Scope and Contents Bishop Spalding sends his thanks for checks for stock and dividends. Onahan's circular, which he returns, embraces all that such a meeting could concern itself. It would be wise to take up two or three points rather than many and to present a practical and businesslike method of dealing with the interests implicated. Talk is cheap and nearly all our gatherings begin and end in words. Take lay cooperation and devise some means by which laymen may really take part in Church work. It is not...

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Despite his many duties he will try to write the introduction to the new series of stories in the Ave Maria so that it will be completed sometime after Christmas. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo

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He regrets that the enclosed story written with all the carefulness possible could not have been shorter. Wishing to have the story printed without errors he asks that a corrected proof be sent to him along with the manuscript. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo

Scope and Contents Bishop Spalding states the beginning of the New year reminds him of his debts. He encloses ten dollars, six of which he asks McMaster to pay to Dunigan for the "Dublin Review", and the balance is for a subscription to the "Freeman's Journal". He says he would like to have a copy of Newman's Seminary if McMaster has any left. He desires to have McMaster acknowledge the receipt of this letter in the Freeman's Journal. He wishes McMaster all of the compliments of the season and success in...

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Cardinal Alexander Barnabo directs Spalding to send to Rome a theologian to represent the American hierarchy in the labors preliminary to the approaching General Council. Spalding asks McFarland's opinion on the subject. He can think of no one better qualified than Dr. James A. Corcoran who is also qualified in Italian and acquainted in Rome. They will have to make up a purse of $1,000 to defray his expenses. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Spalding was very sorry to learn at Louvain that Father H. Spruyt had returned to America. For his own good and to avoid scandal, Spalding advised him to go back to Belgium and to stay there but he told Father John DeNeve that McFarland had agreed to take him. For the sake of religion McFarland should induce him to go back to Belgium as he is totally unreliable. Spalding thanks McFarland for his congratulations. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents The intelligence in McFarland's letter has saddened Spalding. He had heard that Father John De Neve was ill but had no hint that his malady would terminate so sadly. The rector should be a Belgian so that he may have influence with the Belgian Bishops and clergy. If Father F. Dumont is still there Spalding would vote for him. He thinks he was vice-president when he visited the college a year ago. He is acceptable and is on the ground. He has been a missionary to Michigan and was selected by...

Scope and Contents Spalding thinks McFarland can safely encourage Miss Lalor to continue her translation of the later life of St. Francis de Sales by a Sulpician. He has tried to have it translated by a competent person but has failed, except to get a Visitation nun to translate that part which treats of the foundation of the Visitation Order. He trust that Miss Lalor is competent. He sees nothing in the recent encyclical or in that of 1846 which is referred to to prevent the Ordinary from appointing different...

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He has received the check for $50, Lefevere's quota for sending a theologian to Rome. The Archbishops of Cincinnati and New York will meet Spalding at Emmittsburg to decide whom to send and what action to take on the Roman Legion. The result will scarcely be flattering to General C. Carroll Tevis :: III-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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A document in which Spalding exposes the doctrines of Archbishop Francis Patrick Kenrick on papal infallibility. Besides quoting the pertinent passages from the theology of Kenrick, he compares it with the teaching of Perroni. :: I-1-c Printed Document 3pp. folio

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Spalding asks information about Father P. Duffy, lately of Lefevere's diocese who has applied for admission to Louisville, Kentucky. He distrusts these wandering clergymen, and during the last few years has refused permission to 15 or 20 of them. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Spalding re-incloses no enclosure the document Lefevere sent. From what Cardinal Alexander Barnabo writes he also will be pleased with Lefevere's reasons. The Pontifical letter appointing Spalding to Baltimore arrived on June 9 and he feels it his duty to accept. Archbishop John Baptist Purcell tells him there is to be an informal meeting of the Bishops to see about his successor. Bishop George A. Carrell and Spalding wish this to be held in Detroit and Lefevere is to invite them. ` P.S. The...

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Spalding has been unwell for more than two weeks but as he is now nearly recovered he will be able to commence the retreat at Detroit on September 6 and end it on the eleventh or twelfth. P.S. Know Nothings beaten in Tennessee and North Carolina. Kentucky election on the 6th, result doubtful. P.S. Because of appointments before and after the retreat he cannot change the time. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Spalding must request that Lefevere invite someone else to give the retreat this year. They have had fearful riots in which their persons and churches have been in imminent danger. From fifty to one hundred have been "butchered," mostly Irish and Germans, and about 20 houses burned. One of the Jesuits of St. Louis or Cincinnati could no doubt do it if Lefevere would write to Father William Stack Murphy, Provincial at St. Louis. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents On his return from Chicago, Spalding received the letter of Father Peter Kindekens in reference to the Belgian College in which Spalding has a lively interest. Kindekens informs him that with Lefevere's consent he is to be first rector of the American College at Louvain . Spalding requests that Lefevere communicate his ideas to Kindekens. More than three years ago Spalding warmly recommended the project to Cardinal Engelbert Sterckx Archbishop of Mechlin who gave him a letter and approved a...

