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Otis expresses sympathy for McMaster on the death of Mrs. McMaster, and assures him that both he and Miss Otis will remember him in the way Catholics love best. He is sorry that he could not act as pall-bearer, but considers himself highly honored to have been chosen as one. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 8pp. 12mo.

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O'Toole is pleased to meet Clarke's request with regard to notices of Bishop Thomas F. Hendricken. He has already gathered a good many papers and hopes to get some more in Providence. The death of his Bishop was a serious blow to O'Toole. He found himself as a stranger among strangers, but God's will be done. P.S. He will forward a batch of papers on Friday or Saturday. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He inquires about a cure in the State of Iowa because of use of the water of Lourdes, and devotion to the Immaculate Conception. He shall not forget his visit to Notre Dame; he sends his best respects to Father Thomas E. Walsh and others. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Owen sends some lines that Hudson printed years ago referring to his mother. God answered his prayers and Owen would like Hudson to find room for the enclosed in the Ave Maria. He would like a copy of that edition. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. crown 8vo.

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They have received 3 weeks ago the sum of 50 francs without further explanation. Thinking that this was his personal contribution towards the cost of the correspondence from Geneva they wish to make acknowledgment. :: I-1-o A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The writer acknowledges the receipt of 50 francs in McMaster's letter of Sept. 29. The address to the Holy Father with his letter will be sent on the morrow by special messenger. As to McMaster's offer to accept subscriptions for the Correspondance de Geneve, while thanking him, they must refuse because the "Correspondance" founded by Catholic committees of various countries is distributed free to newspapers and to bishops. It is true that they receive contributions and give extra...

Scope and Contents P. P. has no pecuniary interest in this matter at all, but wishes McMaster to republish an advertisement for the book, A Pearl Among the Virtues, printed by Murphy and Co. Both the author and translater have had the welfare of Christian youth in mind while working on this book and the work should be spread. P. is anxious that the notice be printed at this particular time in order to induce those who will be buying Christmas presents, to spend their money for such a useful and valuable...

Scope and Contents As the young men and women of his tribe have been educated in Catholic Schools at the Osage Mission in Kansas, his tribe unaminously desires Catholic schools. In the Treaty of 1865 the Osages demanded Catholic schools under the direction of Father John Schoemaker, but as yet none have been granted. Their petitions and delegations to Washington have been disregarded. They ask him to help place their petition before the government officers so that Catholic school teachers will be given to...

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This is a petition and letter to Secretary of Interior listing seven reasons why the Government should grant to the Osages the same privileges of self-government and control of their public funds as has been granted to the Cherokees, Creeks, Seminoles, Chickasaws, and Choctaws. :: I-2-e Printed copy 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents "Memoria con Sommario avanti la Sacra Congregatione Propaganda Fide per il parroco di Marshall contro il Vescovo di Detroit." Published in Rome. This is a statement of the case of the parish priest of Marshall, Michigan under Father Desiderius Callaert against Bishop Caspar Henry Borgess of Detroit. In the appendix of the book there are many documents about collections and letters between the Bishop and Callaert. This copy was given August 26, 1886 to Professor James F. Edwards by Father...

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Pack submits an article for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Page thanks McMaster for Bishop James Gibbons volume which he says supplies a great want in the Catholic literature of that day. The government is no longer the government of the fathers of the Republic, due to the malignant causes so evident in the decade from 1850-1860. The immediate problems of the next decade is for the people to replace the government with another without plunging the country into anarchy. The problem is to make the masses of people see this too, since, the...

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Paillasson came yesterday from St. Louis. The Bishop is well; Timon's father also. As Paillasson will leave New Madrid in a very short time the Bishop told him to send word to Timon in order to hasten the arrival of Father Louis Tucker to his new parish. If Tucker comes soon they might make an amicable arrangement regarding Paillasson's furniture; otherwise he will be obliged to have a public sale. He is unwilling to leave any debts behind. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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This letter will be brought by Mr. Delarodarie? with whose services Paillasson is very well pleased. All his contracts are completed and tomorrow they will begin the preparations. He hopes within a few days to have the framework up. He cannot make it as large as he would wish as he must build a little house for himself, and fence the grounds. He thinks he will be ready for All Saints Day; he hopes Timon will neglect nothing to fulfill his word. :: IV-3-k A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Timon's letter has been handed to Paillasson by W. Moseley. Paillasson would have been pleased to stay a little longer with Timon but his absence had been so long that he was ashamed to not run every risk for his flock. Moseley is accompanied by two young men who, he hopes, will return better after a few days retreat at Timon's. Bulton?'s sisters gave great trouble here. The Sisters of Loretto, to procure peace to their school, were obliged to pray the widow Bulton to not send her...

