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Noonan wishes fifty more pages for "Stories for Stormy Sundays". :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Hudson is notified that the book has been received. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Ask Clarke to send to Catholic Publication Society, 1 copy Vol. 3 "Lives of Deceased Bishops". :: I-2-n A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Noonan wishes Hudson would place a notice in the next Ave Maria regarding a new edition of books. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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A copy of "Stories for Stormy Sundays" is being sent to Hudson. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Hudson's book "Glimpse of the Spiritual Life" is in the binding department. In one week, Hudson's lot will be shipped to him. :: X-2-l A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Noonan forwards the Epistle and Gospels mentioned in Hudson's correspondence of April 25th. :: X-2-h A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Noonan asks McMaster to discontinue sending the Journal to the club either addressed to O.P. Duffy, or himself, as Duffy has been out of town for five months, and none of the subscribers have made arrangements to take the paper this year. However, he asks that the paper be sent to himself, and he encloses the money for a years subscription. He feels that no Catholic home should be without the Freeman, and that McMaster writes interestingly on the events of the day. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 2pp....

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They are sending a few proofs as specimens. They will be glad to send a large batch of proofs if Hudson will let them have particulars. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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He would like permission to make a collection for the congregation. There is still $1000 to pay on the house. The congregation is very poor but they do the best they can. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents As Purcell wished he has visited Coshocton and the people on the vicinity and has found the people desirous of having a priest and willing to do what they can to support one. Since the majority of the people of Coshocton are Irish he hopes to be able to preach in English. He does not worry about hearing confessions. If it pleases Purcell he will take care of the congregations of St. Anna, St. Nicholas, St. Elizabeth of Willscreek and Dredsen . He asks an immediate answer, assuring Purcell of...

Scope and Contents Humbly prostrate before Purcell he asks the mercy of Purcell. He has made his retreat at the Benedictine monastery and has made his general confession to the abbot. The abbot says that if Purcell will grant him pardon no access to Rome will be necessary. Nordmeyer asks Purcell to grant him pardon, even though he admits his unworthiness, and assures Purcell that if the pardon is granted he will endeavor to repair the damage, and Purcell can impose any penance he wishes. :: II-5-c A.L.S. Latin...

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Nordmeyer dares to write these words relying on the great humanity of the archbishop. He saw with great joyPurcell's letter to Father Geyerstanger containing the faculty of restoring him the power of saying Mass. He is grateful to Purcell and will carry out the prescribed penance of his confessor. He is willing to receive his dimissorial letters or go to another diocese. For the future he assures Purcell that his life will be satisfactory. Added to this are the two following notes.

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He feels a desire for some news of Notre Dame. He wishes he could become a graduate. He is studying law at the University of North Carolina. He asks how the practice of law is out west: too many are practicing in North Carolina. He will revisit Notre Dame soon. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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It has been a long time since he addressed a letter to anyone at Notre Dame but he has not forgotten the place. He writes now for a copy of the commencement address given by Judge Dunne several years ago. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Norfleet thanks Hudson for the copies of the Ave Maria and the Scholastic. He apologizes for not writing oftener for he desires to continue his correspondence with Hudson in order to be guided by Hudson's thought and knowledge. Reading Orestes Brownson 's essays has helped him. During the recent President Cleveland victory celebration Norfleet had an occasion to make a speech and was complimented for his efforts. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 12pp. 12mo.

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Norfleet received Hudson's book "Glimpses of the Supernatural" but he has not finished reading it yet. The essay "A Visit to the Blessed Sacrament" is the most striking feature of the book to Norfleet. He would appreciate Hudson's using his influence to change the erring ways of Norfleet's brother. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Norfleet is pleased with Brownson's works and studies them carefully. He desires to learn all modern languages and to have an intimate acquaintance with the sciences. Norfleet wishes Hudson's opinion as to whether or not he should gratify these longings. He is a young lawyer of twenty-three who is looked upon in Tarboro as an up and coming young man. Yet, he feels he could also go to a larger city and do better, and he thinks that he could improve himself immensely if he continued to...

