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Scope and Contents Owing to a cold he addresses Purcell by letter. When he asked Purcell the other day for permission to preach in some of his churches, he took Purcell's nod of the head to mean assent. He is sorry if he misunderstood his intention. He had no intention to collect; all he asked was to preach for which he would have been glad to receive a little donation to help him along. As he is not familiar with collecting, he does not desire to do it in any other way than as mentioned. He hopes he did not...

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Fink encloses $2.00. He thought he owed more. He is almost a life-long reader of the Freeman's Journal and wishes Egan God's blessing, hoping that the Freeman under his editorship will continue doing the good it has done in the past, and remain at the head of American Catholic journalism. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Madame Elizabeth Ten Broeck better known as Eliza Van Ness will celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of her solemn profession on July 12th. Fink requests Hudson say a Mass in her behalf. Archbishop Patrick J. Ryan will be at the convent and inauguarate the day with something special. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Like Hudson, Finlay regretted William P. Coyne's decision to seek a fortune in the United States. He thinks Coyne has much in common with Maurice Francis Egan. The literary sensation over here is W. O'Brien's "When We Were Boys". There is a feeling amongst the clergy against the way O'Brien treats of religion, but as yet it has not been put into print. Finlay asks to be remembered to Father Provincial and Father Rector. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Finlay thanks Hudson for his testimony about Charles Warren Stoddard. After receiving Hudson's letter in Detroit, Finlay went to Ste. Anne de Beaupre where he was present at what seemed a miracle. He arrived in Ireland at the end of September and has been busy in their theologate. Finlay will send the Ave Maria to Father J. Eyre, S.J., who has been sent to London. He does a little for the "Lyceum" and he thought about Hudson's views when writing a review of Ella Mc Mahon's book. ::...

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Onahan's proposition will be submitted to the members of the Association; and he will be advised of the result. Railroad Correspondence. :: IX-1-a T.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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The question of reduced rates for delegates to the American Catholic Congress has been submitted to the lines in this Association; and reductions cannot consistently be granted. Railroad Correspondence. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Finn sends $2. for tickets in the Music Box raffle for the Indian Missions. If the lists are full, he asks that one ticket fee be returned. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Finn sends $18 mission dues collected by his wife, to aid the Indian Missions. He lists the 46 contributors of the money, all of whom paid for a year in advance. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8 vo

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Mr. Finn sends in $11 collected by his wife from 13 people from Edgefield, Tennessee whom he lists, and from 16 people in Nashville, Tennessee who are also listed. He praises the work and the way in which the people are responding to it to aid the Indian Missions. Many have been suppressed themselves in Ireland and so sympathize with the Indians. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Finn sends McMaster $14.70 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. He lists the names of the 38 contributors of the money. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 8 vo

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Finn sends McMaster $6. for the Peter's Pence fund and names the six contributors of the money. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Mrs. Finn writing from St. Mary and St. Elizabeth's hospital, encloses a check for $70 which should be disposed of in the following way. $10 to Bishop Osouf for the Japanese missions; $10 for the poor Italian Mission undertaken by Father Kirner; and $50 for Father Charles A. Bissani, O.S.F., commisariat of the Holy Land. She is a member of the Third Order of St. Francis and it is necessary to give her full name in order that she may be given a Certificate of Membership, but she does not...

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Hudson's criticism of "Percy Wynn" was a strong factor in inducing Finn to publish it in book form. A.J. Schiml of N apoleon, Ohio is the publisher. Finn encloses information for a notice of the book in the Ave Maria. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Finn inquires if Hudson received his manuscript entitled "Percy Wynn". :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Finn asks Hudson to forward him a copy of the Ave Maria containing an article by Maurice Francis Egan. He has been thus far too pressed to forward Hudson anything. Finn asks Hudson to notice the new edition of Percy Wynn in the Ave Maria. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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The President and Faculty of St. Xavier College thank Onahan for his donating to the Library the "Proceedings of the Catholic Congress." :: IX-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

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Finnegan sends a change of address. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Finnegan thanks Hudson for the gift. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Bishop O'Hara suggests names of Catholic laymen qualified to prepare papers for the Congress. Finnen list them for Onahan.

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Finnerty encloses $7.50 for three subscriptions to Freeman's Journal. He expresses regret at his small club, but states that he hopes to enlarge it shortly. Finnerty feels the Freeman's Journal should be in every Catholic home. He wishes McMaster a long life to carry out his good work. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Finney writes a letter of introduction for Thomas Francis Meagher's son, of the same name, who has become an actor. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents "Reflections and suggestions in regard to what is called the Catholic Press." Proofs from the "Metropolitan," Baltimore, Maryland, Vol. IV, no. 11 given to Finotti by John Gilmary Shea, Dec. 2, 1872—the corrections are in Archbishop John Hughes' hand, Finotti thinks. Proofs included with notes. Finotti notes that to understand these proofs, John R. Hassard 's life of Hughes must be read. The speech is republished in Kehoe's collection of Hughes' works. Aequitas published an answer to...

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After Purcell's encouraging words sent by Father Francis J. Pabisch he shall hesitate no longer but will leave for St. Mary's during Easter Week. The thought of a peaceful and devout life after thirty years of having been tossed on the high seas makes him very happy. :: II-5-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Finotti thanks Clarke for the very interesting pamphlet on Gladstone. What a strange situation the Church is in because of the persecution our Holy Mother is suffering. Moreover, where in the stage of persecution for the last 19 centuries could it be said as now, the powers of hell have been so let loose. The United States has deceived itself in the boast of the Church flourishing in the brick and stone of our churches an institutions. Meanwhile they pay the devil a percentage of half...

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He asks if he may send McFarland a copy of "Excerpts etc." according to the wishes of Chev. Marietti of Propaganda Fide. If McFarland wants it he will send his name to Marietti. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Finotti has been confined to his bed for three weeks past and does not think he will be able to attend to his duties for another ten days. Then the retreat will begin on August 7, so that he cannot get ready for the days agreed upon for Confirmation. He begs McFarland to cancel the engagement, and he will write or call on him to agree on another day. He hopes he has not troubled the Bishop. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He calls McFarland's attention to the date McFarland agreed to come to give Confirmation, the 29th. Finotti asked for the 27th, the 29th is a week day and he would not have a third of the Confirmandi. He hopes he has not embarrassed the Bishop. If the Bishop has agreed to go elsewhere the 27th he asks him to make his own appointment. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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With satisfaction Finotti introduces to McFarland the Rev. Mr. Dimon who has just severed his connection with the Congregationalist Society and accepted a Professorship in the Protestant College at Providence. He leaves a void there that cannot easily be filled. None regret his departure more than Finotti. There is compensation in that while Finotti loses, Dimon will gain the friendship of McFarland. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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According to his request yesterday he reminds McFarland of his promise to give Confirmation in his parish. It must be on a Sunday. He has two churches and the sacrament must be given in both. The time will be between now and September 1. He would like August 20, the octave of Assumption which is the titular of his church in Brookline. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.