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Scope and Contents DeVeuster sends Hudson a copy of a letter to the Superior-General of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts, Father Marcellus Bousquet, which may be of use to Hudson and of interest to the readers of the Ave Maria. Since Ira B. Dutton' s arrival he has helped him care for the sick. Because the tabernacles of both churches are not decent enough to preserve the Blessed Sacrament and at Dutton's suggestion, DeVeuster asks Hudson to send him metal with which they can make two tabernacles. He...

Scope and Contents By a letter of Bishop Hermann Koeckemann, Vicar Aposotolic of the Sandwich Islands published by the Missions Catholique, the public has been informed of the situation in which DeVeuster finds himself. Ten years ago, he wrote Bousquet that he believed the germ of leprosy was in his system because of his long stay with the lepers. DeVeuster is decorated not only with the royal cross of King Kalakana, but also the heavy cross of leprosy. His constitution is being gradually undermined but...

Scope and Contents DeVeuster thanks Hudson for the 25 copies of the brochure. He wishes Charles Warren Stoddard success in writing his article "Corpus Christi at Kalawao". Brother Joseph, Ira Dutton takes good care of the altars and churches, work which DeVeuster must leave to him because he is afflicted with leprosy. Dutton also acts as druggist. Because of the Japanese treatment, DeVeuster's disease seems checked and his strength has returned. He gives specifications for the type of tabernacles he...

Scope and Contents Hudson's kind letter of July 9 is at hand with the letter of a very charitably intentioned person who informs them of the means her father used to cure leprosy. For this incurable disease Damien believes in the possibility of a miracle such as reported in Holy Scripture, but not in a natural remedy to cure leprosy. The green coverlet of their graveyard will put a stop to the progress of his disease and then all will be right. He continues to be happy and resigned to the Holy will of...

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She is to be married Wednesday and would like Edwards to be present at the Nuptioa Mass which will be celebrated at the Archbishop's chapel. :: XI-2-f A.L.S. 3 pp.

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She regrets that she will be unable to attend the exercises Saturday as they are in the midst of house-cleaning. She hopes to be able to visit Notre Dame in the near future. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 3pp.

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She appreciates Edwards' little remembrance more than she can tell him. She was greatly disappointed when Edwards called and she was not at home. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 2pp.

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They are very grateful indeed for Edwards' goodness in obtaining for them all the blessing of the Holy Father. They hope the trip benefited and will be glad to see Edwards. Her mother has not been well but is better. :: XI-2-h A.L.S. 3pp.

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She is very sorry that they were not at home when Edwards called. They will be happy to see him in Chicago. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She thanks Edwards for the kind greetings and good wishes, the rosary and the medal. They hope Edwards continues to improve. They will be glad to see him anytime. Her mother is doing poorly. She wishes him the blessings of the New Year. :: XI-2-k A.L.S. 2pp

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Devins encloses an ad for the pilgrimage to Notre Dame de Lourdes. On the 7th of July Devins will sail for Lourdes, France. Upon his return he will send Hudson an account of his visit. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Devlin sends $6.15 as payment for the Freeman's Journal for himself and for Peter McGowan of West Bangor. Also he sends $1 collected to aid the Indian Missions. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents They all wish that (Grover) Cleveland will give Onahan a cabinet post, or some other important job; and that the World's Fair (Columbian Catholic Congress) will bring the deserved honor of Cardinal to Archbishop (John) Ireland. He rejoices that the Congress will discuss emigration and colonization. He feels more and more that the grouping of Catholics in good farming centers is a necessary and fertile work. He discusses advantages of the factory workers and farmers, the religious habits of...

Scope and Contents Lefevere has excommunicated John W.A.S. Cullen of Detroit and his mother Julia E. Cullen and his sister Marianne E. Cullen of Ann Arbor, relatives of Father Thomas Cullen, deceased pastor of St. Thomas' Church, Ann Arbor for retaining certain church artifacts which Father Cullen's will had left to that church. Before a notary public, these heirs protest their innocence, and ask that the censure be lifted. The attached exhibits no enclosure include Father Cullen's will, annual reports, in...

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New York State Library acknowledges Seton's gift of "Seton of Parbroath in Scotland and America." :: II-1-c Printed Card Signed 2pp. 32mo.

