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A sketch is submitted for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents From Mt. St. Mary's he went to his brother and sister, and mailed McFarland's letter. He lived four days with Father Josue M. Young at Lancaster. At Cincinniati he called on Father John B. Doherty Dougherty. Bishop John Baptist Purcell had not returned. Father Edward Purcell is a perfect priest. Bope went to Brown County where he expected to be assigned and did not think it as good as the Mountain. He did not have dimissorials and the Bishop has spoken to Father John McCaffrey in Baltimore...

Scope and Contents Bord has listened attentively to their appeal and has written it down. The Governor of the Territory has directed him to permit Father Dejean with his female assistants to settle among them with the consent of their chiefs to teach them to read and write to serve God. He gives Dejean his best wishes for success. Their wishes will be made known to the governor and by him to the President of the United States. The answer of the President will be faithfully communicated to the Indians. ::...

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Borg encloses $2.00 for Mount Carmel and indicates he want is acknowledged "B. Indiana". :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Borg sends McMaster a donation to be divided between the Peter's Pence fund and the Indian Missions. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Brownson will have heard of a bill proposed by Senator Garman in the Senate to oblige Catholic congregations and religious institutions to be incorporated and governed by a corporate body of three laymen, the pastor, and the bishop; and Bishop Borgess requests Brownson to call attention to the evils that this sort of law would entail, by means of an article for the press. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Clipping on his death unidentified. :: III-2-n Clipping 10

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Purple ribbon-memorial of Borgess' obsequies at Kalamazoo, Michigan. :: III-2-n Printed Ribbon 32mo.

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Bishop Borgess thanks Brownson for his illuminating article on the tenure of church property in the Free Press of this date. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Newspaper unidentified portrait, 3 columns. :: III-2-n Clipping

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"The Regulations of the Diocese of Detroit" to which the Bishop has added chiefly from the decrees of the Councils of Baltimore and the Council of Trent in Latin. :: III-2-m D. Printed 11pp. with paper cover small 8vo.

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Clippings about his resignation from the Detroit Evening Journal and the Detroit News. :: III-2-n 2 Clippings

Scope and Contents Borgess answers Lyons' letter about Catholics and Free Masonry . As to the antiquity of the Order of Free Masons, he refers Lyons to the article under that head in the New American Cyclopedia, Vol. 1. As regards the Catholic church as founder of Masonry, the Masonic Corporations which existed of old in the Catholic Church were for the furtherance of Art, such as minsters, cathedrals, convents, etc., of the ages of Faith, and have nothing in common with the present system of Free Masonry. He...

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The bearer whom Borgna sees now in Father Stephen H. Montgomery's room, is starting for the Barrens. He wishes to retire from the world; perhaps it would be some acquisition for Timon. Father Francis B. Jamison comes with Borgna and with the intention of joining the Vincentians. Borgna will write again on the subject. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Religious error stalks abroad; to stay it they have formed themselves into a body under the title of Western Catholic Association. Their doctrines can be extensively propagated by the press; they entreat assistance. The Shepherd of the Valley, in consequence of slender patronage, must cease unless more efficient means are adopted for its continuance. This paper can be edited weekly for $3 a year provided 600 subscribers can be obtained.` Printed Circular` On the same paper is ...

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Borgna wishes much to see Timon at the seminary, but he cannot ride that far, having but one hand and no carriage. He asks Timon if possible to come to see him and he would also like to see Father Blaise Raho, C.M.. Borgna will start for the east and so on next morning. But he must speak to Timon first. If Timon cannot come Borgna will try to go at Timon's return. Borgna wishes also to see Father Francis Cellini, C.M. and does not know how. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. folio

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Borgna arrived yesterday from St. Louis and intends remaining until next Monday when he will start for Fredericktown, by way of St. Genevieve for the purpose of seeing Father Francis Cellini, C.M.. Borgna has a very sore hand. Will Timon come over between this and Monday if he can. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. folio

Scope and Contents Borgna asks Timon to intercede with the Superior to obtain permission to stay in Old Mines. The inhabitants here at Breton, west over Mines, Richwood, etc. have asked the bishop to leave him with Father John Boullier, C.M.. The Bishop in a letter to the parishioners of St. Joachim gives his approval if the Superior will consent. Four persons on behalf of the parishioners addressed a letter to Father John Baptist Tornatore, C.M., praying him to confirm the approbation of their Bishop....

