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Carrell encloses the papers of a priest, now with him, who is in want of a place. He called on Carrell on the advice of FatherJames M. Beshor, who considers himself Carrell's convert. The priest in question seems timid about seeing Purcell and at his request Carrell sends the papers to Purcell. Papers mentioned are not enclosed :: II-5-a A.L.S. 1pg. 12mo.

Scope and Contents It is the last time he will write to Purcell if he can keep a good resolution. He wrote Purcell concerning the regular visits of the priest of Ironton, Ohio to the Ashland district, which is now attended by Father Clement Sheve and which has been attended by one of the Benedictine fathers. Purcell answered by revoking the faculties of the priests since he said it was Carrell's wish. Carrell did not express such a wish, but he feels that no explanation can satisfy Purcell. Purcell taunts him...

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He thanks Purcell for the suggestion about the French minister. He will act upon it. He asks if Mr. Murray told Purcell that when he was in Paduca the surgeon told him that the German infidel regiment there protested against having Sisters of Charity and the priest Father Power. The government will be ruined by those Germans. :: II-5-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Carrell writes that the bearer of this letter, Miss Mary Chadwick, is a graduate of the Visitation Academy at Georgetown, D.C. and a convert to Catholicism. He is sure she will meet a kind and warm reception. :: II-4-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Carrell understands that the pastor of Ironton, Ohio makes regular visits to the furnaces around Ashland and assesses the Catholic workmen. Father Oswald Moosmiller O.S.B., who attended those missions last year complained to Carrell that he could get hardly enough to defray expenses. Father Clement Sheve, whom Carrell has appointed to attend those missions on account of his knowledge of of German and English complains of the same thing. Since the pastor of Ironton has received faculties from...

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Father T. R. Butler who lately applied for admission into Purcell's diocese influenced by some unfortunate circumstances has decided to remain where he is. This is the letter course. It will prevent much talk. Father Butler stands high in the community. It would be a matter of conscience to suffer a priest of Butler's age, experience, and piety to leave the diocese. Carrell would gladly live and die a Trappist, if he could only obtain permission to resign. :: II-5-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He sends petition and copy of certificate. The third sheet might be used for the recommendation to be signed by the bishops of the province. No enclosure :: II-5-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He had not thought of sending on any names. His object in calling on Purcell was to ascertain whether he would be willing to sign the petition. In that case he would make a similar request to each bishop of the Province. As for names, excepting the Jesuits, he knows but two Fathers Augustus H. Toebbe and Julian Benoit :: II-5-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He called to put Purcell on his guard respecting his brother who has been his greatest cross while he resided with him. Lately Carrell's brother insulted him grossly. His brother was never good for anything and his leading idea is to convince the world that Carrell is the reason for his failures. Carrell scarcely ever saw him in 30 years. The brother's two daughters goad him on. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Carrell wrote two letters, over two months ago, to the Cardinal Prefect of the Propaganda on the condition of the diocese and of difficulties involving himself. The letters have not been answered and if the matter was referred to the Metropolitan he would appreciate if Purcell said nothing to anyone but sent for him should be receive an answer from Rome. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Asks Purcell to tell Bishop Martin J. Henni if he meets him in New York that he mailed Henni a letter directed merely to New York. Carrell asks Purcell to second his petition in Rome as he would never consent to a transfer. He will soon be in his sixtieth year. He wishes Purcell a happy voyage and a safe return. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Carrell writes that Father Peter Perry called on him, asking a place in Carrell's Diocese. Carrell told him that if he obtained his exeat he would receive him and he came this morning without it. Carrell asks Purcell to tell him by bearer whether Perry is free to leave the Diocese of Cincinati. :: II-4-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents One of Carrell's seminarians in Canada wrote complaining of hard treatment in a small college where he is teaching. Carrell wrote him to come on and he would send him to Baltimore. Some months ago Carrell directed Monsieur Certes of Paris to remit a certain amount to him. In case the seminarian has not received it, would Lefevere advance the amount needed from Detroit to Covington and Carrell will reimburse him. Carrell's recommendation for Louisville does not seem acceptable to Archbishop...

Scope and Contents Carrell writes that Father Pin, S.J. sent him, by Father Clement Sheve, several copies of the life of Pere Condlin, two of which Pin directs on to Purcell with his compliments. The bearer, Mr. Marzorotti, is a student from Aix la Chapelle and is of a respectable and saintly family. He is polite, amiable, and talented and Mr. Sheve, with whom he came, speaks highly of him. Carrell says he already has too many seminarians and if Purcell would take him he would be delighted. Marzorotti is ready...

