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She sends the article "Devotion of Marie" which appeared in the Quebec newspaper. The Rev. Mother is on her way to France for a visit. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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She asks Hudson another favor. Would he insert in the Ave Maria an account of a beautiful celebration which took place in their parish and is connected with the Sanctuary where many American hearts feel an interest? She thanks Hudson again for inserting the first article and wonders if Hudson ever received the letter from their pastor. She hopes the interests of Our Lady will continue to progress through the Ave Maria. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. crown 8 vo.

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Sister thanks Hudson for the volume of the Ave Maria. She sends a contribution from Sister Mary Rita. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents She sends the last installment of the translation. She did not include all the material in the book in her translation. She offers to translate a French story which she believes would find favor with the readers of the Ave Maria. As a kindness to her convent she asks Hudson to print in the Ave Maria a short article translated from the "Le Courrier du Canada". In order to complete her 1876 volume of the Ave Maria she requests Hudson to send her the number 39 issue. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 3pp....

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Sister submits an article on the abjuration and Baptism of a young convert, Stella Strong of Buffalo, N. Y., which Sister asks Hudson to publish in the Ave Maria. The two dollars enclosed is intended for the monument in homage of Pope Pius IX. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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She has been asked by the author of "Lucy's Dream" to ask Hudson to send the author a copy of the Ave Maria for the coming year. She will try to forward to Sister Josephine another story in return for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Sister would like Hudson to publish the notice of "Memoirs of Mother Mary L. Comeford". A copy is sent to Hudson. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Sister is sorry she left Cincinnati without having seen Purcell but unforeseen circumstances forced her to leave early. She thanks Purcell and the SistersOf Notre Dame de Namur for the prayers offered for her safe return home, as it took only 10 days to cross the Atlantic. She and her two companions were cordially greeted in Liverpool England by some Sisters. They went on to London and remained there two days, after which they went to Antwerp and from there to the Mother House at Namur where...

Scope and Contents Sister Josephine writes concerning her father's death and thanks Purcell for helping it to be a happy one. She asks him to pray for her brothers, John, from whose letter she quotes, Gregory, and Thomas that they might be converted. Sister Josephine desires Purcell's Prayers to help her retain her vocation against all temptations. She is in Namur because of these difficulties since the going of M. Rogers. She intends to return to Cincinnati in a year and asks Purcell to give her regards to...

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Fr. Joslin has been induced by J. B. Ford and Co., to use his efforts in furthering the sale of the book, "The Heroic Women of the Bible and the Church." The author is a very esteemed person and has the approval of the Cardinal Archbishop. As an added premium a large and magnificent Oleograph of the Madonna, by Murillo is being given away with each book. Soon he will call upon McMaster to see if he is interested. :: I-2-b printed postcard 1p. postal card

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Jouan sends McMaster $3 subscription fee for the Freeman's Journal. He also sends $4 as mission dues from his parishoners for the Indian Missions. One of the readers of the Freeman's Journal, Mr. Downey, asks McMaster to give him the name or names of Irish Catholic priests in Sydney, Australia, so that he will be able to trace his relatives in that city. This information is to be sent to Jouan. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Knowing McMaster's knowledge of French he writes to him in that tongue. Despite their own troubles his parish has not failed to hear McMaster's appeals for the persecuted Indians and has gathered 60 associates and hope for more. He encloses $4. Since they do not have anything less than 5 cents in Louisiana some have paid for more than one month. He is not worthy to praise McMaster who has served so long. :: I-2-b- A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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Joy is not certain whether he sent Bayley one of the Mount Pleasant catalogues since their meeting on the old grounds last August. Joy will be happy to supply Bayley with one. They all regretted Bayley's absence from their meeting, especially when they learned it was caused by his sickness at Troy. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He will please find enclosed seven cents worth of stamps for the return of his book, Truth. Note: attached is calling card with a list of his works and the autographed price of Truth of one dollar. :: XI-2-k A.L.S. 3pp.

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He will please find enclosed seven cents worth of stamps for the return of his book, Truth. :: XI-2-k A.L.S. 3pp.

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He received the promised book this morning and was glad to get it. He hopes to come to school to Notre Dame, the place his brother Andrew brags so much about.

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Sister is in the hospital in Troy with a painful right arm. Sister Angeline, who has charge of this house, wishes the Index to the Ave Maria. Will Granger ask the editor for it. Sister Onesime died on the 13th of last month. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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They were glad to learn that Edwards was going to visit them sometime in August. Ashland is a small place but they can show him an interesting time. He is working in the office of the Ashland Lumber Company. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 2pp.

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A letter of introduction for William McGrath who will visit Chicago. Joyce comments on (Mollie) Onahan's transatlantic literature. He expects to see Maurice Francis Egan; he is working on the "Freemans Journal."

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The Torrence suits concerning the South Chicago property make it necessary for him to prove the ratification by Father (Edward) Sorin, (C.S.C.) of Onahan's contract. He asks Onahan to send this proof. His clients are a number of poor persons of humblé means who are likely to lose their homesteads by an adverse decision. (In Group VIII folder.)

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The Torrence suits concerning the South Chicago property make it necessary for him to prove the ratification by Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C. of Onahan's contract. He asks Onahan to send this proof. His clients are a number of poor persons of humblé means who are likely to lose their homesteads by an adverse decision. In Group VIII folder. :: IX-1-g T.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He encloses $3.00 for the coming year's subscription and asks that the stamp be changed to the above address. Since the death of Father George F. Haskins, the institutions has been under the supervision of Father F. Lyndon. The Society of the Angel Guardian has always been its main support, and a notice of the House in one of McMaster's columns would be greatly appreciated. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She thanks Edwards for his good wishes. How kind of Edwards to remember the absent ones. :: XI-2-f A.L.S. 1p.

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Edwards' letter was a great surprise to her. Their letters are not opened since the Superior went to St. Mary's. She is sorry to hear that he is ill. She advises him to take the world easy and God will fix everything in His own good time. She hears often from Sister Felicia. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 4pp.

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She received Edwards postal and is delighted to hear from Notre Dame, She thanks Edwards for his good wishes. Not a day passes that she does not pray for all at N.D. She wishes Edwards a happy new year and every blessing of this season. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 3pp.

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She would be glad to come to the commencement but she is too far away. Her heart is in the dear old spot. But she is happy and likes California, Sister Barbara and all the sisters are very kind to her. Edwards was a true and kind friend to poor Mother Ascension. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 2pp.

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With a heart full of gratitude she hastens to acknowledge his telegram. His kindness will always be remembered by her.

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He would like to know the address and manager of the Association of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. He has seen in the Ave Maria the report of graces obtained through her assistance. Mr. W. Fitzgerald, now of Norfolk, Virginia, sent him the Ave Maria. He would like also a descriptive pamphlet of the Association. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 4 to

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He sends an affectionate souvenir. :: XI-2-j Postcard, signed.

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He cannot refuse Purcell's request so he will be in Dayton for the solemnity. He has been visiting his diocese since Wednesday. This visitation has been for him in many instances a via crucis. :: II-5-a A.LS. 1pg. 12mo.