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Scope and Contents He notices in the Freeman's Journal that McMaster will be in Chicago for two weeks. If possible he will try to be there at that time, but if not, he addresses this letter as suggested in the Journal to W.J. Onahan of Chicago to be given to McMaster. He asks if McMaster will be in Detroit or in Adrian, which are 50 and 10 miles from Blissfield respectively. There are few who are faithful to the old Constitution and laws, but those few would like to meet the fearless defender of both. He...

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Lawless ? sends the money $20 for a small club, from Adrian. He wishes to know if he can add to the club at the same rates. He states that McMaster will find his name at the head of the club, not to save the 5¢ but to induce others to subscribe. He asks that back numbers be sent to the club members, but not to him, as he has his papers up to date. On a separate page he sends the names of the club members. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Thinking she would be at New Orleans for some months she requested to have her letters sent in Blanc's care. She asks him to forward any she may have received to this place. Bishop Andrew Byrne is very much displeased at her leaving the convent at New Orleans, nor will he believe the community desired her to. Will Blanc explain this to Byrne? V-5-k - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 16mo. - {2}

Scope and Contents Now perhaps when too late, she sees her error in not having availed herself of Blanc's offer to receive her into one of his communities. She has made every effort to correspond with the intention of Bishop (Andrew) Byrne. It would be impossible for her to form a religious community under existing circumstances. She has written to Europe to prevent the coming of those who promised to join her in October. Her object, with Byrne's approbation, is to gain admittance to an established community....

Scope and Contents Bishop Peter Richard Kenrick has promised to write about her plan to spend the winter at New Orleans to give piano lessons for the benefit of Irish immigrants. She would not like to live in a boarding house; she would prefer to live with a planter's family. She would spend 8 hours a day in giving lessons. The money would be turned over to Blanc who would give it to the president of the society for the benefit of the immigrants. She has enough for her personal expenses. Having lost all her...

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Lawlor says a blind man, Thomas Brickley, gave him a certificate of deposit for $35 from Blanc to Brickley. Brickley asked Lawlor to get the money for him, as he wants to move to another part of the country. Blanc can send the money, and Lawlor will destroy or send Blanc the certificate. P.S. Blanc can send the money by express and deduct the cost. :: VI-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Lawlor has been on his annual retreat since he received Blanc's letter. He will draw tomorrow on Blanc for the amount in favor of J. and J. Slevin. He hopes Blanc will not be troubled with any more deposits so little profitable and so troublesome as that contained in the blind man's stocking. Lawlor has destroyed the note given him. Father Maurice Oakley wishes to be remembered to Blanc. :: VI-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Father Dawlor sends a 100 dollar Papal Bond to be added to McMaster's subscription to the Pope. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Lawrance has just received from London a proof likeness of the present Pope Pius IX ; the resemblance is acknowledged to be striking and is the only one in the United States. The price is $30. Lawrance's office is at 13 St. Charles Street. :: V-5-g A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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He encloses two copies of "Heavenly Bride." He is now able to forward two copies of "Vision of the Wounds" to A. B. Thatcher. Will Hudson please forward the music to him? :: X-2-j A. L. S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Lawrence is glad to find that little Grace has not forgotten her western home and friends. Lawrence has just returned from Uplands and found Tim and Ellen pretty well and anxious to hear of Mr. Bayley and Grace. "Coral" has a beautiful heifer calf. All the other cattle and horses are fat and well. Old Flo and Clio died this winter. Grace's? Uncle Hugh expected to be in New York in a month or two. Her father wrote from Rome and spoke of remaining abroad during the summer. His presence...

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Death has stricken the Lawrence family the third time in eleven months, taking her sister, Mrs. Annie Kennelly . Seven children have been left orphans. Hudson is requested to say Masses for the repose of the souls of Lawrence's relatives. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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They are in need of a small silver ciborium and if she could procure one for them, their prayers and gratitude would be everlasting. They will try to make some return or get some persons interested in her society. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 1p.

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She is one of the old girls of the Alma Mater across the way. If Edwards looks at the time, the place, the girl, he will remember. Mr. Nathan E. Franklin, a friend of Edwards told her that Edwards was expected out there during the summer. She asks him to bring Father James J. French, C.S.C. along with him. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 4pp.

