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Doherty submits a poem. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Doise has received Brownson's letter of the 28th. and orders the cloth edition of Brownson's works His friend Charles D. Elder will accept. The agency for the South west, and Doize is confident that he will obtain many subscribers. Elder wishes, Brownson to send him the circulars and he will set to work at once. He and Brownson will have to agree between themselves as to terms. He wishes Brownson all success. P.S. Elder's address is 143 St. Charles St. :: III-3-b A. L. S. 2pp 12mo

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Doize informs Brownson that Charles D. Elder has received some circulars from him but no word concerning the conditions of his commission as agent for Brownson, and assumes that a letter of Brownson has miscarried. He asks that Brownson inform Elder at once, and acknowledge the receipt of the first volume of Brownson's works, which pleased him very much. He wishes Brownson success and sends him the compliments of the season. :: III-3-b A. L. S. 1p. 12mo.

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Doize has received Brownson's letter of Oct. 31 in reply to a letter of his own under the pseudonym Peregrinus . He subscribes for the works of Brownson and suggests as an agent for the South his friend Charles D. Elder, a Catholic blood agent and shopkeeper of New Orleans, the brother of Archbishop William Henry Elder, Coadjutor to Archbishop Purcell. Elder is willing to undertake the work for Brownson. Doize wishes Brownson success in his undertaking. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Doize regrets his overdue account and promises to pay as soon as possible. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Doize encloses $3 for the fourth volumes of Brownson's works and complains that the second and third volumes are smaller in height than the first and forth, and asks whether they cannot all be got in uniform size. In the Henry F. Brownson Collection. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He returned today and will write. He received the picture. Note: two copies, one written and one typed. :: XI-2-k Telegram

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Dolan would like to have the series sent to him on Frances Macary, Rosa Ferrucci and other numbers that have appeared in the Ave Maria. Such books can do a great deal of good. Enclosed is a subscription for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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He received Edwards' letter and was overjoyed to think that Edwards still remembered him. To have Edwards with them will be a great pleasure. He has been working in the Railroad business the last year. He was looking over Harvard and met Kasper, Stanford, Kelly and Seeny. :: XI-2-i A.L.S. 4pp.

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Things have kept him busy. He has neglected Magnor's Hayes letter. Edwards should take good care of him so that he will not be led astray by their boy Thomoes who ruined one boy. He discueses The Student King of Corby. He hopes Edwards has nothing more to do with Maliria. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 5pp.

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Enclosed Edwards will find check as explained in the letter. :: XI-2-l L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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It was as much a surprise to him as it was to Edwards when news came that he should camp beneath the roof of a hospital. He has typhoid that with immediate attention will not be serious. He asks Edwards to write of the situation to his father. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 4pp.

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Dolan sends $5.00 for Mount Carmel. He asks that the contribution be attributed to "Atchison, Kansas". :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Dolan sends $1.35 as dues for the Society of St. Michael of Our Lady of the Rosary, to aid the Indian Missions. As soon as he collects 15 names he will send them in for publication in the Freeman's Journal. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Enclosed is receipt for Postal Order. There remains a balance in Hudson's favor. He awaits instructions. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Inspired by a recent story of Father Abram Ryan's printed in the Ave Maria she wrote the enclosed lines with the hope that they too would be published in Our Lady's magazine. If they are she asks that the number of the Ave Maria containing them be sent to the address shown on this letter. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12 mo

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He lists the delegates from the Seminary of St. Cyril and Methodius. Detroit, Michigan to the Columbian Catholic Congress. (Form attached.)

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He replies to Purcell's inquiry regarding steamers of a line for which G Murphy is the agent. Domenec knows nothing of them, other than that they are comfortable, and have had no accidents resulting in loss of life. Bishop Richard V. Whelan of Wheling and Bishop Tobias Mullen of Erie intend to go by that line. Domenec's absence from his home prevented his answering Purcell sooner. :: II-5-d A.LS. 2pp. 12mo.

