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His family looks forward to the first week of every month because it brings the "Ave Maria", but the January number has not come to hand. He was hoping that their Jubilee Celebration might have tempted Edwards over the Atlantic. Busy he knows Edwards is as it seems part of his nature to be so. Fairhurst is still at the old work, no richer but keeping the blessings of good health and a happy home.

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Scope and Contents For the past four months no copy of the "Ave Maria" has gladdened their eyes. He asks Edwards to see about it. If Edwards knew how much the magazine was appreciated, he would forgive his urging the sending of it. Despite the heat he is keeping hard at work. They rejoice with the success of their kinsmen over the waves in their war with Spain. But one cannot altogether help having a little sympathy with fellow Catholics however misguided we think them. The war has brought the United States...

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They thank him for the Xmas wishes received, and wish Edwards a Happy New Year from them both. :: XI-2-j Postcard, signed.

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Edwards will forgive him for the not writing when he hears his sad news. For the past seven months he was unable to take any interest in things around him. His wife who had been ailing for a year died suddenly. His daughter is doing her best to make part of what he lost. :: XI-2-g L.S.(Typed) 2pp.

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No paper comes into their house which is turned to so good a purpose as the "Ave Maria". His wife is by no means well. Times are hard with them. Old Mr. Newman, the Cardinal's right hand man is dead. News comes of Mr. Charles Stewart Parnell's death, another victim to a Delilah. He hopes some grace was accorded Parnell for his former gallant fight for Ireland. :: XI-1-i A.L.S.Typed 4pp. 8vo.

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He cannot help being conscience stricken when he finds Edwards letter unanswered but he is so busy with forced correspondence. He thanks Edwards for his letter of Christmas. The Cardinal keeps fairly well; he has been obliged ot confine himself to his rooms during winter. He fears that Mr. Newman will not live long. Fairhurst's connection with the Catholic Times has ceased. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Faivre told Father Chatelain about Blanc's, letter of December 10 concerning the will of Abbé Richard Bole, deceased pastor of Droitfontaine, by which he gives them all he possessed in America. The basis of his possession is the will of July 4, 1847, of his brother, Father Joseph Richardbole a copy of which is attached. As the brother and sister of these two priests claim that the will is worthless, Faivre wished, before registering the other one, to assure himself. They have consulted one...

Scope and Contents Abbè Richard Bole, Faivre's cousin, died suddenly on the 5th. In his will, made in 1848 with Father Chatelain, he made Faivre the executor of what he owned in France. In a second will of the same date, he made the two of them heirs of all he possessed in America though the will of his missionary brother Father Joseph Richardbole in Blanc's diocese on July 4, 1847. Faivre sees by the correspondence of Father Claude Anthony Tholomier with the deceased on January 26, 1846 that he gave Blanc...

Scope and Contents For more than two years Faivre has served St. Bernard parish. He soon realized that his ministry was not an active one but one of patience. He took up the study of English and Spanish. His isolated life is contrary to his nature. For a priest tired out from an active life and of a certain age, it is a very desirable place. The revenue is sufficient; the faith of the people is not too strong but being of Spanish origin they have a great respect for the priest and certain religious practices....

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He blesses Odin for accepting his offer of himself. The superior charged him to tell Odin that, if some of the seminarians who had hoped to call him their Father are stopped by unforseen obstacles, still a good number will be happy to follow him. :: VI-2-f A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Newspapers from the United States have brought them the news that Blanc's clergy have been decimated by the yellow fever. The chaplain of Fort Desaix and the prison of Fort de France, who writes this, would be happy to fill one of these vacancies. For a long time he has thought of New Orleans. Is the English language absolutely necessary for exercising the ministry in Blanc's diocese? As soon as he knows Blanc's decision he would begin to study it. Faizende is sure that the bishops who will...

Scope and Contents He sends Blanc the enclosed letter no enclosure from Father Bonaventure Armengol, C.M., the reply to the one Falize brought. He was very fortunate on his trip in spite of the insecurity of the roads from Veracruz to this capitol; he reached home April 17. He asks Blanc to tell Father Perché to send him the Propagateur Catholique and Parisis' Cas de Consciens. When Falize's paper appears he will send him the twice a week numbers on the last Saturday of every week. :: V-5-i A.L.S. French 1p....

