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Beck thanks Hudson for his letter and the numbers of the Ave Maria. Hudson may attach his name to his articles. Beck has not visited Pompeii. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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They are grateful for the volume. He asks for a weekly part of the Ave Maria for Monsignor Bethune of Bruges Cathedral. He sends an article on the pilgrimage to St. Hubert in the Ardennes. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 3pp.

Scope and Contents In a letter written for publication in the Freeman's Journal, Beck criticizes a reveiw of the English translation of the life of Anne Catherine Emmerich from the German of C.E. Schmőger, C.SS.R. The review appeared in the Catholic Quarterly Review for July 1885, and was critical to the book, especially of the wide use made by Schmőger of Brentano's notes about Sister Emmerich. Beck tries to prove from the facts as they are set forth in the biography, that Clement Brentano was the...

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Beck thanks McMaster for his photo which he says was made by P. J. Finney and sends his own picture in return. He says that P. J. Finney has asked permission to correspond with his daughter and wishes McMaster to evaluate his character before he answers. So far his impressions have been favorable but he wants to be certain first. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12 mo.

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Becker thanks Seton for his kind recollection of their pleasant talk. In the choice Becker made of No.3 Coat of Arms the national rather that hierarchical character was held in view. It may or may not be substituted for the one held by the first Bishop Francis Patrick Kenrick, afterwards of Baltimore. Becker regrets reading of Seton's sprain. Seton adds on the back of the letter: "A propos of a request to suggest a coat of arms for him. 1890." :: II-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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His mother neither lives nor died in an insane asylum although for some time she has been mentally disturbed. His brothers all died a natural death. Whether he is insane or not he lets others decide. He cannot point out the house referred to as he is bound to silence. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He asks Edwards to please send the tabernacle to him by freight at his expense; he gives his address. :: XI-2-j Postcard, signed

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The brother may take the time to paint the tabernacle. :: XI-2-j Postc ard, signed

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Becker sends $3.00, $2.00 for his subscription and $1.00 for Mount Carmel. He does not care to have his name mentioned in the acknowledgement. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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The people of the diocese do not seem to be interested in the Columbian Catholic Congress, since only one application has been made to be a delegate. Anymore information will be forwarded.

Scope and Contents Since the diocese of Baltimore has been widowed by the death of Archbishop John Martin Spalding, according to the instructions of the Holy See, the bishops of the province have met to choose three names from whom the Holy See can select a successor. Three names have been agreed upon: 1. Bishop James R. Bayley of Newark, 2. Bishop Patrick N. Lynch of Charleston. 3. Bishop William H. Elder of Natchez. These things having been decided, and forgetting the privileges of the senior suffragan,...

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As he wishes to give some good reading matter into the hands of those most needing it, he sends five dollars for the benefit of the within named persons no enclosure. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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A story is submitted for the Ave Maria. He would like it published under the name of Portland Wentforth. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Are the Psalms published separate from the Scriptures in English or French? Notre on back of letter in Starr's ? handwriting: Can Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C. answer this question? :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He encloses half fare permits over the Chicago, St. Paul and Kansas City Ry. They will be under obligation to Edwards if he hands them to parties named. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents Bedini acknowledges the receipt from Purcell of the bank draft for 700 pounds sterling, which was dated March 27. He has presented it to the Holy Father who was greatly peased and has commissioned Bedini to present to Purcell and his flock in token of his peasure two medals one of silver and one of brass to which he attaches the Apostolic benediction. For the rest the letters which have been sent to the Holy Father will be collected and bound into one or several volumes as a testimony in...

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He will not accept a compliment for a letter. He desires to embrace Purcell with all his heart and to tell Purcell to do as much with all the good Americans who unfortunately are at war. Purcell will have time to come to Viterbo before he embarks. The distance and the journeys have never frightened the Americans. Bedini must see Purcell. :: II-5-a A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

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His Holiness grants the petition. :: II-5-a D.S. Italian and Latin 1p. 8vo.

