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Lambing plans to visit Hudson this summer. The heavy pressure of work has taken the charm out of life for Lambing. He fears he is one of those clergymen who trust more to the material than the spiritual for aid. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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All is quiet and he is in good health. He hopes to visit Notre Dame soon. What is the date of the annual commencement? He lately fell in with "Purgatory Surveyed." It does not make any new points but he may add some remarks on the joys of the holy souls. He must not make Purgatory too dark. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1 p. 8vo.

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He sees by the "Scholastic" that commencement will take place on the 23rd. He intends leaving for Notre Dame on Sunday evening, the 19th, and to remain with Hudson as long as he can so as to return for confessions on Saturday evening. He encloses $2.00 from Father Joseph Rommelfanger of Butler, Pennsylvania for "Mixed Marriages." :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2 pp. 12mo.

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Lambing encloses a few remarks on the decree regarding the nuptial blessing. He supposes Hudson heard of his adventure, which was greatly exaggerated. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Recently a man crazed with drink entered Lambing's church during Sunday vespers weilding a knife. After the devotions were over he wanted to see Lambing, but Lambing was warned in time to escape. What the man's intentions were is unknown, but he was arrested and sentenced to jail. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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His work keeps him too occupied to allow him to write for the Ave Maria at present though he expects that changed conditions will permit him to fulfill his promise sometime next month. He inquires about the progress of his pamphlet "Mixed Marriages." His article "A Memorial Altar" destined to appear in the Catholic World next week in his opinion will be found very interesting and appropriate by Hudson. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1 p. royal 8 vo

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The regretable delay in obtaining the approbation of John Tuigg, Bishop of Pittsburgh for his pamphlet was due to the fact that the bishop is now extremely busy with diocesan duties. Wanting to make a few minor changes in manuscript he asks for other proof sheets to examine. He is thinking of advertising his "Orphans Friend and Sunday School Teacher's Manual" on the back cover of the pamphlet. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. royal 8 vo.

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Lambing advises Hudson to change the mailing of the Ave Maria as he has now moved into his new house by the side of the church. He tells Hudson that some advertisement has been given on his two books and does not think this announcement is too early. He would like a few days of repose at Notre Dame. P.S. The cover of his "Mixed Marriages" is very neat. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Lambing has looked over the proof and finds it correct but has made some additions to the text to strengthen his argument. He tells Hudson that he is enjoying good health and is nearly situated in his new home. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 8 vo.

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Lambing received the cover of "Mixed Marriages" and the advertisements. He is satisfied with the cover but would like a minor change in the introductory remarks. He encloses a map of Pittsburgh and has marked the church and the Cathedral on it. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. crown 8vo.

Scope and Contents He does not have his house in order after moving and he is occupied by another task that will not last long. He is sorry to lose any of the argument from his manuscript but is glad Hudson took the one he did. He would like Hudson to send him the press notices, as he expects to deal with the question of matrimony in the future. He has been engaged for several years in collecting material for such work but cannot say when it will be undertaken. Hudson may send 50 copies, as he does not...

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Lambing concludes his articles on Masses for the dead and he hopes they are satisfactory. Now he will be able to rest awhile. When may he expect a notice of his History? Hudson should consult the "North American Review" of December to see an article on the failure of our common schools. Written on reverse side of last page of article. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 8vo

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He sends one short piece and promises an article on the blessing "in articulo mortis." He requests some water of Lourdes. He has received a letter from Father James Fitton praising his article on "Masses for the Dead" which Father Fitton proposes to publish in pamphlet form. He asks Father Hudson's opinion of the idea. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Another paper will finish the articles. He has broken this one off abruptly as much for want of time as for any other reason. The Ave does not come regularly to his brother, Father M A. Lambing. He gives the correct address. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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In the next, the concluding article, he shall give some remarks on the "heroic act of Christ", privileged altars and some other special works in behalf of the dead. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

