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The enclosed will doubtless be acceptable for Edwards' collection. Jenkins found them in the archives of this old Kentucky congregation. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Jenkins has just finished translating a story entitled "Child of Mary", which he submits for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Orby Shipley requested an "account" along with the copies of the Ave Maria. :: X-3-j A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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He would like for McMaster to call at Jenks' office at his convenience, in order that McMaster may be shown the bank premises and their moke of business. They have expanded their services with the increase of floor space recently acquired. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Miss Jennings ? sends McMaster $1.55 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. She lists the 5 contributors. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Jennings sends McMaster $5.40 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. He lists the 15 contributors. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12 mo

Scope and Contents She asks Purcell's remembrance in his prayers for her during the retreat of the Mesdames of the Sacred Heart which begins on July 22 and ends July 30. She hopes his health continues to improve. Bishop John J. Conroy told her he saw Purcell in Philadelphia but said he was not at Emittsburg, making her fear he was not as well. She had a letter from Mother Hardy, in which she said she was sure Purcell's visit was a great consolation. Her health is very good since her return to Paris. Mother...

Scope and Contents She has the piece called the "Martyr", the one Purcell refers to in his letter and she will send it along with some others. Their Bishop is much better but a little lame yet; he will give the veil to one sister tomorrow. It would be a great consolation to her to have a long conversation with Purcell. Miss Leopold writes that Purcell is going to make the dedication of the church at Hamilton next Sunday. Miss Leopold writes also that she is going to make a retreat at the convent where she was...

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She received a letter from Sister Aloysisus; she encloses her answer with Purcell's as she does not know how to address her. Their Bishop John McCloskey does not seem so well; he does not gain strength. Their children had an excellent retreat given by Father Danbresse. Father John Conroy intends having his Church dedicated next Sunday. Bishop James F. Wood is to be present. :: II-5-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The "Catholic Universe" and "Catholic Mirror" copied from Hudson's columns. Hudson has made a mistake in styling Lord Courtenay, the son and heir of the Duke of Devonshire. The heir of the Duke of Devonshire is Spencer Compton Cavendish, styled by courtesy the Marquis of Hartington. The Marquis owes a great deal to the Catholic Church as the Cavendish family obtained its greatness from a share of the Abbey land granted to Sir William Cavendish at the dissolution of the Monasteries in...

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Robert Cushing sells plaster busts of the Cardinal John McCloskey. The likeness is the very best. The same sculptor can get Edwards a bust of Archbishop John Hughes. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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He inquires whether the documents sent have reached Notre Dame. :: XI-1-c L.S. Printed 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents The Council of the Association of the Propagation informs Lefevere that the Paris Council is in charge this year of sending him the allocation granted by the two councils for 1842 to the diocese of Detroit. The treasurer will arrange with him about the manner and periods of payment. The Council sends Lefevere a copy of the customary list of demands for annual information requesting him to fill out its columns as well as possible and return it. Lefevere should send this list as well as other...

Scope and Contents The anxieties Lefevere expresses in his letter of July 29 rest on a mistake of fact which fortunately the Council can easily clear up. Perhaps a letter from the treasurer at Paris, who is charged with remitting to Lefevere the sum allocated for the current year, has already calmed his anxiety by making known this sum. Fearing the treasurer did not write him, the Council, completing its own letter of July 14 which did not give the figure of the allocation, hastens to tell him it is 53,200...

Scope and Contents The Council of the Association of the Propagation informs Lefevere that the Treasurer of the central Council of Paris is charged with turning over to him the allocation unanimously granted by the two Councils for 1843 to the Diocese of Detroit . The treasurer will contact Lefevere on the way and times in which he will be able to make these payments. The Council sends its customary annual report blank with the request that he fill out its columns as much, at least, as the matter allows, and...

Scope and Contents The Council of the Association of the Propagation regrets to inform Lefevere of circumstances which may compromise the unity of the Association and weaken its resources. The Council merely echoes unwillingly a part of its German associates. When the Council entrusts alms to the bishops it adds no conditions to its offerings. Recognizing the divine right of bishops to govern their churches, it does not doubt they will dispose of the sums for the greater glory of God. It reports the complaints...

Scope and Contents Mr. Clarke of the "Columbian" has handed Jessing Hudson's letter saying he will join the address to the Holy Father. The address is already in Rome but Hudson may add his name by sending the names on a piece of unruled paper to Jessing. Enclosed is a printed copy of the address. A priest of Campa Santa in the Vatican will deliver the address to the Holy Father. The original has been sent to Rome and is very beautiful, and a work of art. He has some unbound copies of which he will send...

Scope and Contents Vol. IV. Number 4 of the Bulletin, containing a 5 page sketch of Father Francis X. Weninger, S.J., written by Father Murtha J. Boylan, S.J. Concerning his life and studies the account is accompanied by pictures of Weninger and of his tomb at Florissant. Also in the paper is an article by Father Robert E. Manning, S.J. entitled A Century in Cincinnati with pictures of St. Xavier's College in 1840 and in 1940. The article in of four pages in length. II-5-g - Printed periodical - 8pp. - 8vo. -...

