Scope and Contents Since the question of freedom of worship in state institutions is being agitated again in New York at present, it might be of interest to know how it has been settled in Wisconsin. There the citizens also had to agitate the question for many years before freedom or worship was granted them in the Waukesha Industrial or Reform School. The constitution of the State, in Article I, Section 18, explicitly grants the right to everyone, but the bigots, pleading that the state institution was...

Scope and Contents Hearing that Brownson is the son of the late Orestes. A. Brownson, Goddard addresses him through Thorndike Nourse to ask the full name of his grandfather Brownson, who he believes was a resident of Norwich some time before 1800. Elijah Brownson came to Norwich among the earliest settlers before 1780, and among his children were two sons, Samuel Brownson and Elihu Brownson, who seem to have left Norwich very early, perhaps for Stockbridge, Rochester, or one of the newer towns back from the...

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A god child of Hudson's writes to tell him how pleased he is to have a story dedicated to him. It is the best of all his Christmas presents that he has received. His mother is not feeling too good. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Godson thanks Hudson for the rosary that was given to him. Godson has not been well recently on account of a sore throat. Godson is thankful for the Ave Maria that Hudson sent to him. He wants a copy of Willie Burke. The other friends of his want a copy to read. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Goethals gratefully acknowledges the receipt of the Ave Maria. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Goetz asks McMaster to explain in the Journal the Hibernians and Orangemen and the story of the New York riot for the benefit of the non-Irish. He sends two editorials which drew incitements to bigotry from the riots. P. S. — He has just read in the Journal of the death of McMaster's wife and he expresses his sympathy to McMaster in his sorrow. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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In response to McMaster's advertisement in the Herald for a, young man to act as bookkeeper and clerk, he wishes to apply for the, position, having kept books before. He has the best of references. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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$5 for St. Michael's Society for her family whose names are listed, is enclosed. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The Lourdes Water came this morning. He was at Lourdes nine years ago; he has been an invalid for over two years. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Goldsmith has been an invalid for two years and while he has charge of a large parish he has been kept from doing the work he was accustomed to do there for twenty-five years. Ten months ago he began publishing the Catholic Sentinel with flattering success. When laid up last week, he sent to the office a copy of the Ave Maria with the article on Japanese missions marked, intending to print extracts from it. The manager instead printed the entire article. Since the article was taken from...

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Dr. Gonley concludes Henry's boy is better since he has not heard from Henry. If, so, he shall not stop at Detroit on or about June 1st on his way to Chicago unless otherwise informed by Henry. :: III-3-a A. L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Gonley thanks Brownson for his kind letter of the 19th, and while he thinks well of the objects of the proposed Congress, his occupations will prevent him from taking part in it. Good working men are needed on the committee of organization and none on fancy duty. He regrets that he cannot come in aid, but thinks he can do more good in his field of work. He hopes the undertaking will be successful in every respect, and that it will be given the best ability. :: III-3-c A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Gonley thanks Brownson for his excellent translation of Tarducci's "Columbus". He has read the first volume and part of the second and is much pleased with the clear statement of a most interesting story and with its accurate rendering into English by the translator. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Gonley sends the certificate Henry requires and though he recollects he saw Henry's wound of the temple, he may have made a mistake about the fingers which may have been the third and fourth. If so Henry is to return the certificate corrected and Gonley will write another. He is glad to learn Henry's boy is better. If Henry knows the precise date of the operation, he is to give it also. The certificate dated May 30, 1878 Gonley certifies that in 1862, at the battle of Malvern Hill, Virginia,...

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Several western newspapers pretend the newly elected Senator Francis Kernan from New York is in favor of Free Schools. Is it true that he was opposed to the distribution of the school fund when a member of the New York constitutional convention? McMaster will help Gonner by giving him some information about the matter. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The books which McMaster so kindly sent were gratefully received and are going to be kept from Mother Agatha for a Christmas surprise. If she had not been given Philip's letter this morning, everyone would have been at a loss as to whom to thank. She hopes God will bless him for his kindness to her brother but McMaster should not let him worry about sending the exact story books, for he would not send anything that was not proper. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She regrets that his letter was left unanswered longer than she intended, but she had no time. It must have been delayed, since the books he sent reached her before the letter. Many of their letters have been lost lately, so that they can hardly trust the mails. They are snowed up at least two days each week, and both she and the Mother Superior are afraid he did not receive their notes of thanks for the books. She is enjoying the life of the Blessed Virgin. Sister Teresa wrote her a...

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Sister Gonzaga asks Hudson to insert the enclosed in the Ave Maria. No inclosure. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo

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Good requests an article on the life of Christopher Columbus. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Good submits an article for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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Several weeks ago a manuscript entitled "Carlie" was sent to Hudson with a note by Father Richard Clarke, S.J. The author requests Hudson return it, should it be of no use. :: X-3-i A.Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Goodrich asks that his paper be discontinued because McMaster disregarded his letters telling of some cures brought about by the Lourdes water, while the letters of Mrs. Egan of Woodstock, Ontario were published immediately. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She asks Hudson to say a Black Mass for her intentions at the earliest opportunity. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Gordon was sorry that she saw so little of Hudson, during her recent visit to St. Mary's. Mother Lucretia explained Hudson was ill. George Clark visited her since she returned to Cairo; Gordon finds him agreeable company. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Gordon has settled down in Cairo for the winter. In a letter from Mamie English, Gordon learned of the departure of Mrs. English and her son. Gordon asks Hudson to look after her cousin, William Gordon, who has just entered Notre Dame. She is teaching music. Her father is not opposed to this and Mother Lucretia is delighted. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Hudson must think that she is devoid of common etiquette for not answering his letter of the 21st. She has become a chronic crank and cannot summon sufficient courage to write. She expects to find Father Lambing's production both instructive and interesting. Not long ago she wrote to Fr. General requesting permission to allow Mother Lucretia, C.S.C., to come to Cairo for the holidays. She received a reply but no satisfaction on the subject. If the request is refused she will stop at St....

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Gordon after leaving St. Mary's traveled to Toledo where she visited Julia Burgert . On her way to Cincinnati she saw John and Angela Ewing at Lancaster. The trip greatly benefited Gordon's health. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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The Mississippi and Ohio Rivers at Cairo have reached great height and the annual excitement has seized the people. Every year the people of Cairo must go to the expense of moving their furniture and themselves to higher places to escape the flood waters. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Gordon's planned trip to Cincinnati was canceled because chaperon failed to appear. Mother Lucretia has written to Gordon. Bishop Peter Joseph Baltes confirmed two hundred this morning, including Judge Mulkey, his wife and niece. Mulkey built a mansion in Metropolis, Illinois, but there is no Catholic Church in town. A priest says Mass occasionally in the Judge's house. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.

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With regret Gordon learns that Mother Lucretia is burdened with cares and suffering. She hopes that she will be give change this summer. Gordon doubts if she will be able to visit St. Mary's and Notre Dame for years. Is Mrs. English house keeping yet? It would have been disastrous to the school if Lena ? Wallace had died. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.