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The property immediately adjoining their house and lot on the west of the church is for sale for $2,700. The owner has a right of entrance through their property and it is desirable that they purchase it. He called the committee last night and they begged him to buy it. Hendricken feels they cannot do without it. They can rent it for $250 or so. He requires an immediate answer. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He writes for faculties to absolve an excommunicated person for being married before a parson or magistrate. He has announced a collection for Ireland on May 30. He cannot say whether it will be good or bad. Immediately afterwards he will go to Providence, if possible, for a day or two. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Hendricken encloses a draft of $858.42, the amount of the collection for the seminary. He is preparing the children for Confirmation and will have them ready in about six weeks if McFarland can spare a Sunday from other engagements. There is a young girl there who got married in the Protestant Church to a Protestant and he asks if he can absolve her since she seeks absolution. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents After the funeral of Mrs. Sheffrey, the sister of Father E. J. O'Brien, he placed before the clergy the consideration of the Bishop's letter about the erection of canonical parishes in the diocese. He had thought this was of little interest but the clergy showed considerable interest because they could show a preference. He mentions the priests who were there. They immediately requested Father James Hughes to call a meeting of the pastors so they could deliberate on the subject. Hendricken...

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Hendricken has mailed a letter to Father Thomas Quinn that he does not want him to return. Quinn left Waterbury for Providence last Friday. He will do all he can for the asylum but he cannot do much because they are preparing a fair. He will take up a collection and another if the first is not satisfactory. The Fair will be in May. The children to be confirmed will be very young and very small. If McFarland wishes he will prepare them for Confirmation. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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John Burk wishes to marry his sister-in-law, Anne Jennings. The chief reason is a promise exacted by his dying wife. Burk says he must get married, yet Hendricken doubts that he would go to a justice of the peace or a Protestant minister. If McFarland grants the dispensation, Hendricken asks also for a dispensation from banns and to set the amount of the fine. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents It is a joy to have the Bishop back but he must take greater care of himself. The collection for which he encloses a draft is larger than last year. The Bishop's circular was very convincing. He would have gone to Providence Monday but the examinations were being held in the public schools and he was one of the examiners. This is the second year without Confirmation but the children are small and it will not hurt to delay another year. If he comes, a week-day will be suitable. :: I-1-c...

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Henricken wishes to subscribe to the works of Orestes A. Brownson. :: III-3-a A. L. S. 1p. 12mo.

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Hendricken asks McFarland to write on the back of the enclosed, permission to have Father Fitzgerald receive the letter and he will send it back by return mail. He has heard that McFarland's health is not good. His is such that he cannot stir or he would have gone to see McFarland. He keeps posted on the progress of the new Hartford pro-cathedral. P.S. If McFarland will send him an impression of his seal he will have a crest designed for a cut for his letterhead. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Having all the information he deems it prudent to take in the affair of Father Fidelis C. Missuwe, Hennaert believes he can say with certainty that Missuwe has not compromised himself at all with any of the persons about whom they were concerned. All Hennaert has learned came from the lips of those persons who both came separately to ask information about Missuwe. Miss Mullen, the organist, and her sister saw Missuwe in Buffalo, New York on Thursday; he was to leave by train that same...

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Father Camillus Paul Maes was suddenly called to the Council; on cablegram from Rome allowed to assist in "Mitre and Cope." No bulls yet. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Hennaert received the letter postmarked October 28; their views in the affair agree perfectly. Hennaert never had any thought of applying the restriction of his letter of June 28 concerning the Paris, Michigan Community or the rights of superiors over their subjects, as he expressly stated in his July 16 letter to Father Eugene Funcken, C.R. . Father Simon Wieczorec came on June 28, stating that Father John Wollowski was henceforth exclusively in charge of the whole mission and that...

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Hennaert has just received his letter, concerning the law-suit of Father Isidore Anthony Lebel . Hennaert has sent Lebel the communication, asking him to correspond with La Montagne on that question. :: III-2-l L.S. Draft French 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Father Hennemann wrote a letter of condolence to Mrs. Howe after hearing of the death of Rose Howe . Father Hennemann will leave Little Rock and return to Europe and of course is bound by obedience to go. He has no hope of visiting Notre Dame or seeing Father Hudson again, but he gives his thanks for the many kindnesses that have been shown to him by Notre Dame and by Hudson. He will try to send something back of interest for the Ave Maria. N.B. His health is improving steadily and is...

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Hennemann has just heard of the disaster and even through he can send no contribution he sends his deepest sympathy. Hennemann is packing his trunks and soon he will leave America with sorrow. A note at the top of the letter written by Hudson to Bourg says: The following letter is written by a distinguished member of the Benedictine Order, formerly president of the Univ. of Munich who came to America, and now his superiors have recalled him. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He calls Hudson's attention to the fact that about five weeks ago he sent him a story called "The Answered Prayer" for the children's section of the Ave Maria, but he has had no reply. Hudson would do the author a favor if he would state his opinion. :: X-2-e A. Postcard S. 1p.

