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Scope and Contents Since the receipt of Brownson's letter of January 3rd, Harson has been expecting from week to week to see him and to hear when he expected to visit the East. He would have written before but did not expect to reach him in Detroit. He learns from this Week's Review and Freeman's that he is in New York. They would like to have sufficient time to announce his coming so that a satisfactory audience would be assured. Harson expects to be in New York next Tuesday and would like to meet Brownson,...

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Since before Christmas he intended to write Edwards. He stills holds very pleasant memories of Edwards' brief visit last summer. When Notre Dame is considering the claims of candidates for the Laetare Medal, he hopes that they will not overlook the claims of Judge Morgan J. O'Brien. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 2pp.

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During the past summer he nursed the hope that Edwards would find time to spend a few days in the land of Roger Williams. The summer passed and Edwards did not come. He knows that Edwards duties have been many since the Fall opening. The Brownson monument will be unveiled under the happiest auspices. Archbishop John Farley has taken the matter in hand. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 4pp.

Scope and Contents Onahan is asked to correct an error in the minutes of the St. Louis meeting which Harson had sent previously. The Executive Committee should read: Archbishops of New York and St. Paul; Bishop Keane, Patrick Farrelly, H. J. Spaunhorst, and the officers ex officio members. Enclosed is a copy of a letter from M( ) Glennan. His name was ommitted in the Souvenir volume of the Baltimore Congress, and Harson now submits it to Onahan for placing it on the Committee. At New York, at the suggestion of...

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Onahan's letter requesting the minutes of the meeting of Archbishops and laymen at St. Louis, has just been received. Harson has not been able to complete the records, owing to the failure of Archbishop Ireland to send him a copy of the resolutions of the Archbishops. As soon as the latter is heard from, Harson will immediately forward the complete record to Onahan. :: IX-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Harson intends to write to a number of gentlemen next week about attending the Congress, and would be glad if Brownson would send him 25 or 30 sheets of the Official letter paper, if he can easily spare them. His train was three hours late in arriving in Buffalo this morning. He arrived at Rochester at noon and called at the residence of Bishop Bernard J. McQuaid, but he was out of town. Monsignor H. De Regge is in Europe, and Father James F. O'Hare has been pastor of Immaculate Conception...

Scope and Contents Printed circular letter announcing that Bishop Richard Gilmour of Cleveland suggested that a momument ought to be erected to Dr. Orestes A. Brownson . This suggestion was taken up by the Cleveland Universe which collected a liberal sum for the monument. At the meeting of the Catholic Young Men's National Union in Philadelphia a committee was formed of A.J. Faust of Washington, J.A. Flaherty of Philadelphia, C.B. Northup of Charleston, E.J. Dooley of Brooklyn, and Harson to take care of...

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It will afford him great pleasure to have Edwards meet him at the Catholic Club on Friday morning. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 1p.

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He wishes Edwards a happy New Year. He has not received the catalogue as yet. He attended St. Patrick's Cathedral all decorated with lights. An all male voiced choir sang. It is his opinion that the Holy Father did a great wrong in his decree about Church music. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 3pp.

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Mr. J.H. Murray has sent him McMahon's letter from Youngstown. When Dr. Loughlin first mentioned the project he decided to take such part in it as other engagements would permit. Supposing that McMahon would not be overburdened with lectures at the first meeting he proposes to give a few talks on business. He lists four topics and an introduction. Unless the experiment is a financial success he would pay his own expenses. :: I-1-j - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {1}

Scope and Contents Harson scarcely knows what particular facts to ask about, in references to Brownson's father's Orestes A. Brownson life, since the sketch he proposes to write must necessarily be short, but he wishes to use details which are not to be found in the usual sketches of his life, nearly all of which are made up bodily from The Convert. A comprehensive life is very much needed, and Father Isaac T. Hecker, to whom Herson had suggested the project, believes that the matter might be better treated by...

Scope and Contents Harson is greatly pleased to learn that the initiative has been taken with the view of holding a Catholic Congress next November; it is a movement he has been hoping for some years to see undertaken. The conventions of the C.Y.M.N.U. have been an indifferent amateur attempt at something of this character. He has hoped to see new strength added to the National Union, from which might come the beginnings of a Catholic Congress, but this strength has not been acquired. Brownson's action makes...

Scope and Contents He was pleased to learn that his article in The Pilot impressed Edwards so favorably. He would like to help along the world of Catholic thought. Those with positive faith in God could be easily numbered. This outburst explains his admiration for Orestes A. Brownson. Twenty years ago he wrote to Lawrence Kehoe expressing a hope that he would do certain things. Kehoe replied there were many things he could do if he had support. The Catholic public spirit has changed very little. He sent the...

Scope and Contents He was deeply touched by Edwards' kind words of sympathy and the prayers of Notre Dame for the respose of the soul of his dear wife. In the hour of sorrow nothing else satisfies the yearnings of the heart as the consolations which religion brings. He was pleased with the selection of Charles J. Bonaparte for the Laetare Medal. He is trying to arrange for the unveiling of Brownson Monument in the fall. He intends to suggest that the centenary of Brownson Sept. 16th be observed throughout the...

