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He sends the advance money for five pilgrims and asks that their berths be as close together as possible. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The Bishop Joseph Dwenger took his letter without enclosing the Post Office order which Benoit now sends. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Benoit, explains to McMaster that a Rev. Father De Luca has written him asking to be admitted to his diocese. This priest claims to be a victim of persecution in Switzerland and has finally been exiled after 9 months imprisonment. Father Benoit promised to employ him if he could show good papers from his Ordinary and instructed him to borrow 20 or 25 dollars from McMaster for his train fare, which Fr. Benoit would promptly refund. Three weeks have now passed, and since De Luca has not...

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Benoit introduces a priest who has been imprisoned in Europe for his faith. Since he has no place for this "Confessor fidei" he recommends him to other priests with the hope that they will aid and protect him. The new priest is able to speak French, English and Italian, but not German. Benoit recommends him in a particular manner and offers to repay any financial assistance they might see fit to give him. copy in the papers of James Alphonsus McMaster :: I-2-b copy of A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He is visiting his birthplace and remembering happy events of his youth. He left Rome earlier than he expected due to the extreme heat, and at that time Miss Edes had not received the money to buy the lamp. The address that McMaster had prepared was not delivered since they do not make speeches written by outsiders. The Bishop delivered one at the audience with the Pope as did Judge Sheard, his being in French and it pleased the Pope as his countenance evidenced the fact. The Pope's...

Scope and Contents Flaget informs Brute of the changes which have taken place in his diocese with the departure of the Incomparable Mgr. Francis Patrick Kenrick. Father Ignatius Aloysius Reynolds has taken over the class of Theology and the Scriptures and has given up the presidency. Father George Elder was recalled to that important post. Father William Byrne, very well known by Brute has been withdrawn from his college where he was doing exceedingly well to fill the position of vice-president. Every ...

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He sends back to McMaster $20 saying, "what is given is given". Tomorrow he will write a longer letter. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He is in Fort Wayne again on his return home he was well received by the Catholics proving that Catholics sincerely love their spiritual guides. He thanks McMaster for the kindness bestowed upon him while he was in New York, and he asks McMaster to telegraph him the day Bishop Joseph Dwenger leaves New York. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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They have read of Clarke's great history and wish to benefit by it. If Clarke will let them satisfy their debt for it little by little, they will order two copies, one for each community of their order Poor Clares in this country. The other copy is to be addressed to Sister Mary Francis Moran P.C., New Orleans. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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They forward two missals as per enclosed bill. The paper which Edwards claims is poor is especially prepared for missals; it is of superior quality, tinted, as that color is soft to the eyes. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 1p.

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They mailed a copy of the Life of Father Hecker on Sept. 19. On Oct. 3 they sent two copies of the life of General Meagher but they were returned with no explanation. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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They do not know of an English History of Germany which can be unreservedly recommended to Catholics except Janssen's. They have two more in their general catalogue but do not know anything of their merit. :: XI-1-o L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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The volumes of Janssen's German History that Edwards has is all that has been issued so far. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. Postcard

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Oechtering's copy of the Jubilee Album will be sent. As to the copy for the library of Notre Dame,it is impossible to supply additional copies. They have only one complete set of the "Wahrheitsfreud". :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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They send Hudson a copy of Father August Bernard Oechtering's book, "Capital and Labor" for a notice in the Ave Maria. This is the only book that has been published on this subject from a Catholic standpoint. The object of the work is to create peace and unity between employers and employees and it was ordered published by Bishop Joseph Dwenger of Fort Wayne. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Benziger Brothers submit drawings for exposition with wooden tabernacles. As for the lamps and Ostensorium they desire that Hudson make the selection. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Benziger Brothers have issued orders for the making of the safes and tabernacles with the six lamps respectively; Chandeliers number 1267 have been ordered from Europe. Details concerning the proper size Ostensorium that would fit in the Tabernacle are discussed. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 5pp. 4to.

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Benziger Brothers have issued orders for the making of the safes and tabernacles with the six lamps respectively; Chandeliers number 1267 have been ordered from Europe. Details concerning the proper size Ostensorium that would fit in the Tabernacle are discussed. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 5pp. 4to.

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Everything is ready for shipment except the Expositions and they will not be ready until September 10th. :: X-3-e A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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They have Janssen, Geschichte des Deutschen Volkes at $2.10. :: XI-1-l PRINTED (German)

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A notice of publication of the Office of the Tenebrae. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Father Charles L. DePreiter of Lefevere's diocese owes them $206.45 since March 1857. They request Lefevere's aid in collecting the debt. :: III-2-i L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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They recall Father Charles De Preitre of Wyandotte in the matter of their claim against him. They refer to De Preitres' letter to them of Sept. 22 in which he will try his best to settle the account by and by, as he has written so often before. The ask Lefevere to remind him of his obligation. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Father J A Koenig has owed them $25 for vestments since February 2, 1857. They have learned that Koenig is now at Lefevere's house and ask Lefevere to give him the enclosed bill which with interest amounts to $28.66. The letter is signed by E. Freymiller for Benziger Brothers. They enclose a statement sent to Father Koenig. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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Mechlin Offices were sent instead of Tours because Tours is not printed separately. They will exchange the Alte und Neue Welt for the Ave Maria and would like Hudson to mention their periodical in the Ave Maria occasionally. :: X-2-e A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Benziger Brothers sends "An Instruction on Mixed Marriages", by Bishop William Bernard Ullathorne of Birmingham, England, with notes by a professor of theology. They have been assured that it is a learned and practical treatise and they would appreciate a notice in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Benziger Brothers sends Hudson a copy of the work "A Sure Way to a Happy Marriage". :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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There is no objection to reproducing Dr. Johannes Janssen's biography in English. They have all rights pertaining to this matter and suggest that Hudson mention that the original appeared in the Alte und Neue Welt published in 1886. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Enclosed is a check for $25 toward the expenses of the Summer School and their thanks for McMahon's recommendation of their books. They wish he would let them have the complete manuscript of Scaramelli and the original. This will enable them to calculate the time necessary for a translation. They ask if McMahon has suggestions about style, type, etc. and what he expects for his translation. :: I-1-j - L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}

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The package of Father De Costa has not yet been received. They ask if they will forward it with the books. :: XI-2-g TYPED 1p.