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In reply to McMahon's letter he assures him that he is heartily with him in the affair of a summer assembly and that he can be counted on for general jobs. He is sorry that he could not accompany the party to Thousand Island. :: I-1-j - Typed L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}

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He sent McMaster an article on the fraud committed by the Baptists on the Ottawa Indians of Kansas, accompanied by official documents. He tried to show that the administration of Indian affairs under the present system is a farce. Under a separate enclosure, he sends the Congressional Record, in which Sen. Bogy has expressed his views, and which may be a help to McMaster if he publishes the article. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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The Bishop Michael John Hoban directs him to say that he cannot attend the ceremony there on May 3. He thanks Marr cordially for the invitation. :: XI-2-i A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents Loughran thanks McMaster for his letter of introduction to Senator Kernan and the confidential information. He also accepts the offer of a letter of introduction to Mr. McElhany. Loughran knows a Mr. Harbin, the nephew of George F. Harbin, a subscriber of McMaster's. Harbin has told Loughran that McElhany was the one who aided Sam Randall during the deadlock by his knowledge of the House Rules. Consequently Randall will be obligated to him if he gets the speakership. Mr. James Fullerton...

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Loughran tells McMaster he will not present the enclosed letter not given because of McMaster's strictures upon Senator Kernan. He says he has not received the letter to Mr. McElhane as yet, and asks for a letter to Mr. Wood. So far he has escaped having to make a contribution but that "Zack" is going to make another raid which he will not escape. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Loughran suggests that McMaster write an editorial on the President's sham Indian policy. Recent affairs in Arizona are damaging to the administration, where the Indians were given to a Jew in place of the Catholic clergy. He refers McMaster to his article on Feb. 24 and to an enclosure on the Mexican treatment of Catholic Indians. He gave McMaster a pamphlet on the Rev. M. Spalding presbyterian church among the Nez Perus Indians. The purpose of the action is to get possesion of 640...

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Most of the boys are down at the lake skating. He has a good start in his studies and thinks he will get through some of them by June. They have a new professor and he is a good one; his name is John Coleman. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The fame of the Ave Maria is widespread throughout France. An English review has been founded for the conversion of Scotland. The prior sends the first five numbers. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Sister Louise, prioress of the Convent of Mount Carmel, regrets to inform McMaster that his daughter, Sister Teresa of Jesus is not much improved in her sickness. The stomach retains neither medicine nor food and consequently she is very weak, but the doctor is very confident of her recovery and sees no cause for uneasiness or alarm. Everything possible is being done for her so there is not cause for worry. Soon she may be able to write herself. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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She thanks Edwards for the little treasures he sent her. She will try to obtain a piece of Bishop Mathias Loras' hair to send Edwards. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Louise received McMaster's letter with much pleasure as they had missed his familiar handwriting. Sister Teresa will write of her joy. She is getting better but there is a need for the mineral water she used to get when at school. They are much pleased with the books which came safely and the new little prayer books. She thanks him also for the $100 check. The holy Mother Saint Teresa will keep a strict account of all he has done for them and will repay him in her own saintly way. The...

Scope and Contents McMaster's two letters and his telegram reached them, and they appreciate his generosity, although it was not necessary for Sister Teresa McMaster to give more than her dower, her wishes coincide with McMaster's, and she wishes to give everything to God. McMaster's great act of liberality leaves them sincerely grateful, but he desires to participate in his daughter's vow of poverty, and God will reward him. Sister Teresa is in retreat. His letter gave her much pleasure, and she relies...

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The minute McMaster's letter arrived, the Prioress sent it to the Archbishop James Gibbons. She received permission from his Grace for Gertrude's admission into their community. She has no fear of Gertrude's illness but they have to pay great attention to this point as so many of the younger members are delicate. It is a wonderful sacrifice that he is making and he will be rewarded in the end. She plans to tell Sister Teresa this morning. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Mother Louise asks if Helen still perseveres in her desire to become a Carmelite, and if she still would like to enter in July 1882, as she had proposed. She expects an early answer, for she must obtain Archbishop James Gibbons permission for her to enter, and he is leaving the city shortly. She assures Helen of continued prayers, and begs to be remembered to James A. McMaster and Gertrude McMaster. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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The Archbishop James Gibbons has given permission for Helen's entrance into the Carmelite Order. Mother Louise thinks it would be well for Helen to bring a brown dress. She gives other directions attending Helen's entrance. Helen is asked to let Mother Louise know the exact day on which she plans to arrive, and is asked also to remember Mother Louise to James A. McMaster and Gertrude McMaster. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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She writes Gertrude to ask that if the Kitchen utensils cannot be sent by Oct. 1, they be kept until after the end of the eight day retreat. She asks that Gertrude have her Confessor write in her favor, since this is customary. Father F? Fitzpatrick, S.J. called, and under a promise of secrecy they told him of Gertrude's vocation. He was delighted. In the James Alphonsus McMaster letters. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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She writes him to thank him for the palm and acknowledges the receipt of dates. She wishes him a happy birthday, and informs him that she is sending by mail a card of palm, which contains a relic. She thanks him for the Life of Father Herman which he is sending. Sister Teresa McMaster suffers with her stomach, but it is better now—she is trying to be a true Carmelite. They have enough Bitter Water on hand. P.S. She asks him to remember her to Mrs. Keiley. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She writes him on the occasion of his feast day. They have been pleased to hear of the articles he has written on the scapular. They have not heard from him since the middle of May, but continue their prayers. She sends him the life of Sister M. de St. Pierre, which was revised by a friend from the original translation, and she would appreciate its receiving a favorable notice since the funds from its sale would aid greatly the devotion to the Sacred Heart. She asks him to write to...

