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Lambing thanks Hudson for the set of white vestments which he sent to their church. They are now prepared to begins the stonework on the new church. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p 4to

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Lambing sends an article for the Ave Maria. Work is continuing on the foundation of the new building and he expects the cornerstone to be laid on May 12. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Lambing visited the scene of the Johnstown flood yesterday. It is admitted that between seven and twelve thousand people lost their lives. There were two Churches with schools and convents in Johnstown. The English church was destroyed when it caught fire from floating buildings that were burning. The convent and school were destroyed. The German school and house were destroyed while the church is heavily damaged. This church was in charge of the Benedictine fathers. There was a German...

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Lambing is compelled to give up his proposed visit to Notre Dame. He submits an article on the Sign of the Cross. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Lambing delayed sending the books because he expected to secure some old documents for James F. Edwards. He sends the box to Hudson because he is probably more at home than Edwards. He enumerates the contents of the box. Father Jerome Kearney of St. Bridget's Church, Pittsburg died Thursday evening at 61. Father S. Wall lies dangerously ill in Ireland. :: X-3-m T.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Lambing comments on the article he is preparing for Hudson. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He has received the press notices that Hudson sent him and also some from the Pittsburg Catholic office. His history is not ready yet as he has little leisure time. He tells Hudson that if there is anything that is calculated to fix the heart on a better world, it is the difficulties a parish priest has to contend with when in debt. He cannot leave the city this summer except for a brief trip to New York and hopes that Hudson will keep his good resolution of visiting him in Pittsburgh....

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Lambing received the invitation to the University commencement, a letter from Hudson and the approbation of the "Mixed Marriages". He will submit the pamphlet to the Bishop for approval. He plans to attend the commencement if nothing interferes but a parish priest may well be called the creature of circumstances. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. crown 8 vo

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Lambing is preparing an article entitled "The Treasures of the Missal" by which he hopes to promote a greater love for the Mass. He contemplates a similar article on ritual. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Lambing thanks Hudson for the invitation to Father Sorin's golden jubliee, but he will be unable to attend. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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He acknowledges the receipt of Edwards' letter respecting the loss of his ring. He wishes to inform Edwards that enquiries have been made but fail to get any clue. Should any information be obtained, he will write again. :: XI-2-h A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents Experience shows that the first formula of faculties for North America does not sufficiently provide for communication of faculties to a worthy ecclesiastic who would govern the diocese until the Holy See should otherwise provide in all cases of vacancy of a See caused by the death of the Bishop or some other event. Hence it is decreed that wherever Cathedral Chapters cannot be set up and, in the absence of the archbishop or bishop, there is no one who has duly obtained from him a...

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To his great disappointment he finds but little of the vestments he spoke to Edwards about. His house-keeper burned most of them except the small pieces which he sends. He thinks they were worn by Father Schoulack, missionary Jesuit priest and used before the church was built in 1860. He thanks Edwards for his hospitality in his recent visit to Notre Dame. :: XI-2-f A.L.S. 3pp.

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He thinks that the cross and maniple are of different sets of vestments. He hopes he will be able to grant Edwards the pleasure of other things if he ever finds them. :: XI-2-f A.LS. 1p.

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LaMontagne sends copies of a legal claim against Father Isidore Anthony Lebel of Kalamazoo, by Laurent Chabot for whom he has been attorney for many years. Demand for payment has already been made to Lebel without any reply. He asks Borgess' help to obtain the balance of the claim. Lebel's money circumstances are prosperous. LaMontagne wishes to prevent a judicial prosecution in the midst of a Protestant population. A.L.S. French Enclosures:

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In the public schools of Little Falls they use as manuals of history the works of a certain Meyers of Belmont College, Ohio, which Lamothe finds very unfair to the Catholic Church. He thought he could remedy the evil by putting into the children's hands other manuals written in a Catholic spirit. Knowing Edwards to be a professor of history in the best Catholic institution of the country, he asks Edwards to recommend manuals. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 4pp.

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Lamport greatly admired the attractiveness and literary beauty of the poem, "Legend", which appeared in the Ave Maria. He had 500 copies of it printed. There is not desire to encroach on the rights of the publisher or author. Lamport inquires if there is any objection to his sending it out as an inspiration of charity. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He had a most pleasant crossing, only nine days from New York to Brest. In Paris he saw Purcell's student John H. Bonner who is well and will be ordained at Christmas 1967. Lamy took dinner with the Abbe Amon, cure of St. Sulpice who has the highest esteem for Purcell. He is staying at the American College in Rome on the invitation of Father William McCloskey with whom he crossed the ocean. All of Purcell's students are doing well. One of them Burns will make a distinguished subject. He had...

