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Scope and Contents Dubreul has received McFarland's letter and is surprised that Father James Campbell has not arrived at Providence. He spoke of stopping in the vicinity of Providence and Dubreul hopes that he has now arrived. He knows of no priest disposible or qualified to be a chaplain. He did not forget what McFarland told him in Providence about his need of a French priest. Dubreul was on the point of writing to McFarland about such a priest but the man has decided to return South where he lived several...

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He acknowledges McFarland's letter from New Haven. Archbishop Martin John Spalding has no more faculties to ordain ad titulum missionis than any other Bishop. There will be no subdeacons ordained this time. As to McFarland's visit next week, Dubreul suggests that he be there on the evening of the 24th for a literary solemnity in which theses will be defended and degrees conferred. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He had received McFarland's letter of July 1 with the check for $600 which he will dispose with as directed. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Dubreul has not yet answered McFarland's letter concerning Walsh, who had accepted a situation in some college in Canada and left the next day. Following McFarland's suggestion Dubreul observed Walsh closely and found him very critical of rules, professors, and management. He advised Walsh to weigh the matter and to think of his mother's needs. Lest he become a malcontent Dubreul consented to his leaving. His conduct has been regular and his successes medium. His vocation will be tested in...

Scope and Contents He is late in sending his report on McFarland's seminarians because of his many occupations. Malloy has been called to the priesthood, McCartey and Smith to subdeaconship, Gaffney to minor orders, and O'Keefe and Walsh to tonsure. Mally has confirmed their expectations and will be a devoted clergyman, McCartey and Smith continue to improve. He says the same of the three others. He informed McFarland last year that Father J. Smith has his exeat and will send it to McFarland. O'Keefe has...

Scope and Contents The pastoral retreat has prevented him from ending his report on the seminarians and those to be called to orders at the end of the month. Gaffney is at the end of his 3rd year but not old enough for ordination being only 21. He is about the same as last year and they are embarrassed about his case. They have thought it more advisable not to make him a subdeacon. He has to wait anyway. They think that he might be left to himself to test his vocation, such as in teaching in the cathedral. On...

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Because of prior arrangements to give Confirmation, he finds it impossible to assists at the celebration of Purcell's Jubilee. He will offer Mass for Purcell's intention and in gratitude to God for having preserved Purcell for so many years for the Good of His Church, and will request some of his good priests to join him on this great occasion. :: II-5-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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John's presence in the city accounts for her delay in acknowledging and thanking him for the nice things he said. John speaks of Edwards in glowing terms. She too can appreciate John's feelings towards Edwards. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 4pp.

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He was sorry not to see Roche before he left. He encloses letter addressed to him at the Marlborough. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents He encloses a corrected copy of the letter and the lines concerning Pere Marquette along with another story of wide popularity. Because of his desire to be acquainted with both views on any important problem of the day he was glad to receive the Ave Maria. While most Protestants are extremely prejudiced against the Catholic religion he is well aware of the fact that it has many special attractions. He does not believe that truth can gain a permanent victory at the expense of Christian...

Scope and Contents He sends two reports of his paper on Pere James Marquette, both of which are imperfect. The article reads "for which papers I am indebted to the kind courtesy of Mr. Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C., Notre Dame." Then after the reference to Wyclif he says, "The scattering of his bones, Marquette's I am well persuaded is only a symbol of the wide extension of his fame." After saying that there are some lessons for Christians from the lives of the early Jesuits, he says that these traits of...

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According to his promise he incloses a list of seven periodicals which may be found in their library. :: XI-1-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He extends his sympathy to McMaster over the illness of the latter's son, Alphonsus. He expresses the sentiments of Father Freitag that Our Lord will hear the many prayers that are being offered up for the recovery of Alphonsus McMaster. Father Duffy hopes that McMaster may see his son grow up to be as good a man as his father is and prayers that God will sustain him in this time of trial and affliction. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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At present there remains $17 of the debt which the congregation owed. Duffy was astonished to hear that he was so far gone in consumption. His health is slowly improving. Mr. Jamison invited him to visit him in Baltimore; he intended going to Cincinnati to get permission for Duffy. During six months of the year he says two Masses on Sunday, during the other half of the year the roads are so bad that people cannot hear Mass in town. :: II-5-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Duffy submits two poems. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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She is at a loss to find words to express gratitude for the gift. It will always be cherised as a loving remembrance. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 2pp.

