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Scope and Contents Father Decker says that in the Jan. 26 Freeman's Journal he found an incorrect statement which he wishes to correct in the interest of the Alumni of the Secular Clergy of St. Vincent's Abbey. Under the heading "Credit to Whom Credit Is Due," the "Freeman's Journal" had held the Lake Shore "Visitor" mistaken in giving Messrs. Benziger credit for having made the Crozier and pectoral cross presented to Rt. Rev Arch-Abbot Boniface Winner C.S.B. on his Jubilee, Father Decker states that the...

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DeConcilio accepts (Seton)'s invitation.

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He is having a set back and is very feeble. He has gathered together a few things that he will send as soon as he can. He lists a brass sword, a steel sword and a Soudanese blade and describes and gives facts about each. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 2pp.

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(Seton)'s two letters are at hand. DeCosta is both of St. George's and St John's and (Seton)'s kindness will by and by make him add a Joseph if not already pretty well adopted. It is very pleasant to be remembered by men like those among whom (Seton) ranks. It is a profitable thing to know people outside one's own circle. He congratulates (Seton) on the prospect of a tour abroad. DeCosta was in Algiers not so long ago and may be there again.

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Découdreaux gives permission for his servant Bértelemie to marry if the Negress' mistress consents. :: V-4-l A.D.S. French 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents They are sending Blanc, on the part of Archbishop Cajetan Bedini, 150 copies of the print of the Madonna of Rimini which Bedini has had made to offer to Catholics of the United States as a souvenir of his trip. Although Bedini did not have the happiness of visiting Blanc's diocese, he does not want to forget them in the distributing of the picture as he is certain that his welcome there would have had the same consolations as he received everywhere. The occasion of the proclamation of the...

Scope and Contents When the Sacred Congregation met in general session on April 15, 1868 to examine the state of the Marianites of Holy Cross, expecially the differences between the Province of Indiana and the other provinces of the Institute, it commanded that since all efforts at reconciliation had failed, the Indiana province should be separated from the rest of the institute and placed under Archbishop Purcell as Apostolic Visitor with the powers of Superior General. Since, however, the discord has not...

Scope and Contents They complain that Father Victor Gavard never gives any sermons or any other type of instruction. P.S. They have tried to bear up as long as possible, but for the good of the church they now feel they must speak out. They concede that Gavard has a large heart and much charity, but he is just not able to suit himself to a parish such as theirs. They ask Odin to take their plea into consideration. Also signed by Alcide Decuir, Ovide D'Arensbourg, Alfred D' rensbourg and C. D'Arensbourg ::...

Scope and Contents Deeby, writing for D. Appleton and Co. encloses a copy of the Index to the American Cyclopedia, which has just been made ready for subscribers. The great utility of this index will occur at once to McMaster and other owners of the Cyclopedia including the Editorial fraternity. Several features, such as pronunciation, have been added which McMaster will notice by looking over the enclosed pamphlet. Should the volume not match McMaster's set of the Cyclopedia, the firm offers to change...

Scope and Contents Deeby, writing for D. Appleton and Co. encloses a copy of the Index to the American Cyclopedia, which has just been made ready for subscribers. The great utility of this index will occur at once to McMaster and other owners of the Cyclopedia including the Editorial fraternity. Several features, such as pronunciation, have been added which McMaster will notice by looking over the enclosed pamphlet. Should the volume not match McMaster's set of the Cyclopedia, the firm offers to change...

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He will send to her son Valle at Notre Dame the picture of Bishop Joseph Cretin of St. Paul hanging in the home of the late Mrs. M. J. Sullivan. Valle can deliver it to James F. Edwards. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Having established a factory for pure wax candles conforming to the rubrics, Defin recommends himself for the furnishing of candles for the churches of Blanc's diocese at 60 cents a pound for white wax and 40 cents a pound for yellow wax. Several prelates have already introduced them into their dioceses. Enclosed in this is a letterhead of the factory. On the back of the letter in Blanc's hand: Francois Follot, Diocese of Besancon, 26 years, 2nd theology. :: VI-1-j A.L.S. French 3pp....

Scope and Contents Defouri, acknowledges Clarke's of November 1, says that Bishop John B. Miege deserves a place in Clarke's work. Defouri wrote a long obituary notice of Miege but the Jesuits at Woodstock cut it up in an unmerciful manner. Clarke should write Father Paul Ponziglione, S.J. for a copy. The Obituary was correct up until Miege retired to the Jesuits. Possibly the notice was sent to Woodstock where they knew more than anyone about Miege as a Jesuit and bishop. Defouri knew him as Bishop and...

