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Scope and Contents Father Belinda said three Masses for them on Christmas day. Today they commenced the foundation. If Blanc could get Sister Abraham Hoey, S.C. off without troubling the Cincinnati folks it would be well. Mother is not a favorite of those who are there. If she would consent to go to New York by sea it might be fixed at Sister M. Margaret 's and from there go in a hack to the vessel. In crossing the mountains she might be taken with fits. Her brothers are all in good circumstances. Sister...

Scope and Contents Sister received Blanc's letter this morning, the lumber on Friday. She is sorry for poor Sister Abraham Hoey, S.C.? . Mother of the Sisters of Charity is going to pay great attention to the Missions. Sister Lorretta wishes Sister Francis Regis, S.C. would be candid and give information of those Sisters who do not keep the rules, particularly obedience. If it is Mary Ann Manitou that used to be at the Asylum, it seems her vocation has come too suddenly. She has been very worldly; she ought to...

Scope and Contents Everyone has been sick since last Wednesday except Sister Savina . They were obliged to call on their neighbors to nurse them, Miss Zouade and Mrs. G. Father John Boullier, C.M. Boullia and their extra confessor called in Doctor Martin who said their diet was the cause. They missed Appolene very much. Sister Theonella nursed them but when she got sick Lorretta got up. Sister Adelaide and she are up today. Sister Mary Gonzaga? and Theonella will get up tomorrow. As soon as the Lord got Sister...

Scope and Contents A letter today from Mother Etienne Hall, S.C. said she had received a letter from Dr.Smith that the Religious of the Sacred Heart were to go to New Iberia and that she feared there was some misunderstanding. The Sisters of Charity are to stay at the hospital at Donaldsonville until further orders and Etienne will write to Sister Regina Smith,S.C. to that effect. Mother's letter was dated February 4 so by this time Blanc's letters and Lorretta's must have been received. No letters from...

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He received a postal from Deadwood, South Dakota this morning where Edwards directed him to send the silver watch, and no one is there by that name. He asks what Edwards would advise him to do. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 2pp.

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He will deliver one "Royal Scroll" ordered by Edwards, price $5.75.

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Scope and Contents Odin knows what has happened at the seminary in the past few days, and of the difficulties which have come upon William Auffray and Augustin Jamet . Lossouarn feels that their drunkenness may not have been indicative of over-drinking but merely the result of their being unaccustomed to drink. Loussouarn does not know Auffray, but he can attest to the uprightness of Jamet's character for the 11 years he has known him. Even Father Joseph Paul Dubreul, S.S. admitted that he thought it...

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In case Odin comes to St. Brieuc during his absence, Lossouarn wants to tell him that he has persisted in his resolve. Odin is to let him know the day of departure. He will arrive at the seminary Thursday night. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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He would like to consecrate himself to the missions and asks Odin to accept him in his seminary. He has had one year of philosophy and one of theology. For his conduct Odin will be informed by the Superior of the Seminary or Father Leon F. Denis, S.M. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents The church trustees have taken away the graveyard, pasture and stable to make a dwelling for an eccentric old man with whom he cannot but be at variance. Since his appointment in April as pastor of Bruly Landing they have not paid him a cent. He cannot pay the $70 Jus allotted to the parish. If he were to fall under the interdict, he submits his resignation. He asks Leray to give the necessary instructions or come to Bruly Landing. He has consulted Fathers Cyril De la Croix, Jean Honoré...

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Lotteri writes that in a railroad trip to Florence he was mistakenly given the baggage of M.G. Brasselon Father Stephen Rousselon of New Orleans. He has been trying to get in touch with Rousselon through the French consul and will hold on to the baggage until it can be returned. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. Italian 3pp. 4to.

