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The writer encloses $1.00 for Mount Carmel, of which $.50 are from her, and $.50 are from her mother, Mrs. Mary J. Lane, Both ask prayers of the nuns. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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This letter is being written at the suggestion of the Archbishop about the nuns of the Precious Blood. Miss Hoskin enlists the aid of the "Ave Maria" to spread the devotion of this order. Miss Hoskin, who is a convert, has been collecting for the nuns for two years. Publishing her appeal would aid greatly. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo

Scope and Contents Miss Hoskin does not wish to urge Hudson to publish her paper on the "Community of the Precious Blood" against his judgment. Miss Hoskin fears Hudson will misunderstand her as it is not her intention to make an appeal. Her desire was to make this new order known and to spread the devotion to the Precious Blood. Since there is no Catholic Magazine in Canada, her object was to reach Canadians as much as those of the United States, as the "Ave Maria" is read in nearly every Catholic...

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Statement for 1 barrel-44 gal. Catawba Wine, $68.50 by order of I. Boff. Note in Lefevere's writing: Lefevere sent the money via Union Express, Feb. 12, 1868. :: III-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He offers his respects and congratulates him on the satisfying state of his health and his happy return after his long absence. Hosts finally obtained the desired permission to leave. He is now a boarder with the Trappists at Gethsemani. He could not find a better place in order to prepare himself for death. The pastor of Clarksville Father P. J. Gleeson being absent, Hoste is there, but he hopes soon to return to his little cell. :: VI-3-b A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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If only Odin knew how difficult things were for him, especially on Sundays. He has waited to see Odin, first until Odin's return and then from Odin's return until the present. He continues to ask humbly when affairs will be able to be arranged. If Odin's difficulty in finding him a suitable place in the diocese is the only obstacle he will try to find a place in Tennesse or Kentucky. :: VI-2-n A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He is very happy here. Relations between Father Yves C. Rivoallan have begun to boil twice; he has threatened to ask for a change. Hoste does not ask for a change; he has excellent qualities. Odin has given Hoste some hope of money. He has bought a horse and buggy and begun to get a little furniture. Stipends come in very slowly. The sum of 500 piastres would enable him to pay for the horse and carriage, etc. Even in case Hoste dies the parish will lose nothing. In Tennessee he has a small...

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He fears that the letter he wrote the other day gave some anxiety to Odin. There has been no rupture between Father Yves C. Rivoallan and Hoste. He repeats that he does not want a change and that he would keep him even ten years or more. Hoste himself has many faults. The letter is sent kindness of Father Raymond. :: VI-2-l A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father Marine last February 2 announced without Hoste's consent and against his expressed will that he would preach at the convent on the first Sunday of each month. Hoste probably should have left right then and let Marine finish the service alone, but he did not. Two weeks later he wrote to Marine, but the reply was less than satisfying. When the Mother Superior left for France, she named Marine confessor and director. Hoste knows that neither Father Gilbert Raymond nor Father Gustave A....

Scope and Contents His health restored, Hoste is at last able to carry out the plan of which he talked to Blanc at Lyons; he is in America. He has never lost the desire to rejoin Blanc. Although he told Cardinal Louis Jacques Maurice de Bonald of the agreement made with Blanc, Bonald decided to send him to Nashville where the needs are greater and whose Bishop Richard Pius Miles was then in Europe. He arrived several weeks ago having accompanied Miles from Belgium. He is very happy there and is learning...

Scope and Contents Since writing to Odin about their boys' school a circumstance has arisen. Mr. Whitaker who is not Catholic is at the head of the school; his assistant is Mr. Simons, a Catholic. Whitaker proposes to leave. Mr. Smith, a Catholic of whom Father Yves C. Rivoallan gives a good account, thinks to replace him. But Smith, who knows that the owners of the building want to have Brothers, wants to know if he could be assured of the position for a year. It is favorable occasion for the Brothers, if...

Scope and Contents Hostlot, Rector of the American College, Rome, sends to the Archbishops of Baltimore and Philadelphia and the other bishops and reports for the preceding year, 1879. All bills for 1879 have been paid, the money received has been greater for the reasons which he enumerates. Strict economy has been practiced. A new burse has been established for the diocese of Alton, Illinois . Arrangements have been made for students to travel during the vacation. The Holy Father has expressed his pleasure at...

