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Scope and Contents He has received a letter from Senator John W. Johnston, residing at Abingdon, Virginia, in Kain's diocese, asking advice on the proposed amendment presented in the House of Representatives by Speaker James Blaine. Johnston is a practical and pious Catholic and is conscienciously asking this advice. He thinks the matter will be pushed ahead on the reassembling of Congress, and would like to know how he should act. Being young in the hierarchy, Kain did not wish to rely on his own judgment and...

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Bishop kain asks McMaster if he has received confirmation of the news of the death of the Holy Father Leo XIII. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

Scope and Contents Before replying to the enclosed letter from Dr. Wingerter, the Bishop awaits Onahan's suggestion as to what point he would like Dr. Wingerter to treat. Enclosure: 1893 Jan. 25 Wingerter, Charles A.: New York, (New York) to John J. Kain Bishop of: Wheeling, W(est) V(irgini)a Wingerter feels honored to be asked to prepare a paper on "The Social Question" for the Columbian Catholic Congress, as a representative of the diocese of Wheeling. He is not certain which of the subjects under the topic...

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Confirmation of Cardinal Pecci's election asked, also his papal name. :: I-2-c Telegram 1p. 12mo.

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The Bishop thinks it would be better if men such as Bishop Becker of Savannah, or Bishop O'Sullivan of Mobile, were to prepare a paper on "The Condition and future of the Negro race in the U.S.," since he himself knows little of the subject, and there are few Negroes in West Virginia.

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Three prominent Catholics, John T. McGraw, John J. Coniff, and John E. Kenna, from West Virginia are competent to prepars papers for the Congress.

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Cardinal Gibbons has requested the Bishop to act with Onahan and Archbishop Ireland as a Committee on Resolutions. He asks Onahan for advise, and suggests a meeting for formulating these resolutions. He also asks for 20 additional tickets of admission. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He sends the Pectoral Cross and chain of Bishop Richard Whelan, the first bishop of Wheeling. Note: This letter is written on Edwards' letter of April 10, 1886 to Kain asking for souvenirs. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He asks if Edwards received the pectoral cross and chain of Bishop Richard Whelan which he sent. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Kain names John E. Kenna, U. S. Senator from Iowa as a Vice-President of the Catholic Congress from the Diocese of Wheeling. He asks Onahan to instruct his secretary to mail 20 additional blank cards of admission for laymen. Kain encloses a telegram, Which explains the delay of reply. Enclosure:

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Kain sends names of delegates from the Diocese of Wheeling, West Virginia to the Columbian Catholic Congress, but fears many will not be able to attend.

Scope and Contents The enclosed letter from Dr. Charles A. Wingerter contains his acceptance of the invitation to prepare a paper on Charities for the coming Catholic Congress. The Bishop asks Onahan to send him the official appointment for Dr. Wingerter. Enclosure: 1893 Feb. 11 Wingerter, Charles A.: New York, (New York) to J(ohn) J(oseph) Kain, Bishop of: Wheeling, W(est) V(irgini)a :The Bishop's note with Onahan's enclosed letter received. Wingerter gratefully accepts the request to prepare a paper for the...

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Doctor Kaiser gladly accepts the invitation to prepare a paper for the Columbian Catholic Congress on "Immigration and Colonization," confining his topic to that of the Germans.

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Doctor Kaiser will sail for Europe in three weeks and shall be gone two months. Before sailing, he shall send his paper on Immigration and Colonization of German Catholics, which he would like to have appear on the official programme.

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He sends his paper on German immigration to be read at the Columbian Catholic Congress. He will sail for Europe the 28th of June, but will be back in time for the Congress.

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Memorandum that The Central Committee informs Bishop Rese that 4000 florins C.M. were conceded to the diocese of Detroit in the meeting of January 22. That money has been forwarded to Detroit through the bank Arnstein and Eskeles on March 6. No. 517. :: III-2-g D.S. German 1p. folio

Scope and Contents Father Francis Breitkopf, who visits the Poles of Paris near Forrestville, has sent him a pressing request from these brave people that he sends them a priest of their Congregation Ressurectionists . He cannot do so for some time, as he has sent all the subjects he could spare to the bishop of Galveston, Texas where there are 10,000 Poles. He knows, however, a Francis Richter, age 29, who went to Rome but cannot be ordained for lack of patrimony or of benefice. If Lefevere ordains him, he...

