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They may yet succeed in getting letters of Archbishop Neale. They were distressed to hear of the death of Mother Angela, C.S.C. Another saint in Heaven! Bishop Jeremiah O'Sullivan of Mobile, Alabama said he had not yet collected what Edwards desired. They saw the notice of Mother Angela's death in the Scholastic and supposed it was sudden.

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Her pastor, Father George W. Devine, said that Edwards could secure access to letters of Archbishop John Carroll in the Archives of the Cathedral. Lewis, the family servant, described the Archbishop as of medium size, thick set, fat stomach, light brown hair, blue eyes. Her half-sister, Mrs. Digges, said the Archbishop was perfectly delightful with young people. They are unsettled since they sold their home and must find some pleasant place for a home. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.

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Edwards' telegram bringing the sad tidings of Father Richard Shortis' C.S.C. death arrived. She notified the Sisters on 6th Street. She sent a box with some souvenirs of St. Patrick to Shortis enclosing one for Sister Ildefonsis, C.S.C. and asks Edwards to look it up. She will send the picture of her father and anything she can collect. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.

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They expected Hennaert on the 20th for the blessing of the new church at Wright Settlement. At the time of the death of Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere they were promised a priest as soon as a house was purchased for him. They have already paid $1000. There would be no trouble if they had a priest. They ask advice on what to do and what to tell the people. :: III-2-l L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Father Daniel Houlahan? Houlihan is sinking fast, and has been given the last Sacraments. He is resigned and happy; a visit from Odin would greatly add to his peace and comfort. :: VI-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Father Daniel Houlahan? Houlihan died last evening. Odin is to let her know what time the funeral will take place. :: VI-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Carroll encloses $2 which she wished forwarded to Frances R. Howe . She is sending to the Lemonnier Library several copies of works she translated. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Sister Austin is grateful for McMaster's letter. Spanish Honduras is quite different from British Honduras, and although she does not know the condition of the former when McMaster's correspondent saw it 19 years ago, she knows that it is in a very bad condition as to religion at the present time. She asks that the Freeman's Journal be sent to the Convent of Mercy, Biloxi, Mississippi and that she be given a statement of the account of the Sisters of Mercy of Pensacola, Florida. This...

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Carroll asks Leray to have a Mass offered for his deceased wife Martha Carroll on November 6, the 15th anniversary of her death from yellow fever in New Orleans in 1867. She was a convert; Father Ferec administered the last rites to her. :: VI-3-d A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents They think it their duty to inform Blanc about Father A. Carius. Carius does not answer the vocation of a Catholic priest. He attended a benefit concert in a Protestant church and has attended Protestant fairs. On the two last Sundays there was no other sermon but English. It made ill will with the French and Germans as the Jesuit who preached and Carius are both competent in the three languages. Father F. Pont who replaced him for a while is justified in saying that Blanc would do better to...

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The writer encloses $1. to cover the subscription fee for the Freeman's Journal. He ordered the Journal discontinued some time during the previous year but it was sent anyway. Because of an article on the Pittsburgh Diocese written a couple of weeks ago, he definitely wants the paper discontinued. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Received from Father J.P. Philibert Gutton $25 for medicines. :: VI-2-o A.D.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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Carter declines the invitation to address the (Columbian) Catholic Congress, since he will be unable to attend.

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An endless chain has been formed by the National Committee which has charge of the erection of a memorial to the men who were killed in the Cuban battles and martyrs to the Maine. Edwards will send copies to four friends.Lieut. Richard Hobson, the hero of the Merrimac, started the chain. :: XI-2-b L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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There was a slight mistake in the amount sent but they intend that Paul Wood's parents should have the correct amount. She thanks Edwards for sending the sketches. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 3pp.

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According to the letter sent by Father John W. Cavanaugh C.S.C. an Alumni Association was organized June 17th, 1908. A constitution, the copy of which is enclosed, was adopted and officers were elected. Edwards should not fail to send the annual fee of $5.00. He speaks of the Association. :: XI-2-k L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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He learned of the departure of the Vaniope? for Attakapas only the night before; not wanting to miss this chance to return to the family of L. Fuselier, he was deprived of saying good-bye to Blanc. He offers his regrets. The Fuselier family is in perfect health. :: VI-1-c A.L.S. French 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Cartin asks that his subscription to the Freeman's Journal be stopped. Living 20 miles from a church, he is only able to attend Mass a few Sundays each year and consequently he has heard nothing concerning the Pastrol of Bishop Peter Joseph Baltes, of Alton, Illinois, except what he has seen in the Journal. Recently he wrote his parish priest telling him of the great good the paper has done for him and his family in a community where the people hate everything Catholic. The Bishop would...

