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McCloskey writes to invite McFarland to a meeting of the Bishops of the Province to be held in his residence on Madison Avenue, Wednesday, May 8 to consider whom they may recommend for the vacant see of Buffalo. The day mentioned was accepted by the Bishops at the funeral of Bishop John Timon. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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In reply to McFarland's letter of May 1 his method of sending remittances to the Holy Father is to purchase Bills of Exchange from Eugene Kelly Co. of New York and remit them payable to the order of Cardinal Barnabo who presents them with any expression one may wish to the Holy Father. He thinks it best to have the Bills drawn in McFarland's own name and endorsed to the Holy Father. His secretary will oblige. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He invites McFarland to attend a meeting of the Bishops of the Province at the archiepiscopal residence Wednesday, April 19, at 11 A.M. He invites McFarland to stay at his house during his stay in the city. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents On McCloskey's return last evening, he found McFarland's note. He regrets not seeing McFarland as in a personal interview they could have consulted on what course to pursue in reference to the withdrawal of the name of Father H. and the substitution of another. What would McCloskey think of recommending Father Thomas F. Hendricken as dignissimus? Father Hughes ' name might then be suggested for the third or second place. McCloskey will write to the Cardinal, withdrawing H.'s name. He will be...

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In obedience to instructions from Rome McCloskey requests McFarland's attendance at a meeting of the Bishops of the Province to consider the choice of names to be presented for the coadjutorship of Albany . The meeting will be held at the archiepiscopal residence Thursday, September 14 at 11 o'clock. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He returns under cover with this no enclosure the statement of the closing account with the estate of the late Father James O'Reilly., As executor of Father John Corry, he has certified to its correctness in the manner prescribed. He is glad that McFarland has decided to cooperate with them in the Provincial Seminary. Once in good working order he is sure it will repay for sacrifices. As soon as it is known when the school will open he will inform McFarland. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents McCloskey was in Troy last week and there learned from the President of the Provincial Seminary of Troy, New York that he will hardly be able to open studies before the middle of October. Meantime he wishes each Bishop to furnish him a list of the seminarians who are to attend from each diocese and stating what class each will follow - philosophy or theology. This will save the trouble of writing to each seminarian. Bishop John Fitzpatrick was kind enough to meet him at Albany and they...

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He sends by express the papers of the late Father John Corry with the account duly attested. He hopes the surrogate will be satisfied. McFarland's check was received and credited to his account. He recommends himself to McFarland's prayers. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents McCloskey wrote to McFarland some ten days ago about the seminary at Troy and to ask him to his installation on August 2. The meeting of the prelates will take place Monday, August 22, to recommend names for the vacant see of Albany. As he has received no reply he repeats the invitation. He asks him to accept the hospitality of the archiepiscopal house at 36th and Madison. That evening McCloskey goes to Fordham for a retreat to end on Assumption Day. The reply should be directed to Father...

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Since there are some problems affecting the Province Seminary to be discussed he asks McFarland's presence on the morning of Wednesday, September 2. If the time and place is convenient, McFarland is to inform him. :: I-1-c L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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McCloskey introduces Henry Wheaton, son of Dr. Wheaton of Hartford, who is contemplating joining the church. The step must be taken at home where he will experience opposition. He wants him to become acquainted with McFarland. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents McCloskey sends by tomorrow's express the statement of Father John Corry's account with the estate of Father James O'Reilly. The vouchers accompany, at least what he could find. He thinks McFarland will understand them better than himself. He does not know how the case stands with reference to the claim in the state of Maine and Mr. Hayes and the lawyer are trying to find out. Both the lawyers there and Hayes may present the bill for services. There is elsewhere a receipt of Reverend Mr....

Scope and Contents In compliance with the urgent wishes of Archbishop John J. Hughes he is about to go to Europe. His purpose is to se with Bishop John B. Fitzpatrick if they can get a religious community to take charge of their seminary. The prospects are sufficiently encouraging. He would like to consult with McFarland. He sails on August 19 by the Arabia from Boston. He will leave Albany on Monday and arrive in Boston that evening, August 17, and seeing McFarland there would be useful to the cause. :: I-1-b...

Scope and Contents McCloskey arrived home safely last Monday but yesterday being the great festival of their cathedral, he could not take up his correspondence until today. Concerning the O'Reilly estate he is uninformed since there is no mention of it in Father John Corry's will, nor did he leave any written or oral instructions beyond what McCloskey told McFarland in Boston, that he had intended to invest it in the education to the priesthood of O'Reilly's relatives. Owing to his absence no action was taken...

