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He invites Brownson to give a lecture before the New Haven Young Men's Institute any convenient time in the fall or winter. The people of New Haven are desirous to hear Brownson of whom they have heard so much and know so little. He may feel assured of the fact that he shall lecture to the most intelligent audience that the city can afford. :: I-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Flagler submits a article for publication. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents He encloses an article from the Johnson, Mo. Weekly, which states the reasons why Protestants reject the books of the Scriptures, termed by them the "Apocrypha". He is aware that Protestants assert that the Apocrypha were rejected by the Jews. He has never before heard it alleged that St. Jerome or St. Epiphanius rejected them. Origen may have said and done many things which the Church did not approve but even so this is not sufficient evidence to say they were not canonical. It is hard...

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One dollar enclosed for Count De Mun. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He sends the obituary of Father Helen S.J. hoping that McMaster will have space in the Journal to publish at least the facts of his life. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Flanders cancels his subscription to the "Freeman's Journal", and wishes a bill sent to him. He shall remit the amount promptly. He did not preserve a copy of his letter of June 5 to McMaster, and desires the return of this letter or a copy of it. He will pay the expense of copying and postage. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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McMaster's photograph reminded her that her husband remarked a few days ago that he had not yet accumulated the receipt of it, and lest he should defer it any longer, she takes upon herself the liberty of thanking him for so great a favor. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 16to.

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Flanigan encloses $1 for the Pope. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 16vo.

Scope and Contents Flat Head does not desire to take any part in the controversy between the Catholic Indian Bureau and a writer in the "Journal", P. H. D. Abbe J. B. Brouillet lived at Doctor White's house at no expense in Washington, and at Providence Hospital says Mass for his board, so he is not under much expense. Chas . Ewing, Indian Agent, has a large office and several clerks, yet he fails to understand why the Indians receive so little of the plunder. To stop this scandal, he asks if it would not...

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Fleming expresses his heartfelt sorrow upon hearing of the death of McMaster's wife. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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At the instance of Bishop Portier, Fletcher has published an english translation of L'homond's Latin Grammar. Portier has ordered many as text at Spring Hill College. It has been suggested that Timon would be equally desirous of introducing it into his college. Fletcher is to be addressed at Jefferson College, St. James, Louisiana. It is 50 cents. 600 or 700 copies remain of the small edition.` A.L.S.` On the same paper:

Scope and Contents Flick feels Brownson to be sufficiently interested in the work of the American Catholic Historical Society to warrant him to ask his cooperation in the practical work of the Society. Flick is chairman of the Committee on Publications, which is in charge of the publication of volume 3 of the Records. As they have yet no publication fund, they are compelled to bring out their volumes by the aid of advertisements. He asks Brownson to get him a reliable young man or woman to solicit for him in...

Scope and Contents Flick thanks Brownson for his efforts and sends a scale of prices. When they first tried to secure advertisements, the price was $25 a page; but the agents would not take the work at less than $50 a page, and so they went up to that figure. So far they have got about $700 worth of ads. Some of the firms in Detroit that advertise in similar publications are Peter Dedricks, Jr., Van Leyen Co., L. F. Kilroy Co., Anthony Gsebold, John Finn, Academy of the Sacred Heart, Detroit College. They...

Scope and Contents The American Catholic Historical Society, through its committee on Hall, is at present trying to raise a Hall Fund, and proposes to employ a competent person as solicitor. It also contemplates publishing its "Records" in the form of a quarterly, and the committee on Publications is also looking for a solicitor. The committee on Library and Cabinet is looking about for a librarian, to whom they propose to pay a small salary at first. It has occurred to some that one person might combine the...

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Floczynski is the carpenter who erected the building on the west side of the river known as the German Catholic Church. There are $240 coming to him; there seems no prospect of payment and now Father Edward Van Paemel is called away from them. Floczynski is poor, his family is sick and he must have money. He intends to sell the church on execution for his work but asks Lefevere to do something for him in order to avoid that painful thing. :: III-2-i L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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Flood has canvassed San Francisco for the Monitor and is now beginning a canvass of the rural areas. He inquires if he might canvass for the Ave Maria should Brother John Chrysostom, C.S.C. not come to San Francisco. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Flood thanks Hudson for speaking to Father-General Edward Sorin, C.S.C. about readmitting him to the community of Brothers. He has no desire to re-enter the community in another province. During his last year at Notre Dame when he was ill he was looked upon as a burden and with contempt by many members of the community. Flood intends to repay the community the expenses incurred in allowing him to travel to San Francisco. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Flood has been advised by his confessor to return to Notre Dame and his vocation of being a brother. He asks Hudson to speak to Father Sorin, C.S.C., in his behalf that he might begin religious life anew. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Flood has received Brownson's circular and is pleased with the project. He acted as agent for the Review and regrets that Brownson was insuficiently appreciated by the Catholics community. He hopes the enterprise will be successful and that enough subscriptions are received. He sends an order for three copies to be mailed to him, payment to be made on receipt, and expects other orders after the book appeared. A friend has asked him to inquire how many subscriptors he would have to obtain to...

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Flood thanks Brownson for his favor and explained that the subscriptions to Brownson's works were cancelled because he has given up his Catholic book business, because of insufficient patronage. He has given his subscription lists to C.A. Waldteufel. He offers, out of his admiration for Orestes A. Brownson, what assistance he can to his son. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Flood sends McMaster $75 on account, and also has just sent a cane, by Wells-Fargo, a gift of a few of McMaster's friends here San Francisco. The gift is in appreciation for the Manly course McMaster has pursued in his defense and advocacy of the Catholic religion in America. P.S. Flood asks that a bound copy of the last volume be sent to him. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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On her return from the studio she found Hudson's letter. How kind Hudson is to recall and pencil the funeral sermon for her sister. Should she prepare the design for the title page? She will send a poem that Sister Mary Sienna, C.S.C. wrote. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.

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Sister requests Hudson say Masses for her intention. She asks where she might get the numbers of the Ave Maria for the last two years bound. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Sister is sending Hudson a book, "Ames' Alphabets", which contains letters that surpass any that she could conceive. Sister Mary de Pazzi, C.S.C., sends regards. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.

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Florentine thanks Hudson for the photo of the painting of the Crucifix. The photograph is so excellent that she would like to order a large number of them. She would be pleased to handle the remodeling job for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Sr. Florentine shall start her designing work for Hudson next week. A certain lady who requested some Masses said in a Novena previously now asks that the Novena close on the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. She wishes only Hudson to say the Masses. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Sr. Florentine thanks Hudson for the kindness that he has shown them. Miss Begley who requested some Novena Masses to be said for her intentions encloses $10 for this purpose. She asks Hudson several questions regarding the work that she is doing for him. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Sr. Florentine encloses her first idea of a design for the cover of the Ave Maria. She feels that before doing further work it would be best to speak to Hudson. He could ascertain with Father-General Edward Sorin and Professor Luigi Gregori whether or not the picture of Loretto is correct. Included also is a design for the Youth Department. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.

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Sr. Florentine thought of making a new design but decided to retouch the original and then let Hudson decide what should be done. Sister Mary Mildred is sorry she did not see Hudson while she was visiting St. Mary's. Florentine wishes to know what Hudson thinks about the representation of the Translation of the House of Loretto, and to have Father-General Edward Sorin and Professor Luigi Gregori examine it. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Sister Florentine regrets to learn that her design was not satisfactory. The changes that are to be made are negligible; a few crosses omitted would make the design legible in the opinion of the engraver. Sr. Florentine is sorry to hear of the accident that befell Father-General Edward Sorin :: X-2-l A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.