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Scope and Contents Last August Alemany notified Perche that he had sent to the Holy See three names worthy of the office of coadjutor for the Archdiocese of San Francisco , namely, Father William Fortune, President of All Hallows College, Dublin, Bishop Thomas Foley of Chicago, and Father John Prendergast . The Cardinal Prefect has directed him to send a third name, Prendergast having been disposed of. The Bishops of the Province met him on the 16th and concurred in recommending Bishop William Henry Elder of...

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Alemany expects to spend a day or two in New York City prospecting. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The agent in Barcelona has received the box of books. Alemany should have written before, but he was very busy translating into Italian the life of a saintly Dominican Sister, much like that of St. Catherine of Sienna, who he hopes will be canonized. Alemany wants to know how much he owes. He might have to purchase some little property adjoining their Dominican Church called El Pilar, where he hears confessions. Several young men have called asking to be received. He has a novice master...

Scope and Contents Alemany thanks Blanc for his letter of March 8. Alemany became acquainted in Kentucky with Father Peter J. Lavialle Labialle and he seemed to be a very good priest. Lavialle seemed to be the guardian to Bishop Benedict Joseph Flaget, S.S. some time before Flaget's death. He was then editing the Catholic paper of Louisville; he is now president of St. Mary's College, Lebanon. Bishop Martin John Spalding and Bishop John McGill no doubt know him well. If Bishop Augustus Mary Martin of...

Scope and Contents Alemany has petitioned the Sacred Congregation for the division of his diocese and the erection of a new See, comprising all that protion north of the 39th degree and having Marysville for its see. Or, a new diocese north of the 38th degree, 20 minutes and east of the Sacramento River with the see at Sacramento . Marysville has some 8 or 9000 inhabitants; Sacramento has double the advantage and population. He has recommended for the new see: Father James Croke, his Vicar General; Father...

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At a meeting of the Bishops of Alemany's province, they asked the Holy See to grant him a coadjutor and sent the following names to Rome: Bishop John Joseph Kain of Wheeling, Bishop William Hickey Gross, C.SS.R . of Savannah, and Bishop Stephen Vincent Ryan, C.M . of Buffalo. To these they have added Alemany's Vicar-General Father John Prendergast who might be put in third place. Alemany asks Perché to send his news on the above to Cardinal Simeoni. :: VI-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Alemany would be very thankful if Blanc would give him information about the morals and conduct of F. Brunet, that young man who lived with Blanc at the end of 1841. Alemany cannot see how, if he was destined to be a clergyman, Blanc did not keep him for his diocese or why Brunet did not make application to some other place. If Blanc will give Alemany some information about it, it will keep stronger in his memory the kindness of Blanc and his house in Alemany's passing through New Orleans...

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He would be happy to welcome Father Michael Gualeo if Purcell believes him sincerely good. He would not adopt him entirely until better acquainted with him. Father T. J. Smith found a good spot in the mountains of Columbia and does much good Allemany is grateful to Purcell for Smith. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He wrote to the Sister Superior at Tarragona pressing Edwards' request for a souvenir of Bishop Domenech. She can send him a silk cassock but no mitre. Alemany will try to get the cassock to Edwards. There must be some mitre of the bishop in Pittsburg. Alemany left several old mitres of his and many letters in San Fransico. He directs Edwards to write Father George Montgomery for them. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The Prefect of Propaganda has asked him to inform him on the laws of the states on marriage and their enforcement. Knowing no other way to get his information he asks McFarland to let him know these facts about Rhode Island and Connecticut. :: I-1-c L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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How will she thank Hudson for the souvenir which they have just received? She prays that Notre Dame will receive what they desire: good postulants and a large number of students and charitable friends. A more glorious Notre Dame is coming from the disaster. :: X-2-f A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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He returns the precious letters written by Father Stephen T. Badin in 1834 within the territory of the present Fort Wayne diocese; they did him good service. Most people will appreciate the important services Edwards is rendering coming historians in due time. Edwards should continue his good work. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 1p.

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Edwards' note from New York gave him much pleasure. He writes to thank Father Walsh in advance and acquaint him with the date set for his lecture. :: XI-1-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The "New York Freeman's Journal" of the last four years is now with the bookbinders. Edwards may expect it in a few weeks. Alerding asks for a few more of the indulgenced rosaries.

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The 24 volumes of the New York Freeman's Journal will be shipped by frieght to Edwards.

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He intends to visit Notre Dame in the summer and to see Edwards personally. Having erected a boys' school and hall they are anxious to give entertainments, but are at a loss to know what plays to select. He asks Edwards advice. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 2pp.

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"The Corsican Brothers" is a very fine play but he has the time nor ability to change it to suit them. The committee thanks Edwards for his interest. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 1p.

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Bishop Francis S.M. Chatard, too busy, asks Alerding to answer Clarke's letter asking information about his predecessors. Alerding will send the "Diocese of Vincennes" which he hopes to have in print by the first of September. Bishop Chatard wishes to express his interest in Clarke's work. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He sends a letter of recommendation from the Bishop of Autun and asks for a private audience no enclosure. His address is at Mr. Bonnefonds?, restaurant keeper. V-5-l - A.L.S. - French - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}

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Alesmonière received Blanc's letter of February 28. The letter of introduction to Father Annet Lafont earned him a welcome from this priest; he hopes he will be able to settle in New York. He had written from Tennessee? to Mrs. Alesmonière and Mr. Boulloz but the slowness of the mail kept them from news regularly. He thanks Blanc for telling him about the letter of Boulloz, his father-in-law. :: VI-1-a A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.

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He thanks Perché again for his letter of recommendation to Bishop Patrick A. Feehan of Nashville. He waited a month, but was unable to obtain an audience with Feehan. He has now come to the North in hope of meeting success in his project, and he asks Perché for a letter of introduction to Archbishop John McCloskey of New York. :: VI-2-o A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.

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Their representative who took her subscription for membership in the Soldiers Society, including a portfolio of her Personal Military and Civil History, is no longer in their employ. It will be necessary for them to deliever same by express. :: XI-2-f L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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A receipted bill for 200 dollars? for an organ for the Daughters of the Cross ?. :: VI-1-m A.D.S. French 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Nothing surprised Sister so much as when Father Olivier Bré burst into reproaches, all of which proved his avarice. Bré said that Sister does not pay him for Masses. Bré says that he is not their pastor nor their almoner but the pastor of Marksville. It is as well to be without a priest, as to have one such as Bré. It is in Leray's power to take Bré away. Bré refused to hear Sister's confession this evening. Bré does not count the 4½ months of board, washing, ironing and mending his clothes...

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Sister begs Leray not to censure Father Olivier Bré on account of her letter of yesterday. Bré apologized through Father Chauvin; he promises to keep on better terms with them. :: VI-3-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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In accordance with Onahan's invitation, Brother Alexius appoints Brothers Cajetan and Isidore as representatives of the College to the Catholic Congress to be held in Baltimore. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Enclosed is the Report of the Joint Committee of General Assembly of Maryland. Brother Alexius would like it published in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

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This year they are giving attention to buildingup a department of history and she writes for information as to books for Catholic schools. :: XI-2-f A.L.S. 1p.

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In response to Onahan's invitation, Brother Cajetan and Isidore will represent Mt. St. Joseph's College at the Catholic Congress to be held in Baltimore Nov. 11 and 12, 1889. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. lp. 12mo.

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In answer to the letter, he begs to state that they have already promised to other institutes whatever they shall be allowed to leave in this country of their Education exhibit. He regrets to be unable to comply with the request. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 1p.