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At the request of Archbishop P.A. Feehan, Onahan calls a meeting for the Executive Committee of the Catholic Congress for Jan. 6, 1892 at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Chicago, in order to determine the time for the Congress, to provide for the issuing of the Call and to appoint necessary committees, and to consider any other business. :: IX-1-c T.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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If Corrigan will kindly suggest the name of a suitable New York delegate for president of the Catholic Congress. His choice will be acceptable to all concerned. (Written on telegram form.)

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He has the pleasure of inviting the Archbishop to attend the Columbian Catholic Congress as a delegate. (Appears to be a rough draft.)

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Enclosed is a copy of the Official Call of the Columbian Catholic Congress. It is hoped he will attend.

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A general meeting of the shareholders of the Irish Catholic Colonization Association will be held June 20. Final measures will be taken to wind up the affairs of the Association. (Envelope attached, letter evidently not mailed).

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An official form, declaring enclosure of the Official Call of the "Columbian Catholic Congress," plus a copy of the programme. Any suggestions will be considered, credentials and cards will be prepared and transmitted in due season.

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Onahan calls the Bishop's attention to the fact that no reports of delegates from his diocese to the (Columbian) Catholic Congress have been received. Since each delegate should receive a program, this matter should be attended to immediately. P.S. The Bishop may name delegates from outside the diocese if desired. (Carbon copy.)

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The directors of the Irish Catholic Colonization Association, give notice that stock still outstanding will be redeemed at 106. The shareholders may be congratulated that the objects of the Association organized ten years ago have been carried out. The colonies in Nebraska and Minnesota are on a satisfactory footing. Envelope attached, not mailed; return envelope enclosed. :: IX-1-c Printed L. 1p. 8vo.

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If the Brother wishes to have a list of the delegates to the Columbian Catholic Congress so that he may mail his circular on hotel accommodations to them, he may secure the list from Onahan.

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Cameron's bill received; check for the same is enclosed. (No enclosure.)

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In accordance with Archbishop Fiehan, a list of names is sent, of members of the Committee for the Catholic Congress of 1893.

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Onahan asks Bremner to send a check for the subscription he made for expenses attending the Baltimore Convention, - $20.00 Note signed by Bremner: Find check herewith. :: IX-1-c Typed L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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There will be a meeting of the Executive Council for the Catholic Congress, held on Jan. 6, 1892. The members of the Committee include the Archbishops of Chicago, New York, St. Paul, and Milwaukee, and the Bishops of Detroit and Peoria, as well as several representative laymen. Bremner is invited to attend. Marked "copy". :: IX-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Both papers (of Lathrop and his wife) are fully expected and greatly desired. There has been a blunder somewhere. If it was Onahan's fault, he apologizes.

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Desmond asked whether Onahan knew that Justin McCarthy is a Catholic. In return, Onahan now asks Desmond whether W. Bourke Cockrane is a Catholic. Note by Desmond to Onahan: Desmond has no positive information but presumes Cockrane is a Catholic since he taught at a parochial school, according to the "Boston Pilot."

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Onahan tenders his resignation as member of the "Committee on Future Congresses" and requests its acceptance at the meeting in St. Louis. which Onahan will not attend. :: IX-1-c A.L.S. 3 copies 3pp. 8vo.

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Onahan explains the reason for the delay in posting notices is due to delay of a reply from Archbishop Conigan in regard to the date of the meeting. Onahan will resign as Secretary as soon as things are organized. He will accept no salary.

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She is asked to give his opinion on the following questions: 1. Shall the Congress be American or World Wide? 2. What method of representation? 3. Plan or programme for sessions? Any other suggestions by such an esteemed personage as Shea would be welcome. :: IX-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo

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A general meeting of the shareholders of the Irish Catholic Colonization Association will be held June 20. Final measures will be taken up to wind up the affairs of the Association. (Envelope attached shows letter unclaimed; return envelope enclosed).

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A general meeting of the shareholders of the Irish Catholic Colonization Association will be held June 20. Final measures will be taken to wind up the affairs of the Association. (Envelope attached shows letter unclaimed; return envelope enclosed).

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Onahan incloses a copy of a letter from Judge Morgan J. O'Brien, acting chairman of the committee, on Catholic Congress. This brought up several questions on which M. W. O'Brien's opinion is desired, which Onahan lists. Onahan had supposed that the Congress would be held in 1893. Note: A copy of Judge O'Brien's letter also sent to other members of committee. :: IX-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo

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An official form, declaring enclosure of the Official Call of the "Columbian Catholic Congress," plus a copy of the programme. Any suggestions will be considered; credentials and cards will be prepared and transmitted in due season.

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Father Muldoon is asked to send cards for several names mentioned.

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A general meeting of the shareholders of the Irish Catholic Colonization Association will be held June 20. Final measures will be taken to wind up the affairs of the Association. (Envelope attached, letter evidently not mailed).

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A general meeting of the shareholders of the Irish Catholic Colonization Association will be held June 20, 1892, at 2 p.m. in the Columbus Club, Chicago. It is expected that the final measures will be taken to wind up the affairs of the Association after providing for redemption of outstanding stock. In case of absence, the secretary asks for a proxy. (Copies of this form letter sent to: John W. Healy, Mary Williams, Bernard Earle.)

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It is suggested to send the vatican mosaics to Newport News rather than Washington. It was mentioned to Onahan by William E. Curtis.

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Onahan leaves Washington. Mrs. Onahan should look for his arrival late Saturday.

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He encloses a clipping from the Buffalo Courier and a pamphlet advertising the appearance of a man calling himself Rev. J. G. White, from Facksonville, Illinois, who lectured in St. James Hall on the subjects announced in the sheet. He is sarcastic, and bitterly fanatic. He was hissed frequently during the lecture and rotten eggs were fired at him. His lecture on Auricular Confession was a most horrid and immoral one. :: I-1-o A.L.S. pamphlet and clipping. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The Catholics built a new church at Kenockee, Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere promised to send a resident priest in 1858, 4 delegates sent to the bishop last winter were promissed a priest by the bishop. Last month the bishop was here and again promised a priest. Last Sunday Father Lawrence Kilroy announced from the altar that the bishop told him it was optional for Kilroy to come here or not, also that a buggy be furnished him for sick calls. There were 600 communicants here last year for the...

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Since Lent, many of the young ladies have formed the habit of letting games take the place of the balls and soirees forbidden by the Church in this time. They imagine that there is no evil in spending the night at a gaming table provided that the next day they go to Mass and observe the fast. It is important enlighten them; some advice from the pulpit would produce an excellent effect. :: VI-1-l A.L. French 1p. 4to.