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O'Neill remarks that in the list published on Sept. 17, Thomas Connaly is listed. The name should be James, and O'Neill asks that the error be corrected. P.S. He remarks that though the paper is denied in Rosedale by the priests, O'Neill will always cling to McMaster. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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O'Neill encloses an article written for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents O'Neill offers to write an article on the Virgin's Nativity for the Ave Maria. O'Neill is finishing a legend from D'Apilly. He expects to be in India within the next six months and asks Hudson to jog Father-General about his application for a change of province. If he goes to Bengal, O'Neill promises to send Bengalese correspondence for each monthly part of the Ave Maria. He asks Hudson if he can find any information as to whether or not to let his beard grow. He submits a sonnet...

Scope and Contents O'Neill sent an article on the Death and Assumption of Mary. He understands Hudson's disinclination to mention O'Neill's application to Father-General Edward Sorin, C.S.C.. He found Hudson's advice to write to Sorin in French "rich". When addressing the community at St. Laurent College, Sorin used English. At Notre Dame he used the same language and then called on Father John A. Zahm, C.S.C. for an English speech. Sorin would suspect latent irony if O'Neill wrote to him in French. ::...

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Yesterday O'Neill sent Hudson a translation of Abbe A. Durand's article on the Holy Letter. Anyone who read Daniel "Arthur" Paul's article "Our Lady of the Epistle in the Janiculum" must have concluded that the tradition referred to is merely a pious belief. If Paul were still alive, O'Neill would inquire what he meant. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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O'Neill thanks Hudson for "Our Christian Heritage" and "Lectures on English Literature". He has found two legends which may possibly suit. :: X-3-k A.L. Incomplete 1p. 8vo.

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O'Neill has free time which he is willing to use translating French material for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Father Joseph Reze's C.S.C. idea was that Hudson should procure a copy of the work for himself and let O'Neill know which articles he wants translated. He sent two legends "Our Lady's Knight" and "The Blasphemer", and has been writing a story for Hudson's Youth Department. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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O'Neill sends Hudson an adaptation from "Le Legendaire etc" and a few rhymes. O'Neill fears Hudson will find "Our Lady's Scholar" somewhat crude, but he will endeavor to make a weekly contribution. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents O'Neill, writing from St. Mary's Theological Seminary, asks Lefevere to adopt him as one of his subjects. He is finishing his second year's theology, was tonsured last July by Bishop Bernard O'Reilly and if Lefevere will accept him he will obtain his exeat and baptisterium from the bishop before he goes to the Council. He will also have other testimonials from the superior of the seminary. In a postscript he adds that his pecuniary resources are exhausted and he has no means to pay expenses...

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He has been playing football and has not much time for writing. He sees where Wisconsin gave Notre Dame an awful beating some time ago. How he wishes the dreary winter was over and it was time to go rowing out to that dear old barge for a plunge. He asks how Edwards likes the star cast of Two Orphans. Jamie may yet be an actor if he works hard. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 2pp.

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O'Neill forwards a marked copy of the Catholic Record, London, Ontario, in which appears a sketch of Father G. Lefebvre C.S.C. The sketch was written simply to advertise St. Joseph's in an indirect manner. O'Neill is of the opinion, the "bluenoses" of Holy Cross are too modest in talking up their colleges. Ever since O'Neill read the autobiography of P. T. Barnum he has been a firm believer in the potency of printer's ink. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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The new church of St. Raymond, Westchester, will be ready for dedication this coming summer. This parish was founded in 1843 by Father Felix Vilanis, the first president of St. John's College, Fordham. They think it is the oldest parish in the region and at the suggestion of Dr. Richard H. Clarke who thinks there may be something in Edwards' collection to throw light on the subject, he writes to Edwards.

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Scope and Contents Timon's communication arrived by this day's post. The letter in which reference was made to Mr. St. Vrain and Mr. James reached O'Neill's office not before the end of autumn or the coming of winter. The United States Catholic Miscellany was sent to St. Vrain and O'Neill wonders why he has not received it. James' intent to subscribe was not clear. James permitted Bishop Joseph Rosati to state he would act as agent; he has been specified as such. O'Neill wonders if the Miscellany sent...

