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O'Meara thanks Hudson for the almanac and the lecture on Henry W. Longfellow . The French Senate has voted God out of the Primary Schools and yesterday proclaimed France officially atheist. :: X-2-i A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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O'Meara forwards with her letter a letter sent from Cracovie. It is a relief to learn that the notice of H. P. was not Hudson's. Bishop William Bernard Ullathorne advised cutting it down because there was something too sentimental in the style to suit English tastes. O'Meara has found that "Journée" was translated by an Anglican Sisterhood. She has begun to collect material for St. Roselie. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents O'Meara submits a translation of a legend about Henri Perreyne . "Pere Besson" is getting on and she will send Hudson the first part in time to begin publication in January. She inquires if Hudson would help her publish Perreyne's "Journee des Malades". Catholic publishers in London to whom she submited a translation of Perreyne's work together with a sketch of his life told her that they can do nothing with Catholic books and Washbourne says he means to up the business altogether....

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O'Meara fears that Hudson did not receive her letter of September 29th in which she enclosed an editorial in answer to Hudson's question about P. Besson . She would be grateful to Hudson if he pushed her sketch. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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O'Meara sends Hudson the first part of her article "Soeur Rosalie". She has inscribed Hudson for prayers at the Notre Dame des Victoires. :: X-2-h A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents O'Meara submits a manuscript and asks Hudson to name it. She warns Hudson to beware of Monsignor Thomas John Capel . He has been a thorn in the side of the church at home for years, but for Henry Cardinal Manning 's compassion and hope of his ultimate conversion, he would have been shown up. His cleverness and deceit enabled him to escape the condemnation that nearly over took him in Rome. He has no diocese and not a bishop and never again will have faculties as a priest in England. The...

Scope and Contents She is pleased to receive the Ave Maria weekly but it saddens her to think that she is no longer associated with the publishing of it. Her one consolation, however, is the thought that the Ave Maria is a source of great enjoyment to the many readers to whom she lends it, and especially the Passionist Fathers. She hopes that the Ave Maria is enjoying a period of progress and prosperity. The French people are praying that the life of their Cardinal who was arrested on his way to Rome and...

Scope and Contents She will write the sketch on Father Lecordaire as soon as time permits. Father Dennis was pleased to hear from Hudson and told her that Hudson may count on his poor prayers and those of his family. She wonders if there is any use in offering her story to the Ave Maria which she wrote two years ago at Father Edward Sorin's and Mother Angela's advice. She feels as though this contains the most powerful teaching she has yet done. She cannot publish it in her country as Cardinal Manning has...

Scope and Contents She is sending the complete manuscript of "Cyril's Vocation" instead of drawing up an outline of it that would not have given Hudson a complete story to judge. She sent it by parcel post in four parcels. If Hudson likes it, he should keep it until it can be published; if he does not like it, he should return it. Her name should be omitted if it is published. She is in disgrace with some of Hudson's readers and her fame would prejudice the readers rather than attract them. Many English...

Scope and Contents She is sending Hudson her address for the next two months. He should not let her name appear at the head of the story in the Ave Maria as it will get her into trouble with Cardinal Manning. If she had been allowed to publish it in England she could have gotten any price for it, but she owes it to the United States to make this sacrifice to their feelings. Father Denis has been taken to Rome and made a great gun in the order, much to his despair. His people tried to keep him by a...

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O'Meara was shocked when she learned of Mother Angela's death. She plans to remain in Rome until after Easter. :: X-3-d A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents She thanks Hudson for the bundle of pamphlets, which they are reading with great interest. The picture of the new college is a marvellous testimony to the energy and prosperity of Notre Dame. She encloses a letter from a friend of hers who is in the center of everything Catholic and knows what is going on in high quarters even before the best informed journals hear of it. Her information about the Barnebites return came directly from the Nuncio and is not yet suspected in Paris. Would...

Scope and Contents The sketch of Pere Lecondaire was sent a few days ago. There was no hurry as she found Hudson was reproducing her Robin Redbreast. Supposes "Cyril" will begin with the new year. She has been cramming her outlines and leading events into her manuscript and it will make about 15 pages in the Ave Maria, for $15. Father Dennis has been sent to Rome for a post of responsibility. It was a great grief to the English people and they sent petitions to the Holy Father begging for a reprieve but...