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He never spent four days more pleasantly and was never more royally treated than during his recent visit to Notre Dame. He was deeply impressed with all he saw. His mission to St. Louis was not successful. Archbishop John J. Glennon was cold and indifferent to the proposal of a Catholic Congress and Archbishop John Ireland was opposed to it. Cardinal James Gibbons is in favor of the idea but will not sanction it as so many of the bishops are opposed to it. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 4pp.

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Onahan will please send a copy of his report to James Jeffrey Roche, Boston, Editor of "The Pilot" as the latter has been nominated by Archbishop Williams to fill the vacancy on the "Committee on Catholic Congress" caused by the death of John Boyle O'Reilly. When Harson notified the Archbishop of their appointments as honorary members, he informed them that Onahan would send a copy of his report shortly. :: IX-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo

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Report of the meeting of the Irish Industrial Village Committee composed of Peter White, Lady Aberdeen, and Mrs. Hart concerning the raising of funds for an exhibit of the Irish Industries Association and Donegal Industrial Fund at the World's Columbian Exposition. A statement as to the Negotiations and Agreement between the same parties and an opinion on the liability of the parties attached. (In Group V folder.)

Scope and Contents The sympathy shown to the Irish in their distress by the Americans and the numbers saved from starvation, emboldens him to address Blanc. Hart is pastor of the union of Doonfeeney and Kilbride. The inhabitants heretofore lived on potatoes and fishing, both of which have proved a total failure for three years. Last year he registered 1000 deaths by starvation and dysentery. Scarcely getting any revenue, his curate left him with a parish 15 miles by 6 and a population of 800 families. Many...

Scope and Contents Hart received the Bishop's letter on New Year's day. He is sorry to learn that the Bishop has a bad cold. The wants of the diocese lead him to return to the diocese as soon as the weather permits. He has thought that of Chester and Branford missions, Branford and the places on the railroad should be annexed to St. Patrick's and Chester with all the Haddams to Middletown or Colchester. Little schools could be instituted at Branford and Chester by the revenue which is too small to support a...

Scope and Contents The story of the coming Council after Pentecost is more than rumor. All the Bishops have received an invitation to the canonization of the Japanese martyrs at Pentecost. It is not openly said that there will be a Council but it is believed that the occasion will be used for one. It is rumored that the French ambassador has objected and said that if it is held the French troops will be withdrawn. The Nuncio has not left Rome for Paris. Hart has received a letter from Dr. Bernard Smith that...

Scope and Contents Hart thanks the Bishop for his letter and permission to recover his health. The death of Father John Mulligan is a severe affliction to the diocese. Hart hoped to see the Bishop in Europe where he thinks he could do the diocese some good besides attending the canonization of the Japanese martyrs. The Emperor prevents the French bishops from attending as Victor Emmanuel does the Italian. He would not care to have severe sickness at Juilly because of its isolation. He met his friend Father...

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Blanche is to pay William I. Johnston $99 and charge the same to account. On the back of this paper Johnston's signature; "Correct", D. Byrne :: VI-1-d Bill S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Blanche is to pay H. Keeling $50.30 for goods furnished Hart while working at St. Patrick's Cemetery . On the back of this paper: "Correct", D. Byrne . In Blanc's hand: Mr. Sylvey lives opposite Fairfaxes :: VI-1-d Bill S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Hart asks that the enclosed letter no enclosure be delivered to A. Cavelier or Cavelia . Hart thinks he is an aged priest, he may possibly be dead. If so, he probably has left an executor to whom this letter may be delivered. In the papers Archbishop Anthony Blanc. :: VI-1-h A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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He was introduced to Onahan by Mr. ( ) Conley the contractor some years ago. He introduces Ed. S. McGinness who lately settled in Chicago. McGinness graduated from their Catholic high school, is a clear writer and speaker; he has yet to decide between the priesthood and journalism. If Onahan can introduce him to a few Catholic organizations, it would be a help in the right direction. (Card signed by McGinniss attached.)

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In reply to Onahans comminication, Hartnett states that he himself will represent St. John's College at the American Catholic Congress. He thanks Onahan and the Committee for the honor, and adds that he is deeply interested in the work of the Congress. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Father P. Duffy has resided in this community since April 1855. He has exerted himself for the good of religion and merited the approbation not only of this community but of those who experienced his influence as a pious priest. Hartnett recommends him as both willing and able. :: VI-1-j A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Father Henry J. Votel, S.J., president of St. Mary's College, St. Mary's, Kansas, requests Harts to order for him ten sets of the two volumes edition and two copies of the one volume edition of Tarducci's Columbus. They would be better sent by freight than by express. Fathers Meyer, S.J., and Henry A. Schapmann, S.J., inform Harts that they intend to purchase several copies. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Harts asks the price of Tarducci's Columbus, in both the one and two volume editions, for booksellers and colleges if they order a good number of copies. He spoke of the book in Cincinnati last month, but will remind them of it again and will write also to St. Louis, Chicago, and St. Mary's, Kansas. They usually make their purchases of premiums in May. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Harts was working in the Sociality library and was sorry not to see Brownson when he called last Monday, and that they will not be able to take their trip to Monroe. He was told yesterday that they would have school on Tuesday. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.