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Father Ward finds that he lacks only volume 5 of Brownson's works and will appreciate its being sent to him through Thomas B. Noonan and Co., Boston, with volume 7. The Times copies should be sent to him personally at the Boston Herald Office. P.S. He has found the latest printed notices and has written critical notices of the 6th volume for The Times and Herald. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He encloses five Dollars on his arrears subscription to the "Freeman's Journal." Since he saw McMaster three years ago the "Journal" has followed Ward all over the globe. It has kept him so well posted on European politics that he has aroused the wonder of his fellow officers. To their questions he answered that he had been in direct communication with Rome, whence eminates as effectual a moral power as in the Middle Ages. He offers McMaster "A Manual of Naval Tactics, etc." which...

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Ward has been slow in getting to Brownson's book, but was finally able to give him a good and long notice, which will help a very interesting a timely work into circulation. He hopes Brownson is well and happy; he has been a little overworked and under the weather since Dr. Brooks was elected Bishop, but is gradually getting better. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Ward is glad to be in touch with Brownson again. He does not now write literary notices in the Times or Advertiser, though he writes frequent editorials in the Times. The papers Brownson should send his report to in Boston are the Herald, the Post and the Transcript. Ward is on the active staff of the Herald and the copy for it should be addressed to him, the Transcript and Post copies sent direct to them. Perhaps the Boston Globe should also be included, as it reaches a large Roman and...

Scope and Contents Ward thanks Brownson for his note of explanation and for the Souvenir of the Catholic Congress. He has written a short editorial on the Roman laity in the United States, which is principally based on Brownson's statement, and hopes he can send it to him in proof in the morning. He will write a book notice in the Herald and try to put a leader into the New York Times on some point connected with the Congress. If Brownson cannot stay at his house while in Boston, Ward urges him at least to...

Scope and Contents Brownson's note got mislaid in the rush of things. Ward will be glad to give his best attention in the Herald to the Life of Columbus when it reaches him. The Transcript and the Literary World, both of Boston, should have copies of the book, which would be likely to receive appreciative notices. Ward agrees about the necessity of religious instruction in the public schools, but it is hard to bring about. Boston is in the hotbed of the discussion, and Ward is not allowed to write on the...

Scope and Contents When Warde first proposed to Father Neal H. Gillespie, C.S.C. that he write for the Ave Maria, it was in accordance with a promise made the Blessed Virgin. She had no thought of being paid, but she was in a position where she needed paid, and accepted it. It is a year now since any of her works appeared in the Ave Maria, although he has sent poems at various times. If these have been declined on account of money, he asks that in the future he be given no compensation, but that he be...

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Warde was late this month in sending her article to the Ave Maria and apologizes for the delay in preparing it. Hopes that it may appear in the March 25th issue. He has written a poem of the Rosary which he will send periodically as he completes each Mystery individually. For the merits he has received from the Ave Maria subscription, he will endeavor to serve it faithfully more and more. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She would not write McMaster if she knew any member of the Catholic Church, but as she does not she asks him to use his influence with the Church in behalf of her sister and herself. They have suffered great hardship as a result of the war which has just been brought to a close, being among the many who have been reduced to beggary and want, and who find themselves penniless, without either home or friends. The Catholic Church is rich and powerful and has many schools; if they were...

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The writer encloses $2.00 for Mount Carmel. He was waiting for other contributors, but has secured only one—Mrs. J. B., of Willett, New York, who sends $1.00. He sends the other $1.00 and asks to have it acknowledged as being from "Client of Our Blessed Lady". He asks McMaster to explain the difference between blue and Brown scapulars. :: I-2-g A.L. 1p. 16mo.

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On the 15th of May, 6 officers of the 3rd Artillery- De Russy, Scott, Warner, Kelly, Barstow and O'Hara- are to assemble in Detroit for the trial of Captain C.A. Webb 2nd. Infantry. Henry will certainly be besieged by some of them and forewarned so that he may be forewarned. :: III-3-a A. L. S. 1p. 8vo.

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A copy of the "American Treasury of Facts" has been mailed to Hudson. It is a compilation of National Statistics made by Honorable A. R. Spofford, Librarian of Congress, and will prove to be a valuable reference book. If Hudson publishes the notice accompanying the book, he should send a copy of the paper to Warner, for future reference. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo

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Warner will send silvery moss freely to all who send stamps for postage. She asks for a nook of space in the paper. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Mrs. Warnes sends McMaster $6.25 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. 17 donors have raised the money. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12 mo.

