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Smith explains her failure to write since the publication of her book. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Smith submits an article for the Youth Department of the Ave Maria. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Although a stranger to McMaster, Smith feels that he must write a letter of condolince upon the death of McMaster's wife, whose obituary he saw in the Journal. He had never known a husband's love but had felt the loss of mother, father, sister and brother, until he was left alone. God's blessing is invoked upon McMaster. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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He writes at the request of Madam St. Frances, Superior of the convent school at St. Albans. She wishes to know the best Catholic school books published. If McMaster cannot give this information, can he refer Smith to anyone who can? :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Smith informs Hudson that he is able to do first class portrait drawing. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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At the request of William L. Able, much pressed for a small sum to discharge an execution against him, they state that Able has nearly completed a house on the swamp place for Timon and Odin. Compliance in advancing the sum will greatly relieve Able's distress., P.S. The amount is $35. A.L.S. On the same paper:

Scope and Contents Smyth had delayed his answer until he could ascertain all the particulars regarding the subject. Yesterday a friend came whom he requested to enquire into the matter and he learned that the creditors Gelkpe and Co. of New York consented to take 25% of all principal and interest. They are willing to pay the same percentage on the bonds issued by their corrupt mayor contrary to the wishes of the property holders. Smyth understands that if McFarland accepts these conditions and sends the bonds...

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Smyth requests that his communication be returned to him. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He encloses a letter from Mrs. Handlin stating that a seemingly incureable sore on her foot was healed when she applied water from the Shrine of Lourdes on it. Mrs. Handlin wrote her testimonial in her own hand, and Father Smyth reworded another one for her. McMaster may use the letter as he sees fit. Enclosure 2 :: I-2-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Father Smith sends McMaster "another nut for Professor Tyndall to crack with his so-called science". McMaster may make any use of it that he wishes. Mrs. Catherine M. Handlin is a well-known lady in Fort Smith. Since McMaster has taken a special interest in the water of Lourdes, Smyth sends him this account, as well as a version he himself made of it. P.S. McMaster may use whichever version he chooses to use. A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo. The first enclosure:

Scope and Contents After Smyth recommended the Freeman's Journal to H. C. Hill of Bloomer, Arkansas, he secured a subscription from him for one year. The agent for the Journal, John Dodson, asked Smyth to send in the $3. himself and renew his acquaintance with McMaster. At the end of each year Smyth encourages his congregation to subscribe to good Catholic papers and always recommends the Journal. Dodson says his daily prayers over the pages of the paper and puts it under the pillow of his sons so they...

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Victor Palme accepts the exchange of the "Ave Maria" for the "Revue du Monde". They ask Hely to inform his correspondent and they are counting on seeing in his magazine the insertion of the summary of theirs. They will supply the Director of the Ave Maria Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C. with the Revue du Monde from next July onwards. J. Albanel? signs. :: X-3-c A.L.S. French 1p. 8vo.

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Soffers sends Lefevere a certified copy of the original oath of J. F. Godfrey renouncing Freemasonry and all other secret societies and all allegiance with any of their members as such. As witnessed by Soffers; dated Sept. 27, 1858. :: III-2-i A.D.S. Copy 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Solanus encloses $6.00. The Freeman's Journal should be sent to Joseph Wenker, Glymann P.O., Wisconsin, and a receipt for $3.00 sent to the same address. The other $3.00. are for a contribution to the Holy Father from George Meir and Frederick Galmarm of Glymann. In the handwriting of either McMaster or a secretary is the note, "Return with $3.00"; and the question "Where?" after the address "Glymann" which is barely legible in Solanus' letter. The name "Glymann" is written in twice in...

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Sister Rose of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary has seen his letter of yesterday morning. It is impossible for her to answer his question without further consultation. She therefore begs to be excused until she receives more light on the matter. :: III-2-i A.L.S 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Sister Rose has written Joos that it is almost impossible for her to answer the questions proposed by the Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere without further consultation. But she has done so but the answer to her questions is delayed so much, she feels conscience-bound to let him know her dispositions to the proposed questions. As to the first question she is convinced that the Institution should not be confined to the Detroit Diocese; as to the second question, whether or not they recognize Mother...

Scope and Contents It has been made known to Fenwick by Pope Leo XII through a rescript of Nov. 8, 1823 that the Pope has decided the territory of Michigan and the Northwest previously committed to the care of Fenwick is to be set aside a new diocese and that he asked the Sacred Congregation to designate to him someone suitable for this bishopric. The decisions of the Sacred Congregation in a meeting of Dec. 4, 1823 also have been made known to Fenwick and a letter was sent to Archbishop Marechal asking him to...

