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Lawless ? sends the money $20 for a small club, from Adrian. He wishes to know if he can add to the club at the same rates. He states that McMaster will find his name at the head of the club, not to save the 5¢ but to induce others to subscribe. He asks that back numbers be sent to the club members, but not to him, as he has his papers up to date. On a separate page he sends the names of the club members. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Father Dawlor sends a 100 dollar Papal Bond to be added to McMaster's subscription to the Pope. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He encloses two copies of "Heavenly Bride." He is now able to forward two copies of "Vision of the Wounds" to A. B. Thatcher. Will Hudson please forward the music to him? :: X-2-j A. L. S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Lawrence is glad to find that little Grace has not forgotten her western home and friends. Lawrence has just returned from Uplands and found Tim and Ellen pretty well and anxious to hear of Mr. Bayley and Grace. "Coral" has a beautiful heifer calf. All the other cattle and horses are fat and well. Old Flo and Clio died this winter. Grace's? Uncle Hugh expected to be in New York in a month or two. Her father wrote from Rome and spoke of remaining abroad during the summer. His presence...

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Death has stricken the Lawrence family the third time in eleven months, taking her sister, Mrs. Annie Kennelly . Seven children have been left orphans. Hudson is requested to say Masses for the repose of the souls of Lawrence's relatives. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Brands or Father John Timon, C.M. are obliged to attend at the court house tomorrow in order to establish by evidence the demand they have presented to the County Court. Layton must be present at the time the testimony is produced. Brands is to attend about eleven o'clock and bring the deed for the land purchased of Mr. Manning. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The work of Father M. Bouix, S.J., on the apparitions of Lourdes is enclosed. He has translated them into English. Thomas would like to see it noticed in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo.

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Le Baron sends McMaster 75¢ as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. He has already mailed the names of 15 contributors of the money, and lists two more. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 8 vo

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He learned from Mr. Hespin that McMaster had attempted to get the Breviary his father wanted for Bishop John Quinlan . He regrets that McMaster could not succeed and sends a copy of the Golden Wedding from the Mobile Register of Feb. 3. He will send the New Orleans Morning Star and Messenger with more details. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Le Blanc complains that he wrote McMaster on August 17, asking advice in an important matter but has as yet received no reply. He believes McMaster can help him, and, fearing his letter has miscarried, he sends another copy. He feels sure McMaster would not let his letter pass without the courtesy of a reply. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Le Blanc has a son 18 years of age, who has completed the course of studies at Grand Coteaux College, a Jesuit college in Louisiana. He has show a preference for civil engineering, and Le Blanc is desirous of affording him the necessary facilities of achieving this end. He would like to have him acquire a Catholic education, but knows of neither a Catholic school nor any other school where civil engineering is effectively and thoroughly taught. He asks McMaster to suggest an efficient...

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Le Brun calls Hudson's attention to an error in the article "The Helpers of the Holy Souls". Contrary to the author's assertion, for the past four years there has been an Association of Honorary Members of the Society of the Helpers of the Holy Souls in the United States making preparation for the establishment of this Society in the United States. She sends an explanatory pamphlet on the association. No enclosure. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He received Timon's letter today and had not replied sooner because he had not seen the captain of the Georgia until today. The boat will leave the 10th, but the price of passage is very high. The Captain does not want to take anything under 750. There is a French boat for New Orleans, but it will leave later. Le Gros would have put on board the boxes at Henry Meinel Mainel's since Timon's passage would be delayed?. In reply to the letter which he asks Timon to write tomorrow he will...

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Le Gros hopes this letter will find Timon arrived safely at New Orleans. He has sent the two boxes on the ship Russel, addressed to Bishop Anthony Blanc. The boxes came by stage coach without a customs permit for the small one. Except for that, Timon would have received them on the boat Grace Brown. The charges are $22.50. His wife joins him in recommending themselves and their child to Timon's prayers. :: IV-3-k A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.

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Recollections of the doctor of Bishop William Tyler from the time he came to Providence as the Bishop of Hartford, Connecticut. He describes the character of the Bishop and his physical appearance and the circumstances of his death after his return from the Provincial Council of Baltimore of 1849.` A.D.S. French 10pp. folio. Enclosed with it is a translation by Father John M. Toohey, C.S.C.` D.S. In pencil 12pp. 4to. :: I-1-a A.D.S. French, D.S. In pencil 22pp. folio and 4to.

