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Brehony sends McMaster $21 in subscription to the Freeman's Journal and names the 10 subscribers, one of whom will send his fee himself. He has done his best by collecting only $2 from each instead of the $2.10 specified but he believes McMaster will be satisfied. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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They wish Edwards were with them. He is on his way to New York. While there he met Canedo and they wish to send this in remembrances of other days. :: XI-2-j Postcard, signed

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The Committee of Ways and Means have assessed the diocese $200. Which should be forwarded to Bremner. This assessment is made in accordance with the enclosed report. (Signatures of committee typed.)

Scope and Contents The Committee on Ways and Means has estimated the cost of the Columbian Catholic Congress at $12,000.00. This sum will be made up by a proportionate assessment on each diocese, and will be handed to the chairman of the diocesan delegation. Payment should be made before the close of the Congress ——if not, it should be sent to M. W. O'Brien of Detroit. Dioceses not represented by organized delegations will be asked to contribute $100. Attached: notation that the Chairman will be in in his...

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The Committee on permanent Organisation recommends that the temporary organization of the Congress be made permanent. (Among William J. Onahan papers.)

Scope and Contents Will Onahan furnish the required names or else forward them to Mr. O'Brien with the enclosed letter. Enclosure: 1893 (Sep. ) Reid, B( )J.: Clarion, P(ennsylvani)a to M(organ) W. O'Brien: Detroit, Michigan Reid was informed that his diocese was assessed $100 by the committee to help pay for expenses of the Columbian Catholic Congress. It has been decided to assess every member of the appointed delegation, whether they attended or not. Father T( ) A. Casey, the vicar-general, did not respond...

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The Committee of Ways and Means of the Columbian Catholic Congress respectfully advise that they have assessed the Diocese $100. The enclosed report shows how the assessments were made. :: XI-1-k TYPED 2pp.

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The Committee on Ways and Means estimates the expenses of the Congress at $12,000 and assesses each diocese according to the number of delegates and other conditions. Such dioceses as were not represented were assessed $100.

Scope and Contents Brenan sends the annexed detail of the forlorn parish of Kilglass of which he is pastor, hoping that Blanc will appeal through the clergy of the diocese. Perhaps Blanc could also get the letter published in some of the newspapers. The Established Church, liberally supplied with funds, takes advantage of the poverty of the famine stricken Irish . This letter is written on the same paper as the printed circular appealing for help and giving details of the parish and its need. :: V-5-i A.L.S.,...

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A receipt for $10.57 For ale? signed by Hubert Fellrath :: V-5-d Receipt 1p. 32mo.

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Receipt for $10 for ale? signed by Hubert Fellrath :: V-5-d Receipt 1p. 32mo.

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Receipt for $10 for ale?, signed by Hubert Fellerath :: V-5-d Receipt 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents A meeting was convened to hear the report of the delegation appointed to confer with Odin in relation to the late appointment of Chief-Curate in St. Patrick's. Thomas Markey was appointed chairman and Brenan, secretary. D.P. Scanlan reported that Odin persisted in the appointment. Brenan read the contents of a note dictated an hour previous by Father James Ignatius Mullon Mullen and given in charge to M. Finch, W. Whitfield, J. Farrell and Brenan. Mullon avers that the appointment of Father...

Scope and Contents Brennan, writing from St. Michael's College, encloses some pages for insertion in the Freeman's Journal enclosures not present. Several admirers of the Journal are anxious that this article be printed. McMaster probably forgets Brennan entirely from the time they once met in the past. Brennan, then a sickly priest from Hamilton, Ontario, was a member of the American Pilgrimage to Rome and met McMaster in New York. Brennan has always recommended the Journal to his people but did not...

Scope and Contents In McMaster's notice upon Father Louis Cartuyvels ' departure for Europe, he left out Cartuyvels' newly acquired titles which Bishop Sylvester Rosecrans of Columbus Ohio conferred upon him at the depot of Newark. The titles were well merited for the faithful labors in this country, for the many churches built, founding of Catholic settlements, etc. Rosecrans conferred upon Cartuyvels the title of Vicar General of the diocese of Columbus and Dean of Newark, Ohio. P.S. Brennan asks that...

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He arrived at noon and found mother in a very low condition. There was a slight change for the better in the afternoon. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 1p.

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In reply to Clarke's request of the 10th asking of the late Archbishop James F. Wood, Brennan thinks the most satisfactory response would be two copies of the "Catholic Standard" he encloses. If Clarke would send a proof of his sketch, Brennan might be able to make some additions or suggestions. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Brennan expresses his bereavement to McMaster with the concolation that the prayers of his friends will be offered for the repose of the soul of Mrs. McMaster. He will offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for the repose of her soul. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Brennan read Hudson's notice of his book with satisfaction and returns his thanks. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Brennan encloses $5.00 for his subscription and $1.00 for Mount Carmel. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Brennan submits some verses for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He gave Edwards letter to Mr. H. who promised to attend to it. He did not expect anything to come of the matter so soon. He thanks him for the promise of Masses. He sends regards to everyone at Notre Dame

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Mr. P. V. Hickey has asked Brennan if Edwards has heard from Dr. C. E. McDonnell yet. Brennan hopes Edwards got his bound volumes of the Brownson's Review all right. He thanks Edwards for the pictures of Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C.. P.S. Thomas D. Egan has a small plaster bust of the Cardinal for $10 that might suit Edwards. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He has a small order from Brother Hermit for advertising the University in the "Catholic Review" and wrote him for the "American" without even getting an answer. Brennan asks Edwards to show the good brother how necessary to the Catholic college is the Catholic paper. They are in hopes of getting back their old yearly order. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 2pp.

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Brennan sends an article entitled "The Signal Service" for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He sends a check for $5, partly for the Ave Maria, the rest for the Lemonnier Library Association, as he desires a share in the daily Mass offered up for all contributors. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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After talking with Father Walsh and learning that his son John Brennan had been dismissed from Notre Dame for disobeying regulations, he was too disappointed to visit anyone. Brennan invites Hudson to come up to his lumber camp in Minnesota for a rest. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Brennan wishes to call attention to certain facts that he feels Perche is not aware of. The Church of St. John the Baptist is a death trap because it is in such poor shape and is ready to collapse. The pastor Father Thomas J. Kenny does not realize how dangerous the situation is. The church itself cost double its value, as is the case with many Catholic institutions in the city. This injustice can be stopped by giving the work of building to the lowest bidder. Some of the clergy are...

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Blanc's favor of the 8th has been received; they acquiesce to his proposition. The young lady will be received at the rate of their prospectus which they enclose no enclosure at $270 per annum. Blanc is to accept their grateful acknowledgments for the manifestation of his interest. :: VI-1-e A.L. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Not being able to meet the last payment on their building, they Visitation Sisters beg Perché's aid. She understood when speaking to Perché about undertaking to build, that he intimated a willingness to lend them funds should they need them. The first half of the demand of 3000, fell due August 28 with the second half payable November 1. They will pay any interest Perché deems proper. If Perché does not have so much to lend, perhaps the Ursulines would let them have it. They have a prospect...