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She thanks him for the "Life of St. Teresa", which she enjoys. She tells him to thank Gertrude for her last letter. Mother Antonia and Mother M. Gertrude start for Avoca Tuesday morning. She asks him to give her love to Alphonsus. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She thanks him for the lemons and the water. One of the priests is in retreat, so they had not Mass, and she could not receive Holy Communion for her mother. She asks if he still goes to Calvary Cemetery on the 5th. She cannot remember the inscription on her mother's monument. Give her love to Gertrude and Alphonsus. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She wishes him a happy feast day, and promises to offer half her Mass to him. Some of the Sisters were to have gone to Cheyenne, but the passes did not come. The Mother will found a house at Plattsmouth, halfway between Omaha and Lincoln. The Mother cannot write now but sends her regards. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2pp 12mo.

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She writes him on the occasion of still another of his daughter's entering a convent. Three daughters will then be in orders. She realizes what a shock it will be for him, but she tells him to pray and look to God for comfort. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She thanks him for the wine which was received this morning from Mr. Green. She received, and answered a letter from Gertrude, and asks if Alphonsus has come home from his trip. She thanks him for the book he sent. And says she gave it, along with the other things to Uncle Will and Aunt Lizzie. They especially liked Mama's goblet, Uncle Will had one the same shape. She likes him. Mother Agatha from Lincoln and Mother St. Anthony from Avoca are visiting at Sharon Hill. :: I-2-e A.L.S....

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She tells McMaster that yesterday Nov. 2. the Mother and Mother Agatha left for Cheyenne, while Mother St. Anthony and her little Indian left for Avoca. Reverend Mother does not think she will be away long, but Saint John supposes it will be rather longer than she expects. The water came the day she wrote, so she could not acknowledge it. She is enjoying Bishop Hedley's "Spirit of Faith". :: I-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She thanks him for the grapes, and reminds him of the story of Saint Gertrude, who ate a bunch of grapes to refresh the Christ within her. She supposes he will be coming to Baltimore soon to visit her. She will be writing for the the Feast of Saint Gertrude. Florence Troy will be married Tuesday at a Nuptial Mass. It is a satisfaction to think of Sister Gertrude. They have not heard from the Mother, but she is expected home by December. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She forgot to give McMaster her note for Alphonsus, but his visit was very pleasant. She asks him not to forget the Masses for Mother Blandina, and to remember her in his preparations for Christmas. Instead of sending her a box this year, she would like him to send a piece of flannel for the Indians to the nuns at Avoca. It costs $.25 a yard and comes in 30 yard pieces. She suggests that perhaps some dry-goods men advertise with him. He will be more than repaid by the prayers he will...

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She wishes him a happy Easter, and thanks him for the Masses, the lithia Water, oranges, and chocolate. She is delighted at his having sent Gertrude to her. She is feeling better now. Gertrude did not have a chance to give Father di Augustinus his message. Father di Augustinus visited her, consoled her, and told her what a devoted Catholic McMaster is, who, she hopes can visit her soon. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She thanks him for his letter. It will be a lonely Christmas for him, and she hopes God will make up for all. She would like to talk to him, for she knows what hard work fighting against himself must be now. If he could come she would be glad to have him. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She wishes Sister Gertrude a very happy birthday, and will offer tomorrow's Holy Communion for her. Her father's, Helen's and Sister Gertrude's birthdays are on Thursdays. She thinks often of Helen and her, but they will be a last time together in Eternity. She is not tired of life, it is a time to learn to love God better and work for souls. The thought of eternity strengthens endurance. She wishes she had time to copy out Father Faber's verses on "Desire of Good". Lent will begin...

Scope and Contents She acknowledges the receipt of the water, and is reading the life of Father Herman. She enjoyed his visit. It is Father Herman. She enjoyed his visited. It is Teresa's birthday, so the Reverend Mother is sending her a box of plants. She is glad Alphonsus is at home. The Sisters at Avoca have charge of 50 Indian girls sent them by Bishop Martin Marty O.S.B. . They are in Protestant schools now, but the sisters will conduct something like an orphanage, with some government help. :: I-2-e...

