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Patrick C. Keely has not done a picture since 1850. Hickey has some facts of his life and a list of the principal churches Keely has built. They number over 700. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He lists a few facts in the life of Patrick C. Keely . Keely erected over 700 churches, also monasteries, schools, colleges. His modesty and goodness are well known. He attends Mass daily. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The full name is Patrick Charles Keely :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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His sister would have sent the picture long since, but had to go away to the country. He will send a copy of the etching that they had made for Right Reverend John Cardinal McCloskey's palace. It is after Healy's famous picture. The first number of the "Illustrated Catholic American" contains a full length picture of the Cardinal. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He asks Edwards to have the Scholastic people send to Miss Virginia Haigler a copy of the number containing the Mexican Bishop's Right Rev. Ignacio Montes de Oca y Obregon, of Linares, Mexico. address delivered at the Notre Dame commencement, June, 1884. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He calls his attention to an article in The Catholic Review on making some suggestions as to a course of Catholic reading for the average young man of intelligence. He requests some hints and suggestions as to the best books. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He is sorry to hear that Edwards is on the sick list. The selection was an advisable one. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Before Edwards goes, can he arrange for a day either at Coney Island, Glen Island or to see Mount Loretto? :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Mgr. Jacobini wrote that nothing can be done as to the title, as only one or two bishops supported the application with regard to making Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C., bishop. Hickey could not bear of anyone paying for his tickets. He sends his filial regards to Father Sorin. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He encloses a second letter from Rome. Edwards will see that he should have a stronger episcopal backing, at least that of the Archbishop of Cincinnati. Mgr. Germano Straniero was a little too fresh in his anticipations of what he could do. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Hickey refers to a Mr. Seymour, who had written to him using Onahan's name and asking for a place on Hickey's publication,"The Catholic Review" Hickey has work to be done, but he lacks money. He asks Onahan for advice, and his opinion on Mr. Seymour.

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He sends the printed sheets of the Historical Album of the Diocese of Brooklyn which he had the honor of preparing. It may be useful for the Museum. Edwards did not return to him Prior Glyn's letter. That was private. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He sends Edwards two etchings of the Cardinal Archbishop John McCloseky of New York. Except the one sent to the Cardinal, Edwards is the only one who has received one. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Hickey inquires if Hudson pays a uniform rate for short stories. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Hickey has been giving the Ave Maria a notice for the past ten days in the Catholic Review. He extends his regards to Father-General. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Such kind exaggerations as Hudson's come in with profit and encouragement. If he had the necessary capital, with God's help, he could accomplish much. Hudson should remember him in his prayers, especially next Tuesday, which will be fateful to him as well as the politicians. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 2 pp. 12mo.

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Hickey thanks Hudson for his kindness towards Mrs. Brennan, Brother Stanislaus has not been in Hickey's neighborhood for sometime. There is a slight error in Hudson's notice. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Hickey feels there is a future for Catholic literature in America. The only trouble is that others will reap the profit from the seed now being sown. Hickey is preparing for a campaign for the Vatican Library. He hopes to bring out 30 to 40 new books during the coming year. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Hickey wishes to know in what terms the boys are taught carpentery. He knows an orphan who would like to get a start in education. A statement of terms is requested. The Vatican Library is getting many new and valuable books. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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They have sent the cuts by express. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Hickey talked with Brothers Stanislaus about running a printing press and he suggested that Hickey send someone to the Ave Maria office and Hudson would have him instructed in the running of a printing press. Mr. Brennan, Hickey's brother-in-law has volunteered to go and Hickey wishes to know if Hudson would agree to Stanislaus's suggestion. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He was sorry he could not go to Chicago but it was impossible. Hudson has seen the article in the Catholic Review about the new Cathedral. They turned out three papers in a fortnight. Hickey may go to St. Louis in June, and if he does he will stop at Notre Dame. Father Walsh called today. Hickey wants to know what query he left unanswered. He wonders if Miss Kathleen O'Meara knew there was no profit in having her book republished for the Ave Maria. He is pleased with Father DeBraun's...

Scope and Contents He encloses a note from one of Hudson's subscribers which explains itself. He asks Hudson to say a novena for him on the altars of Notre Dame and encloses an offering for this purpose. He expects Father Thomas Walsh to have supper with him on Sunday and he wants to introduce Father Walsh to a priest there. Their office has been upset with moving and publishing the paper but it is beginning to look like it should. He comments on the article of Brother Stanislaus in the Scholastic and of...

Scope and Contents He thanks Hudson for his note. He tells Hudson the matter that he referred to is that which he wanted and he should send it. The notice in the Ave Maria came today and it is very nice. He thanks Hudson for the hint about the Public Social Works and he knows some of them are unsuitable. He asks Hudson what books he recommends. Miss O'Meara wrote years ago about Msgr. Chrysoston. He does not know how the Cardinal expected it not to reach England when it is in the Ave Maria; the matter...

Scope and Contents He asks Hudson what he is paying for the Ave Maria paper. If Hudson has the book by the author of "Diary of a Sister of Mercy" he would like to borrow it. Hudson's volumes of the Catholic Review are going to be bound this week. They had some difficulty in getting them together. He thanks Brother Stanislaus for the Scholastic. He is going to Boston this evening but wishes he could get to the west. Some day he may establish an office for their paper near the Mississippi. :: X-2-e A.L.S....

Scope and Contents There are so many slips between the cup and the lip that he will not tell Hudson that he is leaving for Chicago and expects to arrive at the Pacific Coast, Wednesday morning. He will soon thank Hudson in person for the notice of the Vatican Library which was well conceived and fraternally executed. He wrote "fraternally" remembering the editor and he should have written "paternally" remembering the priest. It has been useful to him but even if had been sent only so that Hickey would...

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He thanks Hudson for the notices and asks him not to let any expression of doubt of the success of the Enterprise enter a notice if Hudson can prevent it. He no longer has any doubt of its success and he is sure that his part of it deserves success. Everyone should send for a specimen of what he will offer and then the reader can decide whether what he offers is worthy of Catholic support. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He asks Hudson to send him a few sketches of things he has seen or men he has met for the Illustrated Catholic American. P.S. He would like a list of prominent Catholics whom they might illustrate. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 8 vo.

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Hickey was very sad to read of the death of Hudson's father in the Ave Maria. Catholics know the Church is not illiberal in its application of the doctrine of the Communion of Saints. Hickey repeats, as Hudson has said, "His life justified your hope." Hickey expresses appreciation to Hudson for thinking of him in the midst of his own affliction. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo

Scope and Contents Hickey gives Judge Dunne's address as Salt Lake City, Utah. He had never heard Dunne lecture but his educational lectures are admirable. He asks about Hudson's health, and hopes Fathers Corby, Kelly and Walsh are well. He has been very busy. Egan is a fine gentleman and is much help. Hickey thanks Hudson for the notices and asks remembrance in Hudson's prayers and hopes to see him in May. P.S. "The Illustrated Catholic American" can be had by request on a post card. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp....