Scope and Contents Mother said last night that Archbishop Patrick Ryan is already in Baltimore so Gertrude supposes the visit to Sharon Hill has been postponed until after the Council. She wants McMaster to tell Mrs. Keiley her petitions will be remembered. As Advent is almost here, She thinks he had better have his party soon. Her little mother' to her, she was cut out for a Carmelite. At one time he thought otherwise. She is anxious to get Rho's Jack address now that he has started northward. She prays...

Scope and Contents There have been many Masses and expositions of the Blessed Sacrament lately, which have made the life very happy. In about two weeks she will be completing her second year at Carmel. Saturday will be her mother's anniversary—she will pray for her them. She gives her love to Alphonsus and Jennie. P.S. The Mother Prioress wants to inform him that they still continue their prayers for him. They are beginning a novena soon for the feast of Mt. Carmel. Sister Teresa wants him to join them....

Scope and Contents She had not heard from him, except for the haddock he sent, until that morning when his letter arrived. She urges him to wait until the Annunciation to make the dedication to the Blessed Lady. Mother suggests that he send no more fish until she lets him know. The Carmelite Father in Belgium was told of McMaster's intention of sending the Freeman to him and Mother said she would send McMaster the address again, in case he had mislaid it. Sister Teresa wants all the pictures of Saint...

Scope and Contents She has been thinking of him before God and praying for him. He is, as he says, truly a happy man, for he renews his sacrifice daily, generously. She tells him not to be so sad and anxious, thinking so much of doing penance; rather, he should learn to love God in little things. Little outward things with great inward love is the secret of the holiness of many of the saints. But she does not wish to preach to him. She will be satisfied if she can make him happy. He should be at peace—his...

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Sister Gertrude tells McMaster that, being a Carmelite too, he would not be affected by wind and rain. She hopes, however, that he did not get caught in the violent storm on Thursday when he went to Sharon. She asks him to complete some lines of verse. Tomorrow is the anniversary of her first communion. :: I-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She hopes he spent a happy feast of St. Joseph. Sister Teresa is keeping well and growing stronger. They had a letter from "Kitten", who, as Sister Gertrude always knew, would make a fine woman. The nuns were pleased with the Psalm books. The Mother read them a part of his last letter about the Indian Missions. Miss Katie Drexel is interested in, and about the books. They have enough sardines for two weeks. Mother offered Holy Communion for him. She asks him to visit them when he goes...

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She could not say too much to McMaster yesterday because her heart had not had time to overflow, and it is not from a full heart, but from an overflowing heart that one speaks. She is glad the "donum Domini" is the Blessed Virgin, as she had hoped. She is sending him the picture she drew last night. :: I-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She has received his letter, and will begin answering it, first cautioning him, however, not to be afraid of joy, especially the joy of the beyond. She quotes a passage from "The Life of M. Teresa, by De Maistre", that she liked. She thinks the birthday gift they sent him was the best they could have sent. The notice made out of the notes she sent him was nice. She thanks him for the promised grapes. The Mother Superior is feeling better but needs prayers. P.S. April 10. The Mother...

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The Mother Superior has told her she will be very glad to have fifty more copies of the Letter of Cardinal De Berulle. Mother Sub-Prioress read his footnote in the novice-ship. It was very "Paterlike"; Sister Teresa liked it. Reverend Mother thanks him for the palms. Sister Gertrude reminds him that soon they will all be united in Heaven. The Mother Superior is still sick and in need of his prayers, but Sister Teresa McMaster is looking unusually well. :: I-2-f A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She will not have time for a long letter. The Mother Superior thinks there is already a good supply of copies of Cardinal de Berulle's letter, but she will be grateful for a few more copies. The books, etc. arrived safely. He has read too much into her statement that his notice was "Pater-like". She meant it was like him. She thanks him for explaining the use of the "accusative" in "in Domo Domini". She shall have time to write before Easter, and looks forward to his visit after the...

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Easter, his favorite feast, has come once more. Soon he shall rejoice in "the welcome of His Easter face". The Reverend Mother has pulled through better than they hoped for, and Sister Teresa McMaster is keeping very well. :: I-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Everyone is well at Carmel, but the Superior could be a good deal better. She thanks him for the masses and acknowledges the receipt of the letter. She has heard of the death of Mrs. Smuringer, who died on Good Friday. She had been taken from Baltimore to St. Agnes Hospital in Carrol, Maryland sometime before. From Sister Saint John she has heard of the death of Masie Larned's husband. Dr. Nuttall. McMaster was wise to postpone his visit to them until next week. P.S. The candles and...

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Sister Gertrude is very sorry that he forgot Sister Teresa's birthday. A letter from him is such a great treat for her. He will write her some other day, and have Mass said for her. Pho's letter must have been a consolation. She asks him to write Pho, and thanks him for the promised butter. :: I-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She thanks him for the butter, and is glad he had a pleasant day at the Drexels, even though he could not attend to the "main object". Sister Saint John wrote a very sweet letter to Sister Teresa for her birthday. One would rather envy than pity Sister Saint John but God chooses his victims where he wills. She reassures McMaster that Pho is a good boy. They shall be glad to see Auntie and Sylvia. She apologizes for her letter of the other day, but she felt sorry for Sister Teresa who...

Scope and Contents She thanks McMaster for his letters, also for the maple syrup, which she thought had been sent for the birthday of Sister Teresa, who has had another of her old attacks this week. The Prioress had a letter from the prior of the Carmelite monastery on Mt. Carmel, Palestine, which Sister Gertrude will send him soon. She encloses a list of "Aspirations" drawn up for Sister Teresa by her Father Confessor, which he may publish if he wishes. She assures him that there is only a little longer...

