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The decree of the Council of Trent supposes parishes; of this kind were the early French and Spanish settlements and to them alone can be applied the provisions of that decree because they colonized in a body. On this principle Kenrick makes the distinction between the old and new congregations in Missouri and Illinois. The whole letter is not copied. Copy 2pp. :: VI-2-h A.L.S. Copy 4pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Before receiving Purcell's letter, he was aware that Bishop James O'Connor and expressed himself severely in regard to the Bishop Michael Domenec of Allegheny and to lay as well as clerical persons. He did not know his language was of the character Purcell mentions and attributes it to the differences that arose between Bishop Domenec and the former Bishop of Pittsburg Bishop Michael O'Connor on the latter's resignation. Although O'Connor is terribly indiscreet in speaking of his brethren,...

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Miss Eustace told him that Purcell desired a copy of his Roman Pamphlets. He sends both, not knowing which Purcell wanted. He apologizes for not having written sooner. :: II-5-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He has written Cardinal Alexander Barnabo concerning Odin's request for a coadjutor, and has listed the names in the order Odin prepared. He regrets that ill health forces Odin to seek this alternative, and he hopes that Odin may now be able to bestow on his health that care it needs. :: VI-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He has deemed it advisable to ask for a coadjutor with right of succession. He submits the following names: Father Patrick J. Ryan and Father Charles Tiegler, both secular priests of the diocese; and Father Edward M. Hennes sy, C.M. He asks Purcell to write on the subject to the Cardinal Secretary. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Kenrick gives permission for Lefevere to ordain John Foulon. He feels it is but right for him to put Lefevere on guard against Father Richard Waters, who imposed for a short time on Bishop John Joseph Chanche, S.S. of Natchez. Father Waters, he fears, is in the city at the moment but he has not dared to present himself to Kenrick. Kenrick has lately heard from Rome from Bishop Joseph Rosati, C.M., whose health was then not very good and who was depressed by letters he had received from...

Scope and Contents Kenrick sympathizes with Lefevere in his many trials but has no doubt that God will enable him to remedy the evils of the past and make religion flourish. He is edified by Lefevere's zeal to eradicate intemperance. He refers to his own pastoral, accompanying the letter, in which he approves of temperance societies and mentions the work started in that line by Father George Hamilton. Things were in a neglected condition when Kenrick arrived in St. Louis. He has made so many changes that he...

Scope and Contents Having just received Lefevere's letter of December 9, Kenrick loses no time in acknowledging it. He neglected to reply to an earlier one because he was absent from St. Louis almost constantly since Easter. He is sending Lefevere a Pastoral address which he made to his people concerning the seminary, now at St. Louis. His only hope of completing Trinity Church is in Father John Timon to whom he has made an offer. Father George Hamilton has laid the foundation of a new church in the northern...

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Kent is sending some lines that one of his daughters has written describing one of the most devotional moments of the year in their Carmelite Church. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 8 vo.

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He thanks Hudson for sending him extra copies of the Ave Maria that contained an item of his. He sends Hudson another item for publishing in the Ave Maria. Hudson has given him cordial sympathy as a brother journalist. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Kent has received Hudson's letter of April 2 containing a postal order for fifty dollars. He has forwarded the fifty dollars with the list of subscribers to Lourdes. Kent was charmed with a notice that Hudson put in the Ave Maria regarding his Weekly Register, and would like an extra copy of that issue of the Ave Maria if Hudson has one. The number Kent refers to contains an article by him introducing Napoleon's recognition of Our Lord's divinity. He tells Hudson that his commendation...

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The enclosed paragraph is an exceptional tribute to the Holy Father and a notice of it in the Ave Maria would be appreciated. Perhaps Hudson would like translations of old Latin hymns and he is enclosing Salve Regina as an example. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Cordial greetings to Hudson from Kent. :: X-2-e A.L.S. Initial 1p. 32mo.

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The verse on the opposite side of the letter is for the Ave Maria. The verse, "Veni Sancte Spiritus", is on the back of the letter. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo

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Kent thanks Hudson for the volume of the Ave Maria. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Kent is sending Hudson a paper on St. Ephrem. :: X-3-m A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Kent thanks Hudson for the welcome given his contribution to the Ave Maria. He is sending a paper on St. Aelred. He has been reviewing "Pere Didon" for the Caxton Review. He is preparing a paper on "Poetry and Religion" which he has to read at the Archbishop's House. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Kent returns the proof, which does not need correction. He is just finishing his paper on St. Ephrem. He may send something on Countess Ida Hahn-Hahn's Marian poetry. The letter from Father Lonergan gives Kent great encouragement. He is translating some German papers on Catholic periodicals in European countries. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 4pp. 32mo.

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Since she has heard so much about his charity and liberality from her pastor, Father Mark S. Gross, she is encouraged to call on him for a small donation toward the building of the first convent in North Carolina. By doing so he will insure for himself the prayers of the pioneers of religious life in North Carolina. He is asked to send the reply to the Sisters of Mercy in care of Father Gross as there are Protestant sisters there. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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They suggest that Edwards place his order for periodicals as soon as possible so as to avoid the rush.

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They will investigate that matter of discontinuation of the magazine. :: XI-2-g Printed Form

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They send a bill of $173.75 for periodicals. There has been some increases by a number of publishers. :: XI-2-g L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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They have not received Edwards' order for the year and think it must have been stolen by a dishonest office boy who was in their employ and who had been robbing the mail for some time. They ask for a duplicate order. :: XI-1-m Signature Stamped 1p.

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They would appreciate it if Edwards could expedite payment of bill. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 1p.

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Leonard Scott Publication Co. informs them that he has applied the amount sent them on the Nineteenth Century. There is $2.75 overpaid. :: XI-2-e L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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They send the bill for periodicals and notice that Edwards this year orders them sent to Lemmonier Library instead of Library. They ask if they should change the address. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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Statement for additional charge on Engineering News. :: XI-2-f Printed card, A.

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He has not forgotten Edwards' request for Archbishop John Hennie's crosier and thinks now he will be able to send it before long. Keogh had no favorable opportunity to present Edwards' request to the Archbishop. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Enclosed is the bill for Blanc's students Francis Follot and Auguste Barthelemy Langlois . Father Quinlan has drawn on Mr. Conahan to Blanc's account. :: VI-1-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He is here on a visit to Europe. He has met the two gentlemen who present this letter to Purcell and his knowledge of Purcell's anxiety for the Holy Church made him recommend them to him and asks the benefit of his advice in their undertaking. :: II-5-f A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.