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Scope and Contents Letter to the editors from "A Lover of Justice"; Since he is a graduate of a Catholic college, he wishes to state that such colleges do not stunt the intellect of the students. The statement that the Jesuits delight in reading bookson the Index is absolutely untrue. He is a Westerner himself, and he heartily deprecates the fact that such sentiments should come from way out in San Francisco. A note written on the paper by Charles F. Porter states: "Even the influence of 'Infidel...

Scope and Contents Mathieu Dumas, employed during his life at Blanc's cathedral, on his death, left some money with Father Mignard to be sent to surviving members of the Dumas family. Mignard's first letter to Cornil asked him how the money could be transferred so that Cornil could give the money to the heirs. Mignard's second letter told of the persecution he had had to suffer in this affair. The collector of taxes had gone after him and he had even been put into prison. Mr. Jouanique, notary for the Dumas...

Scope and Contents They are disposed to make a loan to the trustees of the Cathedral of St. Louis, provided they have their charter so amended by the Legislature to give the Bishop the power of appointing a member of the trustees to induce the Bishop to guarantee that the clergy will continue to perform their functions in the Cathedral and that relations between them and the trustees remain harmonious. It appears that this letter was sent on to Archbishop Anthony Blanc and "Then to Father Constantine Maenhaut,...

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Cornthwaite reminds Perché of the transfer of William Baggeley Baggaley, seminary and diocese of New Orleans, to Leeds and asks for his papers of excorporation as it is time he received some of his orders. :: VI-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Bishop John Walsh of the London diocese is organizing a bazaar for the benefit of the building fund for a new Cathedral. Cornyu asks Hudson to send him a list of Ave Maria subscribers, so that they might call on Catholics outside the diocese to assist in building the Cathedral. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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An article that appeared in the Ave Maria is discussed. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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They have a small hospital for the lepers but a larger one is needed. He requests a donation for this purpose. Money should be sent to St. Joseph's Seminary, Dunwoodie, New York or to the treasurer of St. John's Seminary, Brighton, Massachusetts Note: a photo of the lepers is enclosed. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. (Latin) 2pp.

Scope and Contents Keeping in mind Blanc's kindnesses to him, he recommends Mr. P. Roultz ?, a talented violinist who, stricken with a lung disease has seen his resources disappear. For six months his savings have been used for doctors and medicines. He was not able to leave their rigorous climate except through the interest of friends. When he arrives in Blanc's diocese he will need the protection of a father Corradi-Collière never ceases to acknowledge that God has blessed him by permitting him to be...

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He sends an article for publication and a photo of lepers. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 1p.

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He asks for donations to enlarge their hospital for lepers. Note: a picture of the lepers is enclosed. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. (Latin) 2pp.

Scope and Contents Contains five articles. The first is a speech delivered in the Reichstag on December 18 by a Herr Bennigsev, evidently of the government, replying to an attack by a Herr Windtharst, an ultrawontauist this newspaper's term for a member of the Catholic Center Party on the appropriation of secret funds amounting to 48,000 marks to the Foreign Office. Herr Bennigsev says that Herr Windtharst should know that no government can do without a fund at the discretion of its Foreign Office....

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Corrigan thanks Hudson for sending a copy of "A Troubled Heart". Their children made their first Communion recently and were confirmed this morning. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Students of Seton Hall College congratulate Archbishop Corrigan on his being made coadjutor Archbishop of the diocese of New York. A sketch of the life of the prelate; who will be his successor in the episcopal see of Newark? :: I-1-e Newspaper Clipping 2 columns folio

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Corrigan notifies Hudson of the change in John Cardinal McCloskey' s address. He also requests a copy of Anna Hansen Dorsey' s story "Beth's Promise." :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Corrigan thanks Hudson for sending the bound volume of the Ave Maria. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Corrigan suggests the letter of Bishop Herbert Vaughan as spiritual reading. Henry Cardinal Manning at the request of the Holy Father has had a good translation prepared of the Encyclical "Humanum Genus". When he receives a copy, Corrigan will forward it to Hudson. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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He asks that an account of Father Chrysotom's shipwreck be put in the "Ave Maria". The little mission there is flourishing. Twenty converts were to be baptized this morning. Some good Catholics gave Corrigan $2000 to build a new school in Nassau for the colored children. In the "out-islands" there are as yet very few Catholics. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 2pp.

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For some time the "Notre Dame Scholastic" has been coming to his address. He appreciates the courtesy but it is impossible for him to read all the printed matter that comes and suggests that it be sent to some other person. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. Typed 1p. 8vo.

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The Viscount de Meaux quoting from the souvenir volume of the Catholic Congress gave the value of church property in 1850, 1860, 1870. Using this valuation he estimated the value of Church property in 1890 at $136 million. He inquires on what basis these estimates rest. Corrigan wants Clarke to supply information on the subject that he may transmit to de Meaux. :: I-2-n Typed L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents He thanks Onahan for the admission cards to the American Catholic Congress. For the committee on resolutions, he suggests Judge Joseph F. Daly and Professor Charles Herbermann of New York. Daly is prudent and learned; sound on all Catholic questions. Herbermann is the most learned layman in New York. He is a graduate of St. Francis Xavier's College of New York. His name may conciliate the Germans although he is thoroughly American in sentiment. Among the speakers to the resolutions Corrigan...

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He has an engagement to meet with the Apostolate of the Press, a meeting arranged with his sanction some months ago; since other Bishops are expected, it would not be proper for him to be absent. Onahan should hold the meeting without any reference to his attendance. (In Group IV folder.)

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As already stated, he regrets that a previous engagement will detain him in New York Jan. 6 and 7. Onahan should make his excuses to the committee. (In Group IV folder.)

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He has an engagement to meet with the Apostolate of the Press, a meeting arranged with his sanction some months ago; since other Bishops are expected, it would not be proper for him to be absent. Onahan should hold the meeting without any reference to his attendance. In Group IV folder. :: IX-1-g T.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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As already stated, he regrets that a previous engagement will detain him in New York Jan. 6 and 7. Onahan should make his excuses to the committee. In Group IV folder. :: IX-1-g T.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He thanks Onahan for the admission cards to the American Catholic Congress. For the committee on resolutions, he suggests Judge Joseph F. Daly and Professor Charles Herbermann of New York. Daly is prudent and learned; sound on all Catholic questions. Herbermann is the most learned layman in New York. He is a graduate of St. Francis Xavier's College of New York. His name may conciliate the Germans although he is thoroughly American in sentiment. Among the speakers to the resolutions...

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List of confirmations and chapel blessings at which Archbishop Corrigan presided. On Nov. 17 and 18, he presided at the Diocesan Synod of New York. :: I-1-e Newspaper Clipping 1 column 32mo. 10

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Corrigan asks for information for Cardinal John McCloskey about the practice of the Province concerning the fees usually given for matrimonial dispensations. :: VI-3-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He congratulates McGrath on his promotion to the Deaconship. Cardinal John McCloskey and Monsignor John Murphy Farley are resting at Mount St. Vincent's at present. Father Bartholomew Galligan of White Plains has died. Corrigan trusts McGrath will return to them next year, able to do much for the glory of God. Corrigan sends regards to Reverend Mr. McGee. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Seton's note and the books came this morning. Corrigan is sending him some papers and he has the brochure on "Le Pape et L'Allemagne," which he will forward in a few days.

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He would like Seton's advice about the enclosed no enclosure. What would be a fair alms? He does not know anyone who desires relics for his church; there are five reliquaries in all, containing 13 relics. Who is Uditore at Monaco? :: II-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.