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Scope and Contents He is astonished at Hennaert's letter of July 7 about the $100 which Father John Wollowski collected for objects for the church. Wollowski had given the money to him to buy these objects. In his visit to Paris, Michigan, which he made at the request of his Superior General of the Resurrectionists and with the permission of the late Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere and Hennaert he did not take any money although he had a right to do so. Wollowski paid $25 for their journey and for Father Simon...

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In compliance with a request of their Superior General he asks permission for Father Simon Wieczorek to come to Canada to be present at a Council concerning him to be held shortly after the day of the Immaculate Conception. As Funcken has been invited to preach a retreat at East Saginaw for the Germans, he asks jurisdiction for that occasion. :: III-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He encloses a copy of their judgment in the case of Father Simon Wieczorek, C.R. . He hopes things will be settled to Hennaert's entire satisfaction. A.L.S. Enclosure:

Scope and Contents A Pole from Forrestville Michigan wrote to one of their Fathers in Paris, France to obtain a Polish priest for that mission. Funcken's superior in Rome, Father Kajsiewicz, ordered Funcken to ask Lefevere if he wants a priest for that place, if the people are willing to pay the expenses for traveling, in which case he would try to get a priest for them. In the meantime Funcken is willing to get a priest for 2 or 3 weeks who speaks German and Polish to give the people a chance to make their...

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They were all glad that Arthur decided to return to Notre Dame. They could see no reason for the change. Malinda may go to Notre Dame for a visit. They leave for St. Louis. It is impossible for her to accept Edwards' kind invitation. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 4pp.

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Robert Funk passed away last night. :: XI-2-d Telegram

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They announce the marriage of their daughter, Malinda Funk to Mr. William H. Funke. :: XI-2-l Printed 1p.

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Best Wishes for Easter; no message :: XI-2-j POSTCARD, SIGNED.

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His case developed into serious pleurisy. For six weeks he had a tube in his side to draw off the fluid. The trip home was a hard one and he has been in bed ever since he got there. The doctors want to remove a portion of three of his ribs. Should he have the operation he wouldn't be able to write for some time. He little thought when he was at school that he should go through what he did. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 4pp.

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He has been trying to figure out why Edwards hasn't written. He has a terrible summer, took sick and was not expected to live. He must be very quiet for six months. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 2pp.

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He was tickled to get Edwards' postal. He wondered why Edwards didn't write during the time he was sick. The doctor says he can't go back to Madison this fall. He read in the paper that Pat O'Dea has started coaching the team at Notre Dame. He wishes he was back at Notre Dame. He often thinks of the A.T. dinners and coffees. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 2pp.

Scope and Contents Edwards ought to spend his winters in California. Life is too short to be exposed to the icy cold of Indiana. After the summer he is going to return to California to drill for oil. It is strange how everyone says college days were the happiest of their lives. He sees by the papers that they are after Notre Dame University again about pure athletics. Notre Dame ought to get in line with the rest of the universities, although he does not think that athletics are any better elsewhere. :: XI-2-d...

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He was worried to hear that Edwards was at West Baden. Edwards needs a trip to California; it would do him good. He expects to have a good time during the Fiesta. President McKinley's being there makes it a banner attraction. The Notre Dame baseball team seems to be doing well. He'd give a whole lot to get his degree with the boys this year. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 4pp.

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He'll give no excuses for not writing. He hopes Edwards will come to LaCrosse and let him repay Edwards for his kindnesses. He is going home Friday. If Edwards hasn't said anything to Father Andrew Morrissey, C.S.C., never mind, it may not be best for him. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 2pp.

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He has been very busy getting started and felt lonesome for his N.D. friends. He came to the University of Wisconsin on account of his work, agriculture chemistry, not on account of discipline. He finds he more confined there. He goes to church regularly. He has been asked to join the Catholic Club. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 3pp.

Scope and Contents Edwards' picture occupies a prominent place on his dresser. The boys made a fine showing at the track meet. He saw in the papers that Notre Dame University was going to receive a few more scholarships. It is what they need. Dorrance Myers wrote him about the fine time they had and that the only mar was Edwards' jag. He said Edwards was ready to lick anybody in sight. He asks if Edwards has started the Crescent Club since the attack of the Corbyites. After this it will be whether you...

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He saw by the papers that Notre Dame gave Michigan a horrible defeat. Wisconsin expects a hard contest with Notre Dame. He will do all he can to make it pleasant for the team while there. He will be through with his work about June 1st. He met Leopold Godowsky the great pianist and had a long chat with him. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 3pp.

Scope and Contents It is just about a year ago that he made a big mistake. He thinks the cold icy winds of the lakes at Madison settled in his system. He can think of hundred things he did every day that helped run him down. He does not care to make any more plans until his health is better. He recalls Edwards' advice about leaving Notre Dame and thinks he would have been better off if he had thought the matter over more seriously. It has been raining in the land of sunshine for the past two weeks. :: XI-2-d...

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The doctors drained about 6� quarts of liquid that had pressed about his heart. He was in serious condition but was ignorant of the fact. The doctor is elated over the way he is improving. One never has a dull moment in Los Angeles. The town is simply packed with tourists. He was sorry to hear that Col Hoynes was sick. He is seriously thinking of coming out to California to live. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 7pp.

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He is glad to hear that Edwards is coming west. He thinks he will be well enough to show Edwards around. He expects to have his operation performed tomorrow. He has been foolish to postpone it so long but he dreads having it done. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 1p.

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He went to work in his father's foundry soon after he came home. Nothing ever did him more good. He thinks he has proved himself a model young man whose footsteps should guide many a young soul. He leaves for school tomorrow.

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He fully intended to write but kept putting it off. It is only a short time and they will be all back again. It is so much harder to write letters when you are home than when you are at school. He is anxious to see some of the boys. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 2pp.

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He hasn't been very well since his return home. He expects to have an operation performed soon. It will spoil his summer but he would rather do it now than in the fall as he is too much of a student to lose all that time. Notre Dame isn't the worst place but then there are some much better. He'll be back the first day. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 2pp.

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Furey requests Hudson return the manuscripts sent some time ago on Bollandists, Jeanne Marguerits and Nicholas. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Furey submits a sketch for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He regrets having been unable to acknowledge sooner receipt of three "Brownsons" which Edwards sent him for their library set. The American Catholic Historical Society of Philadelphia :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The American Catholic Historical Society is thankful for the copy of the "Proceedings of the Catholic Congress" received through Mr. Griffin. :: IX-1-c A.Postcard Signature printed 1p 32mo

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Edwards is among the first with whom he has entered into correspondence on behalf of the A.C.H.S. As they are both engaged in the same good work they can aid each other. They have some valuable duplicates that they could exchange for others that they need. He will send a list if Edwards is interested :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He is now able to send Edwards a partial list of books that can be exchanged. They must be careful to send to each other only what one can part with and the other only what one can part with and the other may need. He is hard at work on the second volume of their "Records". :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Furlong encloses a letter for his wife no enclosure with $20 to defray her expenses to Maysville. He expects her to land at New Orleans; she will call on Blanc. On the back of the letter in Blanc's hand: Delivered March 22, 1854. :: VI-1-g A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.