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How he wishes he were back for one more year at Notre Dame ! His school days at N.D. were the happiest of his life. He is now working in an extensive grocery house as assistant bookkeeper. James Marlett is doing well with his brother in Vicksburg, Mississippi. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He began to think that Edwards was no more at Notre Dame. Tears come to his eyes when he thinks of those happy days he spent at Notre Dame. Since he last wrote he found a more lucrative position. All New Orleans students of Notre Dame are doing well. :: XI-1-e A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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He asks Edwards to ascertain from the Mother Mary of St. Angela Superior of the convent if she would admit his three daughters under conditions which he names. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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A receipted bill for a mold for hosts, etc. :: V-5-h Receipt French 1p. 8vo.

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They expect Leray for dinner on Tuesday to meet Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan :: VI-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents It has been a long time since she has written and since that time many things sorrowful to the Catholic heart have happened, especially in her country, France. One consolation has been the conduct of the Swiss. She speaks of seeing an army of 80,000 men arriving, fatigued, cold, and hungry at Fribourg. Her small town was prepared for 41 thousand and saw 6 or 7 thousand a day arrive for many days. But charity has done wonders. Not one has been without shelter, and even the poor have come to...

Scope and Contents Although her last letter remains unanswered, she has many things to tell Purcell. Their chaplain is giving Forty Hour's Devotion in their little chapel. The fathers of the College of Fribourg have come to help the chaplain. At least she had the happiness of receiving Communion at the side of her dear husband. She attributes it to the protection of the Blessed Virgin. She is going to pass a few days in retreat at the Ursuline convent. She wonders if the convocation for the anniversary of the...

Scope and Contents The Countess thanks Purcell for sending her the account of the celebration of his 50th year of priesthood. She loaned the account to the Countess de Pourtalè who is spending several weeks in his neighborhood; Pourtalès' health is astonishing in spite of her 85 years. Pourtalès is going to make a pilgrimage to Einsiedeln after a stay with her sister at the Visitation Convent in Fribourg. For more than 3 months Castella has had a fever; she became ill in Paris and the return here was very...

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The children of the Sacred Heart thank Perché for the many favors bestowed upon them and offer their best wishes for the coming year. They also offer their sympathy for the loss of Father Joseph Marie Millet . :: VI-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Some time ago Castet met a priest in New York who came from New Orleans, where he had been a pastor and who was returning to France. Castet learned from that priest that yellow fever made Blanc's diocese always in need of priests to carry on the work. Castet saw in the papers that this year had been exceptionally good, and that public health in Louisiana had not suffered so much so it may be that Blanc has a sufficient number of clergy. Ever since Father P.M. Poyet 's departure Castet has...

Scope and Contents Castet received Blanc's letter December 1 — one day too late. He had despaired of receiving an answer and Bishop Andrew Byrne of Arkansas on his return from Ireland having asked him into that diocese, Castet was on the point of doing so when Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley of Newark advised him to stay with him. He has need of priests and offered Castet a parish where a missionary knowing French is very useful. So he cannot for the present, come to New Orleans. If the difficulties with English...

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Castet has just heard of Bayley's translation to the See of Baltimore. He sends his most sincere felicitations of the high dignity to which Bayley has been so deservedly raised. Castet is requested by his mother, by the curé of St. Jean, and by the curé of Garris, to offer their humble respects. When will Bayley visit Castet's modest presbytery of Luxe. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Castille gives permission for his servant Charles to marry Angella, slave of George Pollock. Also signing are Henri Thompson, Blache, and Hedwik Caannk . A note in the hand of Father Etienne Rousselon states: This marriage was performed on December 10, 1859. A.L.S. French 1p. Attached to the same paper:

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He and his family cannot attend their parish as it is 30 miles away. He and his neighbors for four years have had pews at Grand Coteau and they wish to know if the priest from Grand Coteau could come to their homes when they have need of him; it is only 9 miles. Castille's address is: Care of Francois Robin at Grand Coteau. Signing with Castille are: Baptis te Guidry, Jean Baptiste Bergeron, Charles A. Bertrand, Simeon Choutin, and Joseph Andre Choutin :: V-5-b A.L.S. French 1p. folio

Scope and Contents Fenwick as bishop of Cincinnati and Comissarius Generalis of the Dominicans in the Province of St. Joseph begs the Holy Father for the faculty of dispensing the Fathers from the obligation of wearing their habits outside their convents and of wearing the black soutane of the secular priests even in sacred functions. This external uniformity is desirable not only to prevent derision but also because of poverty, since the Dominican habit is of costly material and so easily soiled. In the...

