Scope and Contents Benoit, explains to McMaster that a Rev. Father De Luca has written him asking to be admitted to his diocese. This priest claims to be a victim of persecution in Switzerland and has finally been exiled after 9 months imprisonment. Father Benoit promised to employ him if he could show good papers from his Ordinary and instructed him to borrow 20 or 25 dollars from McMaster for his train fare, which Fr. Benoit would promptly refund. Three weeks have now passed, and since De Luca has not...

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Benoit introduces a priest who has been imprisoned in Europe for his faith. Since he has no place for this "Confessor fidei" he recommends him to other priests with the hope that they will aid and protect him. The new priest is able to speak French, English and Italian, but not German. Benoit recommends him in a particular manner and offers to repay any financial assistance they might see fit to give him. copy in the papers of James Alphonsus McMaster :: I-2-b copy of A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He is visiting his birthplace and remembering happy events of his youth. He left Rome earlier than he expected due to the extreme heat, and at that time Miss Edes had not received the money to buy the lamp. The address that McMaster had prepared was not delivered since they do not make speeches written by outsiders. The Bishop delivered one at the audience with the Pope as did Judge Sheard, his being in French and it pleased the Pope as his countenance evidenced the fact. The Pope's...

Scope and Contents Flaget informs Brute of the changes which have taken place in his diocese with the departure of the Incomparable Mgr. Francis Patrick Kenrick. Father Ignatius Aloysius Reynolds has taken over the class of Theology and the Scriptures and has given up the presidency. Father George Elder was recalled to that important post. Father William Byrne, very well known by Brute has been withdrawn from his college where he was doing exceedingly well to fill the position of vice-president. Every ...

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He sends back to McMaster $20 saying, "what is given is given". Tomorrow he will write a longer letter. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He is in Fort Wayne again on his return home he was well received by the Catholics proving that Catholics sincerely love their spiritual guides. He thanks McMaster for the kindness bestowed upon him while he was in New York, and he asks McMaster to telegraph him the day Bishop Joseph Dwenger leaves New York. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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They have read of Clarke's great history and wish to benefit by it. If Clarke will let them satisfy their debt for it little by little, they will order two copies, one for each community of their order Poor Clares in this country. The other copy is to be addressed to Sister Mary Francis Moran P.C., New Orleans. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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They send Hudson a copy of Father August Bernard Oechtering's book, "Capital and Labor" for a notice in the Ave Maria. This is the only book that has been published on this subject from a Catholic standpoint. The object of the work is to create peace and unity between employers and employees and it was ordered published by Bishop Joseph Dwenger of Fort Wayne. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Benziger Brothers submit drawings for exposition with wooden tabernacles. As for the lamps and Ostensorium they desire that Hudson make the selection. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Benziger Brothers have issued orders for the making of the safes and tabernacles with the six lamps respectively; Chandeliers number 1267 have been ordered from Europe. Details concerning the proper size Ostensorium that would fit in the Tabernacle are discussed. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 5pp. 4to.

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Benziger Brothers have issued orders for the making of the safes and tabernacles with the six lamps respectively; Chandeliers number 1267 have been ordered from Europe. Details concerning the proper size Ostensorium that would fit in the Tabernacle are discussed. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 5pp. 4to.

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Everything is ready for shipment except the Expositions and they will not be ready until September 10th. :: X-3-e A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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A notice of publication of the Office of the Tenebrae. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Father Charles L. DePreiter of Lefevere's diocese owes them $206.45 since March 1857. They request Lefevere's aid in collecting the debt. :: III-2-i L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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They recall Father Charles De Preitre of Wyandotte in the matter of their claim against him. They refer to De Preitres' letter to them of Sept. 22 in which he will try his best to settle the account by and by, as he has written so often before. The ask Lefevere to remind him of his obligation. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Father J A Koenig has owed them $25 for vestments since February 2, 1857. They have learned that Koenig is now at Lefevere's house and ask Lefevere to give him the enclosed bill which with interest amounts to $28.66. The letter is signed by E. Freymiller for Benziger Brothers. They enclose a statement sent to Father Koenig. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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Mechlin Offices were sent instead of Tours because Tours is not printed separately. They will exchange the Alte und Neue Welt for the Ave Maria and would like Hudson to mention their periodical in the Ave Maria occasionally. :: X-2-e A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Benziger Brothers sends Hudson a copy of the work "A Sure Way to a Happy Marriage". :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Benziger Brothers sends "An Instruction on Mixed Marriages", by Bishop William Bernard Ullathorne of Birmingham, England, with notes by a professor of theology. They have been assured that it is a learned and practical treatise and they would appreciate a notice in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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There is no objection to reproducing Dr. Johannes Janssen's biography in English. They have all rights pertaining to this matter and suggest that Hudson mention that the original appeared in the Alte und Neue Welt published in 1886. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Father Francis X. Weninger has not received either a letter or the $4 from McMaster which he understands McMaster returned to him. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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In answer to Brownson's kind favor to meet him and a number of other Catholic gentlemen to complete the preliminary arrangements for a Congress of Catholic laymen in Baltimore in November, Benziger regrets to say that his health has been so poor of late that he could not well venture the trip at present. Also, his only partner is in Europe and he could hardly leave the business. He wishes every success and hopes to be present at the meeting in Baltimore. :: III-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Bequette has been a collegian in the Athenaeum since he left Big River. He asks to be remembered to all his friends. Rattigan writes a postscript that these lines were written by a young man with whose conduct Rattigan is highly please. Since Bequette came here, he has received Rattigan's advice in a kindly and brotherly manner; he is from Missouri and loves Timon. His conduct is indeed good.` A.L.S. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

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Sister submits a poem entitled "The Last Hour" written by Marien Kind. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 3p. 8vo.

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Enclosed are some stamps due on the Ave Maria. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Bergen informs McMaster that his wife is near death as a result of consumption, and is given only a few hours to live. It is a terrible blow to Berger, and he has been unable to concentrate on business of any sort, not leave her even to meet his friend Father Reardon, who has just returned from Europe. Father Reardon brought Bergen's wife several gifts which of course will be of no use to her now. Bergen will telegraph McMaster when the end comes. Father Daley thinks she will live until...

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He is sending a book on the Trappistines which he would like to know if it is worth publishing. The plan as prepared by the late Bishop Peter J. Lavialle and myself is not in agreement with the present Bishop William McCloskey. It contains what you will print in next week's issue. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Abbot Benedict is sending Hudson a long letter from a pilgrim who assisted at the coronation of the miraculous Madonna venerated in the chapel of the Trappistine Sisters at Notre Dame des Gardes near Augers, France. The Abbot sends the French along with the English translation made by a lady of Louisville, and he hopes that when Hudson publishes it he will also find room for a sketch of the life of the Trappistine Sisters. Such a sketch would answer the many inquiries made of the Abbot...

Scope and Contents Copies in French the letter of Abbot of Bellfontaine of March 1 relating what happened in the Chapel of Our Lady of the Gardes, on the 27th of February. Would like to have the story published and asks Father Hudson for advice. Three women wrote to Bishop Peter J. Lavialle that they wished to form a new order of nuns under the name of Sisters of Our Lady of La Trappe of Mount Olivet. They wish to serve under the Bishop of Louisville, Kentucky. Their object is to relieve the burdens of...

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Benedict believes a life of Bishop Peter J. Lavialle should be written and the Ave Maria ought to publish a sketch of his life. He inquires if the Ave Maria Press will publish for the Sulpicians of Baltimore and Benedict, Father Hamon's meditations in English. Miss Ella McMahon will translate them and Benziger Brothers quote a price of $900 for 250 copies. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.