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Is Hudson's answer about the Jubilee which appeared in the May 14, 1881 issue of the Ave Maria correct? :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Louage informs Hudson that he could not get the articles that Hudson requested. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Louage went to the best religious goods store in Paris and selected ten subjects on the Blessed Virgin and told them to send Hudson three copies of each. He inquires if they are what Hudson desires. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents He asks to be excused for writing in French. He has received McMaster's article on his book. He regrets also that he was not more exact in the article in question. He should have said not the council of Reims but the province of Reims since it was held at Amiens in 1853. When he was a student at St. Esprit in Paris in 1853 he and his friend Able McCordier, used to call Bonnetty "Doctor" and he was under the impression that he was a doctor. He has always regarded Bonnetty as a clever man...

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Father General thought it to be a good idea to have the ceremonies for the taking of the Habit and Religious Professions mentioned in the Ave Maria to make the Congregation known and to find vocations. Louage thinks the same article should be published in Canada also. If Hudson does not object the following list should be published in the next issue. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

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Louage calls Hudson's attention to a mistake in the Ave Maria for September 24, 1881, p. 775. Father Frederik Levavasseur, one of the three founders of the Congregation succeeded the late Superior General. The liturgist is Father Leon Levavasseur :: X-2-h A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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This morning Brother Ephrem, Guillaume Desilets was professed, while Francois Perguis, Joseph Garald, Joseph Lamb, Brother Romuald and Thomas McNamara Brother David received the habit. On Saturday Bishop Edward Fabre of Montreal ordained Hippolytus Le Blanc a priest, and J. White, R. Stein and U. Barre subdeacons. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 4to. 14

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Louage is pleased that the Ave Maria is still favoring their institution, the College of Notre Dame. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Louage heard Father Joseph Carrier, C.S.C., read Hudson's letter regarding the proper title of the Congregation of Holy Cross. He would like to know if it should be called the Congregation of the Holy Cross, the Religious of Holy Cross, or Religious of the Holy Cross. He cites the General Chapter of 1872 to confirm his belief that the proper title is "The Congregation of Holy Cross" and "Religious of Holy Cross." :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Sometime ago Louage saw information published in the Ave Maria about devotions to the Holy Family established in Canada more than two centuries ago. He would like to know where this information can be found. :: X-3-k A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents He meant to write sooner, but was informed by Father Charles M. Menard Menars that Odin would not be back until the end of November. He has been a priest for fourteen years, ordained in Paris at the seminary for French colonies. He spent eight years at Guadeloupe where he taught. His father died and being an only son he had to return to France to settle family affairs. He had to remain two years. He quotes the certificate in Latin given him by the Bishop on leaving Guadeloupe. During his two...

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Louage paid Madame Dergodets eleven francs for the pictures. The next time Hudson asks anything he should give Louage all the information and send samples. :: X-3-h A. Postcard S.

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Louage visited three stores and is not satisfied unless he knows exactly what Hudson needs. Hudson will soon receive a small parcel with nine photos. :: X-3-g A. Postcard S. 1p.

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Hudson is asked to insert an advertisement in the Ave Maria for the College of Notre Dame, in Montreal. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Loughead sends a book, "The Man from No-Where", to Hudson for review. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Father Gaudentius Ballustrini had Loughlin's permission to go to New Orleans on the advice of his doctor. When Ballustrini left Loughlin was not at home and Ballustrini had only a letter from Loughlin's secretary and also one from Father William Reegan the Pastor of the church to which he was attached. Ballustrini has lost these letters and has written for more. He spent a year in the Brooklyn diocese and Loughlin recommends him to Blanc. :: VI-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 16 mo.

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Loughlin subscribes to the Ave Maria for St. Paul's Orphanage. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Loughlin asks if McFarland is going to Rome June 29. From the tenor of the circular it seems the Holy Father would be pleased to have them go. Since many will be going to the Exhibition at Paris it would be advisable to get passage as soon as possible. He finds it difficult to leave on account of the cathedral, etc. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He does not know how the syllabus is made out. The purpose of the lecture is to show that the growth of the papacy is not from extraneous causes. If McMahon sends a model of a syllabus he may make one out. He hopes that McMahon succeeded in seeing Archbishop (Patrick) Ryan. :: I-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}