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They are sending McMaster 5 gallons of their oil. In agreement to McMaster's request, they enclose a circular which they hope will get a good notice. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Desmond understands that Thomas Barrett, the Roman Consul, is dead. Blanc is to let Desmond know into whose possession the archives and seal have fallen so that Desmond may appoint a consul at New Orleans. Desmond signs as Consul General of the Pontifical States. :: V-5-f A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Desmond acknowledges receipt of Blanc's letter of August 23. He now sends a commission to Blanc's friend Charles Daron as consular agent. As soon as Desmond hears from Rome he will send Daron's commission to the president. Desmond signs as Consul General of the Pontifical States. :: V-5-f A.L.S. 2pp 4to.

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The death of their Chargé d'Affaires at Rome has induced Desmond to renew his application to the government for the appointment. As Blanc gave aid on the former application, Desmond now solicits his recommendation with his senator and representative. :: V-5-j A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents At the suggestion of Bishop Fenwick Desmond has applied to be appointed Chargé d' affaires to the Court of Rome. He annexes a copy of the Bishop's letter to the Secretary of State. He hopes Blanc will send him a letter. He hopes the unanimous concurrence of the Bishops in recommending him will have a happy effect on the President of the United States. He looks to the support of the Bishops and Archbishop as he has by the office of Consul General of His Holiness let his professional business...

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Being absent from the city, engaged in a cause in New York, prevented a prompt answer to Blanc's letter of January 27, to thank him for the aid it must give to his application to the government. Successful or not, he deems it a fortunate event in his life that his application to be appointed the representative of his country at the Roman Court has shown him how promptly the Bishops have given their recommendations. :: V-5-i A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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The committee fear that they cannot arrange a successful lecture for Dr. Clarke prior to Nov. 8. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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He has requested that ten copies of "Mooted Questions of History" be sent to Lemmonier Library. They received the 1st volume of Brownson's Biography and gave it a column notice in the "The Catholic Citizen".

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Desmond sends a copy of "The Citizen" with a statement of the Marquette Statue Matter marked. In regard to this, Desmond asks Onahan to write personal letters to Senators Palmer and Vegas for action in the United States Senate.

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Desmond shall be in Chicago in early March, and will see Onahan in regard to the Catholic Press Convention, which he believes can be successfully arranged.

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Desmond returns Senator Vilas' letter. The Legislature passed the resolution Feb. 16. It should be on its may to the Senator now. To make matters sure, Desmond has written Gov(ernor) ( ) Peck.

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In a future issue of "The Catholic Citizen," a full description of the A(merican) P(rotective) A(ssociation) will be presented. Meanwhile, any information in regard to it will be gladly received. Onahan is asked about the movement in Chicago, and about the suggestion of a press convention. (Notice of article printed.)

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Desmond will call on Onahan on Sunday, if convenient for Onahan.

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Desmond wrote to Bourk Cockran but has received no reply. An invitation shall probably be extended to Bishop Keane if he does not hear from Cockran by July 1. The call for an Editorial Convention has received enough signatures to justify publishing it. He is waiting to ascertain whether some of the German Catholic papers will join in the Call. He hopes to see Onahan in Chicago July 2.

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He thanks Edwards for his kind words and work in the matter of Mooted Questions of History. The book is now handled by Marlier & Company, Boston. :: XI-2-e L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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Onahan is asked to attend to the matter of securing Hotel Headquarters for the Catholic Press (Convention). Gores or McCoys would be all right as well as the Palmer House, if the Columbus Club will permit use of one of their rooms.

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Desmond prefers the Grand Pacific (Hotel). Onahan is asked to make arrangements and notify Desmond.

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Desmond presented the matter contained in Onahan's letter to the Summer School Directory. It was then referred to (Father) Loughlin. Miss Conway is not present. He is called home and must pass through Chicago without shopping.

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Desnoyers requests a catalogue, for they have a thirteen year old boy, a half orphan, they wish to send to Notre Dame. Does Maurice Francis Egan ever lecture? Does the Marquis of Ripon write anything on Masonry since his conversion? :: X-3-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The collection last Sunday for the seminary amounted to $35. Desobry sends this amount by Mr. Kearney . The subscriptions for the church are going slowly. They will have a meeting soon and adopt a plan. :: VI-1-n A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents As a friend of the clergy and administrator with Blanc's approval, Desobry is forced to expose the troubles of Fathers Charles and Auguste Chambost . Since the fire of February 6, these men have called meetings of the administrators. All attention has centered on the church; Blanc was present the day of the contract; he knows the comments. This first difficulty overcome, it was their duty to provide for the needs of these men and theirs, 14 in number. It was necessary to activate the...

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Father Anduze, who brings this letter, is one of Despères' friends who has labored long in America and who is in Madrid in the interest of their king. Despères takes the occasion to congratulate d'Espagne on the pacification of Catalonia which was in great part d'Espagne's work. ` Copy French

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Despond encloses no enclosure the bill of lading on the Rubicon, Captain Thompson, which Perisse Brothers asked them to send. These packages are for Father Joseph Cretin, missionary at Prairie de Chien. :: V-4-m A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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They have addressed to Blanc two boxes for Mark A. Frenaye of Philadelphia sent by Choiselat Gallien. They contain candlesticks, sacred vessels, and books. They are on board the "Hudson," Captain Page. Enclosed in this letter is the bill of lading from Havre dated October 6, 1842. There is also a second copy of the letter mailed on the "Louis XIV." :: V-4-m A.L.S. French 5pp. 4to.

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A receipted bill for $9 for oats and hay. :: VI-1-f A. Receipt S. 1p. 16mo.

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Receipted bill for oats, corn, and hay. :: VI-1-e A. Bill s. 1p. 32mo.

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Receipted bill for $11.01 for hay, oats, and corn. :: VI-1-e A. Bill S. 1p. 32mo.

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Receipted bill for $9.05 for oats, corn, and hay. :: VI-1-e A. Receipt S. 1p. 16mo.

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Receipted bill for oats, corn, and hay. :: VI-1-e A. Bill S. 1p. 16mo.

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A receipted bill for $8.15 for oats, corn, and hay. :: VI-1-f A. Bill S. 1p. 16mo.