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He received of Edwards eight dollars in full. :: XI-2-k A.L.S. 1p.

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Because of the fact that the Freeman's Journal has been prohibited in the Diocese of Alton, Illinois by Bishop Peter Joseph Baltes, Cassidy sends $1. to settle his account. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He wishes to make known the unscrupulous business methods used by Brother Francis, an agent of the Ave Maria in Cassidy's region. First Cassidy provided Brother Francis with the names of his parishoners who would be most inclined to subscribe to the Ave Maria. Then because of Brother Francis' lack of time Cassidy not only agreed to solicit the subscriptions himself but he also paid for them in advance. However, in payment for his kindness and hospitality, Cassidy was disgusted to learn...

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Cassidy inquires if Hudson saw the poem "Mary's Wood" in the October issue of Schribner's Magazine. :: X-2-h A.L. S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He sends a post office order for $3 for his subscription to the Freeman. He also sends a poem written by Robert M. Walsh of Camden whose father McMaster knew. If McMaster likes the poem he asks that it be inserted. However, McMaster need not fear offending Cassidy by refusing for the latter believes it is the best thing to reject the compositions of those whose talent is inadequate. However, if McMaster likes it, they will be pleased to see it in his valued columns. Robert is one of six...

Scope and Contents A short time ago Cassidy discovered some persons interested in the Indian Missions, among whom were Bishop Martin Marty and Father Stephan. Everyone agreed that the Freeman's Journal should be enlisted in the cause. She was asked to prepare some papers but as the Freeman's Journal should be enlisted in the cause. She was asked to prepare some papers but as the Freeman has scores of correspondents with more knowledge on Indian affairs than she, she will leave it up to them. One of...

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She forgot to say that the names given by her were given confidentially. The facts and locality can he mentioned. The certificate reached Norfolk safely, and she will write as soon as she gets Mr. Smith's acknowledgement. Then she will have some pleasing news to impart about the Hair?. She has seen Miss Bailey, who is still in Orange, New Jersey, teaching in the family of Mr. C. Road, 80 Frank St., New York. She will write again on Thursday or Friday. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She is sending $3.00 for a year's subscription to the Journal, and asks that it and the 1871 back numbers be sent to Mrs. Frank Drexel of Philadelphia. She has been trying to find subscribers, but the Citizen and the Irish American have been in the field before her and few people can afford two papers. Father Byrne was disappointed at not having seen McMaster, but he had been summoned by the Bishop. He is grateful for McMaster's appreciation of his church, and McMaster's article will be...

Scope and Contents McMaster's letter of July 5 reached her home last evening, and prayers have already been asked of pious and women. The prayers of sodalities will be obtained and Communions will be offered; Masses will be offered by Father B.H. though from the writer's acquaintance as well as McMaster's opinion of Mrs. McMaster, the writer would say she does not need them. The writer praises Mrs. McMaster, and assures him that he will have the prayers and sympathy of all who know him, and of all who...

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She will send McMaster, Mrs. Drexel's subscription for the Journal on Wednesday. She has been indisposed and asks him to tell her the remedy for "Intermittent" if he knows any. She asks him to excuse her careless note, but her desk is upstairs and Mrs. Jenks and Mother send regards. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She asks McMaster to hand the enclosed note to his book-keeper, who will reply to it. She thinks that she has been forgetful of her duties as a business woman this winter. She is feeling better than she has done for years, although she is still very thin, for Dr. Walsh, the brother of Maurice Francis Egan's friend, Henry C. Walsh, discovered wherein her physical peccancy lay and provided remedies. The children moved to St. Michel Thursday, and she joins them there Tuesday. They were...

Scope and Contents She has read in the Ave Maria how the Benedictine brothers of St. Meinrad, Ind. have sacrificed themselves for the sake of our red men of the west, and to encourage the whites to settle upon the vacant lands. The rich land is deserving more attention from our priests than it receives. The protestants come, but the Catholics pass it by. People would rejoice if some of those fathers would come among their midst. Their country is not Catholic and wonders why not make it so. The people are...

Scope and Contents Cassidy wonders why McMaster does not come to visit them, for she did not reply to McMaster's letter because he expected to see McMaster and verbally answer his questions. McMaster can say what he wishes about the payment of the legacies, but the transfer of the remains had better be kept out of the papers, as it was in Philadelphia, partly through the influence of Mr. George W. Childs. There were rumors of an attempt on the grave at Saint Mary's, and the transfer was hurried. Mr....

Scope and Contents Cassidy wishes McMaster and his family a happy New Year. She will attend to her own and Miss Drexel's business matters with the 'Freeman' by a Post Office Money Order from Camden for six dollars. They are all well. McMaster has probably heard of the recent death in the other branch of the family. She thanks McMaster for his article on the matter they discussed when McMaster was at St. Michel. She may have to write McMaster on that matter, but McMaster has probably less time to read a...

