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Eaton asks (Seton) to send him the World notice of himself. Here he is in the depths of luxury. Baron and Baroness Seilliere arrived from Paris Sunday. They have been lunching with the Prince of Wales. Eaton preached and conducted services at All Saints last Sunday. (P.S.) He is invited to Ned K. Vanderbilt's "palace" tomorrow. He will be delighted to introduce (Seton) to the Seillieres next winter before they return to Paris.

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He thanks (Seton) for the clipping and would like a spare copy if he has one. If (Seton) ever stayed in Newport he would hate an aristocracy of money worse than he now does. Everything is a huge vulgar glittering soap bubble. He is of course having a good time and his friends are most kind to him and he is under no restraint. He leaves for Nova Scotia in September and will be glad to leave Newport. He asks (Seton) to send him Louis (Sands)' address.

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According to his promise Eaton sends Hudson a copy of the Little Treasury of Leaflets. Enclosed is the catalog of leaflets :: X-3-l A.L.S. 5pp. 4to.

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Since Schmidt has signified his intention to go to America, Eberhard gives him letters of dimission to the diocese of Covington stating that he is free of ecclesiastical censure and that he exercised the ministry in Plymouth, England for a half year with zeal. D.S. Latin 1p. 8vo. Countersigned on the back.

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Father Ebner expresses his sympathy for the destruction of Notre Dame by fire. He sends his regards to Father Edward Sorin. Even though he is very poor he is sending $2.00, one to aid the rebuilding of the University and the other for the Archbishop of Cincinnati. He sends a picture of himself from his first Mass memorials. He gives two changes of addresses for a Mr. Coleman and Mr. John Kindig. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. crown 8 vo.

Scope and Contents Ebner tells Hudson to use the items from this letter if edifying enough for the Catholic readers of the Ave Maria. His name is not be subscribed to the letter, nor does he want the letter published as he gives it, but wants Hudson to transcribe it and then publish it in his own words. Fr. Ebner will gladly give more items about the Indian Mission. Two full-blooded Indians baptized several years ago were married by Rt. Rev. Abbot Martin Marty, O.S.B. The couple received their first...

Scope and Contents Ebner sent Hudson a few items of news regarding a visit from their Vicar Apostolic. Ebner married a full blooded Indian couple this morning with a Nuptial Mass. The man is called Frank Okicitamain Walking Soldier and the girl Maggie Oicage Growth. The couple attended the Indian Mission School and are fervent Christians. The ceremony was attended by Indians and whites. The agent, Major and Mrs. James McLaughlin stood as witnesses. It is very consoling to see the Indians understanding...

Scope and Contents He sends Hudson thanks for both the letter and the free subscription to the Ave Maria, along with reiterating his pledge to support the Ave Maria always. If he had a better command of the English language he would write an article lauding the merits of the Ave Maria but instead he urges Hudson to do so giving particular mention to the value of a subscription to the Ave Maria as a Christmas gift. He believes that Hudson will find it necessary to revise his estimate of the Indiana agents...

Scope and Contents He gives the names of four new subscribers he secured for the Ave Maria. The prayer books and leaflets Hudson sent have arrived and have already proved of great benefit to the Indian children to whom they were distributed. Ebner and the children are both very grateful for Hudson's kindness. One of the Grey Nuns associated with him in teaching the young Indian children has been transferred to another position. Because of her great ability and popularity as a teacher this nun will long to...

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The mail is very irregular so the items will be mailed without delay and he hopes that Hudson will use them. These items should encourage the readers of the Ave Maria to be more earnest in their religious practices. M. Laura was a perfect model of a good Christian. Ebner has $2.50 from Sergeant Swan for Hudson but it is impossible to procure a check at present. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He sends Hudson some articles which are not ready for press which Hudson is to fix for the Ave Maria to do justice to the Indians and to the Religion. He believes that God will hear the prayer of an Indian child before those of white children. He wants to show that the gifts for the Indian Missions are useful and not thrown away and wants Hudson to send extra copies of the edition that contains this article. Hudson is given thanks for the items from the sacristy that were mailed to...

Scope and Contents Ebner thanks Hudson for the compliments sent by Frank Garrity . After gaining the permission of his superior Abbot Fintan Mundwiler, O.S.B, of St. Meinard's Abbey, Ebner had his picture taken and sends Hudson a copy. For a time he had the assistance of Father Emeran Wendl, but he has left. Bishop Martin Marty, O.S.B., plans to make some changes in the missions next autumn. Marty and Father Isidor Hobi, O.S.B., will celebrate their 25th Anniversary of ordination on September 14th. ::...

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Ebner makes inquires about why he has not received his copy of the Ave Maria during the past three weeks. He has been recalled to St. Meinrad's Abbey, Indiana. Bishop Martin Marty, O.S.B., plans to send two secular priests, Fathers Simon Carew, and Michael P. Horgan to continue missionary work. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Enclosed is an article for the Ave Maria. The first piece he copied from an old prayerbook. He is missing several volumes of the Ave Maria and asks Hudson to lend them to him. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Ebner thanks Hudson for sending $5 for the Indian missions. The "Catholic Note", Hudson made in the Ave Maria concerning Ebner's missions had no effect. He sends a statement of his mission's financial affairs. The government builds the schools for the Indians and pays for the teachers, but Ebner has nothing for churches and for priests. Ten persons, priests, brothers and sisters are employed as teachers. For this the government pays $375 every quarter, out of which they must board...

