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Van Dyke's knee injury has not mended. Henry Brownson is back and full of hopes. Brownson speaks of his visit to Notre Dame with satisfaction; he thinks Father-General Edward Sorin, C.S.C. 's letters were of importance. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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Van Dyke thanks Hudson for the letter. The mysterious Alfred has written to Father Francis A. Van Antwerp . Van Dyke is still on crutches. The Scholastic has improved since Hudson took over. Father Kelly still receives the Ave Maria at the old address. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Hudson's last kind letter received; Hudson is more busy now than heretofore! He laughs prodigiously at the "Scholastic " when he comes across Hudson's wit. When will Hudson pay him a visit? He supposes they will see Alfred this summer. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Van Dyke has spent two months vacationing in Northern Michigan. His knee has improved. Van Dyke sent the Scholastic with the notice of Brownson's work to Major Henry Brownson yesterday. The Dominicans gave Van Dyke a mission with December 9th and 25th as the dates. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The contents of Hudson's last letter make him hopeful of meeting Hudson soon. Can Hudson be with him on February 4 and remain until Ash Wednesday? :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Van Dyke met Bishop Henry Richter and had a pleasant chat with him. Bishop William McCloskey spent several days with him lately and Van Dyke also saw Father Thomas Walsh but did not get a chance to speak to him. Mr. William Hughes of the Michigan Catholic is ill but is improving. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

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Van Dyke will send by express two wooden crucifixes that Hudson admired. Van Dyke is busy giving the children's retreat. Regards are extended to Fathers Thomas Walsh and John Zahm. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Van Dyke asked Gregori to postpose his coming to Detroit since the work on the Church has progressed indifferently. Bishop William McCloskey paid him a visit recently. He hopes Hudson and Father Thomas Walsh will visit him. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Van Dyke asks Hudson to hear confessions and deliver a sermon at his church next Sunday. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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The Church will be finished on November 14 and Monsignor Thomas John Capel will preach the sermon. Hudson is invited to come and preach in the afternoon and hear confessions in the evening. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He thanks Lefevere for his letter and the favor granted. While awaiting this favor, he has postponed sending congratulations on the bishop's 25th anniversary of his episcopate. He is pained to learn that the bishop has been informed that he desires not to return to Detroit diocese; Rome teaches obedience to lawfully constituted power; to be a better priest is the reason he sought permission to remain a couple of years longer than the usual course. :: III-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He asks for an extension of a favor already granted, that his leave of absence be lengthened to 5 years after date of ordination to be spent in the diocese of Louisville under the charge of Dr. William George McCloskey, whom he reveres as a priest, as a rector and a gentleman. There is no foundation to reports that he wishes to leave the Detroit diocese. If Lefevere grants permission, he will leave Rome before the summer heat; if any articles are desired, orders should be sent early. Van...

Scope and Contents After three weeks, the cause of Bonhoff vs . Smith is brought to a successful close. Van Dyke and Emmons write now to Lefevere to obtain all the light for the further conduct of his defense which similar controversies in other states may have evolved. To accomplish this they give the following outline: In 1842 Mr. and Mrs. Antoine Beaubien conveyed to Lefevere and to his duly appointed successors, the lots in controversy. The deed makes minute and special provision for the erection of a...

Scope and Contents Van Dyke and Emmons submit their bill in the cause of Smith vs. Bonhoff as well as those of Mr. Frazer and Mr. Gray. They are anxious that Lefevere and his friends should find the charges reasonable since the trial kept them from their ordinary pressing duties. It ran for three full weeks in open court besides the time spent in rereading testimony and proof. The following sums were agreed upon: A.D . Frazer, $150; Messrs. Gray and Willcox, $100; Van Dyke and Emmons, $500. Should these...

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Van Dyke has looked at Lefevere's tax matter and has concluded to advise him to pay this time, but under protest, filing with the Treasurer the accompanying document which is addressed to N.B. Carpenter, City Treasurer, and which states that Lefevere is paying the city school tax concerning which he recently petitioned the city for exemption, but does so under the threat of levy since he does not concede it to be just or lawful. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Van Dyke thanks Hudson for the book that he sent her. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Van Dyke thanks Hudson for the letter and medal. Nearly all of Detroit is rejoicing over Grover Cleveland 's victory in the recent national election. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Mrs. Campen regrets that Hudson did not come see her the last time that he was in Detroit. St. Aloysious Church will be consecrated by Bishop Caspar Borgess and the sermon delivered by Monsignor Thomas John Capel :: X-2-l A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Van Dyke requests Hudson say a Mass for her intentions. She is experiencing law trouble and though she dislikes trouble her friends tell her she must go through with it. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Van Dyke sends Hudson birthday greetings and inquires if Hudson will visit them at Christmas time. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The greetings of the season are extended. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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Van Dyke and her husband plan to make a visit to South Bend shortly. All of the Van Dykes are well but regret to learn that Hudson is ill. Charles Van Dyke received a letter from Father Richard Shortis :: X-2-o A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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She sees so little of Father Ernest Van Dyke that she had not heard of Hudson's illness. Francis Van Dyke received the medal and she thanks Hudson for it. Mrs. Van Dyke wishes Fannie to tell Hudson to "get well sure". Marie says to tell him that she can read both in French and English. Park ? is ashamed he has never written. She is most anxious he should be where he can be a good Catholic. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Mr. Van Dyke has taken Marie and Charlie to Port Huron on a pleasure tour. Mr. John Boyle? O'Reilly was in Detroit as poet of the Reunion of the Army of the Potomac. Mr. Van Dyke gave a reception for him and Father Ernest Van Dyke was well enough to attend also. She had a card from Miss Eliza Allen Starr a short time ago. Maude wrote that she had received a remembrance from Hudson. Father Richard Shortis wrote her a long epistle. Sam seldom writes but she knows he is working and is...

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She wishes Hudson a happy birthday from them all including their new son James. Marie has been ill but is better now. When is Hudson coming to Detroit? Hudson's prayers were successful. The Bishop Casper H. Borgess has the deed and the church will be commenced next spring. She asks Hudson to pray that Park may come and stay with them. She asks to be remembered to Father General. Wanda wrote her on his compliment. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Van Dyke's husband has just returned from a business trip to the East. Father Ernst Van Dyke is also back in Detroit. She asks Hudson to say special prayers for the success of two business transactions of her husband's. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Van Dyke wishes to contribute to the Passionist work in South America. When she was in Detroit she saw Mrs. VanDyke and Harriet Cole. Marie Van Dyke is at the Sacred Heart convent in London. Charlie is the same boy he always was. Mr. Van Dyke is in Detroit most of the time. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Van Dyke asks Hudson to get a St. Elizabeth of Hungary and a St. Catherine of Sienna medal for her children. Mother Angela has gone to her reward. The Van Dyke family invites Hudson to visit them. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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Van Dyke thanks Hudson for sending their daughters the medals. Her brother, the doctor is stationed at the fort. Professor John Ewing called upon them a short time ago. She was sorry to hear that Father Shortis is ill. :: X-3-e A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Van Dyke asks to be remembered in Hudson's Mass on the feast of St. Joseph. She asks this favor that she might win a law suit that will begin about that time. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.