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Edwards' letter was received. The general report and contents could not have been better for so short a time. Let the good work go on. He instructs Edwards in the use of the white solution and the black drops and tablets. Edwards should stimulate all normal conditions as rapidly as he can. :: XI-2-l A.L.S. 1p.

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They wish to acknowledge the postal cards and were glad to learn of the improvement in Edwards' health. While they do not need the change, they would like to accept the invitation to enjoy the companionship of Edwards. It is hot in South Bend; he gives news of the family. :: XI-2-k A.L.S. 2pp.

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Edwards' letter and post card at hand. Sunshine and fresh air are God's remedies and good medicine to take. Mrs. Anna Gish and daughter leave tomorrow for Detroit and Mackinac Island. They are bubbling over with anticipation. Business keeps him from going this year. :: XI-2-k A.L.S. 1p.

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Each day he has looked for Edwards. He trusts that he may see Edwards soon. He asks Edwards' cooperation to have J. J. Lynch, Jr. and Jay Quealy report to his office next Thursday. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 1p.

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He was sorry to have missed Edwards' call last Saturday. Multiplicity of office duties prevented him from coming out. Mrs. Gish joins him in sending best wishes. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 1p.

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He and Mrs. Gish send Greetings. :: XI-2-j Postcard, signed

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The La Grippe has had him counted out for the past two weeks. He is at the office on short hours and hopes to be much stronger soon. He appreciated Edwards' call at the office. They would like to have Edwards take dinner with them tomorrow, if he is able. :: XI-2-k A.L.S. 1p.

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He only recently returned from an extensive trip through the south-west. Edwards' letter gave him great pleasure. He often talks of Edwards. He congratulates Edwards on his recovery. He gives Edwards a general outline of events of the past years. He is looking for something permanent that will bring returns. His favorite recreation is studying and reading philosophical books. :: XI-2-l A.L.S. 4pp.

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Edwards' short note came this morning and he can see a substantial improvement has been made in the case, since Edwards last wrote. He does not want Edwards to take any more liquids for the present. In time of need the little pills from the Boston physician will help. :: XI-2-l A.L.S. 1p.

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He is very glad to know that Edwards is getting along in fine shape. He should take his trip through the Eastern States slowly and not come home before October 1st. They have had a very, very hot summer. :: XI-2-l A.L.S. 1p.

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Williams' glasses are ready for him; he will please come to the office for them. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 1p.

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A lady translated this conference of Father Monsabre. There are four others. Should this work be encouraged? P.S. If Hudson can use this work he is to address Mrs. Dr. Vincelette :: X-2-k A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Because of the calamities which have befallen several countries of Europe, the receipts of the Association of the Propagation of the Faith have suffered noticeable reduction while the number of dioceses and apostolic vicariates has not ceased to increase. The two central councils of Paris and Lyon have been forced to lessen their donations this year. Therefore the figure allowed for 1847 for the mission of Detroit has been fixed at 16,000 francs. If the receipts of the current year do not...

Scope and Contents The Central Councils of Paris and Lyon of the Association for the Propagation of the Faith have allotted Detroit 17,000 francs from the funds collected by the Association for 1847. If the receipts do not fall below those of last year, 4000 francs will be added to this allocation. The funds upon which the allocations are made are only the extimated receipts and the collections are not complete until the beginning of March of the following year. In a postscript he asks that Lefevere see that...

Scope and Contents 12,000 francs are allotted to the Detroit Diocese for 1864 by the Central Office of the Association of the Propagation. Following custom, a fifth of this sum will be withheld until the annual balance of receipts is made. The Central Office has received with most painful surprise the information which Lefevere has given of Father Louis Baroux. He was at their office in May 1863 in the name of his bishop. The recommendation made by Lefevere refers to the poverty of the Potowatomi Mission and...

Scope and Contents The twenty-six years of existence of the Association of the Propagation of the Faith gives the Central Council at Paris the opportunity of pointing out important facts of general interest to the society. One of these points is the more complete and regular rendering of accounts by the heads of the missions to the Council. This is the particular object of this letter. The administration of the Association is divided into two councils, each equal in rights, except that the editing of the...

Scope and Contents The year 1848 has had a regrettable influence on the collections of the Association of the Propagation of the Faith so that it is impossible to regulate the allocations for the current year from estimated amounts and the Councils have decided to await the collection of funds before disposing of them. Therefore they send to Lefevere's diocese a first payment of 4800 francs. Glajeux asks Lefevere's prayers that the times will become more calm and happy in their country. This letter is signed...

Scope and Contents The Central Councils of Paris and Lyon have delayed the allocation of the sums collected and to be collected by the Association for the Propagation of the Faith for 1850. The estimated receipts are so uncertain that the Councils have judged it prudent to proceed as they did last year and not to announce to the heads of the missions a figure which will be assigned only eventually and to restrict themselves to distribute a fraction of it in proportion to the amount in the treasury. Deprived...