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Domenec thanks Purcell for his letter and will endeavor to learn from the examples of virtue displayed by Purcell. He gives Purcell jurisdiction in his diocese. He hopes to see Purcell soon. :: II-5-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents As he anticipated, there is trouble with his successor in regard to the Sisters of Charity. He asks Purcell to state in writing that the three Sisters of Charity now in the Diocese of Allegheny but belonging to Cincinnati were transferred to Domenec, and not to Bishop John Tuigg of Pittsburgh. Tuigg may get some notions into his head and Domenec wishes to be well prepared. P.S.—He hopes Purcell's health is as good as it was at the time of his Golden Anniversary. He has often thought how God...

Scope and Contents Mrs. F Thomsen was buried today and her brother, Mr. Francis Darr, has requested Domenec to ask Purcell to gently dissuade her mother, Mrs. Darr, from having the remains returned to Cincinnati and also to bring the children to Cincinnati. Mr. Darr and the relations have decided otherwise and they think their plan is the best. He writes at the particular request of Darr whose card is enclosed. Domenec's neighbor is the occasion of much uneasiness to him. Archbishop James F. Wood has said...

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Purcell's invitation to attend the celebration of his Golden Anniversary was joyfully received. He will come to Cincinnati to say in person his congratulations on that happy event and to wish him many more years. :: II-5-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Domenec invites Purcell to honor by his presence his installation to the diocese of Allegheny which will take place Sunday evening, Mar. 19. Purcell's presence will give him much pleasure. :: II-5-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He has ascertained that a priest by the name of J.G. Nordmeyer did visit St. Vincent's Monastery, Latrobe. It is certain that he is not absolved from his censures because there is no one who has power to absolve him. When Domenec wrote to Purcell he thought Nordmeyer might have been saying Mass in St. Vincent's. Domenec gave the Abbot power to grant faculties to those he thought worthy as long as they remained in the monastery. The Abbot has acted always with prudence. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 3pp....

Scope and Contents Domenec recently received a letter from one of the French sisters who came to Cincinnati from Havre, asking to open an academy in his diocese. Replying that he had no academy vacant, but that he would inquire as to the possible success of such an establishment, Domenec informed them that he would send additional information later. He has been informed that Pittsburg would support an academy, but that this was not the time of the year to start it. This also he wrote to the sisters, but to his...

Scope and Contents The Sunday after St. Patrick's day will do for them. They could not deprive Purcell of being with his dear people on that day since the Catholics of Cincinnati celebrate that feast with so much pomp. He has not yet made up his mind to go to Rome. The Holy Father appears to be so much pleased with the Bishop's visit, that he feels disposed to go. He would like to know what the other bishops are going to do. He congratulates the Catholics of Arkansas for having obtained Bishop Edward...

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He received Purcell's letter in regard to the Sisters of Charity. When Domenec saw the letter of the Mother that the Community was to be subject to the mother-house in Cincinnati, he did not answer because all the clergy are opposed to that measure. Domenec suggested that a few Sisters come to train the postulants and then return to Cincinnati. He had no answer to that letter. If he can he will carry on the plan suggested in Purcell's letter. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He cannot refuse Purcell's kind invitation to lecture for the benefit of the Orphans. He presumes that it will be given in the Cathedral. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He was glad to hear of Purcell through Mr. Springer. He does not understand how Purcell's years can stand so much labor and fatigue. Many events have taken place since Purcell left Rome. He does not think Father William Nolan will accept, as he wishes to leave in order to secure a better mission than the one he has. Purcell has his hands full taking care of other diocese besides his own. :: II-5-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He writes to inform Purcell that he has written to Mother Regina requesting her to let the Sisters of Charity remain a little longer in Pittsburgh, as the sisters who have joined them are yet too young and need the direction of the older sisters. In case she refers the matter to Purcell, Domenec hopes he will encourage and persuade her to let them remain a little longer. He is glad that Cleveland is settled. He fears that there will be no Archbishop for a long time, judging by information he...