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Father P. Beaudet, C.S.C. of St. Laurent has given Frederic Hudson's letter and he is going to begin the description of the rosary. Since this will be voluminous he will send it in installments. :: X-3-k A.L.S. French 1p. 8vo.

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He thanks Hudson for the Ave Maria. When the Commissariat of the Holy Land is organized he will send some articles. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. French 8vo.

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Giamarchi announces his marriage to Mrs. Georgette Porter, née Mougneau and issues an invitation to attend the nuptial benediction at St. Louis Church on July 12, at 9 P.M. :: VI-1-o Printed D. 1p. 12mo.

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He extends his sincerest congratulations on the volume of the Catholic Encyclopedia which surpasses its predecessors. He compliments the editors on many well adapted features. He hopes the Catholic body will come to the support of the editors and publishers. :: XI-2-i PRINTED 2pp.

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Gibbons appoints Stephan as successor to the late Brouillet. Said appointment is to continue till the next Plenary Council of Baltimore in November when it will be ratified if Stephan has given satisfaction. Copy Enclosure:

Scope and Contents The Committee of Prelates in Plenary Council assembled, to look after the spiritual interests of the Indians, instruct Stephan to be their agent to transact all business with the Indian Department and authorize him to receive the yearly salary assigned from the money the U. S. Government will allow the Catholic Schools of Indian children. Gibbons signs as chairman of the Board. Walter adds that the above is a copy in the handwriting of Archbishop Charles John Seghers Copy :: I-2-e...

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Gibbons sends congratulations on Murray's receipt of the precious gift from the Holy Father. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He invites Seton to accept the position of Chief Notary of the next Plenary Council. The Bishop of Newark concurs in the wisdom of the selection. :: II-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents The news cabled his Grace of New York Archbishop Michael Augustine Corrigan leaves no doubt regarding the unmerited honor the Pope means to confer upon Gibbons. It appears that he should have a seal if he is a member of the Sacred College. He would be indebted if Seton would formulate some design and have it prepared at Gibbons' expense. He leaves the subject and motto to Seton and asks that Seton visit him either before or after its execution. Gibbons read Seton's essay on the ...

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Many thanks for Seton's message of congratulation. :: II-1-b Telegram 1p. 12mo.

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He thanks Seton for his gift of stamped letter-paper and dies. His valuable information on Archiepiscopal arms was much appreciated. He could not meet Seton at Georgetown as he was at Emmettsburg but hopes to see him at Baltimore in the fall. :: II-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He thanks Seton for the copy of his "Essays" which he found both enjoyable and informative. :: II-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The assertions that the Catholics of Maryland as a body were wanting in liberality in their gifts to charitable and religious purposes are unjust and unfounded. The diocese of Baltimore supports more institutions of charity and religion in proportion to population than any other diocese of the country. Gibbons is glad to hear Clarke will refute the charges. Gibbons regrets that he is too busy to aid Clarke on the life of Archbishop James R. Bayley but he could help him if he came to...

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Gibbons has recently found a journal of Archbishop James R. Bayley dating from 1849 to 1850. As Clarke is writing on Bayley, Gibbons would be glad to lend it to him. He would confide in Clarke's judgement about omissions. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Clarke's letter has been forwarded to Cape May where he is spending some time for his health. Gibbons can give Clarke very little direct assistance. Father Doane, Monsignor Seton and Archbishop Michael A. Corrigan can furnish valuable information with regard to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley . Bayley was absent during a great part of his five years administration due to his health. Yet he left the impress of his methodical mind on the diocese, especially by the Synod with its wise rules...

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The last he heard Edwards was in Europe. He supposes Edwards has returned. He expects to spend a day at old Notre Dame on his vacation which starts next week. Since his folks were away, he has had charge of the store and house. He asks Edwards to give his regards to the old boys and expects to see him soon. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 1p.

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He started to answer Edwards' letter but something always stopped him. He will be back Tuesday or Wednesday.

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His brother James is at Notre Dame this session, and if Edwards will keep an eye on him, he will oblige Gibbons and his parents. Gibbons is now wrapped up with all kinds of business. They are invoicing the store. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 1p.

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He was not allowed to write until he got his glasses. All his friends were surprised to see him home. They thought he had skived. He supposes if he doesn't return soon, he will lose his part in the play.

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He wrote Notre Dame University about some prices on pipe and fittings and also about an ice machine but received no answer. He will write again. He spent yesterday in Cincinnati with several of his lady friends. Business is pretty good but not flourishing as it should be.

XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo.

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Father William Moloney, C.S.C. is at Kings; he came last week and is looking well; he is having a good time and is still as jolly and cheerful as ever. The State Democratic Convention is being held in Dayton. He is going to attend a hay ride this evening. A shoe factory was burned to the ground last evening. 4000 soles were lost.

XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo.

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The grippe is very bad there and in nearly every family some one is sick. He does now know how his standing is for returning to Notre Dame. He supposes he will remain at home. His father and mother do not know that he was suspended.

XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo.

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Edwards' received after a long day of collecting which is a hard job, but getting the money is much harder. He thanks Edwards for his kindness in seeking to have his suspension withdrawn. James and Michael are getting along fine. His good times are numerous and it keeps and it keeps him busy every night. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 2pp.

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Owing to the rush of business he found it impossible to answer Edwards' note. They had a cold snap for the past 3 weeks and it means a rush for them. Folks wants their work done right away. All are well at home. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 1p.

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As he is contemplating a trip north to visit Notre Dame and his lady friend near by, he thought he would drop Edward a note so that he might see him and have a chat at dear old Notre Dame. He is now stock keeper at the store, a very hard position to fill but he was always more inclined to work of that kind than to school books. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 2pp.

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He is a clerk and assistant stock-keeper of the store and is kept rather busy most of the time. Jim Welton, a graduate of Notre Dame 30 years ago, is now traveling for the Michigan Stove Co.; he asked about Edwards and others. He hopes Edwards can find time to visit him. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 2pp.

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Gibbons thanks Murray for his congratulations. He is pleased that "Faith of Our Fathers" gives satisfaction to Murray. His aim has been condensation and clearness. P.S. Murray's casual observation that he has been giving catechism lessons on Sunday raises him higher, in Gibbons' observation, than even his successful authorship. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Gibbons has enjoyed as much of the "Popular History" as he has found time to read. In so voluminous a work, the few minor inaccuracies of persons and dates were to have been expected and can be easily remedied. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Invitation to attend the celebration of the one hundredth anniversary of the establishment of the Catholic hierarchy of the United States to be held on November 10, 11, 12, 1889. :: I-1-d Printed Card 1p. 12mo.

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He thanks Seton for the seal and for the kind interest in the commission confided in him. Gibbons has just returned from a week at Deer Park. He encloses a check. :: II-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.