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A note for $2000 to be paid to the order of Bishop John Mary Odin . Signed by Castro as agent for A. Lanfear and Company of New Orleans. Odin signs on the back. :: V-5-f A. Note S. French 1p. 16mo.

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Seton is invited to sing a Mass at St. Gregory tomorrow. Monsignor Seton in 1890 adds on the back of the letter that he had always been a great friend of the Camaldolese monks of this monastery so dear to the hearts of English Catholics. He said his second Mass in this church on Easter Monday, 1865; the writer of this note then assisted him. :: II-1-a A.L.S. Italian 2pp. 12mo.

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In acceptance to Onahan's invitation, Rev. L Van Gorp, S.J., will represent Gonzaga College, and the Rocky Mountain Jesuit Indian Missions and Schools, at the American Catholic Congress. Father Van Gorp will be accompanied by Seltio, Chief of the Coeur d'Alene Indians, and an Indian schoolboy interpreter to represent the Indians of the Far West. Onahan is asked to write soon to Father Van Gorp as to securing reduced railroad rates. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The Holy Father Pius IX in his supreme apostolate is anxious for the welfare of Christian people. On the occasion of the celebration of the centenary of the martyrdom of Saints Peter and Paul and the canonization of many martyrs, many Cardinals and bishops from the whole world will be gathered about the Holy See. The occasion offers an opportunity to discuss questions concerning the grave points of discipline and to make decisions proper to them. On these points the Fathers of the...

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Program of consecration of the altars of the Cathedral by Archbishop Amleto G. Cicognani, Apostolic Delegate, Archbishop John T. McNicholas, O.P., Archbishop (Samuel A.) Stritch, and Archbishop Joseph Schrembs. Pictures of Cicognani and Bishop Karl J. Alter, of Toledo. Gives order of procession, commentary on the consecration of the altars, assistants at Mass, hymns, musicians, and radio commentators. II-5-g - Printed booklet - 20 pp. - 12mo. - {6}

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The vows of Sister Catherine de St. Alphonse in the Ursuline Order. :: VI-2-a D.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She thanks Edwards for his favors. All reached them in good shape. The African ostrich egg is very fine. They would be grateful for a few particulars about the fine wooden time-piece, shoes, and glass hat. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 4pp.

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He mails his copy of the EnglandFuller debate on the Roman Chancery. He also mails Edwards a pamphlet of his own. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Receipt for $3 for 12 months' subscription to the Catholic Herald; J.A. McKay signs as agent. :: V-4-k Receipt S. 1p. 16mo.

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The writer has seen "Ranke's, History of The Popes" frequently quoted in the secular press and before reading it, wishes to have McMasters opinion on its accuracy and authenticity. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The writer sends $1 for the Little Sisters of The Poor who were burned out recently. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Clipping Mrs. H.A. Deming of San Francisco is said to have occupied a year in fitting together lines from 38 poets into the poem quoted. :: X-3-g Printed Clipping 1p. 16mo.

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Onahan will be mailed some extra copies of the citizen, in the hope that they may interest visitors in the ante room of (Columbian Catholic) Congress headquarters.

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Complete newspaper giving account of the death of Archbishop John B. Purcell of Cincinnati . The five columns give a sketch of his life and character, as well as the circumstances of his death. There is also an account of the consecration of Bishop Joseph Rademacher of Nashville. :: II-5-g Newspaper 8pp.

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Back numbers of the Examiner have been mailed. :: X-2-m A. Postcard. S. 1p. 32mo.