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Since some doubt exists whether the Oratio de Spiritu should still be said in the Mass, he states that according to a declaration of the Vicar General of His Holiness, Cardinal Patrizi, made to the clergy of Rome Oct. 28, 1870, the oratio imperata and the Miss de Spiritu Sancto on Thursday were no longer obligatory. Neither the Oratio de Spiritu Sancto nor the Oratio pro Papa can now be said unless prescribed by the Ordinary of the Diocese. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He is sending a copy of Salesianum for McMaster to read. He is sorry McMaster did not say more about Father Joseph Salzmann . He was a German, but that should not matter. There are many German priests who take the Journal and who will expect more from McMaster. He has told the simple truth in the Salesianum, in that Salzmann has done more for Milwaukee Diocese than any Bishop. Where is Columbia? Fagan is no German but he likes to see justice done. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Fagan cannot consent to the publication of Cardinal John Simeoni's letter, since it is a private letter and is not intended for publication. The portion Fagan already published is sufficient and conclusive in the obligation or dispensation of wax candles. He calls attention to a mistake made in the Freeman's Journal of Mar. 8th, in reference to the appointment of Father John McMullen as administrator by Bishop Thomas Foley, of Chicago, Illinois. The lamented Bishop had full authority to...

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Fagan sends McMaster $20.00 for 6 new subscribers plus his own for the past year. He is trying to get four more. The subscribers are: William Geraghty, James Masterson, Denis O'Mara, Peter Fagan, John Fagan, and Michael Fagan, besides himself. Since Reading became a town they will all get their copies regularly. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Fagan sends $3 for his subscription to the Freeman's Journal. He has been in Kansas for four years, and had not even seen a Catholic paper, until he ran across a copy of the Freeman. He read it and wants to continue reading. He feels that it suggests more than stock and lands, even to a Kansas farmer. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Faherty sends McMaster $12.50 in fees for subscriptions to the Freeman's Journal, and names the five subscribers. Those parties who advertise in the paper are wise to do so since the readers know that McMaster accepts no fraudulen advertisements. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Fahey has moved and she is now teaching school in Oakdale. The neighborhood is principally Catholic. She will try to get some subscribers for the Ave Maria. Fahey is having trouble in her love affair and asks Hudson for advice. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Fairbanks recalls his first meeting with Hudson in a Milwaukee restaurant. His mother became a Catholic two years before her death; his father is a Protestant minister retired because of ill health. :: X-3-g A. L. Incomplete 1p. 32mo.

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Fairbanks thanks Hudson and Maurice F. Egan for their compliments of his book. He was sorry to see the New York Freeman's Journal lose Egan. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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He sends a postal order for $6.55, for the Freeman's Journals already sent him, and an additional three copies of each number containing his article, except the last, of which he wants four copies. A note in pencil probably by McMaster's secretary directs that the money be applied to his subscription and that the papers be sent him without charge. :: I-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Fairbanks writes McMaster on his feast day. He has been trying to find new subscribers to the Freeman's Journal. Fairbanks sends some facts in reference to the state of Wisconsin. He lists English speaking Missions in the state having German priests. The Archbishop John Martin Henni and the Vicar General, Father Martin Kundig in the Cathedral, are both Germans, with only 3 Irish priests. Father Fairbanks then lists the mixed missions in which the Irish prediminate but which still have...

Scope and Contents Fairbanks sends McMaster $6 subscription fees for the Freeman's Journal for Miss Sarah McLaughlin and Fred Kostanzer. The interest of Fairbanks has been re-awakened by an article in the last issue of the Catholic World entitled, "The German Element in the U. S.", but he does not want his name connected if anything is published about it. Because the hierarchy in this state Wisconsin is predominately German and rules them so thoroughly, the impression abroad is that the bulwark of...

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By an unfortunate mischance he posted Edwards a letter last night without a stamp; he asks forgiveness. The purport of the letter was to ask Edwards to tea. He regrets very much if the previous letter has miscarried or caused Edwards any trouble. :: XI-2-h A.L.S. 2pp.

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He feels very much Edwards' kind expressions and has fulfilled Edwards' commission as to the souvenir from the Cardinal. He told the Cardinal of the appointment of Father Salvatori to Notre Dame. Father Nugent left for New York for the inauguration of the Catholic University. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He will be at the King's Cross station at 10:25 to meet Edwards. He hopes to be at home in the afternoon to have the pleasure of seeing him. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He is sorry he was out when Edwards called at the office. He asks if Edwards will come on Thursday evening, calling at the office for him to go out to the house. They will have tea or coffee and a chat which he feels is more what they both want. :: XI-2-h A.L.S. 2pp.

