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Scope and Contents Bré has been here only since Saturday. Perché's letter gave great pleasure to Father Paul Emile Simon who moved to Moreauville yesterday. His new parishioners came to see him at once as they had had news of his change. A number of the people of Marksville have come to welcome Bré. The Sisters Daughters of the Cross are calmed down; they were hard pressed as Simon had said that he would have closed the church. As Bré will go to the city next week, he will not say more. :: VI-3-d A.L.S. French...

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Brearley, editor of "The Spirit of "76" asks (Seton) to look over the proof. (P.S.) The cigars are on (Seton), are they not?

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Bréard recommends a priest of the Diocese of Bescancon who is going to New Orleans on sad and urgent business. Breard had hoped that when Blanc came to France he would stay at the presbytery. :: V-5-f A.L.S. French 3pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Brearley notices Brownson's interview with astonishment, for if he was sincere, he has been shamefully imposed on by some one. Brearley has taken these higher degrees, is a 32nd degree mason and a Knight Templar, and he assures Brownson that he is not only in the wrong but that masonry emphatically and repeatedly affirms instead of denies the existence of God and its teachings are essentially Christian. In France there has been a slight departure from this rule, and the masonry of the rest...

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Mrs. Escoubas needs money and asks Breaux to call upon Leray as representative of the diocese, for payment. She desires at least $600. :: VI-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Breaux has been taught to never put his own pride in the way of repairing the wrong of any act of his against a man who is a total stranger to him. Born under the tropical sun, when he loves, he loves deeply; when he hates, he hates deeply. Blanc performed Breaux's marriage ceremony and at that time Breaux felt a sincere friendship toward him; more than once, he defended Blanc when someone attacked him. But there is another man whom Breaux loves more than Blanc; it is Father Louis Moni. When...

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Breen is contemplating a translation of a legend. It is pure Catholic in tone. The legend is from the German of Clemens Brentano. Hudson is asked if he would publish it for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Breen will finish the translation about October 1st and will forward it. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Father H. Peythieu of Vincennes informed him that there are several relics but whether they belonged to Bishop Simon G. Brute or not he is unable to say. It is a pity that no one about Vincennes can tell. The future may develop something. Breen thanks Edwards for the complimentary manner in which he speaks of Walter. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He went to Vincennes to see Father H. Peythieu to obtain some relics of the departed Bishops, but without success. Guy Ignatius Chabrat, bishop of Bardstown, Kentucky took some articles to Indianapolis with him. There is a beautiful painting by Guido of the face of Our Lord at Vincennes. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She feels confident that Rousselon will not turn a deaf ear to an afflicted mother on behalf of her forsaken children. She has been to her parish priest, Father James Walshe, and it is with his wish that she writes, hoping that Rousselon may be able to restore their long lost father. Nearly four years ago her husband, Michael Breen, left Ireland. About two months ago she heard that he was in New Orleans at the house of Michael Purcell which she has heard has a very bad name. In New Ross he...

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On Saturday he finally started Edwards' sonsignment of books. He is sorry for the delay. :: XI-2-d L.S.(Typed) 1p.

Scope and Contents Breen has been presented to Brownson at Notre Dame but begs leave to enclose a letter from Professor Maurice Francis Egan. Breen is vice presidential delegate to the Catholic Congress from this diocese and desires to obtain a seat or place in the Baltimore Cathedral for the morning services on next Sunday, and would appreciate any information or suggestion Brownson can offer. He will be in Baltimore at the Carrolton on Saturday evening, leaving here on Friday evening. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p....

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He has Edwards' postal card of yesterday and will be glad to see Edwards in Fort Wayne tomorrow. :: XI-2-i L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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The clergy at the Bishop's House have been so busy that it has been difficult to get them to institute a search. However they unearthed a Nurnburg German Bible issued in 1470 which he will send to Edwards. He has been unable to hunt up the other relics. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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He sends the two volumes of the Nurnburg Edition of the Bible printed in 1470. Father Brammer is anxious for a receipt for the books as he is the administrator of the diocese. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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By mail he sends a photograph of Father Bremner with his signature and title as administrator. :: XI-1-k TYPED 1p.

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He is grateful for the cabinet picture which accompanied the letter. Father Bather the chancellor seems to think that the antiquity of the bibles gives them a commercial value which the Bishop should consider. This inclines Breen to the belief that Edwards may not be able to procure the bibles. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 2pp.

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Mrs. Breen is grateful for the Notre Dame pin which Edwards sent. Breen kept part of his promise by forwarding a picture of himself. He hopes to send the papers and books this week. :: XI-2-d L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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Mrs. Breen and Mrs. Philips are grateful for the medals. They are pleased to know that Edwards found some pleasure in his hurried visit to Fort Wayne. Mrs. Breen will get the dolls of the desired height and is arranging with the sisters for dressing them. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 2pp.

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He, Odelia P. Breen, Frank B. Phillips and Clara Muyson of St. Louis wish Edwards a Happy New Year. :: XI-2-k Postcard, signed

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He, Odelia Pl Breen, Frank B. Phillips and Clara Myuson of St. Louis wish Edwards a Happy New Year. :: XI-2-k Postcard, signed

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He, Odelia P. Breen, Frank B. Phillips and Clara MYuson of St. Louis wish Edwards a Happy New Year. :: XI-2-k Postcard, signed

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Breen is grateful for the invitation to speak at the Columbian Catholic Congress. He would like to see a programme, so that he may decide upon a topic. (Signature typed.)

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Onahan's copy of "Chicago Times" received. Breen's choice for a topic is "The Influence of the Church on Social Institutions of the United States" on which he asks Onahan's advice, and on what day during the (Columbian Catholic) Congress it will be assigned. (Signature typed.)

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Breen would like to know about his assignment and where he shall be placed on the program.

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Onahan's letter received. Since Breen might have to return on Wednesday, he would like to be put on the program on Monday or Tuesday.

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When at Ste. Genevieve yesterday, Breese understood that propositions had been accepted by the principal of St. Mary's College for the purchase of land on the Mississippi river which William Gibson had contracted with Breese for. Gibson has not complied with his contract and no title will be made to him by Breese. If the land is wanted, Breese will sell it at the price agreed for the seminary to Gibson and make a deed for it. :: IV-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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

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He has written for permission to join the pilgrimage to Rome and believes his request will be granted. He will let McMaster know the result as soon as possible. He supposes there will be no objection to a priest in the pilgrimage. He writes early so as to secure passage. He will send his deposit as soon as he hears definitely. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.