Scope and Contents Apologizing for the delay in answering Brute's letter of January 9 which include a letter to Brute's brother and an offering under seal, Cheverus says he will go for the Ursulines in June. He is also later with a letter to Mother Elizabeth Seton but he did send on the letter to William Seton. The news from Havana is that all is well on the Macedoian. He will write to her and to Mrs. Clarke, whose letter could not have displeased him since he did not get it. He is ashamed to write to...

Scope and Contents Cheverus received Brute's letter of March 23 and sends his answer. He thinks that since Providence brought Brute here he should remain with the assurance that his piety, zeal and science will be very useful to the church in America. That is what he would tell Brute's superior, about whose brother he sends his sympathy. Should they decide otherwise, he hopes that Brute will embark from Boston. William Seton is well but seldom gets a chance to come on land. He has heard from Archbishop...

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At the moment he seals his package for Havre he received Brute's letter from Paris. His heart follows Brute as does that of their saintly friend. He expects the nomination of his successor to write to Archbishop Ambrose Marechal. Brute is to give Marechal his respects, to all at St. Sulpice and to Father Jean Dubois. Assure Mr. Larue that he will not forget his son. P.S. If Captain Robinson is at Havre Brute is to give him his regards. :: II-3-o - A.L.S. - French - 1p.1

Scope and Contents Cheverus acknowledges Bruté's letter of January 25. He wishes to share the congratulations to Mr. Harent. He wishes that Mr. Bertrand would follow his example but Bertrand has indicated that he has no vocation to the priesthood, even after Father Francis Matignon copied Bruté's note for him. Bruté's details about Kentucky and Emmitsburgh are edifying. Cheverus has written to Mrs. Elizabeth Seton. He asks that Bruté convey his good wishes to Bishop Flaget and Father David and to Father...

Scope and Contents Cheverus has received only today the letter that Bruté wrote November 19 before landing. He received also the package of letters which Bruté took charge of and Bernard has sent word that he will send the small box. He is very grateful to Bruté. His sister, her daughter, and Madame de Vigerie have written of their delight with Bruté. The news from Rome is very consoling. He hopes that Rome will send the name of the new Bishop of Philadelphia in the spring with the respected confrere of...

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He entrusts the brochures to Thomas Bohen a man who has made his Easter duty and sets out with his family for Baltimore. He has promised to deliver the package. the obligations of the day will not permit Cheverus to visit with Bruté but he remains his friend. :: II-3-n A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to., 2

Scope and Contents Cheverus blushes at the unanswered letter of Brute of St. Ursula's day. He hopes that Mother Elizabeth Seton will be left many years yet for her children his Ursulines pray for that favor. He can never think of the mountain without emotion. The two novices he brought from Canada have made their solemn vows on the feast of St. Ursula. A great number of Protestants were there. He took for his text from A Cor 6,9,10 Quasi morientes et ecce vivimus. "The Community consists of four persons...

Scope and Contents Cheverus has received Brute's 2 letters and he appreciated the purity of Brute's zeal. In May he followed the advice of Archbishop Ambrose Marechal and transmitted his letter to the Grand Almoner. Instead of accepting his refusal the King ordered them to appoint him in his name and of the country which demanded his services. He can do no less than throw himself at the feet of his majesty. He does so against his inclination. Brute may blame him but have pity of him and pray for him....

Scope and Contents He should have written to Bruté and thought he had until he received Bruté's letter of March 12. He received the two boxes committed to Bruté for him, one of the books and one from his niece. He has one letter from France from Madame de la Vigerie who asks to be remembered to Bruté. To a French vessel from Boston and Captain Banquey Cheverus entrusted several letters. He sends to Bruté brochures on silk manufactures and those of their opponents. Last Sunday Horace Holley, a Boston...

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He thanks Hudson for sending the essay on "Mixed Marriages". Absence from home and sickness has prevented him from acknowledging the receipt of the pamphlet sooner. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. crown 8vo

Scope and Contents He received Timon's letter of November 10, 1828. The description of the misfortunes of such a respectable community aroused in him much commiseration. But so hard is his present situation that commiseration and pity are the only means he has of acknowledging the call for relief. He is now under may a debt, from which he sees no way of emancipation. Chiaveroti is not yet sufficiently acquainted with the members of his congregation to stir them to make pious contributions. One of his ...

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A clipping from the Chicago Mail: Mrs. Mary Sullivan Duffy died at the residence of her son-in-law, William J. Onahan. She was the daughter of Jeremiah Sullivan, an early justice of Chicago. A brother, Eugene Sullivan, won reknown in the Mexican war. John Wentworth especially interested himself in Eugene's case. :: X-3-f Printed Clipping 1p. 12mo.

