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His prefecture being without local resources is in great need, even with the allocations of the Association of the Propagation . Now by the events in France that is cut off. In order to save his missions he must appeal to those who are more fortunate. For this purpose he is sending Father Andreas Boller, one of his oldest missionaries. He asks Purcell to receive him. :: II-5-d L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

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Longer silence than she wished for has been theirs. She made up her mind that she must write to the good professor. The weather there would roast one alive but it is beginning to get cool now. She gets so lonesome for Notre Dame and would like to hear from Mother Ascension. She would like to hear all about her nephew in the Minim department. Some time ago Edwards gave her a relic of the saint that was under the altar in the church. She asks the name of the saint. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 4pp.

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Part of the story "Charlotte" has been published in the Indo-European Correspondence of Calcutta, which they receive regularly. As the Catholic Telegraph has begun publishing it, Bernard would like Hudson's permission to finish the story after crediting it to the Ave Maria. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He understands that a clergyman, B. W. Hazeland, should be in Purcell's Archdiocese at a church at West Walnut Hills, Cincinnati. His Sister-in-law, Mrs. J. Hazeland is anxious to get in touch with him to hear about her husband who has been missing several months and should have arrived in America. He asks that Purcell direct to Hazeland the enclosed letter if he is in Purcell's Archdiocese. :: II-5-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents From Savoy, Bernard greets McMaster and not knowing the English language he will use his French in hopes that in New York it will be possible to find a translator. In answer to the questions Who he is? and What he is asking? Bernard answers that he is the vicaire of a small parish of 1600 inhabitants in Savoy and that he is asking for help. His parish is the prey of Freemasonry, a sect which is progressing with shameless damage to souls. Bernard reminds McMaster how powerless the laws...

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The index to last year's volume of the Ave Maria is requested. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Some time ago, Father Bernard sent McMaster a written account of the Christmas holidays at the Mission, requesting that he McMaster send a $1.00 worth of copies of the Freeman's Journal in case it was published. The article was published but as yet, no copies of it have been sent to him. He sends more money and requests that the papers be forwarded. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Sister thanks Hudson for the picture. She does not think Sister has improved. Sister asks prayers for Sister Urbana ; she was sorry to hear of her death. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Sister asks for a picture of Our Lady of Good Counsel for an invalid. Sister M. Ignatia enjoyed Hudson's letter and will write soon. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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She thanks Hudson for his New Year's wishes. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Father William Stang requested her to write that he had sent to Edwards the mitre of the late Bishop Thomas F. Hendricken of providence, Rhode Island to be placed with the mementoes of the other bishops. :: XI-1-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She asks where she may procure a copy of Mrs. Dorsey's Tears on the Diadem. Her efforts so far have been unavailing. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 2pp.

Scope and Contents Francis Anton Seitz from Hechingen and parish priest in Thannheim expressed to the Vicar his desire to leave the Archdiocese and go to the United States for the sake of a better fortune. He asked the Vicar to grant him discharges. The Vicar accedes to this request and attests that Francis Anton Seitz, of moral character, is entangled in no excommunication, suspension, interdict, ecclesiastical penalty, irregularity, or other canonical impediment. While in the Archdiocese of Freiburg Seitz...

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She came to Chicago to see the World's Fair and Onahan. She asks when she can see him.

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She sends a beratta worn by Bishop Richard Vincent Whelan of Wheeling. The best way to secure a letter from Bishop Kain is to write to him; he is very particular in answering letters. Mgr. Sullivan may find a letter of Whelan's. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She made a virtual intention for Edwards in all the Ave Marias that she will say on the much prized beads. Numerous duties before the opening of school prevented her from answering sooner. She regrets that she could not obtain from St. Anthony the miracle Edwards requested.

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The valued beads Edwards sent were lost in the snow. She feels their loss and has looked forward to the prospect of obtaining from Edward the favor of having another pair indulgenced. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He requests official information concerning the Pope's death. :: I-2-c Telegram 1p. 12mo.

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Berresford sends McMaster $1 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 16to.

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Berresford sends McMaster $1.30 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Berrisford sends 90¢ as dues from his mission group to be used to aid the Indian Missions and lists the 15 contributors of the money. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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In looking over the volumes of the Catholic Mirror, they find many numbers missing. They can only account for their being lost to the careless manner in which the mail was handled during the absence of James F. Edwards. He asks if the lost numbers can be supplied. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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It gives him pleasure to introduce Lee Blakemore who is in the city placing sets of the Universal Cyclopedia. Berteling has a set which is a source of great pleasure and profit. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 1p.

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It was only last week she heard of the accident to Edwards' ankle in Paris. It is not too late to express her sympathy. She begs him not to attempt to walk to St. Mary's for it will be a year before his ankle is strong enough. :: XI-2-d L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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Lizzie Black's father died in Milwaukee this afternoon. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 1p.

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She takes the liberty of sending him a few catalogues as she knows he is interested in his old neighbors. No doubt he will often put in a good word for St. Mary's.

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Scope and Contents He owes Purcell some details on his position. His parishioners agreed to give $200 annually to the priest. At Napoleon they will give $8 for each visit the priest makes. This means about $80 yearly. Berthaud does not know if the priest will regularly receive this amount. He has taken up quarters at the presbytery with a servant who gives him lessons in English. The servant belongs to the family who lives nearest the presbytery. Berthaud searched in vain for another. About 80 persons received...

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She gives Edwards many thanks for the beads; they are what she wanted and needed most. Mrs. Lennin thanks him for the spoon. She is glad to tell Edwards she is in the fold again, having attended to her duties last week after many years. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 3pp.

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She is so unnerved she can hardly write. Mrs. Louise B. Sanford wants Edwards to know that Benjamin Sanford was found dead this morning in his bed. Mrs. Parrish will bring the body up tomorrow. Mrs. Sanford asks to have Ben remembered in Edwards prayers and at Mass. :: XI-2-h A.L.S. 2pp.

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Edwards asks her for particulars of the death of Benjamin Sanford. He went to bed apparently well, telling them not to call him early. About one o'clock Mr. Parrish found him dead. They brought him home Friday from the undertaker and buried him Saturday morning. They appreciate the messages from Notre Dame. :: XI-2-h A.L.S. 3pp.