Scope and Contents Spalding encloses a letter from Father Peter Kindekens Kindikins forwarded to him by Bishop John McCloskey of Albany. Spalding is truly sorry to see that the prospect for their college in Belgium are not flattering. McCloskey and Spalding are of the opinion that they should not send their subscriptions of one thousand dollars each until something more definite is heard from the College. Before paying the subscription a certificate should be had from the Archbishop Engelbert Sterckx of...

Scope and Contents Spalding thanks Lefevere for the letter of Father Peter Kindekens Kindekins which he has sent on to Bishop John McCloskey . Spalding does not like his "threatening" them in case they do not choose to pay down at once. When Spalding hears from the Cardinal, Englebert Sterckx of Mechlin he will know better the probabilities of the College being permanently established. What he suggests now and what he has suggested to Bishop McCloskey is that all together they pay $1000 now, each one third and...

Scope and Contents Spalding is very anxious about the American college at Louvain in Belgium and is ready to pay the $1000 whenever he has sufficient assurance that the college will go on. Father Peter Kindekens Kindekins has not written to him and in the letters to Lefevere and Bishop John McCloskey, he says not one word of the Cardinal Engelbert Sterckx of Mechlin under whose superintendence the college was to be placed. If Kindekens will write him that the college will go on and send one line of approval...

Scope and Contents Spalding wrote today to Father Peter Kindekens Kindekins enclosing a copy of a letter written to the Association for the Propagation of the Faith in behalf of the American College at Louvain . He has written differently but urged the same reasons which Lefevere employs. He is more and more convinced that this college is destined to do much good and the fact that difficulties have interposed is an additional reason to believe it is the work of God. Spalding and Lefevere will meet at the...

Scope and Contents Spalding would like to hear from Lefevere in reference to the prospects of the American College at Louvain from which he has heard nothing since the Vicar General Father Peter Kindekens left Louisville. Archbishop Francis Patrick Kenrick of Baltimore is opposed, thinking it will interfere with the Roman College. Spalding thinks differently and hopes Lefevere does too. Kenrick was opposed to the Belgian one before the Roman one was thought of, yet gave Bishop Michael O'Connor, S.J. a...

Scope and Contents Spalding learns that there is no elementary course of theology at Louvain . All must attend the long course of seven years. He suggests that a strong petition be sent to Bishop Louis Joseph Delebecque of Ghent to use his influence to have an elementary course of four years established at once. Spalding asks that Father Peter Hennaert write the petition and that Spalding's name be signed to it. He is sure the other bishops will have the same wish. He thinks the change of rectors should be...

Scope and Contents Spalding replies to Hennaert's letter of September 28 written in the name of Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere of Detroit. Spalding has thought that a change in the direction of the American College of Louvain would be beneficial, Father Peter Kindekens is wanting in "suaviter in modo." Kindekens has intimated his willingness to retire on account of his difficulties with the Association for the Propagation of the Faith . His bishop also needs him at home. Spalding is not acquainted with Father John...

Scope and Contents Not knowing if Lefevere is home Spalding writes through Hennaert. He received a budget of letters from Father Peter Kindekens and Father John De Neve which show that: Kindekens is displeased at the manner of his recall; they made an important omission by not writing about the Change to Cardinal Englebert Sterckx of Mechlin; De Neve favors Kindekens' remaining for another year with himself as spiritual director. If Lefevere could spare Kindekens for another year, this might be best. Spalding...

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Mrs. Spalding sends in $5.40 as mission dues from her group to aid the Indian Missions. She lists the 15 contributors and promises to say the necessary prayers. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo

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Mrs. Spalding thanks Hudson for the water of Lourdes and the picture of Our Lady of Knock as well as for making her a life member to the "Ave Maria." She hopes that in the future she will be able to give more than thanks as she would not be without the Ave Maria. Mrs. Spalding asks a share in Hudson's prayers for her husband and children. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo

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Mrs. Spalding sends $6.00 as dues for the mission society of St. Michael to aid the Indian Missions. She lists the 15 contributors of the money. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Spalding sends McMaster $6.12 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions and names the 17 contributors of the money. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Spalding sends McMaster 65¢ as mission dues to aid the Society of St. Michael for the Indian Missions. She lists the 3 contributors of the money. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He informs Hudson that M. R. Spalding, father of the bishop died last night. Hudson should inform Father Granger. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Spalding thanks McMaster for his kindness in helping young Jenkins and he sends McMaster the money he advanced. Spalding apologizes for the words of his nephew John Lancaster in the Ontological controversy, and assures McMaster that the young man had no intention of questioning the truth of McMaster's statements. If such an interpretation has been attached to his words, he is sorry, and has been asked Spalding to make amends. Spalding authorizes McMaster to state in the Journal that he...