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Knowing McFarland's interest in their church he encloses the report of their doings no enclosure. The results have been satisfying. He wishes to thank the Bishop first for his presence and for his discourse on the necessity of co-operation. He is pleased to say that the plastering and painting are finished and other work progresses. Three Paulist Fathers will give a mission in Lent. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Clarke may send 1 copy 3 vols. of the "Lives etc." to Shahan's address for Bishop Lawrence S.McMahon . P.S. Enclosed is check for $7.50. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 4to

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Before he read of Bishop Baltes's pastoral in the Journal, he had received it from the Bishop and wrote him saying that he could not approve of the pastoral and approving the Catholic tone of the Journal. It was because he was personally acquainted with the Bishop that he wrote him. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Shandelle thanks Hudson for the reduction in rates offered in behalf of the hospital. The sample copies of the Ave Maria appear to be just the thing for the sick bed. If the patients continue to show interest in them, Shandelle will order many copies of the whole series. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Shannon sends an account of the first mass of Father James Timmins, an admirer of McMaster, who made a momento of the late Mrs. McMaster in it. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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A poem written in memory of Father John Shannon, who died March 7, 1890 in Killegnet, County Roscommon. :: X-3-k A. Poem S. 2pp. 4to.

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Shannon submits some verses for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father Sharkey thanks McMaster for printing his article, but feels that something should be done to reassure the priests that Jus is not a myth. Sharkey suggests that McMaster print up a fair synopsis of the whole argument in two or three columns of the Journal, and send copies to all the secular priests in the United States. He feels that if that does not bring them out in support, then they deserve to remain as they are. The result of such action would be to increase the fund, show...

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He asks for the address of Judge Edmund F. Dunne on the "State and Education" Note on letter: Referred to Henry F. Brownson for reply, signed by John M. Dupoy. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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A correction is made concerning the death of the missioner Father Augustus Law, S.J. Shaw requests a book written by Father Matthew Russell, S.J. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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She offers her sympathy to McMaster and children upon hearing of the death of Mrs. McMaster. Her mother died when she was at an early age, and then her brother died. It is sad to lose those one loves but she takes consolation in the fact of their salvation by assisting the deceased with her prayers. She held a mass for the repose of the soul of Mrs. McMaster and offered her Communion. She assures continued prayer for her. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Shaw seeks information about Richard Carroon, who came to Vicksburg two years ago with Mr. Newitter of the firm Switzer, Newitter and Company. Her daughter Mary was a clerk in this store until Shaw withdrew her last October, because she became engaged to marry Carroon. Carroon says he was a brother for seven years at Notre Dame. He is a drunkard and she is distressed about their marriage which takes place in September. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents A copy of the will of Father Shawe James Eagle and Richard Elliott are named as executors. Fathers Peter Hennaert, Francis H.J. Peters and Peter C. Koopmans, Bishop Maurice de Saint-Palais, Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere, Father Sylvester Eagle, Sister Lucretia, S.C., Sister Mary de Sales, S.C., Margaret Elliott, Edgar Shaw Eagle and St. Elizabeth's Benevolent Society are named in the will, witnessed by James A. VanDyke, Father Bernard Joseph Hafkenscheid, C.SS.R. and E.P. Scammon. :: III-2-i...

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Shea is glad that Clarke is encouraged to continue the Lives. They will have to get together to see if Shea can help Clarke. The affair yesterday went off; but Shea sees nothing to prevent a spontaneous tribute by some of the half million Catholics of the diocese. A medal with the head of Cardinal John McCloskey on one side and the cathedral on the other could be gotten up for $250; copies can be made for others. He suggests a simple legend for it. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Mrs. Shea has been so ill Shea has let everything drag. Mrs. Ives told Shea that Clarke is going to Florida. Shea will try to get a list of Catholic newspapers by the time Clarke returns. Mrs. Shea's illness kept him from Murphy's sale but prices were so crazy he could not have bought anything. The Bishop Frederick Rese story about an African mission looks very doubtful to Shea. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Shea found out the young ladies had accepted an invitation to luncheon for Thursday so that the call to Morristown must be deferred. If Clarke is not absorbed in politics on next Tuesday, Emma and Shea would run down by train for a call. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Shea and Emma will run down on Tuesday to make a short call, but they will not stay long as it will be election day. P.S. There is to be a reception to the Hierarchy on the 20th in Baltimore. Shea will try to be there and that will be the occasion to push the matter. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Speech commemorating the centennial of the erection of the first bishop's see in the United States, that of Baltimore established on November 6, 1789. :: II-2-o Ms. 10pp. folio

Scope and Contents Most of the leisure hours of Shea's life and much of his means have been devoted to studies bearing on the early and actual history of the Church in this country. It has been the purpose of his life to write this history, hoping that the evening of his days would give him the means and leisure. He has maintained himself by literary labor comfortably, but no more; and year by year his leisure has been required by work needed for his support. Recently some of the Archbishops and...

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Owing to his lameness, Shea gets to New York only on Fridays and Saturdays when he is at the office of the Catholic News. Other days he works away at his home in Elizabeth. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Shea has just finished the Catholic Almanac which he was doing for a publisher. He is doing a sketch of Father Margil for Hudson. Shea attempted to found a Catholic Society, but jealousies, intrigue and lack of interest by others caused him to abandon any further attempts. Bishop John Moore and Father Ralph Dewey, S.J. have a lien on Shea and when it is discharged Shea will be free. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Shea hopes to see Hudson in a few days and sends a short sketch for the "Ave Maria." One of Shea's articles in the "Catholic News" caught the eye of Archbishop Francis August Janssens and led him to learn all he could about the devotion. The Ursulines drew up accounts for him, from which Shea has written what he sends. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Shea sends one sketch. He will soon send another. This mixing up of piety and Indian fighting is somewhat curious, but is not exaggerated. He has not decided upon the matter for the next sketch. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Shea sends an article on the holy persons whose causes are in hand. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Shea's contribution to the Ave Maria has been paid for. Work on his history is progressing. He will continue writing his article on the Indian fighters of Canada and especially the Militia of the Blessed Virgin. The recent celebration of the Massacre of Schenectady has given some an opportunity to denounce the Canadians. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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If Hudson keeps sending sending checks, Shea will strike and not do anything until Terence V. Powderly and the Knights of Labor order it. Shea owes Hudson $28 to $30 in articles. They had a visit from James F. Edwards who has done wonderful work in collecting portraits relics and documents. Restored by Luigi Gregori, they are likely to be preserved. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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There is nothing to be altered in the proof. Shea's health is very unsatisfactory. This makes work on his history slow and laborious. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Hudson's relic of St. Francis de Sales has reached him and will be preserved with holy care. Years ago Shea found that an Abenaki missionary, dedicating his chapel to St. Francis, sent a letter and a wampum belt as an offering of his Indian flock to the tomb of the saint of Annecy. Shea wrote and received word that the American offering was still preserved and they sent Shea a copy of Father Bigot's letter. Shea wishes to propagate devotion to the Venerable Anthony Margil of Jesus, ...

Scope and Contents Shea thanks Hudson for the proof and the reminder about Father Aveneau . The death of Father Claude Allouez, S.J., Shea gives from a document published by Margry. The claims that Allouez located his grant in Indiana made Shea place his mission there but as these villages shifted easily and often it will be impossible to locate the successive spots. Francis Xavier Charlevoix, who visited the fort for several weeks, located it 20-25 leagues up the river. On leaving it he went five or six...