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She has thought of writing Edwards. She was at Haney's all summer. Mr. Lawson tried to see Edwards but could not find him. They were sorry Edwards could not visit the Black Hills this summer. She speaks of their friendship with the Frawleys and Haneys and asks Edwards for a picture. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 4pp.

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Edwards' long silence is excusable as she realizes that his time is occupied. He will find always a hearty welcome at the Hills. No friends are more dear to her than those of her Alma Mater and Notre Dame. Mrs. Frawley is an ideal woman. She speaks of the Christmas season. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 4pp.

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She feels a little hurt at not receiving an answer to her letter. Father James J. French, C.S.C. writes that Edwards has not been well. Mrs. Frawley sings praises of Notre Dame after her return. Her husband and she will head for Notre Dame and St. Mary's in June. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 4pp.

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With reference to Edwards' letter of the 27th, concerning the lost ring, nothing has been heard of it at that office but should they yet hear of it, he will let Edwards know. :: XI-2-h A.L.S. 1p.

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Brands or Father John Timon, C.M. are obliged to attend at the court house tomorrow in order to establish by evidence the demand they have presented to the County Court. Layton must be present at the time the testimony is produced. Brands is to attend about eleven o'clock and bring the deed for the land purchased of Mr. Manning. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The work of Father M. Bouix, S.J., on the apparitions of Lourdes is enclosed. He has translated them into English. Thomas would like to see it noticed in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo.

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Having heard Father Stanislaus Buteux express to his congregation a hope that Blanc could assist next month at the blessing of the new church, the Laytons hasten to offer their hospitality. They offer the inducement of the contiguity of their residence to the church and an affectionate welcome. V-5-l - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}

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Layton received Blanc's note of the 8th. He and Mrs. Layton have experienced much happiness from his acceptance of their proffered hospitality during his sojourn amongst them. Bishop (John Joseph) Chanche is now with them and Layton sends the enclosed letter from him. He also sends a letter for Father Perché this is not with the letter.

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Layton's father-in-law may have occasion to ask Blanc for a letter of introduction to Bishop Hughes. He will explain the circumstances which will induce him to proceed to New York. Layton feels assured of Blanc's friendly dispositions toward Mr. Rasch and that he will cooperate with him for the welfare of his family. V-5-l - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}

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He has placed to Rousselon's credit $2571.43 being the proceeds of Bishop Augustus Martin's draft on Adolphe Certes of Paris for 13,500 francs @ $5.20. :: VI-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 4vo.

Scope and Contents At Buteux's request Layton sends the enclosed no enclosure letter to be forwarded to Elder. In Paris, Mrs. Layton and he were kindly received and entertained by Miss Avarde in consequence of Odin's letter of recommendation. He came to Le Mans to seek repose and seclusion during his sojourn in France. The Catholic associations of Le Mans are very interesting. He has seen Bishop Charles John Fillion who requested to be remember ed to Odin. He finds there the Motherhouse of the Congregation of...

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Duplicate. A check for $75 to be paid to Archbishop Francis Patrick Kenrick. VI-1-o - Duplicate check S. - 1p. - 16mo. - {1}

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Layton has seen Leopold? La Prairie and responded to Blanc's note with assurances that he would help La Prairie. Today being the anniversary of Blanc's consecration Layton went to Holy Communion for him. :: VI-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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In counting the money Blanc gave him last evening, Layton found $1451. He refund what is over the share of St. Mary's Male Orphan Asylum as Blanc may direct. :: VI-1-j A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Layton sends a letter from the Bishop of Detroit, brought by Madam Beaumont who arrived last Saturday, with Mr. Slawson ? and his family. Beaumont, aided by her daughter, proposes to open a school; Slawson will advance whatever pecuniary assistance she may need. She hopes to enjoy Blanc's good will and approval. Layton will call on her and see when he might accompany her to Blanc's residence. A.L.S. Enclosure:

Scope and Contents Mr. McGinnis saw yesterday, Mr. Hebrard who promised to call on Mr. Jones, that if he wished to retain the child, it was necessary to call and sign the required obligation at the Asylum. It appears that Hebrard is disposed to abandon the views which have caused Layton so much pain. Hoping Hebrard's dispositions will be realized, Layton has not sent the letter Blanc signed yesterday; he returns it to be destroyed or used hereafter. P.S. As Brother Theodule is quite unwell und unable to...