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Lauth has been deceived in his obedience and disappointed in almost every way. Despite all promises, he has been obliged to attend Leo and St. Michaels. The amount of work, considering his health, would injure him less that this missionary labor. He is making a second novitiate that is harder than the first. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Lauth came across an article on the death of the musician, Chopin in a Polish Catholic magazine. He thought it good reading matter for the Ave Maria and sends a translation of it for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He twice called to see Bishop Richard Phelan on behalf of Edwards' request, but each time he was not at home. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Enclosed is the corrected proof sheet of the translation that Hudson had looked over. Lauth will look for something interesting for the Ave Maria in his next Polish reading. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Father V. Quinon of Clarksville, Texas wishes to know the address of Bishop Peter Dufal, C.S.C. in Rome. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Lauth is honored by the invitation to prepare a paper on "Life Insurance and Pension Funds for Wage Workers" to be read at the coming (Columbian) Catholic Congress. He hopes to visit Onahan next week.

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Lauth would like to call upon Onahan to discuss the paper on "Life Insurance and Pension Funds."

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He received Grace's letter of June 20, 1864, introducing Dr. _____ Massey. He was pleased with Massey, and would have liked to do something for him, but after his first visit, Massey did not return. He hopes that Massey was able to secure a good position and would like to see him again.

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He is sorry that they have no duplicates of the Brownson series. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He is pleased to accept the invitation of the 17th and waits to know his subject. He will pay his own expenses. :: I-1-j - Typed L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}

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He asks Edwards to get him the names and addresses of the Young Men's Societies in the Diocese of Fort Wayne. He is organizing the next convention to be held in Washington. He had hopes of going to Sitka with Father John A. Zahm, C.S.C., but those hopes are growing smaller. The preparations for the convention will keep him busy all summer. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. Typed 1p. 8vo.

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In reply to Hudson's letter of March 17, he accepts with pleasure the offer to exchange the "Missions Catholiques" for the "Ave Maria". He has received the check for 28 francs and has entered Hudson's subscription to "Le Foyer" for one year at 15.10 and to the "Journal du Jeunesse" at 11.10, leaving 1.80 to Hudson's credit. If he wishes to continue the "Journal du Jeunesse" for another six months this sum can be applied to the subscription price. :: X-2-e A.L.S. French 2pp. 12vo

Scope and Contents He sends a Postal Order for $5. $4 is for the suffering in Ireland and $1 for the rebuilding of Notre Dame. The contribution for Ireland should be acknowledged in favor of Mr. and Mrs. Elizabeth Carty, deceased, and husband. The contribution for Notre Dame is Lavey's sent in hopes of sharing in the Masses and prayers of the community. A correction is given for the mailing of the Ave Maria. P.S. Lavey describes a miraculous cure in this vicinity by the use of cement from Knock. P.S....

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He encloses three dollars for a year's subscription to the Freeman's Journal, which is the type of fearless and effective publication needed in these crooked times. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Laviallle invites Lefevere to his consecration in Louisville, on the 24th, the feast of Our Lady of Mercy. Archbishop John Baptist Purcell will be the consecrator, and Archbishop Martin John Spalding will preach. He trusts the saintly founder of his diocese Benedict Joseph Flaget will aid him. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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The last mail brought him Purcell's favor informing him of the fearful call from the Holy See. The Apostolic Letters have not yet reached him but they may be in Louisville. He thanks Purcell for his encouragement and asks him to pray that God will give him confidence. He had longed after an opportunity of seeking in Religious Rules the means of rendering his life less unworthy of his sacred calling. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Lavialle received the Apostolic letter last Thursday by messenger from Louisville. He is sorry for his hesitation. He encloses a letter of acceptance to the Cardinal Prefect and asks Purcell to forward it. He believes that the 3rd Sunday in September would be suitable for is consecration. He thanks Purcell for his offer to let Lavialle use his house and cathedral but it would deprive the clergy and the faithful of Louisville. So he wishes Purcell to perform the ceremony in Louisville. He...

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Lavialle acknowledges Purcell's letter of the 2nd. The 24th of September is definitely settled for Lavialle's consecration and he is requesting the Bishops of the Province to attend. Archbishop Martin J. Spalding will preach and Lavialle is happy to learn that Bishop Sylvester Rosecrans will be present. He asks Purcell to send his letters on to Bishops Quinlan and Juncker? whom he urges to come. Also, Lavialle is going to ask Bishop Woods to come. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Lavialle is again disappointed in the expectation of visiting Purcell and must give it up till the week after Easter. He requests Purcell's opinion on the sad case stated in the enclosed paper no enclosure. It is said to have occurred about 11 months ago. If it must be dealt with as a "casus sollicitationis" Lavialle considers the suspension incurred to be only "ferendo sententia" and requiring the declaration of the Bishop, but after this the case to be one reserved to the Holy See. Purcell...

Scope and Contents In the case on which Lavialle requested Purcell's opinion, he did not raise the question of the existence of the solicitation but his question was whether it be a case of the "crime" of solicitation with the penalty of suspension, and whether the priest himself was bound to report the sin to the proper authority and whether the confessor should inflict the penalty. Lavialle finds that in 1857 Archbishop Francis Patrick Kenrick of Baltimore obtained from the Holy See as a special...

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Lavialle regrets that he forgot to send Purcell a memoranda of his, meeting. He would like to know if Purcell thinks the Fenians are, increasing. He believes the number of petitions for dispensation from, religious vows is greater in this country than any other. He asks Purcell, to help him in regard to this number. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Lavialle asks Purcell if he will be at home next week because he hopes to callon him. He asks for information as to the character of Father Jeremiah Vaughn from Ireland who has been saying Mass in Louisville without having received permission. Vaughn is reported to have exercised priestly functions in Boston and Cincinnati. He hopes Purcell's health is good and asks prayers. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He sent $8.50 three weeks ago to McMaster directly, for the Papal Zouaves, not knowing the box number of St. Michail's Ass'n, but since then he has not heard anything of it. He asks McMaster to let him know if it was received. The names of the donors are listed. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Law thanks Hudson for the copy of "Lepers of Molokai". He sends a donation of ten dollars fromMrs. Crawford for Hudson's subscription for the lepers. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Never did she enjoy a visit so much. The boys were very kind. One could not help but enjoy themselves in company of such perfect gentlemen. It does one so much good to meet with truly nice and good young men. She thinks Edwards' friend Frank a charming young man. She is leaving tomorrow for a long visit with the Sisters.

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Lawler learned of Mrs. McMaster's death through the Journal and sends McMaster his condolences and promise of the prayers of his family. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p 8vo.

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Lawler has received Onahan's letter. He will not be able to attend a meeting on the 14th of May, since his long absence in California has left many delayed matters, to which he must devote his time. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Lawler asks McMaster to accept the enclosed $6.00 for Mount Carmel. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Lawler thanks Onahan for the copy of the official call and programme of the Columbian Catholic Congress. He hopes to meet Onahan on that occasion.

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Lawler thanks Onahan in regard to the cards for Educational Day. He hopes to see him at the (Columbian Catholic) Congress.