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Bishop O'Connell appreciates Brownson's generosity in offering to send his father's works for 3 years without advance payment, agrees to subscribe for that period, and offers to pay in advance if any other prelate does so. He thinks that Brownson's father's Reviews must be republished and that Dr. England's worked also should see the light. :: III-3-b A. L. S. 1p. 12mo.

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He wishes McMaster a happy New Year. He asks the extent of his bill for the Journal and whether McMaster can find room for a few more Pilgrims from the coast. How much will each be required to pay from New York to Rome? :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He thanks Edwards for his letter and intended visit to his nephew Eugene. When Edwards visits All Hallows College, Dublin O'Connell will be with him in spirit. Where he not so old, he would gladly go to Notre Dame and visit Edwards.

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He requests her to correspond with Brother Edwards and beg of that holy man to pray for Lizzie's perfect recovery and to send her such relics as he sent him. Mary E. Kertchem has the use of the crucifix brought from Rome by the Venerable Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C.. (Note: Found among James F. Edwards papers.

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He asks that the bound volumes of the Scholastic for 79-80 be sent to him and that the Scholastic be sent him each week. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Bishop O'Connell misdirected a note to McMaster and so he did not receive a "Freeman's Journal". He hopes the "Journal" will contain a trustworthy account of the resignation of Archbishop James Alemany. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Bishop O'Connell sends his sincere thanks for the "Freeman's Journal". He hopes McMaster is well and that he found his Carmelite daughters in good health. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Bishop O'Connell requests a copy of the Freeman's Journal containing the Encyclical of Pope Leo XIII promulgating the Jubilee. If that is unreasonable he wishes a transcript of the Soverign Pontiff's words regarding the "cibi esunatis in dictus non inclusis in Pontificio Indulto." In the James Alphonsus McMaster papers :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He has been waiting for a letter from Edwards but none came. He asks for news of Notre Dame. All are well at Sacred Heart College, Watertown; what they lack in quantity, they make up in quality. He hopes for an answer. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He was disappointed in not meeting Edwards. He had expected Edwards' visit for he had heard of him from his brother Patrick O'Connell of Notre Dame. His brother told him of the great work Edwards was doing in the Bishops' Memorial Hall and asked him to look for a souvenir of Bishop Patrick Kelly, first bishop of Richmond and later bishop of Waterford. The Bishop appears to have left no personal remembrance of himself. He is grateful for the offer to take a message to his brother. :: XI-1-g...

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Bishop O'Connell asks McMaster to glance at Miss E.C. Donnelly's lines in this months "Ave Maria. They are based upon the fact as Dr. William Ullathorne declared in his Dedication Discourse in Belfast. He thinks the heading should be "Primacy and Su premacy of St. Peter" instead of "Treasured Words". P.S. If McMaster agrees he wishes that he would take some notice of it. If he does not agree it is all right. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Bishop O'Connell sends an installment on the subcription fee of the Freeman's Journal. He requests McMaster to procure and send him a copy of Ubaldi's, "Introduction to Sacred Scripture" together with the bill for the book. He also asks for McMaster's picture and for a share in McMaster's prayers, since one who writes so earnestly must also pray earnestly. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Bishop O'Connell asks McMaster to send the desired information about Ubaldi's Introductio. He also wishes to know how much he is indebted to McMaster pecuniarily, and assures him that his debt in gratitude for the service is great. :: I-2-c A. postcard S. 1p. 16to.

Scope and Contents He is grateful to Hudson for having sent him the thirteenth volume of the Ave Maria which he commends as being entirely in accord with the spirit of the present age. He requests Hudson to send him a copy of each issue of the Scholastic which has been published since its inception as a college magazine. Since he himself is not properly qualified he asks Hudson to write an article developing the connection which exists between the vernal equinox and the date of Easter bringing in the idea...

Scope and Contents Bishop O'Connell omitted to state in his previous note about the Ordinary Faculties granted by the Holy See to the Bishops of the U. S. In case McMaster does not have Father A. Koning's Compendium the Bishop quotes from it directly in Latin in order to answer McMaster's question about the right of the bishop to dispense from the fast and also in the matter of a mixed marriage before another prelate. The Archbishop Joseph S. Alemany however, insists otherwise. He asks McMaster to...