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A circular letter from the Supreme Trustees of the Catholic Knights of America informs the officers and members of the Catholic Knights that the Supreme Secretary's and Supreme Treasurer's books, papers and moneys have been examined and found accurate and in order. Enclosure: The Monthly Bulletin of the Catholic Knights of America, Vol. II, No. 2. Dated Lebanon, Kentucky, Nov. 30, 1886. :: I-2-j Printed form letter 12mo.

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He thanks him for the anniversary telegram. He invites Edwards to stay overnight with them. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 1p.

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In moving some of his papers from the City Hall he found the enclosed documents relating to the Catholic Congress. One is the first copy of the first call and a letter from Maj. Henry F. Brownson written on the plan of the Congress while it was still in embryo. The other is a list of persons to whom the published proceedings were sent. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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A poor Irish student at the seminary at Rome, Duffy asks Onahan's financial help. Onahan may write to Monsignor Fancelli for reference. He will offer his prayers in return.

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Duggan, before he had received Lefevere's letter, saw Father August Durst Dust but to no purpose since Duggan never receives a priest without a good letter from his bishop. Durst never mentioned his suspension. Duggan asks Lefevere for a Bohemian priest for a few days to hear confessions of many Bohemian families in Chicago who have not been to the sacraments for years; they are now thinking of building a church. :: III-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Duggan is forced by the painful publicity of certain rumors and proceedings to present this matter to the clergy and to the Faithful in order to vindicate Episcopal authority and the personal character of the Ordinary of the Diocese. Printed Letter On the same paper:

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Duggan has just returned to Chicago, after an absence of two weeks. He is sorry he cannot go to Cincinnati because he is too busy. But he hopes to visit Purcell at his first opportunity. He sends his regards to Bishop Rosecrans, Father Edward Purcell, and Father Collins. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Duggan received a letter from Bishop Amadeus Rappe of Cleveland concerning Father Brisard's application. In his answer to the Bishop he said he had nothing against Brisard but he could not recommend him because he has been at war with his people and could be justly charged with want of discretion and judgment. Some of his people charge him with intemperance. The French Canadians are exceedingly conscious and it is hard for a priest to escape them without blame. Duggan is glad to hear that...

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A clergyman from Cincinnati, Father Michael Sullivan now in charge of the Church of the Holy Angels of Cincinnati, called on Duggan requesting a mission in the diocese of Chicago. Duggan needs priests, but he does not want them until his need is honorably and safely supplied. He asks for a line about Sullivan. :: II-5-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Purcell will have read of the death of Governor Bissell who was a convert but not a very zealous one, Duggan fears. The Republican organs apologize for the funeral being according to the rites of the Catholic Church by saying that the governor's wife and family are warm Catholics but deny that the governor himself was a Catholic. Duggan will do what he can for Flynn. The late governor pardoned several at his request. If there is no charge against Sullivan's morals, Duggan may give him a...

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He cannot accept Purcell's invitation as he has to attend their own celebration on that day. He has not been in St. Louis since he had the pleasure of meeting Purcell there. The Telegraph announced the frightful account which Purcell mentioned. :: II-5-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Father E. McMahon, formerly under Purcell's jurisdiction, desires to be received into the diocese of Chicago. His exeat has a narration. Duggan desires the truth regarding him since he cannot afford to make experiments. He hopes to visit Purcell before long. He first intends to visit the parts of his domain never before visited by a mitre. Duggan sends his regards to Father Edward Purcell. :: II-5-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Duggan will do all in his power for the prisoner in whom Purcell has taken an interest. He will see the chaplain of the camp and instruct him to exert himself for Mr. Caison. He has many such applications. He will speak to his lawyer on the subject of bequests, but as corporation sole he feels that he has protection against such impositions. He is somewhat puzzled about the penalty for solicitation which is imposed without judicial sentence, since St. Alphonsus considers it ferendae...

Scope and Contents The statement of Father Merle J.B. Merl is in the main correct. They did get into the difficulty he describes in Peoria Illinois but Duggan believes it to be almost entirely due to Merle himself. He left his mission voluntarily being afraid to remain there and Duggan had no other to give him. Merle is certainly capable of doing much good but seems to have a talent for getting into difficulties. Duggan thinks Merle can be tried again and would like to see him again employed in the ministry....