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Scope and Contents Father Benedict J. Spalding has handed Bruyère a letter from Blanc enquiring about a boy supposed to be in Louisville. Bruyère has found Mr. Mazaray 's boy where the father left him about two years ago, in a German family, Mr. Loeffler, a grocery keeper. The boy, about 4, seems hearty and healthy; Loeffler says that if the father dies, he will raise him as his own. Loeffler is a Catholic; some time ago he received $47 from Mazaray. Madame? Kleine wrote to Mazaray to give him all the...

Scope and Contents There is some probability that Bishop Martin John Spalding, accompanied by Bruyère, will soon embark for New Orleans. Spalding some time ago declined Blanc's invitation to spend the winter in the southern climate. He changed his mind and they were to start this week. Navigation is now suspended or extremely difficult. Ice is floating in the Ohio River. Today is milder but Spalding is again uncertain; he had been very unwell for some time. He is preparing to write Bishop Benedict Joseph...

Scope and Contents He profits of the departure of Mr. Charles J.? Maugin to write; he adds his recommendations to those already received concerning Maugin. Maugin has resided about two months here or in Portland; he bids fair to be one day a good clergyman and missionary. When Bishop Martin John Spalding came back from Arkansas he thought himself entirely cured; he is now suffering again of his old complaint, soreness of throat. The cathedral is in "status quo"; the plastering is progressing slowly. If it is...

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The bearer of this letter, John Costin ? has resided here for some time. Business call him to New Orleans, and Bruyère recommends him to Blanc's care. During his stay in Louisville Costin has won the esteem of all. He has taught the negroes catechism on Sunday with a success deserving of praise. He expects to return to Louisville in a short time. P.S. The Bishop will be absent for a few days; he was far from well when he left. :: VI-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents The enclosed letter no enclosure was sent to the Bishop of Louisville. The person concerned is not in the diocese; Bruyère finds that Father Anthony Parret, S.J . was some time ago at Grand Coteau. Blanc can send the enclosed note of his brother Julien Parret to him. P.S. Bishop Martin John Spalding is about to start to the Arkansas Springs; his health is very much debilitated. The Cathedral is progressing slowly; plastering will soon commence. They keep church in the basement. Father...

Scope and Contents Bruyère is the priest from Lyons who received hospitality from Blanc several days ago when he was on his way to Kentucky. To relieve the monotony of this retreat where he is studying English Bruyère offers his services to Blanc during Lent. It was a preaching career that he prepared to follow in France when he was urged to do something not spontaneous enough for him and which may oblige him to return to France. He would be happy to be of use to Blanc. ` A.L.S. French ` On the same paper: `...

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Bryan declines the invitation to be a speaker at the Columbian Catholic Congress.

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Bryan regrets that his paper on "Pauperism - the Evil and the Remedy" is not ready for submission. He asks for a delay of two weeks.

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Bryan's paper, "Pauperism, the Evil and the Remedy" has been delayed by professional matters, but will be forwarded as soon as possible.

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Bryan asks to be excused from furnishing the promised paper, since professional engagements have prevented him from finishing it.

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Bryan accepts the request to prepare a paper on "Pauperism—the evil and the remedy" to be read at the Columbian Catholic Congress. He asks for a copy of the general programme which was mentioned, but not enclosed in Onahan's letter.

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Bryan shall be pleased to accompany Onahan to the Director General's office at the appointed hour tomorrow.

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It will give Bryan great pleasure to say a few words at the opening of the Columbian Catholic Congress.

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If Morrissey cannot come, he should send a substitute. :: XI-2-g Telegram

Scope and Contents Bryant is residing in a part of Florida remote from the privileges of Holy Church, to his deep regret. He is acting as a private tutor to three young men and would gladly remove to any place in Blanc's diocese where he might enjoy the ordinance of religion. Being a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania he is competent to instruct in classical, mathematical, and English learning. At present he receives $500 a year, with board. If there is no opening, he would not refuse to commence a...

