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Scope and Contents She asks his prayers for her sister Melanie who died after a short illness. She does not know how maman can bear the charge of five little orphan children. They are nearly all at home except Sister Vincent, S.M., and Sister Magdalen S.M., who are still in Jackson. She is afraid Sister Margaret Mary, S.M., will not be with them very long. She is more and more delicate and hardly ever leaves the Infirmary. The Sisters of Mercy are all well and ask to be remembered. A.L.S. :: VI-3-b A.L.S. 4pp....

Scope and Contents She asks for Leray's prayers so that she may make a good retreat as the Sisters of Mercy go on a retreat on the sixth. Mother M. de Sales, S.M. and Mother Angela S.M. have been gone for a month to Pittsburgh. They are very much afraid for Sister Vincent, S.M. who has gotten very thin. They have another pastor, Father H. Oberfeld having gone to Jackson. They have two priests at Vicksburgh. Another, Father John H. Wood, is coming in September. Father Philip Huber is their chaplain. They will...

Scope and Contents Having learned from Mr. Martin that Blanc never received a reply to the letter he wrote their Superior General about having the Sisters of Providence in his diocese, Xavier wishes to convey the Superior's gratitude which she expressed to Blanc immediately after receiving his offer. If Mother were here she would express the double regret of not having been able to accept because of the small number of subjects, and of her reply not reaching him. Their Superior, Mother Corbe, S.P ., also...

Scope and Contents He congratulates McMaster on the fearless stand taken by his paper. Feeling that the columns of this paper are open to every subject which promotes the freedom of man he describes a visit to St. Bonaventure's College in Alleghany, New York. The young philosophers he met there, as trained by Father Michael Richoudi, will be able to easily refute the atheists who are so numerous in the States. The writer is English and is happy to find that at this school "cramming" is not tolerated. He...

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The weather prevented Yak from seeing Clarke. The matter Clarke writes about requires him to see Clarke personally. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He begs Edwards! pardon for not writing sooner. Edwards' words of praise belongs more to the singers and orchestra than to himself. He had excellent material to work with and their success was due to the hearty cooperation of the cast. :: XI-2-j L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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They take the liberty of sending a sample copy of Journal of Comparative Neurology and Psychology and hope that it will be placed in the library. :: XI-2-g L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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The organized delegation from Brooklyn, of which York is chairman, will be in attendance at the opening of the (Columbian Catholic) Congress. Onahan may address any necessary information to the Windemere Hotel.

Scope and Contents Father Philip M. Colonel of the Redemptorists stationed at St. Alphonsus in New York has just published a manual of hymns intended to promote congregational singing. The Bishops of the Province of New York in their last Provincial Council held shortly before the Plenary Council of Baltimore expressed the desire that the elements of music be taught in all the schools. They wish that choral or congregational singing would become universal in Catholic churches. The book is well adapted to...

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The same review was sent to other Catholic papers. This was done to make the books better known and because York hardly thought the various Catholic papers reached the same class of readers. Father Philip M. Colonel, C.SS.R. , the author of the book, hoped that Hudson would review it. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Charter beaten. Phelan mayor. Added handwritten note: the tyrannical Charter, the A.P.A. beaten by honest citizens. Phelan democratic candidate for mayor elected. :: XI-1-n Telegram

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Father Augustine F. Hewit absent. All the community sencs heartful sympathy and condolence, will celebrate Masses for Orestes A. Brownson. :: III-3-a telegram 1p. 12mo.

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She sends a Christmas story translated by her from the French language which she asks to be published anonymously in the Ave Maria. Any Payment she receives for this story will be used to help support a destitute friend of hers. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Young is informed that her husband William H. Young and Maryan Powers from Algiers were married by Blanc? in September. Young was married to this man on November 9, 1858, by Bishop John Barry of Savannah, and will send proof of it anywhere. Young sends a letter for Maryan. P.S. Young is informed a man keeps a grocery store in Algiers named Sullivan who was present at the marriage. Note in Blanc's hand on the same page says: On September 20 a dispensation was granted to John Young. :: VI-2-b...

