Scope and Contents Father Stehle writes about his new parish. He found an unfurnished house, no horse, or provisions, no resources so that he ran considerably into debt and had it not been for the Giles family he does not know how he would have got along at first. He tells this not to complain but to correct statements that these missions were rich. He made furniture himself and also received some as a gift from some Catholics at Grand Rapids . Since he left Detroit he has taken a drink only a few times and...

Scope and Contents Steiner has heard that the "Pilgrimage Committee" has offered to include some "pious ladies". These "pious ladies" are a nuisance and ought to stay at home and the "Pilgrimage Committee" should have continued with its original plan. The idea of a Pilgrimage from America with "pious ladies" is something original, and Steiner is surprised James Alphonsus McMaster did not see or mention the impropriety. If the "pious ladies" want to make a pilgrimage, they should make one of their own,...

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Steiner encloses the price of the "Realities of Life" an oration by Edmund F. Dunne, and requests that it be sent with a copy of the University catalogue. He is pleased to hear that Hudson is a priest; Steiner is a lawyer. He would like to chat with Professors Timothy Howard and Joseph Lyons :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents There are over 200 persons desirous to receive Confirmation. Steinhauser will try to prepare them but he foresees trouble for religion is not flourishing there. He is destitute and the people seem to care little about it. The money he got in the beginning did not even come up to the expectations of Father Edward Van Paemel . He pays $7.00 a week for board and if he takes a horse to go on mission they charge an exorbitant price for it. He has to try hard to get his $7.00 for board and besides...

Scope and Contents Steinhauser wrote Lefevere in September about the discouraging situation of most of his people because of the failure of the lumber business. It is the same in Grand Haven and elsewhere. He longed for the $150 he hoped Lefevere would oblige Father Francis Van Erp to pay him but he has been obliged to "let raffle out" his horse to pay the most urgent debts. He asks help or advice as he did last winter. He sold his watch for $125, bought a horse and went all over the mission but now he had...

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A written protest of the rectors of the national colleges in Rome against the invasion of the Roman College of the Jesuits. They charge the Italian government with making instruction impossible despite their promises not to interfere with international education. In the papers of Bishop Francis P. McFarland . :: I-1-c Printed circular 2pp. folio

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This is a printed form of acceptance into the Philalethian society of the college signed by the officers and sent with an apology for differences between McFarland and the members of the society. :: I-1-a D. and L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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A piece is submitted for the columns of the Ave Maria in Acrostic form. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Father Stephan says that as McMaster has admitted so many articles in favor of a change in the present status of the Clergy, that he trusts McMaster will not refuse the enclosed a place also in his Journal. He feels that it will be better to correct wrong impressions and hear both sides. The enclosed article should go in unabridged. If McMaster will not allow this favor, Stephan requests that he return this communication to him. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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McMaster is invited to attend a Solemn Requiem Mass for Brother Philippe, at St. Patrick's Cathedral. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Stephens submits a paper entitled "The Papacy", which was originally written for a Protestant Literary Society. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents She received his letter and volume accompanying it. The prayers of St. Gertrude are already known to her however, as they were given to her mother many years ago. It would give her pleasure to meet McMaster and his daughters. He receives her congratulations upon his daughter's vocation. She does not know the lady of whom he speaks, personally, but she has heard a great deal of her family and their conversion to the faith. Sixteen years ago there was not a Catholic in her family, now...

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She encloses a money order for $5.40 and a list of 15 names who wish to join the association under the patronage of St. Michael of the Holy Rosary in acts of reparation for the Indians. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Mrs. Stephens sends McMaster $3 in subscription fees for the Freeman's Journal and $3.25 to aid the Indian Missions. She has been unable to secure other subscribers for the paper. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Mrs. Stephens wishes to avail herself of the opportunity offered in the Freeman's Journal of April 24 to subscribe to the American Lamp at Paray-la-Monial? and encloses her subscription. She is happy to share in any offering made to the Sacred Heart. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Stephens sends McMaster the subscription fee for the Freeman's Journal, and also a years mission dues to aid the Indian Missions, from Mrs. R. H. Salters. She requests a copy of the paper, in which was printed an advertisement for the New Editor of St. Gertrude's Manual of Prayers, as she is unable to get any information on the book elsewhere. She would like to secure new subscribers to the paper but there are few Catholics in her neighborhood and all are poor. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12...

