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Sister Gertrude writes today so that McMaster will not look in vain for his weekly visitor. She hopes he has offered more than one petition to the Physician Saint Raphael for Teresa. Sister Teresa has been ill but nevertheless sends her love. Sister Gertrude wants her love given to Mrs. Keily and she will finish a letter to her soon. Sister Teresa had a nice letter from Sister Saint John the other day. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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She writes to tell McMaster that the doctor does not consider Teresa's sickness dangerous even though she suffered a great deal. She asks that he write Teresa, as she treasures his letters so, and it might ease the weariness of tedious hours in bed. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Yesterday Sister Gertrude had the happiness of being accepted for the Profession. She wonders at the beautiful gift of "understanding". The reverend Mother says the books arrived. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents As Christmas letter will be sent, this was to let McMaster know they were all well. She hopes that the missal he sent will bring him many blessings. Christmas on one-side will be sad in missing so many "Familiar faces" but on the other hand, she has so many lessons to learn. She asks if he remembers reading the "Prophet of Carmel" by Yarside. The enclosed was sent by the Carmelites in New Orleans and the Mother Prioress asks to have it put into the Freeman's Journal and also a copy of...

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The flowers arrived today fresh for Benediction and were most beautiful. The Retreat begins at 5PM and it is almost that now. He is to send the enclosed to "Jack". Enclosure not present. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents At her request, her father told her where John would be on his birthday. She hopes his twentieth birthday may bring him many blessings. John has seen many new faces since his last visit, but she is sure he has not forgotten them. Her father spoke nicely of John's last letter. She knows he has had little time to write her, but knows also that he will never forget her. She asks him to keep bright and happy, and to avoid idle moments, for they bring sad thoughts. They have had both fun and...

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Sister Gertrude is quite sad over the death of two of the sisters. Sister Catherine and Sister Aloysia. Sister Catherine's death was sudden as she was declared to be rapidly recovering by the doctor. One funeral is this morning and the other probably Monday. As there are so many extra prayers to be said between death and the burial Sister Gertrude can only write a few lines. She is pleased at McMaster's visit to Mrs. McComb, the mother of the coming novice. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Sister Gertrude is worried that the July weather is making McMaster suffer. She says Sister Teresa has had a bad cold since he was there but is better now. She marvels at the patience of God, yet she wonders what is meant by "in your patience" from one of the Antiphonies in the Lauds for the Common of Apostles. She hopes she has given him something to write about during the hot weather. She asks when Dobbin leaves again and sends much love to him. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Sister Gertrude hopes McMaster is feeling better after his visit. She was glad he heard Father Smith's address even his heart can furnish him with many such thoughts. He should spend a few days in the Catskill Mountains or Fire Island to refresh his mind. He will not get this from his poor Carmelite novice who has so much to learn. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Father Anwander treated the Nuns to "All things pass away". How true Sister Gertrude thought this was. She was glad to hear from Dobbin again. Aug. 29th Father Farran and a friend Mr. Brophy visited and told how her mother tought the dogma of the Immaculate Conception. Mr. Brophy said she was a very young girl, to which Sister Gertrude returned she was a good mother. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Sister Teresa received McMaster's letter, the copies of the sermon and his article. As he wanted an immediate answer Sister Gertrude writes because Sister is ill. She wishes that he would have a Mass paid in Teresa's benefit. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The Mother was a little hesitant in letting Sister Gertrude say "yes" to both the Spanish onions and grapes but when told it would please McMaster she agreed. Sister Agnes's grandmother was pleased that he called Sister Agnes one of his children. Sallie Lee from New York, a classmate of Sister Teresa, visited with her uncle Father Lee and brother. Sallie wanted the Sisters Sisters of the Holy Childhood in New York but the Cardinal John McCloskey was not in favor. This was a week ago and...

Scope and Contents Sister Saint John received McMaster's welcome letter yesterday. She is glad that now all the law business is settled. The Sisters' land is in Lycoming County. She says the Mother is seeing about the photographs but it will take some time to get the writing he asked about. The Indians are to get their pension with a chance of the pension being raised to the former amount. The Mother received a letter from Sister Teresa last Saturday, April 22nd. Mother Antonio and Mother M. S. John spent...

Scope and Contents Sister Saint John assures McMaster that the wine arrived safely. The demijohn was not sent last week as everyone was preparing for the Archbishop's visit. She thanks him for the volumes of Pere Surui. Seventy boxes of strawberries were received full and four empty. They were in fair condition but had to be used the first day. She had a letter from Sister Gertrude but as she will not be writing to her for some time she would like McMaster to tell her that Sister M. Gonzaga's profession...

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Sister Saint John thanks McMaster f or the fruit and for thinking of them in the heat. She hopes the deed is all right now. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Sister Saint John thanks him for the telegram about the Mother Superior and for telegraphing to the West, and hopes he is feeling better. Many of the sisters are offering Mass, or Communion, for her "Mamma". She is thankful for having had the mother and father she did, for she has seen how difficult obedience and submission are to those who ruled their parents. She has been reading the third chapter of the Book of Wisdom and desires suffering that is not only physical suffering. She has...