Scope and Contents Fallize sends news of the missions of the Congregation of Holy Cross in East Bengal. His present concern is his congregation in Chittagong and in Akyal, the missionaries in their respective fields of labor, and providing for the missionaries' needs. Father-General Edward Sorin, C.S.C. has promised four or five priests in the fall and possibly some sisters, but considerable material assistance will be needed for the maintenance and building of churches, schools, hospitals and orphanages....

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The wedding has happened. He will see Edwards Monday night and will tell him all about everything. :: XI-2-l Postcard, signed

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The writer is a brother to Joseph Fallon who was a teacher at the Catholic Male Orphan Asylum. He has written urgent letters to him during the past 7 months but has had no answer. He hopes Blanc will make some inquiry about him and let him know. On the letter in another hand: Montrose at the home of Myrthé Noel. V-5-l - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}

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He thanks her for being on the list for the next distribution of Sanctuary goods. He is ordered by the War Department to build a new Church at the Fortress. As the greater part of his congregation consists of soldiers, he would appreciate a kind word to the charitable of her society. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 3pp.

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Seven dollars enclosed as subscription payment to the Journal. The Archbishop of New York, when but a bishop, confirmed him. Although ten years McMaster's junior, he hopes to read the Journal another quarter of a century. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Falvey had a dealing with Mrs. Morgell and sons in 1840. She wrote on June 15, 1846 saying she had given 12 pounds to Father Conway to be given to Falvey. Conway, Cashel, is a brother of Father P. Conway ? in New Orleans, Falvey's son, Father Daniel Falvey is curate in Buttevant. In mid-August he wrote to Conway who replied that he expected his brother home daily. Falvey wrote Conway on September 29, but he received no answer. The Father Conway under Blanc has not acted fairly; Falvey...

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Permission for his negress Betzy to marry Cyrus. A. Note S. French on the same paper

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Permission for Betzy to marry Cirus. Note French :: V-5-a A. Note S., Note French 2pp. 16mo.

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Publication of "Families of America" has been postponed for the present owing to the difficulty of obtaining material. :: II-1-c A.L. 1p. 12mo.

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He thanks Seton for the tickets to Seton's lecture Tuesday. Seton always has something interesting to say. Mrs. Fanelly joins him in regards.

Scope and Contents He was pleased to receive the brochure of the Seton family. So long as mind makes the man, the living members must rank as peers of those who adorned the annals of earlier ages. He has had to assure Seton's many friends in Philadelphia that Seton at last reports was well. Mr. Childs has inquired about Seton, also Mr. Donley, Judge Hare, Mr. Bullitt, Mr. Dickson, and others. Seton must promise to come to see them again next winter. Mrs. Fanelly joins in regards. :: II-1-b A.L.S. 3pp....

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Faneuf sends McMaster $40. to aid the Indian Missions. This money has been collected by Mrs. Chloe M. Woodis of Millbury, from 100 contributors. He also sends $3. in subscription fees for the Freeman's Journal for one year's subscription. He asks that receipts be sent him for these two different amounts. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Brownson will recall that Father Fanning called at his office and traded the Encyclopaedia Brittanica for Brownson's Works and Webster's latest Unabridged for Father B.J. Wermers. Having some books with him that were an encumbrance, he hired a typist named Bryan on the suggestion of Father O'Reilly, and left the books and another box which he had ordered to be sent in Bryan's care. After Father Fanning left Detroit, Bryan overcharged him for the typing, extorted money from his housekeeper...

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Father Fanning is grateful for the recovery of his books. As he is not aware of the contents of the box his housekeeper and cousin who packed the box will write Brownson. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Mr. Severn has a large oil painting of one of the Popes. It was the property of the late W. H. Fanning. The painting must be sold as the family is in straightened circumstances. Fanning bought the painting at the sale of the private gallery of the Marquis of Waterford thirty years ago. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 2pp.

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Clarke was duly elected President of the New York Catholic Protectory for the year 1892 at the annual meeting of the Board of Managers, December 17, 1891. Fanning asks Clarke to inform him of his acceptance as soon as possible. :: I-2-n T.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Fargis begs pardon for not answering promptly. He is rushing into print again and is swamped with work. At this time he cannot assume any new work. McMahon's list seems pretty full where he might assist. If he should be pinched he will do all in his power to be of service. :: I-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}

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Farley writes Tanquerey that he has shown his photograph of Pope Leo XIII to his Eminence Cardinal McCloskey who has promounced it the best he has yet seen. His Eminence considers Tanquerey's copy in Indian ink, admirable. :: I-2-c copy A.L.S. 1p. 16 to Contained in James Alphonsus McMaster's papers.