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Scope and Contents The Sisters of Charity arrived there on the feast of the, Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Lamy was away but found them well and, cheerful when he returned. The Sisters are learning the Castillano as, fast as possible. They intend to open the hospital next January. The, few Americans, there, will be generous towards such a charitable, institution. Lamy has been preparing the house for some years. It has, about 20 rooms and is surrounded by a large garden. A creek runs, through the premises. The...

Scope and Contents At last he sends a check for $1,000 which Purcell advanced for the passage of the Sisters. Things go slow in this territory. They must put up with such order of things as Divine Providence is pleased to dispose. The Sisters of Charity are sometimes a little downhearted. The Legislature of the Territory voted them $100 a month for the hospital. It is not much but it shows a good disposition. The Sisters will have written Purcell about their narrow escape on Christmas Eve. Lamy sees that...

Scope and Contents A few days ago he returned from Colorado Territory where he found Father Joseph P. Machebeuf unable to walk from a serious accident. He will get well but he has not been able to say Mass for three months. The parish of Denver Colorado is increasing. The brick church was dedicated on the second Sunday of August. Machebeuf also has a large congregation at Central City. There are more Catholics there than in Denver on account of the mines. There is no church at Central City but they have...

Scope and Contents He has just returned from Denver where he found Father Joseph P. Machebeuf in good health. He pontificated Mass on Trinity Sunday and gave instructions in the evening after vespers; he administered Confirmation. Father Machebeuf has a very fine bell of nearly 2,000 pounds. Besides the boys' school, there is an academy for girls conducted by the Sisters of Loretto . He blessed the new stone church in Central City, the great mining place, The church is 100x 50 feet and there are enough...

Scope and Contents Santa Fe is almost dead. There is nothing doing except two small newspapers which seem to predict great things for the future of New Mexico. As yet the thousand of emigrants have not come. The work of the Sisters of Charity is increasing. On a trip to a distant part of his diocese he camped at La Belle Etoile where he was exposed to be scalped every minute. At a spot 12 miles from Fort Sumner four men had been killed by the wild Navajoes. He travelled over 900 miles and found seven new...

Scope and Contents He left Santa Fe in the middle of March to come to the provincial council of St. Louis, but when he arrived the Archbishop Peter Richard Kenrick said there would be no council on account of the political troubles. Lamy spent two weeks at Pike's Peak. Father Joseph P. Machebeuf has a nice brick church in Denver. Denver has many fine buildings. They have a few lots, even blocks secured. The most stirring place he saw is Gregory Diggings, 45 miles northwest of Denver, Colorado. It adjoins...

Scope and Contents Lamy ordained two of his deacons, Francis Lestra, and Stephen Parisis . During the past year, the following deacons were ordained: Louis Bourolier, John Brun, Clement Peyron, Antonio Fourchaign, and Eugene Novert . Father D.M. Gasparri, S.J ., has been giving a mission in the Parish of Taos where the unfortunate Father Antonio Jose Martinez was responsible for a schism which lasted until the latter's death July 28, 1867, a total of seven years. Most of the people are coming back to obedience...

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She is not a sister but a niece of Archbishop John Lamy of Santa Fe; his oldest brother Etienne being her father. She sends a small lock of the Archbishop's hair. Lamy left his pontificals to his successor Archbishop John B. Salpointe at present in Europe. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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She received the precious cross yesterday. She thanks him for this valuable relic of the Holy Land. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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In compliance with Edwards' request she forwards the largest picture they have of Bishop Peter Bourgade of Tucson, Arizona. It was taken when he was a priest. She would be grateful for some Lourdes water. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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They will be at Notre Dame Tuesday and hope they can see Edwards while there. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 1p.

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Her Grandma requests her to say that if Edwards is in Philadelphia during his vacation she would like to give him for the University a manuscript written by her father; it was highly spoken of by the officials of the Banks of England, Ireland, Scotland.

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He was so busy with office work that he did not have time to attend to the picture, but he sent it off today. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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He inquires if Edwards has received the case containing the picture. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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Some time ago Edwards presented Mrs. Robins and his mother with a pair of indulgenced beads. He asks if the indulgence is lost if the beads are lent to another person. He hopes to see Edwards during the World's Fair. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 1p.

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She expects to be in Chicago and is anxious to see Memorial Hall. She asks the best time to find Edwards at the University. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 1p.

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He is afraid that he will not be able to go west until the exhibition opens in 1893. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He was greatly surprised to learn of the death about a year and a half ago of Prof. James F. Edwards. Having known him for a number of years, he would be grateful for particulars concerning his sickness and death. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 1p.

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They acknowledge the receipt of "Midshipman Bob". He will try to visit Notre Dame during his vacation. The cadets who were so hospitably entertained at Notre Dame never tire of talking of Edwards' kindness. :: XI-1-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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He fears that it will be impossible for them to accept the invitation to the Commencement. Grandma is recovering from a fall. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He asks Edwards to inform him which picture he desires for the collection. Regarding Mother Seton's book hardly anything has been done in correction. They are looking forward to the Fair with pleasure. If Edwards wrote to his uncle, he might get something of the Bishops'. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 2pp.

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Not having heard from Edwards since his departure they were inclined to think that he had been taken sick in Baltimore. He encloses a sheet of memorandums which Edwards desired to have. He has given his Catholic friends to understand that he would be glad to get any manuscripts relating to the Catholic Church in America. The enclosed notes give the geneology of Bishop Francis X. Gartland. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 8pp. 12mo.

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He thanks Edwards for the book; it is just the kind of a work he prefers reading. He will try to have Mother Seton's life corrected by the time of Edwards' next visit. They are all in good health with the exception of Aunt Gartland. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He sends some newspaper clippings. :: XI-1-f Name card

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His grandma requested him to reply to Edwards' letter. They desired to see Edwards because it may be years before they could have that pleasure again. His cousin Mr. Gartland who resides in Buenos Aires intends to visit them on his way to Europe. Fred and his mother will go to Europe with him and then make their permanent home in South America. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Edwards can imagine his astonishment upon receiving a letter from one whom he has supposed deceased. Father John Crowley mislead him. He hopes Edwards will continue his work many years. They were pleased to see some of Uncle's Bishop Francis X. Gartland mementoes in the exhibit at the Fair.

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His Aunt Gartland died last Thursday. They did not reach South America as they expected. They received very unexpected news while in Paris which upset their plans completely. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The Bethesda Spring water business has been put into a stock company composed of men of responsibility and standing. Senator Sawyer, Executive Secretary Windom, Speaker Keiffen, and Congressman Guenther are included in the number. A good superintendent has been placed in charge and new agencies have been established. The capital stock of $200,000. now pays 6 per cent on par value. Most of the stock has already been taken but Lancaster has a few shares to sell to his friends at $60., the...

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Lancaster is pleased to send McMaster a 10 gallon keg of Bethesda water at once. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She takes a deep interest in all news of Catholicity and thinks highly of the Journal. She asks that McMaster send his Journal gratis to the sisters of this convent, since their means will not permit an expenditure of this nature. In return she will send McMaster any news of Boston she may have. She has done this at times for their Boston Pilot, and the editor of the Tablet sends his paper to the sisters free. If McMaster is willing, she asks for the back number containing the account...