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Scope and Contents Koch received Lefevere's letter with the deed of property. It might have defeated them except for the "hook and crook" law which was necessary on that occasion. The deed was made in 1859 after the church law of 1855 by which all conveyances to any bishop are void. However, the counsel on the other side, Holmes and Eggleston, admitted that the paramount title was in Lefevere. The Court rendered a judgment of guilty against Father Thomas Brady and the three officers. This gives possession of...

Scope and Contents Koch has been called upon professionally to extend aid to an unprotected female who is being persecuted: Mother Angela Joseph McKey. The two white-veiled Sisters of St. Bridget have left their quarters, staying with the priest, Father Thomas Brady, and also with a Mr. Courtney. Brady with abettors threaten "the old mother" with arrest unless she gives up part of the money she now holds on deposit which she earned to support the two novices. She has come to Koch for advice and he promises to...

Scope and Contents The Church suit has been settled by the Circuit Court in Lefevere's favor. Father Thomas Brady is utterly beaten, must pay a big bill of cost and repent of his many sins which he won't do. The church may now be consecrated. Mrs. Koch is painting a picture, Jacob's Dream, and wishes to send it to Lefevere, but hesitates to do so; would the bishop write his acceptance? The Irish Regiment is to be organized, with Father Brady as chaplain. Father Martin Marco is being persecuted by some German...

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Their file of the Catholic World lacks some volumes he lists. He asks if Edwards has them or not. They would also like to exchange for the American Catholic Quarterly Review. They could send publications by the University of Michigan or miscellaneous duplicates. :: XI-2-j L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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He is writing an article for the press concerning their exhibit of a collection of early Italian books loaned by George A. Plimpton of New York and has occasion to speak of other collections. A report has come to him that Notre Dame has just received a gift of a very large Italian collection. He asks for information about the gift. :: XI-2-f A.L.S. 2pp.

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They enclose a want list of Catholic periodicals. The Library of the University of Michigan is indebted to its Catholic friends for the files of these journals and should appreciate any help given to fill in the gaps. :: XI-2-k L.S.(TYPED) 1p.

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He has taken $40 out of Dutton's box and handed it to Father Leonor Fouesnal, SS.CC. to Father Wendelin Moellers, SS.CC.'s credit. . A clipping dated April 14, 1891 states that Amy C. Fowler, formerly known as Sister Rose Gertrude is to be married to Dr. Lutz at the home of H.W. Schmidt. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo. 10

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He sends greetings. :: XI-2-f Postcard, signed.

Scope and Contents Father Koehne asks that his paper be sent to Danville, as he has been transferred from Henry, Illionois. He feels that he has been unjustly treated by the administrator and offers to send McMaster the complete story, so that he can send it to Rome as an argument in favor of canon law in the United States. He has been advised to take this course by Father J. Helmsproecht, provincial of the Redemptorist order, whom Koehne met in Chicago. P.S. Koehne asks how much he owes McMaster for his...

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He encloses $3.00 for the Freeman's Journal from Dec. 4, 1870 to Dec. 4, 1871, and $2100 for "the successor of St. Peter in chains." :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He went east to meet Lotties's mother. They met George and he treated them royally. He has a $10 a month raise after working for the Fort Wayne Electric Works for three months. He only works eight hours a day now. He asks to be remembered to all the priests and professors. :: XI-2-i A.L.S. 2pp.

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His letter to Edwards has remained unanswered. All is progressing nicely there and they are very happy. Edwards should let them hear from him soon. He sends kindest regards to all at Notre Dame. :: XI-2-i A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents Since Lefevere's visit, Kohler has not been at Sault long enough to take active part in their Temperance Society about which he had promised to write. Since his return from Lake Superior and other missions he has seen several of his Irish people. He found them well disposed and while they have all abandoned the "Sons of Temperance ", they are not less faithful to their promise. He would have nothing to complain about those who speak English if it were not that many rarely approach the...

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He has the box containing the old volumes of the Review ready for shipment. Edwards must thank the president for the kind invitation but he fears he cannot accept it as he has instructions to give the children's first Communion class. The vestments are usually given poor missions. :: XI-2-h A.L.S. 2pp.

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He has several old volumes of St. Louis Review which he would gladly send Edwards if he sends shipping directions. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 1p.

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They announce their marriage. :: XI-1-f Printed 1p. 12mo.