Scope and Contents The Central Councils of the Association of the Propagation of the Faith have allotted to the diocese of Detroit from the 1851 collections, the sum of 7500 francs, of which one-fifth will not be available until it is seen that the receipts do not fall below those of the preceding year. They regret that this year the Councils have reduced the subsidies for some missions. Being obliged to admit establishments in newly created sees into the distribution of the Associations resources they have...

Scope and Contents The Central Councils of the Association for the Propagation of the Faith have allocated 12,000 francs to the diocese of Detroit for 1852. As customary, one-fifth of this sum will be kept until the amount of collections for the year is known in February 1853. The Sacra Congregatione de Propaganda Fide has made it the duty of the Association to distribute the offerings of the Association for the support of all the workers in the missions and not as a subsidy exclusively applicable to the...

Scope and Contents The Central Council of the Association of the Propagation has allotted the Diocese of Detroit 12,000 francs of which 2000 is provided from alms of the Jubilee. This additional sum will not be the basis of future allocations. Lefevere's deeds are of constant interest to them. They have in mind his chapels, schools, and especially his seminary for zealous missionaries. The Holy Father has recommended to the whole Catholic world the gift of charity for the missions. P.S. The...

Scope and Contents Glajeux has the honor to announce that the Central Council of the Association of the Propagation has allotted to the diocese of Detroit the sum of 10,000 francs. This may be diminished if the expected funds raised by the association do not reach the amount predicted. He is very happy to announce this allocation and to help him attain his desires in the care of his flock. Thus charity renders the Catholics in the different countries one. He encloses a statement of the accounts. Charles...

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The Association for the Propagation of the Faith has allocated to the Diocese of Detroit, the sum of 9,000 francs. One fifth of this as usual is reserved until the end of the year. They are happy to be able to raise such a sum in a year when they have had to generally reduce the allocations. Berard hopes that Lefevere's work is a source of consolation to him. Berard signs as president and Charles Choiselat as treasurer. L.S. French 2pp. 8vo. On the same paper is written:

Scope and Contents The Central Council of the Association of the Propagation of the Faith allocates 8,000 francs for Detroit for 1856. According to custom and the reason of contingency of their receipts, a fifth of this sum will become definite after the close of the actual year. Lefevere, with them, will bless Divine Providence for this charity despite the difficulties of these last days. They were happy to be able to include Lefevere's diocese in this division despite the very insufficient receipts in the...

Scope and Contents The Council of the Propagation of the Faith in Paris allocates 5000 francs for 1857 for the Detroit diocese. According to custom the last fifth of this will be withheld until the books are balanced for the year. In the midst of the business and financial crises, only the merciful God can help in aiding the Faith. At the beginning of this year a notable modification in the administration of the institute has taken place. M. Charles Choiselat, the secretary-treasurer of the Paris Council is...

Scope and Contents The Central Council of the Propagation has allocated to the Diocese of Detroit for 1858, 9,000 francs. According to custom he has withheld the last fifth of this sum due to the contingency of receipts, until the annual balancing of accounts. The Association of the Propagation has this year again been honored by the Holy Father. They hope that the alms of the jubilee will increase notably the annual resources. He requests a detailed account of the state of Lefevere's mission. These details...

Scope and Contents The Central Council allots the Detroit Diocese for 1859 15,000 francs, of which 6,000 francs came from the extraordinary alms of the Jubilee. Lefevere should not overlook that this allotment is exceptionally large and not take it as a point of comparison for allotments for succeeding years. They have eagerly taken advantage of the Jubilee alms to help Lefevere with his many needs. They leave to the Bishops to dispose of the alms for the benefit of religion. They follow the same plan...

Scope and Contents Detroit Diocese is allotted by the Central Council of the Association of the Propagation, 14,000 francs fro the fiscal year 1860, of which 5,000 francs comes from the residue of alms of the 1858 Jubilee. They hasten to dispose of the part which is assigned to Detroit mission. This special resource which gave the increase in this year's allocation should be no point of comparison for the following year. As to the portion of this allocation which comes from ordinary receipts, a fifth is...

Scope and Contents The Central Council of the Association of the Propagation of Paris allots the Detroit Diocese12,000 francs for 1861. According to custom, a fifth of this sum will be withheld until the close of the fiscal year. The exceptional resources of the Jubilee having been completely exhausted last year, they have based the present distribution only on the ordinary receipts, taking for a starting point, the division of what they received in 1860. In the midst of the needs which seek their help,...

Scope and Contents The 1862 allotment of the Association of the Propagation for Detroit Diocese is 1,100 francs. According to custom, the last fifth of this sum is withheld until the close of the fiscal year. They regret having for so long been deprived by Lefevere of information about the situation of his diocese, its needs and improvements. Information is necessary to determine the amount of help to the missions. Lefevere's prolonged silence would indicate that his needs are diminishing. Meanwhile they do...