Scope and Contents Livingston was home ten days after leaving Henry and will always recollect his visit. Wildrick has paid Livingston a visit and was very glad to hear from Henry. Henry must let them know when he comes to New York. Henry must have by this time a new set of the military near Detroit. Livingston never enjoyed a ride more than he did the one with Henry and Mr. Van Dyke. There is no news to interest Henry, and the few army changes do not affect Livingston. Henry is to be congratulated for leaving...

Scope and Contents Livingston thanks Henry for the box of yams. Barston is invited at the Livingston's Christmas dinner as well as Col. Loesn ?, Livingston's brother-in-law, and his family. Florence Livingston? is home for the holidays. Barston is at last promoted through the death of Morgan, Major of the Artillery, in California. It takes Barston to "Hamilton". Henry is to be congratulated for leaving the Army. Livingston would like very much to see Henry now for life here in winter is horrible. There is no...

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Livingston submits "To A March Bud". :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents In the present issue of the Catholic World, Livingston finds a poem entitled "My Espousals" consisting of 31 stanzas and accompanied by the footnote, "This impassioned and exquisite poem has been forwarded to the Catholic World by Father Richard Howley of the Mt. Melleray Abbey, Cappoquin, Ireland, without the name of the author." The poem "My Espousals" in last weeks Ave Maria is made up of stanzas selected from the one in the Catholic World, but Howley says the remainder is too...

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Last night the postal card arrived. Livingstone placed Henry in imagination at the hotels, seeing the sights. Henry will have a nice time to travel home, Livingstone have tried the effects of blue pill today and believes in it. Henry's collar turned up behind where trunks had stood. :: III-3-a A. L. S. 1p. 12mo.

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Henry is thanked for his invitation to Livingstone which would have been accepted if he had not concluded to take the sea voyage. He is now in the Caribbean, little more than a day's sail from Aspingwall. He hopes to reach San Francisco by the 5th. Henry should write him there. :: III-3-e postcard initialed 1p. 16mo.

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Lizzie sends McMaster $2 as mission dues to aid the Society of St. Michael for the Indian Missions. She names the 6 contributors of the money, among whom is Rev. Wm. Rossiter. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She asks for information on a book called "The Lamps of the B.S." She would like to buy a sanctuary lamp in the shape of a dove for a church. Since writing Hudson about the seeds called "Mary's Tears," a lady gave her some seeds. Does Hudson know where they can be made into a fine rosary? :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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Lloyd submits an article for the Ave Maria. She asks that only her initials be used in the article. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 3pp. 32mo.

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He has been expecting to hear from Hudson about the folding machine. He will come to see Hudson if Hudson will let him know. He asks to be remembered to Bro. Stanislaus and others. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Miss Lloyd sends a poem to be published from her late aunt's writings. The grand aunt of the girl upon whose death the poem was written is a subscriber to the Ave Maria. P.S. She also wants to know if Hudson received the manuscript that she sent in September. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She sends two poems honoring the Blessed Virgin for the Ave Maria. They were written by her aunt, Mrs. M. G. Buchanan, a former contributor to the Ave Maria but now dead. If Hudson wants more of her aunt's works she will send them. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 18mo.

Scope and Contents Lochert arrived in America five months ago on his way to New Orleans. Since malaria was prevalent there he went to Bishop John Timon of Buffalo. His place is with the Franciscans who are all Italians who attend the Irish missions and the German new arrivals are too poor to support Lochert. The bishop has no other place for him because he does not know English. Born in Alsace in 1813, he studied at Chalons sur Marne in Champagne and was a priest there for 19 years, so he is more familiar with...

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Locke submits a story for the Ave Maria. If his story is published, he wishes to be known only as Ilole. Locke would like to become a regular contributor to the Ave Maria. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 12pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Locke's friend Father McGrath Bothwell, Ontario, has a very extensive but poor mission. He has just built two churches, and has yet another to build next summer. His people are too few and too poor to bear the cost alone, and McGrath is going to hold a Bazaar and Locke would like Hudson to send McGrath his list of subscribers who may aid him in buying or selling the tickets. McGrath is perfectly willing to pay the cost of copying or will make a suitable present to Notre Dame. :: X-2-e...

Scope and Contents Father Lockhart has stated in his Life of Rosmini that Dr. Orestes A. Brownson gave up the philosophy of Gioberti for that of Rosmini in the last years of his life, after giving up the Review. This was told Father Lockhart by Dr. William H. Channing, biographer of William Ellery Channing, the former having recommended Rosmini to his friend Brownson. The statement is now impugned and since Channing is now dead, Father Lockhart is anxious to learn the truth of the matter. There are reviews of...

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Father Lockhart encloses a letter of his own to Father Isaac T. Hecker, who has added a few lines on the back which will explain Father Lockhart's writing to Brownson. Enclosure:

Scope and Contents Father Loeuenich sends McMaster a clipping from the Wyondotte Herald, consisting of a letter by Father A. Kuhls about the St. Mary's Hospital at Wyondotte, Kansas . Father Loeuenich considers the story of the hospital one of honor and credit to the Catholic West. Not many similar examples can be cited from the East. Father Loeuenich wishes to offend no one, he only wishes to show the growth of the Church in the West. In a marginal note he tells McMaster to use all this at his own...