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W. H. Buchanan has submitted a letter from Hudson and a photo of Father Damien. Hudson is asked how many photos he wants printed. O. C. Foster signs as secretary. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Information is requested regarding the photo-gravures of Father Joseph Damien De Veuster. O. C. Foster signs as secretary. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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They comply with Hudson's request for prices. O. C. Foster signs as secretary. Sample enclosed. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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They have Hudson's order for 2,000 "Gravures" of Father Joseph Damien De Veuster. O. C. Foster signs as secretary. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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They acknowledge receipt of forty-two dollars. O. C. Foster signs as secretary. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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If the Virgin was 14 years when Christ was born, this is the 1899th anniversary of her birth. She reminds Hudson that next year is the nineteenth jubilee centenary of the Blessed Virgin. Hudson is in a position to divulge this information through his magazine. :: X-3-a A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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The writer sends $5.40 as dues from a mission group to aid the Indian Missions. She lists names of 15 contributors among whom is Rev. Francis McCarthy. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She asks that McMaster insert the enclosed communication addressed to Governor Hoffman and written by a local lawyer, Green. She asks that McMaster comment on the article himself in the interest of justice and human rights. Gov. Hoffman has run his course. She asks that two or three extra copies be sent her containing the communication of Green. She sympathizes with McMaster at his great bereavement and offers fervent prayers for the deceased. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He is forwarding a list of converts for the past thirty years. There are included both the poor and rich, from all walks of life in the Empire of England. His wife carried on the work of voluntary emigration to the Australian colonies twenty five years before. Now she is bedridden. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He thanks Hudson for the subscription to the Ave Maria. He is moving to the interior of England because of poor health. Therefore he would appreciate having the Ave Maria mailed to his new address. If the list of English converts which he sent Hudson is too voluminous to be published in the Ave Maria, Hudson may, if he thinks it worth the effort, send them to any Catholic paper which would be disposed to print them. Some time ago he sent the Ave Maria an article entitled "The…of the...

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She sends two articles for publication in the Ave Maria in return for her subscription for which she is very grateful. She encloses a clipping which shows the lack of devotion among Catholics compared to that of a Spiritualistic congregation near her. P.S. Sickness has prevented her father from copying two articles. Her mother is ill. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Chisholm was happy to learn through Hudson's note that a good number of copies of the list of converts would be sent him when printed. He believes that the attitude of the Protestants in England has become much more lenient toward the Church the last few years. In order to avoid the necessity of abridging the list he suggests that part of it be printed in successive issues of the Ave Maria and but a short introductory paragraph be used. He would like to see Monsignor Thomas John Capel,...

Scope and Contents He sends two articles taken from the Madras Catholic Expositor of 1842 dealing with Catholic events in the East Indies region. In case the stories prove to be too long he summarizes the story of Dr. Kennedy by saying that he was member of the first group of Irish priests who almost all, after preaching the Gospel, succumbed to the trying climate. Chisholm devotes most of his time to writing articles of a religious or controversial nature. Occasionally he contributes stories to the...

Scope and Contents He read and extract from the Ave Maria in the article "Catholic Action" received from Rome through a friend. Has a list of Catholic Converts over a period of 30 years from England. The list includes 360 Clerical gentlemen; 64 aristocrates; 460 gentlemen of standing; 90 ladies of title; 338 ladies, and persons from the United States who are not on the list in America. This list would be worthwhile to publish in the Ave Maria as it would promote the Catholic faith and people would become...

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Chisholm has received the Annual Volume of the Ave Maria for 1881 for which he is grateful. Now he wants two more volumes, 1879 and 1880. He promises to send an account of the Miraculous Image of Our Lady of Aberdeen soon. Permission is given to Hudson to use extracts from his letter. Chisholm has an excellent 26 volume collection on the saints. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Chisholm thanks Hudson for the letter and book. He is grieved to see children suffering from immoral literature. Chisholm decided to publish a monthly penny-worth magazine called "The Catholic Child's Treasury". It has been well received and Catholic Houses in London, Edinburgh and Glasgow have sent orders. He sends some to Hudson with permission to reprint anything Hudson might wish to use in the Ave Maria. Chisholm has not been able to send Hudson an account of the Miraculous Statue...

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Chisholm has sent an account of the miraculous statue of Our Lady of Aberdeen. :: X-3-k A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Chisholm sends the subscription for 1886. He requests extra copies of the Ave Maria as an inducement to sign up new subscribers. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.