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The only clue O'Connell has yet found as to the sender of the precious work, Ubaldi's introductio ad Sacram Scripturam is the name of McMaster on the envelope enclosing it. He asks for the bill for the book and also a picture of McMaster and his wife. He deeply regrets her death and is sorry he never met her personally while she lived. He hopes they shall all meet later in Eternity. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He encloses a report of his Vicar General regarding an apparition in Virginia City, Nevada . He asks McMaster's opinion on the matter and hopes that he will write of it in the Freeman, setting it up in its true light. May McMaster's reward for vindicating Pope Adrian be great in Heaven. The Enclosure:

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Bishop O'Connell sends his blessing to Mc Master, his assistant and his daughters. He is unable to find the account of Archbishop Joseph Alemany's resignation in the "Freeman's Journal". He would like McMaster to tell him the whole story. He is to be the guest of Father Crowley and of Bishop John Loughlin the day after. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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It is painful to him that he cannot be at Notre Dame for the Eucharistic Convention. He will do all in his power to further the good work of the Convention. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 2pp.

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The Archbishop desires him to thank Edwards for the kind words of congratulation on the news of his elevation. As yet no official intimation has reached him. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He had a private audience with Pope Leo XIII on June 25 1886, to present the new priests who had studied at the American College. The Pope spoke at some length of Quebec and Baltimore, and why he had raised their incumbents to the rank of Cardinal. He mentioned his being pleased with Cardinal James Gibbons of Baltimore, and would have sent him a message, had one of the new priests been from Baltimore. Then the Pope addressed the young priests, explaining that it is a privilege and an...

Scope and Contents O'Connell acknowledges Clarke's of Dec. 30. He is sorry he cannot send the notices Clarke asked for, in regard to his nephew. He knows all about him in general. It will be necessary to wait a while for the items are spread around. He is utterly ignorant of dates, what Clarke mostly wanted. He asks if Clarke is sure he had been appointed to Richmond. O'Connell is not, as the nephew had written that he appealed his nomination. O'Connell wants the 3 vols. offered at $7.50. :: I-2-n A.L.S....

Scope and Contents O'Connell cannot send ecclesiastical items about the Vicariate of North Carolina and its excellent Bishops because he has suffered so much already in this way that he decided never again to attempt it, that is to write about the living for a book. He asks Clarke not to take it hard; Dr. James J. Corcoran advised him not to. He had suppressed facts and still made enemies. He will nevermore entangle himself and asks Clarke to make no mention of him. He awaits Clarke's book but is pleased...

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O'Connell thanks Clarke for his letter of the 5th and the prompt acquiescence to his requests. The card will be much esteemed by the Bishop and the Ursulines. O'Connell is very grateful for the information regarding the distinguished dead. He had already written a feeble tribute but it was necessarily deficient because he lacked this information. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents O'Connell wants to ask a favor. He is preparing reminiscences of Catholicity in the Carolinas and Georgia. He wants the dates of the deaths of Commodore Raphael Semmes and Major Fitzgerald . He asks if the remains of Fitzgerald are at Greenville, South Carolina. He would write to Mrs. Fitzgerald if he knew her address. He is grateful for the information he has obtained from Clarke's works and hopes to present Clarke with a copy of his own book this winter. The enclosed letter excuses...

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He is sorry to be late in acknowledging Edwards' remittance of $20. for pew rent and Masses for his good Mother. When he returned from the Retreat he found that the venerable lady had been called to her reward and the funeral services over. It is not pleasant to see the pioneers of Catholicity in Toledo dropping away. Thomas died yesterday. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 2pp.

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During the last war he met a soldier who begged him to refund $4.00 to one Samuel Hittel of Detroit; also $4.00 to the heirs of Charles Piquette, deceased. Both probably were watchmakers. If they cannot be found give the money to some poor person. Lefevere's footnote: Paid March 8, $4.00 to Sam Hittel, and $4.00 to Charles H. Dunks, married to the widow of C. Piquette. :: III-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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O'Connell submits a sonnet written by a friend, who has since expired. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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He wants Edwards to come to Toledo on the 10th for the celebration of the Golden Jubilee of the diocese. Father Morrissey will come. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. Postcard

Scope and Contents Part 2, marked "Private." Preceding pages missing., Immediately after his arrival General Nathaniel P. Banks ordered all officers, soldiers and employees of the U.S. Army who occupied confiscated or otherwise obtained houses to vacate them forthwith, and restore as much seized private property as possible to the owners. All confiscations were to cease, except through due process of law. This means it will no longer be possible for subalterns to order families to leave without removing...