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Kolbe thanks Hudson for the Ave Maria. Their numbers there are very few and their venture, the South African Catholic Magazine, lives from hand to mouth. He sends an article called forth by the account of the Abbey of Louarre. He asks that a copy of the article be sent to Emily du Gard Makepeace; if published. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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The firm asks Edwards if he is coming to Munich this year. They are reserving some antiques for his inspection. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. Postcard Italian

Scope and Contents Purcell's letter of Dec. 18 was missent to Missouri and was not received before Dec. 25. He consulted Kenrick's New Testament but did not find any indication in his notes on the Pauline Privilege that he holds the dispensation of the Pope unnecessary in case the interpellatio should be impossible. But why ask a dispensation in a law that cannot be observed? Modern Theologians agree that the dispensation or declaration is unnecessary even in case of the impossibility of the interpellatio, at...

Scope and Contents He answers the case proposed by Purcell. In the case of the woman from New Hampshire, he thinks there is reason to grant her a dispensation. This must be obtained from Rome, because the power of the bishops of the United States is not sufficient to govern this case. Since Rome must be written to, it would be wise to state in the same petition the case concerning the baptism of the Philadelphia woman. He considers her baptism valid because a Baptist minister told one of their priests that the...

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Koning calls Hudson's attention to an error regarding his book in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-h A. Postcard S. Latin 1p. 32mo.

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Konings had intended to go to New York at Christmas time and express personally his gratitude to McMaster for his kind words about his Moral Theology, but as his trip has been delayed, he will not defer the fulfillment of his obligation. The Catholic World has been deceived in regard to Rohling's "Moral Theology". In passing by New York he will communicate to McMaster some remarks that may serve for an article. :: I-2-a A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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Konings had finished his treatise on Moral theology and wishes to consult McMaster on certain matters in it. If McMaster is free the next Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday he should let Konings know as he intends to leave Baltimore Wednesday evening. One day will probably suffice but he suggests the four days to be sure of one. P. S. —He will stay at St. Alphonsus. :: I-1-o A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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He asks McMaster to insert the attached article in the journal of the next week. He prefers that the editor of the article be unnamed. As soon as his time permits he will send McMaster some observations on the condition of Ecuador. He remembers McMaster in his Mass. :: I-2-b A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He has spoken to Doctor Chapelle on the subject of the Minister's Catechisms and he recommended them. Konings writes to him so that he will speak to Chapelle. He begs the Minister to ask James Alphonsus McMaster to speak of the new Vives, 1874 edition of the Moral Theology of St. Alphonsus. The Pastoral Blatt has spoken highly of it in April, 1875. The Minister is to tell McMaster to add to what he has said that the failure to insert the Constitution "Apostolicae Sedis" changes the...

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Brother Philip was speaking to him about some large boulders that he would like to have, but the teams were too busy at the time. They dug some that they think he would like. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 1p.

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Koopmans is informed of a more or less disagreeable correspondence between Lefevere and Bishop George Aloysius Carrell in reference to Koopmans' coming to Detroit. He expresses sorrow for being the occasion of trouble to Lefevere, especially after Koopmans' short but agreeable stay in Lefevere's diocese. He thanks Lefevere for his many services and his too favorable opinion of him. :: III-2-j A.L.S. 1pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Koopmans feels gratified to tell Lefevere that he Lefevere misunderstood his letter, possibly because of Koopman's Dutch-American style and contents. He has no grounds to suppose that his bishop George Carrell, S.J. Is in any way dissatisfied; he is certain that he is not. His object in writing Lefevere was to thank him for his too favorable opinion of him, for troubling to ask for him, and for Lefevere's confidence in him. Instead of bettering it, his writing has made it worse. :: III-2-j...

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His annual accounts of the missions will be as complete as Lefevere can possibly desire. He assures him that after 14 years, if his books are balanced there will not remain $10 to his name. Lefevere's paternal advice will be strictly followed; he keeps strong liquor for guests on extraordinary occasions. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents From Lefevere's letter of the 20th, he fears Lefevere underestimates his desire of entering a religious order. Koopmans has struggled against the order for 18 years. He changed his intentions 15 years ago to sacrifice himself for the missions. Ever since he has delayed making known his views or carrying out his intentions due to cowardice or to indebtedness of the missions. Now he conscientiously believes it is God's will to enter the religious life. He is willing to wait three or four...