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Scope and Contents He is engaged in writing a paper on early Catholicity in northern New York, especially at Carthage where one Father Michael E. Clarke was rector for 40 years. Clarke was ordained in Indiana, but Middelton wants to know where, when, and by whom. He also asks for data on Father John Farnan who died in Detroit about 1849. Pencil note in Edwards' hand): Clarke was ordained at Vincennes by Bishop de la Hailandiere; he came with the Eudists from Rennes, 1839; first pastor of LaFayette; ordained...

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These are some notes on the life of Bishop Thomas Galberry, O.S.A. prepared by Middleton. Born in 1836 in Ireland, brought to the U.S. in 1836. Came to Villanova in 1847. The account describes his spiritual life. He served at Lansingburgh, New York, President of Villanova, 1870 to 1875. Bishop 1876 to 1878. :: I-1-c Ms. 8pp. folio

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He received Edwards' notes on Father Michael E. Clarke and wonders if it is the same one. The Clarke he wants was born in 1819 and before entering the priesthood was a shoe-maker in Carthage, N.Y. He asks Edwards to add the sources whence he found the date.

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Father Francis M. Sheeran, O.S.A. gave Middleton Clarke's letter of the 8th asking about the life of the late Bishop Thomas Galberry . He has sufficient material for Clarke's purpose and would be glad to put it in form if Clarke could wait a month. :: I-2-n Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Middleton sent some items on Bishop Thomas Galberry, O.S.A., and can vouch for their accuracy. The Bishop's niece, Sister Stephen, can no doubt give ample details on his ante-collegiate life or get some information from her mother, the Bishop's sister, who lives near Philadelphia. Middleton refrains from giving any details about the Bishop's epicsopal actions expect those of common fame for two reasons which he lists. Such information could be had from several sources especially Judge...

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Middleton has received some information and wishes to withdraw the statement made in a paper sent to Clarke that Father John Possidius O'Dwyer was preconized as the first Bishop of Savannah. This statement is not wholly warranted by the records in Rome. Despite the records of his order, Middleton sent to Rome for confirmation of O'Dwyer's appointment. He received the reply that O'Dwyer was not mentioned on the lists of the bishops of Savannah. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Middleton has been away and ill. He thinks he can contribute a table or skeleton of events for an account of Bishops Michael Egan's nd Henry Conwell's dministrations which covered 32 years of a highly important and critical epoch in Phila-delphia Church history. All he knows will be taken from sources already published and he lists these sources. Middleton is not sure about the kind of account Clarke wants: broadly chronological, or a detailed account. Middleton is already committed to...

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Middleton thanks Hudson for honoring his request by sending him the Index to "Brownson's Review". :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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He thanks Purcell for the $61 which he gives to the poor of Kansas. The Benedictine Purcell speaks of is on his begging expedition without Miege's knowledge. Miege excused him on the ground of good intention. :: II-5-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He takes great in introducing Mrs. Col. Blair who has lately been received into the Church. She intends to obtain from Purcell a good orphan girl to do some work in her house. Mrs. Blair will take the most particular care of the child. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Mielcuszny having arrived from German Poland some 15 months ago and come to New York, he found there some 4,000 Poles, some of whom had been in New York for some time who had neither church nor priest of their own language. He sought and obtained permission from Cardinal John McCloskey to become their pastor. He endeavored to raise money to erect a church but because of the poverty of this congregation has been able to raise only $1500, which is greatly insufficient. He feels the need...

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John Schmidt and Elizabeth Viss intend to be joined in matrimony and begged to be dispensed from 2nd and 3rd Proclamation. Schmidt being a widower with children wants a mother for his children as soon as possible. Miettinger is living in peace and harmony with his whole congregation. Even the adversaries to the new Church building unite in the pious purpose. The carpenter is putting on the roof. :: II-5-bn A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Mignard asks Blanc to incorporate him among the clergy of his diocese. Not wishing to weary Blanc Mignard has not informed him of his troubles which he has borne as long as possible. He is now with Father Ve. Modeste Mina who has received him with the kindness that Blanc knows is his. :: V-5-e A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents The amount signed for in this note came from a deposit placed with Mignard by the late Mathieu Dumas. Copy. Mignard in his answer to the suit against him and Lesne, says that Dumas, in August 1850, placed in the hands of the respondent, $1000 in gold and that after Dumas' death, he applied $143 to charitable purposes according to the view of the deceased and the balance of 757 was lent to Lesne with interest. The administrator received with interest $925.55. After court costs, fees, and 20...

Scope and Contents Migne's letter of August 1 informed Bellier that he could procure only 7 of the works in Bellier's order of June 21. He also gave the description and prices which he lists here. Since then he has found only 2 others which he lists. He is sending these works with the bill which amounts to 93.60. He adds all his publications which appeared up to now. He also adds the prospectuses of different publishers, as Bellier wished. No enclosures. Migne has not been able to procure the works on navy,...

