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The memorial cards of Father Alexis Granger, C.S.C. Edwards sent him are received with many thanks. He will make good use of them. He sends Edwards a ticket of admission to the Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 1p.

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In noticing the various contributions in the "Scholastic" to the new library, and by the suggestions of Brother Francis de Sales, Fidelis called on Patrick Fox who promised to donate some volumes to the library. Fidelis is confident that his donation is not niggardly. Fidelis has seen an account of the reception of Father General Edward Sorin, C.S.C. and Father Alexis Granger C.S.C. on their arrival. He hopes everything is progressing at Notre Dame. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She asks in charity for a few books for their orphans. They are fond of reading and they would like to cultivate it. The orphans will offer Holy Communion every month for a year for those who help them in this matter. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents Sister Fidelis acknowledges Purcell's letter. She concluded that this is the method used by Father Honoratus Bourion to get a sister from this mission. She regrets that Bourion has expressed such ideas about one of the Sisters of Charity . She cannot understand the charges Bourion made against Father P.J. Monnecom . As to his previous suspension, Bonnecom was surprised that the charge had been brought to the attention of the superior. Monnecom explained that the suspension came as a result...

Scope and Contents Mother Josephine's letter about Father P.J. Monnecom and the Sisters of Charity arrived yesterday and Sister Fidelis declares that the reports concerning the priest are entirely without foundation on either side. Of his past faults they do not know, nor do they question. They know him only as a true charitable priest, devoted to the interests entrusted to his care. It is a falsehood that he has demoralized them. It stands to reason that such could not be the case. Among the sisters there...

Scope and Contents Since McMaster was so kind to him in allowing him access to the Southern Journals, he would like to pay back the favor by sending the following extract from a letter written by a young lady of Norfolk, Virginia to her Father in Canada, he being obliged to go there to escape Federal troops upon their entry into Norfolk. The writer is the only one of mature years left at home out of nine children. Her brothers are in the Confederate Army and her sister is engaged in carrying clothes and...

Scope and Contents Fidius tells McMaster that a few days ago an insurance man of some prominence in New York made the assertion that members of the Catholic Church would not insure their lives because of a Papal edict issued within the past thirty years. Fidius denied this, but upon inquiring, found that Protestants quite generally held this belief. He feels that the time for a thorough "ventilation" is at hand, and that the Journal is the best medium for that. He thinks that this prejudicial impression...

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Field submits an article. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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She gives permission to the servant Adolphe to marry; he belongs to the estate of P.T. Dubourg. :: V-4-o A. Note S. French 1p. 32mo.

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She gives permission on the negress Annette to marry; Annette belongs to the estate of Mrs. James H. Field. :: V-4-o A. Note S. French 1p. 32mo.

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Field authorizes the child of the slave Esther to be baptized. :: V-4-n A. Note S. 2pp. 32mo.

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Field proposes a new, enlarged World's Fair edition of Brownson's translation of Tarducci's Life of Columbus, and assures Brownson of his business qualifications and the opportunities to sell a huge number of copies of the proposed work. He furnishes details for the proposed publication. :: III-3-d Typewritten Letter Signed 3pp. 8vo.

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Field is pleased that Brownson agrees to many of his proposals and suggests, with details, several methods of selling the proposed edition, including the use of agents. He is anxious to get started. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Field has submitted Brownson's last letter to two firms representing a capital of at least $200,000, both of which look with favor on the matter; and it is now only a question of days and figures. A firm in this city has an author grinding out a life of Columbus, but if they can secure Brownson's plates and run in the World's Fair features in a publishers' introductory, they can beat out the other firm and can sell 200,000 copies the first two months, and Brownson can not object to that....

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Field has written to F. B. Dickerson Co. a strong letter to prove his faith in Brownson's book and hopes they will take hold of the enterprise. He would like to interview Brownson and the company personally, but cannot spare the money for the trip to Detroit. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Fierabras has just received Blanc's letter of the 9th in which he approves Fierabras' plan to stay here and asked him to explain certain expressions in his last letter. Fierabras will try to explain affairs at Vicksburg . There are in that congregation, unbelievable elements which would soon develop in an admirable way in spite of the dissensions, even scandals, which took place in recent years. A little prudence and much zeal are necessary. As to Father Stephen M. Montgomery, Fierabras does...