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Warren has been hoping to hear from Grear as to the whereabouts of Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley Bailey. Warren will be glad to have Bayley spend a few days with him if Grear will give him Bayley's address. Warren will send him a formal invitation. If Bayley is with Grear and is the same man he was years ago, this note will answer the purpose. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The stamps and the postal order were received from Hudson. The next dollar of goods ordered of Washbourne should go towards the rebuilding of Notre Dame. :: X-2-e A. Postcard S.

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Hudson's payment has been received and placed to his credit. Washburne is obliged. :: X-2-f A. Postcard S. 32 mo.

Scope and Contents May God reward Hudson for his kindness in sending the complimentary notice of her dear departed cousin, Jan. The letter contains a description of Jan's difficulties, beginning with his rude greeting by Father O'Neall when he went to the Jesuits in St. Louis. He later studied in Brussels, France, Spain and Germany and finally desired to come home but was delayed first by the Franco-German war and later by the Spanish war, writing articles for Bennet during that time. The writer tells of...

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The writer sends $1.00 for Mount Carmel and asks prayers of the Carmelites. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She encloses a poem of her sister's. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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It is Miss Waters painful duty to write Mc Master the death of her mother. Her mother was a constant reader of the "Freeman's Journal" and so she hopes he will put an account of the death in the next issue. She died a saintly death, not missing a Sunday Mass. Miss Waters will pay him for the article and hopes he will recall all she has told him. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents By request of L. Kesee, Wathen is authorized to say that should Timon wish to rent the house in this place for six months, or up until October 1, Kesee would be glad to get it. He wishes to remove to this place and intends building for himself. The Wilkinson family now lives in the house; Wathen gave them permission to go into it and take care of it. Kesee intends moving into a house of Mrs. Block's in a few days. Should Timon wish to rent to Kesee, Timon may rely on whatever he says. ...

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As the Daugherty house is vacant Wathen recommends that some one have the use of the house who would take care of it. Dr. Mason and his wife would be a careful occupant. Mason would want it only a few months as he is about building near there. He is not willing to pay the rent that Mr. Skeel had been paying. What would Timon's terms be? :: IV-3-i A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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Watson asks McMaster to give him the address of the Marquis of Bute, England. He trusts that, though this may be against regulations, McMaster will favor Watson with the desired information. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Watson is finishing pictures of the clergy for the orphans fair next week. He would like a picture of Hudson to present to the ladies of the fair. :: X-2-g A.L.S. kp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Watson presumes that their church can be used for services in two weeks. The people desire to finish the plastering next fall. It is now necessary to paint the church and they have no money. Watson has given $428 besides what others have paid; now at the request of the congregation he asks Lefevere to give paint and oil for the church which is 40 by 60 by 28 feet. If Lefevere will give it, it is to be forwarded by A.E. Bissell, Detroit. They are working in good faith and with the hope that...

Scope and Contents Watson has Lefevere's favor of June 12. About the same time he received the paint and oil for their church. He expected to receive it knowing the charity which had actuated Lefevere through life. Lefevere's letter mentioned that he ordered 200 lbs. of white lead and 10 gallons of oil but Watson has received 100 lbs. of white lead and about 5 or 6 gallons of oil, the cask of oil was badly put up and leaked out by the appearance of the barrel. In a postscript Watson adds that they would all...

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Watson encloses six dollars, three for his subscription to the Freeman's Journal and three from himself, and two others as their contribution to the Pope. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He encloses $4 for four copies of the Journal for three months and lists names of subscribers. The Old Club will be discontinued when the time is up for which subscribed. They prize the Journal as the mariner does his compass. The government must be guided by the principles set out by McMaster or be lost forever. If the party unites in Chicago and nominates a true American, there may yet be a chance for the future of the country. Many in this section who supported Lincoln are in favor...

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By express Watterson sent an obituary pamphlet and a Diary of Bishop Sylvester H. Rosecrans. The latter ran from 1847, a little after his conversion, to 1853. Watterson will be glad to help on any particulars about Rosecrans. :: I-2-n L.S. 1p. 8vo.