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Dougherty sends the Lourdes Water. He was very impressed by The University of Notre Dame and Father Morrissey's hospitality, and the fact that the University is not in debt. He was fascinated by the Fair. Onahan is an exemplar Christian, and one to be admired. He hopes Onahan will take a trip to Europe for a rest.

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Douglas returns the verses and notifies O'Byrne that they will appear in the Ave Maria for May. Accompanying this letter is a certificate of admission to the Confraternity established in the Cathedral of Saint Barnabas. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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In accepting the invitation to address the Columbian Catholic Congress, Douglas chooses for subjects either "The Rights of Labor", "The Duties of Capital" or "Trade Combinations and Strikes."

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Douglas will write a paper for (the Columbian Catholic Congress). He hopes Mr. Powderly will also prepare a paper, since he cannot fill his place.

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Enclosed are two printed copies of Douglas' address on "Trade Combinations and Strikes." He shall arrive in Chicago September 3, and shall remain for the (Columbian Catholic) Congress. Also enclosed is a card from Bishop Haid, accrediting him as a delegate (No inclosure.)

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Douglas 'illness is the reason for his late reply to McMaster's letter. He thanks McMaster for the terms in which the latter has spoken of the former's replies to Judge Black, and for the defense McMaster makes of Douglas' public career. He has read with great interest and laid aside for future reference the slip McMaster furnished Douglas. Mrs. Douglas joins in his greeting to the McMasters. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Doutreluingne is very displeased to have to inform Timon of Robert's bad disposition. He deserves to be punished in order to learn submission and respect. They say he has never done anything except what he pleased. It was difficult to keep him from leaving last Thursday; he wants to take the coach to Cascaskias next Tuesday. Doutreluingne has engaged a young Frenchman, about 17 or 18, to work and to take care of the church. He will pay him 3 piastres a month in the winter and four in ...

Scope and Contents He would like to give a good report on Antonio Palelli but he cannot. He lacks obedience and complains all the time. Doutreluingne told him to go next Monday. He apologized then and asked to stay until Timon's reply came. He seems to think he is not guilty enough to be put out of the Congregation; he has done nothing against the rules. Doutreluingne has decided to see Mr. Duclos to have his mulattress whom they have had before but will wait until Timon replies. Father John Brands,...

Scope and Contents Doutreluingne went to the convent of the Sisters of Charity and asked them if Timon could have some Sisters for Cap Girardeau. Sister Elizabeth, S.C. said she would let him know as soon as she received a reply. Doutreluingne went to Caskaskia; Mr. Beauvais could give him no money due to the misfortune he has had; he is going to send some merchandise to New Orleans after he comes to remain at Old Mine with them. Doutreluingne also went to Cahokia; he saw the Sisters of St. Joseph. He...

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Robert left today for St. Louis. He will go to his grandfather's to wait for a steamboat to go down to Barrens. Doutreluingne had to keep him in his room to keep him out of bad company. He would go to the tavern in the evening where Doutreluingne found him playing cards. Doutreluingne has with him a young man who seems very fine. :: IV-3-i A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

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After what Father John Boullier, C.M. said Doutreluingne was prepared to come to the seminary this week. But Bishop Joseph Rosati, C.M. came last Thursday with the religious who are to stay here; he told Doutreluingne to remain at least Pentecost. He has not yet had the children make their First Communion; now he can do so in about two weeks unless Timon tells him to come immediately. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

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Doutreluingne hopes he will see Timon soon. He will come if Timon cannot, but he expects him every day. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Doutreluingne began a school yesterday. Mr. Doherty is the teacher. He is to give Doherty 50 piastres a quarter, 200 a year. Doutreluingne had a cabin made for the school and he is making another for the same purpose. The school is for boys and girls. Doutreluingne believes it would be well to withdraw Father John Brands, C.M. from here as soon as possible. As Doutreluingne has built the cabins for school and has bought the mulatress he will need a little money. If Timon will permit,...

