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Scope and Contents He is about to write a short series of articles for the "Catholic Standard and Ransomer," the weekly organ of the Guild of Our Lady of Ransom, in reply to a book called "Convent-Life Unveiled," by the notorious Edith O'Gorman. He would be thankful if (Seton) could supply him with any printed information on that lady. Her book is full of discrepancies. (Seton)'s church firgures somewhat prominently in her book. On page 95 the "escaped nun" says that on Sunday, January 19, 1869, she was...

Scope and Contents Enclosed he sends the Commercial Republican paper. It shows that the Catholics should give the Know-Nothing no cause for agitation but only agitate a plan that would make a union of Church and state. In order to convert them, their prejudices must first be removed. He thinks that as long as Catholics are not molested they should take every advantage of teaching religion in the schools. There are liberties in this country that do not exist in Mexico where the state has control of...

Scope and Contents He is spending the hot season on his brother's farm and asks that the Journal be sent there. He commends McMaster upon the fearless character of the Journal but writes to send him an article from the Enquirer of Aug. 21 which deal with his Admiral Polo articles and the dispatches which he published. The article, like all the rest of the godless presses sympathizes with the despot Bismarck. The intrigues of Disraeli and Bismarck are being developed rapidly. He thinks that the best...

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A receipt for military coat and pants and shoulder straps amounting to $29.25. :: II-1-a A. Receipt 2pp. 16mo.

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He sends the bust of Bishop John Timon, first bishop of Buffalo. The stone vase is for Mother Angela . It is cut from table rock Niagra Falls. The flowers are from the Tuscorara reservation; they are for Sister Hycinth :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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In response to Edwards' request he sent the first three volumes of the "Globe" with a bill for $6. To date they have received no acknowledgement from Edwards. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 1p.

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According to his promise he sent 8 old vestments, six of which were worn by the late Father J J. O'Connell, O.S.B., author of Catholicity in Carolinas and Georgia. The plain white vestment is from St. Mary's Church, Richmond, Va. He would be grateful if Edwards could spare duplicate books as their library suffered from a fire and besides is a young institution. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 2pp.

Scope and Contents Hipelius encloses a copy of the pope's letter to Bishop Tobias Mullen and his clergy and flock. Hipelius would like to see McMaster translate it himself but knowing that he is busy he has enclosed a translation and asks that it be given publicity with a few words about the bishop, especially as he is not in the habit of keeping a paper like the Pittsburgh Catholic to sing his praises. P.S. Father Louis Fink, O.S.B. has been recognized Mar. 6 as Bishop of Eucarpia and coadjutor to Bishop...

Scope and Contents In a letter marked "Private" Father Hiplius explains he has been asked by his friend Father M.J. Decker of Erie, Pennsylvania to answer a statement published in the "Freeman's Journal" of January 26, 1884, page 5, column 2. He asks that his communique be inserted in the next issue, since it is designed to correct the erroneous statement which is calculated to reflect on Father Decker who was secretary and Treasurer of the Alumni. The cross which was furnished by Dutzenberg is not half...

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The writer sends McMaster a box containing the results of several months' spinning by the two long Island sqaws whose wigwam McMaster discovered the previous fall. This donation is to be used for the Indian Missions under the charge of Father Isodore Robot, O.S.B. If the entire $5. she encloses is not needed for express charges, for the box, the surplus should be applied to the Mission Fund. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Hitchcock and Denton send a postcard to impress McMaster with the importance of his calling at their office between 10 and 3 o'clock. :: I-2-d A. Postcard 1p. 16to

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Hizar encloses a $2.00 donation for Mt. Carmel from a lady who will not permit him to send her name. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Hoady writes to Bayley in the hope that he has some pleasant reminiscences connected with the society of which Bayley was one of the founders. Hoadly begs that Bayley favor them with an account of the formation and early history of the I.K.A. In 1839, most of the old records and documents were scattered. They are much in the dark about their origins. All they have is a letter by Bayley written to the K.A. of Union College. Hoadly would like to know if Dr. John Williams was ever a...

