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Clarke is to send 3 volumes of Lives of Deceased Bishops to Miss Nainie McClairy, New York. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Ask Clarke to send to his address the 3 volumes of Lives of Deceased Bishops. :: I-2-n A.Postcard S. 32mo.

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Confirmation by official notice of the Pope's death is requested. :: I-2-c Telegram 1p. 12mo.

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He would like to solicit a copy of "Seton of Parbroath." He has numerous notes on the families of New York and would like a copy, that it might be interleaved for notes. Seton notes on the letter that he sent him a copy. :: II-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Enclosed (no enclosure) is the title of Seton's paper to be read at the February 5 meeting of the New York Historical Societyfor Seton's approval. He requests a list of persons to be invited.

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He sent Edwards a lot of his works from Bellevue but finds he has forgotten to include the best one, the Life of Msgr. Dupon des Loges, Bishop of Metz. He sends it now. :: XI-2-f Postcard, signed (French)

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Kell renews his subscription to the Freeman's Journal for 1876. What they greatly need is a clear exposition of the doctrine of the Church in regards the school question, both public and private. Trying days are ahead and such articles will be needed to stem the current of persecution and to encourage lukewarm Catholics. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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About 4 weeks ago he sent McMaster a draft for $40 through Father James Perron. The money had been sent to Father B Sestini by some pious contributor to the fund for the Holy Father. Keller has been watching the Journal for an acknowledgement, but has seen none. He asks that McMaster make inquiries and let Keller know the results. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father Michael O'Connor, S.J. sent him McFarland's letter on the subject of the church in New Haven which he kindly offered to the Jesuits. He will probably find it advisable to call on McFarland next week to confer and to look at the places proposed in the letter. He hopes that there will be no obstacle to their accepting the foundation although they have hardly the men right now. He can have no objection to their bearing a proper share of the common burthens in regard to collections but he...

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He said in his late letter that he would be seeing him this week because he thought McFarland would be making changes immediately owing to the approaching erection of the new diocese. If this is not the case he will see McFarland after Easter. He asks McFarland to send word by telegraph after Easter. If no telegram comes he will leave Baltimore Tuesday night, the 19th, see Father John Bapst in New York on Wednesday and be at New Haven on the same evening. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Just returned from their country missions, he finds McFarland's letter waiting. He does not fore-see any thing that will prevent the proposed retreat. If an obstacle comes it will he made known in time. As to New Haven they are in no hurry.Father Michael O'Connor, S.J. is going home slowly but receives Holy Communion daily. The new Sisters of Mercy of Middletown have applied to him for a Father to give them a retreat. He will try to comply with their request. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He invites Edwards to the Commencement. Bishop Patrick John Ryan, Co-adjutor of St. Louis will celebrate Mass; sermon by Bishop John Lancaster Spalding of Peoria. :: XI-1-b Printed A. L. —Signature printed 2pp. 12mo.

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The enclosed card will explain itself. He wants a gavel for this Congress made from wood that is historic � a sort of Missionary wood. Edwards is the man to help him. He asks what Edwards will suggest. :: XI-2-k A.L.S. 1p.

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Edwards' telegram of the 16th was duly received, but during the Congress he was so busy that he is only able to acknowledge the wire today and thank Edwards for it. The Congress was a tremendous success and everything came out splendidly. :: XI-2-k L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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Kelly is disappointed that Henry did not visit him after his sojourn in New York with Barstow, Turnbull and the rest. He suspects L.L. Livingston monopolized all of Henry's time and childes Henry for disappointing him, especially since he will probably more before Henry gets his vacation next fall. A postal card for Henry which Kelly believes came from Fifine Brownson has been sent on to Detroit. Kelly has now two boys and two girls. :: III-3-a A. L. S. 3pp. 12mo

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Kellog wishes Brownson to fill the enclosed order. He wants to hand out the pamphlets to the W.C.T.U., White League Workers, etc. It is an awful document, of the utmost importance to this nation. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo.