Scope and Contents Carrell calls attention to a subject of difference between Archbishop John Baptist Purcell of Cincinnati and himself: the $600 Purcell claims he loaned to Bishop John Baptist Lamy when pastor at Covington. It strikes Carrell that he heard Purcell say that he had stated the case to Lefevere and Bishop Martin John Spalding and that Lefevere considered the claim Just. Carrell lately received an order from Mr. Charles Choiselat for 3000 francs which Purcell refused to pay. Carrell sends a copy...

Scope and Contents The case of the individual whose letter Lefevere enclosed to Carrell is a very sad one. Carrell regrets that he did not communicate the whole to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley of Newark. He fears the young man has reason to remove from his present place. He has broken up a family. Perhaps it would be well to enclose the letter to the Bishop of Newark and say that said priest was guilty of imprudence, accused of great crimes and that Carrell had said it would be fatal to leave him alone....

Scope and Contents Carrell regrets that he is obliged to return the draft for 3000 francs which Archbishop John Baptist Purcell of Cincinnati refuses to liquidate, saying that Carrell owes him a like sum. Covington and NewportKentucky were under Cincinnati before the new diocese was erected. There is only a poor chapel there. Bishop Lami was at that time pastor at Covington and it was to him that Purcell gave 600 piastres to buy land. It was probably money which the Association for the Propagation of the Faith...

Scope and Contents Carrell quotes a letter he had from Bishop Maurice De St. Palais of Vincennes in which that bishop said a sister of the community at Oldenburg, Indiana, Sister of the Third Order of St. Francis passing through Vincennes complained that he did not treat them as daughters. He answered that they had not treated him as a Father and superior, and that they had sent to such places as Ashland Kentucky unformed subjects. De St. Palais said nothing more but it was sufficient to cause Father Francis...

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Carrere submits an article for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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He sends a paper that he thinks might contain something of interest to McMaster on the subject of emigration. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She rejoices over the great Golden Anniversary of Purcell's consecration. She can only offer prayer for Purcell for all he has done for her. Purcell's visit is still fresh in the minds of those at Kenwood. She asks Purcell's blessing for the novitiate and for herself. :: II-5-f A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Carrier requests one "Index to Brownson's Review." Carrier knew Brownson well. It was a happy thought of Hudson's to prepare such an index. :: X-2-g A. Postcard S. 32 mo

Scope and Contents He knew that Edwards had forgotten to party in South Bend, but he felt no uneasiness about it. It will be all right to hand in that little trifle when some business brings him to Notre Dame. Edwards' much too short visit caused him the most intense pleasure, felt more interiorly than was manifest exteriorly. Time and distance have not been able to diminish the deeply seated affection which Carrier has cherished for Edwards ever since he acted as his devoted little Sacristan. He hopes they...

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Carrier would like the enclosed hymn, translated by Dr. Neale, published in the "Ave Maria" if not too late. Carrier thanks Hudson for "Preludes." A complimentary letter was written to the author Francis Egan. Best wishes. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents He thanks Hudson for the souvenirs sent to him through Father Moran. Moran has related to him all the kind messages that were sent to him by him friends at Notre Dame. He praises the constancy of their friendship in the eight years of his absence. Though he has many enemies, he has never ascended the Altar of God with hate in his heart. He asks Hudson to express his gratitude to all his friends. He is in Montreal to preach during the holidays. His health and spirits are good and he...

Scope and Contents Carrier requests Hudson ask Father-General give Carrier certain religious faculties. He suggests improvement in the Ave Maria. Father Hely, writer of French poems published in the Scholastic visited St. Laurent College. In conversation with him, Hely called Hudson the right man in the right place as editor of the Ave Maria, but said that at Notre Dame there was a want of "esprit de corps" and family union. Carrier is happy to hear that plans are being made to build a library at Notre...

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Carrier thanks Hudson for sending Father John A. Zahm 's pamphlet "The Church and Science". He delayed writing in hopes of receiving a package from Paris containing a collection of art and photographs, which Carrier intends to send Hudson, but it has failed to arrive. Carrier requests that Father Timothy Maher, S.S.C., send him a copy of the forth coming Scholastic Almanac. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Carrier informs Hudson he has received his Christmas gift and the Scholastic Annuals for 1885 and 1886. Carrier discusses at some length the proper and formal title of the Society, whether it should be the Congregation of the Holy Cross, or Congregation of Holy Cross :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Carrier thanks Hudson for "Francis Macary", the first book in the Ave Maria Series. Carrier presents Hudson with a pictorial life of Columbus. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Carrier speaks of two errors that appeared in the Ave Maria concerning Lasserre 's latest work. Carrier requests that the letter be handed to Father John Toohey whom he believes to be the translator of Lassere's work. Toohey's translation of the "Wonders of Lourdes" was far superior to the wretched attempts made by the Baltimore Mirror. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.