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The crozier presented by Feehan to Bishop P. McMullen at the time of his consecration was not used by Bishop Thomas Foley of Chicago. Note: May 19, 1930, Father T. T. McAvoy, C.S.C. adds that the crozier is in Museum boxes. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He has just received Purcell's letter and is very grateful for the information given him. He knows very little of the parties conducting the German movement to his state. He would like to have them all in charge of the Benedictines . If he had known they were coming, he would have invited them to Lawrenceburgh and Nashville. He sent Father H. Hueser to Lawrenceburgh and could not make a change abruptly. He will visit that settlement next month and will judge whether he can invite the...

Scope and Contents He has received Purcell's letter of the 19th and already written to Abbot LukeWimmer of Latrobe, Pennsylvania to ask him to allow some of his Fathers to take charge of the German settlement in Tennessee. If he objects, he asks Purcell to use his influence in the matter. He has also written to Father JGabriel of St. Joseph's, Covington, who had permission from the Abbot to come to Lawrencebrugh, Tennessee . Before, there were very few Germans here except at Memphis where they are in charge of...

Scope and Contents He has received a letter from the AbbotLuke Wimmer, O.S.B. of the Benedictines who said it was impossible to supply priests for the LawrenceburghTennessee settlement. He has also had a letter from Father JosephDwenger, of the Fathers of the Precious Blood who says his Provincial would probably send priests and sisters to Lawrenceburgh. He refers Feehan to Purcell. He is anxious to invite them to come and as soon as possible. He would like for Purcell to write a line saying what he thinks of...

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Feehan is a graduate of St. Mary's Academy, Class of 1883. Mother Angela requested that she write Hudson with regard to translating French articles for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Feehan writes a letter of introduction for Frank Quin, praising him and his family and asks Onahan to aid him in obtaining employment. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Since Feehan is leaving for Baltimore, he begs to be excused from attending a meeting, and asks Onahan to represent him in any necessary matter.

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Since it will not be convenient for Feehan to attend the meeting of the Irish Catholic Col(onization) Association on Wednesday (May 4th), he requests Onahan to act in his stead in any necessary matter.

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He cannot sufficiently thank Purcell for sending the Sisters to the poor people of Memphis, Tennessee. The fever is pretty bad there. All hope the scourge will not last as frost will come soon. Feehan is sorry he was not in Rome for the meetings. He trusts God will protect the Sisters. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Feehan received Purcell's letter from Mr. Medarty. He has not yet heard from Bishop Richard Whelan, and he has not transferred to Nashville or to Father Kelly, the late administrator, any of the church property of the Diocese. There is a claim against him for ten or twelve thousand dollars which he borrowed from a German Catholic of Nashville. Feehan believes there is also a lien on the church and bishop's residence. He thinks these claims should be paid for justice and for the honor of...

Scope and Contents Feehan has received McFarland's letter and will give him an account of the Sisters of Mercy there. The three who remained there four years ago were unable to supply the schools. Mother Clare brought with her a number of young persons from the east. After the usual time all were professed. They were not at first all educated or the most desirable subjects. They seemed to do well. But at the beginning of this year five began to complain about Sister Basilia, the assistant superior. After this...

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Those charges against Mother Clare of the Sisters of Mercy are false. Sometimes the doctor had commanded her to take some porter or ale but that is all. There has been no restraint about any appeal to the Bishop or confessors. Feehan says she has a keen sense of responsibility. They all seem now in good spirits after an excellent retreat. The rule is faithfully observed. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Some time ago he read in the Telegraph that the see of Nashville had been transferred to Memphis . He asks if this is true. He wants to make arrangements for the change. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents It is time to give McFarland an account of the Sisters of Mercy he gave to Nashville. They are just the ones most likely to succeed. They began schools immediately and have nearly 400 scholars and after six months could have 600 if they could handle them. If the community were large enough they could handle a select school. He wrote to Mother Bernard and asked for a few more Sisters. His excuse is the great need, and he hopes that McFarland will not object to sending a few more. He hopes...

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William Hane was for a few months at the St. Louis Seminary as a subject of Feehan. He has no objection to Purcell's receiving him. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She thanks Edwards for acknowledging the articles he received of Archbishop Patrick A. Feehan. She could not bear to look at anything of her brother's so she doesn't know what Father Thomas V. Shannon sent. She is grateful for the Masses and prayers. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 2pp.

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They have started a tracer through the Express company for Edwards' package and hope to report progress within a few days. :: XI-2-f TYPED 1p.

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They ask if the shipment which was lost was finally returned to Edwards. :: XI-2-g TYPED 1p.

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Statement. :: XI-2-f Printed form, A. 1p.

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He asks Edwards to come Saturday and stay over Sunday. Mr. Harson will not be in town till Saturday. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 1p.

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Feeney submits an article for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Since Purcell cannot send a priest to help him he has bought a horse and buggy for which he hopes to pay as soon as possible. It is not so hard as before. The congregation of Canal Dover is willing to pay their $100 as soon as they can. :: II-5-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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St. Mary's College cannot accept Onahan's invitation to send a representative to the American Catholic Congress, since Rev. David Fennessy, president, is on his way to Rome, and there are no other available men. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Feilding submits a poem. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Lady Clare thanks Hudson for acknowledging receipt of her verses. She objects to omitting any verses, but since she wants the money for a certain object, she will allow Hudson to treat them as he sees fit. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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He thanks Onahan for the courtesy of sending a blank for delegates to the Columbian Catholic Congress. He can give no names of professors who will attend. (Form attached.)

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She is glad he went to Europe as he needed the change. She hopes she will have the pleasure of seeing him this fall. She does not know where she will be this year. She never hears from Notre Dame. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 1p.

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She is really worried about Edwards; she wrote to Europe but never heard from him. Her friendship for Edwards never cools. She is always anxious for his health and happiness. She would be glad to see him there for Christmas. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 2pp.

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She really did not think Edwards had forgotten her. She has been worried knowing that his health has not been good. She hopes they will be good and kind to him at Notre Dame. She wishes she could take care of him. She gets so lonely for the old times. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 4pp.

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She was so glad to hear from Edwards; she feared he had been ill. She is indeed sorry for Father Morrissey. Edwards must miss all the old friends that are gone. Life is short and heaven is worth all we can suffer here. She hopes Edwards will come to see her. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 3pp.