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Scope and Contents Brent wrote Clarke on the 28th that Wise had not provided funds up to that time to meet his cheque; Brent was told this morning that the money will be paid. Current municipal elections have Brent disgusted because for years he witnessed a mixture of patriotism and whiskey at the 4th Ward Polls. The people of Washington are in a fog as to how the great struggle is progressing and General Grant will be also if he sticks to the Chickahominy Swamps. New Yorkers are better informed than...

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The book "An Old New York Family" is not yet ready. They will fill Edwards' order as soon as it is published. :: XI-2-b TYPED 1p.

Scope and Contents He asks McMaster's advocay in the cause of total abstinance. As there are strong efforts by both the clergy and the laity to stop intemperance, he thinks the assistance of the Catholic press would make the movement more effective. A short time ago a temperance meeting took place at the Cooper Institute where Rev. Dr. Edward McGlynn delivered a lecture. Such meetings were proposed to be held at stated periods and he hopes that the Journal will lend a helping hand in mentioning such...

Scope and Contents During Odin's last trip to Savoy he manifested to Father E. Guillet, archpriest of Aix-les-Bains, his desire for subjects. For some time Bret has been busy training well-disposed young men for the foreign missions. They all belong to poor families and it costs a great deal. He has just bought a house and land at the side of his church. If Odin could procure some assistance for him, he would train a greater number of pupils and send them to him when they have examined their vocations...

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Breton offers an article for the Ave Maria entitled "The Story of Maggie". :: X-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Breton submits an article entitled "The Lost Chord". :: X-3-k A.L.S 1p. 16mo.

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Breton submits an article which the editor of The Month advised her to send Hudson. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Bretonnière has just been struck a cruel blow by fate. Because of illness, his sight is so weakened that he cannot work as a type setter. Without relatives and friends, he is reduced to returning to his family but he is without resources. He asks Blanc's aid in the name of his mother who would die if she knew his sad state. :: VI-1-a A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He regrets very much not having been able to visit with Odin during Odin's stay at the seminary. He is a deacon and in a few weeks will be a priest. He enjoys the best health, and the most robust temperament. He has always wanted to follow the missionaries who have come to see them, and Odin's visit in particular made a profound impression on him. Many times he has heard about priests of certain American dioceses living in concubinage and drunkenness. He wonders if the communications are...

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The committee of the Waterbury R.C.T.A. and B. Society have instructed him to acknowledge the receipt of McMaster's letter of Feb. 29 and to inform him of their pleasure in having McMaster lecture on St. Patrick's Day. They also agree and accept his terms. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Breul is sending some information about Denis Giroud, son of Francois and Francoise Valandru, born at St. Simporien-de-lay on July 28, 1760. He left his native country at the age of 22, prevented by the refusal of his parents, from contracting the marriage he wished to make, saying they would never see him again. Since leaving home he wrote only once to his mother from Santo Domingo telling her that he was in a very rich position and that he would send her everything she needed. He left...

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Brewer sends McMaster $3 as his subscription fee to the Freeman's Journal. He also sends $5.40 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. He promises to say the Hall Mary daily for the Missions and asks that his paper be mailed to his new residence on North Main St., Springfield, Massachusetts, after June 23. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Onahan's letter to the Director-General is acknowledged, and shall be forwarded to Colonel Davis in Washington.

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Three years ago Briand entered the Grand Seminary of St. Brieuc. He received the ecclesiastical habit and the tonsure there. St. Brieuc has numerous priests and he thought he could be more useful in a country where priests are needed. He has revealed his plan to the Superior who assured him that a letter would be accorded by the Bishop and advised this approach to Odin. :: VI-2-g A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father Joseph Prachensky, S.J. Prachenski who left here for New Orleans 20 days ago rendered Briant a great service by replying to a letter he had sent him at New Orleans about a week ago. It was to give Briant information about the account of a German, Henry Menken who left on the same boat as Prachenski. Menken was manager of a wood yard belonging to Briant's son and the Messrs. McHattan . Menken had bought a one tenth interest in this wood yard which he was to pay for on the 6th and he...

