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Müller's book "The Blessed Eucharist" is now ready for sale, and Mr. Piet will forward a copy. His object in writing to McMaster is ask a few words in praise of the book. His purpose in writing the book is to make Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament more generally known and better beloved. Christ will reward McMaster by distilling some drops of His sweet love in his heart. The Book on Prayer is half written. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1pg. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father Muller has heard that McMaster is at St. Mary's Hospital. He would go to see him immediately were it not for his annual retreat of ten days, after which he must hurry because of the Holy Days. McMaster must miss the care of Gertrude, but she must be offering many prayers for him. Father Muller will pray for him also, and will do McMaster any special service, if McMaster telegraphs or writes to him. If there should be any relapse, he will hurry to see McMaster, if possible by the...

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What McMaster says in the Freeman, of Devotion to souls in Purgatory seems to be true. If he had read the first pages across, he would have discovered a down-right heresy in the translation of one of the canons of the Council of Trent. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Muller writes concerning a fine criticism on Catechisms which he encloses enclosure not present. Since McMaster may see fit to chastise the editor of that paper, Muller also encloses a few lines which may be of use. Muller relates the conversation between a Mr. Tormey, of Boston, and a Mr. Fox. In the conversation, Tormey expresses his preference for the Journal over the Watchman and commended the severe way in which McMaster has criticized the editor of the Watchman. While this talk...

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He learned through Father Fereol Girardey of the death of Mrs. McMaster. The Father Superior had a mass offered up for her the same morning and the community prayed for her and he will continue to pray for the repose of her soul. The community joins with him in extending sympathy to McMaster and his children. He will try and get as many prayers for her as is possible, and upon arrival in New York will call upon McMaster. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Muller was very glad to hear from McMaster. He thought he had displeased McMaster in some way but sees from the letter that this was a false impression. He is most pleased that Mary has taken the vows. She took her vows on the day upon which Muller said his first Mass 27 years ago, and had he known of it sooner he would certainly have dedicated his Mass for her intentions. Muller is taking the place of the Father Provincial and the Father Rector who was left New York on the last...

Scope and Contents Müller has spent 9 years in U.S. Missions, coming from the Ludwig Missionsverein of Munich. He left Kansas to go back to Europe, but unpaid loans kept him here. While sick he stayed with his sister, then with Father Superior Leo Meyer Mayer of the Society of Mary near Dayton, Ohio and with the Benedictine Fathers in Erie. Having received no answer to his letter to Germany, he gave up the idea of leaving the United States. At Erie he saw Father A Caron whom he had met on a retreat in...

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He thanks McMaster for advertising his book, "The Catholic Priesthood". He is enclosing a copy of a letter written him by Archbishop James Gibbons of Baltimore about the book. He has come to Philadelphia to get rid of asthma, since the Pittsburgh atmostphere is very bad for him. A.L.S. 1p. 12mo. The enclosure:

Scope and Contents Father Muller tells McMaster he will offer up daily mementos for him and his family in his Masses. He also asks if notice concerning the Prodigal Son and the Catechism could be cut out of the Freeman's Journal for some weeks to come and be sent to him. Muller gives the text of a letter he has received from Rev. C. M. Dubuis, Bishop of Galveston, Texas, dated February 27, 1876. The letter praises the Catechisms Fr. Muller sent him and says that he highly recommends them because they aim...

Scope and Contents Father Muller tells McMaster he will offer up daily mementos for him and his family in his Masses. He also asks if notice concerning the Prodigal Son and the Catechism could be cut out of the Freeman's Journal for some weeks to come and be sent to him. Muller gives the text of a letter he has received from Rev. C. M. Dubuis, Bishop of Galveston, Texas, dated February 27, 1876. The letter praises the Catechisms Fr. Muller sent him and says that he highly recommends them because they aim...

Scope and Contents Mulligan intends to go to Leadville, Colorado very shortly in order to make a tour of inspection and to see if the prospects and inducements appear sufficient. He asks that McMaster send him a note of introduction to Mr. Thomas Fisher, formerly of Memphis, Tennessee. He feels that McMaster knows him well enough to make such a recommendation to Fisher, and even if McMaster does not know Fisher his reputation will make the introduction all that is desired. He thanks McMaster for this...

