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The corrected proof shows an improvement. Moeslein is getting the music sheet published by R. A. Saalfield. Moeslein offers to do anything else in the line of composing music for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Moeslein is flattered by Hudson's opinion of composition efforts. He will send to Hudson a copy of the following pieces; Homo Dei; Vision of the Wounds; and Three Sacred Pieces. He regrets that he can send but one copy of Vision of the Wounds. Richard Saalfield and Messers I. Fischer Brothers are the publishers of Moeslein's compositions. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Moffitt asks McMaster to correct the mistake made in the Freeman of August 28, 1886, crediting Moffitt with only $1.00 for Mount Carmel, when he sent $10.00. P.S. He signified in his former note he wished the offering to be acknowledged. Enclosure: a clipping crediting a "friend of Mount Carmel", Wiskesbarre, with $1.00. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Moffitt announces that he sent two barrels of sweet potatoes, one to McMaster and one to Mr. Howell. Moffitt fears that Howell is either sick, or out of the city, as he has not heard from him for 20 days. Moffitt asks that McMaster consider both barrels his own, if he has not heard from Howell. Moffitt, who has received no answer to letters, feels that Howell must have left for the South unexpectedly, upon the arrival of Mr. Davis, his brother in law, P.S. Moffitt signs a slip turning...

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Moffitt requests a copy of the Ave Maria. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Moffitt protests against the publishing of the story "Elaine", which appeared in the Ave Maria, in book form. At the same time the story appeared in the Ave Maria during the summer of 1882, two friends of his, cousins to one another developed a great attachment for one another and wished to marry. Relatives of both protested and attempted to break the association, claiming the marriage would bring only misery. While the Church grants dispensations for such marriages, it does so only...

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Mohan sends McMaster $5 as a donation to the Indian Missions. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo

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Mohan sends McMaster $2.02 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. She lists the 34 contributors of the money. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Father Kelly has found that their Church has a heavy debt and needs repairs. He has devised a plan which is set forth in the enclosed circular to raise funds. They are advertising in street cars and papers. Mrs. Mohun would like to have the Ave Maria publish an advertisement to get aid to pay all the debts and make all necessary repairs on the church. Louis Mohun has a good place - forty naval officers head the expedition. They say that he will make a fine engineer. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 8pp....

Scope and Contents Does Hudson think Father Edward Sorin would endorse this paper because Dorsey Mohun is the grandson of Mrs. Anna Hanson Dorsey . Mohun would be grateful to Sorin if he endorsed. President Rutherford Hayes is interested and will present the paper when it is ready to his excellency. Mohun thinks her mother's long service to the Irish and Catholics ought to make her son welcome in Belfast. Hudson is asked not to speak of this to Mrs. Dorsey or Nellie for Mohun wishes to surprise them....

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Mohun is making a Catholic Christmas calendar which will contain quotations of such men as Longfellow and Tennyson. She hopes Hudson will undertake the printing job of the new calendar. If the proposal is acceptable, Mohun will send the month of May for Hudson to examine. She also has a Kempis Calendar. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 7pp. 12mo.

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Hudson made an error in dating his letter of recommendation February 2nd instead of April. Since Dorsey's application is dated February 14, she has been advised to get another letter of recommendation from Hudson. With the new endorsement on Notre Dame stationery, Father Edward Sorin's C.S.C. autograph should appear with his title of Superior-General. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The undersigned will not stand any longer for present affairs., They have been told that the temporary church and school are to be, torn down and a new building erected downtown. They now say "stop", to some designing men. There will be no peace and union unless they, have Father Peter Kindekens. If they can have him they will not, object to a church downtown. Let him handle it and let his brother, Father Joseph Kindekens, attend to spiritual affairs. Father Peter, will not live long unless...

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A short time before Lefevere's death, they, at his request, bought a house for a parsonage. Lefevere had promised them a priest at the first opportunity. The house is now vacant and they have an opportunity to rent it. They are about 50 families. note in Hennaert's hand: Do not rent the house…Priest will be sent as soon as possible. :: III-2-l A.L.S. French 4pp. 12mo.

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Father Molon asks that McMaster open a list of the names of priests who will have courage enough to protest against the letters of the Archbishops John Baptist Purcell of Cincinnati and Peter Richard Kenrick of St. Louis. He offers to head the list gladly. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father Molon asks that McMaster investigate the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York, to see if this is a reliable company. He does not wish to be deceived as he has been asked to insure his life. He is overjoyed that the doctrine of the infallibility of the Pope has been proclaimed. He feels that McMaster has done well in this Matter and he envys his glory. He hopes now that they the priests shall be allowed to read the Freeman's Journal. He also feels that as in the Council of...

