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She asks McMaster to donate his paper to two American sisters far from their native land. They will remit the postage, and beg him to pardon their liberty. :: I-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Leonard wishes he could help, but his acquaintance with Orestes A. Brownson was very slight. Leonard was very young when he lived in Chelsea, too young to come into the range of such a man. Dr. Langworthy and Rev. Samuel Robins knew him well. Both of these men are dead. Leonard can only tell Brownson how awed he used to be by the "man of power" as some used to call him, and how he longed to know him. One thing shows his faith in things: Brownson was the center of little gatherings on the...

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Twelve days ago, Father Leonard sent the names of delegates to the Columbian Catholic Congress. He now sends the official blank with the names, which he did not have before. T.F. Mullen now resides in Chicago.

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She received the beautiful ring that Edwards sent her and is obliged to him. It looked so pretty in that box. She asks if he had a nice trip to Europe. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 1p.

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He lists the delegates from St. Francis Solanus College, Quincy, Illinois to the Columbian Catholic Congress. (Form of Aug. 10, 1893, attached.)

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Leonard asks McMaster to send him the address of the Carmelite nuns. He encloses a stamped envelope. P.S. - He means the Daughters of St. Teresa. :: I-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Leoni sends $6 to McMaster $3 of which is to be used toward a subscription to Freeman's Journal, $2 as donation to the Pope and $1 for a book, "Happiness of Heaven." :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Leoni sends McMaster $3 for a subscription to the Freeman's Journal. Mrs Crabb wishes her paper discontinued. He also sends $5.40 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12 mo

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He hopes that Edwards has enjoyed his trip. He sent by express a case containing some of the industry which are made by their boys. He hopes Edwards will pay them a longer visit next year. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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It is with great pleasure that he recommends to Edwards Mr. P. Culliney, salesman of the largest dry goods house in New York. He strongly recommends this house; for years he has been dealing with this firm. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Mr. P. Culliney will call on Edwards this month; he is a general salesman for the largest dry goods house in New York. Brother wishes Edwards to do all he can for him with the person who buys for his institution. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Leontine asks Clarke to put him down for 1, 2 3 volumes and asks about the paper. Clarke is going to keep them back for the want of it. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents During the past month the Leopoldine Association has sent to Arnstein and Eckeles of Vienna, the sum of 1117,500 francs who will send it to Kenrick, who is to acknowledge its reception. According to the indications of Father Frederick Rese, the Central Direction of the Association has allotted 25,000 francs to each of the diocese of St. Louis, Kentucky, Charleston, South Carolina and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and 17,500 for the diocese of Cincinnati. Cincinnati receives less this time, but...

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Lepere has always wanted to write for a standard magazine and would like to contribute to the Ave Maria, dedicated to the honor of the Virgin Mary. He received a Catholic and classical education at St. Louis University. He sends a specimen essay on "Christian Art". Brother Fidelis will remember Lepere as a son of Mrs. Frances Lepere. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo

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He has finished the few lines written in French in remembrance of Bishop William Tyler. He can give more information after seeing the photo. He has enclosed a letter of Bishop Tyler and a piece of his purple cassock, which are to be returned as soon as possible. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Enclosed not present is the bill of the seminary for the first quarter of the year. Added on the next page:

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Before Archbishop Leray read McMaster's favor this morning, he told Thiards to withdraw his name from the appeal as he had to have the appeal in his own home. The debts compiled by Archbishop Napoleon Perche are also his. He also consulted the Hon. H.P. Semmes and Fernandez, the justice of the State Supreme Court. McMaster's views do not hold good under their civil law. McMaster is not to publish Thiard's appeal. The Archbishop will send his new appeal. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Bishop Leray thanks McMaster for his remembrance of him through the telegram of Sept. 15. The coming day he will begin his travels alone through the primeval woods of Northern Louisiana. This is a fit place in which to meditate, but there is great difficulty incurred in keeping one's self on the muddy roads. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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By a grievous sickness of more than five months their rector Father John DeNeve has been unable to answer his letters. The draft from McFarland has been sent to Noel Estère at Monpellier, who has received it. Since Mr. Berhens was so far under the canonical age, his ordination has been delayed. Creedon and Fagan have been ordained subdeacon last Saturday. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Lesperance submits a manuscript entitled "The Jesuits In the West". :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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An announcement of the shipment of books through George Dunlop & Co. of Paris and Perry & Ryer of New York. :: I-1-j - Bill S. - (English and French) - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}

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Edwards must not get discouraged. It would be useless for him to try to study hard now. He is always welcome at Notre Dame. All here love him. Letourneau shall not fail to pray for him. He has kept Edwards' room locked, and asks if he will send him his books, etc. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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He knows of only one friend in Mt. Clemens, Mr. Oliver Chapoton, the president of the bank. He is an old resident and it is possible that he could give the information Edwards desires. Father Joseph, a Passionist, is conducting their retreat. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 1p.

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Announces creation of the Diocese of Cincinnati to include the entire state of Ohio. Names Fenwick as Bishop. Gives him the administration of the adjoining provinces of Michigan and the Northwest with the same faculties. :: II-4-d A.D.S. latin 1p. parchment. Added note on back of Consecration ceremony and participants, Jan. 13, 1822 signed by J.B. Purcell.

Scope and Contents As she promised to write in case she was unable to call at Cragdon, she must make her apologies to the girls through William. It gave her much regret not to see his sisters. She has not been able to hear of any place such as they wanted. If William should hear of anything desirable and not over $5000 at Yonkers or nearer New York he is to drop her a line to Dr. Jonathan Letterman care of the Medical Director's office, Philadelphia. They are settled for the summer in a very pretty...

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Leues submits a poem entitled "Ave Maria Stella" for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Bishop William H. Gross wanted McMaster informed of the Solemn Requiem Mass offered yesterday for Cardinal Alexander Barnabo. The Bishop intended to give the funeral oration, but was prevented form doing so by ill health. Leure asks that his name be omitted. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents These regulations for the observance of Lent are those of Bishop John Carroll of Baltimore. The general regulations are written by Levadoux ?. The footnotes giving the exceptions are in the handwriting of Richard and allow the use of eggs, milk products and oil or fats. Dispensations must be obtained each year from Baltimore. Richard lists a brief account of his travels from March 21 from Prairie de Rocher and Kaskaskia to March 27 at Cape Giradeau, Missouri. Photostats and other...

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Eulogy by Levadoux on George Washington delivered in St. Anne's Church, Detroit, Michigan, February 1797, edited and translated by Edward B. Ham, and published by the William L. Clements Library, Ann Arbor, February, 1944. :: III-2-n Printed brochure 28pp. and cover 12mo.

Scope and Contents Levavasseur offers to Purcell's diocese a cleric in minor orders named Kemper who promises to be a good missionary but whom the physicians have advised to seek another climate for his health. His health is not bad but is better suited to a temperate climate. Kemper has a good voice and piety, would have been a subdeacon last year but was undecided as to the country in which he would serve. He comes from the diocese of Nancy. The costs of his trip would be advanced by the seminary, since they...