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Eldridge informs Lefevere that the Senate passed the bill that day to amend the "act to authorize the sale of certain lands on Macon Reserve ". They had a struggle but after some discussion, a majority of two-thirds of the members voted for the bill. Senator George R. Griswold also gave the bill his support. :: III-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He encloses a check on the Citizens Bank for $25 by request of Madame Amelie? Jouve, R.S.H., superioress of the Convent at Grand Coteau, for alms. :: VI-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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As rector of St. Xavier College, Elet attests that Peter Cheri Noguez has been a student for two years and is worthy of being admitted among the candidates for the priesthood. :: V-5-e A.L.S. Latin 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Several days ago, Elet sent to St. Louis a box containing the bust of the Saintly Bishop Benedict Joseph Flaget, asking the Rector to place it in charge of the priests who will accompany the Louisiana students to their homes, at the beginning of vacation. Elet has no doubt that Father J. de Blieck, S.J. rector at Cincinnati, has already explained the error of the procurator in the bill sent for Peter Cheri Nogué . Elet would be very sorry to have anyone of this Province displease Blanc whose...

Scope and Contents Elet should have answered Blanc's letter of July 28 a long time ago but he has been so busy with the resuming of classes that without the presence of Peter Cheri Nogues he would have forgotten his duty of politeness. Surprised as he was to see Nogues here on his return from St. Louis, he was not sorry. His example is good among the students and for this alone Elet would admit him for $100 instead of 163. Nogues studies hard; Elet does not doubt he will make a good priest. There is no danger...

Scope and Contents Elet cannot let Father John B. Duerinck go without a few words to Blanc. He is held here for the seventh year. He has many consolations for they do not lack good students. On December 3 their Bishop gave Holy Communion to 82. Peter Cheri Noguez is an example of sincere piety; he is solid and modest. He does very well in his studies, except in Greek. It would be better for him to study German instead of French. Duerinck will tell Blanc the rest. Enclosed is a bulletin on Nogues' studies at...

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An account of Peter Cheri Noguè ' scholastic standing at St. Xavier's for January, February and March. Elet wishes Blanc a happy Easter. :: V-5-g Printed Form S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Elet received Blanc's letter of May 30. The reasons Blanc gives for discontinuing to pay Peter Cheri Noguès' expenses anywhere except in the seminary at La Fourche admits of no reply. Elet is sorry for what Blanc's diocese will lose if Noguès decides to apply to some other bishop. Bishop John Baptist Purcell would receive him with open arms. Noguès is solidly virtuous, with much talent for preaching. Fathers Francis X. D'hoop, S.J. and Francis X. Kalcher, S. J. are installed at Chillicothe...

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Sick for 2 ½ years, unable to leave his room for 3 weeks, unable to work, he is in destitute circumstances. Through the kindness of some ladies, his wife gets material from which she makes gentlemen's shirts, which they sell, and the profit is the only source of sustenance. He sends 3 shirts to the bishop; he asks Lefevere to buy them for $14.00 which will give him and his wife new life and hope. :: III-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He desires information relative to joining General Miguel Miramon in Mexico. He has served in the army of the United States since May 1861. He would willingly join in relieving Mexico of a usurper should the inducement be commensurate to the undertaking. :: VI-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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She received his kind presents and will try to do justice to the little volume by attentively perusing it. Her health is restored., P.S. She sends half of the large Yankee onion seed and some of the common. Mr. Elis sends respects. :: IV-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Sister Benedict died this morning. According to her promise to Sister Benedict, Sister Elizabeth hastens to inform Edwards. Mother Augusta was elected Mother General; MotherGenevieve, Superior; M. Annuciata in charge of the Academy; M. Colette, Stewardess; M. Prapedes, Mistress of Novices. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Sr. Elizabeth received the enclosed from Sister Mary Gonzales Coyle, which she wished Hudson to read. No Enclosure :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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An envelope addressed to Hudson. :: X-3-g Envelope 1p. 32mo.

