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Scope and Contents Chakert writes to send some few words in favor of Father Simon Rominger . He fears almost to be the only cause of this displeasure which his prudence probably has brought on by promising to go with Rominger to wait on Blanc. He entreats Blanc not to let Rominger experience his displeasure as it is rather Chakert who deserves it. Last week Chakert received a letter from Father John Nepomucene Neumann, C.SS.R., the Superior, promising to send the priest without further delay. It is altogether...

Scope and Contents The bearer of this letter is Sister Theresia Mother Theresa Maxis, I.H.M. formerly Superior of a community instituted for the education of colored children. Sister Theresia is going to Father Louis Gillet, C.SS.R. who has some idea to establish a school in his congregation, Monroe, Michigan . Sister speaks French and English and is otherwise well instructed but she can do very little good in Baltimore. Czakert hopes that Gillet will or has made an agreement with Lefevere. He does not suspect...

Scope and Contents Father Czakert answers Bishop Rese's letter so late because the many and sudden changes have made it impossible to write anything definite. Czakert will remain in Norwalk and Father Francis X. Tschenhens will attend to all those places which Bishop John Baptist Purcell had indicated. Mr. Morgan and Brother Joseph should make their novitiate in Norwalk, but Czakert does not know if that is possible for both. It seems as if the Redemptorists would have to leave Green Bay altogether, at least...

Scope and Contents Czvitkovicz received Blanc's letter of February 22 two days ago. Father Peter Czackert, C.SS.R. , renewed in mind and spirit, has not forgotten Louisiana or Blanc but they have been awaiting a letter from the superiors in Vienna and did not want to write while expecting such an answer. Having Blanc's worry in mind they have decided that if they do not hear from the Superiors by Easter they will send Tsackert to his station to remain until they do hear from the Vienna superior. They hope that...

Scope and Contents To Blanc's recent letter, received during Holy Week, he answered that Father Peter Czackert, C.SS.R. Tsackert would be sent immediately after Easter. He wrote because he feared that Tsackert would neglect to write because of his many duties. When Tsackert was ready and willing to go, his departure was held up because of a letter from Father Simon Saenderl, C.SS.R. offering an opinion unfavorable to the decision. But he can send Tsackert because besides him, there are Fathers Senderl and John...

Scope and Contents Czvitkovicz is very sorry that Blanc has received no news about the proposal that the Redemptorists care for the neglected souls of his diocese, about which Blanc has given new motives.Czvitkovicz has written again to Vienna and expects an answer any day giving him authority to help Blanc. There exists the possibility that there will be further delay since the number of priests they have coming from Europe is hardly sufficient for their present tasks. He suggests that Blanc seize any means...

Scope and Contents Father Alexander was flattered by Lefevere's letter of March 6 expressing satisfaction with the work of the Redemptorists and expressing the Bishop's thought of establishing a permanent house for their congregation in Michigan. Father Alexander has always thought it necessary to establish a definite house for missionaries in each diocese. Since the Bishop is of the same opinion, Father Alexander does not doubt that Father Louis Gillet, C.SS.R. will succeed in establishing himself firmly and...

Scope and Contents Czvitkovicz asks pardon for his delay in answering Blanc's letter of August 20 concerning the German Catholics of Louisiana. The reason for his delay is that he is laboring to set up a colony of German Catholics in St. Mary's, Pennsylvania . He has had unusual success. There are already about 70 German Catholic families. But he has not forgotten the Germans of Louisiana and will come to their aid as soon as possible. The same spirit animates their Redemptorist superiors in Vienna to whom...

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She thanks him for sending them the box, which has arrived, as have the oranges and lemons. She thanks him for his goodness to them. She is pleased that he has taken up the defense of the Holy Scapular, and they are making a special Novena for him to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. They would be glad if he would send them his articles on the Holy Scapular. Sister Teresa, whose health is much better, is expecting. him. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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A poem composed by a pious invalid girl is forwarded to Hudson for the Ave Maria. If printed two copies should be sent to Mary Simmons, Hawks, Ohio and Mary Perry, Grant's Bend, Kentucky. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She sends the card with best wishes. Picture of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Milford, Massachusetts. :: XI-2-k Postcard, signed

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Looking over the Tabernacle Society books she finds that McMahon is in arrears since 1890. The September Annals comes out that week and she asks him to look at it. Archbishop (Patrick) Ryan and Bishop (Ignatius) Horstmann have given permission for exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for one or more hours and they are going to ask the same from other Bishops. She is sure that McMahon will say a good word for them. :: I-1-j - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {1}

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He received the enclosure. Can Onahan do anything for Mr. Kuhn and the Legion. Onahan should write to Kuhn, since the latter represents an organized body of 30,000 Catholics. There will be a meeting of the Supreme Council in (Chicago).

