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Garesche submits a story for the Ave Maria. If Hudson should publish it, he wishes to go under the nom de plume Armand. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Garesche will send a copy of his Life of his honored father, Col. J.P. Garesche, in exchange for the volume of Clarke's work that contains the life of Bishop John M. Odin of Galveston. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Garont sends a copy of a promissory note to Thérèse Rouleau, and asks Lefevere to ask its payment of Father Isidore Anthony Lebel, residing for some years in his diocese. Unwilling to cause trouble to Lebel, Garont writes Lefevere. If Lebel cannot pay right away, he should send to Father Epiphane Lapointe, pastor of St. Germain of Rimouski the sum of 21 francs for interest due September 18, 1862 and his creditor will be satisfied for the present. As soon as the interest is received, he will...

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News clipping concerning the possible appointment of Garrigan to the Catholic University and other news about the institution, from The Catholic Review. :: III-3-b News clipping 2 Columns plus

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Garry adds to a note of identification to a letter by John W. Baker, an Episcopalian, who has sent McMaster a bulletin which he feels is disgraceful and should be answered. Baker is a lawyer and is very favorably disposed to the Catholic Church. Garry had sent McMaster a copy of the address a few weeks ago, but perhaps McMaster did not receive it. Garry states that Baker is only one of many who wish to hear from McMaster on this matter. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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A report of the Slay Mission in the United States. The location of Bohemian and Polish churches is given and some of the pastors are listed. Donations may be sent to Father Francis Xavier Krautbauer :: I-1-o Printed German 2pp. 4to.

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Gartner encloses a circular of his last report, 2 copies written in German, about the Poles . He hopes McMaster will not fail to write an article. A.L.S. 1p. 12mo. Enclosure:

Scope and Contents Garvey asks that his copy of the Freeman be sent to Williamsport. He supposes McMaster has heard of the troubles in Williamsport, Bishop William O'Hara of Scranton removed Father Michael Stack from his parish in Williamsport, whereupon Stack took the matter to the civil court. He claimed he was removed without sufficient cause, and asked the court to condemn the Bishop's action. He engaged as council Messrs. Price of Philadelphia and Armstrong of WilliamsPort; the Bishop is represented by...

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Gasnier gratefully acknowledges receipt of the Ave Maria. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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James Farnham Edwards, at present in London, has advised Gasquet to send Hudson a copy of the work he recently published on the Suppression of the Monasteries. The work was undertaken at the express order of Pope Leo XIII. Edwards told Gasquet about the influence the Ave Maria possessed. He would esteem it a great favor if Hudson should think the book worthy of a notice in the columns of the Ave Maria. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father Theodore Brussard has some weeks ago told him of the recognition given in the Journal of the Work of the Five Places under the Association for the devout care of the places sacred to Our Lord, which was placed in his hands 35 years ago by the Cure of Ars. He is pleased to know that McMaster is the first to interest himself in this work in America. This presages two things: 1 It will be a source of encouragement in America, and 2 it shows a zeal for good things. He adds a third...

Scope and Contents Bayley's last letter was a comfort to Gaston. She has been thinking of collecting together the three or four Catholic women inhabiting houses owned by her uncle, and reading the Mass prayers. She could do it very quietly so as to attract no notice, particularly her aunt should not know for she is nervous about incurring her husband's displeasure. Gaston is very unhappy to feel that she is looked upon with distrust and suspicion, and considered ungrateful. The prospect of her desire to...

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Enclosed is $5 for two subscriptions to the Ave Maria. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents The Central Council of the Association of the Propagation of the Faith has allotted 9000 francs for the diocese of Detroit for 1866. Following custom, the last fifth of this sum will be withheld, because of uncertainty of receipts, until after the closing of the actual balance-sheet. They have received with great interest the information that Lefevere has sent them of the condition of the Detroit diocese and its needs. The principal object of their concern is the shortage of priests, and the...

Scope and Contents The Central Council of the Association of the Propagation has allotted the Detroit Diocese for 1865, 10,000 francs. Following custom, the last 500 francs will be withheld until the total annual receipts are in. The Council regrets not to have received any account of the present situation of Lefevere's diocese as regards resources and needs. They will be happy to receive an account of the apostolic work of his missionaries, of such a nature that it may be printed in the Annals; also something...

