Scope and Contents Durst has followed Lefevere's instruction. He has returned from New Melleray, Iowa where the Trappists refused to receive him. Following the advice of Bishop Clement Smyth of Dubuque, he went to Chicago to the Jesuits for a retreat but they too would not receive him. He went to the Redemptorists and spent 8 days under their directions. They thought he should return to active life. He asks Lefevere, after 10 months of waiting, formally to grant him an exeat to some bishop or for Milwaukee. It...

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Durst will finish his retreat at the Capuchins on Mount Calvary, after which he will have the honor to accompany Father Haas to Milwaukee. Durst encloses a certificate of the retreat. He asks Lefevere to send him the exeat in care of Father J. Holzbauer, St. Joseph's, Milwaukee. Durst asks pardon for the trouble he has caused Lefevere. ` A.L.S. French 2pp. 32mo. ` Enclosure:

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Durst acknowledges the receipt of Lefevere's letter of Dec. 22, 1864 in which Lefevere assents to his request. Milwaukee's Archbishop John Martin Henni has agreed to incorporate Durst into the Milwaukee diocese on condition of an exeat. Durst requests that the necessary documents be forwarded to him., Note Answered January 20, 1865. :: III-2-k A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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Durward requests that Luigi Gregori send an outline of his Columbus portrait for the poem which is now printed. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Durward has just read Brownson's Lay Action in the Church and had the honor of knowing his father Orestes A. Brownson and brothers when he was a very young Catholic convert. He would like to have Brownson's name on his list of subscribers for a copy of this poem. Brownson is not to send money: Durward is old and does not wish to be in debt when he dies. Printed on the other side of the letter: The Christian epic poem, "Christofero Colombo", revised, enlarged, with a portrait of Columbus,...

Scope and Contents If Brownson received his copy of "Cristoforo Colombo" he will held Durward—as his printers are not yet paid—by sending him $l. He would much rather present a copy to the son of Dr. Orestes A. Brownson whom he had the honor of bringing to Milwaukee to lecture long ago, but he does not like to die in debt. He is receiving letters of praise and blame in about equal quantities, and he may, if allowed time—he is in his 74th year—print the strongest remarks for and against, along with a new list...

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Durward thanks Hudson for the copy of "The Story of Haydn's Life". :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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The invitation to the commencement has been received. Due to ill health Durward will be unable to attend. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Two articles were sent to Hudson that they might fill out a page. Hudson gave them more prominence than they deserve. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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A proof sheet is not necessary if the work is considered suitable. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Durward asks that the article on Mary Tudor be republished. Tennyson has written on Mary Tudor. The one by Aubrey DeVere is considered by many critics as better than the one that Tennyson wrote. It is suggested that a western publishing house bring out this drama. DeVere is bringing out a new edition. A copy of it will be sent to Hudson if he so desires it. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Durward has been sick for the past eight months and unable to write for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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Durward would like to know if he can purchase a photograph of the portrait of Columbus from the University. The Poem San Salvador is printed on the other side of the paper. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Durward has received Hudson's invitation to visit Notre Dame; he will try to do so after the new year. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Durward has found only one mistake in the proof that was forwarded to him. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The clippings from the newspapers have been received. Durward comments on a place called "Holy Hill". The Archbishop calls it " a place where there has been nothing proved". :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Durward hopes Hudson and Professor Luigi Gregori received copies of his book "Christofero Colombo". Illness prevented Durward from getting an engraving of the head of Columbus in time. One of the members of Catholic Ladies Reading Circle in Milwaukee told him that a Jesuit priest had advised them to read Eliza Allen Starr's "Isabella" and Durward's "Christofero Colombo". A clipping on his book is enclosed. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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An article is enclosed with the chance that it might do for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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Durward is sending Hudson a prospectus of a volume he is publishing on the Holy Land, together with a photograph of one of his brother's Madonnas. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Durwark thinks the lesser of two evils would be to divide the article. He invites Hudson to visit him in Wisconsin to recover from his recent illness. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Hudson's favor was received with satisfaction. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Durward returns the proof and requests copies of the published article. :: X-3-d A.L.D. 1p. 12mo.

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Durward submits a sonnet in honor of the author of "Patron Saints", Eliza Allen Starr . :: X-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Enclosed is a promised photograph. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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This was written by Reverend John T. Durward for his mother's saint's day, not meant for publication. A prayer to St. Hubert is attached. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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According to instructions from the procurator of St. Mary's Seminary on the 15th of last month, Dutch sold the residue of the rent corn, 200 bushels at $40. He has received $29.50 payable to Timon's order, the balance due from William S. Able who informed Dutch that he was to become a renter on the place next season. :: IV-3-i A.L.S. 4to.

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They have heard that Father Gregory has gone to Europe and that he is their superior. They hope Gregory explained everything about them and the native mission of which they are in charge. A report of the spiritual and fiscal welfare of the mission is given. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 7pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father Dutto, identifies himself as the writer of an anonymous letter signed "An Italian", and is glad he erred regarding the origin of Father Kirner's mission in New York. He has learned from McMaster's journal that Kirner's mission was legitimate, and states that if Bishop Michael Augustine Corrigan started the movement, he will love him more than any prelate except Bishop William Henry Elder. He explains that in his letter to McMaster he only wished to give some points that might be...

Scope and Contents There is nothing further from Father O'Callaghan of Tasmania. He did receive a letter from Father M. J. Beechinor dated Richmond, Tasmania, who considers it his duty to say that he considers Mr. Ramsay unfit for service. Ramsay is overzealous in his work for temperance. From mention that he seeks help from Patrick Cardinal Moran to come to Molokai, Dutton infers that he will apply to the Board of Health at Honolulu. Dutton has sent Beechinor's letter to Bishop Hermann Koeckemann...

Scope and Contents Dutton sends an enclosed clipping from an old New York Tablet. Hudson's beautiful gift brought considerable alteration and enlargement of the Church. It needed improvement because of age and the increase of population to 825. The main portion of the enlarged church is built of rock. When alterations are completed, the new altar and Hudson's safe and exposition will appear to good advantage. Father Joseph Damien is busy with the church and a new dormitory for boys. How everything is to...