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Finton sends $2.88 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. He lists the contributors and promises to say the Hail Marys. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 16 to

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Finton sends $2.88 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. He lists the contributors and promises to say the Hail Marys. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 16 to

Scope and Contents His son, Charles Finucan, 16 years old, has been in the shoe shop of Bour for about 12 months. Although raised in a respectable family, his conduct now is very improper. He lately received his mother with great contempt, and threatened to inform on his brother John, who deserted the 24 Michigan Regiment, and later married a respectable French girl, Mary Bloy before Father P.D. Laurent. He requests Lefevere to contact Charles who is keeping company with a sister of Henry De Rose and to see...

Scope and Contents Finucane is a priest of the Diocese of Natchez, Mississippi, 29 years old and ordained in Baltimore seminary 3 years ago. Because of the unsettled conditions in Mississippi and the danger of all priests being forced into the Army, he has received from his Bishop Augustus Martina 3 months' leave of absence with authority to any bishop to extend the time. He asks Lefevere's permission to work in the Detroit Diocese until the war is over, and if Lefevere wills, to stay longer. He asks Lefevere...

Scope and Contents Finucane obtained his release from Camp Chase by taking the Oath of Allegiance to the United States. He is without faculties from any bishop, as his own bishop granted him a three months leave of absence. He does not want to return to Mississippi in its present condition. Father Edward Fitzgerald is unwilling to have Finucane remain but he understands through Father John Murray that Purcell does not feel inclined to grant him faculties because of an article written by him years ago which...

Scope and Contents Finucane came one year ago to Bishop George A. Carrell in Covington Kentucky with leave of absence from Bishop William Henry Elder of Natchez Mississippi. Carrell informs Finucane that being about to ordain 2 seminarians, Finucane will no longer be needed. In a letter Carrell mentions some good qualities of Finucane and observes that he has an indefinite leave of absence. He is 29 years old, of Irish birth, came to the U.S. when 12 years old, and was ordained June 1861 at St. Sulpice,...

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She inquires if Edwards missed them. They have just returned from a dip into the social whirl. She has not seen the Hamilton girls since her return. They are grateful for Edwards' many kindnesses to them. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 7pp.

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They beg to announce that their promises concerning the Sunnyside Golf Club have been fulfilled and the work planned last fall is substantially completed. They describe the grounds and accommodations and invite Edwards to join. :: XI-2-e TYPED 1p.

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They invite Edwards to join the Sunnyside Golf Club. Golf is a most healthful and interesting exercise. To be thoroughly enjoyed it should be played often. A busy man needs to have his golf course convenient to his office. It is not intended to be a country club. The nine holes will be ready soon. A commodious club house will be erected at once. :: XI-2-d (TYPED) 1p.

Scope and Contents He thanks Edwards very much for his kind letter of introduction to Archbishop Robert Seton. He will cal l on him and deliver the Message. Four of them went to see the Pope and through Seton he is going to try for a private audience. He had a little silver crucifix blessed which he now regards as his dearest treasure. They are having a delightful trip; through the cathedral towns of England, London, Paris, through Spain and the Reveria to Florence and then to Rome the most interesting and...

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Edwards will find an excellent review of Christian Science in "The Examiner" Mar. 31, 1898. He thinks Edwards should see it.

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He is off in the morning for California. He is sorry that he cannot see Edwards and Father Hudson before going. His health improves some each day. After a month he will probably go to Honalulu. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 1p.

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She has scarcely left Frederick for a moment. He is getting along very nicely. After he grows a little stronger, they will have to have an operation as this is the second attack. It is good of Edwards to telephone each day. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 3pp.

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She invites Edwards and Father Hudson to dine with them. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 2pp.

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They walked onto the glacier� a beautiful sight. They are driving from Bergen to Christiania. They hope he is getting well. :: XI-2-k Postcard, signed

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She is sorry to hear that Edwards has left New York as she was about to invite him to spend a night with them. She wishes some summer they could have a little trip together. The summer was much too short for her. They will soon be home again as Mr. Fish sails tomorrow. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 5pp.

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She versifies a mountain in scene. It is so wonderfully beautiful.

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Scope and Contents Edwards is the one man of her acquaintance who always does the right thing at the right time. It is a pleasure to be remembered by friends when away from home. She thinks she will follow Edwards' example in the future and have no more birthdays. They come entirely too often. Her friends gave her some fine pieces of pewter. So after all there is some compensation for birthdays. She feels guilty in having such a glorious time while Fred is at home digging away, allowing her to throw away his...

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How very kind of Edwards to remember her birthday. It was one of her pleasantest surprises. Edwards is always doing just such nice things. She is happy to know that Father Morrissey passed the crisis. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 4pp.

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His sweet birthday greeting was forwarded to her in New York where she has been for five weeks. Had she been home, she would have asked him to dinner. She will be coming home in a week or ten days. She hopes Edwards' health is improved; she asks remembrance to Father Hudson. :: XI-2-m A.L.S. 3pp.

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The New Year finds them in a land of sunshine and beautiful things. Mr. Fish is slowly improving. Frederick came from Boston to spend Christmas vacation; Mary is there with them. Edwards will please tell Father Daniel E. Hudson they received his greeting. :: XI-2-h A.L.S. 5pp.

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There is always one that she can count on to remember her birthday and she assures Edwards that she appreciates it sincerely. She was bountifully remembered. There is no place in America like Florida; Edwards must come next year. She asks Edwards to give Father Hudson a message. :: XI-2-h A.L.S. 7pp.

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She thanks Edwards for the two steamer letters. She thinks the French line is really the best for good food and service. Miss Kirby was with her and a very good companion. She has Frederick there spending Easter. She will soon go to call upon the Huffers. Remembrances to Father Hudson. :: XI-2-k A.L.S. 4pp.

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The telegram reached her in Portland; surely she is blessed with such true and good friends. She often thinks of Edwards when she is away. They leave Friday for San Francisco, then on south. They expect to be home the first of April. Edwards must give her regards to Father Daniel E. Hudson C.S.C. :: XI-2-l A.L.S. 2pp.

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They have enjoyed very much Edwards' cards. She almost envied him and his delightful trip. She is glad he went for pleasure and not health. Mr. Fish is miserable and may have to take a sea voyage. Frederick Fish is at home and a big man. :: XI-2-h A.L.S. 7pp.

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She invites Edwards to dine with them on Thursday and to see "Too Much Johnson". :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 2pp.

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She invites Edwards to dinner on Sunday. She wants to talk to him about Browning as an art critic. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 3pp.

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Mrs. Johnson is anxious to have her go to Chicago with her to consult a physician. She asks would it be agreeable to Edwards and Father Daniel E. Hudson C.S.C. to dine with them on Thursday. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 2pp.

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She had hoped to see Edwards personally and thank him for the beautiful Easter flowers. A severe cold keeps her from the ball game this afternoon. She will expect Edwards and Father Hudson to dine with them on Sunday. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 4pp.

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Mr. Fish was called to Kansas City on business. She is sorry not to have Edwards for dinner but it would be much pleasanter to have Mr. Fish there. She will arrange for a dinner when he returns. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 2pp.