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She enjoyed his short note, which his father gave her to read. She vonders how he enjoyed his first day at sea, and tells him his father is anxious that he should write a line from Richmond. She is glad he had such a fine Captain. They shall pray for him. Perhaps she ought to stand at a parlor window each morning, watching a little girl going to school. She sends him much love. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Her father has been looking for a letter from John, but he is probably busy. If is hard not to hear from him; they miss him very much. She wonders how he likes his new life, as he is leaving Richmond tomorrow to go on his first long voyage. She cannot write a long letter because there is not much that would interest him. She has sent his address to Sister St. John McMaster, S.H.C.J., and is going to the Keileys this morning to say good-bye. She sends him her good wishes. :: I-2-m A.L.S....

Scope and Contents They miss him, and are anzious about his health and welfare. If he is good and devout, he will get along. His allusion to her as the "dear old woman" is sweet, but not very complimentary. She wonders if he was seasick. The Browns, the Harpers, the Keileys, and Mrs. Hanword have all inquired about his health. She greeted Bob Lahy at the Church door and he seemed very surprised. A girl whom John would have liked to meet stayed with her the other day. Mrs. Moore died June 8, 1883. Her...

Scope and Contents Having heard from her father that another steamer is about to sail for Rio de Janiero she writes John again. She hopes the yellow fever and small pox epidemics in Rio are over before John arrives. It is now almost two months since he left home. She meets Georgie on the street occasionally, but Georgie never looks at her. She thinks John will be glad to get inside a church again. They hope to hear from him soon. August 7, 1883, The steamer leaves today, so she writes a few more words....

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Sister Gertrude is making a Novena for the Assumption. The office was beautiful last night, the whole of the Matins being chanted. There was a visitor in the shape of a bat but the nuns did not falter as they were lost in reverence for God's presence. Her children begin their retreat tonight. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Sister Gertrude received McMaster's letter yesterday and so she will be looking for him on the 30th. This will not be a long letter as she must write to Sister Saint John and Dobbin. She is glad that he is pleased with their dear boy. The time of her profession is drawing nearer and she cannot realize that wonderful washing of the soul. P.S. She received the strawberries which arrived safely. Sister Teresa is much better. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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The Prioress instructed Sister Gertrude to write McMaster that she and Sister Teresa drew "Knowledge" for him. Sister Gertrude drew "Understanding" which made him realize the excellence of a religious vocation. She wished that this could be an angel to whisper in his ear the love and prayers he has at the chapel. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Sister Gertrude knows that McMaster will pray for Sister Martha who passed away today. She sends her love to Dobbin. :: I-2-e A.L. 1p. 12mo.

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Sister Gerturde received McMaster's letter Wednesday. In regards to his coming visit the Mother suggested the Feast of Mt. Carmel. Mother did not know just what kind of notes he wanted on Sister Martha but she gave her an idea. She received a note from Sister St. John on the death of Mother F. de Boyia at Sharon. Enclosed is a short biography of Sister Martha. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 7pp 12mo.

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Sister Gertrude was pleased with the lemons McMaster sent. The candles came safely and delighted Sister Teresa. She wishes that he will have a Mass said for the Reverend Mother as it is her birthday. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She writes that they have just had their first meditation. She is near Sister St. John, who is in rather less pain, and whom the doctor hopes to cure. The nuns are very fond of Sister St. John, and there is nothing McMaster can do for her. The Mother thinks McMaster should defer his visit to Sharon for a few weeks. She herself is going to Mrs. Robert W. Lesley's, Thursday, and will write him from there. She instructs him to send for her in case he is ill. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She has received his letter, and tells him not to mind the damp weather. Sister St. John is much better. Gertrude is going to Mrs. Robert Lesley's to stay with her most of the time until Tuesday April 15.. She shall not stay in Baltimore overnight, and does not think she shall need any money. She got the butter from Krumwiede's but did not pay for it. In a marginal note she tells him to take care of himself, and call her if he should want her before Easter. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Gertrude did not write February 7, 1879 because she knew Mother M. Walburga S.H.C.J. was writing to tell McMaster about the law suit. His letters came February 9. 1879 and afforded her much amusements, however, she is glad he has cooled off somewhat. She wishes he could have seen Mother Blandina's face when she was told about the organ; it would have repaid him. If Cornish and Company included a list of organ stops he should send it; if not, he should get one. Gertrude is going to the...

Scope and Contents Gertrude writes McMaster from the train from Baltimore, Maryland. She has spent 2 nights in Baltimore and has visited Sister Teresa of Jesus McMaster in the Carmelite Convent there. Sister Teresa is in fine condition spiritually and physically. She is slowly reading the life of Martin Luther and is interested in his gradual falling away. His early life contains a valuable lesson. She also visited Sister St. John McMaster at the Convent of the Holy Child Jesus in Sharon Hill,...