Scope and Contents He was sent by his Rt. Rev. Abbot to take charge of the Catholic Sioux Indian Missions, Dakota Territory, and his residence is to be St. Benedict's Mission, 18 miles below Fort Yates. Major James McLaughlin was instrumental in getting him this position. They are together again in the same field of labor. Their experience with the Indians at Devil's Lake Agency is a great help to them here amongst the 5000 savages. Ever since his arrival on March 28th he has labored hard. He has baptized...

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She sends a short tale, "Zabrocka's Promise", and the sketch of the "Life of Don Bosco". :: X-3-g A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Eccles is pleased that Hudson approved "Pergolese" and "Zabrocha's Promise". She sends a sketch of the "Life of Attie O'Brien", whose biography has been written by Mrs. M. J. O'Connell. Eccles has written to Maurice Egan apropos of corresponding for some American papers. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Eccles sends a tale "The Judgement of God" which appears in Louis Veuillot's "Pelerinages de Suisse". It is not a translation though in part it follows his lines. "Zabrocka" has not appeared yet, but she expects it will before Hudson receives this letter. Eccles forwards an article by the late Attie O'Brien, which Mrs. Morgan J. O'Connell sent her. An Irish exhibition is to be one of the features of this season in London. An article on poplin weaving in Dublin will appear in Oscar...

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Attie O'Brien's poem was read by all her friends with interest as was Kathleen Tynan's monograph. Eccles sends two articles "A Scheme of Life" and "The Soul's Secret", copied by Mrs. Morgan John O'Connell, who is not the daughter-in-law of the Liberator as Tynan thinks. Her husband was Daniel O'Connell's nephew. If Hudson can take these two poems, it will be a real charity to poor Attie's relations. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Eccles sends the third portion of "For Daily Bread." She is particluarly busy with journalistic work. Because of Sir Morell Mackenzie's death his daughter has temporarily given over to Eccles her syndicate letter. Mrs. Morgan John O'Connell, daughter of Charles Bianconi, has asked for an introduction to Hudson. She married the nephew of the Liberator. She is now travelling in America with her only child John O'Connell, who will be very wealthy when of age. Her book "The Last Colonel of...

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Eccles thanks Hudson for the Ave Marias and the check. Father Duffield's address is the Presbytery, Rotherwas, Hereford, England. They have taken Eccles as correspondent on the Dublin National Press. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Eccles sends Part I of a Polish story by Sienkiewicz for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Eccles will send on the rest of "Daily Bread" as soon as finished. A German translation of it was published in America by Benziger Brothers. She sends a copy of "The Strand Magazine". :: X-3-m A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Hudson has accepted some short stories of her sister's. Eccles submits a translation of a French tale. Her sister, Charlotte Eccles is writing for the London edition of the New York Herald. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Eccleston has this day received from the Cardinal Prefect of the Propaganda the accompanying documents with directions to forward them to Rese without delay. He quotes the extracts of the letter to himself directing Eccleston that he is to send them on immediately and testify to their receipt by Rese; that letters to Rese are not sealed so that Eccleston can read them; that he is to understand that Pope Gregory XVI orders Rese to go to Rome immediately. The cardinal Prefect thinks that Rese...

Scope and Contents Shortly before the death of Bishop John England of Charleston South Carolina, Eccleston received a letter written by England's direction. An extract from it follows: In t he event of England's death, Father Richard S. Baker is to be administrator as Vicar Capitular until the nomination of a successor in that nomination, England desires that Baker be principally named, adding the names of Fathers John Barry and Jeremiah F. O'Neil to supply the requisite number. Eccleston is not acquainted...

Scope and Contents Having failed to receive an answer to his letter of January 13 he sends another copy. He does not have before him the bulls of the erection of the diocese of Dubuque having sent it to Bishop Mathias Loras, but his recollection is that it includes that part of Wisconsin which lies west of the Mississippi. He has no recent news concerning Bishop Frederick Rese, nor concerning the appropriations of the Leopoldine Association to his diocese, or that of Baltimore. DeBruyn will oblige by...

Scope and Contents Marked a circular. Bishop William Quarter of Chicago and Bishop John Stephen Bazin of Vincennes not having designated successors, Eccleston in compliance with the decree of the Sacra Congregatio de Propaganda Fide transmitted the following names to the Holy See: For Chicago, 1. Very Rev . Edward Purcell, Vicar-General of his brother Bishop John Baptist Purcell of Cincinnati; 2. Rev. John McGil l of the Diocese of Louisville; 3. Very Rev. James Oliver Van de Velde, S.J., of St. Louis. For...

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The bishops meeting in Council in 1846 fixed the next Council for the fourth Sunday after Easter, 1849. Therefore the seventh Provincial Council will open in the Baltimore Cathedral on May 6. The bishops are asked to send in beforehand the questions and business to be taken up. :: III-2-h L.S. Latin 1p. 8vo.