Scope and Contents Legrand recommends to Hughes a friend whom he has known in the Semninary of St. Sulpice and who now plans for his health to leave France. In his letter to Bishop Richard Vincent Whelan, which he asks Hughes to read, he has told what he thinks of this priest. He believes that Father Boquet will render good service. He has talent, education and zeal despite his bad health. He apologizes for writing in French. He is sure that Hughes will receive him as a father. Legrand has given him a letter...

Scope and Contents He encloses $3 for the Freeman, and thanks McMaster for all the good he is doing for the Church. The Catholic press is a power, reaching farther than the voices of bishops or priests. Well-meaning Protestants read the Freeman, and Catholic doctrine is implanted in their hearts. All readers of the Freeman will agree that it is one of the foremost forces in disseminating Catholic doctirne. He thanks him once more for his noble work, and prays that the Freeman may find its way into...

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Leimgruber would like the "Freeman's Journal" sent to the Redemptorist's new house near Chicago, at the town Lake View. Note:McMaster wants his love sent. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents On leaving McFarland yesterday he was in hope that he could return to his diocese but this hope has been weakened by certain intelligence communicated to this house. He does not believe that McFarland could so charitably dispose of him without letting him know beforehand. He requested an investigation of the facts and supposed that after his retreat he would be again reinstated in a position honorable to the priesthood. He is growing old and anxious of his good name and cannot expect any...

Scope and Contents A few years ago he asked Hudson to insert a few intentions for the prayers of the Confraternity of Our Lady of Lourdes. One of the sick friends for whom prayers were requested died an edifying death; the other recovered and is now doing well. The third intention for himself and family has also been granted. He has been offered a position from the Head of an important Government Dept. which opens out a bright prospect before him. He asks that his little tribute of thankfulness to the...

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He encloses $3 for the Indians. 148 Catholics offer as many Hail Marys everyday for them. He praises McMaster for his charity in aiding the Indians and sends a list of those offering their prayers for that cause. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2p. 8vo.

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Lenahan sends $50 the balance of the $100 yearly subscription for the spread of the Ave Maria. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Lenahan promised Our Lady of Lourdes that if he was given a certain favor through her intercession he would contribute $100 annually from his earnings as long as he lived to that which pleased her most. He made the promise seven months ago but business has been bad and he is unable to fulfill the promise, but he sends $25 now and the balance for 1884 soon. Lenahan asks Hudson for a spiritual and temporal favor, in return for which he will have a Mass said every month for the suffering...

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Lenahan thanks Hudson for his reply to his letter. He agrees fully with Hudson concerning suggestions for spreading the Ave Maria, and thanks Hudson for sending the Life of Francis McCary :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Lenahan requests a Mass be said for his intention. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Enclosed is a money order of $25 towards the $100 due for last year, together with $1 for a Mass for a soul in Purgatory. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Enclosed is $2 for the monthly Masses, also a money order for $100 which Lenahan promised to give annually as long as he lives. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Enclosed is a sermon of Father Burke 's which is sure to please the readers of the Ave Maria. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Lenz proposes a weekly exchange of the Ave Maria for the Katholicher Glaubensbote. :: X-3-e A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Lenz is able to furnish Hudson the letterheads he wishes at $8.50 a ream. He sends his regards to Messrs. Tillmann and Coleman :: X-3-e A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Apostolic Letter condemning Secret Societies. Insisting on the obligation of the Pontiffs to protect the faithful and alarmed by the growth of the sect called "Freemasons," Clement XII in his Constitution "In Eminenti" of April 28, 1738 had condemned them. When some claimed that the bull had lost its effect at the death of Clement, his successor, Benedict XIV, had issued another dated Mar. 18, 1751 "Providas" confirming that of Clement XII, which Leo quotes. Leo classifies as the chief of...

Scope and Contents to members of the Leopoldine Association, Vienna, Austria` Although Pope Leo has suffered much from great evils in his pontificate which have tended to destroy the Catholic religion and to lead others into error, he has also had some joys which have lightened his burdens. This, he has heard recently, with joy, of the institution in the kingdom of Francis I of Austria of the "Leopoldinen-Stiftung" which has for its purpose sending out missionaries, which is a most laudable cause. Having been...

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Leo XIII acknowledges receipt of Paul Rosen's book "Satan and Company" and expresses gratitude for the author's use of Humanum Genus. :: X-3-i Printed Clipping 1p. 32mo.

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From their letters of March 18 he has learned of their pious plans. He is happy to approve and bless them. In the James Alphonsus McMaster papers. :: I-2-e Printed LL Latin 4pp. 3 printed on 8vo.

Scope and Contents By reason of his Apostolic power to make provision for the churches, and noting that the see of Phacusan in the Province of Augustamnia, under the Archdiocese of Pelusiana, is vacant because of the death of Bishop Carl Testa, Leo appoints Borgess to that vacant see, since Borgess has resigned his own see of Detroit into his hands. But since the see is merely titular Borgess is not obliged to go there to reside according to the Constitution of Benedict XIV. Signed by Miecislas Ledochowski. ::...

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She asks McMaster to donate his paper to two American sisters far from their native land. They will remit the postage, and beg him to pardon their liberty. :: I-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Leonard wishes he could help, but his acquaintance with Orestes A. Brownson was very slight. Leonard was very young when he lived in Chelsea, too young to come into the range of such a man. Dr. Langworthy and Rev. Samuel Robins knew him well. Both of these men are dead. Leonard can only tell Brownson how awed he used to be by the "man of power" as some used to call him, and how he longed to know him. One thing shows his faith in things: Brownson was the center of little gatherings on the...

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Leonard asks McMaster to send him the address of the Carmelite nuns. He encloses a stamped envelope. P.S. - He means the Daughters of St. Teresa. :: I-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Leoni sends $6 to McMaster $3 of which is to be used toward a subscription to Freeman's Journal, $2 as donation to the Pope and $1 for a book, "Happiness of Heaven." :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Leoni sends McMaster $3 for a subscription to the Freeman's Journal. Mrs Crabb wishes her paper discontinued. He also sends $5.40 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12 mo

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Leontine asks Clarke to put him down for 1, 2 3 volumes and asks about the paper. Clarke is going to keep them back for the want of it. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents During the past month the Leopoldine Association has sent to Arnstein and Eckeles of Vienna, the sum of 1117,500 francs who will send it to Kenrick, who is to acknowledge its reception. According to the indications of Father Frederick Rese, the Central Direction of the Association has allotted 25,000 francs to each of the diocese of St. Louis, Kentucky, Charleston, South Carolina and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and 17,500 for the diocese of Cincinnati. Cincinnati receives less this time, but...

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Lepere has always wanted to write for a standard magazine and would like to contribute to the Ave Maria, dedicated to the honor of the Virgin Mary. He received a Catholic and classical education at St. Louis University. He sends a specimen essay on "Christian Art". Brother Fidelis will remember Lepere as a son of Mrs. Frances Lepere. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo

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Enclosed not present is the bill of the seminary for the first quarter of the year. Added on the next page:

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Before Archbishop Leray read McMaster's favor this morning, he told Thiards to withdraw his name from the appeal as he had to have the appeal in his own home. The debts compiled by Archbishop Napoleon Perche are also his. He also consulted the Hon. H.P. Semmes and Fernandez, the justice of the State Supreme Court. McMaster's views do not hold good under their civil law. McMaster is not to publish Thiard's appeal. The Archbishop will send his new appeal. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.