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Scope and Contents William J. Onahan has sent Kehoe a circular about the proposed meeting of Catholic laymen, and tells him that he is chosen a member of the committee to meet in Detroit June 5th, and that he is to communicate with Brownson. He is sorry that it is not convenient for him, but he has had a bad attack of rheumatism—the first in his life—and cannot get around very well. He is heartily in unison and in spirit with the promoters of the meeting and will do all he can to help the cause. :: III-3-c...

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Kehoe states that he has a bad cold, since the weather is adverse to his advanced years. He comments on the amount of material Onahan has been writing. He asks "Who is this Janius?" and states that he wants an efficient agent to work for him.

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He asks that Edwards favor them with a check in payment on his account. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He asks Edwards to send his valise as soon as he can as he needs to go back to college. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 1p.

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Keiley acknowledges receipt of the copies of the Ave Maria containing the article "Honor To The Khedive". :: X-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents He received McMaster's note of Sept. 29 and the enclosures, for which he is very grateful. He will present the other draft to the Holy Father in person and beg His prayers for McMaster and his wife. He remembers Mrs. McMaster in his prayers every morning, but imagines she does not need them mow. Father Metcalf desires to be remembered to McMaster. Keiley would like to meet Miss Edes and may call on her after retreat which commences this week, but he has heard that she imagines him not...

Scope and Contents He received from Mr. James Alphonsus Mc Master, of the New York Freeman's Journal, the sum of 1305 lire and 50 centesimi as an offering from the students of college to the Holy Father. The Pope granted an audience to Keiley on Nov. 4 and received this testimonial of affection from His American children and blessed them all. The Holy Father signed a prepared petition asking his benediction to be sent to the college. The Pope was gratified at the outspoken condemnation of the present...

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Miss Keiley sends McMaster $3 for her subscription. She expresses her mother's as well as her own sympathy at the death of Mrs. McMaster. Father Thomas Mulvey said a Mass and she has arranged for another and commends Father Gerard Van de Plas to McMaster's prayers and gives an account of him whose anniversary they are commemorating. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He was informed by Father Silas M. Chatard yesterday that he was not to write to the Freeman any longer, since it was not proper in a student. He regrets having to do so, but is assured that the Journal will not lose by it as Miss Edes' letters give ample and reliable news of Rome. He must also forego receiving the Journal, and should not retain the last remittance sent by McMaster, but does not know how to return it. He thanks McMaster for his kindness and will be glad to hear from him...

Scope and Contents Bishop Peter Joseph Baltes is attempting to secure the approval of all the Bishops in the country for his pastoral, which he intends to send to Rome. Keiley suggests that McMaster obtain the aid of Bishop Thomas A. Becker, of Wilmington, Delaware. Bishop Becker has already expressed his surprise that the Freeman's Journal should be classed with the World Watchman. Becker will aid McMaster in anything he sends to Rome. The Pastoral of Baltes is injudicious and scandalous and each priest...

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Keiley tells McMaster that the Bishop Alfred Curtis has received his letter and asks him to interfere in the case if practicable. The Bishop does not remember the lady but does not doubt the truth of her statements. She seems deserving of assistance and perhaps "Jack" can help McMaster out on it. He asks if palms are still available. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Keiley, Chairman of the Pilgrimage Committee, reports on arrangements that have been made with steamship companies for the transportation of the pilgrims to Europe and back. Pilgrims are instructed to telegraph immediately if they desire a first cabin. Passports will be furnished free of charge if the pilgrims return an application properly filled out. :: I-2-a Printed form letter 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Keiley, as Chairman of the Pilgrimage Committee, reports that prompted by many suggestions the Catholic Union of New York has appointed a Committee to give definite shape to plans for a pilgrimage of Catholic men from the United States to Shrines of the Apostles in Rome and to the imprisoned Pope. The Committee has determined on the propriety of such a pilgrimage, to start about the middle of May from New York and land at Brest of Havre, proceed from there to Lourdes, and then to Rome...

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Pursuant to the resolution passed at the meeting of the committee on the Catholic Congress of the United States, in New York, there will be a meeting at St. Louis Dec. 1, 1891. Lay members will hold a preliminary meeting November 30 at the Southern Hotel. 2 copies. :: IX-1-c Printed L.A. 3 pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Keiley has received Onahan's letter and enclosure. He wishes the Catholic Congress abundant success. He had Cardinal Gibbons and his attendants as guests in transit, during his recent trip to New Orleans and back to Baltimore. The Cardinal is greatly interested in the matter of the Congress. He feels that he probably would be of little service had he time to come, but states that since he was not invited by the committee, he will not intrude but thanks Onahan for his consideration. He...