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The vows of Sister Elizabeth of St. Agnes as an Ursuline :: VI-1-m D.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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The final profession of her vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience as a member of the Ursulines . In the papers of Archbishop John Mary Odin . :: VI-2-n A.D.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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Her mind for the last week has been entirely taken up with Edwards' great bereavement. Our dear Lord will comfort him. Edwards' many friends at St. Mary's send their regards. Ten Sisters from Notre Dame go to Calcutta India. She hopes Edwards saw the palaces built by Frederick at Pottsdam.

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Sister Elizabeth has just received Sister Cecilia's Ave Maria and sees that her grandmother's name was misspelled. It should be: Harriet Anne Redman . Hudson should correct it. Her grandmother loved all. God's will be done. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

Scope and Contents Laura Fendrick's father died on the 25th. Sister M. Denedict, C.S.C. is again ill in the infirmary; there can be little hope of recovery. Mrs. Arthur Stace has been dangerously ill, but is better. They are moving into their new house, driven out by the Academic students. The whole country has suffered, devastated homes and crops and a plenitude of rain. Their retreat begins next Sunday. Thomas Ewing Sherman, S.J., will be ordained next Sunday in the Jesuit's Chapel. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 3pp....

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Elliot thanks Hudson for Professor Arthur Stace's article. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Father Elliot wishes to know whether Brownson's father Orestes A. Brownson was ever a resident member of the Brook Farm Community. In writing the life of Father Isaac T. Hecker that question comes up and Dr. Brownson is mentioned as one of its founders. He does not himself refer to it in The Convert, nor does Father Elliot know where else to look in his writings. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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His son Thomas R. who represents K.W. Hexter and Co. of Cleveland is desirous of obtaining an order from Mr. Fenton in his line. It occurred to Elliot to ask Edwards to speak a good word in his behalf. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 1p.

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Remembering his promise, he has copied the notice of the career of Father Michael E. Shawe as published in the New York Freeman in Jan. 1881, also the obituary published in Detroit Catholic Vindicator, May 14, 1853. He sends also a miniature of Father Shawe taken during his residence in Indiana. With some regret he sends autograph letters of Bishop Simon G. Brute. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Believing they will be able to commence their church sometime in November, they beg Blanc's attendance at the laying of the cornerstone either in November or December. Elliot intends to rear a Gothic church for about $30,000. He is sure a they can raise 10 to $15,000 this Winter and hopes Blanc will see that they obtain at least $5000 more from the Associations of France and Vienna. This is a very poor congregation. They were disappointed last month as they had hoped to have Blanc's company...

Scope and Contents With regret, Elliot encloses the resolutions of the Board of Trustees of the Catholic Church of Natchez, Father Joseph N. Brogard undertook secretly to have the constitution of the board changed by the legislature and in such manner as has proved very offensive to the board as Blanc will discover by the resolutions which were unanimous, Elliot being absent. It is a pity this difficulty should have occurred as Elliot hears they may soon expect a Bishop; it is a great disadvantage to the...

Scope and Contents Elliot found Blanc's letter of the 11th at his residence on the 23rdafter a week's absence. He has shown Blanc's letter to all the trustees but one; they all disclaim any intention of trespassing on Blanc's prerogatives or feelings. Elliot has no copy there of the resolutions he enclosed in his last respects. They meant only an action by the Board of Trustees as far as the money or temporal tie should be sundered and the spiritual attachments to be removed by Blanc and requested Elliot to...

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Elliot asks if Hudson would accept some short stories and publish one of them. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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McMahon was kind to send him a choice of dates. He selects Sunday August 7. He will get the necessary information from Father (Thomas) McMillan or some other member of the Committee. :: I-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}

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He is entirely at McMahon's service for the lectures at the Catholic Summer School and trusts that McMahon can use him. He may do for padding with abler men giving the substance. He asks McMahon to let him know in good time. :: I-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}

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Absence from the city has delayed his reply to McMahon's of the 9th. The title of his sermon is "The Apostolate of the Press." He does not have a synopsis ready. As to the date, the first week in August he will be at the Catholic Total Abstinence Convention in Indianapolis. Any time from August 7 he is at McMahon's service. :: I-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}