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Duggan thanks Lefevere for his letter. He hopes it is the will of God that he remain. He has not seen Father Merle J.B. Merl since but heard he was in town about a week ago. Duggan will in form Merle that Lefevere has written to him. Duggan sends his first pastoral hoping Lefevere will read it. He looks for Lefevere's visit with impatience and hopes that as near neighbors they will also be warm friends. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Duggan thanks Lefevere for the letter. If he had any doubt of the author of that libel he can entertain it no longer. He will lay both letters before the Archbishop and each of the other bishops who have seen the previous document. He leaves for St. Louis soon. He is glad to hear that Lefevere arrived safely in Detroit and that he found Father Thomas Cullen out of danger. Duggan has not entirely recovered from his bilious attack. He regrets not being able to entertain Lefevere as he wished...

Scope and Contents Father H. Quigley wrote and called on Duggan denying any knowledge of the anonymous letter. Duggan charged him with writing such letters in the past but Quigley denied it. Archbishop Peter Richard Kenrick of St. Louis maintains it was some Italian or other foreign priest who wrote it. Duggan has never known anything against the moral character of Father Quigley and has nothing against him but the talk and trouble in Springfield,Illinois while he was there. Bishop John Martin Henni passed...

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Purcell's letter concerning Father Thomas J. Boulger has been received only recently. Duggan had heard before that Boulger had, as usual, contracted debts in Rockford, Illinois but no application has been made by any of his creditors. Boulger's conduct was not the most exemplary and Duggan had to remove him. He is not bad but weak and undecided. Perhaps Purcell could do something for him. :: II-5-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Bishop William H. Elder, Natchez, Mississippi has asked Duggan to thank McMaster for his contribution of $125. The fever has decreased in the territory and seems to be decreasing daily yet there are many sick who imprudently returned after the first frost. The demands of the Bishop are very frequent and since the Howards seem to be winding up their affairs there, the Bishop's burden will not lighten. The misery which will follow the present scourge will last into the coming year but the...

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They are sending the Life of Stonewall Jackson for the Lemonnier Library Association hoping to obtain the benefit of the perpetual Mass. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. Postcard

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Duggan forwards to McMaster one dollar given him by one John Rooney that arrived too late to be sent with the post office order. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Duggan writes McMaster for advice and guidance concerning his son who entered the Seminary of Troy, New York. His son had been in the seminary 2½ years under the direction of His Eminence Cardinal Archbishop McCloskey but also had been with the Jesuits on 16th street for seven years and decided he would attempt to join the Society of Jesus. The Cardinal, not doubting the purity of the motives of Duggan's son, refused him permission since he feared that continual changing might set a...

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Duhamel will be present at the Golden Jubilee of the Superior General of the Congregation of Holy Cross. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Duhamel expresses his gratitude for the Ave Maria that Hudson sent him. Duhamel sends five numbers of the third series of his pastoral letters. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Duhamel thanks Hudson for "Glimpses of the Supernatural." He pays his respects to the Superior-General. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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John Gonnon is going to Chicago as a delegate to the (Columbian) Catholic Congress.

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Duhme would like complete copies of M(ary) T(heresa) Elder's papers on "Pauperism" and "Our Twenty Million Loss." Elder referred him to (Onahan). He would like to know whether they were printed complete, and the prices.

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He encloses a copy of a little work whose purpose is explained in the preface. He will be pleased to have it put in McMaster's paper. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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It is not necessary for him to explain how greatly he was pleased to receive the medal. He has been taking much outdoor exercise. He attended a Musical Festival in Albion and heard Scharwenks, the Polish pianist. He will be at Notre Dame for the commencement exercises.

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He was unable to see Edwards before he left. Those sore places on his stomach are shingles. His physician says they are a result of a low condition of his nerves. He must keep out of classes until next fall. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 3pp.

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It does one good to receive letters when blue and discouraged with a sickness which came so unexpectedly. For his own physical good he should remain away from classes until next fall. He intends to keep up with his studies at home. They would enjoy having Edwards spend a day there. It is unfortunate about the music and he is dreadfully sorry. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 3pp.

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He will write Will Monahan to pack his trunk. He is feeling better and thinks he will be more robust than ever next fall. He has met Holbrook a few times. He could tell from Holbrook's talk of youthful days at Notre Dame that he probably wans't an angel. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 1p.

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He was pleased to learn that Edwards thought he could visit them. He often tells his people that sometime he is going abroad with Edwards. He has read a great deal. A Father Godfrey conducted a mission at their church. Frank received the Sacraments at its close. Joe Rowan writes that he paid an extra $100 and got a room in Sorin annex. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 4pp.

Scope and Contents The only news that will interest Lefevere concerns the American College at Louvain which is progressing under the prudent direction of Father John DeNeve. The number of students is increasing; after the vacation the philosophers will be around forty. There are many Germans, and the number of young men from Belgian colleges is proof that the American College is gaining prestige. It would be well to have more Americans. Social intercourse is necessary. The bishops of Buffalo John Timon, C.M.,...

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Mr. Bonney has allowed the mentioned twenty-five per cent donated to St. Vincent De Paul Society. They will do their best to make arrangements.

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The present state of her health prevents her from going to Chicago to meet Edwards. She has already arranged in Italy for a perpetual Mass for her dear ones and she does not wish when she comes that Father General Edward Sorin, C.S.C. further press his desire for a mortuary chapel. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Not having heard from Edwards in a long time she is anxious to know how he is. She may go to America as the winters here are so damp. She would be pleased to know if any of the priests are coming over and will return; she does not like to go alone. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He wishes Edwards very many returns of the festive season. The Colonel and Estelle are in San Antonio, Texas, as the guest of the bishop Anthony Dominic Pellicer . He thanks Edwards for his kind intention of the Holy Mass; let it be offered for his darling son. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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She received her mother's and Edwards' letter. She begins to think Edwards and her mother need to be chaperoned by a nice sedate couple such as Estelle and her husband are. It is a comfort to know that Edwards is with her mother as she knows he will take good care of her. She wants to know exactly how her mother feels. Estelle is much pleased with Richmond. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.

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She received Edwards' letter from Indianapolis. Her trip from Chicago was uneventful. Mrs. Keough is indeed a lovely person. Mrs. Relyea lost her diamond earrings. Their new pastor, Father J. Gneimer called last evening and says Waukesha is a charming place. Her mother sends her affectionate regards, as also Father Callaghan. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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She has been very ill since last Sunday. They have just returned from Milwaukee and will go to Dubuque to see Mount Mellary Abbery. Edwards must have enjoyed meeting his old college chums. Col. West has gotten into quite a difficulty through his defense of "Hancock." There were several articles in the papers about him. West's reply will be in tomorrow's "Milwaukee News." She received "Airy Fairy Lilian" and read it with pleasure. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.

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They have returned from a delightful trip of six months in Europe. The trip benefited her mother very much. The Holy Father Leo XIII is so delicate. She imparts a great secret: she is going to be married in July and asks Edwards to be one of the groomsmen. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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She is sorry to hear that Edwards was so much under the weather. She is thankful for the ocean breezes. She is delighted Father General has viewed the project in its proper light. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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She did not know that Edwards was so sick. She hopes Edwards is well enough to buy the monument. On the 15th of May, the Colonel Richard Dunbar will be dead four years. Estelle did not like the brownstone base. She asks Edwards to tell Father Alexis Granger C.S.C. to say a Mass for the soul of Mr. Dunbar. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.