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Their congregation is composed mainly of Irish, all of them industrious and religious in a community of 700. They have recently obtained a resident priest, Father William Doyle. The Post Office Department has established a post office in the community, naming it Armagh, which suits the name of their church and congregation. He asks that McMaster send his Freeman to that address hereafter. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The St. Michael's Young men arrived home with glowing accounts of their trip. A band escorted the Juniors Pioneers to their hall. He asks Edwards to send him some rosaries. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He is grateful for the rosaries. The Junior Boys are all well. The Society will approach Holy Communion next Sunday. He asks for copies of the "Ave Maria" and "Scholastic". :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The Juniors were glad to hear from Edwards. Downey has become the father of a young son. Hes sends subscription for the "Ave Maria".

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He hopes to be excused for not writing for so long a period. He has been appointed superintendent of the Kensington Sta., PostOffice. Edwards will recall him when he says he was captain of St. Michael's Jr. Pioneers. He expects to visit Notre Dame. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 2pp.

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He is in great anxiety at not having received a reply to his letter of Feb. 1 asking for a loan of $100 and a letter of recommendation to Bishop James Gibbons of Richmond, who is to open his college at Richmond at the end of August. Downing assures Purcell that he has never before been reduced to such want and assures him that he will have the means of repaying Purcell when he can get the money due to him. :: II-5-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He is informed that possibley Edwards can procure for him a photo of Orestes A. Brownson; if so he will be glad to send the cost. A note on the back describes the solemn closing exercises of the retreat of the priests of the diocese of Fort Wayne at Notre Dame. :: XI-1-c A.L.S: 1p. 12mo.

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Miss Downing sends two prose articles for the Youth's Department. The poetical productions are from the pen of her sister. Miss Downing and her sister have both written for the "Young Catholic", and now are contributors for a series of children's books. Miss Sara T. Smith asked them why they did not write for the Ave Maria. They will do so if their articles are acceptable. They prefer to be known as Catholic writers. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.

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The case of paintings for Prof. EDwards of Notre Dame University is held in the Custom House as the Collector refuses to admit it free of duty. Connor must address a formal letter to the President of Notre Dame presenting the paintings in question to the university as its permanent property. :: XI-2-g (TYPED) 1p.

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As soon as the package is released they will send it forward. :: XI-2-f TYPED 1p.

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The custom officials refuse to admit the pictures free of duty as paintings are admitted free only to museums and not to educational instututions. The duty is $11.25. :: XI-2-f TYPED 1p.

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Miss M. Frances Miller arrived last evening and Blanc's recommendation suffices to expect every satisfaction from her. They would be thankful if Blanc would often recommend such pupils and they send him a prospectus of their school. P.S. Miss Miller is well and presents her regards. :: V-5-g A.L. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Last April Hudson allowed him through the firm of Herder to translate some things from the Ave Maria. During his stay in the Capuchin convent in Detroit Dowor has succeeded in publishing in "Maria Bluten" several manuscripts. Hudson will obtain some copies under the title of "Pearls from the English". His ecclesiastic superiors, influenced by his superiors will not allow Dowor to live in the neighborhood of the celebrated writer Mathilde Kaufman. A translation of this letter in English...

Scope and Contents Doyen's reception as Blanc's recognized subject gives him confidence. The unfortunate calamity which deprived the diocese of an educational establishment College of the Immaculate Conception deprived Doyen of whatever little he possessed. He continued to teach for the institution with the expectation of either being ordained or provided with means to that end. His salary was $10 per month, wholly inadequate, not to mention his losses by the fire. Father Charles Chambost has informed Doyen...

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A Printed Latin form signed by the president critic, and secretary of the Chrestomathian society of St. John's accepting McFarland into membership as an honorary member. :: I-1-a Printed form with written note 3pp. 4to.

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By special arrangement with Bishop Camillus P. Maes the papers that were prepared for the First American Eucharistic Congress have been published by the Catholic Book Exchange. It sells for 50�. :: XI-1-n L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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McMahon's note relative to a course of lectures at the Catholic Summer School has been received. He is in sympathy and will lecture according to his ability and the sanction of his superiors. :: I-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}

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He came down here last week to go to his duty and has concluded not to return to the mission. He will go to the city this evening or tomorrow morning when he will see Blanc. He has been sick and has no doubt that reports have reached Blanc ere this. He hopes Blanc will give him a charitable letter on his leaving. :: VI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Blanc's letter reached Doyle at Lake Providence. There he procured a lot conveniently situated for a church, valued at $450, donated by Govey? Hood. Doyle sends a copy of the deed. He visited every Catholic he could find in the parish of Carrol . Colonel Quays said he would give $500 toward the erection of the church in lake Providence ; Mrs. Long $250; Mrs. Imbowden, $250; Mr. McCawley, $100; Mr. Feely, $50; John Graham $25, all of Carrol; also Mr. Minnis, $200. None paid anything toward...