Scope and Contents As soon after Loisel arrived as he saw Timon's father James Timon, Loisel complied with Timon's request. There is no sheet lead in town. Dominique Dufour's box never came to Mr. Shaw's store or any other store in town. Loisel will go today to his new parish, Cahokia, Illinois; he is to reside there and attend all the little missions on that side of the river within 20 or 30 miles. He will be back at the seminary toward September 6 to get what he has there. He will take the superb...

Scope and Contents Loisel is lately returned from his little mission to Edward's Ville. The Catholics were extremely pleased to see a priest; the Protestants showed much kindness to him. He visited Mrs. and Miss Vignes?; the latter continues a Catholic, but is in danger of losing her faith through the endeavors of Protestant ministers. The great desire of the Catholics of that place to have a priest, and the good disposition of most Protestants, make him feel the necessity of going there more ...

Scope and Contents In these times of extreme trial the proof of sympathy is in a reverent silence. His family appreciates the sympathy expressed by McMaster and his family in the loss of their mother and wife. One fears not for the dead but for those who yet must face the uncertainty of a good death. Emile Longemare has told them so often of McMaster that they feel that he is no stranger to them and his wife has urged him to write this letter and to assure McMaster that they pray for him and his five...

Scope and Contents He has been busy every day with odd jobs. Today he expected to spend a few hours in peace, but when he got to Manero's office a Frenchman came and talked to him concerning an agency in New York. Later he went to the Palace and has been writing this letter ever since. He writes about Cantfield and Massey in strictest confidence. He is working in the Bureau and if he fails at this job will get out of the country. He is very hopeful of success. The chief of the Cabinet and the Emperor's...

Scope and Contents He is located 100 miles from Mexico City. He writes this report in order to make the steamer leaving January 23. They arrived January 13 and he went immediately to the Governor of Vera Cruz who was quite cordial, but who said the proper person to see was Minister Roblez of the Agricultural Department. He went on a tour of the interior, trying to see as much as possible of matters and things in about Mexico. The Pennsylvanians were given passage on the railroad to Solidad and offered to...

Scope and Contents In his last letter he told McMaster of his interview with the Emperor and of his tour of the interior with some gentlemen to survey lands he hopes to have in the market. They were amazed at the beauty and richness of the country, but some, particularly Mr. Anderson, were dissatisfied with Longnemare since he had not obtained certain accommodations for them that he had promised. Emigrants have been impatient to settle on the lands, but they cannot because they have not yet been surveyed...

Scope and Contents This letter will be given to McMaster by Mr. William F. Maurice who will return to Cordova in the fall and who will give McMaster a good report of things here so the Emile will not have to write a long letter. He will miss Maurice very much, since he is so used to seeing him several times a day. Some Americans here are throwing slurs concerning Emile, saying he is too young to hold the position he has. These enemies are headed by W.M. Anderson. Emile is sick and tired of the job and has...

Scope and Contents He speaks of the nominations to colonization and land bureau, posts of Maury and Magruder. He describes his tour of the lands with, three gentlemen who were very enthusiastic over all that they say., General J.O. Shelby arrived with his party, including George Young,, Dr. Terry of Lexington, George Hall, Kiphardt, Col. Blackwell and, others. General Price and Governor Harris have gone to Mexico to see, the Emperor about the decree allowing Indians and Mexicans the right, to apply for...

Scope and Contents A series of Resolutions signed by Emile Longuemare, per Secretary, dealing with the assessing of each member of the society of a sum to defray the expenses of the Supreme Council of the Society; the initiation of Neophytes; the acquiring of new members; the extension of the Society; the introduction of new resolutions. There is also a statement to the effect that the Grand Commander of each state is a member of the executive Committee of the Supreme Council. The recipient is directed to...

Scope and Contents Since writing to McMaster about the Sept. 9 the decree he gave him to hope for has become a reality. Emigration could ask for no more. The natives are astonished but the party of progress has been encouraged. While seizure of lands is an arbitrary proceeding, it was the only way of accomplishing object. Bitterness formerly showed to him has turned to absolute hate, but he has gained a victory against combined influence of lawyers, prefects, judges. He states that he asked for...

Scope and Contents He wrote to McMaster some days ago but takes this opportunity, to send him a few more words by means of three men Messers, Childs, Longhorne, and Meadows who are returning to the United, States at 4 o'clock the next morning. Emile sends him a "Times," the, only one which has reached there as yet. He received a letter today, from General Price and Gov. Harris from Mexico who writ e that, although they are concerned over the success of their representatives, still they have hopes since...

Scope and Contents Emile writes to McMaster about the lands now being made ready for colonization. Major Lawrence, Captain Cage and some 12 other Confederates are surveying the land. He hopes to have the land ready in about three weeks. Only gov. Allen and Capt. Maury of all the Confederates who have come to Mexico, remain in the capital. He wonders if the Southerners will remain in the United States instead of coming to Mexico. Emile felt sure that Maury's appointment would have a good effect in the...