Scope and Contents Father Edward J. O'Brien asks him to communicate the following. A Mr. Hewitt, previously of Boston and friend of Bishop John Cheverus died and left $10,000 to the Catholic orphan asylum of New Haven. The will was accepted in court according to O'Brien who wishes him to tell the Bishop. He has been laying over between appointments with the intention of using Father Matthew Hart's permission to collect for the colored brothers. He is pleased that the Bishop's health is improving. :: I-1-c...

Scope and Contents In coming from Boston he called at Providence but found McFarland away. He intended to tell the Bishop that he had proposed to Father Keller what the Bishop had proposed. He recommended and he seemed to agree that the church of St. Peter in pencil St. John now held by Father Hugh Carmody would be suitable for their purpose. It would be easy to erect there a house for retreat and this would make a suitable place for a day college. O'Connor hopes the Bishop will be able to make the arrangement...

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O'Connor requests the third volume of "Lives Deceased Bishops". :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He requests that his address be changed from St. Peter's Church in Baltimore to Mount Savage, Md., his new residence. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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O'Conor thanks McMaster for his favor of August 17, 1865. He expects to remain in Caldwell, New York until September 1, 1865. When he returns to New York he expects to wait upon the gentleman named and he is looking forward to meeting him. The post office is not at this time "a favorite medium of communication." :: I-1-m A.L.S. 1pp. 12mo.

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Mrs. O'Conor will have a few friends at breakfast on Saturday at 12 noon. Mr. and Mrs. Butterfield and several of their bridal party whom Bayley met at Judge Roosevelt 's will be present. They would be much gratified by Bayley's presence. They would be glad to have him stop over until the convenient time for his return to Newark. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The same gentleman to whom Clarke formerly sent $500, expects another remittance to like amount. No reference should be made to O'Conor. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Clarke's name having been proposed, he is entitled to the use of the Law Institute Library. P.S. He trusts Semmes is in no longer. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He is impressed and in favor of Judge Moncrief's character. He, is a judge and a gentleman. O'Conor believes he is worthy of reelection, and shall be disappointed if he is defeated. Mr. O'Dowd tells him, McMaster would like to know his views on the subject and he takes, pleasure in stating them if they have any tendency to secure his favor, for the Judge. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 1pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Odin returned from Washington yesterday. He was pleased to see the Capital of the United States. Georgetown College is remarkable for size, location, and cleanliness. Father Thomas Mulledy accompanied Odin everywhere. Odin met Father August Jeanjean just arriving from New York. A priest from Lyons accompanied Jeanjean; he is destined to open a Seminary in Louisiana. Everybody had expected to salute Jeanjean as Bishop of the Indians, but they have been disappointed, Jeanjean ...

Scope and Contents Timon's letter was received. He sees with joy that Timon has finally begun to declare the word of God at St. Louis. Odin urges Timon to banish entirely the spirit of fear which disquiets him. St. Mary's Seminary seems to be on a good footing. Father Labadie has succeeded Timon as prefect of health. On Timon's return to the seminary he will live in his cell and consecrate all his time to sharpen his arms against the enemies of the Lord; he has not been given any function to fill. ...

Scope and Contents Mr. Alton could not undertake the building of their church. Mr. Johnson's house will occupy him until September and then he is to put a bridge over Cape Cruz. The Anabaptists, thanks to Mr. Green's instructions, have taken new courage and propose to build a meeting house. Timon is to try to make a contract with Valerio. Their chapel is absolutely too small. Mr. Gouvrier? from Louisiana has decided to settle at the Cape; he leaves today for Ste. Genevieve to buy the lots from Mrs. La...

Scope and Contents Messrs. Ellis and Cannon ask $5,000 for their steam mill. Mr. Mattingley offered them $4,000. They think they do not want to sell and that their aim is to scare them out. Mr. Leon stopped at the Cape and announced that the Spanish grants were confirmed. Timon would perhaps do well to ask to buy the Old Cape. It is entirely covered by woods and it would be easy to transfer it to the College if they ever build. Mr. Valerio has contracted for Dr. Gouvrier's house. Timon should give him ...

Scope and Contents Mr. Morauville gave Odin the different things Timon sent. Father Victor Paillasson left Tuesday morning. He will return to New Madrid to gather up his effects and will soon go back to St Louis to begin his novitiate at florissant. Odin believes Miller and Hall's land does not border there. Mr. Morton would like to buy it but not having the means he wishes Timon could help him buy it. Mr. Johnson has offered the land he bought from Evan Daugherty. He says it contains 82 acres. There are...

Scope and Contents Odin could have gone to the Barrens next but because of Easter he thinks he should put it off to Trinity. Mr. Jones will be satisfied with 450 piastres paid down for the lot. There is a frontage of 116 feet on Main Street and 180 on the other street. The wharf boat is coming along rapidly. It will be placed near their house. Mr. Ellis is opposed to its being put above the Bayou. Mr. Gordon? has come back and is preparing to build a warehouse, tavern, etc. Mr. Mattingly would like the...

