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McManus inquires if Hudson will accept some of her short strories and what rate of remuneration will be paid. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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McManus, writing from St. John's Church, sends McMaster $1. for the "Frolic Fund" of Count de Mun. He likes this sort of a tribute to a serious soul and a worthy man, but prefers not to have his name appear in type. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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McManus sends McMaster $5.00 for the Freeman's Journal. He admires the outspoken and manly qualities of the paper and will secure as many subscribers for it as possible. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He encloses $1.00 for Mount Carmel. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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McManus sends a letter of praise for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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McManus acknowledges the volumes that Hudson sent. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mO.

Scope and Contents McManus was ordained deacon on the 5th and priest on the 6th inst. His superior Father Pamfilo da Magliano, O.S.F. wishes the ordinati to remain at the College until after the exhibition which will be held the last of June or the first of July. McManus asks permission to visit a sister in New York, also an aunt in Providence before reporting to Lefevere. He lists expenses for upkeep, etc., which he asks Lefevere to pay since he has no money. P.S. Lefevere should direct his answer to St....

Scope and Contents In the last two weeks, he has been visiting the missions; he preached every day. Catholics at Grattan are united. The church there owes $323 to Father Henry Rievers as part of his salary, and $150 for his house furniture. Pew rent due the end of the month will be $300 which would leave a debt of about $200. However, a diocesan rule requires Lefevere's permission to purchase the furniture. He thanks Lefevere for sending him the catechisms. He asks faculties to absolve four persons who were...

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He hopes Lefevere's visit to Grattan has not affected his health. The Orphans' Collection on March 17 suffered from bad weather; hardly one-third of his congregation was present, but they gave tolerably well - $25 for which he sends a check for $31, six of which is for dispensations. :: III-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The bishop will remember that McManus promised to visit the mission of Bowne and Caledonia in the week after Easter; as he has a marriage there, he seeks advice. The young man came to see him yesterday; he told him he could not marry any one until after Low Sunday. Bowne is 26 miles from his house; it is hard for him to go there on such an errand, and still harder for them to come to him. Is it allowed on such occasions to marry? He knows a solemn marriage is prohibited. He wishes Lefevere a...

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McManus, though having been ordained only a year, finds that nothing is being done by the older priests in the diocese about sending their names to Rome to ask for Canon law. He asks that McMaster add his name to the list, and expresses a hope that the desire for justice in America will find favor in Rome. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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McManus asks that the paper Freeman's Journal be discontinued to F. Cummings. He asks McMaster to suggest the name of a reliable, energetic and thoroughgoing lawyer in New York. He has the names of several, but knows nothing about them personally, and as he has several heavy claims against parties in New York, he is anxious to get a lawyer who can handle the matter with diligence, tact and care. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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McManus, a student at Notre Dame University for 3 years, and 8 months in the Holy Cross Novitiate feels he has no vocation to the religious life but is convinced he wants to be a priest. Lacking means he asks Lefevere for help. McManus includes copies of letters of recommendation from Fathers Alexis Granger, C.S.C. and Patrick Dillon, C.S.C. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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He asks the law of the church concerning round dances, whether it is recommended or prohibited. McMaster may reply to McManus or to J. M. Reilly. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents McManus, an ecclesiastical student at St. Bonaventure College for, the last 16 months, lists his studies, and expects to finish his theological, course at the end of this session. His brother who had paid his way dies, in July. He is anxious to be admitted since he has many friends who, emigrated from Ireland with him. He is nearly 24 years old. Father, Pamfilo de Magliano, O.S.F., College Superior and Provincial of the, Franciscan Order in America, says McManus can be ordained this, season....

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McManus informs Lefevere that he will be ordained a priest sometime in Lent. He has been adopted for the Detroit Diocese, and encloses a letter from his superior. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Father Michael Tierney has sent McManus a portion of Clarke's letter asking information on Bishop Francis P. McFarland . He will give all he can. Some sources which McManus named are more accessible to Clarke, such as the New York Herald, about his consecration. The bishop's brother Dr. John McFarland resides in Tiffin, Ohio and will be pleased to give a full account of the Bishop's early life. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Because of his many duties McManus cannot aid in furnishing any sketch of the history of the life of the sainted Bishop Francis McFarland . He regrets this because he knew the bishop so well the last two years of his life. McManus understands the Sisters of Mercy have prepared a record of McFarland's early and also his late history. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents The writer, a brother of McMaster, writes of another brother's death, E. D. McMaster . He apologizes for not writing before, but pleads illness as his excuse. He sent a telegram to James but as one he sent at same time to his family did not reach home, he doesn't know if McMaster got word of the funeral. He tells of the brothers last illness, of his courage in the midst of physical discomfort, of his faith in God and his request for prayers. The dying man sent messages to his oldest...