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Lambing's book entitled "Masses" will be much longer that anticipated. Research for it has kept Lambing's time completely occupied. He will not be able to fulfill his promised visit to Notre Dame. Lambing offers suggestions for improving the Ave Maria. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. Folio

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Lambing has finished his book "Masses for the Dead", and after many corrections he will send it to Hudson. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Lambing sends the manuscript for his book "Masses for the Dead". He makes suggestions as to the size page that might be used in the book. As remuneration for writing the book, Lambing will accept an agreed upon number of copies per one thousand books published. He thinks such a man as Judge Edmund Dunne, who takes an interest in the affairs of poor people will not be satisfied with the "Masses". Men like Dunne usually meet with the better educated Catholics and as a result are not...

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Lambing submits the promised article. He has been urged to follow up his pamphlet on the Mass with one on the Nuptial Mass. Lambing thinks he will write an article on Matrimony for the Ave Maria. He requests that Hudson send him the Ave Maria. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Bishop John Tuigg has gone to Rome and will not be back in time to give his approval to "Masses". Under the copyright law two copies of the best edition must be sent to the Librarian of Congress. Lambing is writing an essay on the marriage ceremony and the Nuptial Mass for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Lambing questions the correctness of the latest English translation of the "Raccolta" that was referred to by the Ave Maria in answer to a question. Father W. W. Barry 's work "On the Sacraments" furnishes material for instructions. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Lambing asks Hudson to send him some Lourdes water. His transfer to a new parish has been held up and Lambing expects to remain at St. Mary's for another season. Bishop John Tuigg is returning from Rome. The trouble between Tuigg and Father J. Hickey Braddock's Field has been compromised to Tuigg's disadvantage. Father Michael Joseph Mitchell died January 11., he was sixty-two and had been a priest thirty-eight years. He received the copy of Professor Joseph A. Lyons ' book "Library of...

Scope and Contents Lambing sends Hudson a review of the book on Mixed Marriage which Hudson sent him. While the work is more learned than Lambing's he thinks his book on the subject is more practical. Benziger Brothers is publishing a work entitled "Zeal in the work of the Ministry" a good book for missionary priests written by Abbe Dulvis . Lambing wrote Benziger's suggesting they ought to reprint this work and enclose a section by a real missionary priest, say Father Francis Weninger :: X-2-i A.L.S....

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There is no reliable word of Bishop John Tuigg 's return although it was reported he would leave Rome on January 6th. The decree of the Council of Trent and the Ruler of the Index requires that a book treating de rebus pacis should have the approbation of the Ordinary of the place in which it is published. But if the author should live in a different place does it require the approbation of his Bishop? :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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It is true Bishop Joseph Dwenger should have seen the manuscript of the "Masses". Lambing would be unwilling to have the work published without his approbation. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Lambing received the letter of Father L. Morandi, S.J., which Hudson sent. He sends the corrections to Hudson. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Lambing received the copy of the "Masses for the Dead" which Hudson sent him. He requests more copies, that he might send them to Washington as required by the copyright law. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Lambing received the copies of "Masses for the Dead" for which he thanks Hudson, but he is disappointed that they were not published on the same size paper as the Scholastic Annual. Hudson is mistaken as to the number of copies of the pamphlet Lambing was to receive for it was agreed that he would take seventy-five out of the one thousand copies. Lambing claims he also corrected the mistake concerning diriment impediments he made in the manuscript. Lambing requests that Hudson send him...

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Lambing submits an article. He proposes to take seventy-five copies of the 1000 pamphlets he wrote because he knew Hudson did not have the same facilities for publishing it as other publishers he has consulted. The 227 copies have not arrived yet. Lambing thinks twenty-five cents is a fair price to charge for the pamphlet. He sends Hudson a letter he received for Edmund F. Dunne :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Enclosed is an account of an incident that Lambing experienced. Lambing wrote to Judge Edmund Dunne . Dunne's letter is evidence of the difficulty even a well meaning layman finds in understanding the position of a priest. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 4to.