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Purcell will be much pleased to learn that matters are going well in Cleveland and unless certain individuals interfere, will continue to do so. Bishop Amadeus Rappe left Cleveland last night. This morning informed by certain proceedings, Hannin writes to the bishop the following letter.

Scope and Contents Hannin thanks Purcell for the pains he has taken to inform him of his brother's John Hannin proceedings. Hannin was kind to his brother until his conduct became such as the force him to end all intercourse. Father Hannin says he paid his brother's expenses at Holy Cross College for three years and has been in other respects very liberal. He asks Purcell to pay no further attention to him. Father JohnQuin of whom Purcell speaks is a member of the diocese and a pious man. Bishop Amadeus Rappe...

Scope and Contents Having written to Purcell yesterday he will be brief in answering Purcell's letter of the 18th. The scandals spoken of by Mr. Robinson exist only in his imagination, and if laymen keep within their sphere the scandals spoken of will not have a wider range. Hannin has not promised to write to Rome and Robinson's object is to find out what he intends to do. What he knows he will explain to Purcell and any action will be in accordance with Purcell's instructions. "That you cannot correspond...

Scope and Contents Hannin thanks Purcell for sending him Father J. Daudet's letter and sending his reply to him. Since Purcell has left the delivery of the answer optional, he will keep it for a few days until he can show that the statements are incorrect. Hannin was pained to see another article from H.C. in the Cleveland Leader . He would have replied but he knew that Purcell had called the attention of BishopAmadeusRappe to them, and he supposed Rappe would publish a card declaring the charges against...

Scope and Contents Hannin has been visiting the western part of the diocese and found Purcell's letter on his return. He is grateful to General Wiliam Rosecrans for his favorable report on the condition of the church in Cleveland and to Purcell for sending it on. He has not met the General and is sorry that he could not entertain him as his devotion to the church deserves. Hannin did not publish the communication he read to Purcell because on his return from Cincinnati he found that the people paid no...

Scope and Contents Frequent complaints have been made to Hannin concerning certain religious communities in Cleveland, including the superioress of the Ursuline Convent and in Hannin's opinion with some reason. These religious have interferred in the difficulties of the diocese and their religious spirit has suffered from their devotion to BishopAmadeusRappe . Bishop Rappe had been a father to them and they are grateful, but they should not carry this to the detriment of religion. Hannin thinks he will invite...

Scope and Contents Hannin sent by express to Purcell the documents concerning the removal of Father J. Daudet . They are lengthy because Hannin thought a full statement necessary. The more Purcell knows Daudet, the more he will be convinced that he was not the man for Newburgh. He wishes Purcell would appoint some prudent person of Purcell's diocese to accompany him on the investigation of the Ursuline Convent . He must inquire into spiritual matters and in the investigation and in case questions are asked, he...

Scope and Contents As in his last letter Hannin thanks Purcell for the opportunity of knowing and meeting Father J. Daudet's misrepresentations. Nationality is a thing that never enters his views and neither directs nor controls his actions. Purcell knows that he has never been connected with the troubles of the diocese and in all disputes has taken the part of Bishop Amadeus Rappe . For this reason he was not a favorite with the Irish priests who consequently have not approved his appointment. Having lived in...

Scope and Contents The move Purcell spoke of is in the right direction. Bishop John Henry Luers sent Hannin a copy of acts passed by the Illinois legislature. Hannin would take no action without consulting Purcell, and is pleased that his plan meets with Purcell's approval. He thinks it best to consult the senior priests of the diocese who will be pleased and can influence their representatives. Bishop Amadeus Rappe is selling much real estate and this is causing much comment. It would be more prudent to...

Scope and Contents Hannin thanks Purcell for giving him the decision of the Cardinal prefect. Much of his trouble was caused by pretended friends to Bishop Amadeus Rappe who sought to show that there could be no peace until he was returned to the diocese. But he does not say that this was with the knowledge or consent of Rappe. As to forwarding the name of a priest, he is so little acquainted with the priests that he thinks it wisest for him to say nothing. He will pray and ask others to pray. The selection...

Scope and Contents Hannin had hoped that the suspension of Father E.M. O'Callaghan would bring the other 5 priests to their senses. But this is not the case, as they are going through the diocese asking priests to sign a petition for O'Callaghan. This plan might be very well in others but in them it is as bad as O'Callaghan's since they attack the principle of church government. Hannin asks Purcell if it would not be well to force them to retreat and repair the damage done. He has drawn up a form of retraction...

Scope and Contents Hannin thanks Purcell for his advice and the reply to Father W. Gibbons . However these men do not seem disposed to remain quiet. He has just received a petition from them asking a trial for Father E.M. O'Callaghan and also a notice that a copy of it has been sent to Purcell and the bishops of the province. He suggests that it would be better to have the other affidavits examined by a person appointed by Purcell and the judgment they deserved passed on them. Then Hannin would demand that...