Scope and Contents He thanks his brother for the gift of a keg of pure California Port. He sent to Youngstown for the keg as sbon as he was notified. His physician, Dr. Mygatt, had advised a mild stimulant, but there was none to be obtained. The doctor will assist him in transfering the contents of the keg into demijohns and bottles. He thanks him for his directions in regard to the care of the wine. His nephew Gilbert McMaster has been ill with pneumonia, but is past the crisis. He has received a letter...

Scope and Contents He acknowledges receipt of a valuable box of wine from McMaster, and apologizes for not thanking him for it sooner. It slipped his mind from day to day. He was always a wretched correspondent, and at sixty years, has not broken the habit. He gave a bottle to Dr. Mygott, the family physician, who declared it to be the finest he has ever tasted. He thanks McMaster also for his letter. He mentions that their family is almost all gone, with only three remaining. Most of his own children are...

Scope and Contents He encloses the February issue of the Family Treasure, which contains a steel-engraved portrait of their deceased brother. He may have sent McMaster a copy before, but he has been sick and suffered many interruptions, and cannot remember. The portrait is said to be an admirable likeness by those who knew him in his later years. The engraving was made from Wilson's so-called Presbyterian Historical Almanac, and in that work is a brief and inaccurate notice of their brother. He can...

Scope and Contents Alphonse McMaster writes his sister, Sister St. John McMaster. The ship arrived outside the bay on Sunday night where the wind failed them. It took a long time to get the chain cable ready and to furl the sails. The next morning the anchor was hoisted. On Aug. 15, the Feast of the Assumption, he went ashore, attended Mass, and then saw a few sights with a young fellow who came as a passenger. It is very strange to seek direction around the city in English and not to meet anyone who...

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The boat is still lying in Rio Bay. He hopes the sickness his father complained of in his last letter has not troubled him any more. He has no worries over small pox or yellow fever since no one can excape dieing of whatever disease he is supposed to die of and it does no good to worry about it. He hopes Gertrude McMaster is well. There is no prospect of their getting off and it may be another month before they go. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Alphonsus McMaster, 10 years old, writes to his father from his school. He tells McMaster he has thanked Aunty Brown for the present and inquires about Gertrude, Mary, Helen, and the Brennans. He has organized a mission band among the boys of his school and sends $1.30 to aid the Indian Missions. The names of the 23 boy contributors are listed. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12 mo.

Scope and Contents Alphonsus has not yet been to the Hospital of Santo Bento since he had to work aboard ship and as yet he has found no church where English is spoken. He will go to Confession at the first opportunity offered him. His failure to do so already is not due to any cooling of his religious fervor so that fear need not worry his father. He is anxious to go the the Sacraments, not because he has sinned but because he wishes to be strengthened against temptation. He likes sea life but needs a...

Scope and Contents He explains his tardy answer. He did not receive Wadhams' letter until he reached Hyde Park. He feels deeply the difficulties of Wadhams but tells him that God will give him strength to overcome any temptation. He states that, though he delayed his conversion, Wadhams or anyone else should not do the same. He sees clearly now since he has joined the Catholic Church, as will Wadhams when he does the same. He asks Wadhams to come down and he will see what can be done. Wadhams is told that...

Scope and Contents McMaster has no hope of seeing Wadhams because he sails for London at midnight. He will write again from London. After reaching St. Trond he will write to Wadhams occasionally even though he does not intend to continue any regular correspondence, nor does he know what his address will be. Wadhams is to inquire for this to Father Gabriel Rumpler C.SS.R. with whom McMaster intends to correspond. He cannot understand why Wadhams should avoid Rumpler when he does not press or over-persuade...

Scope and Contents Arthur Carey died in sight of Cuba, on Thursday in Holy Week, the 12th day from New York. The immediate death was a hemorage from the lungs, which suffocated him. The letter referring to it came this afternoon--April 26. This loss leaves McMaster's life very empty. He is without hope of doing anything in his church. He wishes Wadham and he were together. Bishop Onderdonk has declined ordaining him next summer, and it is probable that he will never do it; but Dr. McVickar, his warm...

Scope and Contents McMaster regrets his delay in answering Wadhams' letter but he has not been in a fit state of mind. He has not answered Frederick Oakley's letter of last October. He wrote to John Dalgairns only since Lent began. His mind has been unsettled regarding his duty to the Church of Rome. After much thought and a consultation with Bishop John McCloskey, McMaster has decided that he cannot remain where he is, but is not certain he can join the Church of Rome at this time. Wadhams, however,...