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St. John's Normal College shall give all its attention to the Columbian Catholic Congress. The distance from the post office, plus the snow, accounts for the delayed answer.

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Onahan is asked to accept the thanks of (St. John's Normal College) for the invitation and introduction cards to the Columbian Catholic Congress, which will be given early attention.

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He lists the delegates of St. John's Normal College, Danvers, Massachusetts to the Columbian Catholic Congress.

Scope and Contents Cajone hopes that when Perché is altogether recovered he will not forget him. Cajone is sick and destitute since the monthly income scarcely amounts to $6. Cajone gave in his dimission as pastor of Jackson and dependencies because he thought that a creole priest could do much better there. He was quite broken down from continuous riding. It is much better to leave Bayou Grosse Tete to the present incumbents. Father Gutton told, in the presence of Father Delacroix, that nobody can live there...

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Blanc is asked to attend the funeral of Jean Baptiste Cajus who died at 1 A.M. today. :: VI-1-e Printed L. French 2pp. 12mo.

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Statement, and note in Italian. :: XI-2-i Printed form, A.S. 1p.

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Calandri expresses sympathy and condolince to McMaster and his children on the death of Mrs. McMaster. She was the first to welcome the writer when he first came to America. The prayers of that Passionist Community have already been offered for the repose of her soul, with a Mass being said for her. He begs McMaster to keep up his courage. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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At present he finds it impossible attend to Edwards' request. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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His Holiness Pope Pius IX grants by this letter of the Secretary of the Sacred Congregation to Purcell the faculty of delegating the suitable priest of his diocese to bless bells within the limits of the diocese, not excluding the use of water in urgent cases, for ten years. :: II-5-a L.S. and Stamped with Seal Latin 1p. 4to

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The absence of her companions prevents their united acknowledgements on Blanc's feast of the many favors conferred on them at their assemblies and of his partiality to Sacred Heart. Blanc's departure this morning prevented them from expressing this in person. :: V-5-a A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents A memorandum prepared by Caldwell, Civil Engineer and Land Agent at Cordova, Mexico, instructs Maurice to call on T. Robinson Rodgers in New York and tell him Caldwell is in good health and is doing well, but has received only three letters from his wife. Maurice is instructed to tell Mr. McMaster that he approves of McMaster's efforts to find homes in Mexico for their friends, and shall continue his office in Cordova to give information and assistance to emigrants. He will make no...

Scope and Contents Caldwell avails himself of the kindness of Father Peter Lucas, who is going to the city for a little repose after the long and sickly season, to send his sympathy in Blanc's misfortune which confined him to bed. All friends in this parish and Colonel S. Van Wickle hope that Lucas will bring back tidings of Blanc's entire convalescence. Caldwell introduces Ann Howle of Washington City who has accepted a situation as a teacher to the children of Charles Kock. She is allied to some of the most...

Scope and Contents He remembers McMaster's offer to write to the Sisters of Charity of New Orleans on behalf of Caldwell's son. He wrote to his sister, Belle P. Caldwell, now at Oxford Female College in Hamilton, telling her to write to him under the name of Mr. A.S. Van Praag, 17 Abingdon Square, N.Y. City. His letter was sent from the Police Jail at New Orleans, Sept. 17. The boy is to leave for New York on Monday. A son of Van Praag sailed with him at the time. Caldwell asks McMaster to extend his...

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Caldwell learns of the death of Mrs. McMaster and writes McMaster expressing Mrs. Caldwell's and his condolince at McMaster's bereavement. They did not know of Mrs. McMaster's illness nor of the funeral announcement. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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They send a mitre of Bishop Caspar H. Borgess of Detroit for Edwards' collection of memorials. In exchange they would like some fossils or botanical specimens.

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Sale at auction for account of George Pardow: Pew No. 25 in St. Patrick's Church; act before H.B. Cenas, notary public, dated August 25, 1842 to Charles O'Hara. Said pew was adjudicated to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc for $440. Pardow adds that on January 10 he received $430, the full amount of the above less $10 discount. V-5-k - D.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {5}

Scope and Contents Callaert informs Lefevere of the discouraging outlook for a Catholic school. Very few Catholics are in favor of it; some who subscribe refuse to pay. Of the 200 Catholic families, about 45 have paid something; most of these are poor and have no children; those most able and with children refuse to pay. The Committee has resigned because of insults; they are called "the constables of the bishop." Callaert is in poor health and is thinking of returning home. Catholics are meeting to raise...

