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Sister is very happy at Natchitoches and especially to be with Mother Landry, R.S.C. who softens the sacrifice Stanislas made in leaving Mother Maria Cutts, R.S.C. . They have 24 pupils. Sister Corboy, R.S.C. is very happy at Natchitoches. Mother Dutour, R.S.C. is ten years younger since she is here. :: V-5-h A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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She has been asking the Doctor to write for her. Had she been a half decent writer she would have written sooner. She thanks Edwards a thousand times for all the nice things, her beads with the blessings. They are looking forward to a visit from Edwards. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 2pp.

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Ahern submits an article entitled "Privileged Sanctuaries". :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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In regard to Portsmouth, he decided that perhaps he ought to go. He is not necessary in Chillicothe and Portsmouth is in sad need of a priest. Perhaps the numerous missions now attended from Chillicothe might be too heavy a burden for one priest. Ahern would prefer to go to Quinn's settlement if Purcell should decide to send a priest there. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 2oo. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Ahern asks to be pardoned for delaying so in answering Purcell's letter of the third. Father C. Tierney did not answer Purcell's letter of two or three months ago concerning Father Michael Kennedy because he felt justified in remaining silent, and Ahern followed the directions of Purcell's letter of about that same time and was about to answer stating that he was visiting Portsmouth monthly, when Tierney said he would see Purcell and tell him, but because of Purcell's absence Tierney did not...

Scope and Contents He began the new work Purcell has given him to do. He will carry out Purcell's instructions as faithfully as he is able. Purcell instructs him to win an entree to the houses of Protestants. The lost of the house of Israel have a prior claim to his time. Purcell has directed him to go to Chillicothe once a month while Father T. Tierney will be in Zaleski or Quinn's Settlement. Tierney wants to know if both places are to be attended but once every two months. Ahern asks if he has the privilege...

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Ahern has decided to send for the Sisters. It will be difficult to accommodate them. At present he wants a school house. He cannot find a suitable building for one that the congregation could pay for. He asks now if he may use the church if necessary for a school-room. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father Tierney because of his numerous duties has been unable to say Mass at Quinn's Settlement for about six weeks. He wishes Ahern to relieve him but Ahern asks Purcell's permission. Ahern thanks Purcell for allowing him the use of the church for school purposes but Mother Josephine will not send less than three Sisters and this is too many. He asked for one, who could stay with the three whom Father F. Karge is to receive, and his brother just told him one would arrive tomorrow. Now he...

Scope and Contents When he was ordered to Portsmouth, Purcell directed him to attend to Chillicothe once a month. This leaves his own congregation unattended and also that of Father Francis Karge by reason of his saying but one Mass on the Sunday on which Ahern is absent. Therefore Ahern would like to be relieved of the duty of serving Chillicothe. He makes application for the admittance of an orphan child into the Asylum at Cumminsville. He took the child from the people with whom she was living because they...

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Ahern encloses $11.00 as dues from two mission bands organized by Alice Delaney for the Indian Missions. He sends $3.00 subscription fee for the Freeman's Journal. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He asks for a brochure that gives data about Notre Dame. He sends his regards to the Reverend President. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Hudson has forgotten the old editor of the North Western Chronicle . There is no publication in the country that approaches Hudson's. Ahern is manager of one of the large life companies of New York. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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The editor of the Northwestern Chronicle acknowledges the number of May 20 with the notice of Bishop Ireland's lecture. The editor of the Chronicle is closing his connection with this paper. :: X-2-i A.L.Incomplete 1p. 8vo.

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Ahern sends an editorial of the St. Paul Dispatch. It placed the price of the Ave Maria at $5.50, but Ahern will have to correct the estimate. The reviewer of the Pioneer Press says let the Ave Maria be sent in the ordinary way to the Pioneer Press. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Edward G. Ahrens wired her brother in Chicago to meet him, that he was sick and wanted to go home. Then Father Morrissey wired that Edward was well now and that they prefer that he postpone his trip. She asks that Edwards investigate the matter as she cannot understand the import of the matter. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 2pp.

