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She and her husband were delighted when Seton's photograph turned up at last. She saw their mutual friend, Mrs. Leathley yesterday.

Scope and Contents Brouillet agrees with McMaster's analysis of the various points of disciplinary changes petitioned for by the American priesthood, but wishes to add the following point, which he feels should be the essential basis of the status: That a priest once attached to a diocese be entitled as of right to such a clerical position as will secure him a decent and honorable support, except for cause. He feels that this point has never yet been theoretically admitted by the American hierarchy, and...

Scope and Contents He noticed a letter in last week's Freeman's Journal from Father Ignatius Tomazin stating that no money had been received by the Bishop or Fr. Tomazin for the White Earth Mission from the Bureau. Inquiring at the bank, he assumes the draft was lost and encloses a duplicate together with a copy of the statement mentioned To this is added a note in which Father Joseph Buh signs a receipt for $34.95 received for expenses for White Earth Mission. In the James Alphonsus McMaster papers. ::...

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The Bishop of Nesqually Augustin M. Blanchet, desires him to apply to Purcell for some further information in regard to the Sisters of the Precious Blood. He asks if the sisters would be willing to settle in his diocese and if some Fathers and Brothers of the same order would accompany them. Note added by Purcell: The Sisters do not want to go. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He presents Hudson with the papers on the Indian question formulated by the Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions. He asks Hudson to cooperate with him by informing our Catholic population of its duties in regard to our Catholic Indians. He feels that with the full support of the Catholic press, clergy, and laity, and with the effective aid of the Catholic Indian Missionary Associations which are being systematically established throughout the country the Indian problem can be solved....

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He acknowledges receipt of the pamphlets Hudson so kindly sent to him and states that both he and his wife read them with great interest. His delay in answering is due to a sickness which confined him to his home for several days. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He has obtained enough orders to insure publication of his The Genesis of the United States, but as he wishes every library of an historical character to secure his book, he will keep the discount list open a little longer. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 1p.

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She thanks Seton in the name of the Teachers' Club for his assistance on opening night of the Teachers' Fair and for the interest he has always shown in their welfare. Returns are not all made but she feels much encouraged.

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The State Library is very anxious to be of service to the libraries of the State and through them to the people. By registering with them books and magazines can be borrowed. They ask if they can help Lemmonier Library. :: XI-2-i L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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In regard to the invitation to prepare a paper for the Columbian Catholic Congress, Brown will delay final and formal reply for a few days.

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In regard to the invitation to prepare a paper for the Columbian Catholic Congress, Brown will delay final and formal reply for a few days.

Scope and Contents Brown accepts the invitation to prepare a paper on "The Rights of Labor and the Duties of Capital" for the Columbian Catholic Congress, but explains that he does have other work. He had hoped for the advice of Prof(essor) Egan before making his decision, but the latter was detained. He does not believe that the freedom of discussion at the Congress will cause him to make unorthodox statements, nor does he believe that the rights of censorship will be used upon him. He shall treat more...

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Brown is unaware of his dereliction as mentioned in Onahan's letter, but will send the paper as soon as possible. It was delayed by pressure of business.

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Brown calls Onahan's attention to a needed correction in the copy of his paper, sent the day before.

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Brown will attend the (Columbian) Catholic Congress and read his paper on September 6th.

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Brown came to Mackinac Island for rest, and to finish his paper entitled "The Rights of Labor" for the (Columbian Catholic) Congress. He is sorry for the delay, and will send it next week.

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Edwards will remember that he met him at Mgr. Seton's. He is now acting pastor at Paterson. He hopes Edwards is getting along well with his Memorial Hall. He asks to be remembered to Brothers Jacob, Fabian and Jarlath. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 2pp.

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He wrote Purcell a letter about his Bishop Frederic Baraga for which he is now sorry. It is not true that Baraga restored a suspended priest on the payment of money. The priest was never suspended because the Irish portion of the congregation needed him badly. Brown also said that Baraga's goodness was the ruin of the diocese because he received some bad priests. But they came with false exeats. Brown regrets he wrote that letter. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Brown apologizes for not writing sooner. He gives a vivid description of the difficulties he has experienced in attempting to find a house for his residence now that he is in charge of a small parish at Wellsville. Under Hudson's direction the Scholastic's appearance has improved. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Brown received McMaster's letter of the 5th. McMaster's efforts to obtain his liberty were in a good cause and Brown trusts they contributed to a happy result. Their friends there are all well and all feel that their condition will be materially improved by the removal from Lafayette, of blessed memory. No preparation was made for them, the removal of such a crowd was entirely unexpected by the officer in command, but he and all his officers and men are doing what they can for their...

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He asks Hudson to read the enclosed draft of a circular for the oil business and to make any necessary corrections. If the oil sells well he will make arrangements to make candles as Hudson suggested and wants Hudson to look for a good man for them. He thanks Hudson for taking such an interest in their enterprise. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Brown, a private secretary, informs McMaster that his letter of the 3rd. Has reached the President Chester A. Arthur in New York, and that the President has given it due attention. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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In illustrating their work they desire to use a vignette portrait of Father William Corby whose sketch Edwards furnished them. They are anxious to give him prominence and ask for a photo. :: XI-2-b L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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He will probably be at Notre Dame next Saturday or Sunday. He wrote for a pass and may be there whether he gets the pass or not. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 1p.

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He read in the Journal that the great gymnasium at Notre Dame University was destroyed by fire. He was sorry to hear this, for although he is a student at another university his heart is for Notre Dame. He asks if it is possible to begin a course in chemistry at Notre Dame after Christmas. He is trying to persuade his father to allow him to return to Notre Dame. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 2pp.

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A friend of his is talking about coming to Notre Dame after Xmas and Brown may come also. He asks Edwards to send him some catalogues so that he may know what is required.

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He keeps himself busy. His father is in the country looking after his lands and stocks. He asks if he could do anything for Edwards there. He asks if any young lady's heart was broken by his too premature departure. He does not want Edwards to make public his mistakes and follies. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Obituary notice of Julia A. Brown giving date of birth, death also time and place of services. :: XI-2-l PRINTED 1p.

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Brown thanks Hudson for sending the copy of Judge Dunne's excellent oration on Commencement Day. Even though Brown read the article in the "Scholastic" he is glad to have it in pamphlet form for future preservation and reading. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

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As she has given up the idea of going to Watertown she sends his books by M.A. Kennan. She is much indebted. She hopes he will accept these handkerchiefs as a small token of her esteem and gratitude. She wishes they were more numerous. She would like to show him the letter she received from Georgetown. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.