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Haire answers Clarke's of Nov. 12 addressed to Father James Rolando, C.M., who died a year previous. Bishop Francis Mora is best qualified to give information on Bishop Thaddeus Amat. Mora is presently attending the Council in Baltimore. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Haire received her letter and called twice on Mr. Purcell but he has no record of the money nor did he receive the letter she mentions from Niagara. She is to send up the note and Haire will forward it to her without delay. On referring to his book on February 20, 1850, Purcell finds no name to correspond with hers. Haire hopes she is well and that her husband is improving in health They are all well. :: V-5-m A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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He asks to be informed as to whether the five packages which he sent containing papers and pamphlets intended to help relieve the loss suffered because of the fire in the library have been received at Notre Dame. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He received Edwards' letter acknowledging the receipt of the Catholic papers which Hairland donated to the Notre Dame library. He has sanguine hopes regarding the students of Notre Dame. He would give the last cent and the last book he has if by so doing he could induce the Catholic youths to know their religion and the part the Catholic Church played in the history of the country so that they could maintain their rights. Every student should become familiary with "Letters of a Kentucky...

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He was unable to remain at Seton's house on Tuesday because of an engagement in town. He has no connection whatever with "America Heraldica." It is ostensibly gotten up by Brentano but Haldane is under the impression that someone else is behind it. His book, which is not yet finished, will give extended genealogical accounts of a large number of American families. :: II-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Haldeman commends Eastman's work in running the Puzzle Department of the Lousiville CourierJournal since he started it February 16, 1880. :: X-2-h A.L. Copy 1p. 4to.

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The hotel has changed names and proprietors four times since it was called The Creighton and they have no record of their guests. He is sorry that he cannot furnish the desired information. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents At the request of several senators, Hale encloses not with letter a copy of a bill which passed the House on February 16 with a view of ascertaining whether its provisions meet Lefevere's approval. He is told that an attempt to prevent its passage is being made by George R. Griswold at the instigation of Edward V. Cicotte and others. Objections are such that it will be defeated unless sustained by a strong petition which Lefevere, if he desires the passage of the bill, should address to...

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Haler informs Hudson that he cannot accept Hudson's invitation to visit him. The busy season for his business commences at about that time. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Edwards note and the rosary were received. His Mother wishes him to thank Edwards for the favor. He more than enjoyed their little visit and trust it will not be long until they have another. He and his parents send best wishes. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 1p.

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Upon his return he found Edwards' note. He will be pleased to entertain Edwards as long as he can arrange to remain. He will be at the station to meet Edwards. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 1p.

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Was offered Appletons Journal for 1870 unbound for 50¢. He will purchase it for Edwards or Father John A. Zahm C.S.C . if desired. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 16to.

Scope and Contents On the advice of a Jesuit of Nantes Halgan asks Perché to interest himself in a very important family matter. In the county of Escambia, Florida, there is a piece of property to which they possess a deed dated 1825. Their mother's father had bought it from Antonio Balderos . In 1868 their mother wrote to her sister-in-law, Mrs. Emma B. Wilson, of New Orleans and in her reply, she affirmed the existence of the property. Then their mother died and they have had no news since 1868. They wish to...

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At Easter she will begin her novitiate with the Benedictines at St. Mary's Priory, Princethorpe, Warwickshire. They are a very select Community and she is fortunate to find admittance. They are all going to spend Christmas with her stepmother in their old home and then Halkett goes to Rome to return to England in March.

Scope and Contents She received (Seton)'s letter of December and the annual. She wishes (Seton) could have been in Rome for the Jubilee. She was there and one felt proud to be a Catholic. She returned to London for Easter to settle her temporal affairs for she is going back to Rome to be a Benedictine there. The Pope wants foreign convents and religious centers in Rome because the Italian government is suppressing the Italian ones. There is only one Benedictine convent in Rome, the Nuns of St. Cecilia, and...

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She received (Seton)'s two photographs, his letter and the picture. The account of (Seton)'s venerable aunt's (Mother Catherine Seton?) engagement is most edifying and interesting. Halkett has been so busy moving. The influenza is raging terribly there and causes many deaths. She plans to go to Scotland and Germany in August. She hopes some day to visit the Phelps Stokes (?) and will come to see (Seton).