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Hannin is sorry the appointment has not been made but glad that the Father E.M. O'Callaghan is to be investigated. He hopes that Purcell will be present for the investigation so that he can see in whose name he has acted. He is not afraid of O'Callaghan, although he made threats after his suspension. He would be in Cincinnati today but for the snow. He will probably see Purcell tomorrow. When he wrote last he was unwell but is much better now. :: II-5-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Hannin thanks Purcell for the kind manner in which he spoke of him to Cardinal Alexander Barnabo. The parties that robbed Father F. Westerholt were not Irish but those caught are German. He thanks Purcell for nothing some mistakes in his letter, since he wrote it in haste. He will go to Cincinnati before many days. :: II-5-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Hannin has learned today that certain gentlemen, claiming to be Rappe's friends, and acting in his name have called on certain ladies to obtain the substance of certain confessions with a view to destroying the accusations made against him in Rome. Religion must suffer from such proceedings. If Rappe feels that injustice has been done him, there are other remedies without recourse to such means. Hannin asks why Rappe did not appeal or ask to have an ecclesiastical court in Cleveland. Rome is...

Scope and Contents Hannin received Purcell's letter appointing him administrator of Cleveland the day before. His delay should not surprisePurcell. He thanks Purcell for his confidence in him. The diocese is much distracted. He knows the causes and will try to remove them in such a way as to create no excitement. Administration is always difficult. Here the diocese is composed of different nationalities. Nationality has been less central with him and wherever he has been the Germans were as much attached to...

Scope and Contents Through others John Hannin has asked his brother, Father Edward, for $100 which he owes him for services in the school last year. He will ask him personally, and if his brother denies the matter he will have recourse to other means. First he will refer him to a "Committee". He wants money, but can wait until his brother's successor obtains it, what he wants is a settlement. While he congratulates his brother on his promotion he regrets that he goes into his new office conscious that he...

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The Chicago Evening Post is making a special offer to librarians of its Friday Literary Review, stating it and asking Edwards to give the offer his careful consideration. :: XI-2-m L.S.(Typed) 1p.

Scope and Contents The Catholics in Dorr wanted a priest and have one in their midst. Byron and Salem were to concur. Earlier three churches were built in Dorr, Byron and Salem and a rift developed. First under Father Martin Marco and then under Father Ferdinand Allgayer, the proposition was made for the one church on the land of Mathias Herick in Dorr. The parish in Dorr agreed with the bishop; Salem and Byron did not. Thereupon the bishop through Allgayer made it known that the central church in Dorr would...

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Catholic Congress delegates will be granted a one and one third rate reduction upon complying with listed instructions. Railroad Correspondence. :: IX-1-a Printed 1p. 8vo.

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Mrs. Harden sends McMaster $7.25 for mission dues to aid the Indian Missions, and lists 15 contributors among whom is Reverend Thomas McGovern. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12 mo

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He asks McMaster to send the Journal to John O'Hara and that if it is convenient, also to send him a vial of Lourdes water. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He has been snowed in several times this winter. His father is in poor health and he supposes that will be his (Ad's) last year on the road. He has made many friends. Grace is coming to visit his mother and he does not know how he will handle Daisie. He hopes Edwards will visit hime this summer. He trusts that Edwards is in good health and is dispending knowledge with that smiling grace.

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He leaves for Cincinnati Friday and will return by way of Detroit. He will be glad to welcome Edwards about the end of the month if he comes to St. Paul. If not, he will see Edwards some time in Chicago. :: XI-2-f A.L.S. 2pp.

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It has been a very lively winter, he has danced until it has grown to be like work. His Block River Falls idol is broken. They are about to move their store.

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Hardenburgh and his companion, Captain Dawson, leave tomorrow for Rome. He describes his visit to Paris, including a demonstration by 20,000 workers led by the anarchist, Louise Michel, which was broken up by 600 mounted police. Coming from London they met Bishop John Cuthbert Hedley, O.S.B., who was on his way to Rome. He promised to aid them while they were in Rome. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 8pp. 8vo.

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Hardenbergh is engaged. His parents returned from their trip and his father is not in good health. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Hardenburgh thanks Hudson for the copy of "Lepers of Molokai". His visit at Notre Dame was pleasant. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Hardenbergh thanks Hudson for his rememberances. The Governor has been sick and the holidays do not seem like holidays. He anticipated visiting Columbus, Ohio and stopping at Notre Dame on his return. However, things being as they are, Hardenbergh has not been able to get away. This has been an awful year for business. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Hardenbergh's parents have returned, which makes him feel like a decent member of society, because he had become tired of boarding. The next time his parents go away Hardenbergh will be forced into matrimony in self-defense. During his father's absence, Hardenbergh had complete charge of the business. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.