Scope and Contents Every year Fierabras' family send him a small amount of money. They sent it through Bishop Chanche. Last year Fierabras took part of the Jubilee offerings in the diocese of Natchez. Last September he paid the amount to the office of the Association. This year he does not know how to procure a small sum; Chanche's agents probably are not continuing their services. His funds are very low. His house will cost him 1500 piastres. He has already paid 1100 so he has 400 to pay toward the end of...

Scope and Contents He waited to write in hopes he could give definite news about the school at Port Gibson. The court has set back Mr. Moore 's affair to the end of August or beginning of September. He asks 5000 piastres damage and interest for his house for which rent has not been paid for years. The one who ran the school now is leaving for the north next week with his wife. The school is at last going to be finished. The contractor has given his word to Mrs. Moore that the church will be finished by the...

Scope and Contents Fierabras has just arrived here after an absence of three weeks spent in visiting his mission and making collections which took him as far as Baton Rouge where he made a good collection among the Irish who are working on the "plank road." On meeting the contractor at Natchez, Fierabras went down with him. Thanks to these little collections, Fierabras is at least some piastres nearer to paying for his house at Port Gibson . He thinks he made a good speculation; Mr. Moore is beginning to turn...

Scope and Contents In his letter of February 12, Blanc approved Fierabras' intention to remain at Vicksburg during Lent. He intended to do so. This week he must go to Port Gibson. He would like to remain and spend Easter. It is the best time to organize a monthly subscription for the priest's salary. Especially since there are about 60 Irish employed on the railroad now near there ant they will leave in 2 months. He would not leave Vicksburg if he foresaw that he would be useful there; but he thinks he would...

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In response to Onahan's letter of Sept. 9th, in the absence of Archbishop William H. Gross at Rome, Fierens appoints Michael J. Munly, Editor of the Catholic Sentinel as Vice-President from the diocese of Oregon City, to the coming Catholic Congress. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He forwarded for Bishops' Memorial Hall some articles of their Patriarch of the Northwest: an old mitre, skull cap, slippers, gloves, two letters. :: XI-1-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Now he can send a mitre, sandals, stockings, and letters of Bishop F(rancis) N. Blanchet. Fierens asks how to send them.

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F.T. Neely, publisher, claims to have copyrighted papers read at the Parliament of Religions. If (Seton) thus disposed of his paper Reverend John Henry Barrows will wish to omit it from his official report.

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Mrs. Maddox, a Catholic from Maryland, who has been visiting her relations here, is the bearer of this letter. She wishes to be introduced to Blanc. Figari visited Father Auguste Martin ; he was anxiously awaiting the nomination of their future bishop. Things here are as usual. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Figari has the yellow fever for the second time. He was taken sick September 22 and recovered in a few days. On October 2 he was taken very severely. He had Father J. Guy with him yesterday. Sosthène Baillio died last night; Figari has not seen him. The fever has not been very bad; the number of deaths averages 5 or 6 a day. :: VI-1-f A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Figari received Blanc's letter yesterday. Enclosed no enclosure is what Figari thinks he can say about James Gilmer . Bishop Auguste Marie Martin passed by this morning on board the Piota? on his return from Avoyelles. Their river is falling very fast, weather dry and dusty. Figari hears from Mrs. Long that Blanc's health is very good. :: VI-1-j A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Figari asks for a dispensation for Edward R. Brownell who does not think he has been baptized, and Philomème Pamele Layssard, Catholic. In these times of epidemic, Figari hopes God will spare Rousselon and the others for the solace of those who succumb. :: VI-1-f A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents The yellow fever is very bad here and the mortality is great. The first cases were rather mild but now it is almost sure death. They have buried five in a day. The people here have provided for the sick and nursed them. They have established a temporary hospital. The town is desolate; no one comes and a great number have fled to the woods, including the preachers who are still running. The yellow fever has also been fatal in Cloutierville, Grand Ecor and just breaking out in Natchitoches....

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He asks for a dispensation for the marriage of William Matlock and Pauline Delroque :: VI-1-e A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.