Scope and Contents She was delighted to see (Seton)'s handwriting again. Mrs. Stokes(?) forwarded the letter. Her brother's (Hugh G. Halkett) address will always find her. The Church is going to have a mission in the Eastend under her director and she is going to be sacristan and nurse the sick. This mission was the last piece of work on earth of Cardinal (Henry Edward Manning). She is sending (Seton) a paper with the account of the funeral. A niece of the Cardinal and Halkett were the only two ladies in the...

Scope and Contents She thanks (Seton) for the letter, pictures and book. She is still inexperienced: she considers her life only began with her reception into the Church 3 years ago. Her director is Father Gordon Thompson, one of the holiest and most learned priests of the Archdiocese. Cardinal (Manning) thought a great deal of him. He was a young Anglican clergyman with a wife and 7 children when he became a Catholic. Miss Day and Halkett will live with some Franciscan sisters. Miss Day is an American; her...

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A New Year Card. :: II-1-b Card S. 2pp. 32mo.

Scope and Contents She was glad to receive (Seton)'s letter and the Almanac. She will be glad to meet (Seton)'s cousin and his wife if they should call. It will not be long until (Seton) visits Rome. She will greet him in the habit of St. Benedict if (Seton) thinks her worthy. She remembers (Seton) telling her at St. Bartholomew's Hospital in the first joy of her conversion that she would have her difficulties. She came to Rome at the end of May and joined her abbess who is founding an English community of...

Scope and Contents How good of Seton to send her all those things. She is so glad that he went to the wedding; he was the only representative of the family. His descriptions amused them all. The young couple arrived at Liverpool and has gone to the country till Monday. She thanks Seton for telling her the story of his mother; it was very touching. She delights in the practice of their holy religion. Now that she is on night duty she can often go to Mass. She too, always wishes she had been born a ...

Scope and Contents He asks McMaster to try to find out the whereabouts of Miss Belinda Ryan, the daughter of John Ryan, a painter who died in Augusta in 1863. Miss Ryan is supposed to be in a convent in New York and is sought by Mr. John Anderson, administrator of an estate in which Miss Ryan has an interest. If McMaster is able to give such information or place her in communication with those interested, he will be doing a good service. He does not know whether McMaster remembers him, but since his visit...

Scope and Contents Hall returns herewith the discharge. The loss of Indiana is a set back. It does not determine the result as it would have determined for the Republicans had they succeded in Ohio and Illinois? It means hard work. An inmense sum must have been spent by the Republicans in Indiana. The hope is that their money will hold out. Hall thinks they stand a fair chance in this although they shall have to work hard for it. He is afriad they intend to get the Presidency by purchase this time, as there...

Scope and Contents Hall asks the favor of some blank deeds and mortgages to use in his law dealings with Sawyer and Knowlton of Ann Arbor and also some information on that firm. Also he would like to be referred to an attorney in Iowa to handle matters there. He believes Grover Cleveland more likely than any other man to carry New York State. Kelly, he says, would sell out anybody for the New York Mayoralty, and his critics will probably turn on this. The reform bills passed last winter give great power to the...

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Hall asks Brownson's advice on a Michigan mortgage question. Hall believes that Cleveland will run, and, though there is talk of Irish defection, he thinks it will not amount to much. Kelly will not fight but he would not hesitate to betray a man he had nominated himself if he could gain by it. Many Republicans will not support Blaine and Hall expects a Democratic majority in New York. He supposes Michigan will stick to its idols. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Hall informs Brownson of several matters concerning mortgages which he holds. He has spoken to the chairman of the City Library Committee about the purchase of Brownson's Works and now wants a prospectus. He compares Blaine to a roman candle, sparkling but not useful, and thinks that Cleveland's attention to business will weigh as much with the people. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Hall acknowledges the receipt of $35. He agrees with Brownson on Arthur's tariff policies which he thinks are in the right direction. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Hall finds that the "bands" of his sister's marriage have never been published, Ma having forgotten it. Hall left that to them and fully expected it would be attended to. He asks the favor to dispense with the two publications as there is only one Sunday before the marriage. After Blanc agreeing to marry them, Hall is almost afraid to ask. Hall writes on stationery of the New Orleans Post Office. :: VI-1-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Owing to the non-arrival of Mr. Barrow, Hall's sister's marriage will not come off this evening as expected. Hall will give Blanc notice and will bring the gentleman to see him, to satisfy that all is right. :: VI-1-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Hall thanks Onahan for the gift of the "Proceedings of the Catholic Congress" — a book valuable as an indication of religious advance. :: IX-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.