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In answer to Onahan's request, Bishop McNeirny sends the name of Charles Tracey to represent the diocese of Albany as a Vice-President at the Catholic Congress. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Burke gives a new address and asks that his Freeman's Journal be sent there instead. He sends in $2 for the Indian Mission fund and names the contributors as follows: Benjamin Freeman, John Conlan, James McInness, and himself. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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The Jos. A. Mower Post, G.A.R. of Texas thanks Father Peter J. Hurth, C.S.C. for the eloquent and masterly address delivered by him on Memorial Day in the Hall of Representatives at Austin, Texas. :: XI-1-k L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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According to instructions from William J. Powers, he sent a bust of the late Archbishop James F. Wood of Philadelphia to Edwards. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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They are going to return to Saint Joseph's parish. She is glad and sorry as she has become attached to Monsignor (Januarius) DeConcilio who has been very kind to her. She arrived yesterday to stay for at least two weeks. She will write to Sister Scholastica and Maggie Birmingham. She is recovering as rapidly as can be expected when one considers her nervous temperament.

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Burke has received Onahan's letter in regard to the appointment of Vice Presidents of the Catholic Congress. He highly recommends A. C. Campbell, United States Attorney of Wyoming, a good Catholic and excellent gentleman. He is delighted with Onahan's interest in the Congress, which he looks upon as a great thing, a movement in the right direction, to the benefit of Catholic interests in this country. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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List of delegates from the Diocese of St. Joseph, Missouri to the Columbian Catholic Congress. (Attached is a delegate sheet on which Onahan has signed Burke's name and refers to a letter dated Aug. 14.)

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The Bishop is sorry for the delay in sending the names of delegates of the Columbian Catholic Congress. He has just assumed duties in the diocese.

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Bishop Burke would like several more admission cards to the Columbian Catholic Congress, for men whose names had not been sent previously.

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Burke asks Hudson to make an appeal for funds to build a new church at Ennis. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Burke sends $1.35 as dues from his mission group to aid the Indian Missions and lists the 15 contributors of the money. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She desires some information about the artist Luigi Gregori, facts about his birth, works, etc. She asks what Columbian stamp was decorated with the fresco "The Landing of Columbus " by Gregori, and if there are any other pictures of his in this country besides the ones at Notre Dame. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 2pp.

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She is most anxious to obtain a sketch of the life of Luigi Gregori and in particular the work he did for Notre Dame. A prompt reply will be appreciated. The photographer at Notre Dame sent her an excellent picture of Gregori's landing of Columbus in the new world. :: XI-2-b L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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She thanks Edwards for the information which he gave relative to Luigi Gregori. She thinks Edwards ought to write Gregori's biography; such a work would be valuable and interesting. :: XI-2-b L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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She will consider it a great favor if Edwards would send her some information on the life of the artist Luigi Gregori. :: XI-2-e L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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She has not heard from Edwards regarding the sketch of the life of Gregori. She is sorry to trouble him but she does need something about Gregori. She is holding up some matter which is now in press waiting to hear from Edwards. :: XI-2-e L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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Edwards' information regarding Luigi Gregori was received yesterday; it is just what she wanted. It was placed in the hands of the printer. She appreciates very much Edwards' kindness. :: XI-2-e L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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She thanks Edwards for information relative to Luigi Gregori. Thinking that he died earlier, she is surprised to learn that he did not die until June, 1898. She asks if the "Nativity" is his last work. :: XI-2-b L.S.(Typed) 1p.

Scope and Contents Father Burke has just returned from a trip in Wales and has read the letter of Hauerty. He is distressed to hear that certain parties have gotten out another edition of his letters and lectures without his consent, as it inflicts injury on Hauerty and himself. Hauerty is the only person in America whom he has authorized to publish any of his work and rewrites his letter to Hauerty of Feb. 21, 1873 in New York. Burke authorizes Hauerty to be his only publisher and states that anyone else...

