Scope and Contents In answer to Clarke's of Dec. 21, he says that Bishop Rappe's status in Rome was higher than Clarke intimates after the Bishop's resignation. But by his own action, no formal appointment was ever made after Rappe's resignation. Quigley is so occupied at the moment it is not possible for him to make the statement he should make about that very grave affair. But in the near future he hopes to be able to do it. The other enclosure is not present. A.L.S. 1p. 4to. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 3pp....

Scope and Contents Lefevere's letter has afflicted Quigley exceedingly. He details his sufferings at Grattan, particularly from a Mr. Howard Giles. He is willing to abide by Father Francis Van Erp's strict inquiry as to his honesty. He lists money received from one source or another. He refers to Father Cornelius Moutard and Father Mary Paul Wehrle as witnesses to his proper behavior. After the arrival of the Vicar General Father Peter Kindekens? Quigley received no offerings. He asks Lefevere to take...

Scope and Contents Quigley is living at his sister's. His interview with Lefevere did not lead him to expect a mission from him so Quigley determined to seek elsewhere. He has transmitted the notes for the church of Gratten to Father Moutard. The few dollars he received for that purpose he has been compelled to spend in making the long journey but he left in Gratten, due by Thomas Mallone, $1.5 for which Mr. Talbot, the magistrate, has the note. Mr. Giles owes him $12.00. Together with the furniture he left in...

Scope and Contents He begs for the letter promised him when speaking to Lefevere at Grand Rapids. It is to be sent in care of Father McGauran of St. Patrick's, Quebec. Quigley wrote to Father James Hennessey on February 27 begging him to solicit an exeat for him but has received no answer. He intended to remain with his sister there for the winter but she is not able to entertain him. If he had his exeat he could say Mass there during the winter and then join some regular community. None is so helpless and...

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Quigley requests Hudson to send Express 25 copies of the "Ave Maria" and 100 copies of Pamphlet Form. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo

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Quin sends 45¢ as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. She lists the 15 contributors of the money. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12 mo

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It occurred to him that Professor Samuel F.B. Morse of telegraph fame might be a suitable for their presidential candidate. McMaster probably knows him personally while Quinn does not. He asks McMaster's opinion. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father John Murphy Farley, the Cardinal's Secretary, will deliver this letter and tell Clarke what Quinn intended had he not been forced to leave the city. It was proposed that an address of thanks on the part of the laity be sent to the Holy Father through Monsignor Cesare Roncetti . Quinn wants Clarke to prepare it and when translated and tastefully written, to obtain the names of a sufficient number, say twenty or thirty, as a committee for all. Farley will have it translated. The...

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Mrs. Quinn encloses $1.00 for the convent of Mount Carmel. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Father Quinon writes McMaster after a long delay. He praises McMaster's paper, calls him the American Venillot of journalism. Quinon has been continually ill since he saw McMaster in April 1875 and has tried to return to his parish in Denison Texas but is unable to do so. He has been to the Vichy hot springs but without result. When he tried to leave France in November 1875, he fell seriously ill and was sent to Marseilles since it has a better climate than Lyons. Quinon grew stronger...

Scope and Contents Quinon asks McMaster to publish a notice. A young man, Heinrich Bertel, of the 11th. U. S. infantry in Fort Griffin, Texas has not written to his parents, who run the Railroad Hotel in Grenoble, France. They are worried over him and wish the notice in the paper so that it may be read in Texas and some news sent to them. The man is 28 and speaks English, French, and German. The French are vitally interested in the American presidential elections and are wondering if the American republic...

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Quintero translated a story from the French and asked the publisher P.J. Kenedy, the best way of disposing of it. Kenedy advised sending it to Hudson for consideration, reserving the right to have it reproduced later by him in book form with other stories of hers. She understands remuneration is given to those whose stories are published. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Quirk submits an article for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Father Quirk encloses a postal order for $23, balance in full, and adds that the correct address should have been used to have spared much trouble. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

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R.C.M.Y. sends a Papal Bond to McMaster for the Pope. He asks that his name be withheld from the Journal as a contributor and his initials be used instead. As the hospital sisters are poor, he asks McMaster to send a Journal. McMaster notes: "Send 6 months". :: I-1-o A.L. letter incomplete 1p. 12mo.

