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Gest is sorry about the omitted stanzas. He asks to have the omitted lines set up and a few copies struck off to be used with the extra copies Hudson is sending him. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Brother proposes to write for the Ave Maria on the Dead Sea, the Temple, the Holy Sepulchre and the Sanctuary of the Rosary in care of Father P. Beaudet, C.S.C. of St. Laurent who signs an English translation of the above. On the back of the paper: A prospectus of the College of West Farnham, P.Q. founded by Father Veronneau; Father G. A. Dion, superior. :: X-3-k A.L.S. French and English 3pp. 4to.

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Father P. Beaudet, C.S.C. of St. Laurent has given Frederic Hudson's letter and he is going to begin the description of the rosary. Since this will be voluminous he will send it in installments. :: X-3-k A.L.S. French 1p. 8vo.

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He thanks Hudson for the Ave Maria. When the Commissariat of the Holy Land is organized he will send some articles. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. French 8vo.

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Gibbons appoints Stephan as successor to the late Brouillet. Said appointment is to continue till the next Plenary Council of Baltimore in November when it will be ratified if Stephan has given satisfaction. Copy Enclosure:

Scope and Contents The Committee of Prelates in Plenary Council assembled, to look after the spiritual interests of the Indians, instruct Stephan to be their agent to transact all business with the Indian Department and authorize him to receive the yearly salary assigned from the money the U. S. Government will allow the Catholic Schools of Indian children. Gibbons signs as chairman of the Board. Walter adds that the above is a copy in the handwriting of Archbishop Charles John Seghers Copy :: I-2-e...

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Gibbons sends congratulations on Murray's receipt of the precious gift from the Holy Father. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Gibbons has recently found a journal of Archbishop James R. Bayley dating from 1849 to 1850. As Clarke is writing on Bayley, Gibbons would be glad to lend it to him. He would confide in Clarke's judgement about omissions. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents The assertions that the Catholics of Maryland as a body were wanting in liberality in their gifts to charitable and religious purposes are unjust and unfounded. The diocese of Baltimore supports more institutions of charity and religion in proportion to population than any other diocese of the country. Gibbons is glad to hear Clarke will refute the charges. Gibbons regrets that he is too busy to aid Clarke on the life of Archbishop James R. Bayley but he could help him if he came to...

Scope and Contents Clarke's letter has been forwarded to Cape May where he is spending some time for his health. Gibbons can give Clarke very little direct assistance. Father Doane, Monsignor Seton and Archbishop Michael A. Corrigan can furnish valuable information with regard to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley . Bayley was absent during a great part of his five years administration due to his health. Yet he left the impress of his methodical mind on the diocese, especially by the Synod with its wise rules...

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Gibbons thanks Murray for his congratulations. He is pleased that "Faith of Our Fathers" gives satisfaction to Murray. His aim has been condensation and clearness. P.S. Murray's casual observation that he has been giving catechism lessons on Sunday raises him higher, in Gibbons' observation, than even his successful authorship. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Gibbons has enjoyed as much of the "Popular History" as he has found time to read. In so voluminous a work, the few minor inaccuracies of persons and dates were to have been expected and can be easily remedied. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Invitation to attend the celebration of the one hundredth anniversary of the establishment of the Catholic hierarchy of the United States to be held on November 10, 11, 12, 1889. :: I-1-d Printed Card 1p. 12mo.

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Gibbons encloses a clipping about the Catholic influence in the White House. He would like McMaster to verify the statements. He knows that a Leo Knott of Baltimore, a Catholic, is Assistant Postmaster General and A.M. Keilley has already sailed for Austria. He thanks McMaster for the information in the past. P.S. He noticed in this weeks Freeman" What Father Mears said about Reverend Walter J. Gibbons. The clipping is enclosed. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Gibbons says that whatever claims that Murphy had on the translation of the "Faith of our Fathers" he has surrendered. He says that he has offers similar to that of Hudson's in regard to some German translation that was suggested last summer. He wants to know on what terms Hudson will publish the translated edition, with Hudson taking care of all expenses. 40,000 copies of the English edition have been sold since December, 1876. He tells Hudson that he will try to make the terms as...