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In reply to Onahan's letter to Bishop Becker, J. Carroll Payne is named as a Vice-President from the diocese of Atlanta to the Catholic Council. Payne will attend. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The contents of Hudson's letter surprised Kelly. When Kelly spoke to Bishop Casper Henry Borgess he said that it would be inprudent for him to write to Father General asking for a dispensation for Kelly. Kelly desired him then to say nothing of the affair. Why he should write about the matter Kelly cannot understand. Kelly would like to know the light in which he put things and Father General's answer. Father Ernest Van Dyke is about the same. They would all be glad to have Hudson for...

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From what Kelly has seen of Detroit he considers it a gem of a city. Father Ernest Van Dyke will be confined to his room for at least a month or six weeks. He sprained his Knee playing baseball. They will require Hudson's services here on the 24th and 25th. It is an awfully busy time here, and Kelly hasn't a thing prepared for Christmas day, so Hudson must step in and fill the gap. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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He sends the ad to be published in the "Ave Maria". Father Peter Paul Cooney is a wretched looking speciment of humanity and appears to be very penitent. The members of the temperance Society declare it was better for their sake, it was the roof he fell from, and not the sidewalk. Father P. P. is suffering very much, and will be unable to say Mass for about 6 weeks. Kelly is delighted with Watertown. He sends regards and asks for a remembrance in the Mass. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12 mo

Scope and Contents Absence in Chicago is the cause of not replying to Hudson's letter. The advertisement is correct. He obtained six new students from Saint Jarlath's parish. All are going to the Jesuit college. He did not go near Notre Dame students. He did not go near his name sake Kelly who lives in Father Cashman's parish, nor allow Father Cashman to go because he thought they intended to go to Notre Dame. On the advice of Father Tom Maher an ad was put in the "Chicago Times." Kelly heard Father P. P....

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He asks Edwards to get him a few copies of Father Augustine Louage's C.S.C. Philosophy. It is out of print and will not be published again. Kelly knows that Edwards is a good hand for hunting up matters like this. Louage's is the only philosophy in English that will suit the boys at Sacred Heart. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He thanks Edwards for the invitation to attend the Alumni banquet, but their closing exercises take place on the same day so he cannot get away. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He wants to thank Edwards for his kindness to him during his pleasant visit at Notre Dame. Harvard University opens today. He lists the classes he is taking. He saw Bob Sweeney; married life undoubtedly agrees with him. His sister, Helen, at St. Mary's would be glad to see Edwards. :: XI-2-i A.L.S. 4pp.

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He noticed Johns' ads in the Ave Maria and wishes to know if he has a good copy of the English translation of the Roman Breviary. If he has or can get it for Kelly he would thank him to hold it for the reception of Kelly's check. :: XI-2-i A.L.S. 2pp.

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Kelly asks Hudson to inquire about a woman named Mary Kennedy . Kelly is sending her a gift of twenty dollars in Hudson's care. He hopes he isn't a stranger to Hudson, referring Hudson to Brother Francis, who was in California years ago. He sends his respects to Francis and requests holy water from Lourdes. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The envelope for Father Murphy did not accompany Hudson's letter. :: X-2-f A.L. Unsigned 1p. 12mo

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He and the clerk have been through the registers from 1758 to 1769 and no Seton name has been found. :: II-1-b Postcard S. 2pp. 32mo.

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The lady who is writing on Father Richard is Miss Lucy E. Fexton, New Haven, Connecticut. :: XI-2-f POSTCARD, SIGNED

Scope and Contents Kelly confined to Sister's Hospital, asks for a copy of the article entitled "Forty Years in the American Wilderness" quotations from which appeared in the Ave Maria. In this article, Brigham Young is quoted as saying that Kelly might have converted him. Kelly promises to send notes concerning his experiences in Salt Lake City between 1865 and 1866, where he was the pioneer missionary among the Mormons. Bishop Eugene O'Connell, the Vicar Apostolic of Marysville, California, called Kelly...