonsus. Last Monday he had a procession of the Most Blessed Sacrament in the garden. He gives his regards to the children. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents It is a long time since any letters have passed between the, but he is now in a region where he hopes they may meet next spring or summer. He writes, trusting that Hudson is still at Notre Dame. For the past two years he has been very near the "border land". A serious illness compelled him to leave his work on Lake Superior. The last part of the past two years was spent in Cleveland. However, last fall he was able to begin again in a mild way and took work in this country town where he...

Scope and Contents He has been reminded of Hudson's neglected letter by the receiving of the Catholic World. The reason for the delay was because he was without a writing table, was moving into his present house and was busy overseeing the work of the decorators. Then the Bishop visited him and he accompanied the Bishop to the next town. He is waiting to hear from Perkins on the Pacific slope as he has not his address at his new location. In reply to Hudson's request, he does not think much of Father...

Scope and Contents French found Hudson's letter and package awaiting him when he arrived at his semipolar home. He is looking for the crucifix and tells Hudson that the best way to send packages is by mail and that express is very expensive to that remote place. He almost wishes that Hudson was a victim of hay fever so he could compel him to seek the same climate as he. The commercial world is indebted to the Jesuits for the discovery of that copper region. It would be a pleasure to show Hudson around...

Scope and Contents French has just returned from his last sermon and thinks of the quiet retreat where Hudson is keeping his Holy Day. He believes that Holy Week brings us closer to God than any other season of the year. French thanks Hudson for the crucifix that he sent and for the translation of Father Stone's poem which is beautiful and accurate. He is going to return the papers that Hudson sent to him as soon as he has them all read. French does not wish that Hudson be a victim of hay fever unless...

Scope and Contents Hudson's letter received. French had supposed that Hudson was a convert and was glad to be corrected. He has had a letter from Mr. Perkins who is enjoying the climate and the work but is a little homesick. French does not suppose that any special friendship would have obtained between the two saints mentioned, if they had known each other on earth. DeHoven was no less attractive a preacher than the French Abbe. In answer to Hudson's question, French means by the "American Church" one...

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Two papers received reminded French of a debt. French would not object to having his letter suggest an article to the Editor of the "Catholic World." French said in a letter to Hudson "Invective has no weight with me no matter from what source it comes." He wants to know if that was intended for a shot at him, as he never does such things consciously. Has Hudson heard from Perkins? He seems to be cutting loose all of his old associations. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2 pp. 12 mo

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French has returned all issues of the "Catholic World." Missing numbers are caused by the mail. French regrets losses. Hudson should tell him which numbers are missing, so that they may be replaced. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2 pp. 12 mo

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He has not heard from Hudson for 3 months and is just recovering from an illness caused by an abdominal abscess. He had an operation 2 weeks after Easter which left him very weak. His friend and brother Mr. Boxer of LaPorte took his duty through May and his brother "according to the flesh" will relieve him for the next month. On Whitsunday the church was closed for repairs. He has spent all the great feasts of the year in his room. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2 pp. 12mo.

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Several issues of the "Catholic World" have been received since Hudson last wrote. Father Hewit's article on the "Genesis of the Catholic Church" has only been glanced at as French dreads serials. French has given up hope of hearing from Mr. Perkins. New scenes and duties have probably taken place of the old. French will return the magazines. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo

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He hopes to visit Hudson next month. The Catholic World and the Ave Marias Hudson sent were both appreciated and enjoyed by French. He promises to have forwarded a copy of the Christian Eclectic containing a story which he is quite sure Hudson will find interesting. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2 pp. royal 8 vo

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French has been vacationing in Cleveland since July in an attempt to regain his health. He has been comparing notes with his sister who recently returned from a trip to New York, on the beauties of Notre Dame, and the new Cathedral in New York. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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French thanks Hudson for his suggestion concerning the lack of a religious element at the death bed of President James A. Garfield . He sends Hudson a copy of their newspaper, the Standard of the Cross, together with another paper containing items of personal interest. Has Hudson heard from Mr. Perkins ? French read an item recently inferring he had been transferred from Astoria, Oregon to California. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Hudson's note acknowledging receipt of the Christian Eclectic had been received by French just at a time when he believing that the first copy had been lost was preparing to order another. He presumes that Hudson's statement styling one of the articles in the Eclectic as based upon a misunderstanding of the doctrines of the Catholic Church refers to "Legal Evidence of the Petrine Claims." Convinced that differences on this subject constitute the main source of friction between the...

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French thanks Hudson for sending the periodicals one of which contained the baccalaureate address of Bishop John Lancaster Spalding . In return for this favor French plans to mail Hudson a magazine including extracts of a very interesting baccalaureate speech delivered by the Bishop of Albany to an audience of young women. He wishes to have this periodical returned to him upon his next visit to Notre Dame. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. royal 8 to

Scope and Contents The situation in their city is unfair to Father Francis Van der Bom? . Only those of other denominations have any pleasure in the situation. The Bishop should not listen to those who are doing the complaining against Father Francis. They are people who have not made their Easter duty for as much as 7 years. Some think he is too strict. With regard to the school Father Mary Paul Wehrle thinks that Father Francis is speculating when building it. Yet the school was only half of what it should...

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After confessions, Friedland asked for Father August Durst and was told he had gone out; after the Masses the next day Friedland learned that Durst had left last night for Chicago. Therefore, Friedland sends back that letter found in Durst's room. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Father Nepomucene John Widmayer, his assistant, has left St. Joseph's while Friedland was at St. Mary's all week. There was nothing to suspect such action but Friedland will explain it as soon as possible. He asks for a priest, Father Henry Delbaere, if possible. Due to the Jubilee, request for special faculties is made. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Friel thanks Hudson for the copy of the Ave Maria and sends a ten dollar donation for Messes for Father F. J. Friel :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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A friend sends 71¢ as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. The 7 contributors of the money are listed. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The writer encloses $1.00 for Mount Carmel, asking prayers for the conversion of a dear one. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The writer sends $1.00 for Mount Carmel, in return for which he asks the prayers of the Carmelites. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The writer encloses $5.00 for Mount Carmel. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The writer sends $1.00 for Mount Carmel. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The writer sends $1.00 for the Mount Carmel fund, begging prayers for the conversion of protestants, and other special intentions, and prays that God may reward McMaster. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.