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Lefevere acknowledges receipt by American Express of the one, hundred copies of the Convocation of the 15th of Sept. and the, Encyclical of the 8th of Dec. He encloses $20 to Purcell for their, payment. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Lefeverebelieves Purcell has better facilities to send money to Rome than he can find in Detroit so he is sending today to Purcell, by the American Express Company, the sum of two thousand dollars in gold as the amount of collections taken up in the Diocese of Detroit in the aid of the sovereign pontiff-Pope Pius IX. Lefevere wishes Purcell to send this amount to Rome soon. Dr. Censonnault Bishop of Sandwich, Canada, has resigned his Diocese and Rome has accepted his resignation. It is...

Scope and Contents In this agreement, Bishop Lefevere cedes to Bishop Baraga, all faculties, powers authorities, and rights to attend to the spiritual wants of the people residing in the following counties of the north-western part of the lower and southern peninsular of the state of Michigan: Cheboygan, Emmet, Antrim, Leelanaw, and Grand Traverse, together with all the temporal emoluments and benefits arising from said spiritual attendánce, under the condition that Bishop Baraga will attend properly to the...

Scope and Contents In this report of Indian schools in the Catholic missions under the superintendence of Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere for 1846 and also for 1847 are listed the schools at Arbre Croche, LaCroix, Middletown, Mackinac, Point St. Ignace and L' Anse, Michigan, the names of the teachers, the number of scholars and the course of instruction is given. Ottawas and Chippewas, pure and mixed, attend the schools. Besides the usual studies, needlework is taught in some of the schools. Probably a first draft....

Scope and Contents Printed formula grant of faculties for the diocese of Detroit filled in with proper details. In it Lefevere has added the faculty of dispensing from banns and of blessing crosses, medals, and rosaries, and the permission to omit Matins and Lauds of the following day when hearing confessions. The faculties are signed by the bishop and secretary, Father Peter Mennaert and impressed with the episcopal seal. The faculties are also granted in writing for the whole diocese with the consent of the...

Scope and Contents Printed formula grant of faculties for the diocese of Detroit filled in with proper details. In it Lefevere has added the faculty of dispensing from the three banns of marriage, of blessing crosses, medals, and rosaries, and the permission to omit Matins and Lauds of the following day when hearing confessions. The faculties are signed by the bishop and the secretary, Father Peter Hennaert, and impressed with the episcopal seal. The faculties are also granted in writing for the whole diocese...

Scope and Contents Printed formula grant of faculties for the diocese of Detroit filled in with proper details. In it Lefevere has added the faculty of dispensing from two banns of marriage. The faculties are signed by the Bishop, the secretary, Father Peter Hennaert, and are impressed with the episcopal seal. The faculties are also granted in writing for all the diocese with the consent of the missionary of the place or of those in charge of the mission. Included are the statutes of the diocese since 1843 to...

Scope and Contents A report of Indian schools in the Catholic missions at Arbre Croche, La Croix, Middletown, Manistee, Grand River, Mackinac, Pointe St. Ignace and L'Anse under the superintendence of Bishop Lefevere for 1844 and also for 1845. Tribes--Ottawa and Chippewa, location, teachers, number of scholars and their race and the courses of instruction are given. The teachers are Father Francis Pierz, Mary Ann Fisher Fischer, Mr. Eniwickki?, Mr. Kinis, T. Gasiwod, m. Matchiggig, Father Andrew Viszocsky,...

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He is there for a week. He encloses $5 for the season ticket and he will try to be present at one or more lectures. :: I-1-j - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {1}

Scope and Contents McMahon's letter was forwarded to him but he had to consult his superior as to his probable duty during the coming summer. The superior thinks he should not undertake anything during the coming summer. The superior thinks he should not undertake anything during the present year. They are opening a new seminary and his mission does not end until the end of June. There are missions to give. He expresses his full faith in the movement and willingness to help in the future. :: I-1-j - A.L.S. -...

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She thanks Edwards for sending her the letter of introduction to Father Frederic Linneborn, C.S.C.. She will give herself the pleasure of calling at once and presenting it. After her return she hopes Edwards will come and dine with them some time when he is in Chicago.

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The balance of Burwell Leftwich's bill was never paid simply because they have never had the money. They paid so much to her mother each month that she promised to attend to it. She feels Mr. Leftwich will be on his feet again in six months when he will settle the matter up. :: XI-2-l A.L.S. 4pp.

