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Scope and Contents Fitzgibbon will read Brownson's letter to Kerwin this evening. He went to Notre Dame with, an old friend and a professor there from 1857 to 1862, an able man who brought his son to be educated at Notre Dame. Nothing was left undone to make their visit comfortable and pleasant. They called on Father T. O'Sullivan, who is slowly gaining strength. Fitzgibbon sent his friend from the West who studied with Archbishop Patrick A. Feehan to see him in the interest of Father O'Sullivan, but the...

Scope and Contents Fitzgibbon encloses $60 for the set of Brownson's Works sent to P. Cavanaugh. Brownson's bill sent to Father Timothy O'Sullivan was mislaid. Real estate has advanced fully, 100% in this part of the city in the last year; the deposits in their bank have more than doubled. Father O'Sullivan bought six acres of University of Notre Dame, and will clear $6.000 on it; but if that great corporation can back out of the contract, it will readily do so. He hopes Brownson and Mrs. Brownson will pay...

Scope and Contents Fitzgibbon's wife and children are in Morris, Illinois, for the past week or so, and he spent last Sunday with Father Timothy D. O'Sullivan, who has grown quite stout and is looking very well. Both regret that they were not aware of Brownson's being in Chicago last December. Fitzgibbon lives at 7720 Bond Avenue, Cheltenham and describes its rail connections. When Brownson comes, if he will notify him, Fitzgibbon will meet him at the station. The journey Brownson has mapped out for himself...

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Fitzgibbon is thankful for the copy of the "Proceedings of the Catholic Congress," — a valuable contribution to American Literature, as the best of Catholic thought. :: IX-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

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Fitzgibbon encloses $2.50 for the Life of Columbus, which he hopes will have a large sale. It is a most valuable contribution to American literature. Fitzgibbon will do all he can to make the work known and to increase its sale. Brownson is welcome to visit him anytime he is in Chicago. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Purcell's draft of Dec. 29 for $250 was received and he is thankful. Upon his return from Norflok he will send the Archbishop John Baptist Purcell his certificate and stock in the Canal Co. He advises him not to sell it. Congress will probably do something for the Canal as the United States owns a majority of shares in the company. :: II-5-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He encloses Purcell's first letter to him of Mar. 12, 1871 which will enable Purcell to get his own letter out of file, which contained all the information to enable him to know the nature of the claim Fitzgibbon made for compensation for work done on Mr. James Behan's estate, from which Purcell received nearly $6,000 from Bishop John McGill of Richmond. He saved $10,000 of Behan's estate which was claimed by Behan's sisters in Australia, by showing that Behan's last codicil revoked the...

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Fitzharris sends $2.00 for Mount Carmel. He does not wish to have his name published. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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She sent the paper containing the notice of her aunt's Jane Carroll death. They were not surprised, as she had been delicate for so long. She asks that a notice be published in the Ave Maria. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 6pp.

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She was glad that Edwards was pleased with the relic she sent of the Archbishop John Carroll of Baltimore. She thanks Edwards for the picture, Our Lady of Good Counsel. She will send it to her brother, William Brent, in Lima, Peru. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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She thanks him for the picture. She asks prayers for the success of their damage suit against the City Government of Washington. Her grandfather's home has been nearly ruined by the so-called improvements. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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She was in Washington visiting her aunts, the Misses Rebecca and Jeannie Carroll, when Edwards' letter arrived asking for relics of Archbishop John Carroll . Her uncle, John Carroll Brent, gave her a part of the chain upon which hung the Archbishop's pectoral cross. Mrs. Fitzhugh is willing to divide it with Edwards. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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They have no catalogue of the graduates of their seminary St. Charles Borromeo, Overbrook :: I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Fitzpatrick is pleased that Purcell is coming to Charlestown to lay a corner-stone and desires him to come early so that he might see the gains that are being made among the Yankees. In a few years he expects to have over-powered the anti-Catholic group and their nastiness with the use of a little soft-soap. He desires to give Purcell a hint for the content of his Bunker Hill address. He is glad to hear Purcell's freinds, Mr. and Mrs. Springer, are in Northampton and will write to them....

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The bearer is Mary Nolan, who will spend a few months in New Orleans for her health. Her exertions for the comfort of her aged parents have been the cause of her impaired health. Fitzpatrick recommends her to Blanc's attention. :: VI-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Fitzpatrick introduces the bearer, William Nolan, a native of Boston and member of an excellent Catholic family. Fitzpatrick fears that being far from home and with such company as his occupation may gather around him in New Orleans, he may neglect his religious duties. He commend him to Blanc that he may become acquainted with some good clergyman whose guidance he may follow. :: V-5-h A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents He has just received Blanc's letter of the 6th. He does not believe he should advise Blanc to offer a place to Mr. H. If Blanc asks he could get the letter from him which Fitzpatrick gave him when he left Boston; it explains everything. He has a good education and other admirable qualities but he drinks to excess from time to time. Fitzpatrick did all he could to correct this; it is not habitual. He might go for a year and then the attack strikes and there has been scandal. He does not know...