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Messrs. Lamarque, Guilory, and Rambo made their estimate yesterday of Mr. Read's improvement. They estimated it at 475 piastres. Read set 9 months to give complete possession; it may be sooner. Doutreluingne would like to know when the Bishop will come for Confirmation. The school is beginning to do well. :: IV-3-k A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

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Doutreluingne arrived here yesterday evening, but with much trouble, for he became lost in the woods several times. He found Father John Brands, C.M. in good health. He passed through St. Ann's, Little Canada, Missouri and said Mass there. All the articles Doutreluingne sent from Holy Family, Cahokias, Illinois have arrived here without accident. :: IV-3-j a.l.s. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Yesterday Doutreluingne received the letter from Father John P. Boullier, C.M. whom Timon asked to write to send Brother McKormack's chest with his tools and linen which Doutreluingne put in the chest with the 19 volumes of Walter Scott which Boullier bought from Father Philip Borgna, C.M.. Boullier says he has bought at St. Louis a quarter and a half quarter section of back land to the west of the church land. He asks Doutreluingne to have these two pieces of land containing 240 acres...

Scope and Contents Antonio Palleli left here this morning. He has made many apologies but Doutreluingne does not know if they are sincere. Something makes Doutreluingne doubt it. What adds to h is doubt is that in leaving Palleli took two blankets or a double blanket which Father John Boullier, C.M. had left for the use of the house. Doutreluingne does not believe he has taken them to sell them; he asks Timon to look after this matter if he sees Palleli so that they do not lose them. They have much need...

Scope and Contents Doutreluingne came here for some things needed for the house. He hoped to find Timon and Father John Boullier, C.M., but arrived too late. He met Boullier, who was coming down when he was going up so Doutreluingne could not talk with him. The right of Mr. Grafton of Ste. Genevieve does not fall on the land of the church of the mission of St. Joachim, Old Mines, Missouri but far behind the land of the church and that of Mr. Lamarque, so it will not be necessary to buy it. Doutreluingne...

Scope and Contents Father John Boullier, C.M. sent him here on some business. As soon as he arrived he went to see Father Matthew Condamine. He found him very ill and Doutreluingne felt obliged to stay with him. Afterwards the Bishop asked him to stay a few days longer to settle his affairs. He proposes to leave next Monday for Old Mines. He received a letter from Boullier who thought he was ill and Doutreluingne has written to let him know why he was delayed. Father Francis Xavier Dahmen, C.M. is still ...

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Dowd informs Hudson that a man called Brother Onesimus is dead. The Brother was studying for the priesthood in Ottawa College and was doing very well. He died in the way he lived, in the bosom of the Church. Prayers are asked for him. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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They received a case of four pictures for Edwards. If they are intended for the University, Edwards, will fill out the enclosed declaration and they will endeavor to get them in free ofduty. :: XI-2-f TYPED 1p.

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They are referring all papers to the Secretary of the Treasury at Washington. As soon as they get reply they will advise him of results. :: XI-2-f TYPED 1p.

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The accompaning letter will put the matter properly before the public and give Brownson an opportunity for such reply as he may think due to his honor and integrity. If he chooses to avoid giving proofs, he can readily do so without compromising himself in any way. Should he conclude not to give the letter to the press, he is asked to return it in exchange for his own. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Dowling has Brownson's letter, in which he takes exception to some expressions found in the published report of a lecture Dowling delivered in the Church of SS. Peter and Paul, Detroit. In that lecture he found fault with the disposition sometimes evinced by Catholics to contend with one another, instead of directing their united energies against the common enemy and with that class of newspaper writers who seem to take special pleasure in attacking Catholic colleges and academies. Many of...

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Dowling encloses the letter which Brownson sent him a few days ago and which he engaged conditionally to return. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He gives a list of delegates Detroit College hopes to have at the American Catholic Congress . Some of the back counties are yet to be heard from; they may supply one or two more. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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On his return to the city from Albany he found (McMahon)'s note on the Catholic Summer School. He is heartily in favor of the plan and considers its success assured. He feels honored to be requested to lecture and will be at (McMahon)'s service. The summer months are periods of least labor for him since the courts are in recess from July to Oct. 1. :: I-1-j - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {1}

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Downes sends McMaster $1.35 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. She lists the 15 contributors. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12 mo

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Downes sends McMaster $1.44 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Their congregation is composed mainly of Irish, all of them industrious and religious in a community of 700. They have recently obtained a resident priest, Father William Doyle. The Post Office Department has established a post office in the community, naming it Armagh, which suits the name of their church and congregation. He asks that McMaster send his Freeman to that address hereafter. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.