Scope and Contents With the permission of the Superior, Sister Teresa read her father's last letter. The Mother expresses her gratitude for his letter and for the presents which McMaster sent. She has sent him some blessed bread and a bouquet of flowers which she made herself. For 2 weeks she had been in the infirmary but the sickness is not serious. The nuns are making a Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help and for this reason Sister Teresa feels sure she will be taken care of. The nuns have been most...

Scope and Contents Sister Teresa of Jesus writes her father from the Convent of Mount Carmel. She received his letter and is answering immediately. Her order has no prohibition against writing and receiving letters during advent and so she can enjoy the privilege of hearing from home. She is happy and cheerful in her vocation and now on certain occasions she attends Matins and is permitted to sing in the choir. She received Jennie's letter and the note enclosed by McMaster but cannot yet realize the news...

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The Mother has received the papers which McMaster sent and thanks him, but has deferred acknowledging them, thinking McMaster would be coming soon. She had wanted the papers principally because it had been said that McMaster published Father Clarke's sermon. The Epiphany—McMaster's favorite feast, and hers will be coming soon; then she will be renewing her vows. P.S. If he has published Father Clarke's sermon, she asks him to send the papers to the Mother. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Sister Teresa writes McMaster to tell of the death of two sisters, Sister Catherine and Sister Aloysius. She begs him to pray and have prayers said for both of them. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The oil arrived safely and it was good of McMaster to send so much. There will be ample for both the Blessed Lady's lamp and the sanctuary lamp. Sister Teresa will be happy to care for the lamp herself. She asks him to pray to keep her humble. Both Sister's Teresa and Gertrude sent letters to Phonie today in hopes that they will arrive in time for his birthday. Sister Teresa does not want McMaster to think she is answering his letter for she could not pretend to anssuch beautiful...

Scope and Contents Sister Teresa, writing from the Convent of Mount Carmel, thanks her father for his letter to her on her birthday. The presents were most pleasing and the superior purchased ice cream for the community with the money. The last day of her eighteenth year was spent in recollection along with Sister Agnes. On Pentecost, her birthday, she joined the nuns in Tierce in the choir but was not allowed to complete the hours. After the chanting of Tierce, cards which bore the names of the gifts of...

Scope and Contents Sister St. Paul received McMaster's letter on Christmas and it was a very sorry day. She hopes he did not give way to his depression for the sake of Gertrude McMaster and Alphonsus McMaster . It is not natural for a young boy to be ready to die and he should be cheered up. Wherever he is he will help others and save his own soul too. His desire to go to sea is only natural too and is to be preferred to sitting in an office and keeping books. God knows what is best for Alphonsus and will...

Scope and Contents Sister St. John notifies her father that a party of Sisters is leaving for the West on Wed. June 27, from Philadelphia. Mother Ignatius thinks McMaster should know of this departure in case he wishes to telegraph William J . Onahan . Mother Francis Borgia, and Mother Aloysia are going to Avoca, Minnesota, along with one of the children, Marie Laine, whose health is bad. Another child, Minnie Doyle, expects to go as far as Chicago. Mother H. Michael and Sister Joseph will start for...

Scope and Contents Sister St. John thanks McMaster for letting her know about writing to Alphonsus McMaster, and also for the clipping from the paper, which Mother Ignatius read to the Community. The society may do a great deal of good in the West. Mother Mary Walburga is still in Avoca, Minnesota and will probably miss the retreat. She had a lengthy discussion with one of the Sisters who tried to prove to her that her father McMaster was a saint, but that is something only God can decide. Gertrude...

Scope and Contents Sister St. John writes from the Convent of the Holy Child Jesus. The trouble Gertrude McMaster told her father about is not very serious and will be better in the fall as usual. The water has not yet arrived but it will be taken faithfully. She will answer Gertrude's letter before school starts on Sept. 10. Things are unsettled now at the Convent. Mother Mary Walburga is delayed coming home; Sisters are being sent to the West; the Order is waiting for news from England on appointments...

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Sister St. John notifies her father that the water has not yet arrived. Mother Mary Walburga received Gertrude McMaster's letter, now that she is home again. A number of children are not returning to school this year but several new children are due to come and several have asked for catalogues. It is too early yet to predict the size of the enrollment. She sends her regards to McMaster and to Gertrude. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Sister St. John notifies her father that the water arrived on Saturday but she will not start taking it until the end of the Novena on the feast of the Seven Dolors. On Our Lady's Birthday, the professed and novice Sisters offer their communions for her and the Superior blesses her with the water of Lourdes. Her sickness is much better and allows her to walk in the open for a short time. The Superior has promised to erect a zinc statue of Our Lady in the yard in case Sister St. John is...

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Sister St. John acknowledges letters from her father and from Gertrude McMaster. She also received a letter from Sister Teresa of Jesus, McMaster, D.C.. Her sickness is still not cured and keeps her from doing active work for the Society. Everyone is kind to her, both in actions and in prayers. Gertrude has not seen the Superior for a long time so she should come as soon as she can. Mr. Harper might come to see Mamie since he is free on Sundays. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Sister St. John writes to thank her father for the money for the express and for the water which gives her strength and an appetite. Gertrude McMaster's letter arrived and will be answered. She asks for a copy of the Freeman's Journal of Sept. 15, containing the account of the death of Louise Lateau. The sisters have 140 children at Lincoln, Nebraska. Alphonsus McMaster did not give any satisfaction in his last letter as to whether he had been to the Sacraments or not but there is no...

