Scope and Contents Rosati accepts the reproaches of Brute as a punishment for his sins, he feels that he does not deserve to be beleived in his explanation for not having been able to accompany him. Since God sees all, he will not judge him guilty of an act against his church and in particular against the church of Vincennes, the brothers who visited him, nor against Brute whom Rosati has always liked and admired. It was because of his health that he was unable to make the trip and it would be...

Scope and Contents There are two Sisters of Loretto here who will assist the schools in the diocese. Sister Leocadia, S.L. is an excellent teacher and Mother Agnes Hart, S.L. will make a perfect mistress of novices. For the present they can give no others. Brother Charles will accompany them to Bethlehem and bring back to Loretto the precious remains of their founder, Father Charles Nerinckx. Brother has made the box himself, being an excellent carpenter. Timon knows the reason for Rosati's trip to...

Scope and Contents James Timon has remitted the $150 paid to him by Father Jos. Paquin, C.M. and John Timon's draft in favor of the organ maker has been paid. Mr. Bogy is not in St. Louis; he was married to Miss Pelagie Pratt in New York a fortnight ago. Rosati thinks Bogy intends to spend a year or two there. So Timon's father cannot present Timon's account to Bogy. Rosati has not yet seen Mr. Pitcher. They passed a very happy Christmas. Rosati officiated at the first Mass. There were about 200...

Scope and Contents Brute assures him that he will have the life of St. Vincent in English. He does not know how to thank Brute and the good Sisters of Charity, who copied it. It should be sent to Bishop Dubourg in New Orleans who can send it to him at the Barrens. He hopes to find the means to have the book printed by subscription. He will write to a printer he knows in St. Louis to see if he can get the subscriptions to pay for the printing. He thinks there will be many from the priests of the diocese...

Scope and Contents Shea is so persevering in his complaints of the "Telegraph", that Rosecrans has come to the conclusion that Shea honestly believes himself to have been wronged. If Shea will prepare a brief statement of the points in which his book has been unjustly treated, Rosecrans will publish it. Why Archbishop John Baptist Purcell 's kindness to Shea in reading over and correcting Shea's book, should be made an occasion for dragging his name into the controversy, Rosecrans is at a loss to ...

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He says that as Mr. Murphy is in New York, he takes the liberty of paying his subscription with the accompanying coupons and asks credit. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 16vo.

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Rosecrans states that when he left Kanawkee ? Co. he allowed the "Freeman's Journal" to be continued at that office for the benefit of a friend and a relative. He believes that piety has prompted a discontinuance. He encloses five dollars in payment of McMaster's bill. He would like to have a subscription to the "Journal," but he cannot afford it until the debts of his present enterprise are liquidated. He wishes success and happiness to McMaster. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Rosecrans sends this letter to McMaster with check for $4.50. Rosecrans wishes him to purchase and send by express a copy of Dr. Walsh's translation of Pere' Griffets Meditations for every day in the year. He wishes the balance of the money to be placed to the credit of his subscription to the Freeman's Journal. He expresses further proof of his confidence in McMaster's truthfulness and Catholic fervor. Rosecrans claims that the type of McMaster's editorial comments has greatly...

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Rosecrans hopes to soon find time to attend to Clarke's request. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Rosecrans will attend to the boyhood of his brother Bishop Sylvester H. Rosecrans and up until the time he became president of Mt. Saint Mary College. Subsequent history could better be given by Bishop Nicholas A. Gallagher of Galveston, Father Richard J. Fitzgerald of Columbus, Ohio or perhaps by Bishop John A. Watterson. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Roser is not a subscriber to the Ave Maria, but he is an ardent admirer. He has aided Brother Jerome to get subscribers. It would please Roser to contribute to the Ave Maria, occasionally. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He has been asked to send McMaster the Monitor of the Association of Prayer published in Dublin. He will see in the first chapter the reason. He calls McMaster's attention to the Golden Pastoral on p. 74, hoping it will be published in the Journal. He is giving the annual Retreat to this community and novices. He returns to Baltimore tomorrow. He thanks McMaster for publishing his long preamble about the Christian trumpet and for his favorable remarks. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He read with sorrow the announcement of the death of Mrs. McMaster. He has only a slight personal acquaintance with her, having seen her but twice in Pittsburgh on Christmas Eve of 1855 and later when she and McMaster visited the Monastery to ask prayers and blessing of Blessed Paul of the Cross for the recovery of her health. He was impressed by her simplicity and piety. The entire community recited the Rosary, being influenced by McMaster's touching article in the Journal. A Requiem...