Scope and Contents Doyle received Blanc's letters, the one directed to Jackson and the other here. He believes a priest could not at present reside at Lake Providence and build a church but if one could go to Milliken's Bend he could obtain a deed of the lot on which the church and priest's house are erected. If a priest could reside at the Bend and have his support there, he could build a church in Providence. Doyle will accept this entire mission. In Bayou Sara there are many scattered Catholics. Doyle...

Scope and Contents They arrived here on the day of his departure from the city. Dr. Flaget Dr. Faget ? was on board with him. Doyle's health has improved; the swelling is gradually leaving his feet. He has been able to walk to church although it is some distance from his boarding house. He was very kindly received by the family to whom he was recommended. Doyle could recommend it to any priests coming down here. Father Angelo Mascaroni talked of coming. Father Nicholas? Petesch, C.SS.R . is not much improved....

Scope and Contents Doyle received both of Blanc's letters and answered them from Bayou Sara. Not having heard as he cannot make permanent regulations until he hears from Blanc. Doyle will take this mission by himself a there is more to be done than on the other mission. The priests would not have duty or support. A church can be erected there if Milliken's Bend will support a priest while doing so. They are only waiting for Blanc's arrival to make arrangements regarding the church lot. Doyle called a meeting...

Scope and Contents Doyle arrived here the 18th and could not find a Catholic house to stop in or say Mass in town. He met Mr. Chisum, husband of the Catholic lady of whom Doyle spoke. She was a niece of Bishop Martin John Spalding Spaulding. She died here and her two children last summer. Her husband who is of no religion invited Doyle to his house where Doyle said Mass in the room he occupied for about a week. Then he found a German Catholic family about half a mile out of town where he since said Mass and...

Scope and Contents Doyle left the 13th on the Montgomery and arrived here Thursday. He first went to C.B. Minnis, Esquire, who expressed his pleasure at the opportunity for himself and family to attend Mass. The church is roofed in, the flooring laid. The windows were in but nearly all the glass is broken. The few Catholics here have become very lukewarm. The priest sent here last year spent the greater part of the time in sapping the foundations of religion. Last Sunday Doyle said Mass at Minnis' house and at...

Scope and Contents Doyle received Blanc's letter of January 4. He congratulates Blanc on the reception of the pallium, the account of which and his installation in St. Patrick's Church, Doyle read in one of the city papers. Yesterday Doyle opened the church for services for the first time. Some of their dissenting brethren have made application for instruction. The windows have been repaired, a temporary altar erected, and good benches made. The house for the priest is on the lot and nearly ready to live in....

Scope and Contents The bearer, Phillip Meahar, Esquire and lady are going down to the city. Doyle has not opened the church as yet. He says Mass at Mr. Minnis 's house and preaches at the school house. He has had only 5 communicants; one of them was Mrs. Briscoe Briscow from Richmond. He baptized 2 adult slaves and married them with the consent of their masters. Doyle does not think there are more than 12 Catholics in this parish. Many are now going down to the city to hear Jenny Lind sing and spend some...

Scope and Contents Both Blanc's letters have been received. As to the advice in the first, Doyle will not forget it; as to the last date of March 31 he can only give a brief outline of matters here. Mr. Minnis has ceased to do any more at the church or house till Mr. Morancy gives a title. Doyle has not received anything from the Catholics here but insults, Mr. Minnis and lady excepted. The first reception Doyle got from Morancy was that no priest was wanted here. Lately he has prevented all his family from...

Scope and Contents Doyle received Blanc's favor of the 8th and receives the advice with gratitude. He requests that Blanc suspend his judgment until he sees Mr. Minnis in whose house Doyle has lived since he came here. Blanc will hear from Minnis the situation of the place and how Doyle has been treated. Gratitude to Blanc and a feeling of duty have kept Doyle here as long as he has been. P.S. Blanc mentions Thomas Fitzwilliam 's name; he has caused all the trouble here. Doyle went to Fitzwilliam's house and...

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He supposes Blanc has received his letter from Baton Rouge. Will Blanc give him a dimissorial letter as he expects to leave as soon as possible. Doyle received Blanc's last favor in Baton Rouge. :: VI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Onahan's paper on the (Columbian) Catholic Congress was received. Had it come earlier, Father Doyle would have put it into the July "Catholic World." However, it will appear in the August issue. To have an official statement over Onahan's name will do a great deal of good.