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Lambing received the thirty copies of "Mixed Marriages", but no bill. Yesterday Lambing visited Mr. John O'Brien the oldest resident of Pittsburgh. He arrived in 1806, before there was a Catholic Church or resident priest and when there were but six Catholic families. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Enclosed find a $3.75 money order in payment for the bill on the pamphlets. Father Augustine Wirth has asked Lambing to write an article on mixed marriages for his book of sermons that will be published. Father John Malady, a young priest stationed at Washington, Pennsylvania, died suddenly a short time ago. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Father Lambing can breathe easier now that school is over. He wrote a few sermons which he discusses on mixed marriages for Father Wirth's last volume. He refers to an article in the Irish Eccl . Record, by the Pres. of Marymouth College on the question of whether we should say the Lord or Our Lord in the Hail Mary. He favors the Lord in opposition to Cardinal Wiseman. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Hudson's letter was received. He sends a brief notice of Mr. O'Brien for Hudson's judgment. Instead of copying the article in the "Irish Ecclesiastical Record" he will send Hudson the volume. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 1 p. 8 vo.

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Has Hudson seen the decision of the Roman Congress regarding the nuptial blessing in the "London Tablet," June 24, 1882, p. 989? He has urged Father J McCabe C.S.Sp. of the Pittsburgh Catholic College to visit Notre Dame on his trip to Chicago. :: X-2-j A. Postcard S.

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It was related in a late number of the M. A. Review that the laws were repealed, but the authority that Lambing quoted says no. :: X-2-j A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Hudson's letter of the 12th with notice of Masses was received. He sends the "Tablet" containing a notice on a marriage decision. The facts might be inserted in the Ave Maria with a reference to his article. He is preparing an article to be sent in next week. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 2 pp. 8vo.

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Lambing encloses a few remarks on the decree regarding the nuptial blessing. He supposes Hudson heard of his adventure, which was greatly exaggerated. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Recently a man crazed with drink entered Lambing's church during Sunday vespers weilding a knife. After the devotions were over he wanted to see Lambing, but Lambing was warned in time to escape. What the man's intentions were is unknown, but he was arrested and sentenced to jail. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Lambing has concluded not to write anything on the "Sisten of May". It cannot be proved to an absolute demonstration. Lambing's father was 77 on October 10; he is the youngest of the four oldest members of his family. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Lambing has thought of sending the Holy Father Pope Leo XIII copies of his publications. But such offerings are best made by a person acquainted with both parties. Lambing thought that if Father-General Edward Sorin, C.S.C. were going to Rome this autumn, he would write to Sorin and ask him to undertake the work. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He received Hudson's letter but not the second lot of proof sheets. With two insignificant changes and a rearrangement in the order of the introductory pages he encloses the corrected first proof. In answer to Hudson's query Lambing states that he was never busier in his whole life than he is now and then he proceeds to enumerate the manifold duties which occupy his time. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He has received a card from Father Granger, a letter from Hudson, and the Liverpool "Times" with the marked passage. He discusses his articles and their revision. He will write to Father James E. Fitton warning him not to put another edition on the market. If forced, he will have the essay copyrighted. He asks Hudson's opinion about putting a notice in the "Ave Maria" to the effect that a revised and authorized version will appear shortly. He can send no article this week, but will next...

Scope and Contents Lambing received Judge Edmund F. Dunne's letter, copied it, and returns it. If time permitted, he would follow Dunne's plan in preparing such a work, but only in part. The new edition of the Raccolta at 75¢ should be in every household. The need is for more popular works, for the people are not polemical. They will not devote much time to what is purely instructive. Hence instruction must be given in popular work. He finds difficulty in revising his article, but will probably shorten...

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He thanks Father for the Index. He outlines the plan he has adopted for the Masses, an essay he is writing, and also enumerates the nine motives why Masses should be offered for the dead, which will constitute the main body of the essay. His main sources are also listed and he asks for Father Hudson's criticism of the plan. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo

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Lambing says he arrived safely and his brother was a little unwell. He has made some verbal corrections in the manuscript on Mixed Marriages, and a few examples will be added by way of illustration. He thought of making some comment on divorce, but it would have to be very brief. The pamphlet will be about 8 or 10 pages larger than it was and may have to be reexamined by the Bishop. He will forward it to Hudson by the 20th of July. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. crown 8vo.

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He asks how the work on his pamphlet "Mixed Marriages" is faring. His other tasks are being accomplished to his satisfaction. The history of the diocese of Pittsburgh is expected to be completed and revised by the end of next February. He regrets that he has been unable to contribute to to the Ave Maria but he hopes that circumstances will soon allow him to do this. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1 P. 12 mo

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Lambing thanks Hudson for the notice that he gave to his "Researches". The work is making its way in the Catholic world. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Lambing submits a notice on the book Hudson sent and has written an article on it in order to disabuse some ill informed Catholics regarding the socialistic question. He was pleased to receive the first volume of Dr. Shea's "History of the Catholic Church in America". :: X-3-d A.L.S. lp. 4to.

Scope and Contents In answer to Clarke's of Nov. 19, he has had good opportunities to collect information about Bishop Michael Domenec when he wrote his history and he gives some information which he does not think suitable for publication. Domenec's father was of Moorish descent. The division of the diocese of Pittsburgh had been expected for some time but Altoona was thought to be the best for the second see but the Bishops of the Province thought better of Allegheny . Father John Tuigg, then of...

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Lambing saw the correction which is all right. Among the works of which he is the author Hudson might put the History of the Dioceses etc. instead of The Orphan's Friend. :: X-2-i A.L.S. Incomplete 1p. 16mo.

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Lambing has received the Lourdes Water. He is back to work after recovering from his illness. If John G. Shea comes to Pittsburgh as he promised then Lambing will accompany him to Notre Dame. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Enclosed is an article on angels written for children. Lambing asks Hudson about his promised visit. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Lambing thanks Hudson for the book. Due to time he must spend on historical studies he has been unable to finish his article on St. Rose. General William T. Sherman's daughter Mrs. Minnie Sherman Fitch is in his parish. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Lambing sends the balance of his article entitled "St. Rose". Affairs are moving well for Lambing. The school will be opened by the Sisters of Charity in September. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Lambing delayed sending the books because he expected to secure some old documents for James F. Edwards. He sends the box to Hudson because he is probably more at home than Edwards. He enumerates the contents of the box. Father Jerome Kearney of St. Bridget's Church, Pittsburg died Thursday evening at 61. Father S. Wall lies dangerously ill in Ireland. :: X-3-m T.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Lambing sends an article for the Ave Maria. Work is continuing on the foundation of the new building and he expects the cornerstone to be laid on May 12. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Lambing visited the scene of the Johnstown flood yesterday. It is admitted that between seven and twelve thousand people lost their lives. There were two Churches with schools and convents in Johnstown. The English church was destroyed when it caught fire from floating buildings that were burning. The convent and school were destroyed. The German school and house were destroyed while the church is heavily damaged. This church was in charge of the Benedictine fathers. There was a German...

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Lambing is compelled to give up his proposed visit to Notre Dame. He submits an article on the Sign of the Cross. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Lambing sends Hudson an article on the "Angelus" and approves his alterations of "Sign of the Cross". Lambing plans to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of his ordination without having been off duty one day. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 4to.