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Defouri is sorry Clarke did not receive his letter of November that was returned to him. He promised to do all in his power to procure data for Clarke's Lives. He is busy with children but in another week he will be at Clarke's command. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Degay was on the point of becoming a soldier when he learned of Odin's arrival at the Grand Seminary from several of his old school-mates. Advised by them, he went to see Father? Le Gall, a professor of philosophy, who persuaded him to seek authorization from Odin to follow him with several of his school-mates. He began his studies in the College of Quimper and he ended them at the Minor Seminary of Pont-Croix. At the end of his rhetoric he passed an exam, to enter the seminary and he was...

Scope and Contents After the great misfortune which befell them, the ladies of Plaquemine beg Blanc to ask all the priest of each parish to have a collection to enable them to rebuild another church. Signed also by: Mrs. Matilda Cropper, Mrs. Scratchley, Mrs. Labauve, Mrs. Camille Landry, Mrs. Z.? Orillion, Mrs. H. Le Blanc, Mrs. M.J. Schlatre, Ernestine Robertson, Mrs. M. Hébert, Mrs. E.B. Trinidad, Mrs. Louis Petit, Mrs. A Estevan, Mrs. Désobry, Mrs. Zulma Beck, Mrs. Delphine Barker, Mrs. Adonis Petit, Mrs....

Scope and Contents Degen sends McMaster a story which he hopes will wake up the bigots of May's Landing New Jersey . He recommends Sheriff Adams of May's Landing to anyone who wants a hangman. The story is as follows: John Hill and John Fuller, condemned to death by Judge Reed of May's Landing, wrote to the Bishop for a priest to attend them before their death. Degen was appointed and visited the men faithfully several periods each day for three weeks. He had letters from the District Attorney of Cape May...

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He is most grateful to Edwards for the picture of the grounds and buildings of Notre Dame. He hopes these lines finds Edwards in the enjoyment of good health. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 1p.

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A receipted bill for $31 for a dressing gown, trousers, and vest. :: VI-1-n A. Bill S. French 1p. 12mo.

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Father P? Duffy, lately of Detroit has asked Bishop Louis Amadeus Rappe for admission into his diocese. Since Rappe is leaving for Montreal, he asks DeGoesbriand to write Lefevere for his advice about Duffy. If his fault is not a habit Rappe would place him with another priest at the town of Ohio, opposite Cleveland. DeGeosbriand has learned that Lefevere is to see them soon. :: III-2-i A.L.S. French 1p. 8vo.

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DeGoesbriand appoints another delegate to the Catholic Congress in the person of Doctor V. Gosselin, of Bellows Falls, Vermont. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Father Louis Lionnet of the diocese of Agen, France, has lived over twelve months in DeGoesbriand's diocese and has constantly conducted himself as a virtuous and recluse clergyman. He recommends Lionnet to the Bishops of the United States. L. Copy Enclosure:

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Although he has not heard from McFarland he is sure that he will be with them on December 8. Now he wants something more, he asks him to speak on the evening of that day. The Archbishop will preach in the church in the morning. As the diocese, church, and city are dedicated to the Immaculate Conception he thought McFarland might speak in her honor. He asks an answer without delay. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Father F. Clavier of St. Albans wishes a bishop to preach at the opening of his church some time in June and DeGoesbriand has promised him to try to get one. He invites McFarland but knows that engagements may not permit him to come. DeGoesbriand has a letter from Bishop John McCloskey of Albany that the official appointments to Baltimore and New York will soon arrive in this country. The Roman rumor has Bishop John Martin Spalding of Louisville to Baltimore and Bishop McCloskey of Albany to...

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In reply to Onahan's letter to Bishop Meerschaert, who is now in Europe, Father De Grasse lists two appointed priest delegates to the Columbian Catholic Congress. He will not be able to attend.

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Degrasse requests Hudson publish an article which appeared in the Indian Advocate which is an account of the misfortune that befell them on February 14th that rendered them homeless and without a church. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He asks Edwards if he would kindly send him the names of any Cincinnati boys who were with them in 1884 to 86. Roger Byrnes and he will be in Cincinnati the rest of the Winter and would like to meet them. They are doing fine in the insurance business. They had a pleasant time with Vernon Burke last summer. :: XI-2-l A.L.S. 1p.

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He and Roger Byrnes have been in the life insurance business for the last seven years and have been uniformly successful. He intended visiting Notre Dame this commencement but business prevented. :: XI-2-f L.S.(Typed) 1p.

Scope and Contents He cannot permit Sister Louise to go without a word of response to Purcell's letter. It is with pleasure that he learns that the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur continue to give satisfaction to Purcell and the other bishops of the new world. He asks Purcell always be their good and wise guide. Despite the extent of their institution, the maintain the primitive spirit of their founder. The number of the sisters in Europe is about 1200. He hopes the political events that disturb the United...

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Bishop Aegidius Junger, of Nesqually, because of illness, requested Deichmann to answer Onahan's letter. It is impossible for the Bishop to attend the American Catholic Congress, and asks to be excused. Dr. D. Wall of Vancouver, Washington, is named as Vice-President from the Diocese of Washington. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.