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He sends the report of the diocese for next year. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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About three weeks ago O'Hara wrote Perché regarding his invention of a combustible bullet. He has since demonstrated its efficiency to the French Consul and Vice-Consul. He asks Perché to direct a letter to the curator of the Vatican Gallery of art. He assures Perché that in the event of success with either the bullet or the painting that he will not forget Perchés financial embarrassment. A.L.S. 4pp. Enclosure:

Scope and Contents O'Hara has something great for the Catholic cause and for Catholic France to communicate to Perché. He has invented an explosive bullet which fires from a breech-loading gun and which can set fire to an object at a distance of a thousand yards. He would like to offer the invention to the French government and asks Perché to make contacts for him. He like wise believes he has found the long-lost painting of "The Last Supper" by Raphael . He also has a painting of a Dead Christ on the Cross,...

Scope and Contents O'Hara believes he has discovered Raphael 's long-lost "Last Supper". The Count of Turenne was at New Orleans not long since and declared it to be Raphael's. It bears the mark of Marc Antonio Raimondi, Raphael's engraver. It answers in every way to descriptions of the painting. All around the margin there is an irregularity of outline which shows plainly that the picture was rudely cut from its frame. He would act upon any plan that might be suggested for sending the painting to Rome to...

Scope and Contents He regrets troubling Blanc a second time in so short a space. The offer he made Blanc a few days hence was rather out of place in consequence of the ecclesiastical arrangements just completed. He implores Blanc to throw no obstacle in the way of his appointment to a mission. If he can calculate on Blanc's silence as to his misfortune in the south, O'Hara can instantly secure an appointment. He has already suffered a reasonable shame for that error. Blanc told him he would say nothing about...

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Blanc has here the certificate of Mrs. Mary Mitchell substantiating what O'Hara stated. Also the testimony of Hamilton Taylor . If O'Hara consented, Blanc would have the names of almost all the residents to the same effect. James P.? Nolan lives a distance from here and his testimony will have to follow in the next mail. By this mail, Mr. Hale receives copies of the declarations submitted to Blanc. A.L.S. On the same paper:

Scope and Contents O'Hara received Blanc's letter of the 9th, yesterday. Although somewhat disappointed in Blanc's decision, O'Hara complies with its requirements. He sent Blanc the testimony of Mrs. Mitchell who copied that document. He sent the testimony of Mr. Taylor to whom McCaffry acknowledged that he had subscribed to it and sent the testimony of Mr. Nolan which Blanc has acknowledged and still Blanc is not satisfied. O'Hara bows to his superior's judgment and will leave the Pass forever on May 12 or...

Scope and Contents Subsequent to the great fire here and on the approach of O'Hara's departure, the people gave public expression to their feelings. They called a meeting, adopted an address and, he suspects, published it. O'Hara satisfied them, for the present, by saying he would stay for 2 or 3 months in the event of Blanc or the future Bishop being unable to supply his place. If Blanc permits, O'Hara would be grateful. The church will then be completed, there will be an assignable reason for his departure....

Scope and Contents Blanc's letter of the 12th came yesterday; he is thankful to Blanc for the credentials. O'Hara is ready to abide by Blanc's decision. His successor will find every appointment in order. If O'Hara is not here, his successor will find the keys in the keeping of P. Saucier . If O'Hara is obliged to stay in the country a few days longer, he takes it for granted that Blanc will have no objection to his saying Mass occasionally in the church; he will perform no act of jurisdiction. In a few days...

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O'Hara requests that the enclosed letter be forwarded to Archbishop Anthony Blanc in the event of his having started on his parochial visitation. A.L.S. Enclosrue:

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As the only atonement in his power to offer for the uneasiness he caused Blanc, O'Hara submits this proposal. The present unhappy state of both dioceses may render the offer more acceptable. After 15 days of retreat, O'Hara tenders his services; he will serve on any mission of Louisiana or Natchez to which Blanc appoints him. He is still in a house of penance, he promises obedience and fidelity. P.S. A reply will find him at Father Creden 's, Lockport, New York. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents In the Journal of the 14th, she read an article on "Bonaparte and Josephine". In it McMaster says that they never were married in the Catholic Church through a trick of Cardinal Fesch, who foresaw that Napoleon might some day desire a separation. If such was the case, why was there any necessity for seeking a divorce when he decided marrying Maria Louisa? She thinks that was the time to use the Cardinal's device if it could be proved that there was no marriage, and there was no need to...

Scope and Contents O'Hara has been informed by Edward Newsom? that Mrs. Ell?en Maher now residing in Perryville wishes to contend for a legacy left to her by O'Hara's father. O'Hara was appointed executor and intends to discharge that duty with honesty. Mrs. Maher received her annuity until her marriage to Maher when she left the place O'Hara prepared according to the orders of the will. Those provisions were for the support of her family but not for Mr. Maher's family. As O'Hara was not a competent ...

