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Mary Monnin sends 10¢ dues from a mission group to aid the Indian Missions. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Monohan sends McMaster $20.00 as subscription fees to the Freeman's Journal for eight new subscribers who are listed along with four who are cancelling their subscriptions. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Monroe acknowledges the receipt of and extends thanks for the letter and back copies of the "Freeman's Journal" sent by Murphy. He had expected this letter because he has received letters from Father James Roosevelt Bayley Bailey as well as one from the Archbishop John Hughes through Bayley. He comments on Murphy's letter. He sympathizes with Murphy over the loss of the latter's father but is glad he repented before he died. Monroe states that they are expecting but as yet have received...

Scope and Contents Monroe wanted to see McMaster before he left the United States but was unable to do so. He would like to have a year's subscription to the Freeman's Journal but has no money available. He would like to have, however, a parcel of papers sent by any clipper vessel to Macao in the care of the American Consul. He would like to see any back copies of the Journal since the last of April. Monroe is unable to give McMaster any information concerning this expedition for publication but on his...

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Monroe submits an article for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Although unknown to McMaster, Monroe would ask a favor of McMaster, and reminds McMaster of his friendship for Monroe's brother, Colonel James Monroe, who was killed in the Civil War, at Harpers Ferry, in 1861. Monroe is now 68 years old and without health or employment. He has written about six thousand lines of poetry, and asks McMaster to tell him the best way of getting them published, and to introduce him to some publishers or to some literary society with influence. There is...

Scope and Contents Monroe writes a few lines on the eve of their departure from Hong Kong. They have been there six months at a most unhealthy period. This has been interrupted by two or three cruises in the brig Porpoise, to which vessel Monroe has been attached. On one of these, they rescued over 500 Chinamen from a desert island and on another had combat with 20 war junks, pirates. Commodore Ringgold, from the effects of climate and duties, has lost his reason. Another officer in command has not been ...

Scope and Contents Monroe was out of town until this morning and was going in this afternoon to see McMaster but Kiernan is going in instead. He sends this note by him and may not call today. He saw Mr. Budy this morning and on Saturday Mr. H _____ and Father H _____ . Mr. Kiernan is in favor of the paper's going on as he will find out and for McMaster's benefit. He is very clear and divided in his views. Budy, Monroe finds is of the same mind. It seems that they can hardly have any activities directly...

Scope and Contents Monroe says March 1 found him in Washington. McMaster's letter, with Monroe's card, was laid on the desk of the Secretary of War, while Monroe paced the floor of the gallery of the war office. Other expectants were similarly occupied. He had a favorable interview Saturday. Davis regarded his application favorably. Monroe was authorized to await the action on it here. General Scott let it go through his office, but the Adjutant General is thought, by Monroe, to have said that the...

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Mrs. Monroe sends a manuscript of a story that she has been advised would be suitable for the Ave Maria. It was suitable for the Catholic Youth's Magazine, but they do not pay for contributions. The author is almost an invalid with an orphan boy to support. Mrs. Monroe wants Hudson to inform her if he will publish the story, and what he is willing to pay as the pen is her only means of livelihood. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Monroe has just heard of McMaster's bereavement, and if he were not confined to his room he would hasten to condole with him. When he is well again Monroe will say two Masses for Mrs. McMaster. Many others are also praying for the repose of her soul. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He paid a visit to the inhabitants of St. Remy and would have rendered his homages to Purcell if things could have been arranged. But they offer a pastor only $200 without a horse, firewood, or furniture. It is impossible to accept that position. He would have been happy to enter Purcell's diocese, but perhaps there will be another opportunity. :: II-5-c A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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He writes to find out whether Edwards has the Reports of the Labor Bureau which he left in the Community House. If not he should ask Father Burns to remove them to the library. These reports will have great value for him in some work which he hopes to do in sociology and economics.

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The enclosed is evidently not for him. He wrote to Edwards to see whether he had received the reports of the various labor bureaus. He asks that the labor reports he left in his room in the Community House be removed to the library.

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He thanks Seton for the copy of his "Essays." He has read it almost with the same pleasure as Cardinal Bentivoglio's or Cardinal Pacca's Memorie and thinking of the pleasant days in Tivoli or passing by the "pea-cock" of St. John Laterani. He has not been able to take a trip to the States this year but may run away for a few weeks and pay Seton a visit. :: II-1-b A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Father Montgomery has informed Nourse to continue sending him Brownson's Works as they come out. He urges Brownson to include an index to the works and also, as the one person best fitted for the job, to write the biography of his father. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Father Montgomery thanks Brownson for the photograph of his father Orestes A. Brownson which, he is told, is a good likeness. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Father Montgomery subscribes to the edition of Brownson's Works and asks for the discount granted for paying in advance, the total cost, and the time when the entire work will be out. He thanks Brownson for his last letter and sents his best wishes. :: III-3-b A. L. S. 1p. 8vo.

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Father Montgomery has received the first two volumes of Brownson's works and asks the favor of an autograph of Henry's father. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Father Montgomery is anxious to have Brownson complete the valuable work he has done in collecting and publishing the works of his father Orestes A. Brownson by publishing an index to the series. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Montgomery wishes two copies of Tarducci's Life of Columbus. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Montgomery thinks it proper to tell McMaster that his coast correspondent, John A. Burgess is a mono-maniac. Burgess regards himself as the only representative of the Church and has respect for neither priest nor bishop. Montgomery encloses a mild example of the letters sent to Archbishop Joseph Alemany . He writes so McMaster will be on his guard as Burgess seems quite sane at times. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He is not positive but thinks it is safe to assume that the Archbishop wanted the Cantata for adults. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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Archbishop Joseph S. Alemany never had a picture of himself taken and could never be induced to. There is a painting by a 10th rate artist, but those who know the Archbishop cannot regard it better than a caricature. He encloses two letters from Bishops named by Edwards. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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The articles he sent Edwards were things used by Archbishop Joseph S. Alemany. Alemany would never sit for a picture of any kind. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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The Archbishop Patrick W. Riordan will reach Chicago tomorrow. He will not be able to stop at Notre Dame until his return. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Father Montgomery encloses $6 for volumes 16 and 17 of Brownson's Works, the second of which has not yet reached him; and asks that other volumes be sent as they come out. In the Henry F. Brownson Collection :: III-3-b A. L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Father Montgomery introduces Dr. Pescia and his wife, for whom he would like to secure entrance to the Columbian Catholic Congress as spectators.

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Seton has been elected a member of the Sons of the Revolution.

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The contract for the pedestal for the Hale Statue has been given out. The statue is to be unveiled on June 6, the 138th Anniversary of the birth of Nathan Hale. $3,000 is needed to complete the work. It is hoped that every member of the Society will contribute. (On the back in Seton's hand): $25 sent April 17.