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Scope and Contents He asks about the letters which he sent three or four months ago. Has McMaster received them? He has been living quietly in the Novitiate. They will receive seven students from St. James' College, Baltimore, Maryland July 13. He tells of the Masses and other religious exercises held in honor of the Pope and of St. Alphonsus from June 17 to June 21. They have a large relic of St. Alphonsus which was exposed during the Te Deum for public veneration. They compared their 800 Communions to...

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He introduces Father M. Oates, C.SS.R., an Irishman of the old stock, who will give McMaster the details of his visit. He remembered McMaster and family in his Mementos at Mass. P.S. He will say Masses tomorrow for Gertrude McMaster and little Gertrude. :: I-1-o A.L.S. part Latin 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents His heart completely gave way when he received McMaster's telegram. He feels that McMaster has a powerful intercessor in Heaven, but he cannot say more for a brother is waiting for his letter. Yesterday morning he said Mass for Mrs. McMaster. This morning he offered a Solemn Requiem Mass of which he was the celebrant and Fathers Rossback and Bates, deacon and subdeacon, and all the members of his religious community offered Holy Communion for the repose of her soul. Tomorrow morning...

Scope and Contents Freitag writes in a hurry for they have many things to do in preparation for the coming holidays. He remembers with great pleasure his visit with McMaster and asks when he will visit him. He would be most welcome during the holidays. He asks about McMaster's children, whom he loves very much, and remembers every day in Mass. He asks if McMaster has seen Father M Oates C.SS.R. as yet. Oates is at St. James' Church. Midnight Mass on Christmas will be offered up for McMaster, his children...

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He arrived there safe and sound but had an accident between New York and Philadelphia which caused a delay of more than three hours. He sends his love to the children. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Father Freitag thanks McMaster for the letter and package, and asks to be remembered in the prayers of McMaster's family. Father Freitag will remember McMaster in Mass on Thursday morning. He advises McMaster to bear up under the persecution that may result from his fearlessness, and recommends to him the words of Thomas A. Kempis. His health has not been too good, but he hopes to see McMaster in the summer. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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He asks to be excused for troubling McMaster but asks him if he has seen and examined the work "Lives of the Deceased Bishops of the Catholic Church in the United States" and asks his opinion of it. If McMaster judges it to be instructive for the students, he is requested to ask Mr. O'Shea to send him a copy. Mr. Rogers of New York was in Annapolis. He has recovered. Father Rapbuch sends his regards, and he sends his regards to the children. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He will be in New York next Tuesday morning and asks to see McMaster and the children at St. Alphonsus. Last Monday he had a procession of the Most Blessed Sacrament in the garden. He gives his regards to the children. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Frémon expresses her gratitude and tells of her happiness here. Virtue is practiced here by these Ladies so that it pours out over all those around. She told the Ladies of Blanc's gracious invitation to be received in his name. Madame Adine Guinand, R.S.C.J. received her with charming kindness. :: VI-1-j A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Mr. LeCote? has just made the last payment on his balance; Frenaye had promised to send it to Blanc. Poor LeCote? never seems to win. His son, too cannot get steady employment; Frenaye hopes bad luck will not always follow him. Frenaye is still interested in the case of Mr. Poulhouze ; it was because of Frenaye that Poulhouze came to this country. He is at the age when he needs things for the end of his life. Frenaye would hear any news of a change in Poulhouze with pleasure. He should...

Scope and Contents Some one named J. Valsin ? who told Frenaye he was born in France of a Spanish father said he had preached in French in New Orleans. He said he was ordained by the bishop of St. Louis. While it is possible that this may be true it is Frenaye's duty to tell Blanc he is an imposter. He came from France in September 1858 and went to the Jesuits in Baltimore where he stayed nine months as a cook. At the end of this time, having behaved badly, he was sent away. He tried to borrow money in the...

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Frenaye sends Blanc a letter written by Pierre Bousquet … For complete calendar see original of 9 cards. Cross references:1. Bishop Anthony Blanc 2. Pierre Bousquet 3. Margueritte Bouret 4. Emile J. Brasier 5. Albert Bousquet 6. Adrien Bousquet 7. Fréderic Bousquet 8. A.D. Doriocourt 9. Mr. Lezaire 10. Hermogine Brown :: V-4-n A.L.S. French 10pp. 4to. 10

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Frenaye received Blanc's letter in reply to his about the Bouquet children; he sends his thanks and those of their uncle. A copy of Blanc's letter was sent to the mother in Marseilles. Her brother-in-law pointed out that she should come. On Bishop Joseph Rosati' s order, Frenaye sends an interesting notice about the missions; also one for Bishop Chanche and for Bishop Odin Audin. P.S. Since May, exchange with France has returned to 5.25. :: V-4-o A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Frenaye received Blanc's letter about the two boxes sent Blanc from Havre. Choiselat Gallien's intention was to address them to Frenaye and so he sent him the bills of lading. Since Desponds have informed Frenaye that they changed the destination, Frenaye hastened to write to the persons who are to receive them. Box 161 belongs to the University of St. Louis, Box 162 to Father J.M. Bonniot at New Orleans. He believes his letters were written November 21. A few days after the date of Blanc's...