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The Council of the Association of the Propagation allots to Detroit 7000 francs, withholding, according to custom, a fifth of this sum, because of contingencies of their receipts until the closing of their budgetary year. Their receipts have remained stationary while the number of missions have increased. They are mindful of Lefevere's request to pay expenses of young clerics sent to the American College of Louvain. On the same paper:

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Lizzie Gavan sends a donation to aid the work of the Indian Missions. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Father Gavin encloses $6 in full payment for Brownson's Works and urges that a comprehensive index be added. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Father Gavin thanks Brownson for the photograph of his father Orestes A. Brownson and wishes to have the Index to Brownson's Works as soon as it is available. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He encloses a poem by Father P A. Treacy for the Ave Maria. Poem entitled "The Sacred Heart of our Lord Jesus Christ" is attached. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 1 p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents A friend of Gavioli has just inherited an autograph of Christopher Columbus, and would like to sell it. He wants someone to sell it for him. He asks if Metayer would not be interested since in America such treasures are sold at great prices. He describes the autograph and states that 10,000 francs had been offered in France and 50,000 by an Englishman. He would like to know how much he can expect for such a treasure. He also promises Metayer's daughters a book of women's fashions. :: III-3-b...

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Mr. Samuel Whicher has not received his Freemans Journal, although he has paid Mr. Egan for his subscription. If Egan has failed to send on his name he would like for McMaster to begin sending his paper on. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents The collections of the Association for the Propagation of the Faith for 1849 having closed today, they know the final figure. Their funds allow them to send to the diocese of Detroit out of the 1849 collections the total sum of 16,000 francs. On October 13, Gallien had sent Lefevere a draft for 3,000 francs. He encloses the balance of 12,800 francs. They have not yet received the report which the Councils wish to have every year about the condition of the mission, its resources and needs. In...

Scope and Contents The writer asks McMaster to read what the Chicago Times, the leading Democratic paper in the West which is read by many Irish Catholics, has to say about Archbishop John Baptist Purcell . The writer thanks McMaster for his energetic defense of the Church and Papal infallibility against all opposition, whatever its rank. He thinks Purcell does not prove to be a learned man, having advanced such historical brass in his harangue. McMaster is mistaken about the University of Bonn and the...

Scope and Contents In the multiplicity of business at the time Timon's entries were made an error occurred in the quantity of land contained in the east half northwest quarter section No. 19.. It should have been 79 and 96 1/2/100 acres instead of 99 and 96 1/2/100 as described in the receipt. The Receiver's office has therefore charged Timon with twenty acres too much. Timon is to return the receipt for correction and they will return to him the amount overcharged. The error has been corrected upon the ...

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Last Saturday, he arrived, though unwell with his right hand swelled and inflamed. He found McMasters letters, and the offerings of friends. When he's well, more will be written. Today he sent McMaster a box containing a buffalo rode from Sitting Bull, a tomahawk and a pair of moccasins. Since he is not well, he asks McMaster to thank those who befriended him. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He sends McMaster statements relating to the Catholic Indian Bureau's lies on the Standing Rock and Fort Totten agencies. He was seriously sick and used his last dollar for doctors and drugs. A three dollar money order is enclosed for a subscription to the Journal but since he has no more he cannot send the twenty five cents postage. McMaster's failure to answer his letter causes him anxiety over their friendship. He asks if McMaster received the tomahawk, robe, and mocassins sent by...

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He has just received a document of 14 pages against the Catholic Indian Bureau, which is in the handwriting of a former titular missionary at Bay Field, Wisconsin . He vouches for the veracity of the document's contents. Permission is given to publish the letter of Father Francis Xavier Pfaller, O.S.F .. Enclosure:

Scope and Contents Since he has many sick people, he cannot copy the documents sent him by Father F. X. Pfaller, but he sends the original to McMaster asking that they be returned as Father Pfaller expects them. He encloses copies of his letters of jurisdiction from Bishop James O'Connor of Omaha. He finds it hardly possible to explain the acts of Father H. Imoda and his helpers only that they were influenced by the traders who feared that he would become acquainted with their unjust dealings with the...

Scope and Contents Genin sends McMaster the account about the affair of Standing Rock, Indian Territory . The truth is, Father Jerome, O.S.B., in charge of the Standing Rock Mission, saw the notice in the Annals that $3000 had been charged in favor of his mission post and had been paid him. He then wrote to Rev. Chrysostome Foffa, O.S.B. who had previously been stationed at Standing Rock, and asked him if he know anything of the money. Fr. Chrysostome answered that he did not and refered him to the...