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The bearer of this is Father Thomas Ledwith a worthy and zealous priest of this diocese, compelled by his health to make his appeal for alms in the south. Young hopes that Blanc will permit him to appeal to the Catholics of Blanc's city and diocese. :: VI-1-l A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Copy Portier's letter of April 22 has just come to hand. Father J. O'Connor has just been appointed to Vicksburg but he may apply to Portier again. O'Connor is an ingrate; he has an unconquerable love for strong drink and has been involved in something "contra sextum" in the diocese of Cincinnati when Young received him. Young saw scarce anything of this last while O'Connor was with him. :: VI-1-m A.L.S., Copy 4pp. 12mo.

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Onahan is asked to see Mr. Bonney in regard to the Temperance Congress.

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Archbishop Ireland telegraphed the name of Rev. Ambrose McNulty as a Catholic Editor to take part in the Religious Press Congress under Dr. Simeon Gilbert, but since he did not furnish Father McNulty's address, Onahan is asked for same.

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Young encloses a letter from Bishop Perry requesting information on the (Columbian) Catholic Congress, which he presumes Onahan can furnish.- (T.L.S.) - Enclosure: 1893 May 6 Perry, William Stevens (Episcopal) Bishop of Iowa: Davenport, Iowa to Clarence E. Young: (Chicago, Illinois) Bishop Perry would like to have a programme of the Roman Catholic Congress.

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At the request of President Bonney, Young calls a meeting of the various committees in the Department of Religion to discuss the program of the Religious Congresses, at which Onahan is asked to be present.

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Onahan is asked to send a package of 500 programs, for the newspapers and "Daily Columbian".

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Young sent a package to Onahan to "Hotel Rennert," Baltimore, which was returned badly mutilated. He sent it again this time to "Ebbitt House" (in Washington). Onahan's circulars have all been sent out, and Young is awaiting Onahan's return to complete the list.

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Young is requested by Mr. Bonney to ask Onahan to call and see Bonney as soon as possible.

Scope and Contents He received Hennaert's letter in which he expressed surprise that Young had abandoned his mission Eagle Town, Michigan . Young did not know he was entirely independent of the Precious Blood Fathers until last September. The bishop of Cleveland claimed first right on Young. Young went to Cleveland but the bishop had left for Rome and his administrator knew nothing about it. Therefore his Superior Father Andreas Kunkler, C.PP.S., offered him to the Bishop of Fort Wayne who gladly accepted him....

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Young came last month to Thompson, staying at one of their Mission Houses a few months, if Hennaert is agreeable, to study theology, so necessary in northern Michigan. His Superior of the Fathers of the Precious Blood is present and ordered him to write. :: III-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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As prefect he writes to the professor of rhetoric and moral philosophy. He has little to say except about the weather. There are about a hundred students. He describes the prefects and fellow students. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

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He is grieved to her of Mrs. McMaster's death and expresses sympathy for him and his children. Mrs. McMaster was a fine Christian woman whom everyone loved. He gives his love and a priest's blessing to her children. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 3p. 12mo.

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Young received Seton's letter of the 9th and on looking over the baptismal register he finds in Seton's handwriting: "The 28th day of July, 1871, Seton with the consent of Young baptized John Foster Seton , the son of Henry Seton and and Ann Foster Seton born June 16. Sponsors John Gray Foster and Elizabeth Seton, both of whom were represented by "proxies." Young has never heard from Henry since, but he always said he was a poor correspondent. :: II-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Upon reading Purcell's letter, he concludes that he was soft in not giving Crowley and Flanagan a direct refusal. He told them that it was not his intention to leave Bellefontaine and how they could tell Purcell that he desired to go back to Kenton, he does not understand. He spoke to them kindly and respectfully and on two occasions favored their proposals. He is not fond of changes, and if he does desire one he will apply directly to Purcell. The reason he left Kenton still...

Scope and Contents He informs Purcell that his uncle is visiting him, having arrived yesterday from Washington in the company of Young's brother. Father DominicYoung is on his way to Perry County where he proposes staying for a time before returning to Washington. Young's desire to see the old gentleman is now realized. He looks well, but is quite feeble. He asks Purcell to send a copy of the picture of BishopEdwardFenwick finding the first Catholic family in Ohio. Purcell sent Young's uncle one copy but he...