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This note is sent in an envelope, so that James will be more likely to see it. Gilbert sent several papers to James Gilbert's uncle last week. He wishes James and his family, health and happiness in the new year. P.S.—He has been buying the Freeman's Journal for two years. He wants James to put his name on his subscription list and send him the bill. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Gilbert asks that James write for him or have a friend write, to the Governor of New York to get Gilbert appointed commissioner. He has been informed that all that will be needed is a letter from James. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The elder McMaster states that it has been two and a half years since he and James parted and they are nearer to the day of judgment. James is almost 32 and he is 74. He is ready for death, but he wonders if James is ready. James was dedicated to God when he was an infant. He prays every day for the soul of his son, James. He did everything he could for James so that the latter might some day save his soul, but he does not know whether or not he was successful. Among the errors of...

Scope and Contents Helen McMaster, writing from the Convent of Mount Carmel, informs her father that she had a pleasant day on the feast of the Transverberation of the heart of St. Teresa. They had High Mass and a sermon in honor of the day. Bishop William H. Gross, of Savannah, Georgia gave a sermon in the afternoon. After the sermon she was pointed out to the Bishop as a novice and he sent his regards through her to McMaster. Father Peter Schwarz visited her the previous day and reported that McMaster...

Scope and Contents Helen McMaster writes her father from the Convent of Mount Carmel. She received his letter on Wednesday and is answering him in time for his feast day on Aug. 2.. She gives her regards to Alphonsus McMaster and promises to pray for him. The indulgence of the Portiuncula has been granted to the Carmelites and after first vespers the nuns will make several visits to the choir and the oratory because each visit enables you to gain a plenary indulgence. Father Augustine Langcake gave the...

Scope and Contents Helen McMaster, writing from the Convent of Mount Carmel, blames her delay in answering her father's letter to the fact that Mother Beatrix forgot to tell her to write. She thanks Jen for her long letter. The Assumption is a beautiful feast when one contemplates its real meaning. The Sisters chanted the whole office and Matins so that the service lasted more than 2 hours. At High Mass that morning a group of ladies and gentlemen sang with the small melodien in the church and made the...

Scope and Contents Helen McMaster writes from the Convent of Mount Carmel. Archbishop James Gibbons will give her the habit on Oct. 3, as has been appointed. The votes have been taken by Reverend Mother Louise of St. John the Evangelist. There will be a 3 day retreat before the feast of St. Teresa and another retreat before she is clothed. She wrote Sister St. John McMaster telling her of her clothing day so she is sure the nuns of Sharon, Pennsylvanai will pray for her. The order made another triuium in...

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Helen McMaster writes her father that she will send him some mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. She has organized 4 mission bands. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12 mo.

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Helen McMaster and her sister were received most kindly at the Convent of the Holy Child Jesus and met the Superior and the novice-mistress. If McMaster is willing she is to leave on the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. She is to receive the name of Sister Teresa since there are no others bearing that name at the present. Her retreat begins immediately. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents McMaster wishes to have the terms of his agreement with Hecker, in written form. The terms agreed upon, on June 6, were that the Rev. Dr. J.A. Corcoran should be associated with McMaster in the editing of the "Freeman's Journal", but that this relation was not to interfere with McMaster's present position as its editor. For the seven years he has edited the "Freeman's Journal" it has been identified with Catholic causes and has been comparatively free of party interests and cliques. He...

Scope and Contents McMaster invites Wadhams to come to St. Trond and become a Redemtorist. On October 15 Clary Clarence Walworth , Isaac Thomas Hecker, McMaster, and ten others took the habit of the order and began the year at the Noviciate. McMaster felt sorrow for Wadhams' present position. McMaster, Clary, and Hecker decided to pray for Wadhams, and the former would also write to Wadhams. He would never have asked Wadhams to join the Catholic Faith and to seek the Congregation if he, McMaster, had not...

Scope and Contents The writer, a brother of McMaster, reflects on the death of another brother, E. D. McMaster and states that though seperated for years, their mutual love of their childhood home leaves them much in common. The dead brother was "a stranger in the earth". None but his intimate friends really knew his excellences. He does not mourn for him, for he is one of those of whom it can be said "It will be well with him," He states that though he is of a generation that has for the most part passed...

Scope and Contents The writer, McMaster's brother, says that in view of the death of E. D. McMaster, personal feelings should be calmed in the knowledge that the dead brother is in the Father's house. He would not have the dead man back in this world of pain and sorrow, yet wishes that he could have died for him. He would have willingly done so. He thanks James for his statements in regard to the deceased's last hours, saying it is a balm to his feelings. The man's sufferings must have indeed been great,...

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Jack hopes his father enjoyed his trip to the convent in Baltimore. If the times were better he is sure more subscribers could be found. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2p. 12mo.

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Jack hoped McMaster received his letters from Jackson and Natchez. He has been treated kindly by a Mr. Quirk ? who says he would like to renew a friendship with McMaster. Jack will be glad to come home because he has so many kindnesses to tell of. P.S. He has just finished a letter to the "Dear Old Woman" Sister Gertrude. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Jack has postponed writing until he is ashamed. As he has not received a letter from John Gallagher, he hoped one would arrive during his stay in Louisville. He intends to go to Holy Communion tomorrow because it is Corpus Christi. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2p. 12mo.