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He greets Edwards in verse. :: XI-2-f Postcard, signed

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Sadlier Co. have tried unsuccessfully to get a photograph of Dr. Orestes A. Brownson, and suggest that inquiries be made to his son, Henry F. Brownson, Detroit, Mich. They have a woodcut portrait in Dr. Brownson's Essays, and if this should be of any use, will send a copy of it. :: III-3-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents After Blanc's kind letter to D. at Biloxi, he called at the bishop's house with confidence but alas he was no longer in the elegant dress that he had the first time he saw Blanc. He was told that the Bishop was not in. The next day D. entered the hospital; he came out four days later and called again at the bishop's house. A large priest with an imposing face looked him over and said, "You don't stop bothering His Excellency, do you?" D. will never bother him again; he never wants to hear of...

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This new book by Myrtle Reed, Old Rose and Silver is a charming and altogether wholesome love story full of delicate touches of fancy and humor. It is even more interesting that Lavender and Old Lace. :: XI-2-m Postcard, signed

Scope and Contents Some of the priests of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer in North America besought the Holy Father to remove them from the authority and jurisdiction of the Major Rector so that they can be ruled by their own superior subject to the Holy See. But if this could not be given them, then they humbly asked for a dispensation from the vows taken in the said congregation. After due consideration, His Holiness considered a separation of this kind to be prejudicial to the unity of the...

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He received both letters. He thanks Anstaett for communicating immediately the announcement of the death of Father Augustin D'Asti, O.S.F. . He must go to Houston himself to see what is the best to be done. Anstaett is to tell the Bishop that he expects to come to some fair arrangement with him. A.L.S. :: VI-2-k A.L.S. French and English 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Dabande asks a favor of Purcell. He wishes to go to America to teach ecclesiastical sciences. He is 42 years old, has taught rhetoric, received his doctorate in Rome, was made a canon of the Algerian church by Cardinal Lavigierie; he performed parochial functions for a while, there being no place for him to teach except in the regular Sulpician seminary. Now he again feels the urge to teach. Father Englebert Stehle told him of Purcell and in a sense forced him to write to Purcell. He asks...

Scope and Contents Father Julius J. O'Dougherty has been in Monroe now one week. She fears he does not feel sufficiently encouraged to remain, many Catholics being lukewarm. The church is not yeat completed, the altar, pews and organ gallery yet to make. There are two good workmen at work. The vestry is used for Mass. The subscriptions not paid up amount to $1000 of which $800 are thought good. Dr. C.H. Dabbs has been absent since February 5 on a visit to Washington City. He will be home the latter part of the...

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Blanc's letter in answer to hers relative to Father Patrick Canavan 's business has been received. It was a box that was sent, not a boy. Father Julius J. O'Dougherty appears to please generally. His eloquent sermons have drawn a pretty good congregation. The church is progressing; the carpenters keep at work regularly. Dr. C.H. Dabbs has not yet returned from Washington, but he is expected on every boat. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents The prospect of organizing a Catholic congregation is much more flattering than it has ever been. The church is nearly completed. The pews will be sold on Sunday after next. Father Julius J. O'Dougherty is much esteemed and were he removed it would be a long time before another priest could effect as much as he has, perhaps never. Protestants seem much pleased with his explanations of the gospel; it is becoming quite fashionable to attend their church. Dr. C.H. Dabbs has returned from...

Scope and Contents Dabbs' last letter to Blanc was suggested by Father Julius J. O'Dougherty who had written to Blanc in a despairing mood and wished to have the impression of that letter removed. Blanc will perceive from their town paper that Dr. C.H. Dabbs is yet a zealous friend of the Church, although not a Catholic. 22 pews are finished, more than half of which have been rented. The church carpenters stopped the day before O'Doherty left Monroe saying $2.50 per day was not enough for warm weather. All the...

Scope and Contents Father Patrick Canavan has expressed the intention of leaving the Monroe mission giving as his reason some slanders circulated by enemies of their religion. The Protestants have opposed the Catholic religion and have fulminated as base falsehood against his private character, which is disregarded by the better portion of the community. Canavan told his congregation previous to his departure for Shreveport on August 10 that he would return here about the 30th after which he would make his...

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Enclosed no enclosure is Leray's annual pass over the Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific Railroad. Written by M?. N?. Coe :: VI-3-d L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Dade and Odin several years ago in Philadelphia at St. Patrick's Church. Mrs. Blake, a member of this parish, had a brother, Bernard Graham living in New Orleans; he was a master drayman. Within the past two years, her letters have been returned from the Dead Letter Office. She fears he is not living and if not, she would take charge of the children. She asks Odin to have inquiries made. :: VI-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Enclosed is a picture of Bishop John L. Spalding sent by order of Father M. Hurley :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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She confidentially asks if there is any good reason why Mr. Eliot Ryder should not be recommended for work. Ryder looked distressed when he called on her and said he would take any work. She gave him a note to one of the leading editors; since then she saw a statement detrimental to him in the papers. If the thesis suits she would be glad to see it in the Ave. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Osgood now has Dahlgren's volume "South Sea Sketches" which will be brought out as a Christmas book. The erection of St. Joseph's Chapel progresses slowly due to hostility Dahlgren never imagined existed. :: X-2-h A,L.S. 3pp. 12mo.