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Scope and Contents He feels happy to find an opportunity to express his gratitude for all the trouble of striving to assuage the bitterness that filled his life. He has seen Father John Mary Odin, C.M., his old preceptor. Although conscious of the moral sickness he labored under, Courtin answered in the affirmative when Odin asked if he had been a good boy. Odin told him that Timon was to be elected Superior of the Seminary. Had he been elected two years sooner, Courtin would perhaps be yet in the ...

Scope and Contents Courtin was married yesterday. The doctor of whom Courtin spoke in his last letter, advised it. He prepared by a confession and Holy Communion but instead of finding consolation he has been tortured. He begs Timon to write him and give him advice. He has never found anyone else who knew how to encourage him and console him. He sends his respects to Fathers Odin, Olivier, Paquin, Wiseman, Loisel, and Brands and all his old student companions if they ar still at the seminary. :: IV-3-j...

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The members of the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick's Society, having heard that their pastor Father Edward Van Paemel is about to removed from their midst, beg Lefevere to allow him to remain as pastor. At a general meeting, the society drew up resolutions expressing regret at the removal of Father Van Paemel and asking Lefevere to allow him to remain. :: III-2-i L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Courtney's brother died recently leaving his estate to her and her mother, excepting $1000 which goes to charity. She would like to set up a foundation of Masses at Notre Dame. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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A clipping from The Rocky Mountain News in which Cousin May relates her experiences in going to Notre Dame University :: X-3-c Clipping 1p.

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They shipped the barrel to Washington as per instructions. He hopes it arrived safely. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 1p.

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There are about 50 children in St. Patrick's who have made their first communion and have not yet been confirmed. The people continue to send their children to the godless schools. Even some of the children who made their first communion last month are sent there by their parents. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She thanks Seton for sending his little book on the genealogy of his branch of the Setons. Her father, Colonel James? Seton, would have thanked Seton too. She feels it is a pleasure to be recognized as a member of the Seton family. She regrets that they did not see more of Seton when he was in England. Should he return they hope he will not forget to spare them a week. Mrs. Conventry went to Edinburgh in the autumn. Their two nuns at St. Catherine's Convent there would have been very...

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Onahan is asked to consider the enclosed circular and instructions. Cowardin has visited Cardinal Gibbons; he was selected on the Executive Committee. He asks Onahan's opinion and judgement on matters of committees, and an Arbitration Conference, the time of its meeting, and the sending of delegates to it. (No enclosure)

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Cowley sends McMaster $18.05 in subscription fees to pay his delinquent account for the Freeman's Journal. This account has been carelessly neglected despite the insistence of his wife that he settle it. Mrs. Cowley, a convert, asks McMaster for his photograph since he has been her instructor for several years she hopes the forwardness of her request will be excused. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He sends 23 names and assures McMaster that the prayers will be said. He is trying to get enough names to form two bands, but there are very few Catholics and no priest—Father C.J. Roche saying Mass at Harrisville once every six weeks. His Mother is trying to get up a band for a year. He is only seven years old, but hopes to become a priest. He encloses .69. He lists 23 names. To this is added:

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Cowley sends McMaster $4.44 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. She names 5 new contributors to her group, and calls attention to the proper spelling of her name. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12 mo

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She encloses $5.52 from a band of fifteen for one year, and one contribution of .12. The prayers are promised. She signs herself "John's Mama". She lists the contributors. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Father Charles G. Bolte gave the committee a full statement about the church's indebtedness. Father William De Beaver has interfered. Bolte can do better as he knows the people; if he does not, things will be in a bad way here. :: III-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Because of illness he could not write and thank Hudson any sooner for printing the piece concerning St. Mary's Parochial School. Trouble has come between Father Thomas Scully and his parishoners and Cox would like to have a piece published to show the situation Father Scully is in, and who is in the right. Father Scully went through quite a struggle to build a Catholic school and then the parishoners would not send their children to it. Father Scully compelled them to send their...