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Sister St. John writes to thank her father for the copy of the Freeman's Journal of Sept. 15, and to notify him that the paper for the present week did not arrive yet. She wonders how she should dispose of the Lithia water bottles since they are of no use at the convent. She has begun her letter to Gertrude McMaster. Lalite and herself had a nice conversation on Thursday. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Sister St. John writing from the Convent of the Holy Child Jesus wishes her father a happy birthday for the coming Saturday, April. 1. She will offer her Communion for him on that day. She has very little to say after their talk on the 25th but knew McMaster would want to hear from her. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The oranges McMaster sent arrived in good order and Mother St. Anthony had them served for dinner that day, the feast of St. Anthony. She received her father's letter Saturday and wrote to Helen McMaster along with the mother superior. The scapulars are nearly finished for Alphonsus McMaster. Sister St. John enjoyed his visit and also remembered her father on his birthday, April 1.. She sends her regards to Gertrude McMaster and Alphonsus McMaster. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Sister St. John, writing from the Convent of the Holy Child Jesus, thanks her father for the box of lemons. Sister Mary Josephine believes they are a very acceptable gift. The Sisters reached Lincoln, Nebraska safely and a letter from Mother Mary Walburga S.H.C.J., from Avoca, Minnesota, announces that they already have daily Mass in the Chapel there. She expects her father's visit this coming week. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Sister Teresa asks God to reward McMaster for the nice 'Breviaries'. It is a consolation for her to know that the gift came for him. They include the new votive offices. All the Sister rejoiced with the good news that PhonieJack McMasterarrived safely. She thanks him very much for the Masses. Febry 4 — She is glad that he is so pleased with the Dolor beads. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Sister Teresa notifies her father that she was presented with a legal document that morning. Mother Louise of St. John the Evangelist did not wish her to receive it at first, since McMaster had said nothing about it but the man who delivered it said that each one of the family had received a copy. She accepted it and now sees fit to notify McMaster at once. Father Michael Muller called to see the nuns yesterday and Sister Teresa had a chance to talk to him. He mentioned seeing McMaster...

Scope and Contents Today, Easter, the Carmelite Sisters began chanting matins at 4:30 A. M., and after chanting lauds, they began a procession at dawn. The procession went from the choir to several appointed stations where Easter hymns were sung, and ended with the "Te Deum" in the choir. The Carmelites are most zealous in this devotion. Monday, April 14—she received her father's letter and sends the thanks of the superior for the box of oranges McMaster sent, and also for the palms. The Community is most...

Scope and Contents Sister Teresa tells her father how much beter she is feeling. His letters have been most consoling. That morning she received Holy Communion for the first time since Holy Thursday. A small altar was set up in the room and the nuns reciting the Miserere and the Confiteor were present during the Communion, each with a lighted candle. Archbishop James Gibbons , visited her last week and was very encouraging to her. The community of sisters showed every kindness during the entire sickness...

Scope and Contents Sister Teresa hopes that blessings to both her father and herself will continue during May, the month of Mary. One year has passed since the Music Festifal. May 1, 1883 — The Superior received notice of the death of her brother yesterday and asks for McMaster's prayers. She gives her regards to Jennie and encloses a note Not present for Alphonsus McMaster , since tomorrow is his birthday. She is feeling much better and is slowly recovering her strength. In a short time she will leave...

Scope and Contents Sister Teresa writes from the Convent of Mount Carmel to thank her father for the books. She encloses the scapulars she promised. They are the first pair out of 5 pairs of scapulars she has made. Her health and strength are steadily improving. She hopes McMaster will soon hear from Alphonsus McMaster . Mother Louise of St. John the Evangelist daily prays to the Star of the Sea to protect him. She thanks Jennie for her letter. P.S. Mother Louise asks McMaster if he has found out the...

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Sister Teresa consoles her father on the anniversary of the death of Mrs. James Alphonsus McMaster on July 5. She has every reason to believe her mother is in Heaven and will offer her prayers for her on that day. She thanks McMaster for the translation of "Celestis Urbes Jerusalem." Not having any news to the contrary, she takes it for granted that her father and Jen are both well. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Sister Teresa wishes her father a happy feast on St. Alphonsus' day. Her prayers on that day shall be offered for McMaster and for Alphonsus McMaster. The retreat is now completed. Father Augustine Langcak e spoke admirably of McMaster and wished there were more like him in the country. Jennie's letter arrived yesterday. Each day she is becoming more decided in her vocation. Bishop William H. Gross, of Savannah, Georgia gave a fine sermon there on the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel...

Scope and Contents Sister Teresa thanks her father for the dispatch announcing Alphonsus McMaster's safe arrival in Rio de Janiero Brazil. The Sisters were glad to hear of his arrival and Mother Louise of St. John the Evangelist will continue the community prayers for him. The nuns were at their matins when the telegram arrived but the boy's persistence in knocking at the locked gate finally brought results. Her own prayers in thanksgiving and those of the nuns petitioning his safety make her sure that...

Scope and Contents Sister Teresa writes to thank her father for the grapes which he sent the community on the feast of St. Teresa. Her father's letter to her was very pleasant and will stand many re-readings. Today is the feast of St. Peter of Alcantara who did so much for or Holy Mother. Her prayers and Communion were offered for Mrs. James Alphonsus McMaster on her birthday. The community is making a Novena for McMaster in the choir. The first anniversary of her clothing in the Carmelite habit, was a...

Scope and Contents Sister Teresa asks her father for prayers for herself in conjunction with the Novena of Masses which is beginning for her at Lourdes grotto, France. Mother Louise of St. John the Evangelist is having the Novena made for the intention that Sister Teresa becomes a good religious. She knows her father and sister Gertrude McMaster will welcome the news about the Novena and will be anxious to add their prayers to it. Sister Agnes has been in the infirmary with rheumatism since last Thursday....

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McMenamin and Company thank McMaster for the reading notice of the Deviled Crabs he gave them. The advertisement was very attractive. :: I-2-f L.S. 1p. 8vo.