Scope and Contents Molon sends McMaster a letter he has sent to President U.S. Grant, with permission to print it if he deems proper. Molon rebukes Grant for the assurances of American sympathy he has given to the Prussian legation in regard to the war between France and Prussia. Molon as a Catholic priest and as a Frenchman upbraids Grant for ungratefulness to a nation which aided in the Revolutionary war, and suggests that the statue of Lafayette in the Senate chamber be replaced by one of Arnold or...

Scope and Contents Molony asks McMaster to try and understand the purpose he has in writing. He states that the Archdiocese of New Orleans is a legal corporation with the Archbishop Napoleon J. Perche as its president, and as such he is liable to be sued in court. With all due praise to the Archbishop he is, nevertheless, not a business man. The affairs of the diocese are in a deplorable state. It is bankrupt and without credit. One parish has a debt of nearly $200,000 and the parishioners have no way of...

Scope and Contents Monaghan sends Lefevere for inspection a warranty deed which is to be sent back to Flint to be registered according to law. There is a mortgage of $200, $100 of which was to have been paid on February 2 and the other hundred on November 1. Mr. Howard from whom he bought the place, came to demand his money and stated that he would foreclose if not paid in eight days. Monaghan things it advisable to pay as soon as possible as he understands that Howard is much embarrassed. Monaghan has...

Scope and Contents Monaghan encloses the deed not with letter of that place which is duly registered and written word for word according the the deed he received from Howard and written by Edward H. Thomson, attorney, and the stakes duly defined by Mr. Pane; the taxes also paid for the year. He has tried to get exemption from taxes but has not succeeded as yet. He has taken the pledge and told the congregation what Lefevere directed him. All seems to go on well, even old Mrs. Hubbard and some of her family...

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Monaghan sends $2.70 as dues from his mission group to aid the Indian Missions. He lists 15 contributors and sends $3 to renew his subscription to the Freeman's Journal. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The writer sends a couple of articles which he thinks McMaster might print. The Jesuit corrects somewhat the miscellany reprinted in the Truth Teller and in it Bishop Benedict Fenwick gives his account of the Council of 1829. He asks McMaster to preserve the articles, which he may not print. He is busy as a bee arranging his "Museum" in all its departments; much material he has left with Fr. McClellan and some in Yorkville and New York City. His hardest task is to arrange and sort the...

Scope and Contents The writer sends a couple of articles which he thinks McMaster might print. The Jesuit corrects somewhat the miscellany reprinted in the Truth Teller and in it Bishop Benedict Fenwick gives his account of the Council of 1829. He asks McMaster to preserve the articles, which he may not print. He is busy as a bee arranging his "Museum" in all its departments; much material he has left with Fr. McClellan and some in Yorkville and New York City. His hardest task is to arrange and sort the...

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Gallagher's letter of Nov. 11, 1884 has been snowed under, hence the delay. Monett takes pleasure in sending a trip pass New York-to-Albany to the Freeman's Journal. A.L.S. To this is added a note by Gallagher informing John that his pass is here. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He received the note last evening and would have answered before but he did not see the man deliver the note. The list has been prepared for some time. They agreed on the need of reading matter but delayed in the hope of seeing him again. They want him to be comfortable while in Rome and are sorry they are so useless. Today he heard that F. Curry had arrived and since F. Quinn intended to come with him he is anxious to know if he has arrived. He adds a list of the books they have acquired....

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Mary Monnin sends McMaster 25¢ as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. She lists the 11 contributors of the money, and all promise to say the Hail Marys. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 3p. 12mo.

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Mary Monnin sends 10¢ dues from a mission group to aid the Indian Missions. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Monohan sends McMaster $20.00 as subscription fees to the Freeman's Journal for eight new subscribers who are listed along with four who are cancelling their subscriptions. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Monroe acknowledges the receipt of and extends thanks for the letter and back copies of the "Freeman's Journal" sent by Murphy. He had expected this letter because he has received letters from Father James Roosevelt Bayley Bailey as well as one from the Archbishop John Hughes through Bayley. He comments on Murphy's letter. He sympathizes with Murphy over the loss of the latter's father but is glad he repented before he died. Monroe states that they are expecting but as yet have received...

Scope and Contents Monroe wanted to see McMaster before he left the United States but was unable to do so. He would like to have a year's subscription to the Freeman's Journal but has no money available. He would like to have, however, a parcel of papers sent by any clipper vessel to Macao in the care of the American Consul. He would like to see any back copies of the Journal since the last of April. Monroe is unable to give McMaster any information concerning this expedition for publication but on his...