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Scope and Contents Archbishop Gibbons regrets that he was engaged in giving Confirmation in the Missions when McMaster called on him. McMaster's daughter, Helen, Sister Teresa of Jesus will undoubtedly persevere in her religious vocation if she inherits any of the strong faith and Scotch tenacity of her father. The pious project McMaster submitted to him is certain to excite the gratitude of the Carmelite Sisters. At first Gibbons was going to try to dissuade him from making the appeal because God will...

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There is some misunderstanding about his remark to the Mother Prioress Beatrice of the Holy Spirit, D.C. . He had intended to say that he sent some articles belonging to Archbishop Martin John Spalding . As yet he has not found anything of Archbishop John Carroll. When he does he will have it forwarded to Edwards. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He writes to Purcell, the oldest and most experienced prelate in the United States, to get the benefit of his advice. He is building a large parochial school for boys in Cathedral Parish and does not think he could obtain Christian Brothers for some time. He does not know either, whether the Brothers or the Sisters of Mercy would be the better community to have. Since Purcell has them teaching in his schools, he should be able to inform him whether the Brothers or Sisters are the more...

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Circular appealing for money for the Catholic Educational Exhibit of the World's Columbian Exposition. :: XI-1-j PRINTED 1p.

Scope and Contents Cardinal Gibbons has received Brownson's letter of the 25th, in which he recommends the holding, in the near future, of a Catholic Congress in the United States. Such a convention if properly managed would not fail to foster a stronger spirit of brotherhood among the Catholic communities and give them a greater consciousness of their strength. But to insure its success all the preliminaries should be carefully considered and the subjects to be discussed maturely outlined. He does not think...

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The Cardinal shall give the subject, "The Independence of the Holy See" to someone who will treat it competently. He has received the interesting programme of the Congress.

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The Cardinal has assigned to M. F. Morris the task of preparing for the Catholic Congress the paper on the Independence of the Pope.

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The Pope will probably designate a Prelate to represent him at the Columbian Catholic Congress, upon which occasion he would also send a letter. The Cardinal will wait for further developments.

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The Cardinal shall write to Rome and ask for the blessing of the Pope for the Columbian Catholic Congress. He would prefer that Archbishop (Patrick A.) Feehan would preside at the opening of the Congress. A letter to him is enclosed, for which Onahan is to secure an early written reply. He hopes Onahan will secure a worthy temporary and permanent President.

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Onahan is asked to arrange matters between the Cardinal and Archbishop (Patrick A.) Feehan in regard to having the latter preside at the opening of the Columbian Catholic Congress instead of the former. The Cardinal will consider the suggestion to have college openings postponed a week.

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The Cardinal was very much comforted by Onahan's letter, and is glad that Archbishop (Feehan) will make the opening address at the (Columbian Catholic) Congress. He would like to know whether, as honorary president, he would speak, and if so, before or after the Archbishop, with whom he would like to stay while there. For Onahan's private information, the Cardinal gives him an itinerary, so that Onahan may visit him.

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Gibbons just received from the Holy Father (Leo XIII) a beautiful letter blessing (Columbian) Catholic Congress. (Copy in Onahan's hand attached.)

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The Cardinal thanks Onahan for his letter. He is glad to learn that the date of Archbishop (John) Ireland's departure has been fixed. In a few days, the Cardinal will send three names to serve on the Catholic Congress. He supposes Onahan wants practical men rather than figureheads.

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The Cardinal names for the Congress Committee Ja(me)s R. Wheeler; and Edward J. Hannan. He is thankful for the notice of Cardinal Manning which Onahan sent. P.S. It would be well if Onahan would announce to the named men their duties.

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He thanks Edwards for the beautiful mitre which he had made for him. He is sorry to see Edwards put to so much expense for the small favor he conferred on him.

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Gibbons agrees with Mrs. Cook that children going to public schools should have some religious education. A judicious selection of the lessons in Scripture should be given in the public schools to the spiritual benefit of all. (Letter is a copy)

Scope and Contents In reply to Onahan's inquiry, he sends a list of gentlemen who are capable and, Gibbons thinks, will consent to write papers for the coming Congress. He can send more if necessary. If Onahan will tell him how many papers and the subjects, he will secure the men. Bishop (John J.) Keane will write him in regard to one of the questions. He lists Charles J. Bonaparte, John Lee Carroll, A. Leo Knott, Edgar H. Gans, Michael A. Mullan, Martin F. Morris, and Joseph H. Heuisler. (In Group IV...

Scope and Contents In reply to Onahan's inquiry, he sends a list of gentlemen who are capable and, Gibbons thinks, will consent to write papers for the coming Congress. He can send more if necessary. If Onahan will tell him how many papers and the subjects, he will secure the men. Bishop John J. Keane will write him in regard to one of the questions. He lists Charles J. Bonaparte, John Lee Carroll, A. Leo Knott, Edgar H. Gans, Michael A. Mullan, Martin F. Morris, and Joseph H. Heuisler. In Group IV ...

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The Pope through Cardinal Rampolla sends you his heartfelt condolence in your present affliction.

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A few would-be actors expect to produce "Brian Boroihme" and are at a loss to know what to do about costumes, Gibbons was thinking that Edwards would furnish them with the names of the costumers in Chicago from whom he get costumes for plays put on by the Columbians. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. Typed 1p. 8vo.

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Gibbon's paper shall be ready on the 10th.

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If his paper does not receive Onahan's indorsement Onahan should reject it. Gibbons would not feel bad about it.

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He sends a photograph of himself. He is having a gay time although Keokuk is very dull. He would rather live in South Bend. He is going in some doctor's office to read medicine. He asks who objected to his first Honor. George C. Fosher, Edwards per, was dissapointed because he did not get a first Honor.

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She thanks Hudson for the copy of the Ave Maria. They are just beginning to read in the third reader. Enclosure:

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She asks Hudson to say a Mass for her husband who is ill. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Gibbons thanks Hudson for the litany of the Holy Face. Her daughter will marry the nephew of Father P. J. Agnew. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Enclosed is a money order for $20 as a donation for this Floating Chapel of Father Pye :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Gibbons requests a copy of the "Litany of the Holy Face". :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Gibson makes known the death of his sister, Anna Marie Gibson, who died suddenly on May 1. She was a devout person and lover of the Blessed Mother. Gibson asks the prayers of the readers of the Ave Maria. Enclosed is a communication found in the "Visitors Papers." ? :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo

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He quotes prices on wood metlings. He found a show case which the man will sell for $30. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.