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Lambing questions the correctness of the latest English translation of the "Raccolta" that was referred to by the Ave Maria in answer to a question. Father W. W. Barry 's work "On the Sacraments" furnishes material for instructions. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Lambing asks Hudson to send him some Lourdes water. His transfer to a new parish has been held up and Lambing expects to remain at St. Mary's for another season. Bishop John Tuigg is returning from Rome. The trouble between Tuigg and Father J. Hickey Braddock's Field has been compromised to Tuigg's disadvantage. Father Michael Joseph Mitchell died January 11., he was sixty-two and had been a priest thirty-eight years. He received the copy of Professor Joseph A. Lyons ' book "Library of...

Scope and Contents Lambing sends Hudson a review of the book on Mixed Marriage which Hudson sent him. While the work is more learned than Lambing's he thinks his book on the subject is more practical. Benziger Brothers is publishing a work entitled "Zeal in the work of the Ministry" a good book for missionary priests written by Abbe Dulvis . Lambing wrote Benziger's suggesting they ought to reprint this work and enclose a section by a real missionary priest, say Father Francis Weninger :: X-2-i A.L.S....

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There is no reliable word of Bishop John Tuigg 's return although it was reported he would leave Rome on January 6th. The decree of the Council of Trent and the Ruler of the Index requires that a book treating de rebus pacis should have the approbation of the Ordinary of the place in which it is published. But if the author should live in a different place does it require the approbation of his Bishop? :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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It is true Bishop Joseph Dwenger should have seen the manuscript of the "Masses". Lambing would be unwilling to have the work published without his approbation. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Lambing received the letter of Father L. Morandi, S.J., which Hudson sent. He sends the corrections to Hudson. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Lambing received the copy of the "Masses for the Dead" which Hudson sent him. He requests more copies, that he might send them to Washington as required by the copyright law. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Lambing received the copies of "Masses for the Dead" for which he thanks Hudson, but he is disappointed that they were not published on the same size paper as the Scholastic Annual. Hudson is mistaken as to the number of copies of the pamphlet Lambing was to receive for it was agreed that he would take seventy-five out of the one thousand copies. Lambing claims he also corrected the mistake concerning diriment impediments he made in the manuscript. Lambing requests that Hudson send him...

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Lambing submits an article. He proposes to take seventy-five copies of the 1000 pamphlets he wrote because he knew Hudson did not have the same facilities for publishing it as other publishers he has consulted. The 227 copies have not arrived yet. Lambing thinks twenty-five cents is a fair price to charge for the pamphlet. He sends Hudson a letter he received for Edmund F. Dunne :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Enclosed is an account of an incident that Lambing experienced. Lambing wrote to Judge Edmund Dunne . Dunne's letter is evidence of the difficulty even a well meaning layman finds in understanding the position of a priest. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Lambing thinks he can find a way to insure the circulation of his appeal and raise the funds to pay the parish debts. He will send Hudson a copy of his appeal pamphlet with a picture of the memorial altar. Lambing inquires if Hudson might place a notice of the memorial altar in the Ave Maria minus the appeal. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents His new writing machine is quite a convenience. He can write on it more rapidly than by hand and can teach another to use it. Mary's Shrine is beginning to make some returns thanks to Our Lady and the advertisement in the Ave Maria. He has not done anything for the Ave because the affair for the benefit of the church takes much of his time. He gave a charity lecture on temperance last evening in Allegheny. He is enjoying good health. The 100 Masses for the Dead have not arrived yet. He...

Scope and Contents He received Hudson's invitation to write a brief sketch of Father Lemke for the Ave Maria. He has been dead some time but the interest of the subject and his connection with Dr. Demetrius Gallitzin may make the article fitting enough. They may soon lose their bishop, John Tuigg who recently had a heart attack. Hudson will soon have another article from him, but it keeps him busy answering his correspondence each day. Clipping attached describing history and illness of John Tuigg, Bishop...

Scope and Contents He informs Hudson that he has made some progress in the notice of Fr. Lemche. When he gets the paper giving the obsequies, he will send the first part of his article of Hudson. Their Bishop John Tuigg is improving and is out of danger, but it is doubtful whether he will again be able to administer the diocese. There is a heavy demand for the pamphlet, "Mary's Shrine," but the money is not coming in too fast. A pack of Catholic exchanges is requested for advertising purposes. He will try...

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Lambing encloses an article written at the request of Hudson. Certain parts are marked for Hudson to use his own judgement in altering or omitting altogether. Father John P. Quinn of Cathedral College has written a poem in Latin for the Ave Maria which Hudson may have. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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He is sorry he caused Hudson trouble but in the confusion of closing the accounts for the year and training a helper the lost pages were mislaid. His "Mary's Shrine" is doing well and he is now having it translated into German. The advertisement regarding his pamphlet might be put into a corner of the Ave cover occasionally. The Bishop John Tuigg had a slight relapse, but not serious. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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He encloses another installment of Father Lemche . He is almost to the end of Lemche's autobiography but a few incidents in his career cannot be put in too clear a light because he may not be a fitting subject for the vow of obedience. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Although a portion of Father Lemche 's autobiography first appeared in 1879, the editor of the paper charged Lambing with want of courtsey by saying it appeared in a local newspaper. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Lambing thanks Hudson for the Lourdes water. The flood has forced the closing of his school, and he fears that many of the children will go to the public school. Lambing shortened the last part of his work on Father Lemche because it was becoming difficult. Father Thomas J. Howley, pastor of Lambing's home town parish in Kittannung, Pennsylvania died last night. A sketch of Howley's life is enclosed. Lambing saw in a recent issue of the Baltimore Mirror an article to the effect that...

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Lambing is searching for data concerning the devotion that General George Washington had for Mary Immaculate. Lambing is preparing an article on the Holy Rosary, and lists four parts into which he intends to divide the article. Lambing requests Hudson's opinion as to whether he should give the indulgences in detail or merely refer to the works in which they may be found. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Lambing has sufficient evidence on the Washington picture to prove that it is a fact. He is preparing to celebrate the 12th anniversary of his first Mass. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Lambing has just struck a lead on the Washington picture question, which will furnish him with precise information. He promises to send the article on the Holy Rosary soon. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Lambing has read the controversy on Washington and St. Joseph's Church. He has a letter from Father P. A. Jordan, S.J., and communications with John Gilmary Shea and other persons in Philadelphia. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Lambing sends part one of his article on the Holy Rosary. His Bishop John Tuigg of Pittsburgh is confined to bed with his left side paralyzed. He will regain his physical strength. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Lambing wants to get three sets of the Ave Maria containing the article he wrote on the Rosary. His brother, Father Michael Lambing and he expect to leave for Notre Dame Sunday. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Lambing sends the second part of his article. He was in New York recently and saw John G. Shea at Elizabeth, New Jersey. Lambing's article on Washington has caused quite a stir in some quarters. He has broken with the "Guardian Angel" and will write no more for it, because the editors persist in making blunders in setting up his articles. Father W. P. Power is now in Arkansas and will call on Hudson on his return. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Lambing encloses $13.75 for the Masses. Lambing can finish the second part of the "Rosary" any time it is desired. Lambing calls to attention an article by Sister Anastasia in the Ave Maria, on an old Bible that Lambing owns. It was brought out in 1478. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Lambing encloses the conclusion to the second part of his article on the Rosary. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Lambing has just finished traveling about 2400 miles. He thinks he can furnish part three of "Rosary" for October. Hudson can begin publishing part two now. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Lambing is feeling better but he cannot write just now. He asks for some Lourdes Water and a Catalogue. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 4to.