Scope and Contents The future pastor for the Poles has finished his novitiate, and has passed the examinations at the Vicariate, for ordination. This next June he will be a priest and is about to depart. He will stop 2 or 3 days in Canada to get acquainted with the parochial minister. Kajsiewicz hopes to be able to give him a companion, a scholastic, who will do at first as a schoolmaster, and whom Lefevere can later ordain priest, but in any case, he will give him a Brother capable of caring for a school. He...

Scope and Contents He had the honor to send Lefevere a letter through Father Eugene Funcken, C.R. some weeks ago announcing that the missionary for his Poles would be ready at the beginning of July and asked that the money for the voyage be sent in good time. The priest was ordained on the feast of St. Peter. He added that he will give him a Brother who will act as sacristan and cook a little. He asks Lefevere to expedite the necessary money for the voyage of the two missionaries that they may not suffer...

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This letter will be given Lefevere by Father Simon Wieczorek, the priest for his Polish parishioners. The scholastic who was to accompany him is ill and Kajsiewicz has sent a young priest who has had the misfortune of losing his right arm. He will be able to do everything except celebrate. He hopes Lefevere will be satisfied with the two missionaries. :: III-2-l A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Kajsiewicz writes on a very disagreeable subject. He recalls that the parish of Paris, Michigan was founded by Polish immigrants who sought a Polish priest. A Resurrectionist priest came to them from the house in Canada twice a year. Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere and he discussed the question in Rome and he promised them Father Simon Wieczorek, C.R., then a novice who had studied under the Sulpicians in Paris. As a companion he gave Father Jean Wollowski, C.R., who had worked in Poland. Father...

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Father Kampschraer desires to find a reliable periodical on higher education, concerning methods of teaching in academies, colleges and high schools. He asks McMaster to recommend such a book if he knows of any, and also any discourses on teaching methods, which he may think valuable. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Kampschroer sends $3 for a subscription to the Freeman's Journal and $5 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He asks for two additional copies of the Freeman's Journal. Although McMaster has often expressed opinions which Kane could not share, the latter has always considered him honest and well-intended. After the removal of their blockade, Kane was the first in New Orleans to introduce the journal. McMaster's articles do more for republican government than even a proclamation, although contradicted in daily and local practice. They were amused at the pains McMaster took to appease "Uncas"...

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She sends her son Elias Kane to Timon and wishes him prepared for West Point. She wishes Timon to furnish Elias with bed clothing since his stay will be so short. she will visit Timon shortly and settle for Elias' expenses. She is much troubled and thinks a little of his good advice will make her feel better and more reconciled to her miserable situation. Timon is to remember her to Father Oliver and Wiseman and all. :: IV-3-k A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

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Her mother Felicité Kane asks her to write to send for her brother Elias Kane if he can come so soon after being sick. He is to leave for West Point on June 1. Sarah? and Maria have been in St. Louis. Elias leaves home for so long and goes amongst strangers. Her mother will settle accounts with Timon as soon as some expected money arrives. :: IV-3-k A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Kanzler sends a receipt for the 8,000 francs which he has received from American Catholics in Favor of the Pontifical army and asks that Tevis express his gratitude to the Americans. He asks that special thanks be given to those who have generously helped Tevis and especially the editor of the Freeman's Journal James Alphonsus McMaster . He encloses a receipt of the same date in Italian for the 8,000 francs signed by Kanzler as ProAdminister of Arms, and stamped from what Ministery. ::...

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She encloses $1.50 for the poor Indians and names four contributors. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He asks him to consider the Journal of Germanic Philology in making up his periodical list for next year. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 1p.

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A Greek synopsis, apparently a class duty in Ancient Greek History. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 7pp.