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If Bric intended that his paper should be published, he would comply with Hudson's request. Perhaps it is too soon to speak so fully of Father John Bapst, S.J.. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Having learned with satisfaction that the erecting of an Orphan Asylum and Hospital in Newark is in contemplation by Father Louis Cartuyvels, the Mayor and the City Council ask that the Sisters of Charity be permitted to control the institutions. They pledge their moral and physical energies to the promotion of its success. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Brick asks McMaster to please report at the former's office and file application for a license under the excise laws of the United States. Transaction of any business without a license will subject McMaster to a penalty of three times the amount of the License Tax. ` N.B. Wholesale and retail dealers are required to state the amount of their annual sales. :: I-1-m Printed notice, unsigned. 1p. 12mo.

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Brideg, as superior of the grand seminary of Nancy, attests that Francis Kemper, born at Montainville, Meur, the Aug. 29, 1849 has passed a year and a half in their house during which he passed a year in the course of philosophy and 4 months in that of theology. During that time he conducted himself well and his work satisfactory and this Brideg attests by this certificate. :: II-5-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Receipt for $100 for a fire-proof safe. :: VI-2-a A. Receipt S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Brière, singer at St. Martin Church, asks about Father Giles F.? Martin, formerly of this church. Having been the singer for about 8 months in the time Martin was there, with the condition that the trustees pay him 20 piastres a month and that Martin would pay him fees from burials and services, he asks Blanc to help him with Martin about this. Father Julien Priour said that he told about this request on his trip to New Orleans and that Blanc viewed it favorably. Also Alfred Bienvenu,...

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Bonniot is authorized to marry Jean Guzman and Mathilde Baham, both of St. Tammany Parish. :: V-4-m A.D.S. 1p. Folio

Scope and Contents It must appear strange to Perché that he has not received the details which he requested about their lawsuit. Despite her diligence she has been unable until now to obtain the settlement of their judgment. Upon the death of her father in 1870 some children, whom the French law considers natural, instituted a lawsuit. An appeal will be pleaded on the 15th. Now, an attack is being made at New Orleans and Joseph Lombard, their attorney, has asked for several documents which are indispensable to...

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He found Edwards' overcoat and will send it. He had a hard time but finally located it. He asks Edwards to let him know whether he received it. :: XI-2-l Postcard, signed

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He received Edwards' card about the overcoat and hopes Edwards has found it by this time. He has the receipt for the ooat. :: XI-2-l postcard, signed

Scope and Contents As Perché suggested, he wrote to Bishop Francis Xavier Leray and to Father Gustave A. Rouxel . Our Lady of the Rosary is presently served by Father Jean Baptist Bré Lebret, and Brindejonc is convinced that he will do a good job there. Rouxel says that he will be given a parish that will agree with his delicate health. He may know enough English to serve a mixed parish. He has a priest with him of whom he has already spoken. He wishes to accompany him. He is about 64 but robust. He will write...

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Being ill and far away from his country, Brindjonc calls on Blanc's generosity to leave a place where the climate is not suitable. Mr. Gerard, contractor for St. Augustine's Church took notes for 1, 2, and 3 years, receiving from Brindjonc one due December 6, 1845. Brindjonc asks Blanc to pay the note to Mr. Delaune, the bearer of this letter. :: V-5-d A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Brindjonc swears that Gerard is indebted to them by privilege in the sum of $800 and further in the sum of $1000 in two notes of Blanc at 2 and 3 years with interest at 6 percent. Gerard is about to receive, and dispose of, from Depouilly or Blanc, the amount in cash or notes, for the erection of a church upon which they have a privilege of workmen in order to deprive them of the same, wherefore Brindjonc prays that a writ of sequestration be issued. Louis R. Courtin certifies the above....

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When they met at Harbor Springs, Michigan, Edwards promised to send him a catalogue of dramas suitable for students. He new writes for the catalogue as he must begin his search early. Most of the plays published at Notre Dame have been presented by the lads. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 1p.

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If the Society could send him those things on the list of application he would be much obliged. He has some missions, especially the Mexican that are very poor and in these the priest takes everything along. St. Mary's, Las Animas, Colorado, is a mission of his where he says Mass on two Sundays of the month. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 1p.