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Scope and Contents He has just written "at large" to their Bostonian friends submitting to them "the scheme" which engrosses him. Should they approve, he wants Mrs. Seton to come "hither" in two or three months to rent a new-built house which suits all his and her ideas "at least during the first year." This would give Mrs. Seton sufficient time to reflect on the propriety of the building, the spot, and the plan. He and his girls wait for her arrival., Side notes: The rent would be about $250 sic per...

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Pontavice requests McMaster to forward to the Pope a set of resolutions by Daniel Doherty and promises to pay the expense. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The sad news about Father Thomas B Walsh C.S.C. came as a great shock. He writes to ask if he can secure a photo of Luigi Gregori's portrait of William J. Onahan. Congratulation of all on Edwards' most splendid showing at the Exposition. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents He would have written sooner, but he was waiting to see Mrs. Hassett, which he was able to do a short time ago. He was in Cork a week ago and stayed with Mrs. Hassett, who is not bearing this dreadful climate very well and stays indoors most of the time. He dined at her sister's in Cork where he met Bishop William Delaney, who is a charming man and the only Irish prelate he had met who appreciated the Irish officers of the Pope. There is great indifference in Ireland regarding the...

Scope and Contents Josephine's request will be cheerfully granted. Daily he shares his "Little" with "our boys." He will offer the tears of the Infant and his dying blood for these two precious souls. He urges Josephine and her tearful mother, Elizabeth Seton to unite their communion to his offering. Two sacrifices of the purist victim, a virgin's innocence, one's sufferings for charity, a mother's tears will be powerful with God. When she comes to the mountain again she must, he says, pick out what...

Scope and Contents Dubois explains his tardiness in answering Purcell's letter because of the amount of work he has to do. Besides his work as bishop he has the duties of the ministry at all hours of the day and night. There are 30,000 Catholics in New York and he has only 6 clergymen to help him. He has two chaplains to share his bread but cannot use them because they have to attend above 800 people in the hospitals some 2 or 10 miles out of the city with their work of catechizing the children who were...

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Sister sends an article entitled "Mont Carolyn" by Magne d'Argenton. The nom de plume will, they hope keep both the convent and nun unknown. Sister thanks Hudson for the review of their Mother's book "Aroes". :: X-3-j A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents He acknowledges Bruté's letter of July 10 which he received yesterday while on a visit to his diocese. He did not regard the matter that Bruté mentions of importance until he received Bruté's letter. Early in 1813 two Baptist missionaries asked him in New Orleans to countenance a distribution of French and English versions of the Bible. He told them that a promiscuous reading of the Bible would produce more harm than good. DuBourg did express a wish that translations of the New ...

Scope and Contents DuBourg has just learned that the Archbishop John Carroll is detained at Emmitsburgh and will not be back in Baltimore before next week. DuBorg must leave within two days and has not received the letters the Archbishop promised and which he expected that day. He is sending an express to ask for them, so that the Archbishop can sign them the next morning. He has asked the Archbishop to tell his plans for DuBourg and the efforts that have been delayed by the imprisonment of the Holy ...

Scope and Contents DuBourg has just received a letter from Father Simon Gabriel Bruté in which he presses him to remain for the Council, but he has his own reason for leaving with his brother. If he delayed until the council he would not go until the spring time because the council is not convoked until November 10. His efforts to move up the date ten or fifteen days have been fruitless. Since it seems impossible that they do anything in less than 20 days that would delay him until December and make the...

Scope and Contents DuBourg acknowledges Bruté's letter of the 21st and is pleased that Bruté's attitude towards him has changed. The exchange of affection is mutual. He asks Bruté's prayers for himself and the flock entrusted to his care. He does not answer here Bruté's entreaties to stay for the Council. He gave his reasons to Father Jean Tessier. DuBourg feels that Bruté will offend Father J.B.T. Paquiet and others if he stays away until November. Horatio's mother and sister who reside here are no more...

