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As Edwards can see by the enclosed invitation to the closing exercise of Culver Military Academy, they are very anxious for him to come. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents Through the kindness of Father William Corby, C.S.C., he transmits the two first volumes of the "Scholastic". He parts with them with very great regret, but knows they will be appreciated as they may be the only copies in existence. He was delighted to meet Corby who was in Baltimore to attend the consecration of Rev. John F. Foley. His sermon at Vespers has endeared him to many. McNally is hurried and is forstalled in recalling a few incidents connected with his career at Notre Dame...

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He encloses $1.00 for the Ladies of Mt. Carmel. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 18mo.

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Duties of a Missionary Priest have prevented an earlier answer to the invitation to attend the Columbian Cath(olic) Congress, which Father McNamara will try to attend. Charles C. Bonney personally requested him to confer with Onahan in regard to the Parliament of Religions; however, his short stay in Chicago will prevent this.

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Onahan's circular of the 7th inst. received accompanied by programmes relating to the World's Congess.

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This is a picture of the birthplace of John Quincy as it stands at the present time. :: XI-2-k Postcard, signed

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McNeirny sent in another envelope, by order of Archbishop John J. Hughes, various documents, six in number, from Rome. The Archbishop asks that if McFarland has any suggestions in connection with these documents he will be happy to hear from McFarland at an early day. McNeirny asks McFarland to acknowledge receipt. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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McNeirny states that Henry de Courcy who has labored much for the Catholic cause in this country is to sail for France, on Saturday, on account of feeble health. Archbishop Hughes wants McMaster to attend the soiree on Friday at seven o'clock. The object is to compliment de Courcy, and to testify their appreciation of his great service to the Catholic Church in the United States. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents McNeirny apologizes for his delay since he wanted to remove any doubt about the ceremony for which he is to be master of ceremonies. He quotes from the decree that the altar must be consecrated at the same time that the church is to be consecrated. McNeirny takes for granted that the altar must be a fixed one. As to the address, since there is no founder he suggests that they omit it. The breaking of the seal of the present altar and extracting the relics would desecrate the present altar...

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McNeirny has received McFarland's letter of March 29 and will comply with his request. Archbishop John McCloskey sends his regards. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents McNeirny by reason of one Franciscan Father's acquaintance with some Neapolitan sea captains, had procured from one of them his supply of oil for this year and has now a small container holding 1½ gallons which he will have boxed and sent to McFarland. He will send McFarland a bottle with a little more than a pint for his needs which he can be sure is a genuine article. McFarland should not be anxious if it does not arrive before Tuesday and he may not be able to put it in the express before...

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The faculty for using the baptism rite for children for adults will expire January 1, 1868. Archbishop John McCloskey will ask for a further extension if the Province desires. McFarland is to let him know his wishes. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents McNeirny has telegraphed "yes." The faculty authorizing to ordain ad titulum missionis reads "dummodo alias idonei sint et servatis de jure servandis." The first part was natural since any objection was covered by McFarland's other faculty. Time is no restriction as to festivals. The faculties are in the hands of the printer and will be received next week. Archbishop John Hughes is ailing, Father William Starrs has not recovered and McNeirny is kept very busy, otherwise McFarland would have...

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McNeirny sent McFarland the faculties by yesterday's mail and hopes he has received them. In No. 3 there is a reference to a decree of 1858 printed by Archbishop John Hughes and McNeirny sends a copy which he will find in the papers. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 2pp.12mo.

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McFarland's letter of the 10th has been received. Archbishop John McCloskey is on retreat at Fordham. Before leaving he received McFarland's letter from Burlington by way of Albany. Madison Avenue will serve all Bishops. He asks McFarland to mail his acceptance and go there from the depot. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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All the faculties asked for have been received from Rome. He will forward the printed copies without delay. There is no limit on disparitas cultus, ad titulum missionis, etc. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He sent to Purcell today, by express, a package containing five "Medals of the Council" sent to Purcell and his suffragan Bishops by the Holy Father. He hopes that they reach Purcell safely, and wishes him the compliments of the season. :: II-5-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The bishop thanks Onahan for the copy of the "Proceedings of the Catholic Congress." Envelope attached. :: IX-1-c A.L.S. 1p 12mo

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McNevin gives a detailed description of a water color which McMaster has been kind enough to take charge of for Mrs. McMaster. The sketch was made some years ago in Naples on the feast of the Blessed Virgin. He describes in detail the Festa which prompted the sketch. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He had given up all hopes of hearing from Edwards. He asks who Edwards secretary is now. He watches the papers to see how the varsity is getting along. He meets several of the old boys downtown everyday and they all wish they were back.

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He is out west and doing well, keeping books and also selling. He came out with some Chicago men who have some fine gold property there. He will go to work for them soon. He met an old friend Roy Crawford last week; he is a traveling agent for one of his brother's shows. He may be back at Notre Dame if he strikes a gold mine. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 2pp.

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He supposes Edwards is expecting a letter from him but he is up at the lake and there are lots of small jobs for him to do around their new house. His father thanks Edwards for the kind treatment he received at Notre Dame. When he looks at the picture of Edwards' room, he wonders if the professor is thinking of his private secretary. He has not touched a baseball since he left Notre Dame. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 2pp.

Scope and Contents Father McNulty encloses $13. Three for his subscription and ten for the clergy advocates fund. He approves heartily of this measure, and sends the money as proof. McMaster's friend Jus deserves the gratitude of the priests of America for his advocacy of their cause. He is well named, as he has argued his case with justice and truth, with reason and moderation. McNulty feels that McMaster for the fearless and independent manner in which he put his valuable Journal at the disposal of the...

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Father McNulty encloses a draft for $10. Five for a subscription to the Freeman's Journal, the ablest Catholic Journal in the U. S., and five towards the fund for sustaining a clerical representative of the "2nd Oder of the Hierarchy", at Rome. Such a representative is needed, for at the present the priests have not right to breathe unless through the nostrils of our Bishops. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Father McNulty states that although he is unknown to McMaster, except as a subscriber, he is well known among the priests of the Eastern states, and by many of the West and South. If McMaster thinks that the accompanying letter would be of service to the Freeman's Journal, McNulty is not afraid to have it published with his name subscribed. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 16vo.

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He writes to ask how Seton, knows that in 1841 Father John Raffeiner built a church at Macopin . It was Father Donohue who built the church in 1830 and Father French of New York was delegated to come and bless it. Raffeiner did live in the church and it was to provide a room possibly for himself that gave rise to the statement that he built the church. Having to preach there on Sunday, McNulty is getting some facts into his head. :: II-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He is about to enter the St. Louis Law School, and not being a graduate of any college, he needs a certificate from the President of Notre Dame, showing what courses he pursued there. It may be that the records of the university were destroyed in the fire, but he trusts the professors will remember enough. He would like to see the new buildings but it seems the place would not be Notre Dame as it must be greatly changed. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Relying on their most pleasant college acquaintance, he takes the liberty of introducing his cousin, Henry Wise, who intends to complete his education at Notre Dame. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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If Edwards will send him his average in U. S. History and grammar at the time he left his class, he will get credit for those classes. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Since McNulty will be in Chicago at the time of the Columbian Catholic Congress, and since he has been appointed a delegate in the World's Parliament of Religions by Congressman Curtis, he is interested in the Congress. He attended the Baltimore Congress, and would like to attend this one.