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Morrow has a photograph of Father Joseph Damien DeVeuster taken a month before he died and he will send Hudson a copy. He requests a copy of "Lepers of Molokai". Morrow has the pleasure of seeing much of DeVeuster during his recent visit to Molokai and his acquaintance with DeVeuster's personality and life inspired Morrow with great admiration. :: X-3-j A.L.S. lp. 4to.

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Morse thanks Hudson for the gift. She is a niece of his friend, Mr. Lee. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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At the request of Mrs. Samuel Morton, Morton requests Timon to come down to see her. She has been sick about a month. :: IV-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Since the departure of Father John Brands, C.M. Brandts, 10 or 15 of their relations arrived from Maryland: one of Mrs. Morton's brothers, Mrs. Warthing's family and Mr. Miles' family. They are all acquaintances of Father Wiseman, C.M. and are anxious to see some one down here as they are at a loss for a church to go to. Morton asks for a loan of $200 to $225 for a short time as his trip to New Orleans was very unsuccessful. He has money coming to him from the 20th to the last of next...

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He encloses $1.00 for a copy of "The Sentinel Songs" which he wishes mailed to him. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents According to the instructions of her brother, P.H. Moser, in Galveston, she writes to Odin. Because of the military unrest two years have passed since her brother wrote. They are old and often ill. One sister has been ill for the last 13 years. Their brother is their only support. She asks Odin to send them 100 francs which their brother will repay. Her brother wrote that it is easier to get the money in this way than from Galveston. They are all well again except her brother Joseph is in...

Scope and Contents Her brother, P.H. Moser of Galveston, asked her to write. He would like to help them but it is not safe to send money because of the war. He suggested that she ask Odin to advance them 100 francs which he will repay as soon as Odin returns. They are old and feeble and almost always ill. Her sister Lissette, who was ill when Odin visited them in 1852, is still ill. They have no friends in this world except the Savior, His Mother, and their brother. The latter wrote them in October1862. She...

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Through Odin's kindness they have received a letter containing 100 francs. There is no other way their brother could have sent them anything. They ask Odin to send the letter to their brother Peter H. Moser and she and her sister ask to be remembered to Odin. :: VI-2-h A.L.S. German 3pp. 8vo.

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Having lost during the revolution in the Canton of Argovy, 1840-41, not only his little fortune but also his house and papers, Moser has taken asylum here, where he wishes to continue propagating the gospel of Christ. He believes his papers will be satisfactory as also will be the opinion of the people about him, whom he considers as his flock. He asks Blanc to consider the situation of a priest made homeless by a revolution and to grant him recognizance. :: V-4-o L.S. 3pp. 4to.

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It is three years since he saw Odin. His wife sends her respects. He has not heard from his sisters for over three years and appeals to Odin to send 100 francs to his sister Anna Moser, in Mannheim, Baden if he can. He would have sent the money by Bishop Claude Mary Dubuis Dubois but he went before Moser knew it. Moser is in the militia; his duty is only 2 or 3 hours a day and then he sells property in Galveston at 5% commission. :: VI-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He is preparing for publication a table on the growth of the various denominations in the state and at the suggestion of Father Peter J. Muldoon writes to Edwards for figures relating to the Catholic Church. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Chicago Historical Society sends notice of its regular meeting. Wm. J. Onahan will read a memorial paper on John Gilmary Shea. :: XI-1-j Printed Postcard

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He greatly appreciates all his kindness. He is here now with the Fathers studying Latin. If the Indians wish to send their children to school here they can send them. He is going to Mackinaw City to get some boys where he was teaching Sunday School last winter. Note: Found among James F. Edwards' papers. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 2pp.

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He reminds McMaster that the yearly dues of the Xavier Union are now payable and asks that the amount be sent to the Treasurer, Mr. H. G. Connell, Emigrants' Savings Bank, or to Mosher, before April 12. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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It is now nearly fifteen years since the Catholic intellectual movement which crystallized in the Catholic Reading Circle and Summer school first took definite shape. This movement has been for adults. A project is now under way to establish a similar institution for boys and girls to enter after leaving school. Every assistance will be welcome. :: XI-2-f L.S.(TYPED) 1p.

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As he is extremely hard pressed, he feels urged to write again and request a renewal of his subscription. :: XI-2-d L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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He asks that he pay his subscription. :: XI-2-g L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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The subscription is $2. Archbishop John M. Farley of New York recommends his magazine highly. It supplemented the work of the schools amongst the young people. :: XI-2-g TYPED 1p.

