Scope and Contents He asks Timon to let him and Armand Pellerin make a little retreat or at least give them permission to go and confess themselves because they are plunged into everlasting misery. They know they have offended God and before _____ goes to Louisiana he would wish to get his soul clean. If it were not for giving his beloved mother so much pain he would not be so sorry, but he is sure she will be desolated. Timon took him back once but he did not want to stay; he did not know what he was ...

Scope and Contents Enclosure: Having received no answer to their petition of the 23 inst. in which they prayed Lefevere to allow Allgayer to remain in Berlin for their German congregation, they hear that Lefevere is not inclined to take notice of their petition but persists in appointing Schreiner as their future pastor. Their congregation numbers 42-45 families, but Schreiner has not proved the priest for them. The members of his present missions of Muskegon, Berlin and Wright were dissatisfied with him. They...

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Having learned that school will reconvene about the first of November he sends his stepson Antoine Pratt as a pupil. He wishes him to learn English, arithmetic, geography and whatever is necessary. :: IV-3-i A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Kate , , ` He wrote yesterday giving particulars of his visit to Clover Dale and writes again to give more detailed information. Hampton is no more; filled with loafing Negroes and their shanties. All the old aristocracy of the South have left now is there is their self respect. The captain of the "Jenny Lind" was very nice to him and escorted him to the store where he was to meet William Smith. Smith is nobly bearing up under the circumstances. The Negroes are living on the land at...

Scope and Contents Father Cornelius Moutard promised the plastering of the church to Mr. Miller and Mr. Hoar. They have got up a remonstrance against the Detroit man. Since they have to pay the money, they think they should have some say. Moutard also announced that no couple could be married without calling the banns 3 times. On the same day he married a couple, and the following week three couples without a call. This is written in behalf of the Catholics of Jackson - 64 of the congregation. They withhold...

Scope and Contents According to Richard's wishes, the Superior Council at the suggestion of the central Council of the Association of the Propagation has included Richard in the allocation of funds for this year as in that of the preceding year. The Council expressed this intention that Fenwick share with Richard the allocation of 1828 and has allocated for him in 1829, 7,500 francs for the propagation of the faith in Michigan. They hope he will accept this as a testimony of their interest. The writer who does...

Scope and Contents In the Freeman's Journal of Dec. 3, McMaster expresses doubts of the arrest of Father J.J. Mullon and Napoleon J. Perché. It is true of Perché, although both were ordered before the Commanding General Butler. Mullon was ill and could not appear. Perché was reproached with preaching reason which he denied. Upon being questioned, Perché said he did not wish to go to any of the places referred to by the General, as he was chaplain to a community of nuns. Perché was told to consider himself...

Scope and Contents He does not believe there is a comparison between the heathen fables and the teachings of Yankee political figures. The fables have not lost their application to the people, though written for pagans and we consider ourselves civilized. He compares the never-ending draft and drain on the people with the parable of the woodman and the hatchet, showing that the 75,000 men given to Lincoln as volunteers have been used to take more men. The few grow rich and aristocratic on dead men's bones...

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A short account of the life of Father Jean-Felix-Joseph Cayla, tenth Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission Vincentians, who died in Rome on February 12, 1800. :: IV-3-i Printed Leaflet French 8pp. 4to., 2

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A list of the sacred furniture and other objects given by Pope Leo XII and the Congregation of Propaganda for use in the Diocese of Cincinnati Vestments, chalices and other sacred vessels, candlesticks, etc. are listed. The notice of the pictures given by Cardinal Joseph Fesch and perhaps from others has been sent to Cincinnati by the Rector of the College of Propaganda. In the Detroit papers. :: III-2-f A.D. Italian 3pp. 8vo., 3

Scope and Contents Lichtenberg apologizes for letting the Redemptorists depart without sending with them a letter to Rese. He is sending this letter 12 days after their departure to Triest hoping it will reach them on time. Enclosed are several copies of the 3rd official report compiled from the material which Rese had sent Aug. 3, 1831. Any changes which Lichtenberg had made in the report should be approved by Rese. Lichtenberg has had already much to suffer from the critics and the unsatisfied desire of the...

Scope and Contents In the issue of Nov. 28, 1863, the New York Freeman's Journal requested information regarding the Pointe Coupée Louisiana Sacrilege. Scollard sends him the little he knows of the affair. Although his mission is Bayou Sara, it is just opposite Pointe Coupée, each on the banks of the Mississippi. Although he has been unable to see Father Francis Mittlebron, a Catholic federal soldier who was present at the time, says that no offence was offered to Mittlebron. The Federals were sent to...

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Enclosed find one dollar for the fund to place a statue of Our Lady on the Dome of the University. Wishes prayers for grace to lead a better life and become a Catholic. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1;. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He saw McMaster's article regarding the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. He encloses a small picture of the Sacred Heart and asks that the matter on the back of it be published in the Journal. It is astonishing-the promises made by Our Lord to those who are devoted to the Sacred Heart. He asks that Mcaster also call attention to this in his editorial column, since such a notice would do more good than several columns of philosophy, eloquence and learning. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp....

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The writer sends a dollar as an offering for a Mass in behalf of the souls in Purgatory. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She asks Hudson to publicize the Devotion to the Precious Blood, the society of which she is a member. She claims the foundress of this devotion, who lives at the Monastery of the Precious Blood, St. Hyacinth, Quebec is a stigmatic. :: X-3-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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G. sends McMaster $2.70 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 8 vo

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He encloses a poem which is an adaptation of Father Abram Ryan's Feast of the Sacred Heart. He prefers to withold his name. :: X-3-b A.L. 1p. 12mo.

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The writer encloses $5.00 toward the defense of the Holy Mountain of Carmel. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The writer submits the accompanying sketch "Brave Boys" for publication in the Youth's Corner. :: X-3-e A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He has an unfinished work of 75 or 80 chapters, 700 pages or so, in which there is one chapter on slavery that both his and McMaster's friends say is the best they have ever read on the subject. He has been requested to send McMaster a copy of the chapter to read and to insert into his paper if he wishes. He could not, however, presume so far as to send it without writing to McMaster. The argument is new and the line of discussion has not been previously used. He does not argue any of...

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Mrs. Abbott sends $1.45 as dues from her mission group to be used to aid the Indian Missions. She says she knows from the persecution how badly they need help. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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A list of articles that are requested. :: X-2-m A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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They have received a letter wishing them to give an order on J.R. Wathen. By sending $35 they may consider the order of no effect. This shall be a note or receipt against whatever may be the amount of building the house. the house will be finished as soon as possible., P.S. They are to forward the amount by mail to Cape Girardeau. A.L.S. :: IV-3-j a.l.s. 3pp. folio

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Timon is to send someone down as Able wants to raise and cover the house as soon as he can. Able wants 50 or 100 bushels of corn, if Timon can let him have it, in the way of building the house as he cannot get the money. Timon is to write to E.J. Dutch if he can let Able have the corn. :: IV-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. folio

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Will Timon give Able an order on J.R. Wathen for $25 for the purpose of getting plank and nails to go on with the houses. :: IV-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He hopes that McMaster will send the enclosed to Msgr. The legislature of California has just passed the Compulsory Education Law. He is much opposed to it and at length describes the way in which it will work out. Much of the letter is filled with sarcasm at the way the citizens, as he terms it, are to be slaves of the state. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 12pp. 12mo.

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Acton asks for a check for his story, within a week. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Acton thanks Hudson for the $4 that he received for his story. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Acton wishes to know if the enclosed poem is suitable to the Ave Maria. No enclosure. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.