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Her time for letter-writing is limited; she hopes Edwards will excuse her apparent neglect. She is making enquiries about the relatives of Bishop Clancy and will be most happy to forward any relics she may obtain. She asks if it is the Irish Directories Edwards wishes to secure. :: XI-1-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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She thanks Edwards for the letter and Photograph. She sends a letter of Bishop John England of Charleston, South Carolina; it rreats of his life in America. She will send more when she finds them.

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She writes to explain the non-arrival of Bishop John England's relics. Her sister with whom Edwards corresponded left home to become a nun in Germany. Minnie's time was occupied with her sick brother. A priest from Indiana, Father Maher, is leaving Ireland soon; he has consented to bring the ciborium, etc. to Edwards. :: XI-1-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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She sends New Year's greetings. :: XI-1-g Postcard

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She received Edwards' note telling of his intended visit to Cork. She writes to let him know of their new address. Her sister, Sister Benedict, is at the Convent of Notre Dame, Offenburg, near Baden-Baden. She would be pleased if Edwards could pay her a visit. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents An international congress of peace met at Geneva, and choose Garibaldi as its honory president, its object being to oppose the Catholic Church in continental Europe. Upon arriving at Geneva, Garibaldi was welcomed in the most insulting manner and when called upon to speak, he uttered the most offensive language ever used, urging his audience to declare war against the Popes. Although some of the audience show their disapproval, he was undaunted and continued until called to order by the...

Scope and Contents Englefield writes Father that he met Mrs. Englefield in London. He describes his journey with their to Italy. He thanks Father for all the courtesies shown Mrs. Englefield. Because of Englefield's limited financial resources, which he explains, Father is requested to find some American newspaper that would employ an Italian correspondent. Englefield feels that he is qualified since he formerly wrote for the London Times and because of his wide knowledge and acquaintances in Italy. In...

Scope and Contents Englefield reports an attack upon the Catholics in the United States, by a writer in the Italian paper, "Opinione", in which the writer denies that the Church is growing in America and attacks the patriotism of the American clergy especially during the Civil War. Because of his friendship with the late Archbishop John Hughes and other clergymen he feels obliged to accuse the writer of deliberate falsehoods. The object of such an attack was to gain followers to the party against...

Scope and Contents In compliance with his last promise, Englefield writes of the happenings in Italy. Italy is courting Prussia and Russia on one side and Austria and France on the other. It is apparent that Bismarck has afforded Garibaldi the means by which a revolt might take place in the Papal States. It is thought that the strong friendship of Mazzini with the nobles throughout Italy will force the crown to accept the alliance with Prussia. There is serious shortage of grains as well as of olives and...

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Hudson's order was received. The plant was completely burned out but they are attempting to rebuild and will give Hudson's order their earliest attention. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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From various Catholic papers he learns that Edwards has collected documents regarding the pioneers of the Church in the United States. He has been ordered to compile a history of the Franciscans in North America and asks if there is any material which might be of use to him. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 2pp.

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She and her mother are anxious to visit Notre Dame again. At present they are doing the Fair. Most of her time is spent in the Art Gallery. The next exhibit she takes in will be Notre Dame's. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 2pp.

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A tale entitled "A Leaf from a Withered Heart" is submitted to the Ave Maria. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He certifies that Flintoff has been an assiduous student, has complied exactly with the rule of the college, and has given every satisfaction in regard to good conduct and piety. He has received the tonsure and minor orders while in the college. :: II-5-a A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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Legoix will be very willingly received. English's correspondent at Paris is Father Rugerson of the clergy of St. Roch. Legoix should talk to him and show him his papers. ` Copy French :: VI-2-g A.L.S., Copies French and Latin 3pp. 4to.

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On her birthday, April 26, English received numerous presents, but none equal to Hudson's gift. Louise starts for St. Mary's Academy next week. Bert is looking forward to this visit. Father P. Kehoe preached tonight. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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English's brother John is in Chicago. Her mother will start for St. Mary's either Monday or Sunday. English received a rosary from Rome that was blessed by the Holy Father. Mamie is is Franzville. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Columbus experienced a severe wind storm that blew the roof off the depot. English regrets to learn that Mother Lucretia is going away. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Mamie and Louise English are in St. Paul where they attended Ad. Hardenbergh's wedding. Hardenbergh and his bride will visit Notre Dame before they return home. Aggie writes she will not return to school after Christmas. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Her mother has not been well and would like to hear from Hudson. John English is in good health. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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English inquires if Hudson saw the review of Stoddard's book "A Troubled Heart" in the Cincinnati Inquirer. Her mother received the book Hudson sent and will write soon. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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English thanks Hudson for the Litany of the Holy Face. Her sister, Aggie is improved in health and her brother John is well. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Bertha is visiting Miss McEwen in Chicago. English thinks the stories "Charlotte" and "Bob's Vocation" currently appearing in the Ave Maria are good. It is uncertain whether she will return to St. Mary's in the fall. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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The girls wrote English that Hudson had been over to visit them. Her mother is ill. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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English thanks Hudson for the picture. She enjoyed reading Anna Hanson Dorsey 's story "Palms" in the Ave Maria. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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English received Hudson's interesting letter. Her brother John is ill with rheumatism. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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They have not had a letter from John in sometime. Marie and Louise recently returned from St. Paul. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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English thanks Hudson for the Picture. They spent an enjoyable Christmas. Bishop John Ambrose Watterson preached at the ten o'clock Sunday. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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English thanks Hudson for the pictures. Mrs. Hardenbergh presented a pair of beads that were blessed by the Holy Father to English. She regrets to hear that Mother Lucretia is sick. Mrs. Hardenbergh wants the girls to visit her again. The children made their First Holy Communion last Sunday. Two years ago tomorrow she made hers. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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John English is ill with pneumonia. English and Mamie are going to ten o'clock Mass and expect to hear Bishop Pierre Osouf the Vicariate Apostolic of Northern Japan, preach. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.