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Sister Gertrude reports that the Mother is waiting to hear from Mrs. Dugan before writing McMaster. She approves of McMaster's plan to close the Mount Carmel fund list by Oct. 10. Meanwhile she asks Sister Gertrude to request two copies of the Freeman every week until October 10., and some back issues. They are praying for McMaster daily. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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They are all well, but Father Th Majerus, died Thursday, and was buried today. Sister Teresa, who has improved in health, is feeling his death very keenly. Sister Gertrude hopes to see McMaster soon, and hopes he is well. She hopes Sister St. John received many special blessings and reminds McMaster of the time when he used to call Sister St. John, his little humming bird. A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo. To this is added

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She assures McMaster that he is being taken care of by God as ever, and his eross is only of an unexpected kind. At the convent they have processions and chanting of the litany every day in these times of earthquake. Next Tuesday, on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, she will renew her vows for the first time. P.S. The Mother sent a box of scapulars for him on Sept. 11., and also the package for Mrs. Garesche. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Sister Gertrude includes a line, with the "list" Mother is sending, to remind him that Saturday is Sister Saint John's birthday, and that they all enjoy a letter from him. She reports hearing from Mother M. Walburga S.H.C.J. that Sister Saint John is well. She is glad McMaster enjoyed his visit with Sister Saint John. They are all praying for him. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She received McMaster's letter last week, and feels somewhat as he over the 29th psalm. Sister Teresa feels much better of late. She has received a letter from Mother M. Walburga. May Clarke is going to Sharon. They all are anxious to see him. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She was glad to hear of his improvement in health, and urges him to take good care of himself. They have had a busy week at Carmel, and now again she is playing the part of "little mother" this time to Eulalia Tuckerman, whose father, a convert, has known McMaster a long time. She is from Boston; her mother remembers Sister Gertrude's mother. Sister Gertrude hopes McMaster can come to Carmel by St. Gertrude's feast day. He has received, and is receiving many prayers from Carmel. Eulalia...

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Sister Gertrude wonders at not hearing from McMaster. She hopes he is taking good care of himself, for four weeks is a long time to be in bed. They would all like to see him at Carmel, but he must not come until he is well enough. She assures him of their prayers and sends regards. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She is sorry he is ill, and knows it is hard for him to bear the cress God has given him. She is glad he is staying with the Keiley's, for he needs the nursing and care. Dobbin is ill, but he is a good boy, and Sister Gertrude asks McMaster not to worry about him. She regrets that she will not see McMaster on St. Gertrude's day. She sends regards. P.S. She sends regards to Mrs. Keiley and the whole family. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Sister Gertrude and all at Carmel look forward to seeing McMaster again. The trip will be good for him, provided he is strong enough to undertake it. The novices are preparing for their feast. Her charge is nice. She has been thinking of Pho and would like to talk with him. She sends love to Pho and Mrs. Keiley. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Getting well is slow work and McMaster should be comforted in his illness, since his suffering will be rewarded. The Lord will come for him when his work is done, meanwhile he should save himself and take good care of himself, for their sake, since they look forward to seeing him when he is well enough to come. Sister Gertrude asks McMaster to pray for the Mother who has a sore knee. Regards to Pho and the Keileys. P.S. Sister Teresa is well and offers him love and sympathy. :: I-2-g...

Scope and Contents Sister Gertrude thanks McMaster for his letter to the Mother, who is still in the infirmary but goes on working day and night regardless. She is glad he has been Deeling better, and looks forward to seeing him, although it is perhaps a good thing that he could not come the last week, since the Mother was ill. It has been a busy week, and she is ashamed that she has not written Mrs. Keiley. She often thinks of McMaster, knowing he is generous, hoping he is well. She looks forward to the...

Scope and Contents She is afraid her letter of Thursday would not do for her regualr Sunday letter, so she writes again. Father Michael Muller, who said Mass at Carmel this morning, sends regards to McMaster, and asks to be notified next time he is ill. Father Peter Paul Fitzpatrick, S.J . is ill of either Typhoid or malaria fever. The Reverend Mother is still in the infirmary and asks McMaster to continue praying for her. Sister Gertrude sends regards to John Alphonsus McMaster and to McMaster from all....

Scope and Contents Father Peter Paul Fitzpatrick, S.J., died very suddenly, Dec. 10, 1886 of paralysis of the heart, and not of the fever of which he had been ill for two or three weeks. Sister Michael feels his death keenly, but is bearing up bravely. She gave Sister Gertrude some notes from which McMaster can make a notice of Father Fitzpatrick's death. Sister Michael would appreciate a kind letter from McMaster, since Father Fitzpatrick was so fond of him and prayed constantly for his recovery when he...

Scope and Contents They are all glad McMaster is going out to St. Mary's Hospital, and they will not worry because they cannot see him just yet. Mrs. Keiley says he will have every attention there, and ill be under the same roof with the Blessed Sacrament. Sister Gertrude feels gald that he is so courageous in submitting to hospitalization. She urges him not to overtire himself by praying too long and too often. Mother Louise is making him a chest protector which will have special virtue in it since it...

