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Scope and Contents He is thankful for the jurisdiction granted the Reverend gentlemen of Wisconsin. About a dozen letters by and to him have been lost. He desired Hennaert's opinion of a case of a woman who remarried but how cannot prove the death of her first husband. By her second marriage she has several children, hence no hope of separation. Father Stanislaus P. Lalumiere, S.J., can find no evidence that the first husband is living. What is Hennaert's opinion of admitting the couple to the sacraments? He...

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The Brother encloses a letter from Bishop Peter Bourgade, asking for information. Enclosure: 1893 Jul. 12 Bourgade, P(eter) Vic(ar) Ap(ostolic) of Arizona: Tuscon, Arizona to Brother Maurelian: Chicago, (Illinois)The Bishop may be able to send delegates to the (Columbian) Catholic Congress from Arizona. He would like to have the necessary papers, and asks some information.

Scope and Contents Meyer sends with this letter the title to a plot for a church, and $46.50 for the support of seminarians to which he adds $10. As to the proposed church 35 citizens have promised $3,000 and have collected stones for the foundation. He hopes to collect from $6,000 to $7,000 from the congregation of St. Boniface, some from the congregation of St. Mary's and also from Protestants. All are willing to pay promptly except about 23 persons who seek to prevent the erection of the church. They have...

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Harts is asked to inform Henry F. Brownson that Meyer will take 8 copies of the two volume edition and 4 copies of the one volume, of his translation of the Life of Columbus, the sooner sent the better. In the Henry F. Brownson Collection :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Though he shall not be able to attend, Father Meyer is deeply sympathetic with the Columbian Catholic Congress and other kindred associations. The Father General has been in Rome at the beatification of Rudolph Acquaviva, a Jesuit martyr, and name sake of Father Meyer. (Three typed copies attached.)

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Since Purcell's visit Brother John B. Stintzi, S.M. has received a letter from Mr. Wolm Frederick H. Volm ? in which Wolm says he is to be ordained a priest toward the end of this month. In Meyer's opinion the time of trial is very short if the information is correct which was given by Father Marie Anthony Meyer, C.PP.S . who got it from Father Michel Obermuller under whom Wolm taught in Wisconsin. :: II-5-a A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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Father Maria Anthony Meyer has just arrived to begin his novitiate with the permission of the Bishop of Cleveland and his exeat from Father Francis de Sales Brunner, C.PP.S. . Meyer asks Purcell to give the necessary faculties for his diocese. :: II-4-o A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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This will introduce a friend Floyd L. Smith, who is thinking of sending his son to Notre Dame. He has recommended his Alma Mater highly. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 1p.

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He often wished he could come and visit Edwards but it was inpossible. Edwards is always welcome at their house. He inquires about some of the boys. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 3pp.

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Adeline and her new daughter present their compliments; both are doing well. :: XI-2-h Telegram

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Dorrance has written him that Edwards has been nearly used up with a severe cold, and he was sorry to hear it. He hopes Edwards has improved and will be able to spend his Easter in Detroit as Dorrance writes he intends doing.

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Scope and Contents Miale asks McMaster to inform him if the Savings Banks advertised in the Freeman can be depended on, and that though most of the people in Natchez have a blind confidence in all advertisements placed in the Journal, he wishes to have McMaster's opinion formally. If the banks are all-right, then he wishes to know the best way to send any money to them, and which one would McMaster suggest. He also thanks McMaster for his notice of the cheaper postage rate. He asks that his name not be...

Scope and Contents He had been in Paris only two days when he received Robert's last letter and the little box. His gratitude will not soon be forgotten. He sent them to his wife and now that she has returned them, Michel will answer. He intends to leave for London next Saturday; this heart is torn with the thought that he will never again find there his friend W. Turnbull. He will talk with the many converts whom he knows and a Spanish monk whom he visits. In July Michel will leave for Edinburgh and ...

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He has 106 volumes of the official publication: "War of the Rebellion and Records of the Union and Confederate Armies" with 175 maps to sell for $150. :: XI-1-n L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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List of delegates to the Columbian Catholic Congress.

