Scope and Contents Menet wished to tell Wilkins that he had no right over the land. But Mr. Ord told him to do no more than answer the questions. Brother Lacoste brought the above answer to Wilkins, who, after he had read the letter said it was a very satisfactory answer. He then spoke with great respect for Lefevere and said that he was a Catholic and that he intends to pay Lefevere a visit, but Menet will be very glad when the church property is more secure. Lefevere knows about this matter and can judge...

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Frequently Menet meets with circumstances in the mission entrusted to him which force him to inform Lefevere as soon as possible. Such is the following letter which he copies.

Scope and Contents Since 1886 he has been building a presbytery, schools and churches. Since his contributions have ended he asks for help in America. This idea would never have come to mind if he had not read the Ave Maria. Meneuvrier asks Hudson to publicize his cause in the Ave Maria. If Hudson wishes to help him, Meneuvrier asks him to write either to him, or Monsignor Gasnier, the Vicar Apostolic of the Malayan Penninsula, or to the Superior of the Foreign Mission Seminary. Signature certified by A...

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A document attesting the authenticity of a relic of St. Stanislaus Kostka. Signed by Dominic Conseptabile as secretary. In the Vincentian Papers. :: IV-3-i D.S. Latin 1p. folio, 1

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The enclosed note from Messrs. Sadlier Co. explains why Menton addresses Brownson. The Brownson Library Library Ass'n is named after the late Orestes A. Brownson, and it wishes to procure a photograph of him in any size, since it will have suitable copies of it made. A.L.S. 1p. 12mo. Enclosure:

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After submitting a subscription for the Ave Maria, Mercho describes the life and death of her daughter. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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The Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Convent have seen notices that an Arch-confraternity of Our Lady of Perpetual Help is being formed and asks McMaster if it is possible for them to join. They ask him where they can obtain the medals with so many indulgences attached. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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They send an extract from a letter by Monsignor Kirby of the Irish College at Rome. They thought it might be placed in the columns of the Ave Maria. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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They are sending some volumes to Hudson and trust he will recommend the work to his friends. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo.

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The Sisters of Mercy will send a copy of a two volume work, "The Religious", translated from the French of Father S. A. Jure, S.J., which they are publishing, to Hudson. They ask him to lend it to the religious for inspection and possible orders. A notice of the book in the Ave Maria is also requested. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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The Sisters of Mercy ask Hudson to give favorable notice to the book they enclose with this letter. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents He asks for the address of McMaster's "dear Cholie" of Nashville, Tennessee, as he desires assistance in returning some ill-gotten goods to the lawful owner and thinks that might be the best means. He asks about McMaster's health and that of his children and promises to remember them in Mass. Three missions are going on at the same time, one by the Redemptorists, one by the Paulists, and one by the Jesuits. All are well attended. He asks to be addressed in care of Father Patrick Reilly,...

Scope and Contents Merle, who met Lefevere only once, and that in Bishop Maurice de St. Palais' room, then stopping with the Archbishop Francis Patrick Kenrick, on the occasion of the Provincial Council, requests permission to join the Detroit Diocese. He was several places in the Vincennes Diocese, substituting for Father Joseph Kundeck of Jasper, Indiana, and at Richmond, Indiana where, due to clerical interference, he left. Taking his exeat he was received by Bishop James Duggan Coadjutor to St. Louis and...

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Merlini and Connaughton would be grateful if Hudson printed their article in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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They reserve Hudson's order until November 1. The other, No. 2260, has been sold. :: X-3-m A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Merrick has just received by mail the supplement of the Baltimore Sun containing a full report of his speech at St. Mary's City. As soon as he has time to write out the speech it will appear in pamphlet form. Papers throughout the country published extracts from his speech and Merrick has received some letters in regard to the position he has taken; most of them were commendatory. Merrick supposes he will be attacked and so much the better for he is prepared. He hopes Clarke's pen will...

Scope and Contents Answering Clarke's of Nov. 15, Merrick suggests that Clarke see in the "Mirror" the proceedings and the reception given to the Plenary Council by the citizens of Baltimore. The scope of the task assigned to Merrick by his bishop on that occasion did not admit of any allusion to the special topics mentioned in Clarke's note. In fact he had no opportunity for any personal conference which would enable him to discuss such matters with any member of the Council. Some of the irregularities...

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He is eleven years old and would like to go to school at Notre Dame. He addresses his letter to Uncle Dan. His father is in New York. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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John, Hudson's nephew, and Frank Merrill? are interested in going to school at Notre Dame. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Dr. C. Mertens, chaplain, is collecting press notices concerning the death of German of Mallinckrodt in Berlin on May 26, 1874, who was deputy of the Diet of Prussia and of the Diet of the German Empire. He requests McMaster to send him any article he has printed on this man no matter how small or insignificant. :: I-2-b printed form 1p. 12 mo

Scope and Contents Though a stranger he feels confident he will be welcome in pleading the cause of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. Their French Annals years ago described the ceremony initiated at Notre Dame on the occasion of the coronation of the statue of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. A few years ago their society began its work in Australia by erecting a church at Randwick under the title of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and shortly thereafter the Archconfraternity of Our Lady was established. Merz...

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He asks McMaster to secure passage with the Pilgrims to Rome. He has decided to become one of the Pilgrims to the Eternal City. He asks for the circular mentioned in last week's Journal. He can bring references from his Priest and Vicar General, but has few acquaintances in New York. They have done business with Benziger's for many years, but he cannot claim a personal acquaintance with anyone in that House. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Messmer read in the "Catholic Mirror" that he could obtain an "Index to Brownson's Review" by applying to Hudson for it. He sends Hudson a contribution to help defray the expense he had in compiling this book, for years a necessity to Catholic literature. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He sends certain details of Archbishop John Joseph Williams' life: 1. Born in Boston, April 27, 1822. 2. Educated at Montreal College and St. Sulpice, Paris, where ordained. 3. Positions previous to being Bishop were as assistant or rector in the Cathedral and then pastor of St. James' Church. The best summary of his episcopate is to be found in the Boston Herald of May 3, 1875. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Archbishop John J. Williams has no personal items to give Murray but the diocesan information which will be found in Sadlier's Catholic Directory. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Metcalf is established at Pau for the winter with Lourdes only an hour distant by rail. He hopes to do much writing. Metcalf will be glad to send a contribution from time to time to the Ave Maria. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Metcalf submits some verses for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Metcalf submits a sonnet, the theme of which was suggested when he read a book entitled "The Voice of the Sacred Heart". :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The Austrian Consul General at New York having transmitted the letter of Rese addressed to the Austrian Emperor, dated Jan. 15, Metternich placed it before the Emperor who asked him to answer it. Attached to his holy religion, the Emperor experiences satisfaction at the rapid progress of religion in Rese's vast country. Convinced that the Catholic doctrine will prevail where announced, the progress made augurs well for further advances. The Emperor is pleased to have his people contribute to...

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Since he has been forbidden by his Bishop to read the Journal, he asks McMaster to stop sending it. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.