Scope and Contents Being uneasy over their $50 application on the order for Mr. Kennedy of Baltimore, Timon is to let Bruté know. Bruté had a letter of Father Wiseman full of kind expressions. After the feast of St. Francis Xavier, Bruté will travel to Rivière au Chat to answer. Bruté shares in Timon's consolation at receiving such an increase for his society Vincentians. He is sure in the graces loaded on them, the successor of Pius VII granting Venerable Father Felix de Andreis, C.M. to America to ...

Scope and Contents Timon's letters are a great consolation in Bruté's difficult situation. If Timon has a recess at Easter, would it be beyond all discretion's limits to desire a mission from his able and fervid heart? Or might some help be granted from Father Francis Regis Loisel? Bruté loves Father Joseph F. Wiseman too much to call for him so soon. The people promised some subscription to Father Benjamin Petit, but did not pay it. Bruté's own list of subscriptions is not yet begun. The main trustee...

Scope and Contents Bruté received Timon's letter of March 13. Continued April 5. Saturday Bruté ordained Matthew Felix Ruff subdeacon, Father Simon Lalumière being with him. Lalumière returned to his parishes, St. Peter's, St. Mary's, the same morning. Bruté has to continue preparing his seminarian for many things, to yield him after Easter to the clamors of the north about Fort Wayne; so many Catholics who have not had a priest for 9 months. Bruté has lost the esteemed Father Stephen Theodore Badin who...

Scope and Contents Father Matthew Felix Ruff arrived yesterday, a priest forever. Timon is to pray that both try to husband well the immense grace conferred on Ruff the day of St. Barnabé. Bruté is grateful for Father John B. Tornatore's offering. He is glad of the success of Father Joseph Wiseman's mission to Cape Girardeau. they may yet be destined to work together. Bruté must have a college and Seminary. Could not Wiseman's place be marked in it? What can Bruté know of even projects until he returns...

Scope and Contents Brute today received Timon's letter of July 24. He has no particular commission for Timon except to bring them a sample of what is being published in theology by Father Carriere of St. Sulpice. On the score of the satisfactory account which Timon has to give about the College, Brute can be pardoned for his almost indiscreet ardor for the hope, already realized;, for the future of this country. What a consolation for Bishop Joseph Rosati and for the Vincentians as well as Father...

Scope and Contents He found Timon's last letter of April 20 at home last Saturday when he returned from a visit of more than 600 miles, 550 on horseback, which he performed with unbelievable ease. He was first in Edgar County, Illinois for their Easter duty; than at chicago with Father Irenaeus St. Cyr. Then he went by Michigan City, Laporte, and took part at Father Louis Deseille's Indian mission, Pokegan Village in Michigan, near Niles. Then South Bend, Indiana, visiting not the establishment, which ...

Scope and Contents Bruté adds some lines to Wiseman as a collaborator of the "Shepherd" and to pass on? to Father Philip Borgna, C.M.. Bruté believes they are in real crisis. The fanatics can come to some secret plot to burn establishments and churches but the progress of religion will not suffer. They must show no alarm, even for this Valdo. Bruté would like all their papers to have the true priestly character. Valdo, Bromlee, Breckenridge, Bourne, or Smith, etc., what does it matter. Catholic truth...

Scope and Contents When Mr. Roger Brooke spoke to Zocchi's coming to say Mass for his poor son he expressed his personal satisfaction, raised not possible objection and said that though it was not the custom of Father Jean Dubois, he would explain it to him when I returned home. He did and thought he would hear that Zocchi had come which would have been a consolation. Last Friday Brooke told Brute that Zocchi on his visit said that he had received a letter that would prevent his saying the mass. Brute...

Scope and Contents Brute has just learned from Mr. Bradley of the person addresed that he is a Catholic who has been for a short time out of the church. Brute has decided to consider himself the man's pastor and states that he cannot believe that a man of his character cannot perservere in his error. He owes to his love for his excellent wife and his children to try to mend his affairs. He knows that he does not have any right to separate himself or others from the faith. Others led by the sin of the ...

Scope and Contents Brute sees in the papers the death of Mrs. Lacombe after so long a trial, and has said Mass for her. He asks Chance to tell Father H Joubert. Brute keeps as he can a remembrance of the French colony when he arrived in 1810-all melted away even Chance's father. Some have returned to France Leyritz, St. Martin, La Tullage but many to the grave. Brute asks Chance to lend him Robert Walsh's review. The notice of Archbishop John Carroll pleased him half way. But the sad concern of this...

Scope and Contents Brute had the intention of seeing Smith before this as his pastor. God's mercy wants Smith's return to the church. He should not wait for death. Mr. Bradley is gone and Brute had promised him to warn Smith in true charity. Brute asks that he read over his first letter to which he gave no answer and if there is any offense let him have a chance to clear it. The word of God is not the writing on the paper but the meaning, truth and grace contained. Private interpretation creates new...