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Reverend Mother told Sister St. John to thank McMaster for the palms. The sacristan Mother N. Teresa told her that they were such nice palms. She will offer her Mass and Holy Communion for McMaster's birthday. She is to be professed on April 9th. She asks him to have a Mass said for the four that are taking their vows. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Sister St. John tells McMaster that the Mother Superior told her she had answered him. The last vows will be at St. Leonard's House and he is very fortunate in being able to attend. Bishop O'Connor is to receive the vows. She begins her retreat on Wednesday evening. She is glad McMaster is so interested in the Drexel girls and she hopes he will visit them again. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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She wishes him a happy feast of St. Alphonsus. She offered her Holy Communion for him and prayed for him. This is also the ninth anniversary of his first Communion. She is afraid he did not have a very pleasant visit with her last month, but it was not because she did not want to see him. Next time he goes to Cullens he should bring them her regards. Enclosure: A holy card, with pencilled message. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She has received his address from Gertrude McMaster, and also the letter he wrote Gertrude from Baltimore. She has only a few moments before taking the children out for a picnic, but she is praying for him. Gertrude has told her all arrangements were satisfactory. Her father will probably see her next week, and she will hear all about John then. June 24. will be his patron's feast, and she is sure he will not forget July 5. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 16mo. 2pp.

Scope and Contents Her father was at the Convent June 27, 1883 and told her he was writing, to make the steamer on June 30, 1883, so she is making use of the same opportunity. His letter of June 18, 1883 was gladly received. She thought he had the night watch every night for the duration of the voyage, but her father told her otherwise. His visit was pleasant; they spoke of John, and she found her father had taken a fancy to Captain McLean, who, he says, has suffered much, and has not their faith to help...

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She would like to see him, and talk to him. Her father has told her he is sending letters July 28, 1883, so that she could write, too. Gertrude was with her from July 13 to July 16, 1883. When John gets to Rio he will be able to get to confession and to Mass. Mother M. Gertrude S.H.C.J., living at the Spring Harden Street Convent, told St. John of a young man who once called there and spoke very highly of John. She would like to know who this young man was. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Sister St. John is praying for Gertrude so that she may have the strength to see others suffer and to suffer herself, for last days are sad days. She received the trunk on Saturday night and from the arrival of it and the piano, she supposes that she is moving. Regards. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She sends McMaster her feast offering from the novices. Reverse of card lists a "Spiritual Offering". :: I-2-f Note on Card.

Scope and Contents It would be better if McMaster and Auntie Brown stopped there on Friday instead of Wednesday, for on Thursday, June 10., the Archbishop is to profess some novices. If they come on Friday, they should try to be there before one o'clock, since the Mother Superior has an engagement in the city in the afternoon. The Mother Superior will get him the material he wants. Sister Saint John had tried to write him after the wine came. She is much better. Charles Wheaton, father of Sister Saint...

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She looks forward to seeing McMaster again, but hopes he will not come December 8, since postulants will be clothed and the house full, so that they will not have a nice quiet visit. She will pray for Pho more earnestly. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Sister St. John has heard from Mrs. Keiley of McMaster's resolution to go to St. Mary's Hospital for a time and feels the kind attention he will get from the Sisters will do him good. Mrs. Keiley told her that the Blessed Sacrament is in the house, which must be very pleasant for him. She will write Mrs. Keiley at Christmas. She sends regards, and love to Pho. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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McMaster is in her thoughts and prayers often. His pain and loneliness prepare him for the coming of Christ at Christmas and also for His coming to take McMaster to his eternal home. It is a joy to think that McMaster is under the same roof with the Blessed Sacrament. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Mary Tory arrived yesterday afternoon, and Sister Saint John spent much time with her. McMaster is having a quiet preparation for Christmas, but she thinks God comes in a more intimate way to solitary and lonely hearts. Love to him and Pho. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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It is good to know that McMaster is being so well cared for. He is being prayerd for constantly, as well as her brother. McMaster will be remembered at Midnight Mass. Enclosed is a card bearing Season's greeting's and a message to Phonie, assuring him that he is being constantly prayed for, as well as his father. :: I-2-g A.L.S.card 1p. 12mo.

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Sister St. John hopes McMaster is at peace and patient in doing God's will, for his reward will be exceedingly great. Their little family, though apart, are happily united. Everyone is praying for McMaster. P.S. She wishes she could suffer with her brother, and asks God to bless and strengthen him. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She is sending him the Spiritual Offering her novices gave her for the feast of Saint John, hoping the Sacred Heart will make them over to him. She also gives him the many Masses and Communions that were offered for her. It is good to have him under the same roof with the Blessed Sacrament. She hopes his heart may be filled with peace. P.S. May God bless her brother. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Sister Saint John knows that Pho has received her letter by this time. She writes to tell McMaster the wine is nearly out and so the demijohn will be sent. She hopes the painted card reached Mrs. Kieley safely. - Later: Both Sister Gertrude's and Pho's letters just arrived. Sister Gertrude's letter said that the clothing will be on the 19th. If McMaster sees her she wants to have him tell her that she just heard from Laura Cowdrick who is unhappy over her weakness in giving up her...

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Sister St. John thanks McMaster for the Vesperals but she is afraid that they were more expensive than she thought. She will pay him back in prayers. Mother General and Mother started for the West on Monday. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.