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Keiley regrets that imperative engagements prevent his attending the Detroit Conference. He will heartily cooperate. :: IX-1-a Telegram 1 p. 12mo.

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"When will your printed report be distributed to members committee." :: IX-1-c Telegram 1p. 12mo

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He just found the notice of the meeting; the shortness of notice renders it impossible for him to make the necessary arrangements to attend. While Onahan's letter was dated Dec. 21st, the postmark was Dec. 30. (In Group IV folder.)

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In the absence of his father he thanks Edwards for the picture of Notre Dame. They were surprised at the extent and beauty of the grounds. His mother asks to be remembered to Edwards. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The Executive Council of the U. S. Catholic Historical Society gives notice of changes in the By-Laws. :: XI-1-j Printed Postcard

Scope and Contents She is sorry he finds no chance to write his friends, and would have written sooner herself, but she has had a little hospital here since St. Joseph's day. She tells him about the health and activities of her family and friends. John J. Keiley? allowed her to enjoy John's letter. She will try to remind him to write, but she is growing old and may forget. Minister Anthony Keiley is to sail for Italy on April 29, 1885, and there is a hissing tempest about the appointment, just as James...

Scope and Contents Keiley encloses a clipping from the Boston Pilot of Saturday Nov. 6, 1886. Keiley believes the editor of the Pilot must have a personal spite against the head of the State Department, since for months there have been cutting remarks made about him. Keiley thinks it atrocious than an Irish Catholic paper should carry such a remark as the encloses. He also thinks the man who was saddened by the Marseillaise was right—it was a harlot's music which was enthroned at Notre Dame when the Lord...

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The whole family often speaks of Edwards and how much they enjoyed his visit. He is sorry to hear that the picture was broken in the mails. He will be in Chicago in April and will try to get down to Notre Dame. The family join him in sending good wishes. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 5pp.

Scope and Contents He received McFarland's of June 12th but so many strange things happened at Nativity. McFarland has undoubtedly heard of Nedd's misfortune. He tried to get permission to visit his mother. The Bishop refused him twice and asked for a month's wait. When he tried to get permission the third time the Bishop John Hughes said he could not replace him. The Bishop asked him why he did not report the situation, but Kein said the Bishop knew it as well as he did. The great Georgius was named. There...

Scope and Contents He received McFarland's letter yesterday. Father J.C.D. was here for nearly three weeks and left four or five days ago for Canada. He spoke of the affair with Elder Green and said that he was going to Philadelphia to see some papers for the trial. He seems to have no doubt of his defeating Green when the case came to trial. He thinks himself greatly injured by the Bishop John Hughes and defies any one to prove his intemperance. Ned is back there but not in his old position. Father Patrick...

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Kein has attended to McFarland's affairs. He advises McFarland to leave a la Hackett to avoid trouble. He will expect him by July 4 and as he is leaving the Cathedral for another church he can offer lodgings. He is sending this by another means to avoid suspicion but would not mind if Father John McCaffrey should open it. McFarland has already said that he is leaving and might as well come to New York. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Kein has not heard from McFarland, but takes the occasion to introduce the bearer Bishop William Quarter who hopes to enlist McFarland for his diocese. Kein says he will treat his priests well. He suggests also Tom O'Neil. If McFarland does not go Kein renews his own offer. He is to tell E. McCormick that his letter has been received. He sends respects to Father Flout and the sisters. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Kein has received McFarland's letter by Kerrigan but was absent. He complains that McFarland sends so little news of the Mountain, especially about Kerrigan's marriage. He tried to defer his ordination, but the Bishop assured him that he would not have any duties until the bishop himself had prepared him. He has spent his time so far attending the bishop's mail and has preached a few times. He describes the letters he has received from other friends. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 4pp. 4to.

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He has just received McFarland's note and is sure that there is no impossibility and will expect him Saturday evening. He does not know how Father McClellan could say they did not expect McFarland. He asks an answer by the bearer and if he cannot come to try to get McClellan or Curran to come. If not them he is to ask Father John Harley to come. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Sister Agnes, writing from the Convent of the Visitation nuns expresses her gratitude and that of her community for Purcell's kind letters. Their sorrow is lifted and they have now found a friend. She speaks of the rash judgments which were made against them and how the Mother Superior bore all silently. She had not written one word against Father P. McMahon but many for him. They have learned to lean to the side of charity rather than severity. She encloses a letter of a gifted person who...