Scope and Contents Orestes has not heard from his brother for a long time but has received volume 19 of Brownson's Works. He hopes the publishing project is doing well financially, and that Henry's health and that of his family is good. He is very anxious to hear from Henry. His son John Brownson is now a Doctor and living in town with his family of six. His daughter Mary Brownson is in Denver, SallyBrownson teaching school a few miles away, Ned Brownson in the Wisconsin pineries with his wife and two...

Scope and Contents Orestes congratulates Henry on his LL. D. from Notre Dame and Philip Brownson for his record in studies, as seen in the Notre Dame Catalogue. His own son John Brownson is doing very well as a doctor; his farm is not doing well because of drought and he will have to teach school another year, for times are very hard. His son Charley goes to school with him and is very good in mathematics, his daughters Sarah and Annie teaching, Lon and Rosa at home. Charley is as fiery as his grandfather...

Scope and Contents Henry's kindness in sending the account of the flag raising at the Brownson school is duly appreciated. Orestes has been on the point of writing several times since Henry left; but as he takes up his pen, he sees Henry before him again, and no pen scratching can compensate for the pleasure of his visit, and he can only ask when will he come again. He supposes Henry will soon be off for the Catholic Congress, as he sees notices of him in its connection from time to time. Orestes trusts all...

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Orestes is very grateful for the Souvenir Volume of the Catholic Congress and is delighted with it. He is pleased to see that Henry has done more than his share of the work and has upheld the Brownson name. Their father Orestes A. Brownson would be pleased with the work of the Congress. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Henry's kind letter made Orestes' birthday very happy. They are all delighted at the prospect of a visit from Henry and Cousin Sarah. It will be in no way inconvenient. They have the Jesuits here now, and they all were at Holy Communion this morning. Everyone is well; Orestes' Chess Journal prospers a little; and things go well on the farm. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 6pp. 32mo.

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Orestes is always happy to hear from Henry and gives him news of his children—Charley, John, Sarah, Lou, Ann, and Ned—and their children. His son John has, after a struggle, achieved a successful practice in Dubuque. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Christmas is past and although Orestes is unable to show his love and remembrance of Henry and his family, he is not to doubt them. One of the great wonders of the past and present Orestes finds in the views of Archbishop John Ireland upon the non-sectarian education of children, in which he takes almost exactly the same stand as Orestes took in his controversy with Bishop John Hennessy here 20 or more years ago. The Faribault school arrangements are exactly what Orestes made at Iowa City,...

Scope and Contents Mrs. Brownson has been informed by Henry that his mother-in-law, Mrs. Van Dyke, has passed away Because of the vindicxtive spirit of the Southerners, Henry's mother hopes that he and Fifine will leave the South by Christmas. Brownson is too sick to express anxiety over others and is now unable to walk a step. For the past few days he has suffered greatly and his appetite has become very poor. Dr. Hewit is the only one left to attend him since Dr. Grier has given up his practice. Brownson...

Scope and Contents Brownson received Henry's letter of the 25 inst. and was glad to learn that everything was going on as usual. Not knowing what train his son would take Brownson was unable to see him off at the depot. He has since been very busy, working very hard for small pay. He has written two articles and a literary notice of a new batch of Muklbach books, two articles for the Ave Maria and a complement for the Tablet. He has seen and spoken with Father Isaac T Hecker and although there is not precise...

Scope and Contents If nothing now unforseen and unanticipated occurs to prevent him, Brownson shall leave New York for Detroit on Thursday the 27 inst. by the afternoon express train. The time it leaves New York he knows not, but believes it is 5 P.M. though it is possible he may leave by the 8 a.m. express, which fact he will let Henry know by writing. Brownson intends making a visit of two or three weeks, but not so long if extra expense is involved. Brownson comes from necessity ? and drinks no wine, beer...

Scope and Contents Brownson has only caught up with his work so as to find time to write Henry without feeling himself hurried. To write for the Tablet once a week, for the Ave Maria once in two weeks, and the Catholic World once a month keeps him somewhat busy. He has concluded not to revive the Review, but if able he will prepare some volumes of essays from what he has already written. Brownson's health since his return has been pretty much as it was in Detroit. He feels pretty well most of the time, if he...