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Since Lent has just begun, he gives McMaster the opportunity of practicing the holy virtue of patience by examining the two badly written sheets he sends. McMaster may publish what he judges best. He has thought of translating for the Freeman some modern prophecies relative to our present critical times. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Rossi sends Hudson a copy of The Church Progress and Catholic World. On page five is an article, "Christ on Calvary" by M. de Munkacsy, signed by G. Redman, which is for Gaudentius Rossi. Luigi Gregori will like the criticism. The article has been corrected and may be published in the Ave Maria. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Gaudentius says that he has read the resolutions of the temperance society that were directed at McMaster, with grief and indignation. He wonders why someone has not come to McMaster's defense, or why McMaster doesn't defend himself. Gaudentius expresses his love and esteem for McMaster and urges him to have courage and confidence. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He copies from a printed form for the first part of the Predictions and added some comments himself. He is not gentle with Freemasons. In this country they differ from those of Europe. He has had many opportunities to appear in public with masons, some Catholic by name, but some non-Catholics. The bitterest ranting preachers belong to this class. Sooner or later Freemasons in this country will unite against Catholics. In the army, navy, railroads, corporations and other public...

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Rouquette wishes he had a rarer and more priceless book to send McMaster from his library as a token of gratitude for his kindness. He sends an old worm eaten volume in which Elias, the prophet, is fully and triumphantly vindicated as the founder of the Carmelite Order. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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An agent of the AVE MARIA suggested that she send an obituary notice for publication on the death of her father, Dr. Rousseau. The notice was sent several weeks ago but as yet it has not appeared in the Ave. She requests that the notice be returned. :: X-2-j A. L. S. 2pp. 12mo

Scope and Contents Several weeks ago Odin wrote about the shingles for their church at Kaskaskia. If Odin has commandeered them he is to write him when they could have them. If Odin has not yet attended to this Roux begs him not to push it as circumstances have changed. Bishop Joseph Rosati, C.M. is of the opinion that the church should be dropped and one built on the Sisters' land. Odin will think roux is changeable but he is under the orders of the Bishop who told him himself in a very positive way. ::...

Scope and Contents Miss Odile S. Vallé has left the Sisters of the Visitation at Kaskaskia and returned home to her mother; not with the intention of staying but to spend a few days at Ste. Genevieve and then to join for life some good pious Sisters. Roux believes Odin's community, Sisters of Loretto? would suit her and vice versa. Roux knows Odile very well; he would not hesitate to receive her in a community. He tried his best to keep her at Kaskaskia. He asks Odin to receive her. Roux is expecting ...

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Roux learned today at the convent that Timon has been named Superior of the Vincentians in this country. Roux desires very much to have a priest with him for Christmas so that he can have midnight mass for the Sisters of the Visitation. If Timon cannot send a priest who can preach in English, he cannot send a priest who can preach in English, he is to send anyone. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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Roux acknowledges Raho's satisfying letter. It has perfectly composed his mind and rejoiced his heart. roux is glad, not for having pained Raho in his previous missive, but because Raho's answer has done away all roux's unfavorable impressions of him and made him conscious of Raho;s innocence of all the false and unpleasant reports. Roux is confident Raho has forgiven and forgotten as he himself has done. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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The remains of the worthy Senator, Elias Kent Kane have been brought here this morning. They wish to celebrate a funeral service tomorrow morning at 10. If Timon could send either Father Joseph V. Wiseman, C.M. and a seminarian together with deacon and subdeacon tunics for this ceremony, he will greatly oblige Roux. Father Philip Borgna, C.M. intends to go tomorrow to the Seminary. but he has no vehicle and would be much pleased were Timon to send his. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He would have written sooner had he not been so busy. Upon returning home Royce found his brothers and sister in good health, especially his Rebel brother who has recovered from his wounds. Royce tells about his trip west. Royce called on William Garrische three times but failed to find him in his office. He will attempt to locate him next week and obtain all the information as to the bills he has for collection. Royce will also thank him in McMaster's name for his interest he has taken...

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Sister received two numbers of the Ave Maria. She thanks Hudson for the book Hudson sent her community. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents The letter of June 21, 1833, wherein is stated the conditions under which St. Mary's will be willing to establish a branch at Ste. Genevieve, is now before them. The sum of $10,000 is not yet fully secured by individual subscriptions. The committee held a meeting on the 9th and the following day passed the following resolution: 1. That the subscription list, amounting to about $9000 be presented to the College with an assurance that the committee will use every exertion to aid in ...

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At a meeting of the inhabitants of Ste. Genevieve to take measures to obtain a branch of St. Mary's College of Perry County, Rozier was called to preside and Felix Vallé appointed secretary. On motion of Colonel J.B. Bossier a committee of three was appointed to wait on the principals of the College: Rozier, Barthelemy St. Gemme, and Vallé.` L.S.` Attached to the above:

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Answering Clarke's of Nov. 12, Rubio's knowledge about Bishop Thaddeus Amat is incomplete. He suggests that Clarke ask Bishop Francis Mora about Amat. Mora was with Amat many years working in several capacities. Clarke can see Mora at the Council in Baltimore. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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In reply to Brownson's letter of May 19th, Rudd will be pleased to meet with the committee of gentlemen, as per Brownson's kind invitation, Wednesday, June 5, at 10:00 A.M., in Detroit. :: III-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.