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Scope and Contents He asks for permission and faculties for Father A. Damen,, S.J., of Chicago, to conduct a mission there in August or September., He invites Lefevere to come at that time to confirm, to bless the, enlarged church and to consecrate the cemetery. An additional lot to, cost $500 for church enlargement is needed. About September the new, church in Manistee, Michigan will be finished. Lefevere is invited to, bless it and to tour the northern missions, to confirm during the time of, the Jubilee. `...

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Allgayer encloses a notarized statement from his physician, Dr. Charles J. Hempel of Grand Rapids. Allgayer testifies to Hempel's good character, and requests dismissorial letters. He blames his poor health on the great hardship of the missions and the climate. ` A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo. ` Enclosure:

Scope and Contents Allgayer has been waiting anxiously the last 7 weeks for the priest Lefevere promised to send to take his place. He is in poor health, unable to attend his out-missions. In Muskegon he can do nothing since the congregation did not finish the church. They refused to support him until the church is finished. Besides the congregation refuses to give the deed to the new property since Lefevere has once before mortgaged the church property, which mortgage they say they will never redeem. Allgayer...

Scope and Contents The deed of the additional church lot is not recorded in the Register's office. Allgayer, after learning instructions, did not know this because of absence on the mission for 7 weeks. Not being entirely paid for, and having read the bishop's letter, one of the principal men says they will send the deed to the bishop if a regular deed can be got. Allgayer is shamefully abused for informing Lefevere of their past attitude. As long as Allgayer remains, the church will not be finished, and he...

Scope and Contents Allgayer has been unable to get means to furnish a house in Berlin, Michigan and has been obliged to go to Muskegon, Michigan where there is a priest's house. Catholics at Berlin are a hard set; he must pay hotel charges whenever he goes there; his promised salary is unpaid for over 3 months. Being all farmers, they can as easily attend Mass on week days as on Sundays. Allgayer, asks Lefevere's permission to say 2 masses on Sundays in Muskegon to accommodate its congregation. Also to have a...

Scope and Contents Allgayer sends $7 as Propagation of the Faith collection in the town of Wright, Michigan. On July 1st the note which St. Mary's Congregation in Grand Rapids gave him for his salary of $190 is due. He saw the Committee a few weeks ago about it, and was told that most of the congregation would not pay old debts, but if they got another priest, they would support him. He must himself pay a note July 1st. He hopes Lefevere will approve a plan to have a lawyer collect, and to sell at public...

Scope and Contents Allgayer is disappointed in Lefevere's last letter as regards his missions. Lefevere a year ago promised to send a priest, but although four priests have arrived at Detroit since then, no help has been given. Allgayer estimates the distance from place to place in his territory, which is so great, that Catholics in need of a priest do not know where or how to find one. Consequently many die without the sacraments, and others are denied the opportunity of making the Jubilee. :: III-2-k A.L.S....

Scope and Contents Since Allgayer has received no answer to his request for a priest to take over his missions, he suggests that the parishes at Wright and Croton be taken care of by Grand Rapids this summer, so that he might stay at Muskegon to attend Lake Shore stations. If not, Allgayer requests an exeat since the burden is too heavy, and he refuses to bear the responsibility of loss of faith to so many persons. There are 130 families in Muskegon since the mills have commenced to run. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 2pp....

Scope and Contents Since Berlin Michigan is most convenient for attending the rest of his mission Allgayer has rented a house. He asks permission to say Mass on week days and keep the Blessed Sacrament there. He recommends the Congregation at Muskegon Michigan to Lefevere's special care. It is large and there are other stations, White River, Pent Water, Pere Marquette, Manistee, Dam, and others. Besides they are willing to build a Catholic school. He requests Lefevere to send him the money collected by Father...

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Allgayer avails himself of the opportunity offered by his Rector to inform Lefevere of his approaching ordination. He will receive Minor Orders on June 1, and the Subdeaconship the following day. :: III-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Allier sends in duplicate the address of Marie C. Portier, a servant at New York, from whom no news has been received since 1856. Odin had promised to gather some information. He also sends a letter for the French consul at New York whom he asks to make some inquiries. It will be better received coming from Odin. Enclosed is a slip of paper with Portier's box number, in care of A. Corroyer. :: VI-2-g A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.

