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She thanks Edwards for his kindness to them all.

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She wonders if Edwards and the Latin prof have forgotten her by now. If the Latin prof wants her to come again he must keep his promise to her about Ben. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 4pp.

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He has just received estimate for making a copy of bust of Archbishop Corrigan in plaster. As a mould has to be made to get a copy the expense is in the mould. If Edwards is in no hurry he will see Father Connolly. secretary to the Archbishop, regarding copies for some of the institutions founded by the Archbishop. The cost of each copy would then be from $10 to $15. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 2pp.

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He received Edwards' letter saying he expected to be with Father McGrath the first of that week and concluded that Edwards had gone west as he did not see him. Archbishop for $25 as it is doubtful whether he could sell enough copies to pay for the cost of reproduction. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 2pp.

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He regrets that he did not see Edwards when he was in the city. He would like Edwards to send him the beads blessed by the Fathers of the Cross with so many indulgences attached. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He asks Edwards to procure him a pair of beads blessed by the fathers of the cross. P. S. He came very near dying but is getting better every day. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 1p.

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He was much disappointed when Father John Zahm did not return from Europe with him. Zahm requested him to obtain the autograph and photograph of Frederick Ozanam for Edwards. He attended the funeral of Mrs. Frederick Ozanam in Paris and obtained from her daughter the autograph but could find no photo. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 1p.

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Bessonies requests two copies of the "Golden Wreath. :: X-3-b A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Bessonies acknowledges Purcell's letter at Purcell's request he will investigate the charges against Father William Doyle . He had already made inquiries and the priests of the vicinity say there is nothing serious. He then asked them to wait until the new bishop was appointed since he had no other priest to send the people and no other place for Father Doyle. The action of the clergy of Vincennes and not of Father Julius Duddenhausen seems to have urged the bishops of the province....

Scope and Contents Bessonies acknowledges Purcell's letter in relation to Confederate prisoners. They have all been released by taking the oath of allegiance. Some went home to Louisiana and others for want of means and working. After their arrival at Camp Morton, Bessonies gave them services for a while but was soon refused admittance. Application for admission was made to the Secretary of War, the Honorable Edwin Stanton by Bessonies' friend, Father E.R. Kilroy at Washington City, but this was refused....

Scope and Contents Bessonies received Purcell's letter and one from Bishop Celestine de la Hailandiere . He quotes the letter of Hailandiere saying that he does not wish to mix into the appointment of the new bishop of Vincennes but that he would not wish to see a German appointed. The petition mentioned in his last letter has been signed by every priest of the diocese with the exception of the Abbott Martin Marty, O.S.B. who has just returned from his Sitting Bull expedition and would sign it only if it were...

Scope and Contents Purcell will pardon Bessonies for returning Cardinal Alexander Franchi's letter without a word of thanks, since the note he had intended to enclose was not enclosed. Bishop Celestine de la Hailandiere does not mean Father P. Dufau but the present pastor of Combourg but his memory is short. Last week while attending the National Total Abstinence Convention in Buffalo Bessonies learned that Father John Albrinck of Cincinnati was dignissimus for Vincennes. Bishop Joseph Dwenger said nothing but...

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The bearer, Mr. Cessin, came from Baltimore six months ago with a very good letter of introduction from the Very Rev. F. Leahy, and has since been of good character. Bessonies regrets to lose him as a parishioner, and hopes Purcell will look after him. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

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An old gentleman there has preserved copies of the London Times of June 22, 1815 with the report of the battle of Waterloo and autograph letter of the Duke of Wellington and is anxious to know if they have any market value. Best refers him to Edwards. Best would like to know to what pope Bishop Phelan of Pittsburg traces his succession.

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Scope and Contents Betagh tells McMaster that he has found an article written by Bishop Benedict Fenwick, Bishop of Boston, entitled "The Death-bed of Thomas Paine." This article was published in the U. S. Catholic Magazine from Baltimore in 1855, and Betagh sends it to McMaster hoping it will be of some use. In the same volume there is also the obituary of the Bishop Fenwick who wrote the article. This obituary tells of the respect of those of the city of Boston for their Bishop. When citizens heard of...

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They are preparing a Strawberry Festival for the benefit of their house. They are struggling under a heavy debt, and knowing Edwards' generosity towards all houses of the Congregation of the Holy Cross, they send him chances on an organ. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Bethelet in the name of the Canadian Committee of Papal Zouaves wishes to thank McMaster for the welcome he gave these young men in their passages through New York. By his kindness he has associated himself with their work and joined in their protest against the encroachments against the Holy See. The Zouaves are pleased to received McMaster's approbation even though their work has been suspended. Signed also by S. Rivard as secretary. :: I-1-n L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

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At the request of Mother Annunciata, C.S.C., who is ill, Sister Bethlehem asks for 100 of the little souvenirs Hudson mentioned. Sister asks Hudson to pray that the Mother may be well in a few days. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1 pp. 12 mo

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This is the copy-right to the title "Sentinel Songs", and is made out to James A. McMaster, as proprietor, and is signed by George F. Betts, Clerk of the Southern District of New York. :: I-1-n 1p. 4 to.

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Bevin notifies Hudson of the death of John Anthony of Loogootee. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Father John F. Lang informs him that Edwards is desirous of obtaining a souvenir of the late Bishop Killian C. Flasch of La Crosse. He has a miter which he will gladly send. The letters he has of the bishop's are all of a private nature. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 1p.

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She sends copies of Father Westhouse' books which were lost the day before Commencement. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 1p.

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She offers Hudson a manuscript, "Muriel Beresford" or "Local Life in India", a tale of social life in India. All places mentioned have been visited. The author is a first-cousin of W.L. O. Trevelyan, the present chief secretary for Ireland, and she writes under her maiden name of Trevelyan. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Bibby sends a stamp for the return of a manuscript. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Father Claudian B. Northrop, pastor of St. Mary's Church, Charleston died on the 21st at Hickory, North Carolina. :: X-2-j A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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An article is enclosed for the Ave Maria. In the Hudson papers. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Enclosed is $.30 due on postage for manuscripts that were sent to Eliza Allen Starr . Bickford thanks Hudson for his criticism of her articles. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Bickford will be grateful if Hudson returns her manuscript. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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After he made up Edwards' missing volume he had several left and sent them all to the Catholic Historical Society of Philadelphia, among them the volume Edwards misses. Perhaps they will give them up to complete Edwards' set. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 2pp.

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Bigandet sent a money order to pay for two year's subscriptions to the Ave Maria for himself and for Father J. B. Perret. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.