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An article in the Ave Maria entitled "Women in Business" was simil ar to the leading ideas of Kerr's sister Agnes Geraldine Kerr, as spoken by her at the graduation exercises of the Paterson Normal Training School. The speech as printed in the Paterson "Daily Press" is enclosed. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Kersting asks that his Freeman's Journal be discontinued for reasons already known to McMaster. He wishes to know how much he owes for the paper and expresses his intentions of renewing his subscription as soon as the Bishop Peter Joseph Baltes lifts the interdict. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father M. Weis, Secretary to Bishop Peter Joseph Baltes of Alton, issued the statement that the Freeman's Journal is no longer a prohibited paper in the diocese. The Bishop himself will make this declaration during the retreat to begin Oct. 6. Kersting offers his congratulations. There will be one point in the Bishop's declaration which will not satisfy the readers of the Journal, and that will be his statement that the interdict was revoked for no other reason than that the paper...

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Kerwin thanks Hudson for sending the package. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Kerwin of the New York Tablet asks Murray to ascertain the truth of the enclosed clipping from the Herald which he can scarcely believe. The clipping tells of Mgr. Capel preaching in a Philadelphia Cathedral, who expressed sympathy for Queen Victoria upon the loss of the Duke of Albany. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Ketchum sends Hudson the manuscript of her story "Case Diva". If it can not be used in the Ave Maria, she asks Hudson's opinion as to its merit and the best way to get it published. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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The serving man sent the package by express but did not prepay the charges, which makes Ketchum wonder if Hudson has received it. It contained the manuscript "Costa Diva" and the book "Lotus Flowers". :: X-2-i A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Ketchum thanks Hudson for his interest in her story. She asks that the manuscript of Casta Diva be sent to the publisher Appleton, Lancaster, and Duff, and that the clergyman, who read it, forward his opinion of it. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Ketchum submits a novel, some 550 pages long, divided into fifty chapters, entitled Costa Diva, which she would like to see published in the Ave Maria. She thinks it would run for about a year. Ketchum is not a postulant at the Monastery of the Visitation. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Since Ketchum received a proposition to publish "Casa Diva" she asks Hudson to return her manuscript. She would like the opinion of the clergyman who read her story as to its merits. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Permission has been obtained to form a regimental band; he lists assessments on the officers according to rank, and describes steps taken to form the band. If the assessment cannot be paid, Brownson is to inform headquarters so that other means may be employed. :: III-3-h A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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Hudson will de Kiely a favor if he assists the priest in whose behalf Patrick Hickey recently wrote. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Kiely thanks Hudson for the invitation. For many reasons he could not attend. Hudson's friend P. V. is not at all well. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Father Kiernan thanks Brownson for the photograph of Orestes A. Brownson :: III-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Kiernan proposes changes when the publication of the Journal is resumed. He 1 believes there is nothing to be gained by continuing. The Appeal; 2 believes the size, shape, and price of the Appeal are not accepable to subscribers; 3 proposes that the Journal return to the 26 X 36 size it had in 1848, thereby reducing the price of paper to one-half, or to $3.00 per ream; 4 proposes that the price be $2.00 per year to mail subscribers, with inducements to clubs, $2.00 in advance to city...

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Kilner requests copy for "Stories and Sketches" in order to get them out in time for the premium season. "Carmela" will be put in hand as soon as Frances C. Tiernan is heard from. They propose to give Hudson five hundred copies of "Carmela" with his imprint for two hundred and fifty each of "Philip's Restitution" and "A Child of Mary". :: X-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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They thank Hudson for his suggestions. They would be pleased to issue a book made up of selections from the Ave Maria if Hudson would indicate those that could be used for that purpose. They have secured the copyright for "Carmela". :: X-3-l A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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They have examined "The Fortunes of a Runaway" and like it, but they find that they would have to put another story with it. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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They have about 50 pages in type of the Short Stories collected from the Ave Maria. They will publish some of Father Coloma's stories in book form next spring. They send one of them to Hudson. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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They desire to get a few books suitable for Premium Books, interestingly written for children by good Catholic authors. Hudson is requested to furnish them with the addressess of a few good authors who would furnish them with such stories. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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They ask Hudson if he will have printed 750 copies each of "Child of Mary" and 'Phillip's Restitution." They are anxious to make their catalogue as full as possible. They will be glad to advertise in the Ave Maria as soon as they know exactly what they have. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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They send proofs of the 50 pages in hand. They will want enough to make 230 pages more. A lady in England is translating Father Coloma's stories and they have made arrangements with her for them. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He dashed off the enclosed last night as he felt too unwell to rest. He does not have the time this morning for a careful perusal and if the effusion is of any interest to the Notre Dame boys he wants Hudson to correct it and print it or fling it into the waste basket. If it never sees light so much the better. It is a feeble effort to sustain Hudson. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2 pp. crown 8 vo

Scope and Contents Through a mutual friend, Father Peter Paul Cooney, Kilroy learned that Hudson is trying to acquire a complete set of Brownson's Review. Having a large number of extra and odd volumes himself and expecting that Hudson's collection is in the same condition, Kilroy suggests that they exchange these surplus numbers thereby assisting each other in the acquisition of a complete set. According to Kilroy the mission conducted by the Holy Cross Fathers at Stratford was a great success. At...

Scope and Contents Kilroy acknowledges Lefevere's letter of the 19th. Hands' note with interest was paid July 5 for $160.32. On Monday July 18, $440 was paid for 2 church lots in Port Huron; the deed is in the Recorder's Office in St. Clair. July 9, 2 acres in Emmet were purchased for $1 for a church site. There is a school house on it where Kilroy has attended the congregation since December, 1862. A church should be built in Riley. The village of Capac is 6 miles west. Kilroy obtains township maps from...

Scope and Contents In his last letter Kilroy sent an account of pew rent and subscriptions received in Port Huron, Columbus, Kenokee —formerly Emmet, and Burchville . Now he sends an account by subscriptions from Kenokee-Emmet, Wales and the Township of Reilly, all 4 together. The 3 leading politicians, Patrick Kennedy, Patrick Dahony, Patrick Cogley, paid nothing during 1865. He lists 46 Irish who paid $119. He also lists 10 persons who have paid pew rent. Catholics at Emmet-Kenokee are bound to have the pews...

Scope and Contents Kilroy has secured two lots for the church in Port Huron. They are 100 feet square. The third lot cannot be sold at present but Mr. Wells says there is no doubt but that they can get it. Mr. Delude had failed in making two payments and had paid $150. Kilroy agreed to give Delude $185.83 to sign his bond back to Wells, who gave Kilroy a new bond dated September 10, 1859. After payments to Wells and Delude, Kilroy will have two payments of $150 to make on September 10, 1860 and September 10,...

Scope and Contents Kilroy received on December 18 the plat of the church land at Newport, Michigan herein enclosed no enclosure. If 60 feet were marked out for a street the second range of lots would be too near the church. The proprietor of Mr. Parker's mill has taken the water privilege of the Belle river. They have come about halfway toward Mr. Louis Cottrells' . Some person at Newport ought to see to it and get what is lawful. Father Mary Paul Wehrle came to St. Clair on the 14th. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 2pp....

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He thanks Hudson for the General Index to Brownson's Review :: X-2-g A.Postcard S.

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Some time ago Kinchley saw an article in the Ave Maria stating that Father William Hamilton was the only clergyman of this city who attended the prisoners at Andersonville, Georgia. The following correspondence from a paper of the time it was published shows that statement to be incorrect.