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Browne has received compliments about her story. She sends "The Ghost at Our School". She will be happy to write a serial for the Ave Maria. It was horrid about the Sister of Mercy. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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In a few days Browne will send the ghost story reconstructed as Hudson suggests. She will also send the outline of a serial. The postman just brought a letter and magazine from Father Herman J. Heuser. He said his Review contained a compliment to the Ave Maria. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Browne was surprised but not disappointed with Hudson's picture. How can Hudson say he looks sour! She was on a journey to Niagara Falls. Mary Catherine Crowley makes Browne jealous, she writes so beautifully. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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This note gives the address of Dr. Browne as being in care of, Pietro Armelbini, at Number 8 Via S. Nicolo, Ultima Piano, Rome, Italy. :: I-1-o A. note S. 2pp. 32mo.

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Browning asks Seton to become an Associate Editor of The American Historical Register. Seton's duties will be nominal, and he may choose the hereditary society to which he wishes to be accredited.

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He has received Seton's two letters. At the first opportunity, he will try to find a copy of "St. Memin." They are delighted to know that Seton is pleased to be included in their list of associate editors. Browning hopes Seton will send them "something" for their pages. (Letterhead): The American Historical Register.

Scope and Contents He is in receipt of Seton's letter of the 7th. In his Arm. of R. D. (Armory of Royal Descendants?), he finds many mentions of "Seton"- Scotch family, and in the chart of the late Mrs. Lily Laughton of Philadelphia, p. 629, that she had a royal line to William the Conqueror through Margaret de Seton, wife of Alan de Wyntoun, via Bruce of Annandale. Could the Historical Register have Seton's paper on the first American Roman Catholic Bishop, which Mr. Dyer wrote that Seton would deliver? Would...

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The church goods forwarded by the Tabernacle Society were received at the Custom House in Ottawa yesterday. They are very beautiful and tastefully made. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 1p.

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He is grateful for the efforts Edwards is making in his interest. He hopes that Edwards' correspondence with Father Spillard may effect something. The branches which he taught in Canada were Latin, History, Geography, English, Psychology. He quotes from the letter of Father G. Blanche, superior of the College of St. Anne, Nova Scotia, who certifies that Brownson had been a professor there and recommends him highly. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 5pp.

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He trusts that Edwards has not forgotten him and that if any vacancy comes to his notice he will remember that Brownson is still waiting. He has testimonials from the presidents under whom he has been employed certifying to his three years' successful teaching. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 2pp.

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His father Henry F. Brownson advises him to apply for a professorship at Notre Dame and assures him that Edwards will be interested in his behalf. In 1892 he graduated from the Jesuits' College in Detroit. Since then his time has been spent in study and teaching.

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Law Register of cases in which he participated from August I, 1869 to November 23, 1876. :: III-3-h misc. Bound Volume 4to.

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Galley proofs of the introduction in the "Souvenir of the Centennial Celebration and Catholic Congress". (Among the papers of William J. Onahan on the American Catholic Congress, Baltimore, Maryland.)

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Galley proofs of the introduction in the "Souvenir of the Centennial Celebration and Catholic Congress". Among the papers of William J. Onahan on the American Catholic Congress, Baltimore, Maryland. :: IX-1-b Printed 5pp.

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Brownson does not see how the sketch can be changed without altering its nature, thus he has made only those changes that are consistent with the writer's plan. He encloses the advertisement he wishes placed in the Ave Maria. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Special Orders assigning Brownson to recruiting duties at Williamsburg, New York. :: III-3-h A.D.S. copy 1p. 8vo.

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Brownson is commissioned a Captain as of July 1, 1862 for gallant and meritorious services at the battle of Malvern Hill, Virginia. Signed by President Andrew Johnson and Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. :: III-3-h Printed D.S. 1p. folio

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Brownson is commissioned a Major as of May 3, 1863 for gallant and meritorious services at the battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia. Signed by President Andrew Johnson and Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton :: III-3-h Printed D.S. 1p. folio

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Brownson is commissioned a Captain in the Forty-third Regiment of Infantry as of July 28, 1866. Signed by President Andrew Johnson and Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton :: III-3-h Printed D.S. 1p. folio

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Proceedings of a Board of Survey concerning deficiency of clothing in Brownson's command. :: III-3-h A.D.S. 7pp. 4to.

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The Supreme Court of the State of Michigan has admitted Brownson as an Attorney, Solicitor, and Counselor in all the courts of the state. Signed by Thomas M. Cooley, Chief Justice, Oct. 16, 1869. :: III-3-h Printed D.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Autograph title page for "The Religion of Ancient Craft Masonry" by Brownson. :: III-3-h A.D. 1p. 4to.

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Brownson has been admitted and sworn as an Attorney Procter, Solicitor, Counsel and Advocate of the Court of the Southern District of New York, Circuit Court of the United States. Signed by Kenneth G. White. :: III-3-h Printed D.S. 1p. 4to.

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Passport issued to Brownson giving his description; countersigned for France Feb. 20, 1860. :: III-3-h Printed D.S. 1p. folio

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Brownson is commissioned a Second Lieutenant, as of December 1, 1861. Signed by President Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. :: III-3-h Printed D.S. 1p. Folio

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Brownson is commissioned a First Lieutenant as of February 28, 1862. Signed by President Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of War, Edwin M. Stanton. :: III-3-h Printed D.S. 1p. Folio

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Brownson is commissioned a Captain and Assistant Adjutant General of Volunteers, as of April 3, 1863., Signed by President Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. :: III-3-h Printed D.S. 1p. Folio

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Brownson is duly admitted and qualified, on a motion of Alfred Russell, as an Attorney and Counsellor of the Supreme Court of the United States. Signed by James H. McKenney. :: III-3-h Printed D.S. 1p. folio

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Father Thomas J. Atfield, a priest of the Diocese of Marquette, has subscribed to Brownson's Works but has not paid for the last eight volumes sent him. Therefore Brownson applies to his ecclesiastical superior for such action as he may judge proper. In the Henry F. Brownson papers. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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For permission to photograph the paintings at Notre Dame. He is to apply to the librarian there. The librarian (James F. Edwards) has two sets of negatives which he will sell at cost. Provided they are used as he indicates in his letter, the permission to photograph the originals will be readily granted. If he fails to get what he wants at Notre Dame, he will consider his copying those in his edition.