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Scope and Contents They have a billing? from the ship Robert dated May 12 from Victor Marziou and Company of Havre for "B.S. 32 packages bells etc. weighing 7485 kilograms to be forwarded to Torin Father Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., Notre Dame, Indiana." If Blanc has the invoice he is to send it to Elder as the custom house requires it and the oath of the owner which should declare whether the articles are for a literary or benevolent incorporated institution and they may pass all or a portion free of duty. The...

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Enclosed is a check for $50, sent by Madame Maria Cutts, R.S.C. of Grand Coteau as a contribution to the Propagation of the Faith. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Elder encloses a check for $50 which is for the Ladies of the Sacred Heart at Grand Coteau and to whom Roussilon is to send his acknowledgement of its receipt for the Association of the Propagation of the Faith :: VI-1-g A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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They ask the honor of Blanc's presence at a meeting of the Directory of the Catholic Institute next Monday at the school of the Christian Brothers at 6 o'clock and at the lecture at 8 o'clock. They will be gratified if this notice is extended to the congregation at the Sunday Masses. :: VI-1-j A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Blanc will receive two boxes from the Ladies of the Sacred Heart at Grand Coteau containing clothing. The one marked "orphelines" is for the boys, that marked "orphelins" for the girls. There was a mistake in marking. :: VI-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Elder encloses a check for $245 sent by request of the Ladies of the Sacred Heart? at St. James to pay the enclosed amount of Father Noir no enclosures. :: VI-1-j A.L.S 1p. 4to.

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On the occasions lately he has failed to see Odin when he called. His object was to call attention to the property known as Seaman's Home. It is an immense building containing about 102 rooms finished in first rate style for an asylum or hospital. The building is for sale for $3500 or less. It is an opportunity to secure it at about one half of what it cost to build. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Elder encloses a check for $50, sent at the request of Madame A. Shannon, R.S.C.J. of Grand Coteau for the Propagation of the Faith. :: VI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Enclosed is their check for $50 sent by the Ladies of the Sacred Heart at Grand Coteau for the Association of the Propagation of the Faith :: VI-1-h A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Father Nicholas R. Young wrote on Purcell's recommendation to apply for mission. He mentions some scandal but does not give the nature of it. Elder will accept Young if Purcell recommends him. Yazoo City needs a priest. It has one advantage of being secluded. He will be thankful for any suggestions or information in regard to Young. P.S.—Young's letter says that Purcell would willingly retain him except that the Holy see requires or recommends a change of place. He could put Young in...

Scope and Contents Looking over some old papers he thought the enclosed no enclosure would be interesting to Leray. Some time ago he received a letter from a person expressing some anxiety about financial affairs. He made such a reply as he thought Leray would desire. Mention was made in the letter of Leray's not entering into the Board. Elder explained, as his own opinion, that it seemed very wise. He hopes he has not done any injury. Archbishop Joseph Sadoc Alemany of San Francisco has been informed by...

Scope and Contents Leray's of the 24th is received. Nothing has come from Rome either about Elder's destination or his successor. He wrote Cardinal John Simeoni in December that it would be better that Natchez be as soon as possible in charge of a titular bishop. If Bishop John Quinlan should feel any delicacy in acting, it would be well for Leray to waive all questions of delicacy and write at once to the Bishops of the Province. It is enough to know that the Holy See wishes names to be sent. Father Francis...

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He wrote Father Hudson that according to his recollection he read that either the husband of the woman or some other man boasted in a drunken spell how he had ruined a priest, Father Roman Weinzoepfel.

