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Sister is grateful for his goodness in accepting her commissions in regard to her sister and the latter's Superior. His visit to their convent of the Congregation of Notre Dame, Canonesses of St. Augustine and to the sister of Mother St. Augustine will leave a sweet and precious memory. :: VI-2-g A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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If Murray could call and see him Emmet would give him all the information he needs in regard to Dr. William J. McNevin :: I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Emon encloses an article hoping it is worthy for publication in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Emonds had permission from Bishop Clement Smyth to receive Father August Durst if he was in good standing. Emonds is startled to learn from Lefevere's letter that Durst was not in good standing. Emonds is now sending back Durst and hopes he will settle down. If Lefevere sends Durst back, Emonds will do everything to make him a useful priest. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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On Feb. 26th, upon receipt of Lefevere's letter, Emonds sent Father August Durst to Detroit to get either a leave of absence or an exeat. Since then Emonds has not heard anything of Durst but he receives letters and papers for him from Detroit which leads Emends to think Durst is not with Lefevere. His entire effects are in Iowa City, except the small carpet sack he took with him. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Henry's letter came about 5 or 6 weeks ago when Emory was sick with pleurisy but he appreciated it though he could not answer. He is now suffering from torpidity of the liver and general debility. He is under orders to return to his old position as A.D.C. to Jewell since the first week in April but will not be able to start till the 15th, and cannot take advantage of Henry's invitation to visit Detroit on route because of time and other circumstances. Emory is sorry Henry left the Army on...

Scope and Contents Philadelphia has been excited over the visit of Grand Duke Alexis. The Duke is interesting on the ground of being a novelty, is quite attractive. He was accompanied by 8 or 10 fleet captains with whom our officers compare favorably. A citizen's committee, of which Gen. Meade was in charge as a citizen of Philadelphia, entertained him. Very many tried to be presented to him. Gen. Gorloff believes Russian an easy language to acquire and proved it with an illustration. He is surprised that a...

Scope and Contents Henry's letter found Mr. Emory in the midst of a most dangerous attack of pleurisy, and was among the agreeable incidents of the sick room. When Mr. Emory is strong enough he will write Henry. Nearly a year ago he sent Henry a long letter describing their plains life, and some months later it was returned to him from the dead letter office. Emory heard Henry was at Leavenworth and addressed it there—so Henry cannot have the credit of having written the first letter. She wishes they were as...

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She asks Edwards to find out the precise day of November, 1854 that Father Thomas Flynn and Edmond Kilroy were ordained at Notre Dame. She made her Religious Profession on the same afternoon. Bishop Anthony O'Regan performed the ceremonies. She thinks it was on the 28th. She came from France with Father Edwards Sorin, C.S.C. in 1852. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 2pp.

Scope and Contents Enaut is waiting for a boat to go to Milliken's Bend until All Soul's day and thence to Monroe. He will send a full report of Father Joseph Mary Quélard's business. He has nearly settled all bills. He calls attention to one of the legacies of Quélard, an infirm woman about 80 years of age, Mrs. Louby . She would have been dead long ago if Quélard had not given her a shelter. Enaut thought the best that could be done was to send her to the Little Sisters of the Poor and the town council voted...

Scope and Contents Enaut remained with Father Joseph Mary Quélard to the last. For a month he had been going to and from Vicksburg, but after the arrival of Father C. Mahé, he remained at the bedside. Quélard suffered much. His death was the death of a saint. Last Sunday morning he offered his sufferings for Doctor O'Leary, his nurse, his parents, and his fellow priests of the diocese of Natchitoches. His last words were "Father Louis Gergaud is coming for me." Now he rests in peace by Gergaud's side. Father...

Scope and Contents In virtue of faculties granted to him by Leray on November 22, 1877, Enaut could give dispensations of the prohibiting impediment arising from mixed religion for ten cases. He has given eight such dispensations and wishes faculties for more cases. He sees in Konings that the Bishop can give faculties for the consecration of chalices, patens and altar stones. Father C. Mahé brought from France a new mission chalice and would like it consecrated. Enaut asks permission to do so. :: VI-3-b...

Scope and Contents Enaut was detained longer than expected and came hom just in time to see Father C. Mahé start on a distant sick call. Among the letters waiting for him was one from the mayor of Lake Providence stating that, instead of keeping the $50, by mistake he gave it to the clerk of the boat that took Mrs. Louby to New Orleans. If the clerk remitted it to the Little Sisters of the Poor Leray would not have had to pay the order given by Enaut. He hopes everything will come out all right. He will in a...

Scope and Contents The account of Father Joseph Mary Quèlard's illness and burial shows total expenses of $733.85 including advances repaid to Mrs. Ferguson and Mrs. Garetty, washing by Mrs. Gazelle, and bills of Dr. Iglehart, Dr. Hunt, Dr. Mitchell, and Dr. O'Leary . All parties have been lenient and some at Enaut's request have reduced their bills. A total of $454.75 was received, leaving a balance of $279.10 now due Enaut. He has paid all except $90. He will postpone for a while the other accounts...

Scope and Contents Enaut should have sent the $50 which Leray perhaps has paid for him to the Little Sisters of the Poor . He wrote to the Mayor of Lake Providence to ascertain whether or not the $50 he gave by mistake to the clerk of the boat have been paid to the Sisters, but he has not yet answered. He wonders if Leray has paid the order he gave to the Sisters. It was not intended that they should get $100. Leray could let him know by the same occasion if he has received the accounts of Father Joseph Marie...