Scope and Contents (Circular Letter) The project of a Summer assembly for Catholics similar to the Chautauqua plan has been generally and thoroughly discussed and meets with favor among prelates, clergy and laity. The next important consideration is the selection of a location, also the arrangement of details. For this purpose a meeting of those interested should be held as early as possible. Kindly inform us by return mail, if Wednesday and Thursday, May 11th and 12th would suit your convenience, and if you...

Scope and Contents He acknowledges McMahon's of June 27 with the check for $5 from Father Edwards J. Lefevere, C.M. He asks McMahon what he thinks of sending tickets to McMahon and other members for sale direct. He has distributed a number in this way in Albany and other places. Mrs. Mosher reports that Bishop (Lawrence S.) McMahon of Hartford contributed $100, Bishop (John J.) Keane $10, and several others $5. The applications are only beginning to come in. There must be from 75 to 100 tickets sold. The...

Scope and Contents Mosher acknowledges McMahon's letter from New London. The tickets were ordered sent to (George Parsons) Lathrop early this week. He will send some to Father (Thomas) McMillan and Father (Patrick) Halpin, (S.J.). There is no danger that they will commit themselves to a permanent site. A move is on foot to visit the St. Laurence site and have Gov. Flouer preside. Mr. Moran reports $100 from Jas. McMahon, president of the Bank of Commerce. He will be glad to see the program. :: I-1-j - A.L.S. -...

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(A form letter). The Committee in charge of the selection of a meeting place for the Catholic Summer School had chosen New London, Connecticut as a temporary location, the first session to open there July 20 and last three weeks. :: I-1-j - A.L.S.(Mimeographed) - 1p. - 4to. - {1}

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A form letter stenciled with office written in notifying McMahon that at the meeting in the Catholic Club in New York May 11 and 12 he was named chairman of the Committee on Instruction. The object of the School is stated as lectures on a university extension basis. :: I-1-j - A.L.S.(stenciled) - 1p. - 4to. - {1}

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Mosher has received McMahon's letters and fulfilled all requests except the last-the attendance at the meeting of June 1. Much work had accumulated and the Review was delayed but he expects to have it out this week. He has written to Mrs. Hardy. Mr. (George P.) Lathrop has received from him a detailed report of the New York meeting. The reports are all favorable. He will try to get to New York at the next meeting of the council. :: I-1-j - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}

Scope and Contents He encloses his receipt for his subscription to the summer school (not included). He will acknowledge Mr. Lynch's subscription. He is anxious to learn the results of the meeting of May 31. If the Committees were filled and the names sent to him he thinks he could get them in the June Review. He would suggest the names of Rev. J. Havens Richards, S.J. and Katherine A. O'Keeffe, for lectures. As soon as the circulars are ready they can do better work. He is hopeful of success. :: I-1-j -...

Scope and Contents (George P.) Lathrop has written him for information on the number of students, for blanks. Mosher has heard nothing definite from the meeting in New York. He sent Hardy some suggestion blanks for the meeting and told him that if they were returned or others in modified form, he would have them printed. Nothing definite can be known until the formulas are ready and the canvass begun. Father (Thomas) McMillan says that McMahon is having 5,000 circulars printed. He asks if that includes...

Scope and Contents This is a mimeographed letter in which the recipient is told that since he is interested in the Catholic Summer School he is to accept the bundle of prospectuses, subscription and application blanks and to see that they are properly distributed. The present need of financial aid is most urgent. They are helpless without a contingent fund to meet necessary expenses. The recipient is asked therefore to distribute the enclosed (not enclosed) appeal for such funds. :: I-1-j -...

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(Circular letter.) Since the first session of the Catholic Summer School will be an event of importance in the history of Catholic movements of the country, the General Council deems it wise to publish in the Catholic Reading Circle Review, portraits and biographical sketches of those who are to participate actively. The recipient is to send his portrait and material for a sketch. :: I-1-j - A.L.S.(Mimeographed) - 1p. - 4to. - {1}

Scope and Contents Mosher is sorry he could not attend the New York meeting to make a quorum, as he understands that only McMahon and Hardy were there. A business organization is essential. He suggests that the surplus be used to get a faculty. Father (Thomas P.) Joynt has not sent him a settlement, but there should be $500 on hand. He is sure they can get a faculty. Even three or four lectures a month would repay the fee of $5.00. They have gone too far to give up, and the New London session demonstrated that...

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He sends all the Catholic Reading Circle Reviews to date. It is only recently that he realized the great work Edwards is doing. It is a work of the utmost importance. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 2pp.