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Brute says he will settle the judgment which Motter has obtained against Isaac Woods. :: II-3-o - A.D.S. - English - 1p. 12mo. 2

Scope and Contents Brute greets Purcell as a friend at the altar. The news Purcell has received is exact for the chief persons. Brute indicates that though there are disagreements between priests they all seek the truth and that in obeying the Archbishop they are achieving the best thing. The Archbishop allows those to complete the two years of theology who have begun with a right intention and he grants others to begin their first year. Since Egan has told Purcell of the main changes Brute adds a few ...

Scope and Contents Bruté begs Rese to continue his interest in his work for which he is very grateful. Brute did the Holy Week alone as best he could. He has not been able to get Father Nicholas Petit, S.J. nor any other priest from Bardstown or the Barrens. The care of the first communicants, about 50 including some from 18 to 20 was an object of special importance which complicated the Easter service for the adults. He has a seminarian, Mr. Felix Matthew Ruff whom he is preparing for ordination and will send...

Scope and Contents He is late in acknowledging Rese's letter of October 24, which was so full of interest in his work and in which he offered to procure for Bruté some German priests. He needs a priest who speaks German as well as English for Fort Wayne and the canal. Rese's letter is before him and Rese can speak by reason of his wider travels and labors as a real brother in the Lord. Relying on the power of Rese's letters in Europe which, however, will take a long time, he is going to make demands on his...

Scope and Contents Brute acknowledges Rese's letter of Feb. 14, and the gift from Vienna. He hopes to use well the gift. He asks Rese about the best way to have the money sent, whether by way of Paris, or perhaps by Mr. Mark Frenaye, the friend of Father John Hughes at Philadelphia. Rese is to treat him as his student in matters of finance. He is determined to spend not before but after receiving the money. He has a cathedral, too grand for Vincennes where he froze last month. It is in need of plaster for the...

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For considerations between M. Mullan and himself Brute asks Mr. Grover to carry to his account credit for $50 which he will pay Grover. :: II-3-o - A.D.S. - 320 - 2

Scope and Contents Bruyere hopes the letter he gave Father William Storr has not been construed into a recommendation as he could not give any. Bishop John Walsh withdraw faculties, without putting him under censure, for cause of immorality; evidence of the charge has been carefully examined; there is no doubt in Bruyere's mind of Storr's culpability. If Lefevere receives him, Bruyere suggests that Storr, before exercising the holy ministry, should spend some time in a retreat, nor should he be given a mission...

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The bearer, Father William Storr, has exercised the holy ministry in the Diocese of Sandwich for 7 months. Because of difficulties, which he will explain to Lefevere, he offers his services to some other bishop. He is under no censure; Lefevere may act as prudence and zeal will suggest. :: III-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The communication about which he inquired the other day was from Henry F. Brownson. On his previous communication he had written his place of residence as well as his name, but that communication cannot be found or it would also be sent to McMaster. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Buchanan says he sent McMaster a brief review of a book of poems published in Cincinnati. He is alarmed to find that it has not been published in the Freeman's Journal up to this date and is concerned as to what has become of it. He wishes to have McMaster inform him through the Journal in a word to"F" if he has received the material and if it is agreeable to him to publish it. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 1pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The excellent service McMaster has rendered to the cause of civil liberty leads him to enclose a remonstrance and requests McMaster's attention to the subject. They are sunk in a dead sea of despotism there. The convention in the midst of despair and under Federal terrorism is the first political movement of the Democracy in Kentucky since the dispersion at Frankfort by _____ Gilbert ?. However, it was a success in numbers, characters, and harmony of spirit and action. They must suffer...

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Miss Buchanan reads the Ave Maria and sends an article for publication in the Ave Maria. She has written poetry but this is the first attempt at prose. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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They could furnish Hudson with an electro of "The Angelus" if he wishes to use it as a premium. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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The nature of their business will not warrent their making a three months contract. The edition of the "Angelus" is limited. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Buchanan sends his "Outcast" along with the picture Stoddard asks for and some other books of his. Stoddard will notice that in "Outcast" Buchanan has treated him as a real friend and borrowed some phrases and ideas. He is sorry he missed Stoddard while he was in London. The autobiography Stoddard speaks of would be a morsel for the gods. Buchanan would be grateful if Stoddard would send something for the new review he is floating. Robert Louis Stevenson has been sending from Samoa...

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A card of the Gast Lithograph and Engraving Company of New York together with sample photographs. :: X-3-k Printed card S. 5pp. 32mo.

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Buchanan would be pleased to publish a picture of Father Joseph Damien De Veuster. At present the Buchanan Publishing Company is endeavoring to dispose of the present edition of "Angelus" which is going well. The first edition of five hundred pictures of De Veuster will cost $125. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Buchanan sends a sample of the work of the Chicago Photograph Company. He is the western representative of "The Lost Art Letter Company" and keeps an artist in Chicago. Buchanan makes suggestions regarding prices and types of work. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Buchanan handed the picture to the Chicago Photogram Company. He is obliged to Hudson for giving him option on the picture. The prices of Knight and Leonard are very high; their prices are twenty percent less. He asks the name of a book published by an English priest on the Catholic Church and the laboring class in the 16th Century. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.