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In leaving, Dejean gives to Miss Eliza Beth Williams the balance he owes Fenwick for the mission accounts and asks that Fenwick send him a receipt, and for a sworn statement which Fenwick has promised according to his merits. If Fenwick comes by steamboat, he will not send this.` A.L.S. French 1p. 8vo. On the reverse side, 2,

Scope and Contents Del Monieri fears that he did not explain well yesterday what he has written to Admiral Vignolet . This is what he did in substance. It is evident that the Royal Army cannot susist in the North of Spain and that it is indispensible that the sea be opened for arms and munitions. But the blockade of the Germans, French and Italians shut off the sea but even the access to the shore. He has written to Admiral Vignolet stating, as he quotes in the letter, that since the royal forces cannot...

Scope and Contents Serrano's government had no trouble in recruiting soldiers because they were hired as mercenaries at very liberal terms. Bismarck was in favor of helping Spain in reestablishing a monarchy. He believes that in a few weeks Russia will resume her diplomatic relations with Spain. Germany has recognized the government of Spain. The attitude of the Holy See is not clear although Senor Sorenzana obtained an audience with the Pope. However, it is known that a majority of the cardinals show a...

Scope and Contents Del Monieri writes McMaster two months after release from prison. M. Mac Gehon has also been imprisoned by the Republicans in France. Del Monieri has been interned in Maulin and now must find a doctor in Paris. The Carlists could have taken Truc in a few minutes but would have lost in a day if the Republicans had been able to meet them. His Majesty is a young man now and seems only to accept advice from fools. His brother, Don Alphons, is ambitious to rule the army and befriend the...

Scope and Contents McMaster has undoubtedly received his letter from Frontarabie, which was written in haste to tell him that the Republic is dead and that Alphonsus is king. McMaster said he suffered in jail, that is too strong. His sheriff was Michael Scheverrice who had deceived him, and he came to see him twice, once to mock and again as his keeper. He now believes all the newspapers say of the Carlists . God could not return Don Carlos to the throne after his committing all the offenses of Ferdinand...

Scope and Contents After waiting 3 months he has received $100, for three months subsistence of a family of 6. He has remained at the Consulate of Spain rather than betray that for which his fathers gave their all. At the same time his family must live and he asks McMaster for some work for early morning and late afternoon. But he must first confess that he is not a Catholic, since his father married a French Protestant, when in exile. His father dies young and he has been raised by an uncle, a man with...

Scope and Contents He has to move so he asks McMaster to let him know by note what he intends to do in regard to his trip. He has given this subject the deepest thought and realizes it is his duty to undertake the enterprise. God's will is his will and he places his fate in the hands of God. He wishes to sail Saturday so he will be in Spain in time for the excitement produced by the Journal. Upon his arrival in Spain a Carlist friend, Don Manual de Sanchez, will meet him in Chantander, to whom he would...

Scope and Contents Tomorrow he will make his confession and be conditionally baptized. He has three children who have never been baptized and asks McMaster to help find God-parents for them. Since he will be away on the day that Father John is to baptize them, he asks McMaster to represent him at the ceremony. It will be impossible for him to see Major Keiley tomorrow since it is his mail day and as he has an appointment with Father John he will be free only in the evening, but Friday he will be free in...

Scope and Contents Del Monieri is back in the Chancellery again after an absence of ten days because of rheumatism. He has no serious news but expects to hear from Estella soon. The dispatches issued by the Spanish Government are lies, as are the dispatches printed in the Herald. General Concha has entered Logrono, a small city in northern Spain, where there cannot be any Carlists, since they are concentrating their forces upon the city of Estella in Navarre, which had been occupied by the royal army...

Scope and Contents He pays his respect to Major Keiley and McMaster. When he submitted to McMaster his plan to raise the necessary money he was too far away to expect McMaster to put it into execution. He asked only for a recommendation to the Herald knowing that he could secure a position there with it. He thinks it will be better to give the bank a note and draw the money on McMaster's recommendation. He wishes to be informed of the result of McMaster's deliberation and expresses his thanks to the...

Scope and Contents He leaves again in a few days. His escape from the liberals will be the subject of much conversation when he is home. He will send her $600 when he reaches England. He inquires for the children and will bring her a present when he sees her again, also some for the children. If he had not escaped he would have been sent to the Philippine Islands. By stealing a carriage he managed to get away and was taken in by several British officers, who helped him get aboard the ship "Iris". In the...

