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He has obtained for Edwards' collection a mitre of the late John W. Shannahan Shannaghan bp. of Harrisburgh, Pennsylvania. He forwards it by mail. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He expresses his thanks for the kind remembrance of his "boys". He sends a photo of Mgr. Corcoran.

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He writes concerning the badge Edwards sent for St. Michael's Jr. Pioneer Corps. The drill was won by John J.Mckee. There is a falling off in the corps. Mr. Thomas Downing is leaving them and the rest are disquited over that. Hanagan asks Edwards to write to Downing not to leave and to bring back the boys who left.

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He was sorry for all the uneasiness about Edwards' articles. Mr. Riley forwarded the box. Hanagan was on his vacation last week so he did not write. He was at a funeral when Father Regan called. :: XI-1-e A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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He has been waiting anxiously to hear if the photo of his Grace would be suitable for the purpose. All think the one he sent the best. The report of the delegates to the Notre Dame convention have inspired their members to renewed efforts in behalf of total abstinence. The boys of the pioneer corps consider the few days spent at Notre Dame the happiest of their lives. He will forward some rosaries to be blessed by Father Sorin or Walsh. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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He delayed answering in order to send what Edwards asked for. One of the sisters has great influence with Father M. J. McBride, the administrator of Harrisburg; he promised to bring one of the mitres down to her, but he has not yet put in his appearance. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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McMaster's letter of the 25th has been received but could not be answered before this time, and the article has also arrived. He extends an invitation for McMaster to visit him whenever he can free himself from the dust of the city. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Hand thanks Hudson for the reading matter that he sent to the House of Correction via Eden Hall Father Peter Quinn . Quinn has transferred to St. James' Parish. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Mrs. Handlin reports the miraculous cure of a sore on her foot, which all other remedies had failed to cure. On Sept 17, 1874 she applied a drop of the Lourdes water, and in the morning was able to wear a shoe. Since that time her foot has not pained her, and the sore is healing rapidly. A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo. The second enclosure:

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This letter, admittedly written by Father Smyth, is a revision of Mrs. Handlin's letter, above. It repeats the substance of Mrs. Handlin's letter, attempting to phrase it in better English. :: I-2-a copy 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents As editor of the Alabama Beacon, he will use the first, opportunity to publish a prospectus of the Freeman's Journal. He has, come in contact with the paper through Mr. B _____ O'Donnell and, has formed a most favorable opinion of McMaster's independent, manner in advocating sound constitutional principles and defending the, South against the slanders of her enemies. As soon as regular mail, facilities are obtained, he shall forward his paper regularly, and shall, be pleased to have...

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He thanks Edwards many times for the souvenir cards. His Mother sends cordial greetings. They hope he is feeling all the better for his trip to St. Joe. In about two weeks they will be in Aiken, S.C. Edwards must write often. :: XI-2-j Postcard, signed

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She hopes Edwards will pardon her delay in acknowledging the receipt of the rosaries. They are all so thank ful for them. John Hanley is going to St. Anglea's Academy and quite serious at his books. Spending the severe winter months in a southern climate saves one's vitality. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 4pp.

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She was in St. Louis and had delightful weather. She regretted to hear of Edwards' illness and hopes he will not feel serious effects from the stroke. Lizzie has the grippe. John is well and gaining weight. She saw Mr. Kinsella's family while she was in St. Louis. They have a beautiful home opposite where the new cathedral is being built. :: XI-2-k A.L.S. 4pp.

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They were pleased to hear the good news that Edwards is improving. This has been a long sickness for Edwards; with Spring he should improve more rapidly. :: XI-2-k Postcard, signed

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She takes the liberty of writing him in regard to a poor boy who is desirous of studying for the priesthood. She heard that at Notre Dame such boys were taken free of charge. Her husband's nephews, Will and Dalton Kinsella are attending Notre Dame. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 1p.

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She regrets that she will be unable to attend the Commencement; she does not feel equal to the trip. Edwards' writing indicates a slow improvement in his condition. She hopes his health will soon be restored. Ere long, they will all come to see him. :: XI-2-k A.L.S. 2pp.

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Pardon her delay, she was packing and making preparations to go south. She expects to leave for Aiken, S.Carolina. Lizzie asked her to thank Edwards for the invitation. It was kind of Edwards to have the rosaries made. She was sorry to hear the sodium phosphate was a failure; she gives an address. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 4pp.

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Hanlon sends lists of names, by order of Bishop Francis McNeirny of prominent Catholics from the diocese of Albany, for the Convention. Enclosures:

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Hanly and Mrs. Hanly are grateful for the pictures of the Blessed Mother and the Crucifixes that Hudson sent. Brother Jarlath is doing nicely in Brooklyn. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Hannam submits an article for the Ave Maria. She first heard of the Ave Maria through Sister Louis of the Ursuline Convent at Thurles, Ireland, who suggested Hannam send an article. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Dr. Hannan asks that McMaster accept the enclosed little volume, and if he thinks it worthy of notice, to give it the author a word of encouragement in the next issue of his paper Freeman's Journal. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The fare and one third certificate plan has been granted to the delegates to the American Catholic Congress. Railroad Correspondence. :: IX-1-a Printed 1p. 8vo.

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He cannot find any other numbers of the Review. If he finds any he will send them

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Some of the city priests are to dine with Hanin on Friday. Edwards will please them with his presence. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Hannin does not see why Father E.M. O'Callaghan objects to the decision of the ecclesiastical court and refuses to sign the for of retraction decreed by it. He has been asking for a trial ever since his suspension and writing to the priests of the diocese and the bishops of the province asking for a trial. If he does not sign now the retraction, it is because he is of such a contumacious disposition. He wants to quibble and knew before publishing that form of retraction that it would not be...

Scope and Contents Being away from home he did not receive Purcell's letter until yesterday. He was right in anticipating a visit to Purcell by Father J. Monaghan and his contractor, and knowing what their object would be he visited Purcell last week. He assures Purcell that things are not as they represented, he having refrained from tiring Purcell with the details during his visit. Knowing that Purcell is troubled with such complaints he would rather go to see Purcell in Cincinnati than write out a lengthy...

Scope and Contents Hannin read with pleasure Purcell's article in the Telegraph. It has done the cause much good since the parties had represented that they had Purcell's approval. Knowing that these statements were false Hannin had taken steps to contradict them but had not mentioned the matter to Purcell. The clique have caused much trouble and are banded together to prevent the authority of the diocese from interfering with any one of them, no matter what might be the cause. Thus they made their affidavits...

Scope and Contents Hannin tells Purcell that he promised to be with them a Sunday in August and asks that Purcell set the day. Some priests of the diocese wish to sell property given for the benefit of their respective churches, and Hannin wants to know if he has to get a special permission from Rome. To answer some editorials in the Cleveland press concerning the difficulties at St. Bridget's, Hannin published an article in the Cleveland Herald which he sends Purcell. Purcell will be pleased to learn that no...

Scope and Contents Bishop Amadeus Rappe left there Thursday, and on being telegraphed Hannin came this morning. There is considerable talk about the bishop's departure, which he thinks it will last only a few days. If the priest of both parties keep quiet, the people will do so too. The German priests held a meeting Thursday night and sent two priests to see Purcell. Hannin has held himself aloof and will have nothing to do with petitions etc. If both parties will be moderate it is unnecessary to say what the...