Scope and Contents He has received twelve young seminarians of Lyons, France most of them ready for ordination. Last summer Lamy could not go to Europe himself, so he sent one of his priests who was very lucky in getting seminarians. Last year Lamy was expecting some Sisters of St. Joseph who had offered him their services; but they have not come. He asks if Purcell could get him some sisters to open an orphan asylum. They have a pretty good house prepared. Mail from the States is very irregular on account of...

Scope and Contents Father Peter Equillon informs Lamy that he passed through Cincinnati with his band of missionaries and Christian brothers, and he put up at Purcell's house. Lamy thanks Purcell for his hospitality. On Sept. 24, he ordained three young Mexicans. He hopes they will be of great service. At the Convent of Our Lady of Light five postulants entered the novitiate, four made their first vows. A daughter of one of the richest families of the territory took the veil. The Sistersof Loretto have now 26...

Scope and Contents Since November the Independence mail had to stop on account of the Indians. War is now declared on the west with the Navajoes. Volunteers from every part of the territory are organizing themselves to march against them. The Christian Brothers have opened their school and have 100 students. They had great expense to furnish the house for the brothers Lamy asks Purcell to send him $1,000 for which he will send him an order on the Propagation of the Faith. He would be thankful if Purcell could...

Scope and Contents He wrote to Purcell last May from St. Louis but received no answer. It happened to be just when troubles commenced in St. Louis, Missouri. New Mexico has her share of suffering. Most of the young men are enlisted. Two important posts were shamefully given up to a handful of Texans. The volunteers are discontented because they have not been paid. It is doubtful whether they will join the regulars to oppose a larger force of Texans who are now on the Rio Grande 150 miles from Santa Fe. More...

Scope and Contents He thanks Purcell for the kindness shown to his nephew Anthony upon his ordination. He hopes Anthony will make a good missionary. The Sisters of Charity are all well. Besides their orphans, they also keep a school for small boys. The Sisters of Loretto probably will face a lawsuit over a legacy of $20,000 left them by a Mexican nun who died last summer. Her relatives have determined to contest her will. Two of their best lawyers have agreed to prosecute the suit, requiring nothing in fees in...

Scope and Contents He left Baltimore on Oct. 29 and stayed at Mt. Vernon, Ohio a few days. He and Father J.A. Brent went to Danville and the following Sunday kept church in Mt. Vernon. It was Lamy's first experience with the Ohio missions, where he collected over $400. He also had a collection in St. Louis. He was furtunate in securing reduced railroad fares to Santa Fe. Three Sisters of Loretto and his young deacon Joseph R. Rivera went from St. Louis with him. They were blocked eight days in Denver with a...

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He has not answered Purcell's letter because of his absence for ten days. He thanks him for the complimentary lines, but he has no official document on the subject. The Sisters of Charity are all well. The people are very poor this year. He sends respects to Father Edward Purcell. :: II-5-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father Peter Hart writes that he is still suffering. Lamy had a good parish in view for him. If Hart is not able to come Purcell should advance him $200. He would be glad to have Father Don Pedro in the diocese. When he was with him Pedro proved himself extremely useful. Three young Mexicans will be ready for the priesthood in the fall. He sent to Europe for some Christian Brothers . He has a fine property for them with a large new house for the school. He has also another lot and house...

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He takes great pleasure in introducing Captain J.W.L. Nicoolsmus, a good practical Catholic who has gained the respect of all who know him. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He was glad to hear what Purcell wrote in regard to Father Francis Cubero, O.P.. It would be a great acquisition to New Mexico if Cubero should come as he speaks the two necessary languages. Cubero could very easily establish a house of his order in New Mexico. He would be useful to give retreats to the clergy. For nine years they never had any but a few days. Father Joseph P. Machebeuf is at Pike's Peak since October on Christmas Day he said Mass in his fine new brick church in Denver. The...

Scope and Contents He saw in the Catholic Telegraph that Purcell had gone to Rome last spring. On account of the troubles in Missouri they are receiving very few papers. There is a rumor that there is a large force of Texans coming again to the territory. He hopes they will not come. Lamy intends to go to Europe in 1864 to get some subjects, more Christian brothers and Sisters for a hospital. So far they have only two schools and they are in Santa Fe. About 350 children attend. He ordained a priest on the...

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He asks Purcell to remit an enclosed draft of $250 to Mr. Nurre. He has just written to the Catholic Telegraph to get some copies for Santa Fe. Last Summer Bishop Sylvester H. Rosecrans wrote introducing his cousin. The young man did not get the position he expected but now he has some occupation. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.