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Scope and Contents He writes on the feast of St. Catherine, a great day among the French Canadians in Lower Canada. When he was a child he was want to welcome "La Sainte Catherine", for on that day he ate maple sugar in converted shapes and forms. He arrived home safe with his young deserter, and since his return, he has been doing well. He will remember with the greatest of pleasure his meeting and stay with McMaster and also McMaster's kindness to his brother. He relates that the Bishop is poorly and...

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He received this morning numbers of the Catholic Union, and he sends McMaster a copy of the resolutions published in the Montreal papers. Wednesday night he will be in New York, eve of the Ascension. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He received McMaster's letter upon his return from Father C Donahoe's, where he was helping with the Easter duties. He sent McMaster a telegram, lest he be anxious, or think Murray neglectful. He is preparing all he knows about Hugh Murray. His sister in Montreal is sending him details, but there may be some delay, as the mails are very irregular, due to the ice around the island. He sent McMaster an account of the Requiem for Hugh. McMaster will probably receive the details by Saturday...

Scope and Contents He has just received McMaster's telegram since he has been on a sick call of some distance. Hugh was prayed for in the Kingston Cathedral yesterday. Having received the last number of the Journal he concludes that Hugh's death is no mere rumor. Since Hugh's mother died, he had not much to live for and he was a broken hearted man. He would have preferred to have him fall on the battlefields of Rome but before God it is all for the same cause. McMaster's many kind acts to Hugh are before...

Scope and Contents Murray encloses a letter no enclosure and asks Odin to inquire as to the death of Sarah Byrne. Having received the letter from Father Sullivan of Wicklow, Murray delayed sending it until more particulars were obtained. Having seen William Darah today, Murray regrets he is still unable to furnish more useful details. There are several persons from Wicklow living in New Orleans who will be able to supply information: Robert Shortall, who kept an oyster saloon and lodging house near St. Mary's...

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Murray sends something for the Ave Maria. This is his busy year or he would send something better. Murray compliments Hudson on the Ave Maria and says that the sketch of Lacordaire by Kathleen Meara was charming. He thanks both Hudson and Father Bigelow for the kind things they say about him and hopes to send some books before long. Murray expresses sympathy to Professor Timothy Howard as he was sorry to hear of the death of his daughter. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1pp. 4 to

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He sent a copy of his "History" for review a few weeks ago. If Hudson received it he would like a copy of the review of the book. :: X-2-d Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Mr. Cisero and a few other men have visited Murray to complain of a petition to be sent to Lefevere got up by several grogshop keepers, but Murray did not think it necessary to stop it. Gelos Potvin and his brother Julius built a tavern next to Murray's church and house. He complained to civil authorities as a nuisance and a firetrap. This he did after the tavern burned New Year's Eve, but the wind favored the church and house, as the enclosed clipping of the Press noted. The Potvins are...

Scope and Contents Replying to Lefevere's letter of February 15, Murray informs him that he has insured the church and the rectory for $3,000, exclusive of all movables. He should have insured for more, but money seems scarce and the percentage too high. As regards Gelos Potvin's letter to Lefevere. Murray can prove it a missive of lies. Murray read it from the pulpit with other letters which contradict his accusations to Lefevere. The late saintly but too innocent Bishop Frederic Baraga bought the church...

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He thanks Lefevere for having received him for a few moments, being repulsed in the Church of the Holy Trinity. He encloses a letter which justice compelled him to write to Father Peters. ` A.L.S. 1p. 12mo. ` Enclosure:

Scope and Contents Murray defends himself from the accusations of Peters contained in his letter to Bishop Frederic Baraga. Murray in quoting Peters' letter uses red ink. In it Murray is suspected of indulging in strong drinks. When Mrs. Smith handed Peters a note he told her "Father Murray is a nuisance to the Church and the Bishop does not want him to collect in Detroit." Lefevere had given Murray permission to collect in Holy Trinity but Murray will not use it. But on request he will give a lecture about...