Scope and Contents She has not had time to write McMaster, for Sister Teresa and she have charge of the choir, and since Sister Teresa is ill, she must work alone. Sister Teresa McMaster is better but still weak, and may be able to see him by the middle of next week. They are making a retreat for the Jubilee on June 7,8, and 9, so he had better come before or after those days. She hopes old Auntie will be able to come, and asks when he will stop at Sharon—-before, or after seeing them. Sister Saint John...

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She has not heard from him, and would like to know when he is coming to Carmel. Sister Teresa continues to improve and gain strength. She asks him to read over and think over a Psalm. - June 5: She has just received his letter and will be glad to see him and Auntie on Thursday. She printed his tickets last night. She is sure she gained something by the precious gift she drew last year at Pentecost. :: I-2-f A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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She has only a few minutes to write his Sunday message. It is a busy Saturday. She will have to dress the altar after the usual sweeping. Sister Teresa McMaster was well enough to arrange the flowers for the altar. Sister Gertrude saw little of McMaster on his last visit. But it was Auntie's visit, and, anyhow, they are always near each other in the Sacred Heart. :: I-2-f A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She thought McMaster would write a line to tell them what gift he drew. If he drew no special gift, let him consider as his own the one Mother Superior drew for him. Sister Teresa McMaster had another bad spell and is still in bed and very weak. Sister Gertrude hopes he will come down for the Ceremony of June 30. She thinks the Lord means to have him "labor yet a little longer". But the "rest" will surely come. The Mother Superior thanks him for "The Life of Louise Gignon de Montfort"....

Scope and Contents His letter arrived, Corpus Christi June 24, and she shall keep what she has to tell him until Wednesday. She tells him he can see them at 8 a.m., but he should not try too hard to get there before the Ceremony, and so tire himself out. The salmon and vinegar arrived in good order, for which she thanks him. Sister Teresa is in better health again. P.S. She asks him to tell Mrs. Keiley she can hardly say how glad she is to see them all. She asks his prayers for the Mother Superior, who is...

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Sister Teresa McMaster is at least no worse, it is such slow work getting well after the two spells she had, but the Lord loves her and knows best, and the holy little mother Saint Teresa would rejoice in His goodness to her children. Monday will be her anniversary. Today they are keeping the Blessed Lady's feast. :: I-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents His letter arrived, and it did not surprise her that he is affected by the hot spell, but she asks him to persevere, even though he cannot pray. The Mother Superior says they will all pray for the success of the article on Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Sister Gertrude is making a novena to Blessed Louis Gignon for the Mother. The Mother Sub-Prioress is also ill. Mother asks him to send a copy of the Freeman with the Mt. Carmel article. Sister Gertrude asks McMaster not to give up eating just...

Scope and Contents Sister Gertrude says that evidently he did not go to Washington as he had anticipated, but she trusts they will soon have the pleasure of a visit from him. Sister St. John enjoyed her brother's visit so much, and they will be glad to see him, too. The Mother sends the names of those who have contributed this week for Mt. Carmel. She thanks him for the Catholic Quarterly, and asks how he liked the "Life of M. Teresa"de Maistre". She sends greetings. P.S. Sister Teresa is still improving....

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In quotes, under the title "Trahe me, et curremus", Sister Gertrude writes what is obviously a quotation, and probably a prayer. :: I-2-f A.L.S. 2pp.

Scope and Contents She wonders how he is during the warm days. She hopes he is trying to take care of himself, and will not forget the promised visit to the doctor, for it will be a great satisfaction to her if he goes. His article on Mother Ignatius' death was very beautiful - the Mother Superior had it read at recreation, and all of them appreciated it very much. They all feel that he is the father of the Community. She sends him a little extract which Sister Saint John sent some time ago. He will soon...

Scope and Contents She thanks him for his letter and its enclosure. The article was very nice, and Mother had already had two answers to his appeal — she will send him the names and asks if she should do the same with others that may come. She is sending also the "Life of M. Teresa of Jesus Xaverine de Maistre". Sister Gertrude thinks it would be difficult to make her life interesting for general reading. She thanks him for promising to send the Freeman and the Quarterly. Mother is very pressed just...

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Sister Gertrude received his letter and is sorry that he is feeling dull and heavy. She asks him to take care of himself, and hopes with him that his illness will soon pass. She is glad he told her what he thinks of the "Life of M. Teresa", which she likes, but it does not surprise her that he does not. She asks not to let John Alphonsus McMaster worry him, but to have patience with him. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Sister Gertrude urges McMaster to keep well, remembering his own words——that there is no other time in which he would rather have lived than this, when there is such union among the clergy. There is so much good to be done that he must not die just yet. She is glad he is not so anxious as she feared, about John Alphonusus McMaster, and she is sure Father William Pardow, whom she urges McMaster to call, would understand him. August 28. She thanks McMaster for the dictionary and the soap....

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She sends him the "list for Mt. Carmel" at the Mother's suggestion. The Freeman did not come, so they had no news. She hopes he is well. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She has only time for a few words. His last letter to the Mother convinces her that he is in God's hands. She received a letter from "Dobbin", but he did not say when he was going on his trip. P.S. The Mother will send him by next Wednesday the small donations received this week. She will send him, in a few days, $52.00, which she has, besides the money he has accounted for, from persons who do not wish their name mentioned. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.