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Borgna urges Timon to come for Christmas. There is a great deal of good to be done. The will endeavor to settle about the church in Mine à Breton, Missouri. Timon's presence will be of very great service. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Yesterday Borgna received $10 from Mr. Perry due to the Sisters of Loretto Bethlehem Convent. In a few days Borgna will be at the seminary and pay them. Mr. Taylor, from what Mr. Aubuchon Obuchon says, is ready to pay but wishes to have his note back. Borgna will settle it before he goes to the Barrens. He regrets this place where a great deal of good can be done but he must obey. He will do his best to live in the Barrens but it seems almost impossible. :: IV-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Has Timon received Borgna's last letter? Is he coming? Borgna hopes the Superior will grant this piece of charity. Borgna is not happy; he can live no longer separated from his brethren. He is in need of a good retreat. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. folio

Scope and Contents Father Lewis Le Clerc died on July 24; his funeral was the same day at 6 P.M. His remains were taken to Sacred Heart Convent and buried in a tomb on their property. Father Joseph Anthony Lutz is worn out; the doctor says it is his liver. Borgna has written to Father Francis Cellini, C.M.; Borgna begged him to come to St. Louis as soon as possible. Four days ago he went down to the College. He is not in bed but so feeble he can rarely say Mass. Timon's father James Timon almost had an...

Scope and Contents Timon's last letter was received. He does not suffer so much at present with the oppression at his chest but he is not well. He asks Timon not to say a word of it to the Bishop. At the Bishop's return, Borgna will try to spend a few days at the seminary; a little rest is all he needs. A priest from the seminary ought to come and take his place or it will be impossible to leave., P.S. Timon is to tell Father Joseph Paquin, C.M. that he received his letter only yesterday and will answer...

Scope and Contents Borgna encloses no enclosure a note he received from Father John Baptist Tornatore, C.M. and lets Timon judge of his situation and his feelings. His heart is broken. Borgna is forty and does not know of having committed an excess in drinking. He has contracted the bad habit of smoking and tried to break himself of it; he never thought it a sin. He has never refused to be at home and it is out of his knowledge that he ever received such an order in a positive manner; he wishes he had ...

Scope and Contents He received Timon's letter of July 1. He applied for information of the $270 to J. and E. Walsh. They had been received and paid over to Wood and Abbot?. Borgna is extremely anxious to visit the seminary but the parish, the Shepherd of the Valley, etc. keep him busy. He is more than tired of St. Louis. If he could do it in conscience he would instantly leave and however against his inclination repair to the Seminary. He will do whatever is in his power to be at Kaskaskia for the 28th....

Scope and Contents He regretfully left the Seminary without bidding Timon goodbye. He begs Timon to come down for next January 8. Timon can give the sermon in the cathedral that day before all the authorities on the occasion of the Te Deum chanted for the victory of General Andrew Jackson over the English. Borgna begs Timon not to set any obstacle should the Bishop Joseph Rosati, C.M. approve and he promises in recompense to fill Timon's mouth with new teeth. He will send the tea at the first ...

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Borgna is truly disappointed; he expected to meet Timon in Kaskaskia. He intended to go to the seminary but his horse? is so rough he cannot. He has lost the habit of teaching and how shall he examine the pupils of the Ladies of the Visitation Visitandines. If Timon cannot come he is to try to have Father Regis Loisel sent. Mr. Menard left yesterday for St. Louis. Timon's father was well on Friday., P.S. The examinations begin Tuesday morning. :: IV-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. folio

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Borgna's hand is getting better. He leaves this morning for Kaskaskia, and begs Timon to send a priest there for next Thursday only to say Mass, because Borgna cannot yet celebrate and Father Benedict Roux Rue is going to St. Louis. Timon is to send Father Blaise Raho C.M. some cigars. Cellini entreats Timon to come to visit. Written by Cellini. On the address side: Care of Mr. Madoc. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. folio

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This is a certificate of his acceptance into the sodality of the B.V.M. signed by Borgna as rector, and John McCloskey and Michael F. Martin. :: I-1-a D.S. Latin 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents The bearer of this letter is William Hughes who, wishing to learn the French language, applies to the Seminary for that purpose. He is ready to pay the boarding, being in the mercantile line. Borgna starts for the east in a very few days. Next Friday he will be in Kaskaskia. Bishop Joseph Rosati has no doubt told Timon what for; Borgna will do his best to succeed. His heart has received a wound of which he fears he will never be cured. Borgna's hand and arm are better, yet he traces ...