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Dewey has received several copies of the Ave Maria in which his letter was reproduced. He asks Hudson to aid him in the task of publicizing the cause for beatification of Father Isaac Jogues and Catherine Tegakwitha, which they hope to introduce at Rome soon. Enclosed is a circular soliciting subscriptions for the chapel together with a reprint from the Messenger of the Sacred Heart, containing a sketch of Catherine's life and the martyrdom of Jogues. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Dewey encloses the first number of the periodical, "Our Lady of Martyrs". He wishes Hudson would give it favorable notice in the Ave Maria. Enclosed is a list of contributions made for the chapel of Our Lady of Martyrs; publicity is asked for this cause. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Dewey acknowledges kindness of Hudson's acknowledgement in the Ave Maria of the Chapel of Our Lady of Martyrs. The notice was not quite correct. With the exception of Dewey, none of the Fathers at Woodstock have anything to do with either the shrine or "Annals". The full name of the magazine is The Pilgrim of Our Lady of Martyrs. Everything is under the direction of Father Joseph Loyzance, S. J., of Troy, New York. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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His work in Mathematics is considerably handicapped by the want of two books which he thinks are in Lemonnier Library. He names them. Father James F. Burns, C.S.C. has suggested that as a personal favor to him and the Librarian of Holy Cross College, Edwards lend him the books. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 2p.

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In behalf of the united societies of Catholic young men of the city, Dexter is trying to have Bishop John Lancaster Spaulding Spalding of Peoria visit them and deliver a lecture. He has had Father Thomas Lillis write to Spalding today. Dexter asks Hudson to add his recommendation to their invitation. Could Hudson suggest any other Catholic lecturer whom they might procure? :: X-3-m A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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W. Welch reports he enjoyed his stay at Notre Dame. Dexter received Brother RaphaelJames C. Maloy 's letter with the suggestions regarding plotting the sheet. After Dexter has perfected the cutter he will come east and attach it to the machine. Dexter asks Hudson on behalf of Mr. Welch if he can remit $300 for the machine. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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He wrote a month ago, sending a check for $10.00, asking McMaster to send him the Univers, edited by Louis Veuillot. Receiving no reply, he thought it wise to write again in case his letter had not reached McMaster. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Having called at McMaster's office with a letter of introduction and failed to see him D'Hain asks the pleasure of visiting him at his home that evening. :: I-2-b A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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She wrote some time ago inquiring for a small parcel of papers sent to his care by Miss Edes from Rome. They were documents signed by the Pope. They will be obliged if he will let them know of their receipt. letter written by Sister J. Baptist :: I-2-a 1p. 12mo.

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Bishop Anthony Durier has given to Ambrose Hertzog for Notre Dame a mitre used by Bishop Augustus M. Martin. Durier has no photograph of himself. Martin's hair was black in his youth. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Dickinson asks Henry to meet a few friends of J, Logan Chipman at Dickinson's office tonight at 7 to 8 o'clock, to discuss Chipman's candidacy for the Superior Court Judgeship Mr. Chipman will be there. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Dickman sends McMaster $3 to be sent to the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, for Masses to be said for the intention of the donor. He also sends $1 for a bottle of water from the Shrine of Lourdes. If these two commissions should inconvenience McMaster' Dickman wishes the money applied to his subscription for the Freeman's Journal and also wishes that a statement of his balance be sent to him. Mr. Maurice Francis Egan has recently sent him some olive oil and tapers for the Sanctuary. He...

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On Pentecost he was sent on a mission to Celina, Ohio. He ordered that they should have a confessional ready but nothing was done. He was obliged to hear the confession of an old woman without the confessional. He asks Purcell if he did right or not. Neither Father Joseph Dwenger not Father John van den Brock used a confessional when they were at Celina. This lead Dickmann to believe that the precept was not to be taken so strictly as he had always taken it. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He has perfected the deed of those 40 acres of land to Seton for the stallion and two mares. Mr. Bailey Carleton Bayley? did not like to let the colt go but he is to allow Dickson in harvest the $40 he was to give for it. The two mares are in a wretched state of poverty. The French mare was so bad Dickson thought she would not recover. He would like Seton to send him the full pedigree of the Emperor stud horse. Bailey says Seton took it with him when he left there. William Lawson ...

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Dietrich would like Hudson to return his manuscripts. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.