Scope and Contents Father Murray feared that Jus might be dead, as he has not been heard from, but since the appearance of the last issue he knows that he is living. Murray states that if every priest or even 2/3 of them will prove as true to him as he himself has been, the thing can be carried through despite all opposition. He offers $10, which McMaster or Jus can call for at any time. He wishes Jus to be the man to go to Rome, and feels that now is the time to place the case before the coming Council...

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Murray gives her consent for her servant Charlotte to present herself to Father Rousselon to be married. - D.S. - Attached to the above: 1858 Aug. 15 Signature indecipherable: New Orleans, Louisiana authorizes his slave Jules, a mulatto about 30 years old, to marry Charlotte, a mulatress about 23. VI-1-o A.L.S.

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Murray received the note on the other side a few days past but Doyle thinks Murray can receive this money for her without obtaining the papers duly perfected which he sent to Odin. The note not having any address he thought it best to enclose it to Odin with a view to getting the law forms for her the small sum due on her Father's property. He should remit it to Madam Thomassin, R.S.C., Superior of the Sacred Heart at Glasneven. :: VI-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Murray has made many good-byes before leaving Wolf Island, Kingston, Cape Vincent and New York on the boat, Spain. His trip with the Bishop, Father Higgins, and Father Kealty was very enjoyable. McMaster is the person to whom he owes his thanks for the privilege of meeting Major Keily. His ocean trip is uneventful and the sea is very calm. Murray compares the ocean, the great work of God, to the Divina Apostolorum, which is a great work of man. He understands now why the ancients drew...

Scope and Contents The previous evening they received 160 uniforms from Rome. Yesterday the feast was celebrated by the entire Pontifical army and all of those from the campaign of Mentana. The Battalion and escort went to communion at Solemn High Mass while the clergy and choristers of Berga sang. The day is memorable in military annals for it was on this feast that the Papal Briefs on knighthood were given and the brevets of the campaign. pages 3 and 4 are missing as confirmed by the printed letter on...

Scope and Contents In his last letter he made an error of date which should have been the 25th. On the 22nd they left Prats de Llusanes for Gironella to oppose a column of 8,000 Republicans, who are moving to the relief of Berga. They have only 2,000 men and all kinds of guns. Each man has but eight cartridges. Lavall is in France without authorization so his corps did not fall on the left flank of the enemy. The engagement with the enemy is general but his troops have maintained their positions. The...

Scope and Contents His last letter was dated Nov. 26 and since then he has received the first Journal. Since All Souls Day the weather has been fine, but the prolonged delay of the Infante and the statu qou of events have not permitted him to write. He, Treixa, is attached to his staff at Perpignan and is in Paris where diplomatic matters and the better management of the Carlist forces occupy him. As soon as he arrives, Murray will write after having made him acquainted with St. Michael's Association. He...

Scope and Contents His last letter was forwarded the 5 th. of Nov. His company left Prats that morning and went to blockade the city and fortress of Berga closely. Sunday he went to the fortress to reconnoitre the positions and he thinks the Colonel Don Francesco Tristans will give him some work in that line. In some districts the Carlists blockade the Republican forces which have to pay the war contribution upon which the military chest depends. He does not know of matters in Catolonia. It occurs to him...

Scope and Contents He sends an article on the "Catholic Union" which will prepare or help on the St. Peter's Union. He shall later send something about our Lady in France that will be agreeable to many of McMaster's readers. Bishop Edward Horan of Kingston was flattered at the kind reception McMaster gave Murray. McMaster is felt to be one of the household. Murray's brothers wish to be remembered to him. Alfonso Murray was quite like McMaster's son when he was a little chap. Alfonso is in the Jesuits for...