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Miss Mulligan encloses a poem written by her thirteen year old sister on the Anniversary of her First Communion. It was suggested to them to send it to Hudson for insertion in the Ave Maria if he considers it worthy of publication. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Enclosed is a post office money order for $30, which Mrs. Margarita Mulligan requested be sent to Hudson to be distributed according to her directions. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Mrs. Mullins encloses $1.00 for Mount Carmel. She signs the letter Mrs. H.M. Mullins, Maysville, Kentucky. P.S. She explains that she has been at Atlantic City four weeks for her health, but reads the Freeman's Journal which is forwarded to her every week. She expects to remain about two weeks longer. Her late husband, John James Mullins, was a great admirer of the paper. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Bishop Edward Dominic Fenwick, O.P. has desired Mullon to address Timon in reference to the subject set forth in the latter's letter July 18. Fenwick acknowledges the favor conferred by vindicating his character from the foul aspersion sought to be affixed to it by slander. The whole is a fabrication. When the spurious production first made its appearance, a Catholic layman furnished him with a copy to which he made no reply. Fenwick is too well known to be branded with treason against...

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Mulqueen thanks Hudson for the book given her by Brother Leander C.S.C., James McLain from Hudson for her remembrance of the Ave Maria in her puzzle published by the Ave Maria. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Harper and Brothers have received Professor Arthur Stace 's manuscript and placed it in the hands of an editorial reader. While interesting the editor states that the present load of work makes it impossible to accept it. Harper's had a letter from Father Thomas Walsh which gave satisfaction. The recent death of James A. McMaster has created considerable work for Maurice F. Egan :: X-3-b A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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Munro thanks Hudson for his notice of the December issue of Harper's Magazine. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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They have been sending Hudson the North American Review in the hope that he might like to receive it in exchange for the Ave Maria. Would Hudson oblige them by sending the Ave Maria to Father Joseph H. Bigley of New York. Hudson's kindness to himself and his son dwell in his memory. Munro sends his love to Maurice Francis Egan. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Munro presented Hudson's inquiry to the proper person at Harper Brothers and was told that it was impractical to furnish printed impressions of the three engravings to which Hudson referred. The cost of engraving the three cuts was over nine hundred dollars. Harper's compromised by offering Hudson the electros for use only in connection with the Ave Maria for three hundred dollars, on the condition that Hudson give Harper's credit. Munro is sorry to hear that Hudson is thinking of...

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Father Guido Matassi C.P., has not returned from New Orleans. The Provincial has accepted the retreat but has not yet decided who to send to Notre Dame. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Two or three years ago a priest named Thomas Carlisle left Scotland and went to the United States. He called upon Father William McClellan of New York and begged money to get to Michigan where he said he had relatives. A report of his death has reached Scotland. It is of considerable importance to ascertain the truth of this report as Carlisle had sold his 400 pound life insurance policy to a priest of this district who has been paying the premium on it. Murdoch asks Lefevere to make...

Scope and Contents Murdock asks for information about a Father Thomas Carlisle. That priest had left Scotland about 1856 or 1857 and went to New York to ask for money from Father William McClellan in order to visit his relatives in Michigan. A report has reached Scotland that Carlisle is dead. As Carlisle had his life insured for 400 pounds and had assigned his policy to a clergyman of Scotland, who has been paying the duty and premium upon it, it is very important to ascertain if that priest is dead or alive....

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Murphy offers to make reparations to Hudson and the Ave Maria for articles borrowed from the Ave Maria. However he does not know the articles in question. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Murphy inquires if Hudson received his letter of September 26th. They are anxious to credit the Ave Maria and would do so this week if they knew the proper articles. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Murphy sent Hudson a catalogue of Detroit College and he would like Hudson to send him a Notre Dame catalogue. :: X-2-n A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Murphy hopes Hudson arrived safely and in good health. Father Ernest Van Dyke is about the same, but Father Kelly appears well this morning. The catalogue of Notre Dame arrived this morning. The examination takes place January 20, after which he expects to graduate. Murphy will be ready to start for Notre Dame at Hudson's call. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Father Ernest Van Dyke 's health is improving slowly. Murphy learned today that he passed the examination and he awaits Hudson's answer to his letter before departing for Notre Dame. He inquires if arrangements have been made with the President of the College, Father Thomas E. Walsh, C.S.C. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Enclosed is a catalogue of their college. Murphy desires to have the last number of the "Scholastic." He wants an account of the commencement. His mother's health is very good and his much better. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Murphy has decided to pursue his studies for the priesthood at the Jesuit College in Detroit and thus will not return to Notre Dame. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.