Scope and Contents Sister Saint John tells him that Mother thanks him for the wine and lemons, and Sister Saint John joins her in thanking him, although she feels almost like scolding him for sending the lemons, but supposes there is no use. She hopes he enjoyed his visits to Sharon Hill and Baltimore. The Annunciation is not a long way off. She looks forward to the day, a few years away when there will be no more loneliness for McMaster. P.S. She will see about the little kegs being sent. :: I-2-f A.L.S....

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Sister St. John writes her father that she has been confined to her room with the chickenpox and will probably remain for a few days. She is confident that she is doing the will of God and hopes she will be successful in her vocation. She hopes her father will have a pleasant trip. P.S. She does not wish her letter to give the impression that she is half-dead. Her illness is slight and she is perfectly happy. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 16to.

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Sister St. John wishes the blessings of the Sacred Heart upon her father, and extends her best wishes to her brother, Alphonsus McMaster. :: I-2-d A.L. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Her letter will not reach him until after Sunday, but he will know he has not been forgotten in her thoughts and prayers on his 20th birthday. She is expecting her father any day, and she will give him this letter when he arrives. She was glad to receive John's letter this morning. April 30. She has received a letter from her father, who is not coming until next week, but who sent John's address. Sister Gertrude McMaster, D.C. wrote also. She expresses surprise over his being in New...

Scope and Contents Sister St. John, writing from the Convent of the Holy Child Jesus, acknowledges McMaster's letter. She is glad to hear of his intended trip to Niagara and the Northeast. She wrote Alphonsus McMaster the previous week and he answered immediately requesting her prayers. She gathers from the tone of his letter that he has either been in trouble or else he has qualms of conscience after the Forty Hours. He must have his ups and downs too, and so McMaster shouldn't trouble himself too much...

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Sister St. John, writing from the Convent of the Holy Child Jesus, consoles McMaster on the departure of another of his children for the religious service. Helen McMaster will be very happy in the religious life and Sister St. John hopes Helen will find all that she herself has found. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 12mo. 2pp.

Scope and Contents Sister St. John writes her father from the Convent of the Holy Child Jesus. She received her father's letter and sympathizes with him concerning Alphonsus McMaster . God knows best about Alphonsus, and the boy has such lively faith that he will do good wherever he is. Sister Teresa of Jesus sent a very interesting and bright letter. Thursday and seems to be happy in her new life of sacrifice. She was pleased to hear from McMaster especially since she knows he dislikes letter-writing....

Scope and Contents Sister Teresa asks God to reward McMaster for the missal and remarks that he is so thoughtful and kind. She is glad Phonie is at home with him. The letter he sent to Sister Gertrude did her a lot of good. P.S. She wants him to say a Salve Regina to the dear Blessed Lady and Mother for her intention. Mother Beatrice adds a note in which she says: She wishes to pay for the missal otherwise he will think they are imposing upon his generosity. The Testaments came safely. They are looking...

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Sister Teresa is worried what McMaster will think of her for not writing for so long. He can not measure her love by her letters. Feb. 2. She is glad Phonie? intends to remain home with McMaster. The dates were a great treat to the nuns, especially during Lent. She says Sister Gertrude is happy and more at home since she received the Habit. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Even though the Blessed Sacrament is exposed today, Sister Teresa is taking time to write a birthday note to McMaster. Sister Gertrude wrote Saturday but is enclosing her present with this letter. The Agnus Dei is sent by Sister Agnes while the little case with the relic of St. Teresa is a gift of Sister Teresa. She knows his heart will be lonely but it will make him love Mary as the Mother of Sorrows still more. Her Holy Communion was offered to McMaster on Sunday. The Mother Prioress...

Scope and Contents It hardly seems possible that John should be twenty years old on Sunday. They are both growing ancient. They must pray that as they advanced in years they will also take one step nearer God each day. God alone knows what the next year may bring John. Sister Gertrude McMaster, D.C. gave her John's letter to read, and it gave her much pleasure. She sends him a picture of St. Raphael, whom she asked to take ask as his protector. The picture is blest. She wishes him a happy birthday, and...

Scope and Contents She did not forget him on his birthday, but knew he could not receive her letter, so she waited until he was at home. His father and Jennie must be happy to have him with them. She has been praying for him, and, reminding him that he has doubtless been under God's protection, urges him to pray also. She hopes he came home in good health, and asks him not to be run away again before again before visiting Carmel. May 13—A letter from Sister St. John McMaster, S.H.C.J. has just informed...

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Sister Teresa, writing from the Convent of Mount Carmel, asks her father if he can come to the convent on the feast day of St. Teresa. The Novena for the feast begins that day with Benediction. The nuns appreciate the kindnesses McMaster has shown them. She hopes he is not tired after his journey. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Sister Teresa, writing from the Convent of Mount Carmel, wishes her father a happy Christmas. She sends a pair of scapulars for McMaster, a pair for Jennie, and an Agnus Dei for Alphonsus McMaster, all of which she made herself. The silk is a piece of her clothing dress. She hopes everyone will be blessed by many spiritual presents from the Child Jesus. She has been reading discourses by St. Alphonsus on the mystery of the Incarnation. On Christmas eve the Carmelite community will chant...