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Blanc's letter of March 27 has just come to hand. There is nothing that can compensate for the deprivation of Holy Church and he awaits an opportunity to change his location to one where he may enjoy these privileges. His present engagement will occupy him until November 21. Any information on the subject will find a ready response. His education renders him competent to perform the duties of tutor in a college or principal of a public school. :: V-4-l A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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The communication about which he inquired the other day was from Henry F. Brownson. On his previous communication he had written his place of residence as well as his name, but that communication cannot be found or it would also be sent to McMaster. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Buard asks Blanc to fulfil a promise he made on his last trip here, that of sending Buard a good gardener. He gives Blanc carte blanche as to cost. The man must be sober, industrious, and know the cultivation of all kinds of vegetables sold in the markets and the culture of fruit trees. He would be sure of work all year round with lodging, laundry, and food. If Blanc cannot find someone like this, he is to send someone without wife or family; Buard will keep him at least a few months. ::...

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At the death of Joseph Rouguier Buard was named guardian of one of his half-sisters, daughter of old Rouquier by a second marriage. Now it is Buard's duty to place this child. She is 14 or 15 and has not yet made her First Communion. She cannot stay any longer with the Olivier 's. Buard wanted to put her at Sacred Heart here but they have more than the number allowed. Buard asks Blanc to ask for a place gratis for her with the Ursulines. :: VI-1-f A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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Buchanan says he sent McMaster a brief review of a book of poems published in Cincinnati. He is alarmed to find that it has not been published in the Freeman's Journal up to this date and is concerned as to what has become of it. He wishes to have McMaster inform him through the Journal in a word to"F" if he has received the material and if it is agreeable to him to publish it. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 1pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The excellent service McMaster has rendered to the cause of civil liberty leads him to enclose a remonstrance and requests McMaster's attention to the subject. They are sunk in a dead sea of despotism there. The convention in the midst of despair and under Federal terrorism is the first political movement of the Democracy in Kentucky since the dispersion at Frankfort by _____ Gilbert ?. However, it was a success in numbers, characters, and harmony of spirit and action. They must suffer...

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Miss Buchanan reads the Ave Maria and sends an article for publication in the Ave Maria. She has written poetry but this is the first attempt at prose. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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They could furnish Hudson with an electro of "The Angelus" if he wishes to use it as a premium. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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The nature of their business will not warrent their making a three months contract. The edition of the "Angelus" is limited. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Buchanan sends his "Outcast" along with the picture Stoddard asks for and some other books of his. Stoddard will notice that in "Outcast" Buchanan has treated him as a real friend and borrowed some phrases and ideas. He is sorry he missed Stoddard while he was in London. The autobiography Stoddard speaks of would be a morsel for the gods. Buchanan would be grateful if Stoddard would send something for the new review he is floating. Robert Louis Stevenson has been sending from Samoa...

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Buchanan would be pleased to publish a picture of Father Joseph Damien De Veuster. At present the Buchanan Publishing Company is endeavoring to dispose of the present edition of "Angelus" which is going well. The first edition of five hundred pictures of De Veuster will cost $125. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Buchanan sends a sample of the work of the Chicago Photograph Company. He is the western representative of "The Lost Art Letter Company" and keeps an artist in Chicago. Buchanan makes suggestions regarding prices and types of work. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Buchanan handed the picture to the Chicago Photogram Company. He is obliged to Hudson for giving him option on the picture. The prices of Knight and Leonard are very high; their prices are twenty percent less. He asks the name of a book published by an English priest on the Catholic Church and the laboring class in the 16th Century. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

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Hudson's etching has been received and after comparing it with the photogravure, the company has decided to use the latter in justice to Father Joseph Damien De Veuster, SS.CC.. :: X-3-k Typed L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Buchanan suggests the picture of Father Joseph Damien De Veuster be sold to some one who would arrange with priests through out the United States to establish a memorial window or some taken of recognition. :: X-3-k Typed L.S. 1p. 4to.