Scope and Contents It was during the Novena to the Immaculate Conception that Mr. Earle sent his generous donations in the name of his family to St. Meinrad's. He encloses the groundplans and a receipt for the money Mr. Earle sent, asking McMaster to find the dates of the deaths of the deceased members so that anniversary masses may be said. Mr. Earle's donation was the first one of consequence in over a year. The Freeman's has been his guide since his arrival in this country in 1860. They have lived in...

Scope and Contents He is willing to assist McMaster in the good work he has done. He thinks that it would be best if Rev. C.M.S. would come out and get acquainted with their life and the spirit which pervades it, but since there is no room left and it will be three or four months before the new building will be finished, he inquires whether McMaster would keep him as his guest for that time. McMaster's bookkeeper sent him an account and he will send the amount due at the earliest opportunity. He thanks...

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Marty thanks Hudson for sending him the Ave Maria. He hopes to get new subscribers for it. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Fonda's husband is impressed with Notre Dame. Since he is not a Catholic, Fonda hopes to win him to the faith. Does Hudson have a catalogue of all the treasures in the Memorial room? Would it not pay the University to have one published in pamphlet form, a chronologically arranged historical catalogue like those in the memorial museums of Europe? Should Hudson ever need one done Fonda should be glad to do it. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Hensel and her husband returned home today. This evening she tried over the Litany, and she encloses her verdict. She has written her thoughts about a visit to Notre Dame and she will send it to Hudson. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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They are in great distress here—families without food or raiment—a little work commenced, then stopped—the people are flying from the country and no wonder. The sisters are trying to collect for the winter some nightcovering and fuel. Brownson is asked to come to the assistance of their poor, in these days so laden trials of every kind. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Brownson's letter addressed to Mother M. Aloysius, O.S.U., Superior at Toledo, was forwarded to Sister Mary of the Annunciation, who is the sister-in-law of Judge Edmund F. Dunne, to furnish information about him. She encloses part of an envelope such as he generally uses and a sheet of "The Toy", a paper started Aug. 15, 1888, by Brian Dunne, the youngest child of the family. She asks Brownson to mention her communication to him when he writes to Judge Dunne. From his name, she is inclined...

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Sr. Mary sends a copy of "Coaina". :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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After waiting for a reply to her letter to Mrs. Anna Hanson Dorsey, Sister presumed her silence to be consent and published the first scene of Coaina in the Messenger. Not knowing to whom the copyright belonged she credited it to Dorsey. She will make a correction in the next issue. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Mother Walburga congratulates Mary on her religious vocation. She is proud of Mary, and will attend to the little items of organ, Latin, and needlework herself. She urges Mary to pray to St. Teresa for her; she herself will pray that Mary will be faithful. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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Due to the impropriety of describing Father Henning's personal appearance McMaster mentioned such to Mason, who apologized and wished his sincere regrets to be conveyed to Father Henning. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He states in reply to Fr. Gennin's letter that he received no money from that Bureau nor from anyone else in Washington. They sent him two banners which the Indians cut to pieces and used in the procession. The Stations of the Cross they sent them were almost useless, as were most of the other things for which he had no need. He is on his fourth year at the Missions alone because no one helps him. He lives with the Indians for want of a more comfortable house. He asks that this letter...

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He will remit the balance due on account of his daughter, as soon as convenient opportunity offers. He expects to visit Jackson Land Office soon when he will call on Timon. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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He is informed that Timon's institution is one for the education of youth. He has three daughters, between seven and fourteen years of age, whom he wishes to send to school for at least one year. He wishes all information needed by a stranger who wishes to send his daughters to school there. :: IV-3-i A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

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Masterson encloses 18 dollars, part of which is for the Pope, the rest being for the subscriptions of himself and certain friends whose names he gives. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He thanks Hudson for the General Index to Brownson's Review, and hopes that Mr. Brownson will soon publish his father's works. The cost of St. Thomas' picture is #3.15. He will spend Lent in New Orleans on missions and if he comes back by way of Chicago he will stop to see Hudson. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Father Matassi has not answered Hudson's letter because he was away. He is glad to know that Father Hudson's vacation trip was beneficial to him and that it will enable him to labor for the glory of God. He did not forget to order the picture of St. Thomas, which Father Hudson must have by now. He wishes Hudson a happy Christmas. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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One year ago Matassi came from Baltimore to take charge of this community. He would like Hudson to pay him a visit. April 28th the new church is going to be consecrated and Matassi thinks it would be good for Hudson's health to take a trip for the occasion. A copy of "A Troubled Heart" has been received at the library in Baltimore. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Matassi has been appointed rector of the Passionist House at Dunkirk, New York thus he will not be giving retreats. Father Charles Lang will give the retreat to the Sisters at St. Mary's. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Matassi asks Hudson for information about a young man named Paul W. Sims, who wishes to enter the Novitiate of the Passionist Order. Sims said he had been in the novitiate of the Congregation of Holy Cross. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Sister submits an account of a cure resulting from a novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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The Roman Senate, learning of the ceremony of the canonization of the 26 Japanese Martyrs and of St. Michael Desanctis by Pope Pius IX and the assembly of Bishops there, decided to confer on these Bishops the Roman citizenship. McFarland is made a citizen of Rome with all the privileges of this noble citizenship. The document is signed by Mattei and 8 other senators and Aloisius Venutelli as secretary. :: I-1-b A.D.S. And sealed Latin Bound in boards 3pp. 4to.

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A bill of $65 for 1 album of full vellum and gilt edges, with cover and case. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He has been a little delayed in sending the album and sends it, before the flexible wrapper, which would be useful in keeping the volume covered, is dry. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Mattingly submits a manuscript and hopes Hudson will find it suitable for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Last Thursday, beloved Mother Margaret George, S.C. , the companion of Bayley's sainted grand mother!, breathed her last. 57 years ago she gave her heart to God. She frequently expressed pleasure at the anticipated visit to Cincinnati of one so nearly related to her sainted foundress Mother Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton :: II-2-n A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Maucher sends McMaster 50¢ as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12 mo

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Maugham, as an agent of the Associated Press, asks if it would be possible to permit him to have an advance copy of Brownson's paper entitled Lay Action in the Church, to be read in Baltimore next week. It will of course be treated confidentially and held back until actually read. He would like to have an answer by bearer. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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An article "Remembrances of My Convent Days at the Villa" by Maulding. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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The writer encloses $2.00 for the Carmelites and asks that his name may remain unmentioned. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.