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Clipping concerning a circular issued by Elder to the priests of the diocese on the subject of blasphemy. :: II-5-g Newspaper clipping 1 column 10

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Elder asks Hudson if it was he who wrote about the case of Father Romain Weinzoepflen. Written in pencil —"It was J.F. E. who wrote" The letter was mislaid in traveling. If it did not come from Hudson perhaps he will know where it did come from. Hudson should transmit it to Elder. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 8vo

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Because of the great burdens that have been place on his shoulders by Pope Leo XIII are so great he has sought a suitable vicar to share them with him, and has found in Halley a suitable person. He therefore makes him his vicar-general for the English speaking people of the dioceses and confers on him the powers of vicar general which he enumerates. Signed by Fathe r Henry Moeller as secretary. :: II-5-f D.S. Latin 2pp. 4to

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Colonel Donn Piatt of Mac-o-cheek, Ohio, consents to be a Vice-President for the diocese of Cincinnati, and he will attend the Catholic Congress if possible. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Six cards of commemoration, giving date of birth, ordination date, date of consecration to Diocese of Natchez, and succession to Province of Cincinnati, and date of death, plus picture of Elder. II-5-g - Printed card - 2pp. - 6 copies - - 16mo. - {0}

Scope and Contents He is much pressed for time, getting ready to leave home tonight. He takes time to write a few words of sympathy on the loss of his grandfather. He knows how much he loved George and was loved in return. He knows George will say many prayers for his soul and hopes he woon will have the happiness of offering Holy Communion for him. He left a beautiful example for all his children and grandchildren in his good life, doing his duty to God and to his family and neighbors. He spent two days with...

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The Archbishop is unable to find anyone in his diocese that lives up to his high expectations and ideal in regard to writing a paper to be read at the Columbian Catholic Congress.

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Onahan's letter of the 10th received. The Archbishop never received his circular nor other mention of delegates to be sent.

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The Theological Seminary will open a week later to enable attendance at the (Columbian) Catholic Congress, according to Onahan's suggestion. The Archbishop shall have a list of delegates sent next week. He requests some 35 copies of programmes.

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Elder excuses the delayed reply in regard to Onahan's letter enclosing a grievance from a colored Cincinnati Catholic. He will inquire and see what may be done. He praises Onahan's work.

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Onahan's last communication received while the Archbishop was confined by sickness. He could name one person who would be of service but will inquire further about him.

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The Archbishop does not remember receiving a request to appoint a Congress Committee. He does not wish to name any one to do a paper for the Congress, since he knows of no competent person. He asks how many should be appointed for the Congress Committee, and what the duties shall be. Patrick Poland should be a member; he is able but unwilling to write a paper. P.S. Onahan is to send circulars and instructions in regard to the Catholic Education Exhibit.

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Patrick Poland of Cincinnati will serve as Vice-President from the diocese of Cincinnati to the American Catholic Congress. The Vicar General, John C. Albrinck is in charge of selecting other delegates. He is not prepared to give the names, since his work is more difficult than expected. Elder has asked him to hasten as much as possible. Albrinck's address is added. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents In addition to the name of Patrick Poland, Elder has also written to Colonel Donn Piatt, since Elder concludes that Onahan is willing to accept more than one Vice-President from one diocese. Donn Piatt's answer may not be received before the 12th, and Elder will telegraph, if favorable. The answer is expected tomorrow. Onahan is asked to publish the name, unless Donn Piatt, consents. Donn Piatt, a practical Catholic for several years, wrote editorials in his Before's magazine,...

Scope and Contents Odin's letter concerning a chaplain for the Washington Artillery was received. He designated Father Julian M. Guillou and gave Odin his address care of Honorable O. Luckett, Canton. He has not yet heard from him but he wrote just before, expressing his regret that, on account of the irregularity of the mails, Odin had been disappointed in the case of Colonel Augustine's Regiment and expressing his willingness to go wherever sent. He presumes he has already gone to join the artillery. Elder...

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He would be able to send Bishop Edwards Fenwick's vestment now but fears that his successors would object to his giving away the precious heirlooms of the diocese. Possibly in the change of circumstances the Catholic Historical Society might be preferred as a place of deposit and exhibition. He asks if Edwards would take them as loans subject to be recalled by the Diocese.

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On the 5th, Elder wrote in answer to Odin's of the 19th of last month which he received only on the 4th. He proposed that they take the English steamer first class. John B. Quegles desires his passage engaged also. Elder prefers that it be as late as possible; several pastors desire a visit before he goes and Elder does not like to leave during Lent. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.