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In a hurried manner he has recorded the principal part of their interview with the Cardinal. Edwards will find one blank which he begs Edwards to supply, viz: the course of studies at Notre Dame. He asks Edwards to request Father Daniel Hudson to send the "Ave Maria" for the "Catholic Times" to Liverpool and the one for the "Catholic Fireside" to London. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Edwards' welcome letter with his photograph is a most agreeable memento of an absent friend. It was fortunate for the Portugese Father Antonio that Edwards met him and his sister in Paris for with Edwards' better knowledge of travel he could assist them. With regard to sending the postcards, it is only a small service to render to one who gives them the privilege of reading the Ave Maria. The war drags on and is a dreadful affliction to everybody. The death of the good Queen also cast a...

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Edwards' postcard arrived this morning. He is glad Edwards remembered both May and him in Rome. His old friend Monsignor Nugent died last week but he was unable to get down to Liverpool for the burial on Friday. He asks Edwards for an address. :: XI-2-h L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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He never forgot Edwards in his daily prayers. Miss Alice L. Drown died a Catholic and Alice (Carroll) attended to her funeral. Miss Lillian Westervelt is thoroughly cured. The new Boston Mayor is Mr. Fitzgerald. He thanks Edwards for the Apostolic Benediction, and the gift. A.L.S. 7pp. 16to.

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His family looks forward to the first week of every month because it brings the "Ave Maria", but the January number has not come to hand. He was hoping that their Jubilee Celebration might have tempted Edwards over the Atlantic. Busy he knows Edwards is as it seems part of his nature to be so. Fairhurst is still at the old work, no richer but keeping the blessings of good health and a happy home.

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Scope and Contents For the past four months no copy of the "Ave Maria" has gladdened their eyes. He asks Edwards to see about it. If Edwards knew how much the magazine was appreciated, he would forgive his urging the sending of it. Despite the heat he is keeping hard at work. They rejoice with the success of their kinsmen over the waves in their war with Spain. But one cannot altogether help having a little sympathy with fellow Catholics however misguided we think them. The war has brought the United States...

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They thank him for the Xmas wishes received, and wish Edwards a Happy New Year from them both. :: XI-2-j Postcard, signed.

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Edwards will forgive him for the not writing when he hears his sad news. For the past seven months he was unable to take any interest in things around him. His wife who had been ailing for a year died suddenly. His daughter is doing her best to make part of what he lost. :: XI-2-g L.S.(Typed) 2pp.

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No paper comes into their house which is turned to so good a purpose as the "Ave Maria". His wife is by no means well. Times are hard with them. Old Mr. Newman, the Cardinal's right hand man is dead. News comes of Mr. Charles Stewart Parnell's death, another victim to a Delilah. He hopes some grace was accorded Parnell for his former gallant fight for Ireland. :: XI-1-i A.L.S.Typed 4pp. 8vo.

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He cannot help being conscience stricken when he finds Edwards letter unanswered but he is so busy with forced correspondence. He thanks Edwards for his letter of Christmas. The Cardinal keeps fairly well; he has been obliged ot confine himself to his rooms during winter. He fears that Mr. Newman will not live long. Fairhurst's connection with the Catholic Times has ceased. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Fallize sends news of the missions of the Congregation of Holy Cross in East Bengal. His present concern is his congregation in Chittagong and in Akyal, the missionaries in their respective fields of labor, and providing for the missionaries' needs. Father-General Edward Sorin, C.S.C. has promised four or five priests in the fall and possibly some sisters, but considerable material assistance will be needed for the maintenance and building of churches, schools, hospitals and orphanages....

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The wedding has happened. He will see Edwards Monday night and will tell him all about everything. :: XI-2-l Postcard, signed

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He thanks her for being on the list for the next distribution of Sanctuary goods. He is ordered by the War Department to build a new Church at the Fortress. As the greater part of his congregation consists of soldiers, he would appreciate a kind word to the charitable of her society. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 3pp.

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Seven dollars enclosed as subscription payment to the Journal. The Archbishop of New York, when but a bishop, confirmed him. Although ten years McMaster's junior, he hopes to read the Journal another quarter of a century. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.