Scope and Contents DuBourg has received through his brother Louis DuBourg the letter Bruté wrote out of his affection for him. Because such letters are so helpful he hopes that Bruté will repeat them frequently. However Bruté must not expect replies with the same vivacity as he is living among a people who do not believe and must be affected by them. He is at peace and that seems to be the fruit of his efforts. Some of the people have retained traces of their faith, and a few apostles would do an immense...

Scope and Contents He has just received Bruté's letter with the words of advice. He is surprised that Bruté says he has not spoken ill os him in Bordeaux because DuBourg would not expect him to. His affairs in Rome are before the Sacred Congregation of the Propaganda and he will see the Pope tomorrow or thereafter. He is to be presented by the Cardinal Prefect of Propaganda. He has not as yet seen him nor Cardinals Dugnani and Matthei J. De Pietro. He does not speak of the monuments of art in Rome. Faith...

Scope and Contents It seems almost a century since they stopped corresponding. DuBourg suspects the cause and it is time now for him to explain himself. Brute thought him cool but that is not true. Brute's ordor was such that DuBourg thought he should not have him with him, but he prayed for him that he would attain his purpose in life. Recent letters of Brute have convinced him that his prayers have been answered. He knows no one better prepared to render service to religion than Brute. Perhaps Brute...

Scope and Contents He is scribbling on paper for Bruté. He does not have time to speak to Bruté this morning and is setting out. He wishes the things could be decided today. The premature departure of Crugy and Portier and other unexpected expenses upset his calculations. DuBourg asks if Bruté can help him from the funds destined for Portier and Des. Tomorrow he must give money to de Crugy. Note in Bruté's handwriting: In answer granted $200. Explain tomorrow that if the money is for New Orleans where...

Scope and Contents Brute will be astonished to learn that Dubourg is on his way to Europe again. After mounting the Ohio he will go by land to Lake Erie and by Canal to New York. He will go by the first opportunity to France and then to Rome. If he can be of any use to Brute to Father Jean Dubois or the Sisters. Brute should write him at the address of his Brother in Bordeaux. He asks prayer of all exspecially of the Sisters. P.S. He sends his regards to Father John Hickey. :: II-3-o - A.L.S. - French - ...

Scope and Contents Letter incomplete. His delay in going to his diocese has probably been wondered at and may have given scandal but he has followed in this the Sacred Congregation of Propaganda and Bishop Benedict Joseph Flaget. They just lost Father Nicholas Parage. Bruté's friends there ask him to send their greetings to him to their confreres in Baltimore and Emmitsburgh., P.S. He recommends particularly Mrs. Baker, the bearer of this letter. She is an American who has become an excellent Catholic ...

Scope and Contents What a road; what precipices! DuBourg does not remember enduring such fatigue. After walking half the second day to avoid breaking their limbs on the third day they could not keep the stage from overturning three times. They have at last gone all on foot, following their stage on which their baggage was loaded. After the brambles, and the slippery rocks of the way they were in bad shape when they arrived at Pittsburg. At the inn they left Neil and Martin with Augustin and the baggage...

Scope and Contents Brute should tranquillize himself. DuBourg has already written according to his desires. Brute had merely to hold to his first decision. He does not know what Brute means in speaking of his two dioceses. He will return to Washington one of these days because he has there awaiting him a train of affairs. He has seen someone who has received a letter of their friend and given him hope that all will end well. P.S. He asks Brute to send $20 to Mrs. Wood. He collected it for her. He has...

Scope and Contents He merits Brute's reporaches. He intended to pay back the $200 that Brute had given him on his departure from Baltimore. He admire the delicacy of Brute's letter since he was himself in doubt whether it was a loan or gift. He will extinguish this obligation of justice, altough he will not see the means of getting out of his embarrassments for a year or two. Brute did right in retaining the $25 from Mrs. Hase. He is pleased at the resurrection of Mr. Chabot of whose death they had been ...