Scope and Contents Mother Louise has received Gertrude's letter, and is sure that Gertrude will become a true Teresian and a consolation to the Community. Her sacrifice is more than equalled by that of her father and her brother, who are giving her up to God cheerfully. Her arrangements are all right; She can receive Holy Communion with her father and attend Mass in the Chapel on the feast of St. Teresa, and be received inside afterwards. Here follow instructions about clothing. Her father is asked to...

Scope and Contents Sister Louise, prioress of the Convent of Mount Carmel, acknowledges McMaster's letter and the clippings from the paper. She is sorry to have bothered him but she thought it would be well to see some of the articles which His Grace has mentioned to them. She thinks it would be best if McMaster were to send the $100. to Father George W. Devine since they do not wish to use it for expenses unless they are forced to. She thanks those who generously responded to his appeal. On the day of...

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Gertrude's letter enclosing the samples has been received, and though Mother Louise prefers the color of the darker piece, she thinks it not quite thick enough to withstand the wear of three months. Something like alpaca would be better. Gertrude should not fear to write for information. She sends regards to Gertrude's father and to Helen McMaster. In the John Alphonsus McMaster papers. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Sister Louise, prioress of Mount Carmel, thanks McMaster in regards to the offer for a Priveleged Altar, but informs him that they already have one in their chapel. The Carmelite Order has a Rescript from the Holy See granting a Privileged Altar to each of the Convent Churches. She thanks him for his good intentions towards them and for the donation sent in his letter. They are pleased with McMaster's daughter Helen McMaster, and hope the Lord will give her a good vocation. P.S. She...

Scope and Contents Sister Louise, prioress of the Convent of Mount Carmel, writes McMaster about his desire to publish a list of the deceased members of the Carmelite Community. She forgot to tell McMaster on his last visit but the editor of the Catholic Mirror procured such a list several years ago and will probable publish it in the next issue of his paper. McMaster may have a similar list if he desires it. She invites him to visit the convent on Oct. 15 if he is able. No doubt he already received a...

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Sister Louise, Prioress of the Convent of Mount Carmel, encloses these lines in the letter of Sister Teresa of Jesus to inform McMaster that she has received the packages of letters. Mrs. Carrington has donated the handsome sum of $2000. to the convent. She has found a letter from a priest at Centreville Station and believes she will answer him if McMaster will send her the correct address. McMaster's daughter is doing well and will make a good religious. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 4pp. 16to.

Scope and Contents Sister Louise, prioress of the Convent of Mount Carmel, informs McMaster that the physical condition of his daughter, Sister Teresa of Jesus has not changed much for better or for worse. The billiousness is continuing but the doctor is confident she will recover and sees no cause to be uneasy about her. Sister Teresa hopes to be better when the Novena of Masses ends next Wednesday. She will write again in a few days. Sister Teresa expects to be able to write herself soon and sends her...

Scope and Contents Sister Louise, prioress of the Convent of Mount Carmel, thanks McMaster for the box which arrived that morning. The wine will do Sister Teresa of Jesus a lot of good in her sickness. Sister Teresa is not any better but the doctor insists that her symptoms are not serious and that she will get well. She was much consoled by the letter from her father. In regards to the Carmelite vows, all of the prelates of Baltimore Diocese, including Bishop Francis Patrick Kenrick, have considered the...

Scope and Contents Sister Louise, prioress of the Convent of Mount Carmel, thanks McMaster for his letter and for the charitable donation of $25. McMaster's daughter, Sister Teresa of Jesus , is not as well as she has been. The doctor finds her worse due to the persistence of nausea and finds her condition critical although not immediately dangerous. If any sudden change takes place, even though none is apprehended, she shall telegraph at once. Dr. Chatard had already consulted with 2 eminent physicians...

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Sister Louise, prioress, notifies McMaster that Dr. Chatard brought Drs. Van Bibber and McSherray with him to see Sister Teresa of Jesus McMaster. These eminent physicians approve of Chatards treatment and had no suggestions to offer, The case is a grave one but Sister Teresa has improved somewhat and it is hoped that it will continue. Dr. Chatard is most attentive and will do all he can. In her next letter she hopes to report an improved condition. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Sister Louise, prioress of the Convent of Mount Carmel, reports that the condition of McMaster's daughter, Sister Teresa of Jesus is much improved and is quite encouraging to the doctor and to all. She will not write the next day unless some unanticipated change occurs. Archbishop James Cibbons, of Baltimore called today to visit Sister Teresa. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Sister Louise, prioress of the Convent of Mount Carmel, reports to McMaster that his daughter, Sister Teresa of Jesus, has improved and will soon take solid food. On Tuesday she hopes to receive Holy Communion, of which she has been deprived for several days by the condition of her stomach. Sister Teresa would like to write herself but it is advisable that she wait a while, meanwhile she is sending a box of scapulars and an Agnus Dei for her brother, Alphonsus McMaster. :: I-2-d A.L.S....