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They desire to compile a report of library conditions in the state and hope for cooperation. They enclose blanks to be filled out. :: XI-2-g L.S.(Typed) 1p.

Scope and Contents She encloses a versification of the "Prayer of the Prince Imperial" for the Ave Maria. She wishes to keep it as nearly as possible to the original. The prayer is destined to a holy mission as he has attracted numerous persons outside as well as inside the church. This prayer has produced a strange sensation to those who read it because the dead Prince composed it. They never associate youth and exalted position with the aspirations to a higher life. In purity of sentiment and in the...

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She sends a short poem for the Ave Maria on the subject "Wound of the Sacred Shoulder". It is to increase that devotion which is neglected by many during the Lenten season. In the "Preces Gertrudianae" this fact is brought out. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Having finished taking down, repairing foundation, and resetting monument at St. Mary's Academy as ordered by Mrs. Estelle Dunbar, Hoban begs leave to inform Edwards of the amount due him, $55. P. S. He refers him to Sister Collette, St. Mary's, as to the manner of the work done. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Hoban's mother's health was poor so they moved to Ellicott City where the Climate is more favorable. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Hoban apologizes for a scribbled version of a poem he wrote for the feast of St. Paul of the Cross. He submits a corrected version with this letter. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Hobart writes Lefevere to inform him about the school in Jackson. A few men have taken things into their own hands without consulting Father Cornelius Moutard or anyone else; they intend to pay the teacher out of the pew rent or Sabbath collections, hardly enough to support the priest and pay for his house. There was once a good teacher, Mrs. Carloss, but a few men put her out of school; now they wish to hire a man at $400 or $500 a year. To have a good school under good management Sisters...

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Is is proposed that the General Assembly he asked to make a small appropriation with which a commission may employ expert help to examine, classify, catalogue and suitably deposit all unpublished reports and other documents of historical utility to Indiana. If Edwards approves this proposition they hope he will inform his senator or representative. :: XI-2-h PRINTED 1p.

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Hodnett thanks Onahan for the tickets he sent. Bishop Phelan desires admission for a priest who will accompany him, and a platform ticket for himself.

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According to the Circular, tickets were to have been sent to representatives of Creighton College. Since these were never received, Onahan is asked to send some.

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R. Pendergast will act as a delegate to the Columbian Catholic Congress from St. Ignatius College.

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Father Hoeffer sends the names of the delegates chosen by the Rev. President and Board of Managers of St. Ignatius College. R. Pendergast has not been heard from, but he will probably accept.

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He asks if he should send substitutes if delegates to the (Columbian Catholic) Congress are prevented from attending. How can admission be obtained for some friends?

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He lists the delegates from Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska to the Columbian Catholic Congress.

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Hoellinger is one of the oldest subscribers to the "Ave Maria". He sends for the museum a copy of the Immaculate Conception presented by Pius IX to Bishop Godhard Braun of Treves. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents By being in Detroit yesterday, Hoersch missed Lefevere's visit to Wyandotte. He has fallen out with Vater De Prete Father Charles L. Depreiter. Hoersch lists 24 points in his favor. He has spent much labor, time and money to improve church and school properties. De Prete opposed the school, but with some Irish and German families a teacher was hired and Mr. Gransinger's home rented. De Prete told Mrs. Brodhead of Grosse Isle, and Mr. Gransinger and Pat Finn here that he was a bad man and not...

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James F. Edwards is cordially invited to assist at the Dedication of the Church of St. Francis De Sales. Most Rev. John M. Farley, D. D. will perform the ceremony; Rt. Rev. Charles H. Colton, D. D. will celebrate pontifical Mass; Very Rev. Michael J. Lavelle will deliver the sermon; Rt. Rev. Msgr. Mooney will be celebrant at Vespers. :: XI-2-f PRINTED 1p.