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Cassidy asks Hudson if a Catholic contractor may take a job building a Protestant Church or Jewish Synagogue. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The Historical Society is anxious to obtain photos of old Mr. and Mrs. Coquillard and he asks Edwards to furnish him with copies. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents The Brownson Club, an organization composed of Catholic Men, young and old, of this city, wishes to get a portrait of Crestes A. Brownson for its clubrooms. Dr. J. B. Enright has placed in Cassilly's hands a letter received from Brownson, dated March 1, 1886, in which Brownson states that he has a photograph of his father, from which which an artist might paint a likeness, with a few hints as to color. The Club would like to borrow this photograph for copying or to buy a copy of it if copies...

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Cassilly is sending four sketches entitled "Catholic Boys of America" for the Youth's Department of the Ave Maria. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Castanedo received the Ave Maria and enjoyed it. Regards are extended to Father Thomas Walsh, C.S.C., Father Timothy Maher, C.S.C. as well as Brothers Alexander Smith and Leander John McLain :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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How he wishes he were back for one more year at Notre Dame ! His school days at N.D. were the happiest of his life. He is now working in an extensive grocery house as assistant bookkeeper. James Marlett is doing well with his brother in Vicksburg, Mississippi. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He began to think that Edwards was no more at Notre Dame. Tears come to his eyes when he thinks of those happy days he spent at Notre Dame. Since he last wrote he found a more lucrative position. All New Orleans students of Notre Dame are doing well. :: XI-1-e A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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He asks Edwards to ascertain from the Mother Mary of St. Angela Superior of the convent if she would admit his three daughters under conditions which he names. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents It has been a long time since she has written and since that time many things sorrowful to the Catholic heart have happened, especially in her country, France. One consolation has been the conduct of the Swiss. She speaks of seeing an army of 80,000 men arriving, fatigued, cold, and hungry at Fribourg. Her small town was prepared for 41 thousand and saw 6 or 7 thousand a day arrive for many days. But charity has done wonders. Not one has been without shelter, and even the poor have come to...

Scope and Contents Although her last letter remains unanswered, she has many things to tell Purcell. Their chaplain is giving Forty Hour's Devotion in their little chapel. The fathers of the College of Fribourg have come to help the chaplain. At least she had the happiness of receiving Communion at the side of her dear husband. She attributes it to the protection of the Blessed Virgin. She is going to pass a few days in retreat at the Ursuline convent. She wonders if the convocation for the anniversary of the...

Scope and Contents The Countess thanks Purcell for sending her the account of the celebration of his 50th year of priesthood. She loaned the account to the Countess de Pourtalè who is spending several weeks in his neighborhood; Pourtalès' health is astonishing in spite of her 85 years. Pourtalès is going to make a pilgrimage to Einsiedeln after a stay with her sister at the Visitation Convent in Fribourg. For more than 3 months Castella has had a fever; she became ill in Paris and the return here was very...

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Castet has just heard of Bayley's translation to the See of Baltimore. He sends his most sincere felicitations of the high dignity to which Bayley has been so deservedly raised. Castet is requested by his mother, by the curé of St. Jean, and by the curé of Garris, to offer their humble respects. When will Bayley visit Castet's modest presbytery of Luxe. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Fenwick as bishop of Cincinnati and Comissarius Generalis of the Dominicans in the Province of St. Joseph begs the Holy Father for the faculty of dispensing the Fathers from the obligation of wearing their habits outside their convents and of wearing the black soutane of the secular priests even in sacred functions. This external uniformity is desirable not only to prevent derision but also because of poverty, since the Dominican habit is of costly material and so easily soiled. In the...

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Seton is invited to sing a Mass at St. Gregory tomorrow. Monsignor Seton in 1890 adds on the back of the letter that he had always been a great friend of the Camaldolese monks of this monastery so dear to the hearts of English Catholics. He said his second Mass in this church on Easter Monday, 1865; the writer of this note then assisted him. :: II-1-a A.L.S. Italian 2pp. 12mo.

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In acceptance to Onahan's invitation, Rev. L Van Gorp, S.J., will represent Gonzaga College, and the Rocky Mountain Jesuit Indian Missions and Schools, at the American Catholic Congress. Father Van Gorp will be accompanied by Seltio, Chief of the Coeur d'Alene Indians, and an Indian schoolboy interpreter to represent the Indians of the Far West. Onahan is asked to write soon to Father Van Gorp as to securing reduced railroad rates. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Program of consecration of the altars of the Cathedral by Archbishop Amleto G. Cicognani, Apostolic Delegate, Archbishop John T. McNicholas, O.P., Archbishop (Samuel A.) Stritch, and Archbishop Joseph Schrembs. Pictures of Cicognani and Bishop Karl J. Alter, of Toledo. Gives order of procession, commentary on the consecration of the altars, assistants at Mass, hymns, musicians, and radio commentators. II-5-g - Printed booklet - 20 pp. - 12mo. - {6}