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Scope and Contents McMaster's letter to Miller's son encourages him to hope that their "sick man" may survive the crisis of his malady which is an infirmity of mind rather than body. This "sick man" they refer to is the world of politics generally. Miller says it is considered impertinent of anyone to pretend to understand astronomy, physiology, medicine, or law without having studied these sciences. Yet, every one feels himself adept in the science of politics. The governing class insist that they alone...

Scope and Contents He thanks McMaster for the insertion of his article. Miller goes on to say that Denio's opinion is more generous upon labor than the decision of the court of appeals for the reason that he settles the whole depreciation upon labor while the other judges divide it between capital and labor. Judge Denio's opinion coincides remarkably with his interests because he is a large holder of bonds and mortgages, and government securities. Miller has read McMaster's leader on "The Union and State...

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After careful consideration of his clients' position as to the property next to the Marian Hospital, Miller will not vary from the terms submitted to Lefevere in his letter of May 23. The property must pay the amount of their debt and interest, and the terms given Lefevere will not exceed that amount. He regrets the ill success of the negotiation. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Odin's letter of November 30 was received. The Sisters would be ready to start but the necessary funds for travelling are wanting. As they will have only a dayschool and orphan asylum, three Sisters will be sufficient. The one they intend to send as superior speaks French well. Miller hopes that Odin has understood that the Sisters sent to New Orleans would continue to form one religious body under one general Superior. For when their community was approved by the Holy See it was in the same...

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They have been disappointed so far in sending the Sisters to New Orleans. As they are unaccustomed to travel they had determined to send them by the steamship "Cuba" which sails on the 17th. But the agent advises them to wait for the "Liberty" which will sail about the 3rd of next month. The Mother Superior will accompany them and remain two or three months, so 4 will come instead of 3. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The Sisters, after a long delay, will leave tomorrow for New Orleans by way of Havana. They will arrive about the 19th. Miller asks that some one direct them to their new establishment; he hopes they will do great good in their new field of labor. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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They have a large collection of books and old magazines that might interest Edwards. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 1p.

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Miller sends McMaster $1.00 to aid their distressed friend, Father E Audran of Jeffersonville, Indiana. He asks that his mailing address be changed from 16 Romano St. to 742 North Flores St., San Antonio, since an error had been made in recording it. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Seton's favor of the 14th was received. Miller does not find in Seton's articles any mention of the Macdonald of Scotland family in this country. Can Seton give Miller any data relating to this? (Letter-head of:) Knickerbocker Publishing Company.

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Seton, in his letter published in today's Tribune, refers to a previous statement that "there are only 40 families in the U.S. that can prove their origin from the aristocracy of the mother country." Miller is editing for the Knickerbocker Publishing Company a volume concerned with genealogy. He asks Seton to inform him where the statement was published and whether the list includes families of Scottish origin.

Scope and Contents It is two weeks since he returned to the diocese of Chambéry. Before leaving Chatenay, he wrote to Father Combalot who was at Versailles, to ask him to write to Odin. His reply of August 18 urged to remain; Millet cannot comply. People who esteem Combalot highly believe his work has no chance of success. The Cardinal Archbishop of Chambéry who assigned Millet to Combalot only out of gratitude and old friendship, was not surprised at their disappointment. Millet asked the Cardinal to...

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The Corporation Council has approved Millet's financial plan. He can contract for up to $200,000. In two or three days all the required documents will be ready. All that is needed is a letter of proxy from Perché authorizing Millet to carry on. He is leaving for New York and will be there some days to sound out the ground. Before he leaves he will write to Perché again. :: VI-3-a A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

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He received Odin's reply of the 2nd. He will leave Savoie alone; the young men who seemed to favor going with Odin have written that they will continue their theology at Chambéry and follow their attraction for the missions when they are priests. He has notified Father Clement? Begé of the day of embarking from Havre. He and Begés intend to arrive in Paris before the end of October. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He received Odin's letter of the 3rd; he showed it to the Cardinal of Chambéry who has decided to grant Millet's exeat. He is settling his affairs and also taking steps to make other young levites join them. The facilities for study which Odin gives them is a big point. They will want to know about books, clothing, the expenses of the trip and Millet will be glad to give them these details if Odin will send them. Father Clement? Begè of Montauban wrote to ask to be recommended to Odin. He...

