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DePombriay expresses his sympathy to Hudson concerning the fire of which he has just read in the Telegraph, and everyone he meets grieves at the disaster. He asks to translate a sermon of the 3rd Conference of Notre Dame, Paris. Hudson's manuscripts must all be burned. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. postcard

Scope and Contents Since writing his last letter to Hudson respecting the propagation of the faith, dePombriay has met Father Damen to whom he gave a detailed account of the idea. Damen has known him since he was a boy and he has left everything in his hands, but is very grateful to Hudson for his interest. If Damen ever stops at Notre Dame, dePombriary wants Hudson and Damen to compare notes. He has sent a request to M. Janvier to get permission for Hudson to bless St. Benedict Medals and the only answer...

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Californische Volksfreund sends Hudson a marked paper containing an editorial review of the "The Ave Maria" of last week; they ask Hudson to send them an exchange of his magazine or place them on his paid list. No enclosure :: X-3-h A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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He will be in Chicago when this reaches Hudson. Hudson can write to him at Prof. Lyon's hotel. He has had 2 weeks of trouble on a false charge and for 8 weeks has been vainly looking for work. :: X-2-k A.Postcard S.

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In answer to the circular of May 20 inviting him to serve on the committee of the projected Congress of Catholic laymen, Derby is on the point of leaving for Europe and is therefore compelled to decline. :: III-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Derby will be pleased to appear again in the Ave Maria after so long an absence. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Proceedings at the Cathedral in honor of De Regge's twenty-fifth anniversary. The sermon delivered by Father John P. Stewart is quoted. :: I-1-e Newspaper Clipping 2 columns folio

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Sister sends the pamphlet Hudson desired. She hopes the purloiner of Hudson's first copy will derive benefit from it. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Statement of the number of patients from January 1, 1854 to August 31, 1854. The statement is divided into numbers from the City, the Country and the Custom house, private patients, and from Michigan Central Railroad. The income listed is from a concert, from St. Mary's German church, the Cathedral and from donations. The monthly expenditures are also listed. She also lists debts and adds a note on the amounts paid by the patients and the miscellaneous donations in kind received but not...

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Deschamp thanks Hudson for the medal. He is uncertain whether or not he will return to Notre Dame due to financial difficulties which face his father. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Eddie Fishel arrived in Bremen the day Brother Emanuel Michael Hoctor, C.S.C., arrived here. How are Gerlach and Kalman? Deschamp asks Hudson for some of the stamps he receives on his correspondence. Is Brother Thomas Daniel Harkins, C.S.C., going to continue as Prefect? He asks that Brother Leander James McLain, C.S.C., write to him. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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He received Hudson's letter and the presents. Eddie Fishel left for Europe Sunday to finish his education. The Brother who was down there did his level best because everyone he has asked already has the Ave Maria. P. S. He sends regards to Brother Alexander Charles Smith and the Prefects. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 2 pp. 12mo.

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The price of their "Almanach de France" is fr. 5.00. The other books Hudson ordered are not in their stock. :: X-3-a Postcard French 1p. 32mo.

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They enclose an invoice for copies of Officium Parvum. They have forwarded samples of their pictures and a copy of Officia. They would like to advertise in the Ave Maria. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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They have received Hudson's money order for 200 francs. They send the duplicate of their invoice of March 26, 1891. They also send a catechism which they ask Hudson to advertise in the Ave Maria. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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They submit to Hudson a copy of a new publication. :: X-2-m A. Postcard S. French 1p. 32mo.

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They have received Hudson's estimate and proof of an advertisement. They take the liberty of modifying the text of the advertisement. They send Hudson two samples of a work and a treatise on the Breviary which they wish Hudson to advertise. :: X-2-m A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Rese's letter of November was received a month later with its approbation for the church at Bertrand. He immediately told the interested parties but their interest had cooled since they had expected to see Rese there. He has tested the Catholics and others and seems to be able to raise only $600 or $700. The little savage reserve has been measured and the mission is located in the middle of section 16, which is the school section. He will try to get another place where preemption is...

Scope and Contents He has a favor to ask of McFarland. McFarland knows of the work of the Paulists. They have endeavored to the best of their ability and within the last four years have had over 107,000 Communions in their missions. They have not received any expression of encouragement from the Holy See, which is the customary practice where new Communities are formed. He asks that McFarland speak to Cardinal Alexander Barnabo and if he speaks to the Holy Father about the missions in America he wishes him to...

Scope and Contents Deshon explains why he did not write during his Novitiate and how he came to write this letter. He expresses his happiness at becoming a Redemptorist, and his gratitude to McMaster for the part the latter played in bringing it about. He looks upon his year of Novitiate as the most pleasant and profitable of his life. He believes the Novitiate at Baltimore attempts to make one realize the spirit which St. Alphonsus inculcated to the Redemptorists of his day. He thinks the Novices receive...

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They are sending McMaster 5 gallons of their oil. In agreement to McMaster's request, they enclose a circular which they hope will get a good notice. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Desnoyers requests a catalogue, for they have a thirteen year old boy, a half orphan, they wish to send to Notre Dame. Does Maurice Francis Egan ever lecture? Does the Marquis of Ripon write anything on Masonry since his conversion? :: X-3-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Detchemendy takes issue with McMaster over an article concerning Edwin M. Stanton, which appeared in the Freeman's Journal. The article praised Stephen A. Douglass, and villified Stanton. Detchemendy considers Douglass a traitor to his party, and feels that as a Catholic he must oppose him. He gives his opinion of the Late Mr. Douglass, and attempts to prove that Douglass was really not in favor of the Union. He cites the treachery of Douglass who in 1861 declared that the government...

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Brownson's invitation to a meeting on June 5th in Detroit has been received, and believing that a Congress of Catholic laymen on the occasion of the Centenary in November is an excellent idea, Deuster will take great pleasure of meeting the Committee next Wednesday. :: III-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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If the best of Protestant belief contains "what is essential" why do Catholic writers talk against Protestant beliefs as they do? She refers to page 330 of the April 25th Ave Maria. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Devanny submits an account of St. Anthony helping a friend find a lost article. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Mrs. Deverere sends $1.50 as dues from her mission group to aid the Indian Missions and says the 15 contributors will also say the prayers. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She is anxious to obtain a copy of Fr. Fidelis' sermon, "From Darkness to Light." Hudson might also give her information on "The Little Book of the Most Holy Child Jesus." Would the latter be appropriate for First Communicants? She asks for the price. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Devereux encloses a notice from the Argus concerning his daughter's taking the veil enclosure not present. The matter is of no importance for publication except to show how quickly the young people are replacing the old in every state of life. The letter is on the back of a printed page containing the names of the N. Y. State Board of Charities along with the names of officers of the 8 judicial districts. Devereux is an officer of the fifth district at Utica. Officer of the first...

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Devereux read in the "Catholic Mirror" where a copy of "Index to Brownson's Review" could be obtained from Hudson. He will contribute towards the expense for a copy. He would like to know where he could secure copies of the Review as his set is complete save a few issues. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.