Scope and Contents The Mother asked her to write him. Mrs. Keiley has sent a few lines promising to write again after seeing McMaster, meanwhile she keeps wondering what he does all day. It is good to think that he is under the same roof with God and can recieve fresh graces daily. Sister Teresa is looking very well. McMaster used to be so worried about her, but this shows that we need not be anxious about anything. Sister Gertrude sends her love to him and John Alphonsus McMaster. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 2pp....

Scope and Contents Sister Gertrude has offered her Holy Communion for McMaster this morning. She is very anxious to know McMaster, hoping he can come to Carmel soon. She is well liked by the nuns and seems to have a strong vocation; she will probably be clothed next week. Sister Gertrude had hoped McMaster could come for the ceremony. McMaster is alone much of the time, but he always has God with him, who is drawing him ever nearer himself. P.S. The Mother is better but still needs care. :: I-2-g A.L.S....

Scope and Contents Christmas will find him at St. Mary's Hospital, which is his Home for the time being, but his happiness lies within, and he can be happy anywhere. He is dear to them all. She looks forward to that Christmas Day when they will all be together in Heaven. They have loved God, and God loves McMaster so much that he is taking everything from him, so that McMaster must lean on God alone. They are all praying for him at Carmel, and all unite in sending Christmas greetings. Pho has written...

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Sister Gertrude tells McMaster that Sister Martha received the last sacraments and is perfectly resigned to the Will of God. She hopes he is taking good care of himself… as hot spells never agreed with him. She asks if he has heard from 'Pho'. She is very anxious to find the day of Mamie's profession. She is learning day by day that however much pain there may be in the end, it is best that things should have been as they were. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Sister Gertrude received McMaster's letter June 27 and the preserved straberries will be very welcome. If Sister Martha rallies she will give her his letter. She is sorry he has been ill but he sould not say he is "too well" now for God knows best. Since commencing this letter she has learned that Reverend Mother gave his message to Sister Martha. She hopes he will visit Auntie Brown on her birthday. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Sister Gertrude was very pleased when she received McMaster's letter. She asks if it was the "in patientia vestra" that prompted him to write. August 20. - She knows that they are recompensed for the separation that can only last for time. The enclosed scapulars are for his feast day. The clothing will take place on August 19 and she hopes he will be present. No enclosure :: I-2-e A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Sister Gertrude received McMaster's letter on August 7. She promises to pray for him that he may be stronger. She sent some Immaculate Conception Billets to Sister St. John to take during the Novena for the Assumption. Sister St. John wrote to Sister Teresa telling her that she is praying earnestly that God will teach them to know Him better. August 8th - She thinks how sweet it would have been to care for him but yet how far better to place him in the Heart of Jesus as she did. The...

Scope and Contents Sister Gertrude hopes McMaster will not forget them in Carmel. She knows he will be glad when the end comes to all his lonely hours. Ssiter Saint John wrote Tuesday and told her Sister M. Gonsaga left for the west that day. Sister Gertrude was instructed to read a verse in the chapter for the "Royal Road of the Holy Cross" in the "Following of Christ". P.S. She received the letter from him. She does not want him to be too hard on himself as poor human nature asserts itself very strongly...

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Sister Gertrude sends the enclosed devotions at the request of Sister Teresa who knows McMaster's great love for Saint Michael. They comprise the Three Golden Saturday nights. She received his letter and sardines. She is very pleased that Auntie will pay the next visit with him. Sister Agnes was glad he paid a visit to her Mother. The enclosure in her handwriting are directions for the three Saturdays. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 7pp. 12mo.

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Sister Gertrude has just time for a short letter as they have been busy all week preparing for the 'Forty Hours'. They shall have God in a special way in the next few days. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Sister Gertrude has only time to write a few words so she tells McMaster that Sister Teresa is much better. She hopes he will write to her. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Sister Gertrude asks God to reward him for his beautiful letter to their Sister Teresa. She says that the Sister Teresa is greatly improved. He may send her some "Essence of Pepsin". Maurice Francis Egan came yesterday and seemed to enjoy his visit. She asks him if he expects to bring Auntie Brown with him. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Sister Gertrude knows McMaster will be happy to hear that Sister Teresa was able to get down to the Choir for Mass and Holy Communion. Maurice Francis Egan did not pay his second visit so she hopes nothing serious called him home. He was under the impression that McMaster will be visiting Carmel and Sunday before the 15th. He said that his faith had been strengthened by her going into the profession. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Sister Gertrude will soon be "all His own". She wants McMaster to pray for her that she might understand and practice for "Magno carde". She knows he can obtain permission to visit. Her five days Retreat before the Profession is uncertain but it will not be until after the anniversary of her clothing day. Reverend Mother requests a dozen copies of the first Testament he sent and three copies of the Imitation of Christ. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She hopes that he is feeling better, and that the visits to Carmel and Sharon did him good, for he must take care of himself. The Mother Sub-Prioress told her to ask him not to forget to look up the point about Saint Mary Magdelen in the "Mystica Civitas Dei". She wonders what the new year will bring. She enjoyed her talks with him about the Office and Scriptures and hopes to have may more. She sends him her love and good wishes. P.S. Mother tells her to remind him to send the issue of...

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Gertrude tells McMaster that Mamma's birthday is today and she received Holy Communion. She hopes his visit to Sharon was consoling to him. She wants Mrs. Kieley to know she won't forget her and will write to her and also Pho as soon as permission is received. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.