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They ship today the volumes of Balzac. They trust the books will reach Edwards in good condition. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 1p.

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He omitted to say in his letter that the concession Mrs. Mills made of the last three volumes of Balzac is satisfactory. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 1p.

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Mills sends Hudson a manuscript. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The five dollars does not belong to Mills as the manuscript, even when revised, may not meet Hudson's approbation. She asks him to put her name on his list of subscribers. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Mills would like to tell in the Ave Maria how she became a Catholic. What would it be worth to Hudson? :: X-3-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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His interest in their mutual friend Signor Guardabassi impels him to write in reference to the matter of disposing of his portrait of the Pope to Notre Dame. He asks if Prof. James F. Edwards has returned. :: XI-1-l L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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The Thorne Publishing Company is depending on Onahan for the article on "A World's Congress of Catholic Laymen," for the April "Statesman". The manuscript is required within a week. P.S. Onahan is asked to send his best photograph at once. :: IX-1-c Typed L.S. 1p. 12mo

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Milne sends Hudson a notice of a servant of Mary, Father Julian Tenison Woods :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Milward encloses the 4th part of Rutter's Life of Christ just received from New York. The moment he receives the letter of Bishop Francis Patrick Kenrick Kendrick of Philadelphia, Milward will wait upon Blanc. :: VI-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Blanc will receive with this note a small parcel containing some advanced numbers of "The Bible" previously forwarded to Blanc by Virtue, Son and Company of London and New York. They have desired Milward to say that Blanc would oblige them by his certificate that the Haydock Douay Bible is the version authorized to be used by the Church of Rome. The numerous subscribers to this work here should be assured that such be the truth. Milward signs as agent. :: VI-1-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Blanc's kind note of the 28th has been received and Milward expresses his thanks for the favorable opinion of the Bible in it as well as in the certificate attached. He will forward a copy of each to New York. He is chagrined to learn that Blanc has not received the numbers regularly. They were sent to a temporary agent here who absconded. He no doubt converted the contents of the parcel to his own use. Blanc will receive the missing numbers by November 1, as well as those which will finish...

Scope and Contents Everyone knows that in the present condition it would be impossible for the Supreme Pontiff to look after the many needs if the offerings of the whole world were to stop or be diminished. In some of the wealthy regions of Europe, the Church is so troubled today that they are no longer able to alleviate the poverty of the Holy See. It is certain that the Pontiff ought to sustain the College of Cardinals and the many prelates residing in the city, those attached to the Sacred Congregations and...

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Mina has just received Rousselon's letter about the note for $60 which Mina sent, by Mr. Rybiscki or Mr. Maitreme . He will consult these gentlemen about the precise time. As for the sum due by Father Edward Emmanuel Legendre' s estate, it will be paid in a few days. :: VI-1-g A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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Jean Marie Lamon affords Mina the opportunity to send $56 for the Propagation of the Faith, and $4 for the Holy Child. It is little, but still enough after the losses caused by the crevasses; many lost their gardens and stableyards. :: VI-2-a A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Joseph Bourgeois, wishing to marry Marie Céline, Champagne, asks for a dispensation. Both live in St. Charles Parish, First German Coast. Mina received Rousselon's letter of the 22nd and hastens to send the baptismal certificate requested no enclosure. Billon joins in sending respects. :: V-4-m A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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As usual First Communion will be after Easter. He thanks Blanc for having fixed the day when he will come for Confirmation, April 12. Father Charles Brun goes three times a week on the left bank to teach catechism and say Mass; he is a very zealous priest. :: VI-2-c A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.