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A handwritten copy apparently in the handwriting of Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere of an act for the incorporation of charitable societies passed by the Legislature of Michigan at its regular session in the year 1855. marked No. 20.. :: III-2-i D. Copy 3pp. folio

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The judgement of the Supreme Court on property of St. Mary's Church, Detroit, Michigan, Judge Charles W Whipple's opinion, delivered at Detroit, January Term, 1851. A reprint from the Detroit Catholic Vindicator :: III-2-h Newspaper 1p. folio

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Typed manuscript, undated, giving a brief historical sketch and statistics on the Church in Michigan about 1876. Many errors in copying names. :: III-2-n Typed manuscript 9pp. 8vo.

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A bill for $78.75 for stone for the Albany New York Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception . Also statistics on the size of the cathedral, enclosed on a slip. :: I-1-i Bill Photostat, New York Archdiocesan Archives 2pp. 16mo.

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Middleton encloses some authentic notes on Bishop Galberry, which, if McMaster works them up, will form a biographical sketch of Bishop Galberry's life. The bulls of his preconization were received by the Prior General of the Order of St. Augustine at the Convent in Rome, January 28. He wonders why McMaster's cablegram did not flash more quickly. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He is engaged in writing a paper on early Catholicity in northern New York, especially at Carthage where one Father Michael E. Clarke was rector for 40 years. Clarke was ordained in Indiana, but Middelton wants to know where, when, and by whom. He also asks for data on Father John Farnan who died in Detroit about 1849. Pencil note in Edwards' hand): Clarke was ordained at Vincennes by Bishop de la Hailandiere; he came with the Eudists from Rennes, 1839; first pastor of LaFayette; ordained...

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These are some notes on the life of Bishop Thomas Galberry, O.S.A. prepared by Middleton. Born in 1836 in Ireland, brought to the U.S. in 1836. Came to Villanova in 1847. The account describes his spiritual life. He served at Lansingburgh, New York, President of Villanova, 1870 to 1875. Bishop 1876 to 1878. :: I-1-c Ms. 8pp. folio

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He received Edwards' notes on Father Michael E. Clarke and wonders if it is the same one. The Clarke he wants was born in 1819 and before entering the priesthood was a shoe-maker in Carthage, N.Y. He asks Edwards to add the sources whence he found the date.

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Father Francis M. Sheeran, O.S.A. gave Middleton Clarke's letter of the 8th asking about the life of the late Bishop Thomas Galberry . He has sufficient material for Clarke's purpose and would be glad to put it in form if Clarke could wait a month. :: I-2-n Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Middleton sent some items on Bishop Thomas Galberry, O.S.A., and can vouch for their accuracy. The Bishop's niece, Sister Stephen, can no doubt give ample details on his ante-collegiate life or get some information from her mother, the Bishop's sister, who lives near Philadelphia. Middleton refrains from giving any details about the Bishop's epicsopal actions expect those of common fame for two reasons which he lists. Such information could be had from several sources especially Judge...

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Middleton has received some information and wishes to withdraw the statement made in a paper sent to Clarke that Father John Possidius O'Dwyer was preconized as the first Bishop of Savannah. This statement is not wholly warranted by the records in Rome. Despite the records of his order, Middleton sent to Rome for confirmation of O'Dwyer's appointment. He received the reply that O'Dwyer was not mentioned on the lists of the bishops of Savannah. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Middleton has been away and ill. He thinks he can contribute a table or skeleton of events for an account of Bishops Michael Egan's nd Henry Conwell's dministrations which covered 32 years of a highly important and critical epoch in Phila-delphia Church history. All he knows will be taken from sources already published and he lists these sources. Middleton is not sure about the kind of account Clarke wants: broadly chronological, or a detailed account. Middleton is already committed to...

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Middleton thanks Hudson for honoring his request by sending him the Index to "Brownson's Review". :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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He thanks Purcell for the $61 which he gives to the poor of Kansas. The Benedictine Purcell speaks of is on his begging expedition without Miege's knowledge. Miege excused him on the ground of good intention. :: II-5-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He takes great in introducing Mrs. Col. Blair who has lately been received into the Church. She intends to obtain from Purcell a good orphan girl to do some work in her house. Mrs. Blair will take the most particular care of the child. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.