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Mother wishes her to convey to Edwards her thanks for having the statue of the Blessed Margaret Mary re-touched. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She thanks Edwards for the kind friendship. He should tell S.B. to be good to him for her sake. He must come out to summer in this historic spot, where a warm welcome awaits him. The spirit of the dear departed is once more felt at Notre Dame. Note: Enclosed: an Invitation for St. Mary's Academy, Salt Lake City, for commencement. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 2pp.

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Sister sends a description of the Basilica at Lourdes and its environs. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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During her stay at Lourdes, Sister has the honor of making an acquaintance with Countess de Pouy who is mentioned in the Ave Maria's account of a miracle. Sister is not "predicting" Hudson's visit to Lourdes; she has been told by Sister Mary Eugenie . The reply of the Countess is enclosed. No enclosure. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He desires Edwards to understand that they find no fault with his presenting for passage the editorial pass book after Jan. 1. They have relieved Conductor Caskey and wrote Edwards that he might apply for the new book.

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As requested by their agent at South Bend, he encloses a press ticket in Edwards favor from Colfax to South Bend and return on the account of Notre Dame Scholastic. :: XI-2-h L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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As requested in the letter of the 14th J.C. Edgeworth, their agent at South Bend, he encloses a press ticket reading from Frankfort to South Bend, account the Notre Dame Scholastic. :: XI-2-h L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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They write to call attention to the fact that their editorial pass books expired Dec. 31.

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She has long neglected her duty in not answering Edwards' letter. F. Perigo has not answered her letter. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Chester received Blanc's letter of March 3. He does not understand what Blanc means by saying that the object of Chester's letter is unaccountable to him. Blanc was told that Chester left the place of his own accord; the superintendent told Chester that it was the will of the Executive Committee that he should leave. Chester is happy to learn that he was mistaken in thinking that neither Blanc nor Father Constantine Maenhaut would see him. Chester was instructed to go into town every...

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Hudson's money order for the verses received. Her object in publishing is to promote devotion to the Blessed Sacrament and to increase the small means at her disposal for different good works. She commends herself to Hudson's prayers. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo

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On the advice of Monsignor Capel, she sends Hudson some poetry for the Ave Maria. She asks if she will be paid for her verse and if it is used if she will be able to later publish it as a book. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Mr. Timm Father John Timon, C.M.? in 1841 gave Chevailler a draft on Blanc for 100 piastres to be used in building a chapel. Seeing there were no means Chevailler withdrew? the draft in 1843. Now circumstances are changed. The Bishop John Mary Odin, C.M. of this diocese has sent two young priests so the 100 piastres will be needed for the chapel. Chevailler is going to advance it and draw on Blanc. Chevailler is the person from whom Blanc bought a words undecipherable at Baton Rouge in 1832....

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Chevalier announces that he is in the number of Odin's children. His parents consented to all that he asked. He wishes to know when he can leave. He will go to Louvain. As he will be with his parents, he asks Odin to write to Father Allaire, assistant at St. Peter's of Plesguen, Ille et Vilaine. :: VI-2-f A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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Chevalier asks again the time when Odin plans to leave. He has obtained the permission of his parents and has said his farewells. Now he is at Odin's disposal. :: VI-2-f A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Chevalleir writes today about an affair and a person who has given them so much annoyance. After her trip to Rome Sister St Ambroise, R.U . came to France. Receiving a harsh reception everywhere, she left again not saying for where. The affair is the gift of 10,000 francs made in 1859 by Théèse Soulis then a person with independent means, now an Ursuline in the convent of the priory. She had a great zeal for the Texas mission. Chevallier was the intermediary and cashed the check through the...

Scope and Contents Chevallier asks Odin to have the enclosed letter forwarded to a religious. She wrote that ^Odin had permitted her to send her letters under Odin's address in order to avoid the misfortune which has happened to so many sent from France to Liberty. Sister St. Ambroise says that Odin is to advance1000 for their most pressing necessities for the trip, etc. The easiest way to honor this debt is that which they have taken for several years, to draw on Chevallier for 1000 francs. If the two Sisters...

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A receipt for 22 piastres from Father Stephen Rousselon for the bill to Father F. Legrand for a chasuble. V-5-l - A. Receipt S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {2}

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Chavas is slow in sending New Year greetings but he had trouble with his eyes. He asks Odin to give his regards to Fathers Rousselon and Desgaultière. P.S. He encloses a letter to be forwarded to Father Leon F. Denis, S.M. . :: VI-2-k A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents It is almost 2 years since he left New Orleans; Blanc's kindnesses are not forgotten. Since he entered the College of Baton Rouge thanks to Blanc's influence, he owes him an explanation. Brought up in the Christian religion he would proclaim his faith before the world; he went to Mass occasionally; he visited the priests Father Joseph Nicholas Brogard returned his visits. One day Brogard came to the College; they were talking to some students to prepare them for Confirmation. The president,...