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Allies submits "A True Story". She thanks Hudson for the notice of her "Leaves From St. Augustine". :: X-3-h A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Would Hudson like a serial from the Countess Ida Hahn-Hahn? Perhaps a few words from Hudson would help the sale of Allies' last two books. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Allies writes that her father wishes to thank Hudson for the favorable notice Hudson gave his book and for the copies of the Ave Maria. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Allies wishes the manuscript to remain as it is. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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They ask Blanc to depute a priest to come to their school at 83 St. Louis Street to prepare a few young ladies to receive their First Communion. :: VI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Among the numerous ancient and modern histories published since the report of the Committee of Seven inaugurated the plan the text-books by Professor West have taken the lead. They list the superior features of the books. :: XI-2-i TYPED 1p.

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Announcement of West's Modern History. :: XI-2-g Printed postcard

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Almans has just finished some photographs of Father William Ronan, and thinking McMaster might feel interested, asks him to call to have a pleasant chat and look at the photos. :: I-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Mrs. Bowen's address is Abondale, New York. The Archbishop directed one of his priests to send an old mitre. Father John M. Toohey will replace Father Daniel Spillard at the Novitiate. Father Peter Hurth goes to Austin. She tells the obediences of some of the Sisters. Father Stanislaus Fitte is director of the Scholastic and will reside in the Old Men's house, but they say he does not want the office. Fathers Spillard and Peter Franciscus are missioners and will live at Watertown, Wisconsin...

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Hudson's sermon impressed her. Sister Gertude C.S.C.? said is seemed as if Our Lord Himself spoke. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She received all the postals and thanks him for the blessing. They have had startling changes. Father Andrew Morrissey, C.S.C. is succeeded by Father John W. Cavanaugh, C.S.C with Father Thomas Crumley, C.S.C. vice-president; Father William A. Mooney C.S.C. director of studies; Father James J. French C.S.C. President at Cincinnati. Father Timothy Murphy C.S.C. has Sorin Hall, Brother Emmanuel, C.S.C. goes to Portland. Morrissey gets a year's vacation and goes to Europe and the Holy Land and...

Scope and Contents She thanks him for his letter. Sister F. sends her warmest good wishes. It is not certain about Father General Edward Sorin, C.S.C. going to Europe. At first Sorin was not clear about the approbation of the rules of the Sisters of Holy Cross but now he sees better. Father Thomas E. Walsh C.S.C. made a great speech in town on the 30th. Brother Felix has charge of giving the boys the books from the library. Bishop Caspar H. Borgess of Detroit visited Notre Dame for a few days. They have...

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Father General Edwards Sorin, C.S.C. and Father Peter Franciscus C.S.C. are starting from Rome on the 11th. Franciscus will replace Bp. Peter Dufal C.S.C. as Procurator General. She asks that Edwards do all he can to make a bishop of men here. That property that Franciscus was to see about in Luxemburg is given up. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She hopes Edwards will manage to make out a pleasant time. Sister Felicia, C.S.C. showed her the rules confidentially; the Bishop has nothing to do as Edwards stated — the Mother General and Ecclesiastical Superior apply to the Propaganda in all cases. Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C. is solid for life. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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She will not give any message to Mother as she would be hurt at Edwards' not writing to her. Father General Edward Sorin, C.S.C. is quite poorly. He left with Fathers Alexis Granger and Thomas E. Walsh and Sisters Felicia and Agnes for Marquette. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She is glad Edwards is having such a pleasant time. Sister Felicia has often said she hopes Edwards won't like it too well and remain altogether. Edwards will come back liking Notre Dame better than ever. They got their obediences. There were few changes. Some think Mother Superior will be elected General of Sisters of Holy Cross, others Mother Annunciata. Father General Edwards Sorin, C.S.C. said he was delighted to meet Edwards and George Rhodius in Paris. Father William Corby is...

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Father General Edward Sorin, C.S.C. , who is giving a retreat at St. Mary's Convent , asked her to write to Edwards to say that he would be obliged if Edwards would say to Mrs. Dunbar that he awaits her word to commence at once the memorial chapel dedicated to the Sacred Heart. Mrs. Dunbar ought not to let go this opportunity. It will be a consolation to her on her death bed. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Sister expresses concern over Hudson's poor health. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The results of the election will please Edwards. She gives the names. Mother Augusta has gone to St. Cecilia's, Washington; M. Proxides to Salt Lake City; M. Lucretia to Ogden. Father General Gilbert Francis, C.S.C. and Father Condon leave for Paris next week. She asks that she hurry Gregori on her five pictures. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 3pp.