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Scope and Contents Father Joseph Damien DeVeuster died Monday, April 15th, at about 8 A.M., after suffering for three weeks. The disease ravaged his lungs, throat and stomach. The burial took place yesterday morning after a High Mass.Father Wendelin from Kalaupapa is at present the Superior for both places and Father Lambert Conrardy the assistant, will reside here for the time being. DeVeuster left all his personal effects to Dutton and he plans to distribute them among his friends. Dutton sent Hudson a...

Scope and Contents Hudson's letter of May 22nd, with the enclosure was recived. Dutton forwards Doctor Prince A. Morrow's address, He hopes Hudson will get a good photograph of Father Joseph Damien De Veuster from him. Dutton sends a photo of De Veuster taken the day before he died and hopes to send one of him as he lay in church before burial. Dutton sends Hudson three book marks, one for Hudson, the others for Doctor Berteling and Charles Warren Stoddard. He has permission to send a number of...

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He went to St. Mary's to talk to Odin when he came to confirm. But since Odin returned to the city, he missed him. Since he is sick, he does not know when he will be able to get in. :: VI-2-j A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents At the recommendation of her husband Judge DuVal, who formerly had business relations with Odin, she asks his assistance. An old negro woman had some of her children sold about 7 or 8 years ago. She only knows that the man who bought them was named Jones and that they went to New Orleans — her daughter Sarah Ann and John, her husband, and their offspring Louis, John, July Rose, and Tiny — also Charles and Matilda who were relatives. The mother's name is Hetty, brought up among the Indians of...

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She writes for a poor family to get information about one of their children who is said to be in New Orleans since 1859, a young daughter who was in Third Order of Mount Carmel. Her family name is Eugénie Giraud, her name in religion, Sister Alexis . Bishop Dubuis? saw her in New Orleans in September, 1859. Bishop Dupuis? at that time brought the mother good news of her daughter but nothing has been heard since. :: VI-2-k A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.

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Dwenger has been informed that Hudson has exchanges for the Ave Maria in Australia. He would like to make an inquiry as to the whereabouts of Elizabeth McAttee of the parish of Clanbroney, Ireland. About 12 years ago she was heard of in Melbourne, Australia. This information is desired on account of a legacy left in Dwenger's authority. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2 pp. 12mo

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Dwenger sends the "Second Diocesan Report" as requested. He requests Hudson send him a copy of the article "Behold Thy Mother." :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Dwenger asks for one hundred copies of an enclosed circular to be printed as soon as possible. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents A Provincial Council of the Ecclesiastical Province of Cincinnati has been canonically convoked for March 5, 1882. The people are urged to pray for the guidance and assistance of the Holy Spirit. John Cardinal Simeoni acknowledges the receipt of 7,959 franc, Peter's Pence, from the Diocese of Fort Wayne. The Holy Father, Pope Leo XIII directs Simeoni to express his pleasure at seeing the liberality of the faithful increase and gives his Apostolic Benediction to all the contributors of...

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Hudson may print Dwenger's Imprimatur in Father Louis A. Lambert 's work, "Masses for the Dead". :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Father James H. Twigg for the diocese of Fort Wayne and Father Edmund Ley for the Vicariate of Colorado were ordained priests by Dwenger on February 10, having been ordained subdeacon and deacon the preceding day. Dwenger sends a copy of the regulations for Lent which Hudson may publish. :: X-2-i A.L.S. .p. 12mo.

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Dwenger wishes to have the decree announcing the coming Provincial Council printed. Since he cannot get correct Latin printing done in Fort Wayne, he asks Hudson to do the job. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Dwenger received the printed matter in satisfactory condition. :: X-2-i A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Dwenger suggests that if the Ave Maria republishes Father Roh 's, S.J., sermon "Behold Thy Mother", that Hudson clarify the meaning of the devotion Catholics render to Mary. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Father John Weinhoff, Rector of St. Peter's Church, Fort Wayne died December 1. :: X-2-h A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Dwenger makes some correction in an article. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Dwenger requests Hudson print one hundred copies of the enclosed circular. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Dwenger will grant Hudson the title of Censor Deputatus, and on his work grant the official "Imprimatur" under the date. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Dwenger wishes Hudson would print about 100 copies of the enclosed circular concerning a confidential matter. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Dwenger requests that Hudson print the instructions sent by the Propaganda concerning indulgences gained by praying for the Intentions of the Holy Father. They are to be distributed to every priest in the Diocese. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Dwenger submits an article concerning a miracle which appeared in the "Lafayette Leader". Father John Guendling of the Orphan Asylum told Dwenger that the miracle occurred as stated. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Until they move the books into the new library, he will not be able to say what numbers of Brownson's Review he has besides his own copy. He will tell Father Henry Brammer to send Edwards a lithograph of him. Dwenger does not have a larger photograph at present. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He has not a single thing of Bishop J. H. Luers'. Father Julian Benoit gave away all that belonged to him. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He thanks Seton for the relic of Blessed del Bufalo. He hopes Seton will often repeat his visit to this "Heart of the United States"; he will always meet a hearty welcome. :: II-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He has just returned from Himmelgarden where he went at the invitation of Father Joseph Albrecht . Albrecht is steadfast in his opinion that hoops are a mortal sin; he does not understand the wrong he does by resisting his bishop. Dwenger tried to make him submit. He wants Dwenger to see Purcell about his troubles, with one of his trustees, Mr. Jacob Anthony. Albrecht said he would submit to Purcell but wanted the privilege to put down the hoops, Purcell may be able to influence Anthony who...

Scope and Contents He wishes Purcell a Happy New Year. He has started the mission here, but does not yet know what the state of the congregation is. The election of officers of the St. Peter's Society passed off quietly. The offices of the society heretofore had acted not only in affairs concerning the society, but also these of the church and congregation. Now, however, they represent only about two-thirds of the congregation, some of whom are not practical Catholics. It is a mistake that Father H Riekens had...

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He asks for a dispensation for Frank Schloper to marry the widow of his brother. Purcell has already given a verbal dispensation. Both have no chance of getting married except to Protestants. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father Andrew Kunkler of Minster, Ohio deprecates the displeasure of Purcell with regard to the priests that left for California. Only the command of the General could have induced him to accede to it. Father A. Guggenberger at St. Mary's wanted to go. He was making great debts and it was not safe, owing to his weak character to leave him alone in a congregation. They are sorely in need of priests. Dwenger is giving missions. Two priests having gone to California, Father Christian Frensch of...

Scope and Contents Dwenger gives Purcell a list of the communities that the Archbishop will visit between the fifteenth and 25th of the month November?. The places range from St. Mary's Minister to Wapakoneta. Should Purcell desire to rest between visitations, the list could be set back as he so decides. Dwenger asks that Purcell bring his tunic and dalmatic with him, as there are some students that Father AndrewKunkler wishes to present for ordination. Dwenger does not know the students, but has heard them...

Scope and Contents He tells Purcell of the success of his missions near Toledo. In the last place, Metamora, the Sacraments were received by some who had not been to them for as long as 25 years. One was baptized, and 8 more are receiving instructions. Dwenger thinks Purcell overestimates the latter's ability, but he will be very happy to come to preach a retreat at the Cathedral. It will be 2 weeks before he can get there, and suggests that Purcell appoint a time during Lent. Dwenger relates events of the...