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He asks Hudson if the Ave Maria is sent by a News Co. or direct from the office as the Dec. 18 and 25 issues are missing. He asks whether he may send the price of the "Scholastic Annual" for 1881 to Father Hudson. He is starting a club for Ave Maria subscribers :: X-2-f A. Postcard S. 32 mo.

Scope and Contents M. L. R. describes the observance of the devotion of the Nine First Fridays by the parishoners of St. Francis Xavier of Cincinnati. This devotion began in October 1876 and has just ended at the time of the report. On the day she wrote, the Novena ended with the imposing number of between 23 and 25 hundred Holy Communions. This devotion is not the result of a special retreat or mission but has continually been in evidence throughout the year. Father J. Walsh, S. J., who was appointed...

Scope and Contents Rabitte, wishes to know how much he owes McMaster for the Freeman's Journal. He paid McMaster's agent three dollars about three years ago. He believes he is the only subscriber to the Freeman in the city and if authorized by McMaster, might get more subscribers. He mentions the Catholic News of the city, stating the Catholics are few in number, and about half of them are converts. The Bishop is visiting Tuscaloosa at present, and the pastor Father William McDonough has been sent by the...

Scope and Contents Radamacher, when he received Clarke's letter last March with regard to a biographical sketch of Bishop James Whelan O.P., had started to refer Clarke to Whelan's Dominican Brethern to whom he retired in 1863. But he decided to wait and see what he could do. After a careful investigation of the Episcopal Archives, Rademacher can find nothing that Clarke could use. Gathering materials from among the people would be a rather disagreeable task as he was by no means favorably remembered. He...

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Will send the sermon he gave on the Feast of the Annunciation for publication in the Ave Maria. If you desire it for the publication I will send it soon as possible. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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Rafter regrets that he must discontinue his subscription to the Freeman's Journal because of the prohibition of the paper by Bishop Peter Joseph Baltes. He sends $1. to cover his account and will give the remainder to Mr. O'Brien, the agent. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Rafter has three classes of theology and two of Scripture; his professor of dogmatic is Father Edmund Dumont; of moral, Fathers James J. Pulsers and Ferdinand Moulaert; of scripture, Father Charles Van Kerckove and Father Lamy. A.L.S.

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Rafter is doing well in philosophy, and is enjoying good health., He is learning French but his accent amuses the people. He, acknowledges his indebtedness to Lefevere. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She requests that Hudson publish the enclosed sermon and poem in the Ave Maria along with correcting a prevailing erroneous opinion which states that Nano Nagle did not become a member of the Order she founded. She hopes that Brother Fidelis is enjoying good health. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 3pp. 32mo.

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Raleigh wishes McMasters' advice as to the most skilful and eminent surgeon in New York. Raleigh has been confined to his house since he last saw McMaster. Dr. Parker has been recommended, but he wishes to know McMasters' opinion. He asks that McMaster write him soon, as he is planning on going to Europe next week. He is accompanied by his wife and Mrs. Robert Fergus, and a Mrs. Huston, traveling with Mrs. Fergus. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Raleigh arrived in New York Tuesday but went to Philadelphia because of his leg which pained him on the journey, but he hopes to be well soon. His wife is in good health. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Ram finds that her manuscript entitled "The Sceptre and the Cell" has not reached her. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Ramot thanks Hudson for his favorable notice published in the Ave Maria of their Annual. :: X-3-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The Moss Engraving Company would like to have Hudson verify the receipt of a proof sent by mail, at the earliest date. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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If McMaster thinks the above would subserve the public interests, he may if he wishes, give it a place in his columns. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.