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Rousselon owes 36 francs for a subscription to La Voix de la Verité. His request is justified not only by Rousselon's subscription but also by the fact that subscriptions are payable in advance, that times are hard, expenses must be met, etc. The stationery on which this letter is written gives the subscription prices and conditions. V-5-k - L.S. - French - 4pp. - 12mo. - {2}

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Migne's letter of November 10 reminded Rousselon of his old credit of 26 francs for a subscription to La Voix de la Verité . Migne has a pressing need of all his resources. Signed for Migne by Mollard ? :: V-5-m L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents His letter of May 17 was a circular, made necessary by the large number of overdue subscriptions. He modified it for Rousselon. He acknowledges the receipt of Rousselon's draft for 300 francs. That of 197.50 of February 25 arrived in March. He renews Rousselon's subscription. Paul Rousselon asks that it not be sent by steamer which makes it more expensive. If Rousselon had given him the name and address of his correspondent at Lyons, Migne would have written him about the subscriptions....

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His letter of May 17 reminded Rousselon of a debt of 36 francs for a subscription to his paper, La Voix de la Vérité. He repeats his request for payment. He has renewed the subscription for a year. Signed by Molard for Migne. V-5-l - L.S. - French - 1p. - 12mo. - {3}

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Migne asks payment for an old subscription of 1852 and 1853. He explains the raise in price and the difference in editions. The letter is written for Migne by Pagnier on a letter head listing the books for sale by their firm. :: VI-1-n L.S. French 4pp. 4to.

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A receipted bill for 722.05 francs for books. Signed by Bichard? for Migne. :: V-5-h Bill French 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Mignot begs Odin to excuse his outburst of temper yesterday. He asks Odin to let him know through Father Alexius H. Mandine C.M. who will bring this letter whether Odin will accept his promise to make himself worthy of Odin's indulgence by his submission. He will accept this rule just imposed on them. According to Father Anthony Verrina, C.M. Mignot has no vocation because he has too much pride and too little virtue. He chose the diocese of New Orleans because he knows how happy the priests...

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Father Stephen Rousselon asks Mignot to inform Odin about his accident October 31. The sea was very rough and Rousselon fell, bruising his leg. The doctor assured them there was nothing broken. The doctor at St. Vincent Hospital thinks the same. They hope to leave for New Orleans in a few weeks. :: VI-2-l A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Mignot asked Jules de Boursetty and Father Leneuf to write Perché as soon as he received the dispatch which announced the death of Father Joseph Marie Millet . Two weeks ago Mignot wrote a long letter joining his tears with Perché's. Today he writes to say that he has a strong desire to return to New Orleans. Condemned to momentary exile he wishes to do something. He has addressed to the Catholic Press an appeal for the French victims of the yellow fever. P.S. He is going to settle the...

Scope and Contents Bishop Claude Marie Dubuis, C.M., has charged Mignot with announcing to Perch é his success with Pope Leo XIII . He has obtained for coadjutor a Frenchman, Bishop Peter Dufal, C.S.C. , formerly of Bengal. The Irish have worked against Perch é and against Dubuis, but in Propaganda they are beginning to be known as a captive party. Pech é can obtain Father Joseph Marie Millet for his coadjutor, but he must call together the bishops of the province and propose the three names he has sent,...

Scope and Contents Four years ago he entered the seminary at Dijon. Later he left to go to the Dominican novitiate at Chalais where he spent 8 months. His director found nothing doubtful about his vocation as a missionary and as Mignot always planned to go to New Orleans, he asks Odin for permission to continue his studies in his seminary. He knows Spanish and a little German and has testimonial letters. He copies the letter in Latin from his Bishop, dated November 24, 1864 stating that Mignot was born on...

Scope and Contents The undersigned chiefs of the Ottawas residing at Waganakisi Arbre Croche thank the President and Congress for their efforts to bring them civilization. Trusting in their good intentions, they now ask for a minister of the same denomination as the Black Robes supplied by the French government to their parents. They are willing to be taught religion, arts, and agriculture by ministers of the Catholic religion. They ask such ministers to come and reside in the place formerly occupied by...

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She regrets that her recent visit to Notre Dame should have fallen upon a day when Edwards was absent. She has long wished for an opportunity to convey her thanks for the care of her portrait of Mrs. Seymour and to make some slight contribution to the school in recognition of it. Brother William has doubtless told Edwards the detail of her visit. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 3pp.

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She writes to learn if it is possible for her to place the picture of her sister Mrs. Seymour, painted by Gregori, among Gregori's other works at Notre Dame. She has no safe place to keep it. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 3pp.

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She will follow Edwards' instructions with regard to placing the picture of Mrs. Seymour at Notre Dame. Edwards did not know that Mr. Seymour followed his wife in 18 months and that the home was completely broken up. She is disposing of many things. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 3pp.