Scope and Contents Herewith he encloses a draft on New York for $125, the sum received for the bonds. This is the best he could do; 25¢ on the dollar is the highest that can be paid. The current price is 20¢ in cash or 25¢ in bonds. After writing to McFarland last week he learned that the city would likely be compelled to cease paying cash as a result of a judgment likely to be rendered against it. Hence the telegram for the bonds. Judgment was rendered against the city but an effort is made to have the case...

Scope and Contents Hennessy learned long since that Father Edward Dillon wished if possible to hurt him. When Hennessy left Halifax Nova Scotia and decided, in Boston, to stay in this country he saw by the Laity's Directory that Lefevere wanted priests. If Dillon's slander had had any effect on Lefevere, Hennessy was satisfied. Dillon accused Hennessy of saying that Bishop William Walsh of Halifax had been involved in a scandal with a woman and her two nieces who came to Halifax with him. Bishop Walsh had been...

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After mature reflection, Hennessy has determined to resign his position in Lefevere's diocese and asks his permission to leave and be engaged elsewhere. He believes that Lefevere knows the reasons. It will grieve him much to make a new home and still more not to enjoy Lefevere's kindness. :: III-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Hennessy is disappointed that Lefevere does not tell him whether or not he accepts his former letter. He does not intend to leave without Lefevere's express consent. Two recent instances have irritated him further. On the eve of the Consecration the Honorable George Wilson of Ann Arbor, a contributor toward the building of the church at Ann Arbor as well as in Northfield, Michigan, who has always proved Father Thomas Cullen 's best friend, asked Hennessy to show him the Cathedral and if...

Scope and Contents A priest's greatest enemies are those of his own house. Although Hennessy had written to Ireland a most exaggerated account of the missions in order to hinder any "hankering" his family may have had about America, his father came unexpectedly last Saturday and accused him of ingratitude. He suggested that his father go on to Illinois or Iowa but when his father cried he suggested that he go to the Rapids as the farthest point. His father has gone to the Rapids to buy a farm or two. His...

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Hennessy encloses $3.00 for Mount Carmel, $2.00 from Father Hennessy and $1.00 from Denis O'Leary. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Father Hennessy requests a copy of the "Index to Brownson's Review." He can tell Hudson most of the contents in the set especially those by Brownson. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Father Hennessy objects to the omission of several articles of Orestes A. Brownson from his works, and urges Henry Brownson to produce a textbook based on his father's writings and a biography of him. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents On receipt of Brownson's last letter Hennessy wrote to Archbishop Patrick John Ryan in reference to the article which Brownson prepared for the Review on the rights of property, and encloses his reply, which he asks Brownson to return. Anything Brownson may write for the Review and send to the Archbishop will be readily published. Hennessy told him it was a shame to have a man of Brownson's ability remaining unemployed. If the article on the rights of property has been mislaid, it should be...

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Father Hennessy urges Brownson to write the life of his father Orestes A. Brownson and to produce a logic and philosophy based on his father's works. Father Hennessy has thus far received 17 volumes and hopes that none of Brownson's writings will be omitted. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Father W. Lockhart in his Life of Rosmini asserts in a note that Dr. Orestes A. Brownson towards the end of his life rejected the Philosophy of Gioberti and turned to that of Rosmini. Hennessy informed Father Lockhart of his error, but the latter replied that Dr. William Channing, son of the distinguished William Ellery Channing, had been told to study Rosmini, who, he said, had the true philosophy. Hennessy wrote again to Father Lockhart, quoting some of Dr. Brownson's refutations of...

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At the request of Mr. F S. Beard, Hennessy mailed a letter of introduction to McMaster and hopes that McMaster and Beard become friends. He is Beard's former pastor. Beard has a nice position in the Sun Office and Hennessy believes McMaster's advice can help the young man. P. S. — Father Henry Giesen, while here on a mission, suggested that Beard meet McMaster. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The city of Dubuque is redeeming its bonds at 20¢ on the dollar. He encloses no enclosure a clipping from the New York Times from the Dubuque Herald of that morning. Hennessy had been told that 25¢ is being paid there and is the highest that can be paid. 20¢ is the most given to persons living at a distance. If McFarland sends him his, Hennessy can get the 25¢ and will feel pleasure to do so. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Hennessy will accept Father H.T. Brady back. Hennessy is grateful for the consideration and will write to Brady. If Brady or his cousin have any contrary wishes he will respect them. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.