Scope and Contents Kenrick sympathizes with Lefevere in his many trials but has no doubt that God will enable him to remedy the evils of the past and make religion flourish. He is edified by Lefevere's zeal to eradicate intemperance. He refers to his own pastoral, accompanying the letter, in which he approves of temperance societies and mentions the work started in that line by Father George Hamilton. Things were in a neglected condition when Kenrick arrived in St. Louis. He has made so many changes that he...

Scope and Contents Having just received Lefevere's letter of December 9, Kenrick loses no time in acknowledging it. He neglected to reply to an earlier one because he was absent from St. Louis almost constantly since Easter. He is sending Lefevere a Pastoral address which he made to his people concerning the seminary, now at St. Louis. His only hope of completing Trinity Church is in Father John Timon to whom he has made an offer. Father George Hamilton has laid the foundation of a new church in the northern...

Scope and Contents

Kent is sending some lines that one of his daughters has written describing one of the most devotional moments of the year in their Carmelite Church. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 8 vo.

Scope and Contents

He thanks Hudson for sending him extra copies of the Ave Maria that contained an item of his. He sends Hudson another item for publishing in the Ave Maria. Hudson has given him cordial sympathy as a brother journalist. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Kent has received Hudson's letter of April 2 containing a postal order for fifty dollars. He has forwarded the fifty dollars with the list of subscribers to Lourdes. Kent was charmed with a notice that Hudson put in the Ave Maria regarding his Weekly Register, and would like an extra copy of that issue of the Ave Maria if Hudson has one. The number Kent refers to contains an article by him introducing Napoleon's recognition of Our Lord's divinity. He tells Hudson that his commendation...

Scope and Contents

The enclosed paragraph is an exceptional tribute to the Holy Father and a notice of it in the Ave Maria would be appreciated. Perhaps Hudson would like translations of old Latin hymns and he is enclosing Salve Regina as an example. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents

Cordial greetings to Hudson from Kent. :: X-2-e A.L.S. Initial 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents

The verse on the opposite side of the letter is for the Ave Maria. The verse, "Veni Sancte Spiritus", is on the back of the letter. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo

Scope and Contents

Kent thanks Hudson for the volume of the Ave Maria. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents

Kent is sending Hudson a paper on St. Ephrem. :: X-3-m A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents

Kent thanks Hudson for the welcome given his contribution to the Ave Maria. He is sending a paper on St. Aelred. He has been reviewing "Pere Didon" for the Caxton Review. He is preparing a paper on "Poetry and Religion" which he has to read at the Archbishop's House. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents

Kent returns the proof, which does not need correction. He is just finishing his paper on St. Ephrem. He may send something on Countess Ida Hahn-Hahn's Marian poetry. The letter from Father Lonergan gives Kent great encouragement. He is translating some German papers on Catholic periodicals in European countries. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 4pp. 32mo.

Scope and Contents

Since she has heard so much about his charity and liberality from her pastor, Father Mark S. Gross, she is encouraged to call on him for a small donation toward the building of the first convent in North Carolina. By doing so he will insure for himself the prayers of the pioneers of religious life in North Carolina. He is asked to send the reply to the Sisters of Mercy in care of Father Gross as there are Protestant sisters there. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents

Hudson is invited to examine a large collection of engravings and modern etchings placed on exhibition for sale at the Tribune Book Store. Letter was written by J. H. Jordan agent for Keppel. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents

He thanks Hudson for the old issues of the Ave Maria. He will return one of the two sets. Because of previous rejections it is only with timidity that he submits the enclosed story. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents

Kernan sends some blank verse on the feast of the Purification but hopes that Hudson will correct it. He thanks him for publishing the piece on St. Elizabeth. It gave pleasure to Sister Paschasia who urges him on to further things. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents

Enclosed is a poem dedicated to St. Elizabeth who was her dearest Saint. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents

Kernan submits a sonnet for the Ave Maria. The idea in his mind was that expressed in Job 38. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents

Kernan has another sonnet. It is for the Ave Maria. He congratulates Hudson on the splendid name that the Ave Maria is winning for itself. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents

Kernan thanks Hudson for publishing his sonnets in the Ave Maria. He submits another poem. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents

Kernan thanks Hudson for sending the history of "A Troubled Heart". :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents

Kernan submits a poem written in remembrance of his deceased mother. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents

Kernan sends an article for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents

Kernan announces the death of his daughter, Madam e Mary Kernan, and invites McMaster to the funeral, to be held on the 21st. Madam Kernan died from consumption after a few months illness, and the funeral will be held in the Convent chapel. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents

His son Nicholas is to be married to Miss Jenkins at Baltimore on Thursday, June 1. If it is convenient they would like to have the Bishop present on this occasion. They expect to leave New York for Baltimore on the preceding Tuesday and will be at the 5th Ave. Hotel on Monday. They will be at the Mount Vernon Hotel. In any event they hope he will visit them in Utica this summer. Mrs. Kernan gives her regards. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He is aware that McMaster is not partial to his candidate for governor, but nevertheless he takes the liberty to write to him with reference to the candidate. In 1872 when Kernan allowed his name to go before the Democratic nomination because of his creed. Mr. Samuel Tilden stood up against any such objection and said he should be nominated to vindicate religious freedom and equality. He thinks their candidate will make a good governor. He will feel grateful if McMaster will omit to say...

Scope and Contents

He read of the death of McMaster's wife and regrets that he cannot express in person his sincere sympathy. McMaster, his children, and his dear departed shall be remembered in their prayers. He prays that God may give McMaster every consolation in this hour of sorrow. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents

A monthly bulletin of the Xavier Alumni Sodality giving news and information of interest to the members. :: I-2-a Printed circular 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents

Kernan thanks Hudson for publishing his poem entitled "To S-H on Making the Religious Profession". :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents

Kernan submits an article for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.