Scope and Contents Dubourg has received Brute's letter through Rodgers and will have all consideration possible for his recommendation. The young man has neither learning talents or a trade, and there money or strength are needed if one does not have a trade. Dubourg has hired him to work on the soil on one of his farms. Another youth from Brute's neighborhood has arrived. He was robbed of all his baggage and lost Brute's letter of recommendation. He speaks of Father Samuel Cooper and of his successor. ...

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Having returned to his own diocese after seeing with his own eyes the needs of the bishop of Cincinnati, he adds his petition to that of Bishop Flaget, because with this aid religion will make great increases in the new diocese. This is shown in the progress made within one year in the city of Cincinnati, especially with the aid of Father Augustine Hill who came there recently from Rome. :: III-2-f A.L.S. Latin 1p. 4pp. in all 8vo., 5

Scope and Contents He received a few days ago Brute's letter respecting the widow Ridgely and her sister. He sincerely partakes of his anxiety about them and has done all he can to alleviate their distress. They have been on the verge of returning to Craiger's Town but have been dissuased by friends this delay will give Mr. Hane to write his intentions. If he decided to go to this western quarter where he will wait for his answer. DuBourg has heard some strange things about their dear foster child of ...

Scope and Contents DuBourg felicitates Brute on his happy return. He had been aware of the almost miraculous restoration of the college which must have pleased Brute. May God preserve his good confrere Jean Dubois for his achievement of an edifice so precious. Brute has been in France where again many things prosper. However there is always in France a gnawing worm. They must be on their guard. Some people are still afraid in France but he does not share their views. The government appears solid, the...

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Purcell's letter of July 27 has reached Dubreul only today. Since he has been absent only 3 weeks he cannot understand how this could happen. They are in Retreat, and he is so busy with confessions, etc., that he must delay answering the questions in Purcell's letter for a few days. :: II-5-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The three new seminarians Molloy, Lynch, and McCarthy give satisfaction in spirit and conduct; as to talent and success as much as expected in Molly but not more; McCarthy will get through but with limited success. Lynch is so weak that they regret to see him follow the same course of theoloty. He needs philosophy. Father Francis L'homme thought that coming from Montreal he would be prepared. Dubreul wishes to give him a longer trial. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents In accordance with McFarland's wishes to limit at Christmas time the trial given to Bartley, Dubreul has had a meeting of the board. The unanimous opinion is that Bartley is not to be encouraged to go on. Bartley when told that he must go, asked a few days to write to his friends for money. Dubreul regrets the critical health of Coit and Bohan; their usefulness has been of short duration. They have a French class and McFarland suggested that his seminarians get some acquaintance with French....

Scope and Contents Mr. Bartley left the Seminary Wednesday and should be in Providence with a certificate of his reason for leaving. The decision in regard to his vocation decided his leaving. In summary, Dubreul feels that he had inclination that would be dangerous in a priest. As to Mr. Clancey [Clancy], Father Stanislas Ferté says that McFarland wrote him about Clancy during Dubreul's absence last summer. The letter seems to have been destroyed. This has disturbed him since he felt that McFarland had...

Scope and Contents The advice McFarland gave Kessler was the same Dubreul would have given when Kessler spoke of his previous study of theology. While he should attend all the classes, he can dispose of his time which would not be necessary for the classes. When they are satisfied about his knowledge of theology they will have to decide about his ordination. Only two of McFarland's students, McCartey and J. Smith, will be ready for ordination at the end of the year. Mr. McCartey will be ordained subdeacon at...

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Mr. W. Sheridan has left the seminary last night on his way to Providence. Some girls had been waving at the seminary and making improper signs and someone detected Sheridan answering. He has examined the circumstance and has no reason to doubt the facts. He denied but when pressed, asked for permission to leave the seminary. Mr. Bric has been sent last week by Father E. O'Brien as adopted by McFarland. Dubreul is well pleased with him. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.