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Frenaye has consigned to Captain May at Pittsburg a box of books for Bishop John Mary Odin, C.M. :: V-4-n A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Frenaye received Blanc's letter of the 22nd. Frenaye informed the ladies at whose house Charles A. Hote lives who had consented to keep him longer in hope of receiving the $50 his father had promised to send. Nothing has appeared; Frenaye had to send him back. Hote left on the Saragossa, Captain Foote who reduced the fare from $40 to $15 which Frenaye paid. If the $50 arrives, Frenaye will give it to the ladies. Frenaye has nothing but praise for young Hote; he has the gift of speech, he...

Scope and Contents Young Hote continues to give entire satisfaction but Frenaye does not understand the conduct of the father who it seems sent him in order for Frenaye to assume his expenses. Frenaye wrote the father to send funds for winter clothes for his son. The father asked Frenaye to buy them on credit and he would remit by the steamer Philadelphia which would leave at the end of November. Frenaye replied that in the 50 years he has been in Philadelphia he has never bought on credit. This letter has not...

Scope and Contents Frenaye writes again about Charles Albert Hote . If Frenaye writes to the father M.J. Hote, he does not reply as he does not want Frenaye to know of his straitened circumstances. Hote wrote to his son that he could no longer send him anything, asking him to keep it secret. But the news reached the woman at whose house the son lived and she brought the bill to Frenaye saying that if it was not paid by April 1, she would send him back. She asked Blanc to pay the account. Frenaye has...

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M.J. Hote has approved the departure of his son, Charles A. Hote and has sent $35 to pay his passage. The money arrived after the ship had sailed. Hote has authorized Frenaye to keep $15 and to pay $20 on the board and room account. Frenaye will let Blanc know when he sends anything more, so that Blanc will be informed until all is paid. :: VI-1-n A.L.S. French 1p. 8vo.

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Messrs. Murphy of Baltimóre have notified Frenaye that they have put the work Frenaye offered Blanc in a box addressed to Thomas O'Donnell of New Orleans. :: VI-1-k A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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Frenaye has given Dolores Lopez a box for Blanc with 4 oil stocks and 4 pixes. An hour later he sent another oil stock and pix which were not finished for the box. It amounts to $50. Miss Lopez has resolved to enter the Ursulines. Blanc will probably recall her father. She is bringing a letter from Bishop Kenrick. :: V-5-n A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Mr. Hote 's son whom Blanc recommended to Frenaye has been here for some time. Frenaye has placed him in a French boarding house; he has also persuaded a friend, a business man, to take him into his store. The young man is liked by everyone. Frenaye has sent news of all this to his father to whom he has written twice without an answer. He had sent $50 with his son. Frenaye asked for more funds for the boarding house and winter clothes. The son had written that they would send him back to New...

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He wrote to H. F. Brownson for copies of the engravings in his life of Columbus and was directed to apply to Edwards. French has rensacked the world for pictures to illustrate the Columbus section of his lectures. He asks how he can obtain the negatives or the use of them. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 2pp.

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Looking over the catalogues of that institution he found some missing. He lists them and asks Edwards to help him complete the set there. He is well and trying to enjoy his surroundings. He has had no word from the Traveler. He asks Edwards to remember him to some priests. :: XI-2-h L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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Mother Ascension was anointed last evening. Dr. Cassidy said that the heat was too much for her. The Pan American Commercial Men will call at Notre Dame Thursday and take tea with them. Father Robert, C.P. will preach their retreat. Father William Pardow S.J. will preach at St. Mary's. Maurice Francis Egan looked more aged than when here. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 2pp.

Scope and Contents It is a long time since any letters have passed between the, but he is now in a region where he hopes they may meet next spring or summer. He writes, trusting that Hudson is still at Notre Dame. For the past two years he has been very near the "border land". A serious illness compelled him to leave his work on Lake Superior. The last part of the past two years was spent in Cleveland. However, last fall he was able to begin again in a mild way and took work in this country town where he...

Scope and Contents A circular letter French has located in Philadelphia as a general agent for the churches throughout the States. He has made arrangements with manufacturers of altars, ornaments, bells, etc. He is allowed a small discount from the wholesale prices. He refers those not acquainted with him to the Bishops of Baltimore, Albany, Detroit and Richmond. P.S. A copy of endorsements from Fathers Felix Barbelin, S.J., N.J.A. O'Brien, Henry Hoban, S.J., J.B. Donelan, John E. Blox, S.J. In the New Orleans...

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He is not feeling well and will not attend Commencement. He thanks Edwards for reserving a room for him and is sorry that he cannot enjoy it. Hopes soon to see Edwards and talk over matters relating to Notre Dame.

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He is forced to decline to visit Notre Dame because of his health. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Many things prevented him from answering Father William Corby's C.S.C. note. He has been trying to handle his property in Boston but finds is difficult to do so. When he sees Father Corby he will know what definite steps to take. It seems a beautiful plan to close his days in a religious institution, but he supposes the devil will do all he can to interrupt it. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.