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Kehoe will take a page of advertisement for one year. Benziger's list is a humbug. A copy of "Albert the Great" cost them $2.25, Benziger sells it for $1.80. Kehoe got it for Hudson. "Legend and the Blessed Sacrament" Benziger has at $1.60. Copies of "Chapel of St. John", "Meditations On the Rosary" and "Cistercisan Fathers" Benziger does not have. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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The enclosed notice is a lie. The Dutchmen are carrying things too far, they dare not correct the "General Catechism of Christian Doctrine". All corrections pass through Kehoe's hands. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents William J. Onahan has sent Kehoe a circular about the proposed meeting of Catholic laymen, and tells him that he is chosen a member of the committee to meet in Detroit June 5th, and that he is to communicate with Brownson. He is sorry that it is not convenient for him, but he has had a bad attack of rheumatism—the first in his life—and cannot get around very well. He is heartily in unison and in spirit with the promoters of the meeting and will do all he can to help the cause. :: III-3-c...

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Keiley acknowledges receipt of the copies of the Ave Maria containing the article "Honor To The Khedive". :: X-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents He received McMaster's note of Sept. 29 and the enclosures, for which he is very grateful. He will present the other draft to the Holy Father in person and beg His prayers for McMaster and his wife. He remembers Mrs. McMaster in his prayers every morning, but imagines she does not need them mow. Father Metcalf desires to be remembered to McMaster. Keiley would like to meet Miss Edes and may call on her after retreat which commences this week, but he has heard that she imagines him not...

Scope and Contents He received from Mr. James Alphonsus Mc Master, of the New York Freeman's Journal, the sum of 1305 lire and 50 centesimi as an offering from the students of college to the Holy Father. The Pope granted an audience to Keiley on Nov. 4 and received this testimonial of affection from His American children and blessed them all. The Holy Father signed a prepared petition asking his benediction to be sent to the college. The Pope was gratified at the outspoken condemnation of the present...

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Miss Keiley sends McMaster $3 for her subscription. She expresses her mother's as well as her own sympathy at the death of Mrs. McMaster. Father Thomas Mulvey said a Mass and she has arranged for another and commends Father Gerard Van de Plas to McMaster's prayers and gives an account of him whose anniversary they are commemorating. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He was informed by Father Silas M. Chatard yesterday that he was not to write to the Freeman any longer, since it was not proper in a student. He regrets having to do so, but is assured that the Journal will not lose by it as Miss Edes' letters give ample and reliable news of Rome. He must also forego receiving the Journal, and should not retain the last remittance sent by McMaster, but does not know how to return it. He thanks McMaster for his kindness and will be glad to hear from him...

Scope and Contents Bishop Peter Joseph Baltes is attempting to secure the approval of all the Bishops in the country for his pastoral, which he intends to send to Rome. Keiley suggests that McMaster obtain the aid of Bishop Thomas A. Becker, of Wilmington, Delaware. Bishop Becker has already expressed his surprise that the Freeman's Journal should be classed with the World Watchman. Becker will aid McMaster in anything he sends to Rome. The Pastoral of Baltes is injudicious and scandalous and each priest...

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Keiley tells McMaster that the Bishop Alfred Curtis has received his letter and asks him to interfere in the case if practicable. The Bishop does not remember the lady but does not doubt the truth of her statements. She seems deserving of assistance and perhaps "Jack" can help McMaster out on it. He asks if palms are still available. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Keiley, Chairman of the Pilgrimage Committee, reports on arrangements that have been made with steamship companies for the transportation of the pilgrims to Europe and back. Pilgrims are instructed to telegraph immediately if they desire a first cabin. Passports will be furnished free of charge if the pilgrims return an application properly filled out. :: I-2-a Printed form letter 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Keiley, as Chairman of the Pilgrimage Committee, reports that prompted by many suggestions the Catholic Union of New York has appointed a Committee to give definite shape to plans for a pilgrimage of Catholic men from the United States to Shrines of the Apostles in Rome and to the imprisoned Pope. The Committee has determined on the propriety of such a pilgrimage, to start about the middle of May from New York and land at Brest of Havre, proceed from there to Lourdes, and then to Rome...

Scope and Contents She is sorry he finds no chance to write his friends, and would have written sooner herself, but she has had a little hospital here since St. Joseph's day. She tells him about the health and activities of her family and friends. John J. Keiley? allowed her to enjoy John's letter. She will try to remind him to write, but she is growing old and may forget. Minister Anthony Keiley is to sail for Italy on April 29, 1885, and there is a hissing tempest about the appointment, just as James...

Scope and Contents Keiley encloses a clipping from the Boston Pilot of Saturday Nov. 6, 1886. Keiley believes the editor of the Pilot must have a personal spite against the head of the State Department, since for months there have been cutting remarks made about him. Keiley thinks it atrocious than an Irish Catholic paper should carry such a remark as the encloses. He also thinks the man who was saddened by the Marseillaise was right—it was a harlot's music which was enthroned at Notre Dame when the Lord...