Scope and Contents At Milliken's Bend there remains due on the church $93 for lumber and about $40 for labor. The congregation has made many sacrifices. They ceiled it this year, had pews made and still need many things, especially a room back of the church for the visiting priest. A letter received yesterday from H.B. Morancy notifies him that there are a large number of Irish at work on the levees at the Bend, and Leray knows that they are in the habit of contributing to the church. If he does not send a...

Scope and Contents Enaut is now in good health and spirits. The Daughters of the Cross have opened their school under favorable circumstances. They are all well except Sister Benedict, D.C., one of the new Sisters lately from France. There is a great deal of sickness in and around Monroe. Father C. Mahé is improving fast. He is now on a trip in the north for his health. Monroe is very much excited over the railroad question, and progress is being made between Monroe and Delta. Enaut would like to know about...

Scope and Contents Enaut received the visit of two ladies from Rayville who ask him to endorse a letter written by Dr. Jordan . One of these ladies Graham is an idiot and helpless invalid, and Enaut does not know why she left the convent of Vicksburg. Perhaps Leray can get information from the Sisters of Mercy before trying to secure a shelter for her. Father C. Mahé is at Niagara Falls and feels much improved. He intends to spend a few days in Cincinnati, then proceed to Notre Dame and will be at Lake...

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Father Victor Francis John Pellouin arrived at Monroe yesterday. It was agreed that Pellouin was not coming to Monroe. Enaut is surprised that he came without being announced and without knowing if he has faculties for the Daughters of the Cross when Enaut would be absent. Pellouin felt embarrassed on his arrival. Leray is to let Enaut know officially. :: VI-3-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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About 12 days ago, Enaut sent Leray two letters about his assistant Father Victor Francis John Pellouin, one from Doctor C.C. Caze, the other from Enaut. Today he sends a duplicate of these two letters. A.L.S. On the same papers:

Scope and Contents Before leaving New York Father Victor Francis John Pellouin wrote saying that Father N.J. Roulleaux has all power over what belongs to Pellouin. A few days after, Enaut received a letter from Roulleaux saying that before leaving America Pellouin asked him to go to Monroe and bring to Shreveport what belonged to Pellouin, to save Roulleaux a trip. Enaut had all of Pellouin's things sent to Shreveport. Enaut infers that Pellouin either does not intend to come back to America or that he knows...

Scope and Contents Having read the above letter, Enaut though what greater consolation could there be for a Bishop than to have the assurance that he makes his priests happy. Enaut has watched Mahé's zeal and sacrifices and would say to let him have the $100 as a New Year's gift. Enaut thinks it his duty as vicar foran in this district to let Leray know that he was astonished to see what improvement Mahé has made. The church properties have raised 25 percent in value. When Mahé left Monroe he had $400, Mass...

Scope and Contents For the last six days he has been watching by the bedside of Father Joseph Mary Quèlard who is not expected to survive but a few days. He will take his remains to Monroe. He has received $50 from Father P. Felix Dicharry for Quèlard. The Catholics of Vicksburg are very generous. He has collected at Lake Providence, Milliken's Bend, and Monroe; he has borrowed money and he will do everything to soothe the affliction. He will give him a decent burial. Father C. Mahé left for Monroe yesterday...

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Father Joseph Mary Quèlard died yesterday. Burial at Monroe tomorrow. :: VI-3-b Telegram 1p. 12mo.

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Circumstances force Enaut to ask the removal of Pellouin. Pellouin's health is getting worse, his ways more strange. His fits have convinced Enaut and the doctor that Pellouin is seriously attacked. The people wonder what can be the matter with that maniac priest. Enaut must try to get Pellouin away from Monroe as soon as possible. Pellouin would be glad to go to France. He might be cured but the Ouachita Valley will not prove a healthy climate for him. Copy

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He has been selected as chairman of the committee on arrangements for the first annual meeting of the Catholic Summer School at New London, Conn(ecticut). The committee besides local arrangements must also canvass different localities. He outlines eight localities and interests and suggests that one man be chosen for each one. :: I-1-j - A.L.S., Typed L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}

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Copy of part of a report sent Indian Commissioner J.Q. Smith, by E.G. Watkins, Inspector, dated Seattle, Washington Territory, September 15, 1877, which praises Mallet's administration of Indian affairs at the Tulaip Agency. 2pp. 8vo.

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A memorandum written by Mallet, date Washington, D.C., April 10, 1886, in which he states his qualifications for appointment as United States Indian Inspector, and the reasons why he should be advanced to the post. :: I-2-f Copy of, A.D.S. 5pp. 8vo.

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McMillan agrees completely with the statement of Father Hedges on behalf of Miss O'Keeffe. As yet they have no lecturers from New England except (George P.) Lathrop. :: - A.L.S. - 1p.

Scope and Contents Knowing Father Hedges' interest in Miss O'Keeffe of Lawrence he writes him in connection with the Catholic Summer School in New London. She received an invitation and a request about the number of Lawrence people who would attend but did not answer. O'Reilly has just learned of this and thinks she should be blamed. He asks Hedges to ask Father McMillan to get her on the list of lecturers. P.S. He asks if Hedges belongs to the family of that name in Lansingburgh, N.Y. :: - A.L.S....