Scope and Contents He writes after deliberation with regard to an editorial. The obstacles in the say of his making the trip to Rome are the want of funds and his present engagement. He teaches some course to day scholars in some buildings that were formerly Regiopolis College. He thinks that he should not have much difficulty in securing a replacement but he will not leave until another teacher can be had. His family does not have the means to enable him to go and he does not wish to have them sacrifice...

Scope and Contents He sends McMaster an artilce, "The Leonine City". He admired McMaster's article in Dr. Brann's work and agrees with McMaster that college men are a poor set because they are not being trained in current thought. He is about as advanced as he was years ago although his health is better now. His present position is only pro temp. He thinks that he will return to Rome but that September will see stirring times and that he shall again be under arms. The pilgrimage matter brought much...

Scope and Contents He sent McMaster a manuscript on the Allic Union and also an article on Catholic France as well as two manuscripts by different poets in the League of St. Sebastian and Mr. Fraude. He intended extracts from the Allic Union but instead sent in "in globo" as it is documentary. A special association of their own was prefered by him but affiliation with the League is better than nothing. The reading of the Crusades will prove beneficial. He has been told that General McMahon is not gifted...

Scope and Contents He received McMaster's letter of the 24th and thanks McMaster for the address he requested. He is preparing something on the late events in Rome. He lost his papers and baggage leaving Rome so it will be difficult to rewrite some of the happenings. He plans to return to Rome, should the Pope or his successor accept the Zouaves in his service, as a private of lieutenant if his health and means permit. He does not have any doubt that within a few months the temporal possessions of the...

Scope and Contents He read of the death of Mrs. McMaster and recalls the happy home of McMaster before her death, and likens it to the home in Nazareth. Such memories remind him of his father's home and the time when his mother died. He remembers his brothers and at that time how they felt the loss of their mother. His mother's wish has been realized, two of his brothers are priests and a sister a nun. They have the protection of those in heaven, McMaster must not give way to his grief as he did. He asks...

Scope and Contents He received McMaster's letter and the enclosure yesterday evening. McMaster's letters mean much to him, for without anyone to hold council with, he would almost be inclined to think himself a fool. He is amply repaid if what he writes is beneficial and a place in McMaster's columns is his greatest banner. He appreciates the matter as does McMaster and thinks that the epithets heaped upon the Pope help to make the people think. He smiles as he thinks of the compliments which must be...

Scope and Contents He does not know how McMaster or the public liked his story, but it may help to stir up the love for the Pope. McMaster's generous spirit led him to meet the Zouaves, and it was this chance that permitted Murray to meet McMaster. Bishop Edward Horan of Kingston appreciated Marray's move and has never faltered. It was accidental that Murray wrote for a paper, for as a soldier he hates much talk; action must tell. Immediate and direct service for the Holy See will do more for the Church...

Scope and Contents Murray received a letter from O'Clery which reported that there was no action in Ireland. They seem to have lost the spirit of defense of the Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Conception. General Tristany has taken Vals and has completely blockaded Olob, Vich, Mauresa, Berga, and Gerona. The prince is expected on Nov. 1. On the following day they move off with arms and ammunition which have been provided. Murray has sent the enclosed check to Louvras but has heard nothing. :: I-1-o A.L.S....

Scope and Contents He sent McMaster manuscript No. 7 on Sept. 27, and sends No. 8 today. The early Publication of the manucsript may be better, for matters are coming to a crisis. The demonstrations on the 25th anniversary amount to nothing if that is all that is to be done. What is the Catholic Union doing? It is a serious matter when Petroleum has become the cry. Ste Therese College offered him only $40 more a year and the accomodations were terrible. After his experiences with Seton Hall and Ste....

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Miss Ella Edes writes that she gave Murray's revolver to Mr. Keeler to give to McMaster. Has McMaster received it. It was a gift of his college men, at this time priests in Rome taking their degrees. Murray will remain in Montreal until the middle of December, and may be reached in care of J. H. Semple, McGill Street. He would like to have the Freeman delivered to that address, including this number. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.