Scope and Contents He received McFarland's of June 12th but so many strange things happened at Nativity. McFarland has undoubtedly heard of Nedd's misfortune. He tried to get permission to visit his mother. The Bishop refused him twice and asked for a month's wait. When he tried to get permission the third time the Bishop John Hughes said he could not replace him. The Bishop asked him why he did not report the situation, but Kein said the Bishop knew it as well as he did. The great Georgius was named. There...

Scope and Contents He received McFarland's letter yesterday. Father J.C.D. was here for nearly three weeks and left four or five days ago for Canada. He spoke of the affair with Elder Green and said that he was going to Philadelphia to see some papers for the trial. He seems to have no doubt of his defeating Green when the case came to trial. He thinks himself greatly injured by the Bishop John Hughes and defies any one to prove his intemperance. Ned is back there but not in his old position. Father Patrick...

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Kein has attended to McFarland's affairs. He advises McFarland to leave a la Hackett to avoid trouble. He will expect him by July 4 and as he is leaving the Cathedral for another church he can offer lodgings. He is sending this by another means to avoid suspicion but would not mind if Father John McCaffrey should open it. McFarland has already said that he is leaving and might as well come to New York. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Kein has not heard from McFarland, but takes the occasion to introduce the bearer Bishop William Quarter who hopes to enlist McFarland for his diocese. Kein says he will treat his priests well. He suggests also Tom O'Neil. If McFarland does not go Kein renews his own offer. He is to tell E. McCormick that his letter has been received. He sends respects to Father Flout and the sisters. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Kein has received McFarland's letter by Kerrigan but was absent. He complains that McFarland sends so little news of the Mountain, especially about Kerrigan's marriage. He tried to defer his ordination, but the Bishop assured him that he would not have any duties until the bishop himself had prepared him. He has spent his time so far attending the bishop's mail and has preached a few times. He describes the letters he has received from other friends. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 4pp. 4to.

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He has just received McFarland's note and is sure that there is no impossibility and will expect him Saturday evening. He does not know how Father McClellan could say they did not expect McFarland. He asks an answer by the bearer and if he cannot come to try to get McClellan or Curran to come. If not them he is to ask Father John Harley to come. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Clarke is to send 3 volumes of Lives of Deceased Bishops to Miss Nainie McClairy, New York. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Ask Clarke to send to his address the 3 volumes of Lives of Deceased Bishops. :: I-2-n A.Postcard S. 32mo.

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Confirmation by official notice of the Pope's death is requested. :: I-2-c Telegram 1p. 12mo.

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Kell renews his subscription to the Freeman's Journal for 1876. What they greatly need is a clear exposition of the doctrine of the Church in regards the school question, both public and private. Trying days are ahead and such articles will be needed to stem the current of persecution and to encourage lukewarm Catholics. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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About 4 weeks ago he sent McMaster a draft for $40 through Father James Perron. The money had been sent to Father B Sestini by some pious contributor to the fund for the Holy Father. Keller has been watching the Journal for an acknowledgement, but has seen none. He asks that McMaster make inquiries and let Keller know the results. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father Michael O'Connor, S.J. sent him McFarland's letter on the subject of the church in New Haven which he kindly offered to the Jesuits. He will probably find it advisable to call on McFarland next week to confer and to look at the places proposed in the letter. He hopes that there will be no obstacle to their accepting the foundation although they have hardly the men right now. He can have no objection to their bearing a proper share of the common burthens in regard to collections but he...

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He said in his late letter that he would be seeing him this week because he thought McFarland would be making changes immediately owing to the approaching erection of the new diocese. If this is not the case he will see McFarland after Easter. He asks McFarland to send word by telegraph after Easter. If no telegram comes he will leave Baltimore Tuesday night, the 19th, see Father John Bapst in New York on Wednesday and be at New Haven on the same evening. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Just returned from their country missions, he finds McFarland's letter waiting. He does not fore-see any thing that will prevent the proposed retreat. If an obstacle comes it will he made known in time. As to New Haven they are in no hurry.Father Michael O'Connor, S.J. is going home slowly but receives Holy Communion daily. The new Sisters of Mercy of Middletown have applied to him for a Father to give them a retreat. He will try to comply with their request. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Kelly is disappointed that Henry did not visit him after his sojourn in New York with Barstow, Turnbull and the rest. He suspects L.L. Livingston monopolized all of Henry's time and childes Henry for disappointing him, especially since he will probably more before Henry gets his vacation next fall. A postal card for Henry which Kelly believes came from Fifine Brownson has been sent on to Detroit. Kelly has now two boys and two girls. :: III-3-a A. L. S. 3pp. 12mo

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Kellog wishes Brownson to fill the enclosed order. He wants to hand out the pamphlets to the W.C.T.U., White League Workers, etc. It is an awful document, of the utmost importance to this nation. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo.