Scope and Contents Comte de Richemont has been told by many persons, either American or familiar with American questions, that the number of citizens held to belong to not definite religious confession was very large. One said the most probable figure was 22 millions; another — an American — said 40 millions. Many different ideas seem to predominate about the mental situation of these millions: some believe them to remain faithful to the principal spiritual doctrines, even to the salvation by Christ; others...

Scope and Contents Richemont thanks Brownson for his kind letter, which he was unable to answer during his travels in the East. He received a copy of Richard Elliott's sketch of Father Gabriel Richard, is very much interested in the subject, and will return the sketch as soon as he has finished with it. He will be very happy to pay his tribute to the memory of the pioneer of religion and education in the West, and would appreciate Brownson's thanking Elliott for asking him to do so. He thanks Brownson for the...

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It was a condition of his coming to Corunna that the congregation should furnish the Priest's house, but even a threat to call their names from the pulpit did no good. He is preparing the children for First Communion and Confirmation. Instead of 76 only 21 showed up. The congregation of St. John' s is flourishing and the new church will be ready for consecration soon, as also the church at Maplegrove :: III-2-l A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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He is compelled to quit the Journal until the approbation of McMaster's Bishop appears on the front page. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Ridder has received McMaster's letter of the 18th. Instead of sending him the back numbers which his subscription entitles him to, he prefers that the current issues be sent him from the present time until February. He will make up the four months due him in that way instead of by the taking of back copies for which he has no particular use. When the time comes to renew his subscription for another year he will send the money in cash and in advance but unless he does so, McMaster is to...

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He encloses a poem, written by a friend of his, that he would like, to see published in the Freeman's Journal if McMaster deems it worthy., It was published in the Constitutional Union. He is a regular reader of, the Journal. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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$12.00 enclosed for subscriptions for: John Olick; David Rides; John Rides; Samuel Rides. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Rievers will leave there the first Sunday in June for Muskegon Dams and an island 14 miles from Muskegon inhabited by Indians and Canadians. Then to Black Creek, and back to Muskegon the 2nd Sunday in June; then to White Lake, Pentwater, Manistee, and Pere Marquette . It will take four weeks to visit these missions. The Muskegon congregation is in the most deplorable condition. A threat to leave scared the Catholics who are now flocking to confession. There has been no First Communion in ten...

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Father Celestine M. Frain of Redford, has just finished a mission, bringing many strayed sheep back to the fold. Rievers needs a permanent assistant to help care for so many missionplaces, which he lists. Catholics lose their faith for the want of a priest. He recalls the bishop's promise to send an assistant-priest. Over 100 children are in Sunday School, and a Catholic school is very much needed. Next Sunday there is an election of officers. :: III-2-l A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He would have written sooner, or have sent Father Theodore Hilarion Dressen to Detroit to present himself to Lefevere, but they had expected a letter from Father William Takken from day to day, until he heard Lefevere had not yet returned from the missions and he told Driessen to wait. Lefevere's return before he would go to Cumberland. Rievers knows Driessen; he is of respectable parentage, had been in England for some time. Rievers met him in Europe last winter, when he came to visit his...

Scope and Contents Rievers informs Lefevere of the trouble caused by some of the large French element in his parish. At the head of them is Lorranger, a saloon-keeper who had trouble with Father James Pulcher. Only about 11 of 2000 Canadian French have paid their pew rent. He preaches after Communion so they could leave. They tried to get up some clap-trap; Dr. Lamontagne was among them. Rievers speaks in English although he and Father William Takken both speak French. Most of the French have never requested...

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The allocation made for the diocese of Detroit was 7,000 francs. On January 8 he paid Father John De Neve of the American College of Louvain 1,400 francs leaving 5,600 francs. Lefevere can draw on him for that amount. L. Copy French :: III-2-l A.L.S., L. Copy French 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Yesterday Rievers explained to the French during Mass how things were managed, how the accounts stood -- $700 debts. After Mass some of the best members came and told him they never knew anything about the whole transaction. Mr. Lamontagne said they had just taken the course Rievers stated. They went to Detroit and got the consent of the Bishop to have their priest. They had written to Bishop L. Lafleche, of Three Rivers, who answered that he would send them a priest as soon as possible,...

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Riggs requests a copy of the index and title page for the last half year. He sends an account of the Bicentennial Military Mass at St. Mary's, Albany and the pilgrimage to Auriesville. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Bayley's welcome letter came. She will expect to see him in New York in the winter. Riley hears from Mrs. Mutter who has recently returned from Paris, that Crissy Jarvis? is as lovely as ever and apparently happy with Mrs. Haight, but still anxious about Antoinett and will probably on this account return in the Spring. The Dr. is expected in a short time. Riley hears that Sam is with Mr. Williams. Antoinett is boarding in town. She is greatly improved in her manners and the trials ...

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Riley encloses two newspaper clippings about Dawes and Foss. He wants McMaster to know the facts and to quote the statements contained in the clippings and would like his recommendation. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Riley proposes to do the excavation and the mason work and furnish all the requisite materials for the proposed Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Albany, New York for the sum of $7,500. :: I-1-i A.L.S.Photostat from Archdiocesan Archives of New York 1p. 8vo.

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Ring received Hudson's letter and his package of water of Lourdes. She and a friend have received relief from it. She sends one dollar to help build the church at Notre Dame and $2.50 for a subscription to the Ave Maria. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Hudson is thanked for what he sent through Miss Tynan and all he has done for the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes at the Oblate's novitiate. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Riordan thanks Hudson for the bound volume of the Ave Maria. He is traveling East and plans to go to Notre Dame before he returns to San Francisco. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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An invitation to the Consecration of Riordan as Coadjutor Bishop of San Francisco. :: X-2-l L. Printed 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents A letter from Eliza Allen Starr informs Riordan that Clarke has given up all hope of getting information from him for a biographical sketch of Bishop Thomas P. Foley . Riordan presumed Starr was taking care of the matter, but he apologizes for not helping Clarke earlier. Riordan has little to add to the article he sent Clarke from the Chicago papers. He would like to see the good, picus religious side of Foley's character made known. He gives examples of Foley's piety. After the fire,...

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The postal money order for $10 has been received for which they are thankful. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Riordan cannot understand why Hudson has not been receiving the Record. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He sends his thanks for the General Index to Brownson's Review . If Father Hudson comes across an odd number he should save it for Riordan. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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As members of Council of St. Andrew's church they complain of the scandalous conduct, due to strong drink of their pastor, Father Joseph Kindekens, especially during Holy Week, and last evening at the "Stations," and there was no Mass or services this morning. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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In reply to Hudson's letter of the 8th, Riorden informs Hudson that his publishers are in correspondence with an American firm about printing his book and until a reply is received, he cannot give a definite answer. If the firm does not agree to terms he will have "The Life" published in the Ave Maria, an excellent periodical. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo

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Riry asks Hudson if he knows where Riry can obtain a position teaching organ and piano in a Catholic Men's College. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Brother Risler of the College of St. Francis Xavier recommends Fernando Dorbesson, a member of the Chancel Choir of St. Francis Xavier College Church in New York City. Father William H. Carroll sends regards. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Father Joseph Durthaller, pastor of St. Joseph's Church died yesterday. Risler recommends him to Hudson's prayers. William Dorbesson has a sister who is Sister Marie Eugenie at St. Mary's and she cannot write to him. Dorbesson cannot understand why and asks Hudson to help him find out the reason. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.