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At her suggestion a friend wrote the enclosed poem hoping that it would be suitable for the Ave Maria. Hudson's letter starting that her last poem has been lost found her in complete submission to the fate of circumstances since she herself doubted its aptness for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo.

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Donnelly sends the poem that Hudson requested. She is now engaged in writing the life of a famous Jesuit to which Archbishop Patrick John Ryan has given approval. Charles Warren Stoddard is regarded as the finest contributor to the Ave Maria. Donnelly is grateful to Brother Stanislaus Michael Kurowski for the gift of Father-General's picture. She sent Father Thomas Middleton, O.S.A., the article "Bees of Blessed Rita" to peruse. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Donnelly sends Benziger's announcement of the "Birthday Banquet", which is the work she presumes Hudson referred to. A demand has arisen for the publication of her poem "The Sisters" as the result of the recent marriage of one of the Misses Drexel and the reception by the other of the novice's veil. She inquires if Hudson would agree to republishing it. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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The Prioress of the Caremlite Convent, Boston, has urged Donnelly to write some lines on the prayer of St. John of the Cross. She sends some lines to the Ave Maria. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The enclosed sonnet no enclosure was intended for George W. Child' s own private pleasure but in view of Francis Anthony Drexel 's first anniversary on February 15 it seemed well to suggest its publication. Therefore Donnelly asked Childs for permission to retain the dedication to himself. Donnelly encloses Child's reply. McMaster is to send a copy to Childs and to the Misses Drexel. She addresses McMaster not being sure whether Maurice Francis Egan is at home. A.L.S. Enclosure:

Scope and Contents She asks McMaster to accept the accompanying copy of "The life of Father Barbelin, S.J.", whom McMaster probably remembers. She thinks the book will provoke some criticism, since local Philadelphia history is involved, and there are accounts of Father Barbelin' s Jesuit predecessors at St. Joseph's which differ from those of other historians. She is sure McMaster is on the side of right and justice, and asks him for a notice in his own style in the Freeman. She sends regards to Maurice...

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She will do her best to secure the relic for Edwards and will send to St. Joseph's for it. Martin I. J. Griffin ought to possess some relics of Bishop Michael Egan. If Edwards has a photo of the oil painting of St. Francis de Sales done by Gregori in their Cathedral, she will be obliged for a copy. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She sent Edwards' request to St. Joseph's, but she regrets to say that the dear old church is not the same to her as it used to be. The present pastor is a man of very narrow views. She does not except much from him. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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She sends a manuscript of Eliza Allen Starr entitled "Women in Art." Miss Starr presented it to her for the work she was compiling "Girlhood's Handbook of Woman." She informed her that it was ultimately intended for preservation in the Notre Dame archives.

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Miss Donnelly sent duplicate copies of her paper which is rather short, so that the sixteen pages of both copies may have been mistaken for a single copy.

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Donnelly acknowledges the receipt of the check. They entertained the Provincial of a religious order and several of his confreres. Their cottage is a central point for all visiting Fathers. Donnelly was glad to hear that Maurice F. Egan is escaping the hay fever at Hancock, Michigan. Sara Trainer Smith spent some weeks in an adjoining cottage. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Donnelly sends a tribute to our Lily Mother for the Ave. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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Miss Donnelly would like to know the day on which her paper, "Women in Literature" will be read before the Columb(ian) (Catholic) Congress. She may come to Chicago on that day. Compliments to Mary (Onahan).

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Donnelly encloses a poem for St. Teresa's tricentennial together with a poem for the Scholastic. The Carmelites of New Orleans have written often urging her to write something for the occasion. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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Donnelly encloses a few poems for the November issue. She is quite ill due to overwork because of writing two books. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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Donnelly encloses a poem in honor of St. Rita. In translating Father Cotta 's poem into English, Hudson should note that Donnelly substituted rhyme for the original blank verse. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Miss Donnelly sends copies of the paper she has prepared for the Columb(ian) Cath(olic) Congress. She shall go to New Jersey for the summer. Regards to Onahan's daughter.

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She thanks Hudson for his letter and the enclosure. She sends a hymn to be printed in the Notre Dame Scholastic magazine. In her opinion the Ave Maria is showing yearly improvement. She especially likes the new story, "A Pearl in Dark Waters". :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Printed letter concerning the proposed History of the Catholic Church in the United States by John Gilmary Shea . With the approval of Cardinal John McCloskey, Archbishops James Gibbons, John Williams, Patrick Ryan and Michael A. Corrigan, a committee of Corrigan, Monsignors William Quinn, Thomas Preston and Farley, Reverend Edward F. McSweeney and Robert Burtsell and Connelly are soliciting support for the project. The enclosure describes the proposed history in 5 volumes and offers a...

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Donnelly is requested by a family named Kelly to write concerning a draft for $30 sent to Blanc's care from Lexington. Mrs. Mary Kelly, who is now here, tells Donnelly that she stated to Blanc that she had been expecting a remittance from her children to enable her and family to go up to Independence. It seems the family left before the arrival of the draft and they ask Blanc to return it. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents It has been five months since Donnelly left Timon. After six years in a seminary he considered that he was sufficiently grounded in a spiritual life to stand alone but presumption deceived him. He looks forward to spending a few weeks with Timon in September. Since his arrival, he has not gone beyond the limits of the township, nor has his fellow laborer who was called twice to perform marriages. Father Ennemond Dupuy had four communicants this Easter and Donnelly had five. On the...

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Donnelly sends a subscription to the Ave Maria for Mrs. Donnelly. He offers to send extracts from his reading for the Ave Maria. Donnelly submits an extract from Mary Howitt. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Eleanor (C.) Donnelly will not be able to read her paper at the (Columbian Catholic) Congress because of bronchitis. Onahan is asked to get a substitute.

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They quote a price of $290 for binding 1500 copies of "A Short Cut to the True Church". :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 4yo.

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A bill for printing 1500 copies of "Short Cut to the True Church". :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Their bid corresponds with their memo of the estimate for printing 1500 copies of a book. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents He expresses his astonishment upon having the "Freeman's Journal" displaced by the "Freeman's Appeal" and of the explanation for the substitution as stated in the latter. He sympathizes with McMaster, at the outrage upon the freedom of discussion, and he admires McMaster's way in meeting the attack. The constitution and laws furnish the government with the power to censor communications with an enemy, with whom they are in war. He points out the importance and necessity of government...

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Donnelly is expecting a visit from Bishop Eugene O'Connell of Maysville, California. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Archbishop John Baptist Purcell was there several weeks ago; they talked of Blanc, why did he not come? He is not surprised at the straying of the one Blanc spoke of. His past record was so favorable that the Bishop of Belley had for two years permitted? him to exercise his ministry in Bordeaux where some of his family lived. The solitude of a country parish and the irreligious spirit? of the place caused his ruin. The conversion of such unfortunate ones is difficult. Blanc will recall the...

Scope and Contents The first affections of life are the sweetest and most lasting. Donnet has loved and revered Blanc for more than 30 years. Does Blanc ever come back to France? If he wishes to be one of the fathers of the Council of Bordeaux, Donnet invites him today. The bishops of the United States have long had this prerogative. This letter will be brought by one of Donnet's best diocesans whom he recommends. The enclosed letter no enclosure from the first president will tell better than Donnet can, what...