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A member of Father Burkhardt's congregation has been appointed a delegate to the Columbian Catholic Congress and requests information on program and cards.

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Burlando sends Lefevere a copy of the formula of vows dealing with the canonical possessions of the Sisters of Charity and similar communities, which includes all property, so that even their clothes belong to the bishop. The author of this act disclaims such conclusion but wording admits such consequences. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Mrs. Burnett has been a reader of the Journal for some time and seeks some information. She wishes to place her 15 year old son in some school out of the city of Brooklyn New York or any town where the discipline is strict and where he will be prepared for college. She is a comparative stranger there, coming from the South originally and knows very little about the schools of the North. She apologizes for infringing upon his valuable time. She gives her return address as 399 Henry...

Scope and Contents Burnett recognized Purcell's letter of the 19th and will answer all requests promptly. The first 1000 copies of his book will be ready about January 10th and 300 of them are to be sent to California and Oregon. Burnett regrets that he could not be with Purcell on Christmas but he must be in New York while the printing is going on. He will try to visit him later if his health will permit. He caught a cold while attending the lecture of Dr. Cahill. There is a Fair being held in the city for...

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Burnett is in New York to superintend the publication of his new work which will soon be out. He would like to know the name of Purcell's agent in Cincinnati and the number of copies he should send at the beginning. The work is stenotyped and any number desired can be easily printed. He is going to send a copy to every Bishop and Archbishop in the United States, and hopes to eventually send copies to the literary and religious institutions. :: II-4-o A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He sends Purcell a copy of his work which is now out. He is unwell and finds it necessary to return to California. He would like to see Purcell before he goes but fears to take a trip to Cincinnati in his present condition. As he will not have any opportunity to know what attacks may be made on his work, he asks Purcell to send him the criticisms. He expects attacks from the Protestant press. He asks also that Purcell express his opinion of his work. If he is competent to render any service...

Scope and Contents He is gratified that his efforts have met with Purcell's approbation. With him loyalty to the truth is loyalty to the glorious Old Church. No criticisms have appeared in the press as yet. Archbishop John Hughes wrote that he was well pleased with the work. He lists the persons and reviews to which he sent copies. Dr. Levi Silliman Ives called upon him after receiving his copy. He did not suppose that he would make anything on the publication, but the bills are all paid. He is happy to...

Scope and Contents Burnett was too sick to answer Purcell's letter of November 30 immediately. He agrees with Purcell rather than with Dr. R. and Dr. K. in believing that the appeal to Peter by the other Apostles was a matter of faith rather than ignorance. Burnett would like to go to Europe with Purcell but feels that it is his duty to spend the money on the Church. All the children are married except John, who is now in Europe. Burnett and his wife are alone, as they were thirty two years ago. If Burnett...

Scope and Contents Burnett remembers Bishop James J. Wood but did not know he had been made a bishop. He has not seen any papers of the English press. He rewrites 12 questions concerning Peter's superiority over the remaining apostles and his power to bind and loose, because Burnett fears he did not state the points clearly in his last letter to Purcell. Burnett hopes Purcell will answer these questions so that he may be able to answer them, should they be asked him. He sends his regards to Mr. and Mrs....

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He sends Purcell a printed copy of his communication to the Alta California and asks him to present it to some editor who is a friend of the sentiments expressed. It contains views which answer the objections urged by Protestants against the Catholic states of Europe. Mr. Seward's last speech expresses the same views. This is entirely accidental as Burnett has his article mailed when Seward's speech appeared. :: II-5-a A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents He did not publish an extract of Purcell's letter as there was no express consent given as in Archbishop John Hughes ' letter. He has reflected much on the question of the personal inspiration of each apostle as to judicial questions and is satisfied that Purcell is right. A legislative question is what shall the law be, and refers to the future; while a judicial question is what the law is, and refers to the present. A court of justice never reviews a decision of a court of final appeal....