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Mrs. Stephens sends McMaster $3.25 to aid the Indian Missions. The mission band of which she has been a member has broken up because of hard times. She is sending this contribution from nine people with the hope that the band will be reunited in more prosperous times. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She encloses a Post Office money order for $6.25. Of this, $3.00 is for her renewed subscription to the Freeman's Journal, which she wants sent to Dr. R.H. Salter, 1 Stanford Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The $3.25 is the amount due the Association for the Indians by the nine remaining members of the band originally headed by Mr. R.H. Salter, Jr. :: I-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents By the request of R. Daugherty's parents and her own wishes she addresses Timon. They wish Timon to come if possible. Daugherty's father-in-law and his wife are doing all they can to ruin him in property and in mind. Timon has it in his power to arouse Daugherty and make him sensible of his duty to himself and his business. He seems to care nothing about the world except his children whom he says he will have, let it be on what terms he can. If Timon cannot come shortly, his advice...

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He lists a large number of ailments of Kindekens, and suggests the only effectual means to restore his health is a change of climate or a trip to Europe as soon as Kindekens recovers sufficient strength. ` A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Sterling has some interesting correspondence between Henry Cardinal Manning and one of Sterling's daughters, Isabelle Sterling, and he offers it to the Ave Maria. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Sterling fears he may have raised Hudson's expectations too high regarding the correspondence which he encloses. The letter of James Cardinal Gibbons will explain itself. That of Henry Cardinal Manning breathes out his saintly character in every line. Sterling's daughter, Isabelle Sterling was at the convent school in Sag Harbor when she wrote to the Cardinal. She told him her Papa was a convert and that of her three brothers at St. Charles College, one was Cardinal Gibbons' boy whom he...

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Stetson would be pleased to receive, for editorial notice in their paper, a copy of Brownson's translation of Tarducci's "Life of Columbus". :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Doctor Guy Carleton Bailey has long been known to Stevens as a gentleman of high character and professional standing. Bailey's Father was full of sacrifice to the zealous discharge of his duties as health officer in New York. Bailey is qualified for any official station to which he may aspire., Notes of concurrence in the above are signed by Dr. John B. Beck, Dr. Valentine Mott, Dr. T.? McLean?, John C. Chrisman, and Edward Delafield, the last note dated December 9, 1842. :: II-2-n ...

Scope and Contents Stevenson asks that his copies of the Freeman's Journal be sent to Frankfort instead of to Covington, and feels that if McMaster paid a visit to Kentucky when the legislature is in session, he could get many more subscriptions for the paper. Stevenson asks McMaster to recall an old prophecy made years ago by a mutual friend, and he feels that the Democratic victories in Ohio and Pennsylvania may foreshadow a Democratic victory in 1868. He also suggests that McMaster use his influence to...

Scope and Contents Stewart has designed for the last two weeks to see Lefevere, but because of his engagements and Lefevere's occupations, he has not been able to see him. His object was to solicit his care of the accompanying parcel. The reasons why he took this liberty he cannot state well by letter. When the present term is over, he will call on the Bishop. A note in Lefevere's hand says "The above package was sent to C.H. Stewart on the 21 July 1852 by the American Express Com. to his address 15th Street...

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He has received from William Gray, the message respecting the package the Bishop has been so good as to take care of for so long a period. If Lefevere will be so good as to bring it with him to Baltimore and let him know where he is there, he will relieve the Bishop from it. Or, if he finds any trusty person belonging to Washington, who will deliver it into his hadns, he will thank him to commit it to him. :: III-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Stewart forwards a manuscript written by his cousin, a well known Irish poetess. He would like Hudson's opinion on her style and what she might hope for if she devotes her pen partly to the Ave Maria. The manuscript is by C. M. O'Hara :: X-2-j A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Stewart sent Hudson some time ago a manuscript written by his cousin, C. M. O'Hara . Hudson published one of the poems. Now he wishes to know if Hudson received the latest contribution. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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This is a receipt stating that he has received from Father John McElroy two boxes addressed "to Rev. Mr. Debart" to be delivered to Father Bruté at St. Mary's College who will pay 1 1/4 cents per pound.` Receipt S. :: II-3-n A.L.S. Receipt S. 3pp. 4to., 4