Scope and Contents He hates to other Edwards. He quotes the attorney that wrote to him that he was instructed to settle along the lines suggested by Leftwich and that they could not see their way clear for taking further chances for unfulfilled promises. He is at a loss to understand the Secretary taking this stand. He asks for a full and itemized statement of the account. He regrets the Secretary does not show a more kindly disposition and regard for the family's connection with Notre Dame in the past. He...

Scope and Contents She was extremely gratified by Sarah's letter and regrets that she did not see them when they were in London. It was very kind of her to send the book; it will remind her of their visit at Wydale. She has always felt a wish to see her American cousins and hopes that they will meet sufficiently for the link of kinship not to be broken. Since she saw Sarah she staid again at Wydale and met Miss Balfour, the lady Seymour Audry, Ellen L. Cayley's brother is to marry. Legard hopes William...

Scope and Contents Excerpt from the book of baptisms of 1839 in the archives of the Cathedral: September 10, 1839 Robert Seton, son of William Seton 3., son of William Magee Seton, Catholic, of New York and of Emily Prime Seton, daughter of Nathaniel Prime, Protestant; born August 28, was baptized. The godparents were Patrizio Filicchi and Ester Filicchi, children of Antonio Filicchi, both of Leghorn, requested by Nathaniel and Cornelia Prime, Protestants. ` Signed by the chaplain of the Baptistry, ...

Scope and Contents Legrand recommends to Hughes a friend whom he has known in the Semninary of St. Sulpice and who now plans for his health to leave France. In his letter to Bishop Richard Vincent Whelan, which he asks Hughes to read, he has told what he thinks of this priest. He believes that Father Boquet will render good service. He has talent, education and zeal despite his bad health. He apologizes for writing in French. He is sure that Hughes will receive him as a father. Legrand has given him a letter...

Scope and Contents He encloses $3 for the Freeman, and thanks McMaster for all the good he is doing for the Church. The Catholic press is a power, reaching farther than the voices of bishops or priests. Well-meaning Protestants read the Freeman, and Catholic doctrine is implanted in their hearts. All readers of the Freeman will agree that it is one of the foremost forces in disseminating Catholic doctirne. He thanks him once more for his noble work, and prays that the Freeman may find its way into...

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Leimgruber would like the "Freeman's Journal" sent to the Redemptorist's new house near Chicago, at the town Lake View. Note:McMaster wants his love sent. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He is happy to learn through Louis Cleret that he is well. They are very unhappy in France. All religious orders without exeeption are expelled. Many will no doubt establish themselves in America. He would be content to meet him at Cherbourg and show him the country. A.L.S. 1p. 12mo. French

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He received Edwards' postal and sends a view of Cherbourg marking the Holy Trinity Church that he and Edwards visited together. :: XI-2-e Postcard, signed (French)

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He received Edwards' postal and sends a view of Cherbourg marking the Holy Trinity Church that he and Edwards visited together. :: XI-2-e Postcard, signed (French)

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He sends good wishes for the new year. :: XI-2-f Postcard, signed

Scope and Contents On leaving McFarland yesterday he was in hope that he could return to his diocese but this hope has been weakened by certain intelligence communicated to this house. He does not believe that McFarland could so charitably dispose of him without letting him know beforehand. He requested an investigation of the facts and supposed that after his retreat he would be again reinstated in a position honorable to the priesthood. He is growing old and anxious of his good name and cannot expect any...

Scope and Contents A few years ago he asked Hudson to insert a few intentions for the prayers of the Confraternity of Our Lady of Lourdes. One of the sick friends for whom prayers were requested died an edifying death; the other recovered and is now doing well. The third intention for himself and family has also been granted. He has been offered a position from the Head of an important Government Dept. which opens out a bright prospect before him. He asks that his little tribute of thankfulness to the...

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He received the two rosaries. As to the mitre he is pretty sure that Bishop John Baptist Brondel used it, but Lemmens never used it. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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He forwarded Edwards' letter to the Administrator at Victoria who no doubt will gladly send what he desires. Being absent from his own mission he cannot reach his papers among which are some from Archbishop Seghers. He will send some on his return.

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According to promise he sends a letter of the late Archbishop Charles John Seghers which Edwards desired to get for the Bishops' Memorial Hall. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Lemmonier started for Toledo to see Edwards but missed the train. He will try again next week. When he started he was given a big load of compliments for Edwards. Poor E. O'Brien is not very strong and never could get well at Notre Dame. Lemonnier will give Edwards a good Latin teacher Father Chemin. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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A list of books missing from the Library is given. :: XI-2-k A. (report, unsigned) 2pp.

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He will go to see Edwards tomorrow and perhaps will be accompanied by Father Villandre . They will stay in Toledo one day. :: XI-1-a- A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.