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Aigueperse sends his greetings for the New Year. Perché has always been so good to him. P.S. If Perché needs Mass intentions Aigueperse has some at his disposal. He is to let Father Leneuf know. :: VI-3-d A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.

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Perché has always been so good to Aigueperse. Perché is their glory and their father. They hope that with health, joy and consolation will return. :: VI-3-d A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.

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Aimé gives his negress Catherine permission to have her child baptized. Written by Edwar?d Aimé for Michael. :: V-4-n Note French 2pp. 32mo.

Scope and Contents It has been almost a year since she has written. What should she do in her position; leave her family and return to the convent? Her father and mother are old; she cannot hope to keep them long. She does not desire a return to the convent at present enough to ask for it. But she cannot say that she renounces the religious life. She asks Blanc if it is possible to be relieved? of her vow of poverty and obedience. Her letter is to be kept confidential; she has reasons for not wanting her...

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Last September they received a letter of exchange for 1000 francs to pay a debt of Mother St. Pierre Several, R.U. of Opelousas against the Community of Clermont. They acknowledged receipt of it on October 28 but their letter never reached St. Pierre. To prevent a similar disappointment she asks Odin to forward the enclosed letters no enclosures. :: VI-2-k A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Aimée would like to be able to write at length but Mother wants to have sent the letter which will stop Blanc's anxiety. Blanc has told Aimée that he would write to the Holy Father what he knows of her position; Aimée would like to know the contents of this letter. She has asked Blanc to keep her request as under the seal of Confession as she does not want Mother and the Sisters to know. This is why she had not talked to Father Napoleon Joseph Perché, in order not to embarrass him if some...

Scope and Contents Before appearing before Blanc, she asks whether he will permit a guilty and unhappy Sister to come. Many things have happened since she received Blanc's last blessing. She was then in seclusion, clothed in the habit of their mother St. Angèle. Today she finds herself in the midst of the world. She asks Blanc, who in the past had so much interest in a Creole, to remember her in his prayers. He is also to recall her to a friend whom he has directed for a long time and who today is advancing...

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Akers has just returned from flood damaged Johnstown and submits an account of the damage to Catholic Churches in the area and a list of prominent Catholics killed by the flood. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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He received the invitation for commencement but regrets that business compels him to forego the pleasure. His recollections of college life afford him much pleasure. He asks to be remembered to Father William Corby, C.S.C., and to Professors Arthur J. Stace and Timothy E. Howard. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Blanc asked him to write when he was leaving for Mexico but he has never had so favorable an occasion. Now that Mr. Blanchet is going through New Orleans and Alabau has accompanied him some places, Alabau takes the occasion to congratulate Blanc on his dignity of Archbishop. He is glad it did not mean a change of see. :: VI-1-c A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

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It is as well Edwards did not come here because Alban was so homesick that he would have returned to N.D. with him. He is becoming more reconciled and likes the place well enough. He hopes the difficulties will pass away in a short time. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He has been at home the last three weeks resting up for the coming year. He hastens to explain that Edwards' letter reached Notre Dame after he had gone, and was not sent after him. James Cunnea is passing through on his way to Toledo and will tell all the news of Notre Dame. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.

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It gives him pleasure that Edwards is recovering. Edwards did right in remaining at home. Brother Alban asks him to write and suggests methods of avoiding inspection of his letters by the superior. Mr. Leitner left to affiliate himself with the Marquette diocese. Daniel E. Hudson was intent on going too, but Father General Rev. Edward Sorin, C.S.C. discussed him. He tells of the death of Brother Jerome C.S.C. and a student named Kelly. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 8pp. 8vo.

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He bets that Edwards can't guess what his obedience is. He gives the obediences of some of the brothers. They had a beautiful retreat. He hopes that Edwards will pray that he may become more perfect. In return Alban will pray for Edwards. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.

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Part of the decrees of the general chapter of 1872 were read yesterday. He gives a list of the obediences and would like to make bets on some of them. The Scholastics have not received theirs yet. Mr. Frank Bigelow has verbal orders to go to New Brunswick. There are rumors that Mr. Daniel E. Hudson C.S.C. is going to Rome or France. He will write again if he has anything of interest. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.