Scope and Contents On the page within the letter McFarland will find a transcript of Father John Corry's account with the estate of Father James O'Reilly which McCloskey sends for his inspection. There are vouchers for all these items except expenses of the Probate Court, Augusta, Maine. The lawyer's correspondence is among Corry's papers and it is probable that Hayes, Corry's employee, will be able to furnish satisfactory evidence. McCloskey asks if it will be necessary for him to go to Providence or would it...

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McCloskey says McFarland has his consent to accept the offer of Bishop John Hughes and wishes him success. He would be pleased to know that the unpleasant difficulties of Carthage were terminated. He sends his respects to Mr and Mrs. Binsse . A note say s this was the gift of Rev. Dr. William Maher :: I-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents McCloskey acknowledges McFarland's letter containing the statistical account of his mission. He is sorry not to have heard about the collection for the seminary which was to have been taken up on Pentecost. He will begin the visitation of the diocese in the latter part of August. He proposes being in Watertown Oct.3 until Oct.10. He reminds McFarland that the collection for the cathedral will be taken up on the occasion of his visit. He does not forget the wants of McFarland's mission and...

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He asks McFarland to tell the young ecclesiastic who is still with him to repair to Albany at his earliest convenience. He is anxious to determine when he can ordain him. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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This will be handed to McFarland by Father Maurice Sheehan who has now been ordained. The Bishop admires Father Sheehan so far as he has observed him, and wants him to work in the missions of Jefferson County. Like Father Michael Power he is to reside with McFarland until the Bishop comes. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents McCloskey learned on his return that a package has been sent to him at Watertown by express. It should have reached there some days before his departure and now he fears that it is lost. He asks McFarland to make inquiries since it contained important papers he would not want to lose. McFarland is to send it on to Albany. After word from Bishop Patrick Phelan he decided not to accept Father McDonald. He will be able to send McFarland an assistant next month as he will ordain the second...

Scope and Contents McCloskey has promised Bishop John Hughes to write to Father Francis Guth of Buffalo requesting him to go to Watertown to claim whatever of church or house furniture belongs to either the Bishop or himself. Reflecting that this might be too much trouble he decided that it was safer to leave the matter to McFarland. Should he ask Guth to come to Watertown he is to assure him that he does so with the full approbation of the Bishop. He trusts that the difficulties that McFarland has experienced...

Scope and Contents Although he is tardy in acknowledging it, he appreciates McFarland's report relative to his missions and is glad that he is safely through the winter despite the severity of the climate. Since his first visit to Watertown he has seen and heard of the deplorable condition of the Canadian Catholics. He flattered himself that the appointment of Father Michael Guth would aid in this work. He had told him to visit Watertown or even to exchange places. This arrangement did not seem to work out....

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Cardinal McCloskey asks McMaster to visit him Saturday or Monday of the coming week. He wishes to speak to him in regards to the school question and wishes to do this in person since it is much more conductive to accomplishment and discussion. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She asks to renew the Scholastic in September; she will pay next June for it. She reads every line as she did when a student at St. Mary's Academy . Notre Dame, Indiana. Since her brother intends to enter Notre Dame, she requests a catalogue. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Asks Clarke to send to James Kelley, 25 Bond St., 1 Clarke's Lives of Deceased Bishops of Roman Catholic Church—3 vols. :: I-2-n A.Postcard S. 32mo.

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The headstone to McFarland's brothers was erected in September but McCollum did not have an opportunity to see it. It is of durable stone and inscribed as McFarland directed. It cost $90 because it had to be brought to Waynesboro. He got no receipt but will demand it, if it is needed. He sends a check for $10, the balance. He is hoping for a visit from McFarland when he can give him a better reception. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents McCool is investigating a legacy bequeathed by his grand uncle 60 or 70 years previous. When his grandfather died his mother became the next heir but never looked after it. Some years ago McCool read in the Freeman's Journal that there was an Exchange or an Exchequer somewhere in London which deposited all the money belonging to those who died in England in the last 200 years. McCool believes this article referred him to an index of advertisements at No. 4 Merchants Row, New York. His...

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Father Riordan is in retreat at St. Joseph's Seminary, and the writer would like to see McMaster about a document he Clerk of Our Lady of the Rosary Church is preparing to send to high personages. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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McCormac sends a letter for the Children of Mary in return for which she would like to receive a copy of the Ave Maria. She contributes to the San Francisco Monitor, under the name Manzanita. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Hudson's letter telling of the establishment of the perpetual daily Mass at Notre Dame made him happy that he sent the donation for Masses for his deceased wife. If Hudson can furnish McCormick with seven volumes of the Ave Maria for $40 he thinks that is reasonable. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.