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Bedini thanks Seton for his letter, especially since it is the only one he has received from a young American. He reciprocates Seton's good wishes for the new year. He is glad that Seton has succeeded in being admitted to the noble Academia. Seton adds on the back of the letter that it is in answer to a letter of congratulations on elevation to the Roman purple. :: II-1-a A.L.S. Italian 2pp. 12mo.

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Bedran will send Seton a copy of their historical sketch of the Saint George Society as soon as it is printed. The question of raising the necessary funds will be discussed at a meeting of the Society to be held on January 9. Their sketch contains a memoir of each of the presidents and a reference to a few Vice Presidents also. If Seton would like a memoir of the first Assist(ant) Vice President (William) Seton to appear, Seton is to supply Bedran with the necessary data.

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He would like to send a copy of his work "The Cruise of the Brooklyn" to Edwards with a view to its purchase. It contains valuable information about the ports, some facts relating to Napoleon's exile. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She thanks Purcell for his kind and candid expression of his views in his letter of Sept. 24. They must disagree as to the interpretation of Christ's teachings, she trusting to the ruler of language and common sense and Purcell to an infallible Pope, whose teachings however, can be gauged only by the same ruler of language and common sense. They agree that religion ought to be a part of their school education and there are only three alternatives: 1. That the Protestants yield to the...

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Newspaper clipping which gives Mr. Beecher's favorable comments on the appointment of Archbishop John McCloskey to the Cardinalship. :: I-1-e Newspaper clipping 1 column 4to.

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They were speaking of old Commodore Nottenwell the other evening which reminded him that they have a copy of his life. He will send it to Roche for his editorial glance. Roche will find in the book a true account of the "blood and water" incident. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 2pp.

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He has two more years of the Advocate bound. If Edwards desires the loan of one volume he will send it. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents Beerhorst has visited all his missions except Yankee Spring about which he has talked with Father Isidore Anthony Libell Lebel in Kalamazoo. It is entirely out of the way. A priest stationed on the Michigan Central R.R. would more easily attend Yankee Spring which is some 45 miles from Grand Rapids and the Kalamazoo stage is the only means of communication. Beerhorst asks to be relieved of that mission, as he has plenty of work in his other missions. Beerhorst hopes very soon to see Lefevere...

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Beerhorst sends a mixed-marriage case for Lefevere's consideration. He invites Lefevere to accompany him to Wright for First Communion and Confirmation. There are 47 children in the Catholic school there, 20 children for Communion and 40 for Confirmation. After Easter would be a good time. There is also a Catholic school in Alpine . Father Bernard J. Wermers does very well. Their intention is to make a good place of Grand Rapids. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He asks Lefevere about Michael Umlor of Alpine and Magdalena Schoenborn of Wright who were married before the Esquire. $3000 was subscribed for a new brick church, to cost about $8,000. The people are grateful for Lefevere's visit. Dorr needs a priest of its own; a priest's house is ready. They people agree very well together, except a few from Salem . There are many children around Dorr but they are uninstructed and the parents very ignorant. Beerhorst has also been to Berlin where the...

Scope and Contents On December 26 a children's concert was given in Luece's Hall for the church and school; tickets were only 25 cents and $235.66 was taken in. Many members were joined for the church and school by the progress of the children as shown by the concert. The Society of the free school held a dance the same night but it was not well attended. Yankees and Protestants attended the children's concert in great number. Beerhorst gives his plan to care for Cascade and Alpine. Father Bernard J. Wermers...

Scope and Contents The school house is too small for the large number of children; in spring and summer the number will be 150 to 170, too many for one teacher. Beerhorst suggests that Sisters Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary from Monroe be hired. $1500 to $1700 will have to be raised. Shall he first clear the schoolhouse lot of debt before enlarging the school house? A house for the Sisters must be rented and furnished. Parents, although ignorant themselves, are anxious to have their children well...