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Genin encloses a letter to him from the Indian agent McLaughlin. He thinks McLaughlin attempts to cover up Father John B. Brouillet and the Bureau from shame, and that the amount mentioned is the real sum contracted for by the sisters. McMaster is asked to publish this so that his readers can see the inequality among the missions. P.S. He thinks that McMaster could apply to the Government for the Sisters Contract. The Enclosure:

Scope and Contents It is but a few days since the letter of Father Ignatius Tomazin Sr. appeared in the Freeman's Journal, and already the letter has procured the good Father some $34 from the amount which was announced in Father Brouillet's Annals. Genin believes that the whole matter could bear investigation and so he encloses a copy of the letter which Father J. E. Brouillet has sent to Bishop Rupert Siedenbush of Northern Minnesota and also the letter which Fr. Tomazin has written to himself, Genin,...

Scope and Contents Genin writes immediately after recovery from illness. He has sent McMaster a buffalo robe and a tomahawk plus other Indian curious. He is not yet well enough to write the story of his journey but will send a letter he received from Fr. Tomazin hoping that it will aid the Indian Missions. Genin promises to send the fee for the Journal and asks McMaster to acknowledge receipt of the parcel containing the robe. He gives his regards to McMaster's Rome correspondent and asks to hear from...

Scope and Contents Genin sends McMaster the letter he has written to Miss E. B. Edes and asks him to send it on if he believes it is the proper kind. He has forwarded an account of his western trip and also a copy of a document signed at Woody Mountains regarding the action of Father J.C. Imoda S.J. toward himself. Instead of sending a copy he has sent one of the two originals and asks McMaster to keep it safe as he may need it again. The other originals has been sent to Bishop James O'Connor,...

Scope and Contents Genin upon returning from sick calls has received a letter from the mission priest at Keshena, Wisconsin in Green Bay Diocese, Father Amandus Maschelein and considering the matter important has written McMaster immediately. He calls attention to a notice in Fr. J.B. Brouillet's Annals of January, 1878, stating that the sum of $190.00 was being given in favor of the Keshena mission, or as Fr. Brouillet has spelled it, Kreshena. He encloses a letter from Fr. Marschelein enclosure not...

Scope and Contents Genolin, writing from San Fernando Cathedral, informs McMaster that the news of the appointment of John C. Neraz as Bishop of San Antonio has caused great joy but has also brought sadness. Genolin must now lose his constant companion and advisor after joining wholeheartedly with his confreres to have Neraz appointed. Neraz looks more dead than alive after news of the appointment. He does not wish to be Bishop because he considers himself ignorant and unfit and so he is intending to...

Scope and Contents Genolin thanks McMaster for the dispatch sent him that morning. In reference to the Bishop Elect, of San Antonio, Joannes C. Neraz Genolin feared the effect that the appointment would have on Neraz long before it was announced because Neraz was positive that no Bishop in the province would ever submit his name for consideration. Neraz eagerly looked to the day on which he should be discharged from his burden but meanwhile the clergy and laity were offering prayers for his appointment....

Scope and Contents He had Father E. Buffard send his subscription because Genolin did not have time to write. He hopes to send subscriptions for some American Catholics and others from Liberty. Some Protestants receive the Banner of Light and in the issue of January 7 there was a joking reference to Father Isaac Hecker of New York. He asks that McMaster reply to this attack on the Catholic Church in her troubles because Genolin's lack of knowledge of English handicaps him, and because McMaster is the best...

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Genolin has written Mobile to get all the indications necessary in regard to the late Bishop Anthony D. Pellicer . Meanwhile, he is gathering what he knows of the Bishop's life in Texas. :: I-2-n A.Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Gentry submits a story for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Geoffrion sees that Father Arthur B. O'Neill has written to Hudson about going to Bengal. He would be far better at Notre Dame University because he is a good teacher. Hudson should try to get him to come to Notre Dame. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Ellen C. George sees recorded in the Freeman's Journal of the 22nd of April, the death of her husband, James George, in Vera Cruz, Mexico. She asks for the letter with all the details McMaster has in his possession. She received two letters from her husband - one dated February10, 1865 from Vera Cruz, Mexico; the other dated February 23, 1865 from Mexico City, Mexico. He told his wife he was in good health and would write to her by the next boat. She has been looking anxiously for a...

