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She asks Edwards to give the enclosed to Sister Genevieve. If he cannot deliver it, he should burn it. She often thinks of Edwards. She never hears from Notre Dame any more. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 3pp.

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With all her heart she wishes her dear friend a blessed and happy New Year. She thanks Edwards for all of his letters and postals. If Edwards meets Mr. Boynton he should give him her kind regards. She would like to see Edwards or do something for him. :: XI-2-h A.L.S. 3pp.

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She could not let Easter go by without wishing Edwards a most happy one. She hopes and prays Edwards is well and she often thinks of him and the past. She supposes she will never see Edwards again. :: XI-2-h A.L.S. 2pp.

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No words of hers could convey to Edwards her heartfelt gratitude in sending her the telegrams about Mother . She would have given all this world to see poor dear Mother before she died. May God bless Edwards a thousand times for all his kindness. She asks about the Sister's retreat. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 2pp.

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Notre Dame is not Notre Dame without Edwards. It will be many a long day before they see his face again. She wishes she could take the part of his Guardian Angel and take the best care of him. They pray for his safe return. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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They are getting anxious not having heard from Edwards for over a month. Edwards has many true and faithful friends there. It has been warm. She hopes it has been cool and pleasant where Edwards is. They look for a card everyday. :: XI-2-i A.L.S. 2pp.

Scope and Contents Sister Felicitas tells Purcell that Father Anthony Cauvin, who is pastor of Hoboken, New Jersey in the diocese of Newark, proposed the filial house of the congregation in the town of Hoboken. The Sisters are to devote themselves to the service of the poor and sick. Four Sisters were requested. Sister Felicitas asks Purcell's permission to send the four Sisters. Enclosed is the note of approval from Bishop James R. Bayley of Newark. The Motherhouse of Aix-la-Chapelle gives its consent and...

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Sister promises Mother St.? Séraphine Ray, R.U.? to never talk of her enemy nor to write. If this promise is broken, she will be the first to ask for a penance. :: V-5-d A. Note French 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Brother has just written to Father Francis M. Marion, Pastor of New Iberia, about a plan for their Brothers of the Sacred Heart in his parish. Brother Athanasius, American provincial, has not yet visited there but intends to do so soon. Their Superiors in France, before sending Brothers, wise the pastor to talk with the Provincial who lives at the Male Orphan Asylum in Mobile. As Athanasius often stays at the Archbishop's house in New Orleans, he will see Odin on his return. :: VI-2-m A.L.S....

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As Odin is to visit them next Thursday, September 5, Brother asks him to come half a day earlier. Their retreat will close Thursday morning and all the Brothers of the Sacred Heart and the superiors will be very happy to have him that day. The Bishop of Puy is to preside. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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It is gratifying to know the programme of the (Columbian) Catholic Congress is definitely assigned. He presumes their letter was too late. The Brother would like two more credential cards for student delegates. He wonders whether the names should be sent to Onahan.

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The brother asks information on presentation and collection of papers at the (Columbian Catholic) Congress - that of student representatives as well as members of the College Faculty.

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The Bishop is thankful for the invitation to attend the Columbian Catholic Congress, which the distance will not permit him to do. However, he shall follow the events with interest, and expects successful agreement regarding important questions.(6 translations attached.)

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He regrets that Edwards did not receive the box. It contained some very nice vestements worn by Southern missionaries especially Dr. Jeremiah O'Connell, O.S.B. It may be in freight office. The south has some deep snow. He thanks Edwards for the interest he is taking in procuring books for their library. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 1p.

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The Brothers of the Sacred Heart request possible information about their director who was on Creole Saturday. :: VI-2-d Telegram 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father John Henri who has written Blanc several time, left the Mountain, not of his own choice. He was enjoined to disappear as soon and as secretly as possible. He had already left France for a very grave reason. Blanc is no doubt completely in error about Henri; but Feller always intended to inform him in time. Henri left saying he would seek a place to do penance the rest of his days. After all the lies he has told Feller in a year, Feller is not reassured. If Henri presents himself Blanc...

Scope and Contents His brother, Father Nicholas Feltin, once a missionary at Houston and for three years at Spring Creek, has not given them any news for nearly two years. Odin can understand the anxiety of their mother, brothers and sisters. He did not know that Galveston was in Federal hands. Otherwise he would have written at that time to Father Joseph Anstaett Anstett. Nor did he know that Bishop Claude Mary Dubuis, C.M. of Galveston was in France, having read of his departure only this week. He asks Odin...

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Feltin wants to take part in the good work which the Sisters of the Good Shepherd have begun in New Orleans, so he sends $5.00. He received Blanc's letter of the 15th. The adventurer referred to in the February 13th Catholic Standard has appeared in Houston and was at Church yesterday. Feltin will watch his movements as much as possible. :: VI-2-a A.L.S. French 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents He quotes Sections I and C of the act passed by the Texas Legislature for the purpose of Organizing and maintaining a system of public free schools in Texas . The items he sends are those giving the Superintendent of Public instruction supervisory control of all public free schools, a salary of $3,000 a year, and a record of all children in each county between the ages of six and eighteen years of age. All children are required to attend the schools under penalty of a $25 fine for each...

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Feltin sends alms for the Sisters of the Good Shepherd and for the orphans. Everything is going well with Feltin's congregation. :: VI-2-a A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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Someone gave Feltin $10.00 to distribute among the poor. As there are no poor at Houston just now he forwards it to Blanc for the orphans. Feltin received Blanc's letter. :: VI-2-a A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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Feltin sends $5.00, half for the orphans and half for the Sisters of the Good Shepherd. He wants a favor from God for the salvation of two souls who have trouble in persevering. During the last year he has had success in conversions. Every time he gives for the orphans his prayers are answered. :: VI-2-a A.L.S. French 1p. 8vo.

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Feltin sends $5.00, one-half for the orphans and the other for the Sisters of the Good Shepherd. :: VI-2-a A.L.S. French 1p. 8vo.

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Feltin encloses a small gold piece for the orphans. It will do good both for the person who gives it and those who receive it. He hopes to send more later. :: VI-1-n A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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Feltin sends another alms for the orphans. May God accord a particular grace to a poor suffering soul. P.S. If the note is not good, it is to be sent back to Feltin. :: VI-1-n A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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Feltin sends another alms for the orphans; may God bless the one who gives it. :: VI-1-n A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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Feltin sends another alms for the orphans. May God bless the person who gives it and grant the grace of salvation. P.S. Feltin has received Blanc's replies to his letters. :: VI-1-n A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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Feltin sends another alms for the orphans with the intention of obtaining grace for a poor soul. Feltin hopes the $5 will reach Blanc. :: VI-1-n A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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Feltin has just received an alms of $5 the orphans which he sends to Blanc. He hopes God will bless the person who gives it. :: VI-1-n A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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Feltin sends another alms of 5 piastres for mercy for a poor sinner and another 5 for the satisfaction of justice. Foltier hopes all will come to Blanc for the orphans. Feltin received Blanc's letter of June 2; he felt divine assistance from Blanc's prayers. :: VI-1-n A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.