Scope and Contents Hudson's letter of Nov. 18th received and she wrote one to him the same day. Hopes the sketch of Pere Lecondaire has reached Notre Dame safely. "Cyril" is supposed to appear without the name of the author at the Cardinal's request. Also for the people concerned in the history it needs a much more famous name to make it interesting. The story is the true story of two souls and while writing it, the power was felt so intensely that it was an effort to go on with the work. She is sure it...

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She thanks Hudson for the letter which was forwarded from Paris, where she will soon return. She is quite sure she will get the souvenir of Pere Lacordaire. Her mother thanks Hudson for the prayers and hopes they will be continued. She is very glad that "Cyril" pleased Hudson. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. Postcard

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He should be pleased to further the good work Edwards has undertaken by the establishment of Memorial Hall, but they have no souvenirs. Mme Duchesne was in correspondence with the bishops of St. Louis, but the letters have not been found. He is grateful for the offer of beads blessed by the Crosiers of Belgium, but they have a large supply. He wishes to procure photographs of Bishops Louis William Dubourg and Joseph Rosati. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Invitation to meeting to be held in Grand Pacific Hotel to arrange for delegation to Catholic Congress. :: IX-1-a Printed Circulars 4to. 10

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Pray for the repose of Margaret Gertrude Onahan, beloved wife of William J. Onahan. :: XI-2-e Printed 1p.

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The name and address of Mary J. Onahan. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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According to her Father's letter, Mollie went to the train to meet her mother and Mrs. Hardy, but they did not arrive. In the next mail, she was told they were not coming, and that she should return home. However, she asks her father to let her remain with Mrs. Healy for a few more days, and to send some money. She is having a wonderful vacation.

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Certificate of Queen Isabella Statue Fund and membership in the Queen Isabella Association for Mrs. Onahan.

Scope and Contents She has been remiss in writing to her brother. She hears about Onahan through visitors; Mr. Colmary of Baltimore was enthusiastic about him; Father A Croke of Chicago thinks Onahan is the backbone of Church and State. Dr. Reilly of Detroit, Treasurer of the Irish Land League called there. He spoke of Onahan's visit to Detroit. He is another victim, not to the cause of Ireland, but to the mad ambition of one individual. She realizes more and more how Providence kept Onahan out of the...

Scope and Contents Although Brownson said that if she received Brownson's Works, no answer to his letter was necessary, Madam Onahan tells him what a treasure they have been to her and to her pupils of the past year. She left to her brother the duty of acknowledging the safe arrival of the books which she considers the most valuable part of the library. Volume 20 seldom leaves her desk and is her "vade mecum". She promises to do all in her power to "spread devotion" to Dr. Orestes A. Brownson. :: III-3-b...

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The great Jesuit missionary, Father C. F. Smarius, died at 9:00 this morning. :: I-1-o Telegram 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents When it was learned that McMaster was in Ohio, Onahan was authorized to invite him to Chicago to lecture for the Young Men's Invincible Club, a Democratic organization to which Onahan has referred in his letters to the Freeman's Journal. Before they could find out from Sam Medary of the Crisis, just where McMaster was, they heard that he had already started for New York. They still would like to have him in Chicago, and if McMaster would like to travel this way again, he would find many...

Scope and Contents He was glad to receive McMaster's letter of Oct. 13 and to know that he plans a visit to Chicago. He encloses a duplicate copy of the draft sent last May, the original, as McMaster rightly guessed, not having been paid. He suggests that McMaster's first lecture in Chicago be for his Irish Catholic friends, for which his lecture on Columbus would serve. He lists the neighboring towns of Ottawa, LaSalle, Davenport, Peoria, and Springfield to which McMaster can go during the week,...

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Papers of American Catholic Congress, Baltimore, Maryland. Program for Catholic Congress. Typed copies attached. :: IX-1-b A.D.Unsigned 10pp. 4to.

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Papers of American Catholic Congress Baltimore, Maryland. Rules for the Temporary Organization included in Report of the Committee on preliminary Organization. Typed copies attached. :: IX-1-b A.D.Unsigned 3pp 4to

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Papers of American Catholic Congress, Baltimore Maryland. List of Vice-Presidents to Catholic Congress. :: IX-1-b Typed D. Unsigned 6pp. 4to.

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Papers of American Catholic Congress, (Baltimore, Maryland). Admission cards for Morris St. Pallais Thomas of Chicago Ill(ionis), and for Charles A. Mair of Chicago, (Illinois).