Scope and Contents It has been a long time since he left school. He has never ceased to think of Edwards. He has travelled extensively in his professional duties but never had leisure to visit Notre Dame. At present he is with Felix A. Vincents New York Park Theatre Co. He tells of his experiences on the stage. After he closed with Mr. Jos. Murphy, he accepted an engagement with Edwin Booth at McVicker's theater in Chicago. In Deadwood, Dakota, after the town had been burned, he built a theatre and put on...

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Commercialism is the occasion of the expression of his compliments for the holiday season. He congratulates Edwards upon being a beneficiary in the will of Mr. Rhodius. His father would be glad to represent Edwards' interests; there would be no fee unless the will be sustained. His father has been successful in similar cases. He will see Edwards Jan. 5th 1910. A.L.S. :: XI-2-m L.S.(Typed) 4pp.

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He asks McMaster to send him some of Blessed Water from the well at Lourdes. If there is any charge he will gladly pay it. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Colonel Crilly is in charge of building the Catholic High School. Edwards will oblige O'Hara by sending any information concerning the success of Notre Dame in lighting the large building by electricity. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Father John Joyce of Maysville, Kentucky has requested O'Hara to send Blanc $14.65 to be paid to Michael Fitzgerald . Anne Hays sends the amount to him. Fitzgerald received the above on November 25. :: VI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Father John Joyce of Maysville, Kentucky, gave O'Hara $30 to send to Thomas Mackey who is coming from Ireland to New Orleans. Blanc is to hand Mackey the order on James McGregor and Company. On the letter in Blanc's hand: Delivered to Mackey December 23. :: VI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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The accompanying letter for Julia Nash contains $5 to be hended to her when she calls on Blanc. She is from Island, County Galway, Ireland; her mother's maiden name was Norry Kelly. Nash wrote to her brother from New Orleans and told him to send to Blanc's care. :: VI-1-a A.L.S 2pp. 4to.

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Father John Joyce of Maysville, Kentucky has requested O'Hara to send Blanc $34 to be handed to John Frime ? and James Walsh, $29; Patt Elligate, $5. These persons are coming from Ireland and are to call on Blanc when they land. On the letter, in Blanc's hand: Received from Blanc, $29 signed James Walsh, John Frime ?. Received $5, Patt Elligate. :: VI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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O'Hara is directed by Father Edward Purcell to send Blanc $606? for the use of Edward Hinnigan ; he encloses a check. In Blanc's hand on the letter: Received the above check July 23 from the Archbishop of New Orleans. Signed by Edward Kinnigan, his mark. :: VI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Some poor Irish emigrants are to arrive the New Orleans and O'Hara asks Blanc to hand them the accompanying letter. They wrote their relatives from Liverpool that they would call on Blanc and will expect that money will be sent for them to pay their fare from New Orleans here. O'Hara has told them to call on James McGregor who will pay them $38. V-5-k - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}

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O'Hara hands Blanc his account with the Roman Catholic Society for Diffusion of Religious Knowledge . The bill is for $42 for 20 Mores Catholici and 320 Catechisms. The name of William Rhodes also appears on the letter. :: V-5-a A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents O'Hara is pleased to receive Purcell's letter. In reply to Purcell's request, he says that Mr. S is still pushing his case against O'Hara, and is being encouraged by parties of old Irish stock of convenanters long here but retaining the old leaven. S seems more violent and abusive on the tyranny of American bishops. O'Hara sends a copy of "The Catholic Union" which gives a fair history of the case from the beginning down to the decision of the court. Sometime last winter Mr. S's attorney...

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O'Hara suggests as Vice-President, from his diocese, to the Catholic Congress at Baltimore, Jude Gesenster ?, Judge Connolly —the only two Catholics on the Bench in Pennsylvania; and J. E. Barret, editor of a respectable Daily. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

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O'Hare sends Hudson number 122 of their fair journal. He requests a copy of the Ave Maria that contains the peacock article. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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O'Hare thanks Hudson for the invitation to Father Sorin's golden jubilee, but he will be unable to attend. Mr. Hickey and O'Hare enjoyed Sorin's company while in Rome. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Hudson's letter, the Ave Marias, and Egan's "Preludes" received. O'Hare is glad to learn of Hudson's improved condition. The good results of his trip "north" should induce Hudson to travel a little more. Mr. Patrick V. Hickey and Mr. Lawrence Kehoe spent the evening with O'Hare and had only kind words for Hudson. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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At present O'Hara is unable to accept Hudson's invitation to visit Notre Dame. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.