Scope and Contents She is not unhappy but she cannot help feeling sad when she thinks that in six months she will have to bid farewell to her friends. She hopes to spend the 17th with Blanc next year. Constant is to be married this month to Carmelite Dorsey of Kentucky. He and Matilda have gone to Kentucky. She was not always a Catholic but was receiving instructions last year. They are to live in Louisiana; Carmelite and Matilda have always been great friends. Cartouche will have to become acquainted with two...

Scope and Contents Their classes have resumed; she is studying hard as this is her last year. She spent her vacation pleasantly with her sister Laura. Papa and Matilde disappointed her by not coming but she hopes to see them all next year, and Blanc also. She would like to remain another year but her parents say she has been away long enough; it has been four years. She and Julia are in the same singing class. Blanc has no doubt seen Lizzie Clanhon who left with her mother. Three from Louisiana left St. Joseph...

Scope and Contents She received Blanc's letter some time since. She is glad to hear the Titine has grown; she trusts that when she goes home Madame Galway will permit her to spend some time with her. When Blanc goes to Sacred Heart, he is to give Cartouche's respects to Madames Galway, Ovy?, Telside, Hoa. Does Madame Hoa still play the organ? Cartouche is sorry that Madame Louisa Léveque has left St. Michael. Julia has been to Holy Communion. They expect Father Louis Regis Deluol tomorrow night. They will go...

Scope and Contents She will not be able to write another letter as their prizes will take place July 1. In 3 weeks she will see her parents and Matilde; she cannot believe that it has been 4 years. When Blanc replies he is to address the letter to Donaldsonville as she will stay at Buena Vista, their home, for some time. Then she will go to spend some time with her sister Laura and then she will see Blanc. She will be sorry to leave her dear valley and would like to stay next year. But constant is to be...

Scope and Contents Blanc will see that she has again returned to her dear valley. Her mother and father and all the family wanted her to return to the south but she will stay here another year. Her dear brother Thomas Elder was here last Sunday. He told her about her cousin Frank Snowden who died some time ago. She believes that her mother, father, and Titite? are at home now. Matilda's health is much better. No doubt Julia Clannon? has already paid Blanc several visits. She hopes that Sister Gabrielle, S.C....

Scope and Contents It has not been long since she received Blanc's note. This is her 6th day in the infirmary with a cold. She has heard from Matilda since she reached Buena Vista. She has not been well since she left the North; Cartouche thinks she will not live long. Sister Raphael, S.C. is their head school Sister; she is very much liked. Cartouche had a letter from Pulchine who was married last June to Ursule Lacour . Pulchine Lacour left the Sacred Heart, lost her father last January, and lately her uncle...

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Cartuyvels as well as his family, is anxious to be assured about the conduct of Father Louis Cartuyvels because of the rumors about him. He asks if Louis is really attached to Blanc's diocese as he wrote on June 29 and if his conduct conforms to his holy vocation. :: V-5-f A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He thanks Purcell for sending the letter of Father O'Dwyer who loaned 200 piastres, not to Cartuyvels but to the church of Aurora. Cartuyvels is not personnally responsible. When Bishop James Duggan refused to pay this debt, O'Dwyer secured a judgment against Cartuyvels O'Dwyer was drunk when he wrote that letter to Purcell. O'Dwyer wrote that he is without resources while he has at St. Charles 40 thousand piastres in property and over 100 thousand piastres in Canada. Cartuyvel's gift...

Scope and Contents He has not written sooner to thank Blanc because up to now he has not been able to decide anything. Blanc)is still his bishop. Cartuyvels is still at St. Mary's where he is settling his affairs and will remain here until he can return to New Orleans as he must to talk to Blanc. If he cannot continue to build the church and house he must settle his affairs himself. This building has already almost ruined him. He hopes Blanc will not put an obstacle to his return for from what they write...

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Mrs. Cartuyvels wishes to learn some news of her son, Father John Louis Cartuyvels, who was in Blanc's diocese towards the end of 1845. Now it is almost 8 months since they have had any news; his last letter was dated October 14, 1845. The anxiety of a mother, 67 years old, makes her ask Blanc to reply to her letter. :: V-5-e A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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The Catholic Library Association is desirous of corresponding with all the Catholic Literary Societies. Casamajor asks Blanc to send them a list of the Catholic societies in his diocese. :: VI-1-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mO.

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Receipted bill for the coffin for Father Edward D'Hauw Daw. :: VI-1-e A. Bill French 1p. 12mo.