Scope and Contents Jevons has just received a note from Aunt Elise (Elizabeth Seton) who goes with Cousin Nina Prime to Bar Harbor for a short time. Uncle Harry (Seton) is coming east for two years as recruiting officer and is trying to get Boston as his post. Ferdinand addressed and mailed Robert's letter to (Thomas) Seton (Jevons) who with their father (Thomas Jevons) and Marguerite (Jevons) start soon for Switzerland. His permanent address is care of Rathbone Brothers, London. Cousin Emily Delafield writes...

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She thanks Seton for the book of Heraldry. She found the story about Sir Christopher Seton and felt very proud of having such a man for an ancestor.

Scope and Contents He cannot tell much about Cambridge and its life in a letter but hopes they will see Seton some time during the Christmas vacation, possibly at the Old Home. There was a great debate in the Senate House last week about continuing Greek; it was decided to retain it. Reginald's Father Thomas Jevons informs Reginald that he visited Seton and that he is quite well. He believes Aunt Elize Elizabeth Seton is now in New York and glad to be back. Jevons has a book entitled "Stories of Old...

Scope and Contents Yesterday Jevons found his map of the Lake District which enables him to give the locality where there may be resting the remains of a member of their noble line. Between Lake Windermere and Lake Coniston is a small lake called Esthwaite; and the north end of this water is Hawkshead, a tiny village in the graveyard of which is a slab stating that the remains of a Seton, a woman, are enterred beneath. Jevons knows nothing of the Wilsons (Seton) refers to but if Jevons sees Mr. Thebaud he will...

Scope and Contents His father (Thomas Jevons) sailed per Etruria on May 27. Marguerite (Jevons) and (Thomas) Seton (Jevons) are undoubtedly having a very good time. A Mrs. (John) Gordon who had dinner with them a year ago when they lived in 59th Street and who has taken the Duchess of Marlborough's house for the season gave a ball for Marguerite. Seton suppressed some middle class individual at a dance who hinted that because there were no dukes, etc. there the dance was not of the first social order. No doubt...

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He accepts Seton's kind invitation and Seton's mild rebuke for his late letter to cousin Nina Prime. He has been much pressed with work. This evening he goes to New London at the invitation of Mrs. Gordon Norrie. He He had a glorious time at Bar Harbor where he met May (Byrd?) Bird, a girl whose charms attracted him very much.

Scope and Contents He has received (Seton)'s note and his $250 check has been deposited to (Seton)'s credit in the Savings bank. What (Seton) writes about (James) Eustis is quite interesting. Has (Seton) seen much of the Parade and Marine Review? Both were quite interesting and Jevons thinks Uncle Sam is pleased at the guests appearing to do him honour with their best ships and best clothes. Jevon's club, the University, is to receive the officers next Monday and on the 8th some of the British residents,...

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Jevons went to see the American News Company but there is no vacancy at present. He will propose (Seton)'s name for membership in the Saint George Society and Harold Sanderson will second it. Their friend, Professor Day has died at Algiers.

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He thanks Seton very much for the trouble he has taken to answer his inquiries. The strongest point against Tassi's version was the assertion that "sanctae" was post-tridentine Latin. Jevons had a letter from Will(iam Seton), who with Sally is at Quiberon. Tomorrow Jevons intends to mail back the book on Seton Church.

Scope and Contents He thanks Seton for the document Jevons was thinking of. He will show it to the president of the bank who may use them in the History. The Elizabeth Jevons referred to is a daughter of Jevons' father's brother, Timothy Jevons . He knew that her husband, Alfred Bonham, was well connected but did not know the details Seton gave. The first Mrs. Sandbach? was Jevons' cousin Margaret Roscoe, daughter of Edward Roscoe, son of "Patriarch." Jevons can remember a statue by Gibson which they ...

Scope and Contents He is much obliged to Seton for thinking of him in connection with the fragment of Seton's grandfather's journal; it is aggravating that the remainder of it is lost. He is going to make an extract of references to families he knows in Liverpool. He will talk with Barker when he has a chance. He is much obliged to Seton for sending him a complimentary copy of his volume of Essays. He received a letter from Henry Seton ; Annie Foster Seton is still ill but Henry expects her to be better...

Scope and Contents Jevons thanks (Seton) for his note and cheque. The boys greatly enjoyed their visit to (Seton). Jevons is much pleased that (Seton) should join St. George Society. It is appropriate that (Seton) should belong to St. George and St. Andrews Societies since his ancestor had so prominent a place in the former. These societies do good in a charitable way. Jevons attended the Ecumenic Congress now in session at Columbia College. One of the most interesting papers read was on Pope (Leo XIII)'s...