Scope and Contents Dubourg has received Brute's letter through Rodgers and will have all consideration possible for his recommendation. The young man has neither learning talents or a trade, and there money or strength are needed if one does not have a trade. Dubourg has hired him to work on the soil on one of his farms. Another youth from Brute's neighborhood has arrived. He was robbed of all his baggage and lost Brute's letter of recommendation. He speaks of Father Samuel Cooper and of his successor. ...

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Having returned to his own diocese after seeing with his own eyes the needs of the bishop of Cincinnati, he adds his petition to that of Bishop Flaget, because with this aid religion will make great increases in the new diocese. This is shown in the progress made within one year in the city of Cincinnati, especially with the aid of Father Augustine Hill who came there recently from Rome. :: III-2-f A.L.S. Latin 1p. 4pp. in all 8vo., 5

Scope and Contents He received a few days ago Brute's letter respecting the widow Ridgely and her sister. He sincerely partakes of his anxiety about them and has done all he can to alleviate their distress. They have been on the verge of returning to Craiger's Town but have been dissuased by friends this delay will give Mr. Hane to write his intentions. If he decided to go to this western quarter where he will wait for his answer. DuBourg has heard some strange things about their dear foster child of ...

Scope and Contents DuBourg felicitates Brute on his happy return. He had been aware of the almost miraculous restoration of the college which must have pleased Brute. May God preserve his good confrere Jean Dubois for his achievement of an edifice so precious. Brute has been in France where again many things prosper. However there is always in France a gnawing worm. They must be on their guard. Some people are still afraid in France but he does not share their views. The government appears solid, the...

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The three new seminarians Molloy, Lynch, and McCarthy give satisfaction in spirit and conduct; as to talent and success as much as expected in Molly but not more; McCarthy will get through but with limited success. Lynch is so weak that they regret to see him follow the same course of theoloty. He needs philosophy. Father Francis L'homme thought that coming from Montreal he would be prepared. Dubreul wishes to give him a longer trial. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Dubreul has received McFarland's letter and is surprised that Father James Campbell has not arrived at Providence. He spoke of stopping in the vicinity of Providence and Dubreul hopes that he has now arrived. He knows of no priest disposible or qualified to be a chaplain. He did not forget what McFarland told him in Providence about his need of a French priest. Dubreul was on the point of writing to McFarland about such a priest but the man has decided to return South where he lived several...

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He acknowledges McFarland's letter from New Haven. Archbishop Martin John Spalding has no more faculties to ordain ad titulum missionis than any other Bishop. There will be no subdeacons ordained this time. As to McFarland's visit next week, Dubreul suggests that he be there on the evening of the 24th for a literary solemnity in which theses will be defended and degrees conferred. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He had received McFarland's letter of July 1 with the check for $600 which he will dispose with as directed. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Dubreul has not yet answered McFarland's letter concerning Walsh, who had accepted a situation in some college in Canada and left the next day. Following McFarland's suggestion Dubreul observed Walsh closely and found him very critical of rules, professors, and management. He advised Walsh to weigh the matter and to think of his mother's needs. Lest he become a malcontent Dubreul consented to his leaving. His conduct has been regular and his successes medium. His vocation will be tested in...

Scope and Contents In accordance with McFarland's wishes to limit at Christmas time the trial given to Bartley, Dubreul has had a meeting of the board. The unanimous opinion is that Bartley is not to be encouraged to go on. Bartley when told that he must go, asked a few days to write to his friends for money. Dubreul regrets the critical health of Coit and Bohan; their usefulness has been of short duration. They have a French class and McFarland suggested that his seminarians get some acquaintance with French....

Scope and Contents Mr. Bartley left the Seminary Wednesday and should be in Providence with a certificate of his reason for leaving. The decision in regard to his vocation decided his leaving. In summary, Dubreul feels that he had inclination that would be dangerous in a priest. As to Mr. Clancey [Clancy], Father Stanislas Ferté says that McFarland wrote him about Clancy during Dubreul's absence last summer. The letter seems to have been destroyed. This has disturbed him since he felt that McFarland had...

Scope and Contents He is late in sending his report on McFarland's seminarians because of his many occupations. Malloy has been called to the priesthood, McCartey and Smith to subdeaconship, Gaffney to minor orders, and O'Keefe and Walsh to tonsure. Mally has confirmed their expectations and will be a devoted clergyman, McCartey and Smith continue to improve. He says the same of the three others. He informed McFarland last year that Father J. Smith has his exeat and will send it to McFarland. O'Keefe has...

Scope and Contents The advice McFarland gave Kessler was the same Dubreul would have given when Kessler spoke of his previous study of theology. While he should attend all the classes, he can dispose of his time which would not be necessary for the classes. When they are satisfied about his knowledge of theology they will have to decide about his ordination. Only two of McFarland's students, McCartey and J. Smith, will be ready for ordination at the end of the year. Mr. McCartey will be ordained subdeacon at...

