Index: no strict chronological order. Index does not say what the letters are about.

Correspondence: these letters are from Bishops Flaget, Kenrick, Rosati, Chabrat, Brute, and Maurice, as well as priests and Mother Spalding. The letters are to priests, Bishop Flaget, and some lay persons. There are also some xerox copies of letters from Senator Powell to Mother Columba. The letters are about church affairs, spiritual matters, etc. Original letters... are sometimes included with the typed copy.