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Scope and Contents He wishes to secure all the information he can get about Father Edward Gillen, C.S.C. In 1841 Gillen lived in Hartford and organized a class in singing; he was an expert violinist; he travelled through the west as agent for the "Boston Pilot" and finally entered the Congregation of Holy Cross. He believes Gillen was a chaplain during the Civil War. He asks the date of his death, if he taught at Notre Dame, where buried, etc. Note on reverse side: Gillen studied at Notre Dame and sold books...

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He believes there is in Bishops' Memorial Hall a picture of Bishop William Tyler of Hartford. As O'Donnell is writing a "History of the Diocese of Hartford", the picture would add much to the value of the book. He asks for a copy. Note added by Edwards: Photograph of Tyler lying in state taken by De Forest, Detroit. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 1p.

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The picture of Bishop Tyler which Edwards loaned him is at the office for publishers in Philadelphia. He will send for it and return it at once. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 1p.

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He returns photo of Bishop Tyler which Edwards loaned him some time ago. He thanks Edwards for the use of it. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 1p.

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The healthy state of the Sodality suggests that he remind McFarland that he has not written. Father George Flaut is the Director this year. They have purchased an album for the members. He quotes for McFarland the rules for the non-resident members. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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O'Donnell received a note from his brother, the Police Justice, asking him to call on (Seton). There is a Bill before the House of Assembly doing away with the present three police courts and substituting two, the justices to be appointed by the mayor. His brother says that Mayor (P.F.) Wansermight appoint a Democrat and feels that a word from (Seton) might secure him the position.

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He thanks Seton for his efforts in his brother's behalf. Had he been successful his obligation could be no greater.

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He thanks Edwards for the kind remembrance and hopes he is enjoying good health. He has the good position of Invoice and shipping clerk. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 2pp.

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He did not know that Father Sorin was dead. He heard today that Brother Paul was dead. Everything is pretty dull around Saginaw. The factory is running half time. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 1p.

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He received the paper containing Bishop Spaulding's sermon and the notice of Father Morrissey's appointment. The sermon was fine. He was shocked to hear of Father Walsh's death. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 2pp.

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Enclosed are some verses for the Ave Maria by Virginia C. Arnold. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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He sends McMaster $5.20 of which $2.50 goes to his credit and the balance to the credit of Charles O'Donnell. Charles cannot continue the Journal, but he will as long as McMaster publishes it. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Owing to her mother's illness she writes to thank Edwards for the beads. An agreement regarding the estate has been reached. Mrs. Nester is to have the home and the remainder is to be divided into fifths. Grandma is not very well. All send regards.

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After reading the story "Two Tramps" in the Ave Maria, she thought she could corroborate some of what the author had to say. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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O'Donnell delayed hoping that the request would be granted and that she could show her gratitude by donating $1000 toward the raising of the Statue of Our Blessed Mother to the dome. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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O'Donnell claims that she could not help being interested in the Ave Maria after talking to Brother Augustine who was enthusiastic about the circulation of the Ave Maria. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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He hopes Edwards is enjoying good health; he remembered Edwards every day to have his health restored. :: XI-2-k Postcard, signed

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His illness prevented him from thanking Edwards for the photo of Bishop William Tyler. He has lately learned that a sister of Tyler is still living in the Emmittsburg Community at the age of 95. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 1p.

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O'Donoghue left his program in Charlotte, N.C., and would have another sent to an address, care of John Emmett. The latter does not know where the (Columbian Catholic) Congress convenes.

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Donoghue has been appointed a delegate of the Vicariate of North Carolina to the Columbian Catholic Congress by Bishop Leo Haid. He asks for a programme and information.

Scope and Contents He had hoped to have Purcell visit them after the third Cathedral Sunday, but since Purcell has so many appointments he cannot expect him so soon. He asks that as soon as he can, Purcell visit Washington, Ohio to bless the corner stone of the new church and to confirm a few. Since the people are so distant and are mostly employees, they could hardly attend on a week day and they hope that Purcell will visit on a Sunday. He leaves the choice of a time to Purcell, but wishes that he could come...

Scope and Contents He will be prepared for Purcell's visit on Ascension day, May 1. He chose that day because there might be two or three priest on the occasion. He hopes at least to have Father F.X. Dutton of St. Martin's. In regard to Purcell's suggestion as to Jefferson, O'Donoghue would rather remain at Hillsboro, as he has given up the notion of leaving, at least for a while. He is thankful for Purcell's kind wishes and can see the wisdome of his judgment in not sanctioning the proposition made by Father...

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At the request of some Catholics who felt an interest in Catholic education he was induced to write McMaster a letter for publication. Since two issues of the Journal have come out since it was received by McMaster he takes it for granted that he does not desire to publish it and asks that it be returned. He encloses stamps. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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O'Donovan was born in the spring of 1842. He has already received minor orders and hopes that he will be ordained priest at the end of the next scholastic year. He would like to devote 3½ years to the study of theology. A.L.S.

Scope and Contents Lefevere has been pained by O'Driscoll's statement that James Pulcher, John Reichenbach and Cerly have been implicated in the use of whiskey. O'Driscoll will await the action of Father Francis Chambige who will be home the first of September. O'Driscoll is very thankful for Lefevere's invitation but at present he has enough to do at St. Thomas Seminary, Kentucky. Father Peter De Fraine left for Michigan early this month. He has probably given Lefevere the character of Mr. B. Winterhalter,...

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The returned proof from Fort Wayne has been approved; eighty copies are needed. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The pictures arrived today and one is sent to Hudson. The banner for the Young Ladies Sodality will be blessed Sunday. Bishop Pierre Osouf will be on hand to bless the banner and preach. If he can make it Hudson is expected to take over. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Father Oechtering thanks Brownson for the photograph of his father Orestes A. Brownson and regrets that American Catholics do not appreciate his greatness by subscribing to his works, but concern themselves only with trivial pleasure. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He mentioned to Edwards at the last commencement that Father John H. Oechtering of Fort Wayne is one that he should try to get lecture for the students. Edwards will not be disappointed in him. He is glad that Edwards has a course of historical lectures for the students. He He will endeavor to write up something on the necessity of the study of history. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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He was not aware that Edwards was at Chicago and doing this work. He will write to some of those papers. If Edwards will write to some of those papers. If Edwards will call upon the Chicago German Catholic papers, Edwards might publish an open call. The Benziger firm can give him the proper address of the papers. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 2pp.