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Gibbons has been reading "The Catholic Priesthood" with pleasure and profit, and thinks it the best book yet written by Muller, that cannot fail to fill the priest with a profound sense of his exalted station and with greater aspirations to a holy life. :: I-2-f copy of letter 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents McMaster has asked Gibbons for his imprimatur for the translation of the ceremonial used in the clothing of a Carmelite novice. Although the book is for the Carmelites in Baltimore it is to be published in New York, and Gibbons thinks he should not give an imprimatur but only an approbation for use in his diocese. P.S. On Wednesday Jan. 14, is to receive the Carmelite habit. Gibbons has accepted the invitation to be there because of his regard for McMaster and his daughter as well as...

Scope and Contents Archbishop Gibbons regrets that he was engaged in giving Confirmation in the Missions when McMaster called on him. McMaster's daughter, Helen, Sister Teresa of Jesus will undoubtedly persevere in her religious vocation if she inherits any of the strong faith and Scotch tenacity of her father. The pious project McMaster submitted to him is certain to excite the gratitude of the Carmelite Sisters. At first Gibbons was going to try to dissuade him from making the appeal because God will...

Scope and Contents Cardinal Gibbons has received Brownson's letter of the 25th, in which he recommends the holding, in the near future, of a Catholic Congress in the United States. Such a convention if properly managed would not fail to foster a stronger spirit of brotherhood among the Catholic communities and give them a greater consciousness of their strength. But to insure its success all the preliminaries should be carefully considered and the subjects to be discussed maturely outlined. He does not think...

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She thanks Hudson for the copy of the Ave Maria. They are just beginning to read in the third reader. Enclosure:

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She asks Hudson to say a Mass for her husband who is ill. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Gibbons thanks Hudson for the litany of the Holy Face. Her daughter will marry the nephew of Father P. J. Agnew. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Enclosed is a money order for $20 as a donation for this Floating Chapel of Father Pye :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Gibbons requests a copy of the "Litany of the Holy Face". :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Gibson makes known the death of his sister, Anna Marie Gibson, who died suddenly on May 1. She was a devout person and lover of the Blessed Mother. Gibson asks the prayers of the readers of the Ave Maria. Enclosed is a communication found in the "Visitors Papers." ? :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo

Scope and Contents Gibson on the 10th received a letter from Father Francis Xavier Dahmen, in which he gave an extract of Father Jean Baptiste Tornatore's letter, stating that the Superior could not accept Gibson's conditions, but requesting Gibson to keep the land and when paid for, he would probably purchase. Gibson must have Sidney Breeze's bond which he let Timon have. Should the Superior make the purchase it must be done before payment is made to Breeze as Gibson will dispose of it to raise funds to...

Scope and Contents If the Superior wishes to purchase the land on the river for $1500 he can address an answer to Ste. Genevieve by tomorrow or enclose the notes drawn in Gibson's favor to care of Father Francis Xavier Dahmen. Gibson will pay Felix Vallé and deliver the deed, now in Father John Brands' name, to Dahmen. For all his disappointments the Superior might date the notes back to the time when they first purchased of him at the Seminary and Ste. Genevieve, about last March 10, or allow $100 more...

Scope and Contents Tornatore will please convey or have conveyed, by Father John Brands, C.M. in whom the title now is, into Felix Valle all the right title claim, interest, and property to certain lands named and described by Sidney Breese and Eliza Breese dated September 17, 1834; and the said transfer shall exonerate Tornatore from all claims and be a full acquittance on Gibson's part in relation to said lands, or of any claim growing out of their former transactions. Witness present: John Scott, ...

Scope and Contents Gibson sends one pair of saddle bags for Father John Timon, C.M. at St. Mary's which Gibson borrowed yesterday. The books sent by Timon were delivered this morning. It was understood that the Superior of St. Mary's, Father John Baptist Tornatore, C.M. would visit here to close a purchase of some land for Gibson. If he has not arrived, Gibson would like to be off., P.S. Should the Superior not visit, Gibson will be under the impression that it was a preconcerted plan to play a child's ...

Scope and Contents If Tornatore has received any information from Europe relative to the branch of St. Mary's College expected here, he is to communicate it by return of the bearer. Gibson has made offers to give land, etc., but if his offer be of no avail, several persons are anxious to purchase. Gibson intends to lay about 50 arpents off in town lots in case a branch is sent here. If this is an objection, he will dispose of all the land to Tornatore. He intends to leave here next week. He continues to...