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Walsh requests two copies of the "Index to Brownson's Review." One copy is for Father R. Mattingly and one for himself. :: X-2-g A.Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Walshe asks if the widow Margaret Whelan who did reside at Wanscott Falls, Rhode Island is living and if not when she died. Her maiden name was Kehoe and she was a native of Baltinglass Country, Wicklow. He thinks her husband's name was Michael. He asks McFarland to have one of his priests investigate the matter. On the back McFarland asks that Father Walsh make the inquiries indicated and report back to McFarland, sending the letter back at the same time. Pencilled note: She lives at...

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On the back of a bill for his subscription renewal, Walshe indicates that he encloses $5.00, of which $3.00 is for the subscription, and $2.00 for Mount Carmel. He wants the acknowledgement to mention only a "Massachusetts Priest". :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. Bill

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He asks for a copy of the Journal of last year containing an article on Pope Adrian IV and his Bull. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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McMaster is mistaken about the Catholic Bureau as it now exists. He knows McMaster would not wilfully injure as good a Catholic priest as Reverend Father Joseph Stephan, who is the head of the Bureau and who has received over $150,000 for the Indian Missions. P.S. He wants McMaster to know that he has always been a friend and hopes he will rectify the mistake. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Walter asks McMaster to accept his apology for the letter to Maurice Francis Egan . He is glad he was mistaken. He encloses a copy of the appointment of Father Joseph A. Stephan . Stephan cannot help his connexion with the Catholic Indian Bureau . Walter always thought it batter that some one act as agent of the Bishops and thus do away with any Bureau. He proposed this to Archbishop James R. Bayley before the Bureau was formed. Walter did not approve of the course of Father John B. A....

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As requested by his uncle, Walter encloses all the names he could get as he was refused by the sextons of certain churches when he sought names in such parishes. The names are on the reverse page. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He encloses a short synopsis of the school question. Two weeks ago he sent McMaster one on compulsory education. He does not mind if his efforts go into the waste basket. He merely wants to show that McMaster's complaint that those who can and yet do not speak out on such questions, is not in Walter. Clipping Daily News enclosed. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The late Mr. F. F. Carrington sent McMaster a check on Sept. 8, 1874, for $9. The bank found the check still outstanding on Sept. 3, 1875 and McMaster is advised to check with the band to get his money. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Sister Mary Rita, C.S.C., wrote that Hudson wished to order some photographs through Walton. She could send some lists from which to make selections. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Walton can get the pictures or Madonnas in six weeks. She will send copies of three orders she has recently filled. She filled an order for Mother Annunciata, C.S.C., from which Hudson might get some suggestions. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Walton received Hudson's favor. She is not quite certain if Hudson takes for granted that she knows the object for which he wishes the pictures. She could be of better service if she knew what she is working at. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He heard that McMaster had been told by Walworth's distinguished counsel that the editorial written in their behalf was not advisable at that time. Walworth has no doubt that the article was of great service to them, and the opinion McMaster expressed in regard to Frank's Walworth state of mind has been agreed upon by the most prominent physicians. He is encouraged to hope for a pardon during the spring upon that construction of the case. He is not implying that he has lost confidence...

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He thanks McMaster for the interest he took in his misfortune. He has left the whole matter of counsel in the hands of Mr. O'Connor. He cannot say more at present only that he appreciates his kindness and asks his prayers. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He wants to talk to McMaster about Frank and asks him to call Sunday. He takes McMaster at his word and does not hesitate to ask a favor, even during the hot weather when a shaded room would be a haven of rest for a business man. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Walworth hopes it is not true that McMaster is laid up with a malady that does not give any prospect of speedy recovery, for that is hard for one as accustomed to active life as McMaster. He holds McMaster in fast remembrance and will pray for him. It seems like yesterday when McMaster, Walworth, and Hecker went bounding over the Atlantic, August 2, 1845, not so much with wisdom and experience as with the dreams of youth and devoted firmness of purpose. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. Patent Letter...

Scope and Contents Walworth received her letter and regrets being absent from the funeral of Bishop Edgar P. Wadhams. The Bishop was a kinsman and he had known him long and familiarly for fifty years. He understands that Sister Stanislaus intends to collect materials for a biography and asks him for letters he may have from the Bishop. He thinks he has two or three but cannot part with the one he received this autumn for a while. He hopes that she will hold to her purpose and have the biography done in...

Scope and Contents Difficulties between Redemptorist Fathers on the English Missions and their superior-general have led them to appeal to the Holy See for protection. The Holy See responded with the decree herewith transmitted. It is their design to remain together, form a new community, Paulist and continue the missions. They take the liberty to send Lefevere a copy of the decree pronounced in their favor, at the same time asking for prayers and his benedictions. Walworth is addressing Lefevere in the name...

Scope and Contents McFarland's note requesting a mission for his cathedral Walworth has forwarded to Father Isaac T. Hecker who is the responsible person. Apparently the Bishop did not know that Walworth had separated himself from his former companions in missionary labors. Because of his respect for the Bishop he offers some explanation of his motives. He never had any thought of changing his vocation as a religious missionary. He looked upon it as a necessary but temporary step, intending to resume his...

Scope and Contents Ward acknowledges receipt of McMaster's letter of April 10 and states that he met James Buchanan a few moments later and let him read it. He did this because he wished to show Buchanan that others held the same views as he, Ward. Buchanan had declined the English mission but accepted it when it was presented as a special mission, and when the President proposed to transfer the seat of negotiations from Washington to London. Ward believes that Buchanan will remain abroad just long enough...

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$2 for February and March from her two bands is enclosed. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Ward sends McMaster $1.80 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

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Two dollars is enclosed for April and May for two bands. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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

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Ellen Ward sends in $1.20 dues from her mission band to be used for the aid of the Indian Missions. She lists the 20 people who contributed the money. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Father Ward sends directions for the sending of review copies of Brownson's Works to New York and Boston papers. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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Father Ward now has received all the books that he needs and encloses some recent reviews. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father Hill informs Brownson that reviews have now appeared in the advertiser and the Herald of Boston and in the Times of New York and that delay was necessary because of the need to asimilate the material and prepare the reviews. He calls the review in the Times the best and hopes that Brownson will like them all that they advance the sale of the book. He promises to continue the reviewing in the same three papers and will appreciate any suggestions Brownson may make. He wishes Brownson to...

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Father Ward thanks Brownson for sending volumes 4 and 5 of his father's works to the Boston Herald, through Mr. Noonan. The copy for the New York Times should come to Father Ward at the Boston Herald office and he will also write the review for the Boston Daily Advertiser. He encloses notices from the New York Times and the Boston Herald, but has mislaid the other notices. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Father Ward encloses two notices of fifth volume of Brownson's works, one from the New York Times the other from the Boston Herald. He has won the sixth volume but wonders where The Times' copies of volumes 4, 5, and 6 are, which should have been sent in care of the Boston Herald. The Boston papers' copies have arrived. The review for the Times he hopes Brownson will find satisfactory. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.