Scope and Contents Only yesterday he obtained the continuation of the shameful story which he sends today. April 1 Admiral Polo de Barnabe, Spanish representative in Washington received a dispatch from the Spanish Minister of State which he quotes, containing the following information; Since the Spanish government cannot put down the Carlist insurrection and the Cuban revolt and since the German emperor has made friendly overtures, it is desirable to know the attitude of the American government on the...

Scope and Contents The money received by Serrano was not raised in Russia but in London, where a special Spanish agent resided. The loan was thrown on the market through Hunt and Company, bankers, but it was not done in the name of the Spanish government. Of the sum received, $25,000 had been sent to Admiral Polo through Prosh and Company, Exchange Place, New York. This transaction to place at the end of January or the beginning of February. Polo was sent this to pay Attorney Sidney Webster and U.S....

Scope and Contents His Archbishop spoke to him of Edwards' request as he knew that Bishop Celestine De la Hailandiere had appointed Delafosse to execute his will. Delafosse gave most of the Bishop's insignia to the Bishop's relatives. He kept one of his albs for himself. Edwards had better write to Father E. Audran, Jeffersonville, Indiana, who is a nephew of the Bishop and has several of his vestments. If Audran is not willing, Delafosse will send Edwards the alb. It is now seventeen years since Delafosse...

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Seton was elected a resident member of the New York Historical Society on January 2, 1883 upon the nomination of Temple Prime. :: II-1-b Printed L.S. 1p. 4to.

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If not for his sake at least she should hurry up, answer him and send those circular letters. His patience does not permit him to write better.

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Having had an agent canvassing this city two years ago, she leaves him in a poor fix. He is unable to get out of the city or to pay his board. He is afraid to strave among strangers.

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The papers that Hudson s ent to Peabody have arrived. DeLande cannot understand the deplorable lack of religious reading. Kindly send copy of the Ave Maria of December 31, 1887, containing the poem on Father John Bapst :: X-3-i A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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DeLande submits an article for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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DeLande would like to follow Hudson's suggestion and write articles verifying legends for the Youth Department of the Ave Maria, but she asks Hudson to suggest a work of this type that has not been worked over. She submits two articles. DeLande inquires if Hudson remembers Father Richard Nagle, who has been made Chancellor of the Boston Archdiocese. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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DeLande together with three others sent an offering of $5 for Father Joseph Damien DeVeuster, but received no acknowledgement. She would like to know if the money was received. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 2p. 12mo.

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A short article is sent for the Ave Maria. Hudson's opinion of the article is requested. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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DeLande will get her subscribers together and will try to collect all the money early in the year. She submits an article. DeLande takes her final examinations at Normal School in January and will graduate in February. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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He is certainly enjoying his vacation. He may not be at Notre Dame next year as Father Morrissey again refused him a room. Morrissey promised his a room as soon as he is a thorough Freshman but there are other boys in Sorin who are not as high in classes as he is who have rooms. But he wouldn't use this as an argument as it might ruin the other boys' happiness.

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He has been having such a good time that he didn't write to anyone. He inquires about Brother Emanuel. Grace writes that she is visiting her aunt in Odell. Two weeks ago he was in Lancaster and called on Brother Leopold (C.S.C.) who says he is enjoying his vacation. He met a priest the other day who was a friend of Dr. O'Malley's while in the seminary.

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Scope and Contents He is glad to hear that Edwards enjoyed his visit with Dorrance. He wonders if Dorrance is going to get a room as he isn't a freshman in any of the collegiate courses. Clarence is visiting his father who is colonel of the 4th Missouri Volunteer Infantry located at Camp Meade; he is going to the Virginia Military Institute next year. DeLane thinks that if Father Andrew Morrissey C.S.C. makes a law concerning the procuring of rooms at Notre Dame University there should be no deviation to that...

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He is going to ask Edwards to do him several favors. His brother intends to enter Notre Dame next week and he wants Edwards to make him feel at home, to introduce him to nice fellows, to see that he is placed in his proper class, and to occasionally speak to him about his future profession. His brother is rather timid. Frank finished his sophomore year at Penn very successfully. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 8pp.

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Father Delaney sends McMaster 35 dollars, five dollars for subscriptions to the Journal for Edward McCormick, and 30 dollars for the Pope. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Edwards' letter gave him delight. His work is indeed difficult as he has great bigotry to work against. They put books in the hands of Catholic prisoners written in ridicule of the faith. He is trying to plant the cross firmly in the institution by the present senate. He thanks Edwards for the interest he and the priests, especially Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C., of his famous institution have shown. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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They understand they are going to bring a large shipment of books from Rome and they would like to take care of the shipping. :: XI-2-f L.S.(Typed) 1p.