Scope and Contents Brownson has not written Henry because he expected Mrs. Brownson to answer his last letter. Also because his right hand is rapidly becoming partially disabled and he has avoided writing any more than he can help. His general health is pretty good excepting for the forefinger of his right hand. Henry's mother is better for her trip. She was absent nearly six weeks. Sarah Brownson is nearly recovered. Brownson is sorry Henry has been ill but is glad he is getting better. Oatmeal is excellent...

Scope and Contents Brownson was much pleased to receive a letter from Fifine. He has suffered a good deal from his eyes and from the rheumatic gout enlarging and stiffening the joints of the fingers of his right hand, mainly due to writing too much. But a little rest will make them to recover. He is to continue his connection with the Tablet and to be paid $20, an income of $5 a week, still too little. Father Isaac T. Hecker and he have come to a good understanding, though he is inclined to think Hecker has...

Scope and Contents This is the first day Brownson has been able to write since he wrote Henry last. His hand and wrist are not yet well, but are better. Brownson congratulates Henry and Fifine on the birth of another son and himself on the accession of another to his list of grandchildren. He hopes the mother has recovered, or is at least doing well. He thanks Henry for the name but he hopes Henry has given him another by which he will habitually call him. Brownson only wants the name kept up in the family. He...

Scope and Contents Edward gave no reason to Brownson for leaving except that he did not like the place however it is said that he gave his family another reason. which Brownson will not repeat because of his refusal to believe it. Henry is asked to write and explain the reason. The Radicals have made a clean sweep, and will be even stronger in the next Congress but Brownson does not believe that Butler will carry through his programme. The Constitutional Amendment will probably be insisted on and although...

Scope and Contents The Adjutant-General has informed Brownson that the Secretary refused Henry's leave of absence. Brownson has not heard from Henry since he left home and does not know whether he is at Fort Warren or not. He is just recovering from a fit of gout. The day of writing is the anniversary of Mrs. Brownson's baptism and she is at Mass. The Brownson's are hosts to an actress, Mrs. Sally Brownson Goodrich Thayer, a cousin of Henrys, and a person who is intelligent and free from an engagement. She was...

Scope and Contents Henry's failure to write has caused great uneasiness in the Brownson family especially since he was still ill upon leaving home. Brownson has received a copy of the Pittsburgh Progress of the seventh, post marked Washington, D.C. the 15th of April which he supposed was from his son. He thinks Henry must have written home and that the fault lies in the Elizabeth post office which is poorly managed. Henry is urged to write immediately upon receiving this letter which is short because of the...

Scope and Contents Brownson informs his son that it is hard to say which course to follow. He believes that Congress will master out all those who are waiting orders at home. If Frank is in such a spot, he is liable to be called anytime. If mustered out of service, he is likely to receive $40.00 per month pension. Brownson wishes his son were out of the service and believes Detroit is his best location. He should go in partners with his brother-in-law or with someone who is already established in business, at...

Scope and Contents Henry's mother has received his letter of the 28th. Brownson had been told by Father Remigius Tellier that Ed. Oaksmith had left the novitiate and gone to college in Paris, but infers from Henry's letter that he is still there with him and Henry is asked by Brownson to make him his affectionate remonstrances. Brownson was too busy with his Review to answer Henry's letter of Aug. 8. Brownson finished Mr. Ward's philosophical introduction to his Treatise on Nature and Grace just on the...

Scope and Contents Brownson, greatly relieved that Henry has escaped death in a recent battle, asks him to write at his earliest opportunity concerning the wounds he received and which Henry dismissed as light in his letter of the 4th inst. Brownson declared his gratitude to God to whom he had several Masses offered for Henry's protection. He is hardly less grateful that Henry has done his duty as an American officer and that none of his guns were lost. Despite the fact that the correspondents made no mention...

