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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 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...

Scope and Contents Sister Saint John asks McMaster to address a letter to Mr. Harper, since they do not know where to send it. The old Sharon children are getting a Tabernacle lamp for Mother's feast, and their names will be engraved on it. She wonders if he would like to give something. Mother Mary St. John did not want her to ask him, but she knows he will say so if it is inconvenient. She is expecting him for a visit. Gertrude has been professed a month. Sister Saint John had a letter from her a week...

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She wishes him a happy birthday, and says that although life has been sad, there are many sweet things it has held. P.S. Mother says the sisters will remember him in their prayers Thursday. :: I-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The apples reached Sharon Hill in good shape, and she will "crunch" her share of them. He had not received her letter when he wrote, but will have seen she was thinking of him. :: I-2-f A.L.S. 1pp. 12mo.

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Sister Saint John has just come from the Blessed Sacrament, where she was thinking of McMaster's being under the same roof with the Blessed Sacrament. She urges him to have patience, for all things pass away. P.S. Mother Antonia has sent word that a novena was made for Mc Master at Waseca. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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She has been wondering how McMaster is, and feels that the Sister's nursing is doing him good. The Christmas novena was begun today. She hopes the Holy Child will bring him greater love and courage. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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This morning's Holy Communion was offered for him. She has been answering a letter of Gertrude's. Mrs. Troy has consented to Mary Troy's becoming a nun. Regards to Pho and Mrs. Keiley. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Sister Saint John has recieved a letter from Pho. She asks McMaster to be bright for Pho's sake. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Many prayers are being offered for McMaster in the convents around Philadelphia, in the Western convents, and by this time also in England prayers are being said that he may have patience to bear all God sends him. In Rome a candle burns for him before the altar of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour. The Mother sends regards. Sister St. John remembered him on Christmas Day and commended both herself and him to God. She assures him that rest will come some day. A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The gift she drew for him was fortitude; she drew Counsel for herself. She enjoyed the visit with Auntie Brown. They had their distribution Thursday, as most of the children went home yesterday. She asks him to pray so that she may make use of the three months quiet and rest to draw nearer to God. Enclosure: symbol of Fortitude probably included with this letter, although not mentioned in text. :: I-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The Mother Superior said she would tell Mc Master that Sister Saint John would write every week, so she would like his letters to be written. She wants him to bring her some leads, since writing with pencil is so much easier on her back than with pen. She asks him to tell Gertrude she will begin a letter to her one day this week. :: I-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents McMaster will be surprised at hearing from her so soon again, but they have leave to beg for Masses for the Reverend Mother's Silver Jubilee on the feast of Saint Anne July 26.. She asks him to get a Mass said for her, and to direct the letter she encloses to Father Fidelio Stone, C.P. She does not remember whether he is at Buenos Aires or Rio de Janerio—he is at one, Pho stopped at the other. He may read the letter, if he wishes. She wonders whether "Passionist Monastery" and the name...

Scope and Contents She can begin writing because their retreat is over. Father Prendergast conducted. She had letters from Sisters Gertrude and Teresa. Mother has engaged Staterooms on the Cunard steamer leaving August 21, and Sister St. John will remind her to send McMaster the list for the Custom-House She and the others are well, and Sister St. Ignatius reports that the voyage seems to have done the Mother good. She asks for his prayers. P.S. He will not be forgotten on the feast of St. Alphonsus. Pho...

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She is glad Phonse, with whom she had a pleasant visit, is back with McMaster again. She should like a picture of Our Lady of Good Counsel. She does not read the Freeman, an act that is of real cost to her, but which she enjoys making. She has not felt well, but is better now; she is glad one can put a pure intention into taking care of oneself. She asks him to look up some quotations. She has written Mrs. Cullen and sends love to Pho. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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She wishes him a happy Assumption Day. The Mother General has been re-elected. She is looking forward to his next visit. She has been very well and sends greetings to Pho. P.S. The wine is almost out, and Sister will send the keg to Speer's tomorrow. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Sister St. John writes that Pho's visit was a surprise. They are longing for next week, for then the Reverend Mother and all the nuns who sailed with her, with the addition of two English nuns, are returning from England. She met a Sister of Charity, Sister Juliana Chatard, of the Baltimore family of that name, who knew Sister St. John's Mother when they both were young ladies at Bedford Springs. Sister Juliana said Sister St. John resembled her mother. Regards. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 2pp....

Scope and Contents Sister Saint John asks McMaster to telegraph the convent when the Reverend Mother's ship arrives, for none of the nuns are going to meet it. All that the Mother will bring with her is for their chapel or the Waseca Chapel. She acknowledges the receipt of the cantaloupes, and tells him she is enjoying St. Bernard. She asks him to send Florence Troy Mrs. Hails one of the Venerable de Montfort's method of saying the rosary, and hopes he saw Mr. Troy. Regards to him and her brother. ::...

Scope and Contents Sister St. John apologizes for not writing sooner, and thanks McMaster for his last letter. He is not to worry, for the Office of Assistant Novice-Mistress is the least formidable of any in the Society. She requests his prayers. Cora Willcox was received into the Society as postulant on Sept. 8, Mrs. Troy wishes Mary Troy to wait until she is of age. Florence Troy wants the nuns to come to Birmingham Alabama, which Sister St. John thinks a sleepy place, like Maryland. Mother Agatha is...

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Sister St. John has heard from Mrs. Keiley that McMaster dined with her, and asks him to take good care of himself. She will send back the portwine keg to be refilled, and asks McMaster to have a Mass said by a Jesuit on the Feast of St. Stanilaus, November 13. The Mother has gone to Avoca, and will probably be gone until the end of November because she still has Waseca to visit. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Sister St. John asks McMaster's health. He has been in her thoughts and prayers very often and the Reverend Mother is keeping a candle lit for him before the altar of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. She asks him to keep his spirits up for Pho's sake. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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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...