Scope and Contents The writer urges on the good work in regard to the Holy Father and Victor Emmanuel which was begun the previous week in Georgetown College, and of which he read in the Freeman's Journal. Feeling McMaster's readers would be interested in an account of the mass meeting and the reception tended Archbishop Martin John Spalding of Baltimore and the Most Reverend Prelate on Nov. 24, 1870, the writer describes the meeting, at which the students presented to the guests a check for $500., as...

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Gerlach has arrived in Portsmouth hale and hearty. When the "Scholastic" and the "Catalogue" come out he would like to have a copy. He sends his regards to Mr. Sullivan. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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Sister will purchase the medals Hudson requested when she gets to Lourdes on August 15th. Their voyage from New York to Havre was pleasant, but she doubts if Sister Mary Eugenie will be able to make another sea voyage. She saw Father Victor Hely, C.S.C., yesterday. They have not seen Mother Ascension, because she is in Luxembourg and does not wish her address to be given out. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.

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Sr. Germaine asks Hudson to return the books. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Sister expects to leave tomorrow evening for France. Sister Mary Eugenie, C.S.C. will accompany her. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Doubtless, Hudson is busy preparing for FatherGeneral's golden jubilee. Sister requests the Scholastic magazine be sent to her convent. She would like her work in St. Joseph's Orphanage if it belonged to the Congregation but the present arrangement causes unpleasantness for the Sisters. The Sister in charge thinks she should be changed, but Sister Germaine thinks it would be difficult to find anyone so well adapted for this place. Hudson is requested to ask Brother Edward John...

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Sr. Germaine thanks Hudson for the books with which Father Guendling was much pleased. Her obedience is Sacristan. Sister M. Paula desires to be remembered to Hudson and she unites with Sr. Germaine in wishing Hudson all the blessings of Eastertide. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Sister Mary encloses a notice which she received from the Reverend Superior of the Oratory of St. Philip of Neri, at Draguignan, France, with expressed desire of its propagation. Sister Mary has translated it and has asked permission to ask Hudson to publish it in the Ave Maria. She relies on Hudson's charity and asks for his prayers and blessings. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. crown 8 vo

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Sister Germaine is in St. Joseph hospital recovering from her illness. The doctor says she needs fresh air and exercise to which she adds peace of mind. To be forced to live underMother Ascension is Sister Germaine's greatest cross. :: X-3-e A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Now that vacation has come, and most of the sisters are at home,, they are trying to collect all information about their dear departed, Mother Mother Mary Joseph Walker. Some relate what they know, of her, others give their letters written by her. Before Father Director, Edward Joos went away, he requested Sister to write Lefevere to, inquire if he had some letters, not private, but edifying, that he might, send to keep or copy. The new school is building, it will be something, nicer than...

Scope and Contents She explains some misunderstandings as regards the sending back to Marshall of some of her Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, to resume teaching in its schools. Scarcity of Sisters, their particular work in the community, the lack of cooperation of Father C Frain and Father Desiderius Callaert of Marshall, explain her lack of action, which in no way was meant as disrespect to Lefevere. Their Father Edward Joos, as their Director, has cooperated in their favor. :: III-2-l...

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She expresses the gratitude of her community for the obituary tendered to their late Mother Superior in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She expresses gratitude that the painful message did not come from Hudson. Brother has sent a humble letter of apology end the whole affair is blotted out. :: X-2-j A. L. S. 1p. 12mo.

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Gest would like to know if Hudson intends to use the translation of "Stabat Mater" that he sent. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Gest regrets that he troubled Hudson and hopes that he has recovered from his recent illness. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Gest submits a translation of the "Stabat Mater" for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Gest is glad to learn that the translation of the "Stabat Mater" meets Hudson's approval. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Gest returns the proof with corrections and encloses an omitted stanza. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.