Scope and Contents Cardinal de Somalia sends to Fenwick a bond for Father Antonio Perier, the pontifical vice consul at Marseilles which Fenwick is to acknowledge and then keep until he decides how he intends to ship all those things, which have been given to him by the Pope and the Sacred Congregation for his diocese and which are already at that port. Fenwick is to write there and announce his plans for shipping the gifts. Father Phillip Borgna C.M. of Louisiana is about to saif from Marseilles and the...

Scope and Contents De Somalia acknowledges Maréchal's letter of May 13 in which he stated that Bishop Edward Fenwick of Cincinnati earnestly desires as his coadjutor Father Francis Kenrick of the diocese of Bardstown. Although not denying the validity of the Bishop's plea, the Sacred Congregation does not think that Father Kenrick should be removed. Bishop Benedict Joseph Flaget has written to the Sacred Congregation setting forth the qualities of Kenrick and of his need for him in the diocese of Bardstown. De...

Scope and Contents De Somalia acknowledges the receipt of the letter of Archbishop Ambrose Maréchal of Baltimore, dated May 13, in which he stated that Fenwick desired Father Francis Kenrick of Bardstown as his coadjutor. Since the Sacred Congregation cannot consider taking Kenrick away from Bardstown because Bishop Benedict Joseph Flaget has insisted upon his need of him, De Somalia has written to Maréchal asking that he pass over Kenrick and suggest three other candidates for the coadjutorship. The same...

Scope and Contents It has been reported to the Sacred Congregation that Rese has been writing to Father Francis Patrick Kendrick of the diocese of Bardstown seeking to draw him from that diocese to Cincinnati. For this purpose Rese had no permission from the Sacred Congregation, nor would it have been given if asked. It is evident to the Sacred Congregation that Kenrick is a great aid to Bishop Benedict Joseph Flaget and it is the mind of the Congregation that he persevere there. Rese is to desist from his...

Scope and Contents In a general Congregation held June 26, the question of the erection of a new see at Detroit was considered and the reports of Fenwick and of Archbishop Ambrose Maréchal concerning Father Gabriel Richard as the new bishop were received. a The Congregation decided that the new see should be erected as soon as possible but desired some new information. They wish to know whether there are funds or sources of funds which the new bishop will or can receive support. They wish an itemized account...

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Somerville, general manager of the Associated Press, will give credit to the Journal for any news McMaster may have relative to the Pope's death. :: I-2-c Telegram 1p. 12mo.

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Sorin thanks McFarland for his letter which he received yesterday and immediately sent to the printing office of the Ave Maria. He regrets that McFarland has not received it regularly but hopes that he will in the future. They will assure gratitude for any encouragement in his diocese. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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On February 1, upon Father J Frere's arrival, Sorin asked Lefevere to tell him what he knew about Frere's conduct in his diocese. Sorin begs Lefevere to answer. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Sorin has returned from Natouassibi, Notawasepe, Michigan ; he saw Mangouogan and the other Indians; this morning he was about to continue his journey up to Detroit but his house will not actually permit so long an absence. According to the replies of Mangouogan Sorin understands that no money has yet been paid to them but that Mangouogan expects $3000 within a week. Everyone assures Sorin there that Mangouogan's brother-in-law, Hokan, an American, has won him over and plans to break up camp...

Scope and Contents From Lefevere's letter of last month, it appears that he has taken Sorin's last letter as a sign of indecision about the place in which their Sisters should finally establish themselves. This apparent indecision applied only to the one fact mentioned in his letter, that is to what Bishop Celestin de Hailandiere of Vincennes had told him and which Sorin had heard at Detroit and what he learned, with great surprise, at Vincennes. Although it had a slight air of reproach, Bishop Lefevere's...

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Sorin sends Lefevere a copy of the letter which Father Drouelle wrote. Sorin is glad of the consolation that Lefevere's approbation of the constitutions will give to Drouelle before his departure for Guadeloupe West Indies . Last Sunday they blessed their new chapel which is a miniature of the Cathedral of Detroit. :: III-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Sorin has received a letter from Father Isidore Anthony Lebel of Kalamazoo, Michigan by which he learns that Lefevere is ready to pay Sorin the money advanced on a lot in Kalamazoo on the delivery of the bond. The bond is for $300. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He regrets the tone of the Bishop's letter of the 20th inst. and assures him that there was very little ground for it, except to afford an unexpected mortification in the holy season. He has documents written by Father Francis Cointet, C.S.C. in immediate reference to the church in Niles Michigan the knowledge of which would likely cause the Bishop to feel very differently. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.