Scope and Contents Maxy? Block has a 10 acre lot joining Mr. Ellis' cornfield. He will sell it for $100 down and $100 in one year. There is no cheaper bargain. Block says it is a handsome and rich piece of land, within 20 yards from a big spring. The well at last is finished; it contains 5 or 6 feet of excellent water. Odin has had to borrow $30 to pay the man who dug it. 2,000 bricks were required to wall it up; Mr. Juden charged $12 for them. The hauling of the bricks and rocks cost $12 more; the total...

Scope and Contents At Rome Odin made the acquaintance of the Baroness de Milange, a French lady exiled on account of her attachment to the royal family. She has a land claim to get confirmed in Arkansan territory. She asks Odin to beg Timon to see who could be entrusted with that business. Mr. Kane of Kaskaskias might do it. The letter of attorney is sent to Timon to delegate whom he chooses. The Baroness is in poor circumstances on account of the revolution. She has always been at the head of all good ...

Scope and Contents Odin has written a great many letters to Timon and to Bishop Joseph Rosati and received only a few lines that Father Jean-Baptiste Tornatore, C.M. wrote in May. He continues to occupy himself for the good of their Congregation Vincentians and religion in Missouri. Their confreres of Poland have promised2 or 3 priest, he will obtain a very good one from Piedmont and 2 novices; probably a few from Spain and France. The great mixture in their seminary is apt to dissatisfy the minds...

Scope and Contents In his last letter to their Superior, Father John Baptist Tornatore C.M., Odin promised to write to Timon. He had to visit their seminary at Amiens and college at Mont Didier at the request of their Superior General. The seminary of Amiens was built by the Vincentians some time before the French Revolution. It is superior to any of the kind in France. It accommodates 300 students. It surpasses everything even at Lyons. Odin spoke a great deal to the Bishop of Amiens, the priests, and...

Scope and Contents Yesterday Odin received Timon's letter of August 23 and regrets that his letter did not reach New York before Timon's departure. He will tell Father John Power to forward them to Timon. Bishop Joseph Rosati came here last Sunday week. He has gone to visit Father Francis Cellini, C. M. at St. Michael. Cellini is sick. Their new church St. Mary's, Barrens will be consecrated on October 29 and that of St. Genevieve on the following Sunday. Odin has hurried the workmen and Rosati told him ...

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Odin is here to say goodbye to Father Peter Vergani, C.M.. Bishop Joseph Rosati, C.M. wrote to have him come down. The bishop's letter tells the good news that Father Leon De Neckere, C.M. has been named his coadjutor. He is called to Rome for the imposition of hands. The bishop's return will not be until around Pentecost. He urges completion of the bakery. Timon is to ask Michael Butcher to come as soon as he can. :: IV-3-i A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Bernard Layton needs a small sum of money which Odin feels he should lend him. Odin lacks 4 piastres which Timon's brother advanced him. Odin begs Timon to reimburse the brother and when Layton repays, Odin will send it to the seminary. If Mr. Sandford Paul V. Sanford? goes to the seminary Odin asks Timon to talk to him about Ralph? Daugherty; Odin believes it would be good to make a final ruling. Father Joseph Paquin, C.M. will doubtless have told Timon that Mrs. Abel is offering ...

Scope and Contents O'Donahue writes McMaster concerning a petition, signed by himself and the Catholic Clergy and some of the laity of St. John's Parish, to incorporate St. Johns parish school in the common school system of Indianapolis. The petition provided that the same teachers, Brothers of the Sacred Heart, were to continue in charge of the school and that the parish would still retain the building as its own property. It was also agreed that during school hours, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. no religious...

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O'Donnel has been requested by a very sincere friend to ask McMaster what he should do with a large sum of gold. He has great confidence in McMaster's judgment, and he wishes his advice on this matter. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 1pp. 12mo.

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She asks about the terms of subscribing to the Ave. She is a public school teacher. Mayport is a small town and the pastor visits them only once a month. She offers her services as a contributor. There have been many good writers in her family. Charles J. Kickham was a relative of her father. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 4 pp. 12mo.

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The healthy state of the Sodality suggests that he remind McFarland that he has not written. Father George Flaut is the Director this year. They have purchased an album for the members. He quotes for McFarland the rules for the non-resident members. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Enclosed are some verses for the Ave Maria by Virginia C. Arnold. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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He sends McMaster $5.20 of which $2.50 goes to his credit and the balance to the credit of Charles O'Donnell. Charles cannot continue the Journal, but he will as long as McMaster publishes it. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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After reading the story "Two Tramps" in the Ave Maria, she thought she could corroborate some of what the author had to say. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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O'Donnell delayed hoping that the request would be granted and that she could show her gratitude by donating $1000 toward the raising of the Statue of Our Blessed Mother to the dome. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.