Scope and Contents He encloses $15 for six subscriptions to the Journal, giving the names of the subscribers. He was formerly a subscriber to the Journal, but he lost all of his cherished associations during the late War. A few days ago Mr. G W. Hagan gave Leake a copy of the Journal, and all the old familiarity returned. He is determined to do all he can to promote its circulation in New Haven and hopes to add to the small club of 6 already subscribing. He asks McMaster's advice concerning an article...

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Because she was absent from the city for a time, she did not learn of Mrs. McMaster's death until she returned. She offers McMaster her sympathy and the consolation of his religion. Words seemed valueless to her, yet she hesitated to write but she could not think of his trouble without saying something. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Leake sends $7.50 as dues for the year for 22 members of the mission bands for the Poor Indians. They wish to be enrolled in the Confraternity and the list of contributors, 7 of whom are Sisters of Loretto, is also sent. Leake praises the work and the Freeman's Journal. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Leander sends two copies of the "Catholic Youth". In one there is a letter written by a thirteen year old boy named George McLaughlin and in the other a puzzle by a girl named Mary Mulqueen . The answer is Ave Maria. Mrs. Mulqueen has aided Brother Fabian Francis Murray by getting subscribers for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Brother believes Fannie McFadden paid Mrs. E. McFadden's subscription. Father-General sent them beads with a letter stating that he enclosed a pair of beads for the best boy in each room. Brother failed to receive a pair for his boys. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Leray received the package containing the relic and thanks Hudson for it. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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He offers his services to Lefevere. The bishop of Montreal had, after his arrival from France, appointed him chaplain of a small community, but due to the large number of priests, he is advised to seek another diocese. He is 50 years old, but strong and in good health. P. S. Lefevere can contact Fathers F. Bourgeault of Pointe Claire, Truteau, Vicar General, or Paré, secretary to the bishop of Montreal. :: III-2-l A.L.S. French 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He has received Lefevere's letter but he regrets that he has been misunderstood. If he mentioned his status in France and in Canada, it was not done with a view to obtaining an important assignment in Lefevere's diocese. He left France only to work for the salvation of souls. He desires to find a bishop of his country of long and great experience. Such is the reason he asks admission into Lefevere's diocese. Father J. O. Paré, secretary to the Bishop of Montreal advised him to write. ::...

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Le Baron sends McMaster $5.25 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. 15 contributors have raised the money. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He writes at the request of his Father. McMaster probably saw the account of the Golden Wedding of LeBaron's Father and Mother on Feb. 2 at which the ceremony was performed by Bishop John Quinlan in the presence of Bishop Caspar H. Borgess of Detroit and the clergy of the diocese. His Father and Mother, accompanied by some fifty children and grand children received Holy Communion in a body. His Father desires to make some acknowledgement to the Bishop and asks that McMaster purchase a...

Scope and Contents Lebel expresses surprise at Lefevere's idea of even the possibility of being guilty of the great ecclesiastical fault mentioned in his letter. Besides good manners and common decency, theology teaches that certainty of death is absolutely required in the case supposed. Lebel has always maintained just respect for the priest concerned. He had never heard one single word about the matter in question until yesterday. Lebel fears Antoine Parent 's case may result regrettably. He has written him...

Scope and Contents He is grieved at Lefevere's reprimand for his small debts to Dunigan and Co . He believes this gentleman will spare Lefevere further trouble about such a trivial matter, especially since Lebel has written him that it is only a small matter which soon will be taken care of; and since his whole business is in bankruptcy, he should have some sympathy for the small, passing difficulties of others. In the future, Lebel will be more faithful to the recommendations in Lefevere's letter. Last Sunday...

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Lebel writes Lefevere a letter of introduction for Patrick Marentette, his good friend, at whose home he has enjoyed hospitality from him and his charming family; being favorably impressed with Lefevere's reputation, he desires greatly to visit him. :: III-2-i A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents They plan to present to the legislature and senate the enclosed petition of the leading citizens and their member Mr. Humphry in order to counteract that of five Protestant colleges. Lebel could not consult Lefevere; Judge Hezekiah Wells, leaving for Lansing, wished to put it in the hands of his best friends and assure it of his influence. On his return Wells assured Lebel that the opinion of the Senate and Assembly was that if a distribution of "Swamp Lands" is made for the object of...

Scope and Contents Lebel acknowledges Lefevere's letter of June 4 in which Lefevere addresses severe reproaches about certain complaints he has received against Lebel. These reproaches are unexpected and untrue. Lebel has tried to receive Lefevere's charitable admonitions with all humility and accepts them on the 21st anniversary of his ordination in expiation of his sins. The repeated clamours made to Lefevere about certain legitimate debts of his own from Illinois are unjust. The difficulties about the...