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He will go to Montreal next week for a day or two and would transact his business more pleasantly if he had a letter of good standing from McFarland, particularly at the College where he is unacquainted. His business is private. Lalor and Fitzpatrick wish to go to Troy. They commence their theology this term. He promised to mention it to McFarland. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents A young woman married before a Protestant minister seeks absolution and Hendricken asks faculties to absolve her. There are other similar cases which will probably come to him and he asks faculties for the first five cases. There are some young men who want to form a St. Vincent de Paul Society, and he asks of whom they should seek information and books in Providence. The jubilee there is very successful. He and Father John Smith have just completed its conditions. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p....

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The collection amounts to $1146.10 for Waterbury and Mission, for which he encloses a draft. He asks that it be credited to Waterbury Parish. He is leaving for a few days and anticipates the Bishop's permission. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He writes to have Father McCabe remain there during the retreat. He had told the Bishop the circumstances at the last conference. Joseph Reid wishes to try the climate of Montreal this year. He is ready for philosophy. For some years he has suffered at St. Charles from rheumatism. He thinks Canada might improve him. At least he wants a more northern region than Troy. Hendricken will write to the Superior of the seminary at Montreal if McFarland does not object. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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If Read went to Montreal he would have to remain in philosophy class for two years. On this understanding Hendricken agreed to ask McFarland if he could go to Troy. Read comes from a pious family and will, if his health permits, make a good priest. Though not finished at St. Charles he has read five or six junior Latin and will be able to read philosophy if McFarland lets him. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents McFarland's letter came too late Saturday for an answer. He believes Bristol and the mission attended by Father M.B. Rodden will make an excellent parish. The sooner the appointment is made the better. He will not need Rodden during the retreat because six priests are coming and that will take care of the wants of people. He has written to the Fathers the last year he has performed all the Sunday services in the church. This mission will remove the pressure of Christmas confessions and he...

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The mission is over and was attended with the best possible results. The man he mentioned for obstinance in a previous letter apologized and went to the sacraments. They had three thousand Communions, a little over two thousand from Waterbury alone. He has made up his mind that he cannot do without an assistant. In case of sickness a replacement could hardly be found for Sunday. McFarland should then take Father James Campbell and send another in his place. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Mrs. Beers and her daughter are anxious that McFarland visit them before they leave for Buffalo where they are going for the winter next week. Hendricken visited them last night and thinks that a little talking by McFarland would cause her to be baptized. He received McFarland's letter last night appointing Father James Campbell to Branford. He intends to go by train to Providence to see McFarland. The arrangement satisfied Hendricken who would accept any disposition of Naugatuck; he would...

Scope and Contents Enclosed McFarland will find a draft for $300 cathedraticum together with the deed of the house property belonging to the church. The cemetery is now completely out of debt and will be deeded to the Bishop in a few days. He encloses also the report of the last year no enclosures which he has read that day to the congregation. McFarland will perceive that they are not going backward. If they had not got the organ, bought the house property, and rebuilt the schoolhouse, they would be nearly...

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Edward Carroll asks to marry his sister-in-law, Margaret Read., They are related in the first degree of affinity. Margaret and Edward's, late wife were of the same Father but not of the same mother and he, believes that in helping to raise the family they will respect him more in, that relationship. ` P.S. Hendricken asks what charge should be made for the dispensation, since Carroll is very poor. Across the letter is written the word, Refused. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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B- was not around that part of the country the date McFarland mentioned. Hendricken has been trying to find out something about him but cannot. Father F.J. Lenihan should be able to give some information. Hendricken will try to see if he acted so fearful a part. He could never see the most remote trace of a vocation. He has finished his fair and cleared $3000 beyond expenses. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Hendricken is very grateful for McFarland's consideration. When he was last in Providence he suggested to Father Delany that he wished to exchange with Father Kelly but since that time he has altered his mind, and now wishes to decline the position McFarland offers him. When he suggested leaving the parish it was not from any love of novelty. He considered his poor health and the great work that might be accomplished and he became uneasy in his responsibilities. He is now satisfied that he...

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McFarland is informed that the next conference of the clergy of the New Haven district will be January 25 at the residence of Father William Hart, New Haven. The 4th and 5th precepts of the decalogue will be the subject. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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McFarland has not mislaid Hendricken's report because he has not received it. For the past three weeks he has been confined to bed with lung fever. He has been near dying and he must recollect himself and get back his strength. He was sick when he notified the priests of the conference and had a hard time since that time. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Although McFarland was in the neighboring parishes lately Hendricken learned of it too late to see him. He wants to consult him about many things, especially about Naugatuck. Tomorrow Fathers Leo and Jerome will open a mission there. He wants to know the number of communicants there before McFarland makes any change. He encloses the list of a collection made there. Father M. McCabe is confined to the house with a very sore eye, a few days may bring the inflammation down. If McFarland sees...

