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Dallas has written Father Thomas Walsh, C.S.C., to tell him that his godson, Willie Masi, will appear at Notre Dame in November. He asks Hudson to guide the boy. Though Dallas reads the Scholastic each week he has failed to see Montrose Graham 's name in the Roll of Honor. Sister Mildred at Austin writes enthusiastically about Elsie Dallas :: X-2-h A.L.S 4pp. 12mo.

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Dallas received a letter from Sister Sienna at Austin dated the 27th stating that his daughter Marie could not be accommodated. This was after receiving a telegram from Sister Mildred, now visiting Notre Dame, telling Dallas that his daughter was accepted at the academy in Austin. He would like clarification of this confusing situation. If his daughter must be taken to Washington he wishes Sister Florentine would be transferred there. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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He leaves tomorrow under orders for Fort Lyon, Colorado. Hudson's letter was received this morning and he will answer it at his new post. They have no resident priest, but a Jesuit missionary from Pueblo, Colorado, will visit them. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Dallas has seen Captain E. Butler 's paper on the Indian question, but there is an answer, Dallas believes in the United States Service Magazine which he will send Hudson. He is on his way to Washington and plans to leave his girls with Sister Perpetua . Dallas would like to send his daughter Marie to Austin, Texas to have the benefit of Sister Florentine 's instruction, but Sister Mildred sent word that they could not take them. He wishes Sister Florentine could be transferred to Holy...

Scope and Contents Dallas states that his children's letters indicate that his not writing has not caused Hudson to think he had given up. He has enjoyed two articles of Hudson's about Army chaplaincies. Dallas has written twice an article on this subject but never sends it to Hudson as he feels his efforts are inadequate. He is sending something with this letter and wants Hudson to correct it resting assured that Dallas will approve anything he does. He thanks Hudson for the remembrance of his girls, as...

Scope and Contents Father T Walsh writes that Montrose Graham is again beginning college. The matter of his family relations is very sad. Commander Graham's domestic affairs are common gossip in Washington. Montrose was disowned by his father and given over to the guardianship of Miss Margaret G. Meade . The boy ran away once, but came back after a coasting trip to Boston. This letter is written because he does not want Willie Masi to associate with Montrose who might be a bad influence on Willie. Since...

Scope and Contents Hudson's letter of the 21st telling of Montrose Graham's death has brought grief to him and Mrs. Dallas. He had previously written to Capt. Duncan Graham asking him to reconsider his action and admit Montrose once more to the family circle. He answered that he could not receive Montrose until he had earned his pardon. Dallas feels grateful for the part he played in getting the boy back to Notre Dame where he could make his peace with God. He hopes Hudson had a happy Christmas and thanks...

Scope and Contents The area in which Dallas is located has not been visited by cyclones such as Mississippi experienced. He has sent an order for a stone for William Montrose Graham 's grave, which Margaret G. Meade desires placed. Bishop Joseph Macheboeuf visited the post recently. He left a young French priest, Father Baugelin at West Las Animas. Dallas thinks he will be recalled because he is certain of only $15 per month and it will cost him $26. Hudson has no idea how the army suffers from want of...

Scope and Contents Mrs. Dallas at Clark heard from Hudson and he will answer the letter. Dallas had a most tiring trip the McKavett via San Antonio. He should be in command of this post. The one in command is his junior in rank but 4 years his senior in age. Dallas describes the new post and believes it to be much superior to Clark. The climate must rouse latent wickedness as many men get into trouble and there is so much court-martialing. The blacks have terrible dispositions and officers fear to leave...

Scope and Contents Received the "Sun" and the marked letter of Bishop Whipple . The Regular Army was not responsible for the butchery of the Indians by Anthony, who was commissioned by the governor of Colorado. The terrible affair under Wassells in Wyoming was unavoidable as the duty lay before Wassell. The whole treatment of the Indians is sickening. The responsibility is with the government as treaties are made only to be broken. The appointment of the agents under the cloak of religion aids the...

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Dallas has received Hudson's letters and papers. He has been saving some time for writing for Hudson but he has been busy with court martials trying three officers for misconduct. He is glad none of them belong to his regiment. They are to have Father Ferdinand Wolf, O.S.B., there the latter part of the month to say Mass enroute to Fort Elliot and on his return. He thanks Hudson for saying Mass for the late Mrs. de Frondat. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. crown 8 vo.

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Dallas commends Hudson on the wonderful suggestion he had in the Ave Maria and is sending his mite and hopes that all who read the Ave Maria will do the same and that they will soon see Notre Dame rise from its ruins. P.S. He thanks Hudson for the South Bend paper and the proof of the Ave Maria. He asks that his name not be mentioned in connection with the enclosed. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp.. crown 8 vo.

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His wife has just returned from Washington bringing the last Scholastic with her. In it they saw where Hudson has been ill from a fall. He asks Hudson to send the Scholastic and the Ave Maria to his new address and tells him that he will do anything in the city that Hudson may want done. He is going to "report" the Cathedral again. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He thanks Hudson for the vegetable bearing Register he received. He gave it to Mrs. Dallas for whom it no doubt was intended. He sends Hudson a marked Mirror that is probably on Hudson's exchange list. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2 pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He is troubled with two matters regarding the enclosed. It is too long and it looks unfinished and Mrs. Dallas says it is full of repetitions. He sends it to Hudson for his careful proof and he may do as he chooses. Father J.A. Fanning of Fairbury, Illinois, has written to him for information regarding religion in the Army as he plans writing the question up in the public press. Dallas does not know what to do so he has referred him to the Ave Maria. If the Father isn't a subscriber, he...