Scope and Contents Cheverus will go to the seminary to see Brute and if he is not there he will leave a little note. He received the day before a letter from Father John Francis Moranville. He has already made some efforts. He hopes to have some money for him from the Grand Almonerie and he will also try to get him admitted to the Asylum of Maria Therese. He will write as soon as he has any positive news. He is undergoing cruel thoughts. He almost found a means of escape but another was more successful....

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Fenwick will send Brute the third volume of the work sent by Father John Grassi. There are 2 third volumes and no second. Cheverus has received one letter addressed to him at Baltimore and he awaits another. If it comes Brute is to hold it as he will be there Monday. He will then tell him the results of his trip. He sends his respects to the Superior Father Ambrose Marechal and all the others. :: II-3-o - A.L.S. - French - 8vo.2

Scope and Contents Cheverus acknowledges Bruté's letter of the 9th which he received yesterday. He asks that Bruté pass on the enclosed letter to Mother Seton. William Seton is very happy to have Bruté as his friend and advisor. A letter of Father Pierre Babade has informed him that Bruté is the principal of the college which he knows will flourish. Bruté knows much of their needs and they hope much from his trip. In his visits with the Holy Father and other ecclesiastics, if the testimony of a poor ...

Scope and Contents Cheverus has received with gratitude the details of the mission to New Orleans and Bruté's note about it. The letter will be given to Bruté by Mr. Gavin who takes two sons of one of his friends. Cheverus says that if he left them there to learn English they would lose their faith. Bruté will be their guardian angel. He sends the respects of Father Francis Matignon. He unites with him to salute Bruté's faculty. Cheverus intends in two months and a half to make a mission in Newcastle ...

Scope and Contents Cheverus acknowledges Bruté's letter of September 30. Today is the feast of St. Denis and they hope and pray for France and the missions. He hopes that Abbé Caron instead of sadness will soon reap a harvest. The arrival of the missionaries Vincentians for Louisiana is important. There is hope there and in Kentucky. As to his own diocese he has bad news. Father James Romagne threatens to leave next summer. Reverend Francis K. Brosius has to return his family to Europe, because of his...

Scope and Contents Cheverus should have written to Bruté 20 times as he attaches great value to his friendship. He has lately received the box of things that Father _____ Vespres [Vespre] sent him. He has begun to read the "Tradition of the Church" which he began to read after Easter. He has been refreshed by the news from Rome of the new prelate chosen from the society of St. Sulpice, Ambrose Maréchal. Baltimore thought of Cheverus only because Maréchal has been nominated for Philadelphia and that was ...

Scope and Contents Cheverus has received Bruté, s letter of the 11th. Young Gallet has not added a word and since he has no rights over him he cannot decide anything. He has consulted Father Francis Matignon and Mrs. Perkins who are the correspondents of the family. They think it best to send him to Martinique. Perkins has written to William Lorman of Baltimore to obtain passage. The whole affair is left to Bruté's discretion. At midday the previous Sunday he received a letter from Father Grassi...

Scope and Contents Perkins, the correspondent of Mrs. Gallet tells him that young Gallet does not want to go to Martinique but he is vacationing with one of his comrades and plans to return to college after the vacation. Perkins has received the money for this. Cheverus hopes that the boy will behave and that he will have the friendship of Bruté. Father John Byrne is with him and awaits the same ship that brought him. Cheverus is anxious to hear of the arrival of Bishop Louis William DuBourg. He awaits...

Scope and Contents Apologizing for the delay in answering Brute's letter of January 9 which include a letter to Brute's brother and an offering under seal, Cheverus says he will go for the Ursulines in June. He is also later with a letter to Mother Elizabeth Seton but he did send on the letter to William Seton. The news from Havana is that all is well on the Macedoian. He will write to her and to Mrs. Clarke, whose letter could not have displeased him since he did not get it. He is ashamed to write to...

Scope and Contents Cheverus received Brute's letter of March 23 and sends his answer. He thinks that since Providence brought Brute here he should remain with the assurance that his piety, zeal and science will be very useful to the church in America. That is what he would tell Brute's superior, about whose brother he sends his sympathy. Should they decide otherwise, he hopes that Brute will embark from Boston. William Seton is well but seldom gets a chance to come on land. He has heard from Archbishop...