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Hecker regrets the occurrence of that morning, and thanks McMaster for bringing it to his attention. Such a thing happens in the best of congregations, but is entirely against his wishes. He wishes McMaster a Merry Christmas. He would call on McMaster, but must see George Hecker and his mother in the afternoon, and must go to Newport, New York tomorrow to conduct a mission for Catholics, in a meeting house. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He has just returned from Syracuse where he gave a lecture or McFarland's invitation would have been answered earlier. This morning he sent a telegram that Father George Deshon would lecture for McFarland on Sunday, February 24. His own engagements kept him from accepting. The Tracts were dispatched today by express. Everywhere they are growing in favor. About 400,000 have been circulated. In June they will have their store, press, and the like. The magnitude of the enterprise grows and,...

Scope and Contents He encloses a list of subscribers which is no longer enclosed to the "Special Fund" of the Catholic Publications Society . Most of the tracts will be distributed to various institutions and prisons gratuitously and the rest sold for less than cost. Proceeds from memberships will make up the "General Fund" and the work is essentially missionary, and involves sacrifice. There are Brooklyn names on his list and she could add them to hers. Why should they not form a league for the cause of...

Scope and Contents Hecker went to the church the day before expecting to find her there. He waited but no one came. Perhaps she did not intend to go there but he thought that was her purpose. He quotes St. Paul about purging out the "old man". She is to read God-Bible-Nature-sometimes Thomas a Kempis. He says seek God primary and in all things. There is such a thing as an intellectual as well as a moral prodigal. Unless a man is wholly withdrawn from creatures and entirely united to God, whatsoever he...

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The object of all knowledge is love. Knowledge is not an end, hence we may sin by either excess or defect. Many men of their day have become crazy on science because they know so little. It is better to appropriate the little they know, than to learn more and to appropriate less. The volumes of the "Freeman's Journal" would be a valuable accession to their library. Could Mrs. Cullen get them to the Catholic World Office? :: I-1-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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The enclosed no enclosure is an extract from a letter Hecker received dated October 13 which he would send entire but that the other part contained some private matter. He is sorry to give McFarland pain but he is sure the Bishop will appreciate his giving him these facts. The circumstances came to his knowledge from several sources, among them a Bishop and a priest. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Sister thanks Hudson for the welcome which he gave to Sisters Cecile-Theresa and Marie-Barbe and for the support he has given their work in the Ave Maria. Father Franciscus has read the result of 1082 francs. Sister sends Hudson two photographs, one of the interior of the church and the other of Saint Brigitte. :: X-3-l A.L.S. French 3pp. 8vo.

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Hefferman sends McMaster $5.40 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions and lists the 5 contributors. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12 mo

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Heffernan thanks Hudson for the notice regarding the Crucifix. Sister Rita, C.S.C., tells her Hudson is very kind to her. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Heffernan has previously sent McMaster $5.50 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. As yet he has not seen any acknowledgement of the donation and names 15 members of his group, hoping to see these names published in the future. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12 mo

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Hegart asks Hudson to forward the enclosed letter to Charles Warren Stoddard. He will spend the summer at his father's ranch and promises to write to Professor Joseph Lyons and Father Martin Regan. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Heine's health is good; he is still a student. He has received Brownson's Quarterly from its last renewal to his retirement. Is the cheap edition of Joseph A. Lyon's "Catholic Poets" the same as the subscription edition? :: X-2-l A.L.S. Incomplete 2pp. 16mo.

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He certifies that Allgayer needs a milder climate and lighter work. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.

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Father Hellhake sends 50¢ as dues for the Indian Mission band for the month and asks God to bless the work. He says he will say a monthly Mass for its complete success. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Father Hellhake sends McMaster 70¢ as mission dues to aid the St. Michael's Society for the Indian Missions. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Hellhake sends McMaster $2. to aid the St. Michael's Society for the Indian Missions, and asks him to use the name Columbipolis in acknowledging the donation. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents McMaster has seen fit to abuse his position as conductor of a public journal by making an unjust attack upon the medical profession, to which profession Helm has given the best years of his life and will continue to do so. Looking back over the quarter century he has given to the humble, but honorable, profession, he feels indignant at being called an infidel either in religion or medicine. McMaster's quotation of Voltaire may have served its purpose, but Helm has disagreed with...

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He returns to McMaster sincere thanks for the sympathy and interest he has shown in the writer's sad case. He has written to the editor of the Catholic Telegraph and if necessary, will make use of McMaster's suggestions. He anticipates much harm to the Catholicmissions from the state of affairs, and feels that only a deep silence can remedy the blunder made by the indeliberate F.F. Wiggel and Co. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He thanks McMaster for having written to him about Father A. Koenig's "Specimen" rather than to Father Koenig. He asks McMaster not to mention the pamphlet in the Journal and not to attack the Father. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The price of the Revue du Monde Catholique is 21 francs or $5., but Hely has arranged for an exchange of the Ave Maria for it with Monsieur Palme. He hopes Hudson will review his publication in the Ave Maria. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Due to the poor health of Father Augustus Louage, C.S.C., Holy remained in Rome but two weeks. The Italians are changing the appearance of Rome with a building program. He asks Hudson to tell Professor Lyons that the complete edition of the "Jesuit Fathers" plays is exhausted. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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France Illustree is published by the Abbe Roussel and printed by young orphan boys. It is not a master piece of art but has a wide circulation and should interest Father-General and Father Granger. Hely thanks Hudson for the bird's eye view of the University. Tell Professor Lyons that the Jesuit Plays Cannot be gotten at the booksellers. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Hemenway sends the first numbers of Volume IV of the history. What are the names of the Angels of the Sacraments of baptism, confession and confirmation? :: X-2-h A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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She speaks of the numbers of the Ave Maria that are missing, and of other books. She took their State book of the year to Father General: he may send it to the Notre Dame library. :: X-2-i A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Hemenway thanks Hudson for the notices of their 12th volume in the Ave Maria, as well as for sending the Notre Dame catalogue and the Scholastic. :: X-2-j A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Hempel attended Allgayer during his illness six months ago, from which his constitution has not yet recovered. Hempel does not believe Allgayer is capable of undergoing severe fatigue, and recommends a milder climate, such as that of Missouri. ` Notarized by J.W. Fein, September 20, 1865. Internal Revenue Certificate Stamp is attached. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Anton Weber, returning from his talk with Lefevere, stopped at Grand Rapids to see Father Bechet, Father Henry Beerhorst? to tell him Lefevere wished the church to be as centrally located as possible. Bechet said it was too late as the building was under construction. Consequently, Catholics at Salem have cut lumber for a new church 40 by 55 feet, and are ready to let the contract. Meetings at Dorr, Salem, and Bayrin ended in disagreements. They ask Lefevere to buy them church articles, for...

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Father Hendricken encloses a check for $40 for 13 volumes of Brownson's Works. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo. In the Henry F. Brownson Collection

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Bishop Hendricken encloses $2.35 and asks whether to send his extra copies of volumes 18 19 of Brownson's Works to Thorndike Nourse or to Brownson. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Hendricken is publishing a "wee" paper there. He congratulates Hickey for the great success he has had in his "Review" which is far ahead of any Catholic newspaper in the country. :: I-1-d A.L.S. ip. 12mo.