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O'Neill sent a St. Patrick's day gift. He asks Hudson to place a notice in the Ave Maria calling attention to the necessity for funds for the Canonization of Maria Taigi :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He disposed of Mrs. Fergus' property for $1400 cost price. She wants him to send her the full amount instead of leaving the margin, $500 to the Seminary as she originally intended. He asks Purcell to write for this purpose. At present she is sick at St. Mary's Hospital, Granville, and requests that O'Neill keep the money until she is able to write again. He is uncertain as to what course he should pursue under the circumstances, but is sure that a little effort would secure the $500 for the...

Scope and Contents He received a letter from Mrs. Fergus concerning a communication from Father Thomas Byrne in regard to her proposed donation to the Seminary. She was displeased with it and requests him to say that "the Rev. Gentleman is released from any further trouble about the matter", to quote her own words. Byrne evidently offended her by saying that real estate did not come under his line of business and his entire time was occupied in teaching. He thinks the best thing to do is to accept her proposal...

Scope and Contents He explains the lack of correspondence between them by a misunderstanding. He did not get along with the authorities at Mt. St. Mary's College, especially about the funds from the parish at Emmittsburg. He asked the Archbishop for a change and was assigned were he is. The income is sufficient and he has 4 missions to attend. He has seen the rumors about the Jesuits, but they would not train up men for the diocese. As to McFarland's joining the order that is a matter for his confessor to...

Scope and Contents He apologizes for his delay in answering because he has 4 congregations to care for. He is pleased that the Bishop John Hughes has arrived safely and that Father John Harley has received a doctorate. In Latin he makes fun of such an honorary degree. O'Neill notes that they recognize all native ability and that Harley had only ordinary talent. He thinks the same of William H. Elder . So also for all the McCloskeys. John McCloskey he considers an old woman in a cassock, George a little better....

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He begs pardon for not answering McFarland's letters. He has been ordained and is scarcely able to do his work on the mission now. He regretted that McFarland did not return to the Mount after he left Philadelphia but hopes that he will be well at Rosehill. He lists by name the various personalities of the Mount. He adjures McFarland to vote the Democratic ticket. He asks what McFarland has heard about his first sermon and talks about the members of the faculty. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

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He asks Hudson to make out a corner for the enclosed paragraph as it is concerning the Carmerlites. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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They remind Edwards to attend the Social to be given by the Notre Dame University Association of Chicago. They must not permit their first undertaking to be a failure. There must be no half hearted support or the whole association may die of inertia. :: XI-2-b TYPED 1p.

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Onahan's letter containing Brother Maurelian's address was received. O'Neill has just replied to him.

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He asks for the constitution and bylaws of both the Sodality and Catholic Union in New York to which McMaster belongs. He intends organizing such an association in Carbondale. Mr. Conway promised to send them these articles, but he has not been able to do so yet, and they are eager to receive them. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He was very favourably impressed by the young lady Edwards spoke of but unfortunately he is not under his own management next season. But he will bear her in mind. Edwards will never be forgiven by the O'Neills if he does not spend part of his time with them. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 3pp.

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O'Neill sends McMaster 45¢ as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. The 15 contributors are listed. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12 mo

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O'Neill sends $5.40 to McMaster as mission dues to aid the Society of St. Michael for the Indian Missions. The prayers are all promised by the donators. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

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Unfortunately they cannot reach Notre Dame until Sunday at 6 P. M. Edwards should not bother about meeting them. They will jump into a rig and go right out to Notre Dame. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 1p.

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They were sorry Edwards could not get to Chicago and were deeply grieved to learn of his illness. They will be in South Bend on St. Patrick's Day and look forward to seeing dear old Notre Dame. He longs to see again the place he spent so many happy days. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 2pp.

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He is appointed a committee of one to express the great pleasure experienced by the O'Neill bunch on receipt of Edwards' note. Any day most convenient for Edwards to come will be agreeable to them. The New York Yacht fleet rendevouz there tomorrow. It is quite a day in New London. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 2pp.