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Lefevere's advice to let F. Steiner retain a pew to which he has not a right has turned out bad. After many weeks the pew was rented to Michael Conlisk. Having heard this, the Steiner family by arriving early has filled it and refuses to give it up. Unless Lefevere does something, all authority of priest and Committee will cease. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Thomas Rafter has come home from Montreal because the high rate of exchange made it impossible for his parents to pay his board. As he is good in Latin and has a decided vocation to the priesthood, Callaert suggests that Lefevere send him to Louvain where he would be out of danger of the draft. His parents could pay for the voyage, clothing and a little more. Since Rafter wishes to belong to Detroit will Lefevere take him under his patronage? Callaert quotes a letter of recommendation from...

Scope and Contents From the letter he received from Archbishop John Baptist Purcell of Cincinnati, he concludes that he has to go to Rome in person in order to obtain justice and to have his character reestablished. He has already informed Cardinal Alexander Franchi to this effect. As he does not wish to create any further musunderstanding he thinks it best to give Borgess this information. If he thinks it proper please give him an indefinite leave of absence and a letter of recommendation to the Bishops so...

Scope and Contents He regrets he was not home when Lefevere visited Marshall. He was at Stony Creek where he met opposition. The Germans in Marshall are grateful to Lefevere for sending a German-speaking priest. Some are lukewarm, others have left the church. All goes well except they have no school due to the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, withdrawal, especially Sister Ignatia. Application to Father Edward Joos and the Mother Superior at Monroe has been made for the Sisters' return, but...

Scope and Contents He has received Lefevere's letter of Nov. 17. The Sisters of the Names of Jesus and Mary? of Windsor, arrived in Marshall yesterday and intend to depart today. They seem very well pleased with present accomodations. The Mother Superior promises to write immediately to the Superior General and she thinks that Marshall will soon be supplied with a good school Callaert will give a reunion dinner to his neighboring confreres the 24th, and invites Lefevere. Today being Lefevere's 27th anniversary...

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Callaert begs permission to return to Belgium. His good character has been taken away by his successor in Stonycreek, Father Bernard J. Wermers . He had made the same request of the late Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere shortly before the latter's death. He feels neither ashamed nor sorry for what he has done for and in Stonycreek. All goes well in Marshall. :: III-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Hennaert's letter of April 3 was received and from its tone Callaert sees that Hennaert is mistaken. A right judgment cannot be made unless both sides are heard. Being slandered before laymen, Callaert thinks he has a right to defend his character. Thomas Vay, 73 years old and a parishoner, wishes to will his property without any delay without his aged wife's knowledge. Callaert asks Hennaert for advice. He regrets Hennaert's poor health, and suggests a year's rest in Europe. :: III-2-l...

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He is sorry Mother Gertrude has taken Sister Ignatius from Stony Creek. He begs her to send Sr. Ignatius to Marshall with 3 other Sisters. They speak of her here as they do Father Peter Koopmans, with moved hearts and tears in their eyes. As to salary, whatever Mother Gertrude and Father Edward Joos say, Callaert is satisfied. Enclosure:

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Before coming to Monroe, Callaert thought all had been settled between Lefevere and Father Edward Joos in regard to support but he has experienced the contrary. Callaert told Joos that the revenue should be divided equally or almost equally with one who has half of the work to do. If it is not divided that way it will be impossible to live "friendly" together and he would be glad, though he likes Monroe, to be allowed to remain in his missions. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Callaert has twice found the relics of the altar stone of Stonycreek fallen out and on consulting Bouvier found that the stone loses consecration when relics are removed. All goes well with regard to the new church. All approve the plan of Father Dumon's Edmund Dumont church. They are taxed 2 ½%. Mr. O'Conner of Monroe gave $50, several others of Monroe feel interested in Stonycreek's church. The church was crowded; 178 received Holy Communion. It was voted that John Dunn shall be treasurer...

Scope and Contents The blessing of the cornerstone of St. Patrick's Church in Stonycreek will take place on June 26. Ten or twelve priests will be present and Callaert asks Lefevere to attend. Father Louis? Van den Driessche will address the Irish and Father Julian Maciejewski the Germans. Callaert asks Lefevere to allow him to sing Mass on that day within the limits of the new church in a chapel of green branches. If not he fears that one-tenth of the people will not be able to get into the church. They had a...

Scope and Contents Everything turned out well at the blessing of the corner stone in Stonycreek . The collection amounted to $146. Some new German families moved in on account of the new church. Lefevere knows how difficult it is to build a church when everything must be collected among the people and an insignificant accident may destroy the union among them. He loses too much time by going from one place to another, he has 300 families to attend 9 or 10 miles from Monroe. Under the circumstances he believes...