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Norfleet is in trouble, his brother has been away from Notre Dame since January 14th, after obtaining permission to be absent for a few hours. Now he wishes to return, but Father Thomas Walsh refuses to let him. He cannot return home. Norfleet asks Hudson to talk to Walsh, so that, he will change his mind and allow Norfleet's brother to return to Notre Dame before next fall. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Norfleet inquires if Eliot Ryder 's book has been published. Hudson stated he had read the Black-Ingersoll controversy and Judge Black's defense was as able as a Protestant could make against an infidel. Why doesn't the Church array herself against Ingersoll? Norfleet sends his respects to Fathers Walsh, Stoffel, and Professor Edwards. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

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Norfleet sends Hudson Christmas greetings. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Norfleet mentions the remarks in the "Standard" of Philadelphia by Fr. Weuinger concerning Ingersoll and others of his class. Then Mr. Norfleet describes the world as "digging;" nothing that is fixed is grasped. Opinions are conflicting — his mind cannot solve the problems. Such men as Newman and Gibbons reassure him. He wishes that he could attend the commencement at Notre Dame. Hudson should give his regards to Fathers Walsh and Stoffel and Professors Coleman and Edwards. :: X-2-i...

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Norfleet was for a short time a student at Notre Dame. While there he heard Hudson deliver a sermon which Norfleet admired. He requests Hudson send him his picture. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Norfleet gives several reasons why he is glad to have Hudson as a correspondent. He is glad to know that he was not forgotten at Notre Dame even though his stay there was a short one. Hudson's lecture on Henry W. Longfellow induced Norfleet to pay more homage to this American poet. He would like Hudson's opinion of the Ingersoll-Black controversy. Norfleet wishes Hudson would write him something on the doctrine of atonement. He requests the address of D. A. Harrington of Boston. ::...

Scope and Contents Norfleet would be obliged if Hudson could find time to write to him once a month. He thanks Hudson for the copies of the Ave Maria and the pamphlets. Norfleet asks Hudson for an answer to a question proposed by persons of atheistic tendencies. In the assassination of President James A. Garfield, he believes he has an illustration of the doctrine of atonement, which he would present to Mr. Ingersoll. He encloses a few verses for publication in the Scholastic. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 4pp....

Scope and Contents Norfleet received the two pamphlets on scepticism and science. He read the lectures with interest, but has not quite finished Father John Zahm 's which he liked better because of the subject and because he solves a problem which often troubled Norfleet. Is Christianity reconcilable with evolution? Christians, Zahm says, may believe theistic evolution, if they think it sufficiently established. Would Hudson suggest a course of reading that will comprehend the theory and then its relation...

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Norfleet has been busy preparing for his examination by the Supreme Court of North Carolina. He passed the examination and now is a recognized lawyer. Norfleet is very ambitious for more knowledge and self-improvement. He would like to continue studying and also take a trip to Europe. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Norfleet thanks Hudson for the copies of lectures of Father John A. Zahm, C.S.C. What does Hudson think of the Catholic University that is soon to open at Washington, District of Columbia? Bishop John L. Spalding 's address at the Plenary Council on this subject was outstanding. He is sorry that Henry Brownson decided not to write a biography of Orestes Brownson. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.

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He encloses $1.50 for one year's subscription to the Scholastic which he regards as containing as good readable matter as many papers of greater pretensions. He hopes that Edwards is recovered from the inconvenience consequent upon his fall. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He writes again even though Edwards did not answer his last letter. He follows the social columns in the Scholastic to know what the boys are doing. He notes all the improvements being made. He asks if the dome will be erected before the beginning of the next session. Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C. remarked that it would be begun in the spring. He inquires about the aspirants for the premiums. He wishes to be remembered to his friends whom he mentions by name. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.