Scope and Contents He attended the monthly meeting of the Superior Council of St. Vincent De Paul. He is a Vincentian Brother and is going to a meeting of the Catholic Union. Patrick V. Hickey has him in the harness for a story for the Catholic American. When the first number was about to appear a serial appeared, "The Catholic Fireside". The editors are Clancy and McCann and the subscription is a $1.00 Dallas advised Hickey to complete his plans carefully before publishing. Dallas wants Hudson to help...

Scope and Contents Hudson's note and the Ave Maria were received. The secular papers and Army journals promote him so he prefers to take congratulations whether or not he is promoted. His aunt directs her letters "Lt. Colonel." He is stirring up the Catholic Union about Army Chaplains and hopes to have the bill before Congress and then in the columns of the Army and Navy Journal. Mr. Churchill of the Union is to correspond with I.C.B.U. to make them change their tactics. A copy of the Ave Maria should be...

Scope and Contents Dallas encloses his last letter about chaplains and Hudson should send a copy to Father Fanning, Fairbury, Illinois. Dallas must abstain from tobaccos and finds it hard to write on any subject without his "narcotic". Dr. William H. Van Buren told Dallas he was suffering from rheumatic gout and says that he can cure him. He hopes Hudson had a glorious time on the 8th before the promulgation of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception. Mrs. Dallas sends her regards. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 4 pp. 8...

Scope and Contents He has received Hudson's letter with the proof. Snow is in the air and the ground is covered. Hudson should see the poor wretches in the city half clothed and begging on the street. The proof is being returned. Hudson should not compliment Dallas too much as he might hide is talents away as the man in the parable. Hudson should bind the Ave Maria as he has been doing. Dr. Van Buren told Dallas to offer up his abstinence from cigars as a sacrifice. His "speech" was a talk as the Catholic...

Scope and Contents Dallas thanks Hudson for the transcription of Father Gimal's ? note. Dallas did not accuse him of neglect. A friend of Dallas has given up his American voyage and gone to Germany where he will probably stay and be happy. He and Mrs. Dallas met a sister of the Holy Cross order who remembered Notre Dame with affection and expressed her desire that the order would be reunited either in France or America. How does Hudson like the "American"? Dallas told Hickey that he must make his paper...

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Dallas encloses $1 which Mr. Egan has informed him should be sent to Hudson for "Preludes." The book was obtained from Egan. The next number of "Illustrated Catholic American contains a sketch by Dallas. He asks Hudson to give his opinion of it. :: X-2-f A.L.S. Initialed 1p. 8vo

Scope and Contents "Ave Maria" received. Enclosed is the Constitution and a circular of the C.A.L.A. The latter Dallas would like notice in the "Ave Maria". Then the good souls could contribute to the object, sending their contributions to Dr. Havard. Did Hudson read F. Genes note to Dallas? Dallas believes he has contracted another marriage which will prevent his return. He has gone to Alsace. Professor Lyons is trying to obtain half fares over the Erie and Michigan Southern. Dallas could not back out...

Scope and Contents Hudson's letter received. Dallas has escaped colds so far and it is like spring. He is glad Hudson likes the plan of the Library Association. Henry Amy sent $100, J. K. O'Connor $25, and Bishop Corrigan $10. If it had not been for the Irish Gumari they would be authorized now to go ahead. Thanks Hudson for the "Ave Maria's" kind words. His children's semi-annual examination pleased Dallas; he discusses their progress. Dallas believes St. Mary's is nearer perfect as a girl's school than...

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Hudson's letter received today. Dallas has been called to Washington on business by wire today. He will be in Washington until March 2, when he will leave for South Bend. If Dallas is promoted he will go to San Felipe which is 165 mile from San Antonio and 35 miles from Brackettville, where Sadlier says there is a church. Old Mexico is 4 or 5 miles away. He will receive Hudson's congratulations when they meet. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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If Hudson thinks the remarks about the President and his appointing power had better be omitted, Dallas wants them cut out. He is nervous for fear he has gone too close to the mark. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. crown 8 vo.

Scope and Contents If Dallas has not written it is due to his change of residence and the yellow fever fright. He regrets to learn of the death of Professor Joseph Lyons which was announced in the New York Freeman's Journal. He notices that Maurice Francis Egan has joined the Notre Dame faculty and Dallas considers him a gain for he is a fine scholar and a true Catholic. Why did Dallas leave Zollwood and come here? Because he could not count on the regular visits of a priest and also discovered the title...

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Dallas submits some verses by Marie Dallas who adds a postscript commenting on the verses. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Dallas requests Hudson say a Mass for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Catherine Masi :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Dallas thanks Hudson for the copy of "The Lepers of Molokai", which was reviewed in the Catholic Review. Despite the frost, the firm of Howard Dallas lost but $250.00 in damage to their citrus trees. The colony has had an increase in population, principally hard working Germans and Irish, who have helped increase the colony's prosperity. Together with Colonel Alexander Lynch and the Postmaster, Dallas has started a real estate and insurance business. Bishop John Moore told Dallas that...

Scope and Contents Dallas is glad that Hudson has recovered from his illness. San Antonio is having a slight epidemic of bilious dysentery, but Dallas' family is in good health. After reading Hudson's advice he is obliged as a Christian to acquiesce but he is unable to act it out. If he did, Edmund Dunne would claim a triumph, which would have no fruit for himself or Dunne. Dallas is not the only one in the settlement for whom Dunne entertains a dislike. Hudson's letter reveals he understands Dunne's...