Scope and Contents Brownson sends this letter in care of Mr. Swinton, who visits the army camps arranging Times' Correspondence. Brownson urges Henry to treat him with great kindness. He has a letter from Ned, informing him of Henry's merits as an army officer and in which Ned asks his Father to secure a Star for Henry. Brownson can do nothing until Congress meets and then he will not ask Stanton whom he now considers a nobody. He regards the battle of Antietam as indecisive. General McClellan has no great...

Scope and Contents Brownson thanks Henry for the birthday present he sent him through his brother Ned and quotes the postmaster Major Leslie in regard to the government's lack of funds. General Burnside's failure has deeply grieved and chagrined Brownson but he retains his confidence in him and the whole army. Burnside's recent letter to Halleck puts a better face on the gloomy situation and assumes the whole responsibility. Burnside's proferred resignation is straightforward and manly but Brownson fears it...

Scope and Contents Brownson acknowledges Henry's note and concludes that, since he made no mention of the fact, his health must be better. He is pleased that his son has comfortable quarters and anticipates occupying them with him next summer. Mr. Smith's death has pained Brownson inasmuch as they were both old friends. Brownson is anxious to learn whether he became a Catholic before his death, whether Mrs. Smith still lives in the old place, and whether she was left well-off. Henry is asked to offer his...

Scope and Contents Brownson congratulates Henry and Fifine on the birth of a son and on his baptism. He hopes and prays that Fifine is well. If Henry is ordered away or is already away on Indian or any other service, he is to let his father know immediately that he may try to have the order stayed or countermanded. Mrs. Eleonor Sherman is Brownson's very dear friend. The operation that Brownson underwent on his toe nail brought about a return of his old enemy but not in very great rage. Mrs. Brownson is...

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Brownson tells Henry that he has been expecting him home on December 7, Thanksgiving Day, and that he will be grieved if the latter is not able to come. Sarah's presence should not be reason for keeping Henry away since Brownson is of the opinion that being home has cured her of some follies. Brownson has converted his office into a sleeping room. Henry is again asked to come and keep Thanksgiving Day with the family. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Brownson has for some time been expecting to receive the papers from Henry which will enable the latter to sell the horses and he hopes it is not too late. He is disappointed that his son did not come home. The senate has returned the brevets to the Secretary of war to be submitted to a Board for examination but Henry should have no apprehension because of his distinguished and meritorious services in the field. Brownson is displeased over the turn of events in Washington. Both parties seem...

Scope and Contents Neuralgia, rheumatism and gout have prevented Brownson from answering Henry's letter sooner. He is unable to lie in bed or sit at a desk without great pain and is much worse than when Henry and Fifine were there. He seems to be slowly getting better though it seems that his brain is being affected since he is unable to pursue a connected train of thought. Mrs. Brownson received a letter from Henry and is enclosing Brownson's letter in her reply. Both Henry and Fifine like Atlanta and are not...

Scope and Contents Brownson is answering Henry's request for one hundred dollars and asks that the latter replace the money at the time mentioned, inasmuch as illness has prevented Brownson from earning as much as before. The rheumatism has not left Brownson's neck but his head is much better and he can think as well as usual. He wrote an article on the previous day for the Ave Maria and is about to begin one for the Catholic World on the Present State of Philosophy. Brownson diverges more each day from Father...

Scope and Contents Brownson, thanks Henry for his letter and is very happy about the fine condition of his health. Fifine was given a full account of Brownson's illness and although he is still improving, nevertheless, his knee and ankle joints are still weak. Grant and Colfax got through although the Democrats made large gains in the House of Representatives. This is a good condition inasmuch it will hold the extreme radicals in check and at the same time not impede legislation but restrain Congressional...

Scope and Contents A sore wrist prevented Brownson from writing sooner to his son. He hopes that Fifine, Henry and the baby are getting on well but since he has not heard from Fifine in same time he is afraid that his letter to her, when Henry was in Virginia, was not taken in good part. Chicago is a better place than Detroit to practise law but is by no means a better place to live, especially for a Catholic. Society, especially the Catholic society, is far less refined but if Fifine can bear it Henry should...