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The Ave Maria did not arrive this week until Monday. Father John.J Wernest ate of Paw Paw, died at St. Mary's hospital in Detroit yesterday. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents O'Boylan answers McMaster's letter of Mar. 14, insisting that he did not ask McMaster to defend him in the "Freeman", but simply because his Bishop has forbidden his writing in his own favor, he gave McMaster the facts of McDewitt's abduction in the hope that McMaster whom he has always regarded as a fearless journalist, would be able to correct some of the false statements in the secular press. O'Boylan was grossly libeled in the Eastern papers and the McDewitt case was falsely stated,...

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They frequently publish extracts from the Ave Maria in the "Morning News", and they ask Hudson to send a copy of the magazine. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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O'Boyle submits an article for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents The description of the chapel is exaggerated for it is dry and usable both in summer and winter. They are not bound to provide accommodations for soldiers, this is the responsibility of the Imperial Government. The military chaplain is one of O'Brien's priests but paid by the government. If the writer belongs in the United States, the comparison O'Brien would suggest his making is the fair way Catholic soldiers are treated by the British Army and the manner in which they are treated in...

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O'Brien thanks Hudson for the copy of the Ave Maria. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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O'Brien sends in $5.50 as yearly dues for the Indian Mission bands and lists as a contributor Rev. John Fitzgerald, B. D. Maloney and family, and himself and family. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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O'Brien thanks Hudson for the copy of the General Index to Brownson's Review. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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O'Brien thanks Hudson for his notice of the hospital. He is afraid Hudson put it on too thick. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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O'Brien gives Hudson instructions for reaching Kalamazoo, Michigan. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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O'Brien presents a copy of his latin book for young pupils. Any remarks Hudson wishes to make regarding the use of the work will be gratefully received. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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O'Brien asks McMaster to answer the above. No enclosure included. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents He invites McMaster to address the Rochester Circle of the Fenian Brotherhood at McMaster's earliest convenience. Knowing of McMaster's defense of Ireland they know he will not refuse to help them in her interest. For certain reasons, they do not advertise the lecture to be for the benefit of the Fenians, but on some Irish subject, making a distinction with but little difference. He asks McMaster to inform him as soon as possible regarding the time, terms, subject, etc. ` P.S. Their...

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O'Brien sends $1.00 for Mount Carmel and solicits prayers. P.S. he does not want his name published. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Mrs. O'Brien sends $5.40 as dues to aid the Indian Missions. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The writer sends $3.00 for Mount Carmel and names four contributors. :: I-2-g A.L.S? 1p. 16mo.

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Enclosed is an article for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Lefevere's reply has been given to him by the President Father Robert E. V. Rice, C.M.. O'Brien requests financial help to pay tuition and other expenses as he has no friends in this country. :: III-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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O'Brien, on eve of ordination, requests Hennaert to send money for a new cassock; his past kindness leads him to hope he will grant this last favor. His many favors cause him to regret Hennaert's retirement as Administrator; as Vicar General, O'Brien hopes to know him more intimately. :: III-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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When writing for adoption, O'Brien did not intend to trouble Lefevere with the enclosed bill for $120.80, but he is unable to pay it. Should Lefevere pay it, O'Brien, when ordained, will repay it. Already he owes Lefevere a deep debt of gratitude. The bill is enclosed. :: III-2-l A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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O'Brion has received Lefevere's letter informing him he will not pay what O'Brien owes there. He is instructed by his Superior to inform Lefevere of the expenses for the next year. He prefers to continue his studies there, but if Lefevere does not wish to pay expenses it is well for him to know before so that he can decide what course he will adopt. P.S. Father Robert E. V. Rice, C.M. sends a catalog. :: III-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents O'Brien has been asked by a large number of laymen and clergy if McMaster is in good health. He replies that he presumes McMaster is, since he has heard nothing to the contrary, and since the Hon. M.K. McGrath had see McMaster in New York and reported him as being remarkably well. O'Brien is also asked about John Alphonsus McMaster, who he is, and if he is "any good", to which he replies that if he were not "any good" he would not be on the Freeman's payroll. Regarding McMaster's...

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O'Brien would like to know if the manuscript that he sent was received. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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O'Brien submits a story. She has written pieces of poetry for different magazines, and would like to write or the Ave Maria, if she has the talent. A remuneration would be gladly accepted. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents O'Brien has just read McMaster's article, "Why the Irish Should Not Emigrate" and agrees with the opinions expressed in it. He has just returned from a trip in the South. While in Arkansas he found a town wherein people by the names of O'Brien, Welsh, and McCaffney, were Presbyterians instead of Catholics. In one place a Methodist Conference was held listing members by the names of Flanagan, Reilly, Ryan, and Hughes. In Hot Springs, Arkansas there are 5 newspaper establishments, one of...

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O'Brien compliments McMaster on the quality of the Freeman's Journal, and sends $3 for his subscription. He is interested in the school problem, as he has seven children, five of them girls. He hopes that the Journal will keep up the good work, and that McMaster will be spared for the least another twenty five years to continue his work. O'Brien hopes to see the day when the Journal will become a daily paper. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents In Conference with the members of the Press Committee and especially the agents of the Associated and United Press, they have definitely decided that it will be necessary for them to have copies of the papers to be read at the Catholic Congress by November 1, in order to have them printed a sufficient time in advance and sent out to the press associations' members. As they are not acquainted with the views of Brownson's committee and of the Advisory Committee on the subject of printing. They...

Scope and Contents They do not have a complete set of the Catholic Mirror. John B. Peet might have it. Peet will probably remember Mr. McEvoy . No one with the Baltimore Publishing Co. remembers McEvoy sufficiently to give particulars of him. O'Brien will have the old Mirrors looked over and any information will be sent on. O'Brien knows Father W.F. Clarke well because he has been his confessor for a number of years. Also he has known Clarke for more than a quarter of a century. A set of the Mirror might...

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O'Bryan, despite the unsettled conditions of his territory, has been able to secure 5 new subscribers to the Freeman's Journal and is promised subscriptions by 5 more. He sends McMaster $12.50 and names the subscribers. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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McCloskey put in an affidavit of defense in McMaster's suit against him, to the effect that the copy of McMaster's book account was not such an account that judgment could be had upon. He moved for judgment but the court held that the case would have to go to trial. He filed his declaration and is waiting for a plea. The case will go down for trial the moment it is at issue. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.