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Scope and Contents Odin's valedictory epistle found them all in good health but grieved at losing so good a Father. Upon receiving the news he hastened to Galveston for some words of encouragement as he was in great need of them, but he was too late. He took to his mission after one or two days in Galveston. Two previous letters have transmitted to his superiors his present disposition to follow an active life. His duty of obedience made him embrace with eagerness the task of instructing children. He needs...

Scope and Contents Odin's kind reply surprised Gonellaz very much. He would never have expected that a want of priests was a reason for leaving him at Opelousas. When he arrived more than six months ago, Father Gilbert Raymond, and Father J. Francois Raymond did everything. He was alone with them for four months and he knew only that there remained nothing to do; since then their work has diminished. Odin speaks of abandoned missions. He wonders why leave him there without anything to do. Since January 1 he...

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Several western newspapers pretend the newly elected Senator Francis Kernan from New York is in favor of Free Schools. Is it true that he was opposed to the distribution of the school fund when a member of the New York constitutional convention? McMaster will help Gonner by giving him some information about the matter. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents At the time of his last visit to Lyons, Bishop Claude Mary Dubuis promised to recommend her to Odin's regard. She is a private tutor, 28 years old. She has her teaching certificate. If Odin would be able to secure position for her she would be assured of both a temporal and spiritual success. Both Dubuis and Joseph Charles Sheldon Scheldon have promised to act as intermediaries for her and have encouraged her to persist in her design. She is teaching at the home of Mr. Corcelette :: VI-2-n...

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Sister Regina Smith, S.C. requested her to ask permission for the Sisters to go to Holy Communion tomorrow as they finish their novenas for their sick Sisters of Charity . :: V-5-m A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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The books which McMaster so kindly sent were gratefully received and are going to be kept from Mother Agatha for a Christmas surprise. If she had not been given Philip's letter this morning, everyone would have been at a loss as to whom to thank. She hopes God will bless him for his kindness to her brother but McMaster should not let him worry about sending the exact story books, for he would not send anything that was not proper. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She regrets that his letter was left unanswered longer than she intended, but she had no time. It must have been delayed, since the books he sent reached her before the letter. Many of their letters have been lost lately, so that they can hardly trust the mails. They are snowed up at least two days each week, and both she and the Mother Superior are afraid he did not receive their notes of thanks for the books. She is enjoying the life of the Blessed Virgin. Sister Teresa wrote her a...

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She hopes Odin? will recommend her some times in his prayers. She is perfectly content there though far removed from God's presence in the Sacrament where she had so many peaceful moments. She will try to bear inconveniences and fatigue, and especially to bestow a true sisterly care on their sick. :: VI-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Sister Gonzaga asks Hudson to insert the enclosed in the Ave Maria. No inclosure. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo

Scope and Contents Sister takes advantage of Odin's friendship with the Blossman family to ask him to forward a letter. She has been unable to get word from her sister Mrs. Elena Blossman since she has been in Chile. Sister was very young when her mother died and she entered the Convent of the Sacred Heart in Havana. There being no novitiate there she went to Manhattanville where she received the white veil and after a time was sent to the Chile foundation and took her first vows in 1863. She is very happy in...

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Good requests an article on the life of Christopher Columbus. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Good submits an article for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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He asks Edwards to kindly send a publication giving a list of the students for the year 1906 or 07 and also a list of the ladies at St. Mary's. :: XI-2-j L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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The Religious of Our Lady of Charity wish Bishop Leray a happy New Year. VI-3-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}

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Their superior, Sister Mary of St. Theréè Schorlemer, R.G.S. , died yesterday at 10 o'clock. :: VI-2-n A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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Several weeks ago a manuscript entitled "Carlie" was sent to Hudson with a note by Father Richard Clarke, S.J. The author requests Hudson return it, should it be of no use. :: X-3-i A.Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents A summary of the accounts for the first four years of its existence from February 1859 to February 1863 showed receipts of $21,185.95, expenditures of $23,410.95. Due for the square, $5,536, leaving an indebtedness of $7,761. Remarks: February 6, 1859, the day on which the House was opened, there was not one dollar for its support. Furniture, clothing, provisions, etc. were purchased on credit. During the first year $1,603 were paid for a square of ground. The second year $1,696 were paid on...

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The Sisters wish Bishop Leray a happy and healthful New Year. :: VI-3-c A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Sister cannot save herself in the religious state; she finds it difficult and does not know whether to advance or withdraw. She asks Blanc to pray for her. :: VI-2-a A.L.S. French 2pp. 16mo.

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They offer their wishes for his happiness and long life. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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They offer their respectful compliments and heartfelt good wishes, and hope he will enjoy better health in the coming year. :: VI-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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They offer congratulations to Leray at the opening of the New Year. :: VI-3-d A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents This letter announces the loss by death of their Provincial Mother, Joseph de St. David on Jan. 29, 1892. They ask prayers for her especially in Mass. The sickness resulting from an attack of typhoid pneumonia attacked the sister Dec. 10, and despite their prayers she gradually seemed to recover and they celebrated her silver jubilee as provincial Jan. 9. She was constantly interested in her family. She was born in La Suze, France, May 19, 1825, was educated by the Sisters of Providence....

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New Year's greetings and best wishes to Odin with thanks for his paternal protection and the wish that he visit them sometime in the New Year. :: VI-2-i A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.

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His mother will answer Edwards' letter as soon as she is able. He asks Edwards to tell Father Augustus Lemonnier, C.S.C., President of Notre Dame that he is under many obligations to him for permitting him to return to Notre Dame under the conditions named. He is anxious to return now that Bro. Florentius, C.S.C. has left. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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They are sending a silk flag according to his order. :: XI-2-d L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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Goodrich asks that his paper be discontinued because McMaster disregarded his letters telling of some cures brought about by the Lourdes water, while the letters of Mrs. Egan of Woodstock, Ontario were published immediately. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Since the writer is under great expense, she would like to know if she and her sister could come and live with Brownson, her uncle, only under the circumstances that they be received as his children. The reason for the necessity is that her wardrobe was lost in New York. It cost the two of them $30 a week for not permit him to answer the call of the Holy Father. :: II-5-c A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

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He offers a special bargain in the "New England Historical Genealogical Register" which is indispensable for research work in that line.

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Scope and Contents She did not see Blanc last year during his visit here. She has been here the last three years and her husband has been here for five years, a professor of music and drawing in the College. Her name was Theodosia Lee, niece of Madame St. Clair, R.U. of the Ursuline Convent in New Orleans where she was educated. They wish to settle in Grand Coteau and as the place they now occupy, the former residence of Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Connelly, belongs to Blanc they hope to be able to make arrangements...