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Mr. W. Sheridan has left the seminary last night on his way to Providence. Some girls had been waving at the seminary and making improper signs and someone detected Sheridan answering. He has examined the circumstance and has no reason to doubt the facts. He denied but when pressed, asked for permission to leave the seminary. Mr. Bric has been sent last week by Father E. O'Brien as adopted by McFarland. Dubreul is well pleased with him. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The pastoral retreat has prevented him from ending his report on the seminarians and those to be called to orders at the end of the month. Gaffney is at the end of his 3rd year but not old enough for ordination being only 21. He is about the same as last year and they are embarrassed about his case. They have thought it more advisable not to make him a subdeacon. He has to wait anyway. They think that he might be left to himself to test his vocation, such as in teaching in the cathedral. On...

Scope and Contents He encloses a corrected copy of the letter and the lines concerning Pere Marquette along with another story of wide popularity. Because of his desire to be acquainted with both views on any important problem of the day he was glad to receive the Ave Maria. While most Protestants are extremely prejudiced against the Catholic religion he is well aware of the fact that it has many special attractions. He does not believe that truth can gain a permanent victory at the expense of Christian...

Scope and Contents He sends two reports of his paper on Pere James Marquette, both of which are imperfect. The article reads "for which papers I am indebted to the kind courtesy of Mr. Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C., Notre Dame." Then after the reference to Wyclif he says, "The scattering of his bones, Marquette's I am well persuaded is only a symbol of the wide extension of his fame." After saying that there are some lessons for Christians from the lives of the early Jesuits, he says that these traits of...

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He extends his sympathy to McMaster over the illness of the latter's son, Alphonsus. He expresses the sentiments of Father Freitag that Our Lord will hear the many prayers that are being offered up for the recovery of Alphonsus McMaster. Father Duffy hopes that McMaster may see his son grow up to be as good a man as his father is and prayers that God will sustain him in this time of trial and affliction. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Duffy submits two poems. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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A circular letter from the Supreme Trustees of the Catholic Knights of America informs the officers and members of the Catholic Knights that the Supreme Secretary's and Supreme Treasurer's books, papers and moneys have been examined and found accurate and in order. Enclosure: The Monthly Bulletin of the Catholic Knights of America, Vol. II, No. 2. Dated Lebanon, Kentucky, Nov. 30, 1886. :: I-2-j Printed form letter 12mo.

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Duggan, before he had received Lefevere's letter, saw Father August Durst Dust but to no purpose since Duggan never receives a priest without a good letter from his bishop. Durst never mentioned his suspension. Duggan asks Lefevere for a Bohemian priest for a few days to hear confessions of many Bohemian families in Chicago who have not been to the sacraments for years; they are now thinking of building a church. :: III-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Duggan is forced by the painful publicity of certain rumors and proceedings to present this matter to the clergy and to the Faithful in order to vindicate Episcopal authority and the personal character of the Ordinary of the Diocese. Printed Letter On the same paper:

Scope and Contents The statement of Father Merle J.B. Merl is in the main correct. They did get into the difficulty he describes in Peoria Illinois but Duggan believes it to be almost entirely due to Merle himself. He left his mission voluntarily being afraid to remain there and Duggan had no other to give him. Merle is certainly capable of doing much good but seems to have a talent for getting into difficulties. Duggan thinks Merle can be tried again and would like to see him again employed in the ministry....

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Duggan thanks Lefevere for his letter. He hopes it is the will of God that he remain. He has not seen Father Merle J.B. Merl since but heard he was in town about a week ago. Duggan will in form Merle that Lefevere has written to him. Duggan sends his first pastoral hoping Lefevere will read it. He looks for Lefevere's visit with impatience and hopes that as near neighbors they will also be warm friends. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Duggan thanks Lefevere for the letter. If he had any doubt of the author of that libel he can entertain it no longer. He will lay both letters before the Archbishop and each of the other bishops who have seen the previous document. He leaves for St. Louis soon. He is glad to hear that Lefevere arrived safely in Detroit and that he found Father Thomas Cullen out of danger. Duggan has not entirely recovered from his bilious attack. He regrets not being able to entertain Lefevere as he wished...

Scope and Contents Father H. Quigley wrote and called on Duggan denying any knowledge of the anonymous letter. Duggan charged him with writing such letters in the past but Quigley denied it. Archbishop Peter Richard Kenrick of St. Louis maintains it was some Italian or other foreign priest who wrote it. Duggan has never known anything against the moral character of Father Quigley and has nothing against him but the talk and trouble in Springfield,Illinois while he was there. Bishop John Martin Henni passed...

Scope and Contents Bishop William H. Elder, Natchez, Mississippi has asked Duggan to thank McMaster for his contribution of $125. The fever has decreased in the territory and seems to be decreasing daily yet there are many sick who imprudently returned after the first frost. The demands of the Bishop are very frequent and since the Howards seem to be winding up their affairs there, the Bishop's burden will not lighten. The misery which will follow the present scourge will last into the coming year but the...

Scope and Contents Duggan writes McMaster for advice and guidance concerning his son who entered the Seminary of Troy, New York. His son had been in the seminary 2½ years under the direction of His Eminence Cardinal Archbishop McCloskey but also had been with the Jesuits on 16th street for seven years and decided he would attempt to join the Society of Jesus. The Cardinal, not doubting the purity of the motives of Duggan's son, refused him permission since he feared that continual changing might set a...

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Duggan forwards to McMaster one dollar given him by one John Rooney that arrived too late to be sent with the post office order. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Duhamel will be present at the Golden Jubilee of the Superior General of the Congregation of Holy Cross. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.