Scope and Contents It appears that Sister Eulalie Kelly, S.L. wants Beatrise here, but Mother Josephina Kelly, S.L. is opposed to it. Paillasson thinks none of them will obey Beatrise; however if she comes she is to be persuaded that his satisfaction will be greatest. Sister Agnes, S.L. will govern neither of them. They both speak of going and they both want to stay; they will not change their resolution before exhaustion. They have no will but their own. It is better to let them take their ...

Scope and Contents She wishes to give her opinion of the character and piety of Madame Alice Seymour and especially of her influence upon children. She believes that Madame Seymour has the faculty of drawing out young hearts. She has endeared herself to the Countess' elder daughters. She believes Madame Seymour to be a good Catholic and that she has never been a bad influence upon the children confided to her care. As Mother Mayer knows, Madame Seymour is a cultured and distinguished person and the...

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Palladino asks that the 3rd volume of Lives of the Deceased Bishops be sent to Bishop John B. Brondel. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Pallen apologizes for not expressing earlier his sincere thanks and gratification for the way Clarke personally honored him by his communication. Pallen will be much pleased in becoming a member of Clarke's organization for such worthy purposes. But Pallen's financial condition will not warrant his applying for membership in the United States Catholic Historical Society. He hopes to apply in the future. He will call on Clarke personally to find out more about the Society. He is a...

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Peter L. Foy tells Pallen that the papers for the coming Catholic Congress are to be forwarded to Brownson as the chairman of the Committee on Papers. Therefore he forwards, enclosed, his paper on Catholic American literature. He wishes to hear whether it arrives safely. :: III-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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A printed general letter from the Analecta Juris Pontificii—seeking new subscribers. The second page is a blank for the new subscriber. :: I-2-e Printed Circular 2pp. 8vo.

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She is sending an original article in the form of a three-act drama. The title is "The Martyr Prince'" taken from the life of Louis XVI and the Dauphin. It is suited to schools or the salon. Hudson may have it for a slight compensation. If not accepted Miss Palmer requests that the manuscripts be returned to her. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo

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Palmer has referred Clarke's of April 13 to Mr. H. R. Newberry, Charge d'Affaires, who no doubt will secure the desired information and send it to Clarke. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father Panzen has just returned and finds a copy of a communication sent to McMaster and signed by 8 priests who sent the telegram to Rome last month, expressing their wish for the definition of the dogma of the infallibility of the Pope. Panzen explains that he was not present at the time the dispatch was sent, but his neighbors very well knew his opinion, and signed his name for which he was very glad. He met some old fellow students, now priests, and they rebuked him for signing his...

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Panzer sends McMaster $41 of which $5 is for the Freeman's Journal. The Congregation of St. Joseph's has protested against the seizure of the Patrinoneum Petoi and is sending the remaining $36. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 12 mo

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Panzer sends McMaster $41 of which $5 is for the Freeman's Journal. The Congregation of St. Joseph's has protested against the seizure of the Patrinoneum Petoi and is sending the remaining $36. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 12 mo

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Papin thanks Hudson for his rememberance on Christmas morning and wishes him a happy New Year. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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Illness prevented Papin from going to Notre Dame to see Hudson. Papin received Hudson's note concerning Rene Papin, which she sent him and wrote him to come on immediately if he had no other situation. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She regrets that her unexpected departure from St. Mary's made it impossible for her to see Hudson. She would like to return to the quiet of St. Mary's and remain as long as she pleased but she is afraid that pleasure will be denied her should Mother Augusta be re-elected. She will accept Sister Aloysius' invitation and spend a week at Notre Dame. She has not decided what she will do with her son Rene next year, she would like to give him a few more years of schooling if she can afford...

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Papin heard from Sister Mary Eugenie, C.S.C. and she said Hudson came over to say mass every morning. Rene Papin is well and asks to be remembered. Papin asks to be remembered to her friends at St. Mary's. Elise Papin is now in her new home as well as Sophie Papin. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.