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Mrs. Lake is in the city, having been appointed juror on the Board of Awards at the Fair. Would Onahan like to meet her?

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Cox sends a few lines on the painting of the Belgian artist Millet. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Hudson's order will be fulfilled for eighty-six pounds. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Coyle asks that McMaster devote one of the pages of the next week's issue of the Freeman to Memoir of Father Kelly which he encloses. He suggests that the use of the heading as he has it written, will attract the attention of the reader. He states that there are many facts which he alone can give concerning Fr. Kelly's life. He believes such a useful priest, one who has left his mark on the times in which he lived, should not be allowed to pass into oblivion by a mere passing notice....

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Bishop McGovern had asked Coyle to deliver an address at the (Columbian) Catholic Congress. Coyle would like to know what subjects are open for discussion and other information.

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Because of ill health, Coyle will not be able to attend the Columbian Catholic Congress and deliver any address.

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She has thought so constantly of her mother since she has been away from home that she would like Seton to say Mass for her mother. She expects to remain until September as she hopes to be greatly benefitted by the change. Although there is no church she is back in St. Joseph's every Sunday in spirit.

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He sends a sonnet for Hudson's criticism. He sees the Ave Maria every week in the Lyceum office. Coyne's writing seems to have been exhausted. He thinks Maurice Francis Egan will never forgive him. Of Charles Warren Stoddard he has not heard lately. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Hudson will be astonished to hear of Coyne's marriage. He has arranged about some teaching at the University and has entered on his studies for the Irish bar. He will continue to write. Coyne says he is sending a trifle. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Crafts has been traveling through the country in the interest of Sunday Observance. He inserts a printed letter of James Cardinal Gibbons approving the movement, and quotes a talk of Archbishop John Ireland to the same effect. He cites a resolution adopted by many bodies of workingmen to do away with Sunday work in government and railway service. He quotes Father McDevitt of Denver who led a successful drive against saloons open on Sunday. Therefore he recommends the resolution on this...

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A committee of prominent men at the Nicaragua Canal Convention held in June in St. Louis, has decided to offer four prizes, - one to the South, one to the North, one to the Atlantic Slope, and one to the Pacific Slope. Cragin has enclosed the offer to the Southern States. Onahan is asked to serve along with several prominent Chicagoans on the committee to give a prize to the Northern States. The work will consist in reading essays. (No enclosures.)

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Craig got through his examinations all right and is now about to start on the cruise. He tells about the academy and its discipline. He will visit Notre Dame if he can get a leave of absence. He sends his regards to the Crescent Club orchestra. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Bayley's Aunt Craig begs Emma to tell him that she has written to the Bishop and the Doctor, but she has received no answer. The report is that Bayley is to have Harlem church during Mr. Hart's absence. If Bayley accepts the call his Aunt Craig begs that he will favor her with a visit before he takes up his duties, either to help enjoy Robert's presence or mourn his absence. Mrs. Richard Post has added a little female Post to their list of cousins. Miss Sally Ogden is to be ...

Scope and Contents Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey ` Craig sends her aunt's address to Bailey. She hopes Bailey will find her still in Paris. Craig feels badly at the idea of Bailey's going away because when he returns, she feels she will be numbered among the dead. Perhaps Craig may see Bailey in Havre before he returns. ` P.S. Craig meant to send Bailey's life of Bishop Simon Gabriel Brute to her aunt by her brother but forgot. Although blind, her daughter might read it to her; she...

Scope and Contents A review of Brownson's Life of Columbus would induce many of the readers of Cramer's Journal to purchase it. The leading publishers of the country—Harpers, Scribners, Houghton-Mifflin, Griggs, Crowell, Randolph, etc.—have favored Cramer with press copies of their historical and theological publications in his Quarterly. The letter appears on a form letter and advertisement for Cramer's publication, the "Vierteljahrschrift fur das Gesammte Gebiet der Theologie". :: III-3-d A.L.S. 2pp....