Scope and Contents Mrs. John Buckmar, alias Wyman is now residing in Boston. She formerly lived in New Orleans and says that Buckmar never did obtain a bill of divorce. Fitzpatrick finds no record in the court in Boston. She represents Buckmar as a worthless fellow and thinks the young lady will soon repent of her connection with him. She says that she herself has been baptized; she does not know whether he ever was. Bishop Benedict Joseph Fenwick is comfortable and cheerful but no hope of an entire...

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Father Welch, a young clergyman of this diocese, just arrived from Rome, has handed Fitzpatrick a box containing the pallium for Blanc. Fitzpatrick wishes it were in his power to carry it to Blanc in person. But it is impossible at this time. :: V-5-m A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Father Fitzpatrick writes a letter intended for publication entitled "Bismark Ordered". He is able to give some particulars relative to the Order of Knighthood recently conferred upon Count Bismarck by Pope Leo XIII. The "Military Order of Christ" was instituted in 1319 by King Denis, or Dionysius 1281-1325 of Portugal, and approved by Pope John XII, who transferred the eossessions of the suppressed Templars to the new order. The order has since then been granted by the Soverign...

Scope and Contents He encloses a clipping from the Missouri Republican which deserves notice by McMaster. He also saw a New York telegram about ten days ago which announced the deportation of 123 children westward by a certain association. McMaster can check on the telegram by referring to the dispatches of the Associated Press. The enclosed clipping is a reprint of a letter from the United States Emigration and Banking Agency, London, England, dated Aug. 11, 1871, to Mr. W. L. C. Brey, Secretary,...

Scope and Contents Fitzpatrick writes at the request of a parishioner and friend in this part of the diocese of Leighlin in consequence of the death of his son, John Horan . The son was in trade in Dublin but, anxious to see his brother, since dead, who had settled in Indiana, he succeeded in gaining an engagement with a Mr. Landon of Bazzar Street in New Orleans. Pat Gohen recently returned and wrote the father Patrick Horan that he had heard from a Thomas Delany that his son John died of yellow fever in...

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Fitzpatrick sends Hudson a translation for the French by Nellie Burgess :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The Ancient Order of Hibernians of Louisiana welcome Perché on his return. They congratulate him that they find him returned to them in moderate health and with the old indomitable spirit. Signed also by John Thompson, Patrick Mahon Garry, J.J. Lynch, John F. Hodgings, Robert Davey, John McCann, J.J. Murray, W.J. Kelly, J. McHale Walpole, W. Gorman, and John F. Barrett :: VI-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. folio 13

Scope and Contents Purcell, on his visit to Boston, suggested to the Young Catholics Friend's Society the idea of inviting Bishop-Elect John Quinlan of Mobile to lecture. They did this but received no answer and asked Fitzpatrick to intercede for them. Not knowing where to address him he asks Purcell to reiterate to him their invitation. If it is possible for him to lecture it will be necessary that he do it in the first or second week of December. The Society has been greatly disappointed in their lecturers....

Scope and Contents Fitzpatrick sends his regards to Purcell by a boy, returning to America, named Charlie. He asks Purcell to do what he can so as to make the boy a good Catholic. He encloses a note which was handed to him by Countess de Svunne asking the whereabouts of the nun whose name is mentioned therein, and hopes Purcell can help locate her. Fitzpatrick hopes to return to Boston soon after Easter, although there is no very great change in his health. He sends some photographs and asks Purcell to give...

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He has requested Charles and George Bodiman to call on Purcell. They are now returning to Cincinnati their home. Both attended the college of St. Xavier. Fitzpatrick is a victim of paralysis but is now nearly recovered and expects to return in a few months. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Fitzpatrick acknowledges Purcell's letter and expresses his gratitude. He was about to die in Paris a half year before but the vision of Purcell loomed up before him and the choice of his heart called him loudest. He is stronger now and will follow Purcell's advice to spare himself. He hopes to see Purcell before long at home. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He has time to write her only a word. Her forebodings are all giants in the mist that will turn out to be nothing on approach. If she keeps the love of God in her heart she will overcome all difficulties. Anxiety and Scrupulousness, she must avoid them. They come from self-love. She must not ponder on past or future but make a clear jump into her vocation simply trusting in God's grace. He is not surprised that her friend took his words for an appear to the imagination. This is the...

Scope and Contents Fitzpatrick is at a loss to answer Lefevere's inquiry about Father J J Doherty because he does not know what to think of the matter himself. Appearances are very much against Doherty. His explanation has plausibility but Fitzpatrick thinks he cannot sustain him any longer without injury to religion. There is still another charge against Doherty distinct from the one which originated in Springfiel d, Massachusetts . It is said that he placed at the Academy of St. Vincent in New York, a young...