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Scope and Contents With what pleasure he saw again their beloved Lyons two years ago. He went to assist at the consecration of their good friend Bishop Dufetre. He spent two days at Montbrison and officiated in Father Crozet's church. He even stopped a few hours at Chateau Sury where they talked of Blanc with so much affection. Donnet is grieved over all the administrative difficulties Blanc has had. Here they have the big question of freedom of instruction which is far from being solved. There is nothing to...

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The enclosed letter, with recommendations by Donnet's vicars general, Will tell Blanc the object of this appeal. When will they see Blanc again? Blanc will find many changes here as well as at Lyons. A.L.S. Enclosure:

Scope and Contents Already many bishops have responded to his appeal for aid for the orphans of war in troubled France. The Cardinal Archbishop of Dublin, the Archbishops of Tuam and Quebec and the bishops of Limerick, Saint Gall, Tournay and Kildare have come to his aid with offerings for the innocent victims of the war. They have sent aid to the bishops of the afflicted departments for these orphans. Donnet himself has admitted to his orphan asylum those children who had no other place to go. But the...

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Donnet hastens to thank Purcell for his offering of 250 francs for the poor orphans of the war. Thanks to the generosity of the American bishops they are able to collect the orphans and keep them from misery and impeity. :: II-5-e A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father James J. Malavergne, priest of the diocese of Agen, spent some time at Bordeaux as a schoolmaster. The pastor of St. Louis Church wants Donnet to recommend the priest to Blanc and ask him to allow him to say Mass in his diocese. Will Donnet and Blanc not see each other during the year? Last year Donnet made a trip to their common fatherland, where Blanc was not forgotten among old friends. The Bishop of Amiens spent several days in October with Donnet; he is expecting the Bishop of...

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Donohue sends $1 as dues from her mission group to aid the Indian Missions. She lists the names of 15 contributors and feels sure that everyone will see the need soon. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Enclosed is an article from the "Byron and Ogle Co(unty) Express," Since there is a forgery in regard to the Catholic Congress. Donohue thinks that were Onahan to send a letter to the fellow who printed the trash, he would be inclined to publish it. Also, he should mail a copy to T.O. Johnson, mayor of Oregon, Ill(inois), who is the owner of "The Reporter" and will insert it. Oregon and Byron are adjoining towns. It is evident that "The Express" has been imposed upon by some rascal, who...

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Donohue will attend the (Columbian) Catholic Congress as a delegate from St. Mary's parish.

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They solicit the printing of pamphlets, stating prices for various sizes.

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Acknowledging Onahan's circular of the 9th, Bishop (William McCloskey) names Daniel Dougherty of Louisville, Kentucky as vice president from the Diocese of Louisville; but declines to send names of "leading Catholics" as it might seem odious.

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She enclosed $1.80, from a band already acknowledged, for April, May, June, and July. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Donovan requests Hudson say a Mass for her intention. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Donovan asks McMaster if the assertion in Gladstones' Pamphlet is true, that the Hierarchy of the Roman Communion, in its pastoral address to the clergy and laity of Ireland, dated Jan. 25, 1823, declared on oath, that the Infallibility of the Pope was not an article of Catholic faith and hence did not require belief. By answering this question Donovan believes that McMaster will refute a base calumny against the Irish priests. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Donovan became proprietor of the Harp in November, but he has a delapidated copy of the October issue which he sends Hudson. Next time he writes to Montreal, he will ask Mr. Gillies to send Hudson a respectable copy of the October number. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Bishop McMahon forwards a list of delegates from his diocese to the Columbian Catholic Congress. There are some others who might want to go, if so, Onahan will be notified.

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He sends the names of three more delegates to the Columbian Catholic Congress from the Diocese of Hartford, Connecticut.

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Because Bishop (McMahon) died, the list of delegates may be confused. They are listed again.

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He feels ashamed for not writing before this. He had a very good time this summer and is now lonesome for Notre Dame. He is day clerk in his father's hotel. He likes the job but oh the town. Such a difference between there and st. Paul! Patterson an old N.D Boy wished to be remembered to Edwards.

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He had given up all hopes of hearing from Edwards. How lonesome it is! If he was at Notre Dame, he would be going to St. Mary's about this time. He had to laugh when he heard George Wilson was married. He used to say he would rather work than go to school.

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Donovan submits a few notes for the "Catholic Church News" column taken from the Boston Herald. He requests an exchange of the Ave Maria for the Boston Herald. :: X-3-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Donovan submits a story for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Donovan submits a story for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Donovan's article "A Bostonian In New York" was published in the July number of Donahoe's Magazine. It is about Castle Garden and the late Father John J. Riordan. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The writer encloses $1.00 for Mt. Carmel, hoping to be remembered in prayers. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Doogan has just received Blanc's letter which informs him that Mr. Rush lost his on the boat. The sum was $20. The letter was for Father Stephen Rousselon requesting him to add $30 and get a draft on an Irish or English bank in the name of Father John McKenna of County Derry. The sum is for M'Davitt. As Doogan believes M'Davitt has already received it out of the $2000 from Mexico, he thinks it prudent to place it in M'Kenna's hands. Doogan would be glad to know if there is a vcessel for...

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Blanc's letter of the 4th reached Doogan yesterday. Doogan has an opportunity through Mr. Ryan, a young lawyer, of informing Blanc that he can find a tailor to make him a cassock. He asks Blanc to send some cloth. Judge Boué, one of the trustees is going to New Orleans. :: V-4-k A.L.S. 2PP. 4TO.

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Blanc has forgotten to send an ordo. He asks Blanc to forward one and a Catholic Almanac. He received the clothes and books. He hopes Father Jeanjean is now well., P.S. Blanc is to inform Doogan if the Council of Trent has been received in his diocese. How should Doogan act with regard to some Catholic ladies who have been married to Protestants by the judge. They are French Creoles and live about 16 miles from town. :: V-4-l A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

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Doogan asks Blanc to order a box of bread for him as he has but a few hosts. He will start early tomorrow for one of his missionary stations so asks Blanc to excuse his not giving some intelligence respecting his parish. :: V-4-l A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Doogan understands from Mrs. Biosssat that there is a parcel for him on board but the boat is discharging her cargo some distance down the river and is returning this evening to New Orleans. The trustees are living out in the pine woods but Doogan expects to have an interview with them shortly. He is well pleased with the family to whom Blanc recommended him. He celebrated Mass in the new church last Sunday; if Blanc will allow him to he will make a mission through the most thickly settled...

Scope and Contents Having returned from a short mission Doogan briefly gives Blanc its results. He met with the kindest reception and success beyond expectation. The assembly was large; some came nearly twenty miles. They would build a small church if he would promise to visit them once a month. The place is about 16 northeast. Doogan baptized 26 on Tuesday and three the following morning before he started. Three Protestants made application for baptism; he left a catechism. Doogan's congregation in town is...