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McFarland is notified that the regular meeting of the clergy of the New Haven Conference District will be held at the residence of Father T. Synnott of Bridgeport, Thursday, July 26, 1866. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents For the lot in Litchfield they are offered another far more eligible and $125 besides. A poor German wishes to make an exchange because of a dilapidated, untenable house on their lot. Mr. Beers and all friends there urge them to obtain the permission for this contract. He sends the deed for the Bishop's signature if he approves, also a quit claim deed that Beers originally had on their property. If the Bishop signs there must be three witnesses in the presence of the justice. :: I-1-b A.L.S....

Scope and Contents Hendricken will do all McFarland requires regarding Mr. Burnand. He has seen him frequently since his return but has had little conversation with him. He encloses no enclosure a statement of his church account. In other matters it is the same, except that interests and bills then not in, increased his indebtedness. He hopes the Bishop is not surprised. He did the best he could. After next week Father Isadore Daubresse will give a mission to the men of the parish and he wishes faculties for...

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Father Thomas Quinn left there for New York a week ago and he has not heard from him. He does not expect any good from him because he has been, up to the present, a disappointment. He asks what he is to do. He has no money except what he has earned to pay him. He will do whatever the Bishop advises. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father Thomas Quinn returned that noon but Hendricken had no opportunity to show him McFarland's letter before he started for Providence. When Hendricken learned that Quinn was going to Providence, on the door step, he told Quinn he had McFarland's letter about his absence from his duties and demanding a letter in explanation. Hendricken does not know where he has been. He complained of a sore throat that needed care and a rest from his ministerial labors. If his system is prostrated...

Scope and Contents Hendricken presided at a meeting at Naugatuck September 14 in which he was promised at least $500 yearly pew rents provided a priest was sent there. This was at the very first meeting. He is sure that in 4 months from now the pew rent and collection would amount to $1,000 yearly. He suggests that the Bishop send a priest for Sunday, but he will attend the place a few weeks longer. The Bishop did not say in his circular when he would visit Hendricken. He suggests a Sunday. They will have some...

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Enclosed McFarland will find a draft for $1200, the large portion of their subscription to the Irish Relief Fund. ON Monday next he will remit the balance of the collection. Until then he does not want the amount he now sends to be published. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The amount of the collection here was $1484.50 including the money already sent and that sent to the convent in Swinford, Galway. If McFarland has no objection to the delay he will delay the collection for the orphans until the 19th, next Sunday being the Sunday for the quarterly pew rent. The people would give nothing to any other purpose. If he can go to Middletown on Sunday he will tell McFarland all about the parish. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Hendricken has had so little satisfaction with the clergy sent to him before that we would regret now losing either of the present assistants, Father John O'Farrell or Father James F. Campbell.They acted on no suggestion of ill-advising friends and were content to attend their duties. But if the Bishop decides otherwise he would not designate which one he wants to retain. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 9vo.

Scope and Contents He encloses the reports of the Waterbury College boys. That of Moran does not look favorable but Moran is one of the smartest boys from the place and will do well if he perseveres. Fitzpatrick and P. Lawlor go to Baltimore this year. Fitzpatrick is almost dependent and will require indulgence on expenses. He was born in the British provinces and belongs to a pious and interesting family, Lawlor may need help because he has one brother in college and another may go. He has spoken to McFarland...

Scope and Contents Hendricken's health is so poor that he cannot think of going to the retreat this time. He would gladly go if he were able. Three weeks ago he gave a little mission to the youth of the parish which exhausted him and he has not left his room since. He is better and hopes to be mending. Fathers James Campbell and Michael B. Rodden will leave for Providence Monday morning. He is deeply satisfied with Father Rodden and wishes to have him with him, not for four months but as long as the Bishop can...

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The opening of Hendricken's organ will take place on Sunday, January 10 and he wishes McFarland to be there to preach. The elite of the city will attend. The music and singing will be extra. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Enclosed McFarland will find 2 copies of his report and a draft for $275.55, the cathedraticum for this year. He has not recovered from the effects of his retreat in Providence, his health is as of old. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The schoolhouse will be ready for occupancy by April. He is sure that the Bishop will be pleased with it, since he has been offered $6,000 for it. The cost, $3,500, he expects to pay this year. From April 1 they will be entitled to $400 to $500 annually for its use. He asks permission to use the Easter collection for meeting the balance of the debt. He could take the collection at some other time if necessary. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He sends by Father James F. Campbell the collection of yesterday, $802. They may get some more and if they do, he will send it on. He thinks it better for McFarland to take the money now as he can get along without it. His assistants help him considerably and his temporal affairs are prosperous. He had scarcely mailed his last letter when he regretted having sent it. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.