Scope and Contents Timon will pardon Hotchkiss for not writing by his son William Hotchkiss When he left for the seminary. Hotchkiss did not intend his leaving here until the day after. Hotchkiss intended to mention that he wished him to study reading, writing, and arithmetic. His son has imbibed all the bad qualities incident to the youth of Kaskaskia; Hotchkiss has paid for about 3 years tuition and has received a very poor acquittance?. He still hopes that his son may yet make the man that nature has...

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Hote received Blanc's letter dated October 1. He also received news of Papa in his letter dated September 5. Hote thanks Blanc. If Blanc ever wishes to contact Papa, he can find him at the corner of Franklin and Custom-house. He runs a restaurant. :: VI-1-m A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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He is the son of M.J. Hote whom Blanc knows. It is through Blanc that Charles is in Philadelphia and that he is in a first class shop. But he is worried about his father; he has had no letters from him. Marc Anthony? Frenaye has written to him but also has no reply. Could he be ill; or have had an accident? Charles asks Blanc to give him news of the one who is first in his affactions. P.S. Charles' address is care of Robert Ersing :: VI-1-m A.L.S. French 1p. 8vo.

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Houbart brought Bishop William Lawrence Louis Angebault the letter which Odin had enclosed for him. He does not know the contents, but he supposes it satisfied Angebault because he made no objection to giving Louis Chassé, Joseph Subileau, and Joseph Viau to Odin. He hopes Odin will be happy with these dear Angevins. :: VI-2-g A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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Three or four seminarians of the diocese of Angers plan to follow Archbishop Odin. They lack only the agreement of Bishop William Lawrence Louis Angebault of Angers. That agreement depends upon a financial arrangement between the two prelates. He asks Denavit to ask Odin to take care of this matter so that their three seminarians can take their steps in time to rejoin Odin. ` A.L.S. French 2pp :: VI-2-f A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.

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Houck thanks Hudson for the kind invitation to Father Sorin's Golden Jubilee but regrets that he will not be able to attend. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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As a result of Edwards' request he sends one of Archbishop John Hughes pectoral crosses. It was given to Bishop Richard Gilmour a few days ago. He regrets that he cannot help Edwards more in his laudable enterprise. He finds it impossible to come to the University to make use of the directories and magazines in connection with Catholic history in northern Ohio and asks that Edwards send him the ones he needs. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Send all books by express. They will be sacredly guarded and returned as soon as Houck has gathered his material. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He thanks Edwards for sending magazines and papers. He will return them in a week or two. Perhaps Father Thomas F. Mahar of Akron, Ohio, might put Edwards in the way of getting a file of the Universe. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He returns by express the magazines and papers Edwards loaned him. He found abundant material in "The Catholic Telegraph" and the "U.S. Magazine". :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He thanks Edwards for the kind offer relative to the "Telegraph" and directories. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He has been over-crowded with work and hence has not answered Father Hudson's letter of Oct. 18. He asks prayers for Manly Tello who has been ill and may not recover. He hopes Father Hudson may recover and wishes him the season's greetings. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Has Father M. B. Brown returned to the Society? Father Sorin telegraphed Bishop Richard Gilmour that he would receive him. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He sends for the college reception room table a little souvenir of their Glen. He hopes the views will tempt Hudson to visit him this summer. Note: Found among James F. Edwards' papers. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The matter contained in his book with the exception of a few sheets is a republication of what he contributed to the "Catholic Universe". Hence he has no manuscript of the book. He objects to having his photograph in Memorial Hall.

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After much inquiry he succeeded in getting a competent person to make a plaster cast of the busts of Bishops Rappe and Gilmour. The gentleman, J. G. Hamilton, will write to Edwards stating his terms. Houck will search for the Forbush articles in the Universe. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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He sent by express the photos and a corresponding list of names. The collection will make an interesting addition to Edwards' museum in Bishops' Memorial Hall. The photos are the third set. He would send a more complete set but most of the priests sent only two.

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He sends the first faculties Bishop Amadeus Rappe received. They are in bad condition. The document is dated July 4, 1847. The Bulls for Rappe's appointment on file in Cleveland are dated Apr. 23, 1847. Rappe was not consecrated Bishop until Oct. 10, 1847. Note: The Document is attached and is signed by J. B. Palma. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo. L.S. 4pp. 8vo. Latin Enclosure