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Chrysostom has sent some shells to Father John Zahm as a gift from Mrs. J. Regan . The shells are fairly expensive. Chrysostom suggests that Hudson send Regan a book. The small shells are from Miss R. Laveny . A check is enclosed for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Chrysostom saw some rare bird specimens for sale and was going to buy one of them, a bird about 23 inches long, which he thinks would be desirable for the museum. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Chrysostom heard a sermon on the Blessed Virgin by Father Joseph Neri, S.J., in St. Ignatius Church, San Francisco. He arranged to have the sermon written for the Ave Maria. If Hudson wants the sermon he should write to Father Joseph Sasia, S.J. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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What is meant by the branch business Chrysostom does not know, unless it is that he sent money for the Dome and completion of the church. He feels that he is faithful to the community and that he has given sufficient evidence of it. If Hudson thinks it best not to interest himself in these affairs, Chrysostom will confine himself to duties as an agent of the Ave Maria. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Chrysostom writes to Hudson regarding a newly invented lamp. A notice is enclosed describing the lamp. No enclosure. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Mr. Flood has promised to pay the bill of $50 by the weekend. Father John Zahm is out around San Francisco. He received into the Church a friend of Brother's, G. D. Hall . Brother offers some suggestions on how the Children's Department of the Ave Maria may be improved. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Brother thanks Hudson for his prayers. He discusses "A Troubled Heart". Business is slow and he accomplishes little. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Chrysostom tells Hudson his reasons for placing a notice in the Monitor about the Ave Maria. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Chrysostom has sent by express a floral collection of small shells and scales of fishes. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents John promises to send the desired photographs to Professor James Edwards . He called on Father Joseph Gallagher ; he said Father Augustine Gallitzin died in 1840 and that his brother Hugh Gallagher took charge of the parish in 1844. Joseph Gallagher used the vestments that he says were used by Gallitzin. He and his brother Hugh brought new vestments and that there were no vestments brought to Loretto other than the ones that they brought. His sister Mary Gallagher remembers the...

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Bishop Francis Mora was generous in presenting the mementoes for the historical collection at Notre Dame. Mora has aided Chrysostom greatly in soliciting for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

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The Christmas number of the Ave Maria is an improvement on the preceding year. Brother called on Mrs. D. Cobb and she gave him to send to Hudson the dead body of a seal, an account book of George Washington during the 8 years he was President, and a sombrero. Enclosed is a card of an insurance company and one of a wine merchant who Brother thinks will advertise in the Ave Maria. :: X-3-a A.L. Incomplete 2pp. 4to.

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Chrysostom sends a book donated by Mrs. Cobb. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Chrysostom is ill and has been confined to bed by doctor's orders. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Chrysostom asserts that the Assurance Company of London is the best of its kind and Messers Tobin Company, their representative will visit Hudson. He believes the pictures should be gotten from Paris. Chrysostom is glad Hudson did not publish the article on Indian affairs. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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He has been ill since his arrival and had time only for his business with the Ave Maria. He will be happy to give any information he can. Father Joachim Bot of San Gabriel Mission might give some old vestments. Father Angel Cas sanova, the restorer of the Mission of Carmello, California, has a great number of old Spanish books, some bearing on the early missions. Edwards should ask Cassanova for his portrait. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Father N. Congiati, Superior of the Society of Jesus on the West Coast, sends his compliments to the Ave Maria and Hudson. He wishes to know whether or not it was the Holy Cross Fathers at Notre Dame who had received the faculties of blessing beads with 500 days indulgences. If so he suggests a note of explanation be inserted in the Ave Maria as to how and where people might apply for such favors. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Chrysostom lauds the service and kindness given him by those at Santa Clara College. He wishes to show his appreciation by getting Hudson to send Father Robert Kenna, the President of Santa Clara about $5 worth of issues of the Ave Maria. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Father N. Congiati, S.J. has been complimentary in his comments about the Ave Maria and its editor. Father Robert McKenna, President of Santa Clara College has invited Chrysostom to spend a few days at the college. Brother F.R. Flood is working for the Monitor in San Francisco. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

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Chrysostom noted Hudson's reference to Charles Warren Stoddard . He sent the money before Hudson's message arrived, but he will attempt to have the money as mentioned by the 3rd or 4th of next month. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Chrysostom is sending a specimen of copper, a present from William Corrigan of Vallejo. He did not think Hudson would notice the group on the stationary representing Queen Isabella and Columbus presented by D. O. Mills :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Chrysostom notifies Hudson that he has some sea shells which he will forward. He thinks the "Monitor" has lost by dabbling in politics and he makes some suggestions which he thinks will improve the Ave Maria. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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They send McMaster the address of the John Mitchell Testimonial Committee, and asks him to form a local committee in New York for the purpose of raising the subscriptions and forwarding them to the treasurer. John Dillon adds a note asking McMaster to insert the address in the Journal. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Mr. Fitzgibbon rejoices in the publishing of the works of Orestes A. Brownson whom he terms the great American philosopher, and hopes that the labors of Henry Brownson, in translating and making available the works will be fully appreciated since he is already grateful to him for his translation of "Balmes Fundamental Philosophy". He believes that people of culture will liberally subscribe for the work and that the fame of the philosopher will spread as the taste for solid learning increases...

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He dares to ask Purcell for an audience for he has something very important to tell him. He asks pardon for the liberty he takes in writing. He is a brother in the society of the Brothers of the Christian Doctrine :: II-5-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo. French

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Postcard showing Fish Point, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Names of Johnson and Prery appear under the caption of Stanwood Beech net propprietor. (Note: This appears in the James F. Edwards papers.) :: XI-2-l Postcard

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The thanks of the university are returned for the gift of the Index to Brownson's Review. The form is signed by William Hand Browne, librarian and D.C.Gilmor, president. :: X-2-g Form letter, signed 1p. 32mo

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This morning's mail brought the beautiful cross Edwards promised. She is sorry to hear that Edwards has been sick and she sympathizes with him in his sorrow for the death of a friend. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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He stamped 30 books. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 1p.

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Johnson sent the book Hudson ordered. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.