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He compliments (Seton) on his article on Rome in the American Quarterly. The comparison and application to their own country is most opportune.

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He sends a copy of the Thesaurus Biblicus, a description of which is printed on the other side of the letter. P.S. He asks for a copy of the Ave Maria in which notice of the book is given. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He sends Hudson a copy of the "Times" containing an address given by Bishop Bernard McQuaid of Rochester, New York. He would like to receive the Ave Maria in exchange for the Times which he promises to send regularly to Hudson. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo

Scope and Contents He saw in the morning paper that Mrs. St. John Eckel had sued McMaster for his criticism of her book. Father William Wayrich thought McMaster's criticism was too severe and that the book on the whole was good but he suggested that the book would create the ambition in young girls and teach them to become adventuresses. He consideres Father Wayrich's opinion valuable but whether McMaster is right or wrong will involve him in expense so he sends fifty dollars to defray part of the cost of...

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He regrets that he cannot comply with Edwards' request for the Manuscript of "Notes on Ingersoll". The book was published piece-meal in the Waterloo Observor and the manuscript thrown away. The best he can do is to give Edwards the pencil with which he wrote the book. "Tactics of Infidels" also was written with it.

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Lambing expresses his sympathy on the destruction of the University. He received Hudson's letter and the style of the pamphlet is good. There is a mission being given by the Jesuit fathers and this takes up some of his leisure time. Lambing is going to order more copies of the "Mixed Marriage" and will pay for them at that time. He plans to add his mite towards the rebuilding of the University. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. crown 8 vo.

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He encloses $2 for water of Lourdes. He is well but working hard. His "History of the Dioceses of Pittsburg and Allegheny" is in press with Benziger Brothers, New York, and is being printed at the rate of 20-25 pages a day. The book will be the size of "Smith's Elements of Ecclesiastical Law." He asks how "Mixed Marriages" is selling. He regrets not being able to write for the Ave Maria, but perhaps later he may find time for an occasional article. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo

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Lambing received the manuscripts. Lambing could write occasionally for the Ave Maria and would like to know if there is any special topic. Lambing is ashamed to see his name so long among the "celebrated contributors" without contributing to the entertainment of the readers. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Lambing has reached his 41st birthday. His many occupations do not leave him in a mood to write. He fears that he cannot prepare his work for the Lenten season. Lambing requests some Lourdes water. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Enclosed is proof of a notice written for "The Catholic" about the death of Lambing's mother, who was a member of the Confraternity of the Sacred Heart of Mary. A notice in the "Ave Maria" would please Lambing if proof is suitable. Remember her in prayer. No enclosure. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo

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Lambing does not know if Hudson has returned. Hudson had some issues of the Ave Maria sent to him containing the case of possession which took place in Ohio. He is not pleased with it and is in favor of omitting it. His mind is too disturbed by temporal affairs to think deeply. He cannot promise to be a regular contributor. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Lambing writes with great difficulty as he has heard over 400 confessions this week. He has done his best to make his articles popular, so as to adapt them to the less educated reader. He cannot write on a Catholic Congress till his mind has had a rest. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Father Lambing will send today his promised article on the "Marriage Ceremony and the Nuptial Mass." He discusses the article at length. All extra, extraneous matter has been omitted. He extends a Happy New Year to Hudson. :: X-2-h A. L. S. 2pp. 4to

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He foresees that he will not be able to be present at the Commencement.

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He sends 8 copies of the centennial number of the Pittsburgh Gazette in which Edwards will find a little from Lambing's pen. P. S. He also sends one of his photos and one of his father and his two brothers. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He owes an apology for not writing but if there is any creature of circumstances it is the priest who has a large congregation and no assistant. He was anxious to go out. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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Lambing is pleased to hear of Hudson's proposed visit and hopes nothing will prevent it. He will write soon concerning articles for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Edwards is in error in supposing him to be the originator of the ecclesiastical map; it is by Rev. L.A. Lambert . Lambing sends to the Notre Dame library by Father Daniel Hudson a copy of his last historical pamphlet. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He sends letters of Bishop Francis Patrick Kenrick of Philadelphia, the manuscript of his history, some books, some numbers of the Catholic Directory. :: XI-1-d typed, signature missing 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Lambing's preoccupation with putting the financial affairs of his new parish in order has kept him from contributing to the Ave Maria. The parishioners have suffered from the effects of a strike. Bishop John Tuigg will not change Lambing. The congregation is unable to pay its debts and if the church is closed they would have to attend the cathedral, which many would be unable to do. Lambing put up a memorial to commemorate the erection of a chapel in 1754-58 to the Blessed Virgin at...

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He asks Hudson to send him a copy of the Ave Maria containing the address of Bishop John Lancaster Spalding delivered to the students. He requested Mr. Benziger to mention in his publication "Book Nerve" his, Lambing's, story "Mixed Marriages" besides suggesting that Penziger make arrangements for the sale of this story with Hudson. The ninth anniversary of Lambing's first mass will be celebrated tomorrow. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1 p. 12mo

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An advertisement for Lambing's "History of the Catholic Church in the Dioceses of Pittsburgh and Allegheny" printed by Benziger Brothers. Among the papers of Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C. . :: X-2-g Printed 1p. 12mo.

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Father Lambing encloses a money order for $22.50 to pay for the "Masses for the Dead." Also enclosed is the first installment of the sketch of Father Lemche. Bishop John Tuigg of the Pittsburgh Diocese is improving, but is not expected to regain his former strength fully. :: X-2-j A. L. S. 1p. 4to

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He asks Hudson if anything is being done on the "Mixed Marriages" as he has been waiting for the proof and has received none. He is well and busy and doing as well as he could expect. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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It was related in a late number of the M. A. Review that the laws were repealed, but the authority that Lambing quoted says no. :: X-2-j A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Lambing thinks he can find a way to insure the circulation of his appeal and raise the funds to pay the parish debts. He will send Hudson a copy of his appeal pamphlet with a picture of the memorial altar. Lambing inquires if Hudson might place a notice of the memorial altar in the Ave Maria minus the appeal. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents His new writing machine is quite a convenience. He can write on it more rapidly than by hand and can teach another to use it. Mary's Shrine is beginning to make some returns thanks to Our Lady and the advertisement in the Ave Maria. He has not done anything for the Ave because the affair for the benefit of the church takes much of his time. He gave a charity lecture on temperance last evening in Allegheny. He is enjoying good health. The 100 Masses for the Dead have not arrived yet. He...

Scope and Contents He received Hudson's invitation to write a brief sketch of Father Lemke for the Ave Maria. He has been dead some time but the interest of the subject and his connection with Dr. Demetrius Gallitzin may make the article fitting enough. They may soon lose their bishop, John Tuigg who recently had a heart attack. Hudson will soon have another article from him, but it keeps him busy answering his correspondence each day. Clipping attached describing history and illness of John Tuigg, Bishop...

Scope and Contents He informs Hudson that he has made some progress in the notice of Fr. Lemche. When he gets the paper giving the obsequies, he will send the first part of his article of Hudson. Their Bishop John Tuigg is improving and is out of danger, but it is doubtful whether he will again be able to administer the diocese. There is a heavy demand for the pamphlet, "Mary's Shrine," but the money is not coming in too fast. A pack of Catholic exchanges is requested for advertising purposes. He will try...

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Lambing encloses an article written at the request of Hudson. Certain parts are marked for Hudson to use his own judgement in altering or omitting altogether. Father John P. Quinn of Cathedral College has written a poem in Latin for the Ave Maria which Hudson may have. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.