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The writer sends $1.00 for the Mount Carmel fund, begging prayers for the conversion of protestants, and other special intentions, and prays that God may reward McMaster. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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"Friend" sends McMaster 67¢ as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. She hopes to see the contribution acknowledged in the Freeman's Journal. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents This is a request for a priest. There is a great need in the new and developing settlements. Many people would like to hear an English-language sermon—even people of other faiths. Many of the priests in such areas disgrace themselves and give scandal by their behavior. The writer decries such clergymen, saying that dignity is important to any clergyman, especially Catholic. The writer advises the abolition of parish trustees, for they turn out a priest at will if he should not happen to be a...

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The writer encloses $1.00 for Mt. Carmel. A note by McMaster's secretary identifies the letter as having been postmarked "Wyandotte, Kan. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The writer sends $4.00 for Mt. Carmel in behalf of "Friends of the Scapular". :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Platform calling for a convention of the State of Louisiana to meet on Jan. 23, 1861 at Baton Rouge to decide upon appropriate and concerted Southern action including the meeting of a convention of the slaveholding states and possible Secession . George A. Fosdick, President; George W. Hynson, Treasurer; and I. N. Philips, Secretary. The members of the executive committee are also listed. :: VI-2-c Printed D. 1p. 4to.

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He thanks Edwards for the kind invitation. Mrs. Fries and Willie were sorry at not having had the pleasure of meeting Edwards in Europe. Oscar is counting the days already to come home for Christmas. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents Father Frieschbier, in remarking on McMaster's article on the declaration of St. Alphonsus as a Doctor Ecclesiae, states that he feels that the Pope's petition is the most powerful influence. He refers McMaster to a volume containing the signatures of 803 prelates who petitioned the cause under Gregory XVI, and points out that of the present pontiff. He remarks on several errors that McMaster had corrected in later issues of the Freeman, and suggests one or two mistakes that are...

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He sends two emendations to his latin Carmen which was obviously prepared for the souvenir of the American Catholic Congress, or for the use of the Congress in session. Attached: The carmen to Archbishop John Carroll. Carmen 8vo. 7pp. :: III-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Last Sunday she received the authentication of the relic of the true cross which Odin had sent her. She thanks him and asks him to write them upon his return to New Orleans. She and all those who are dear to her believe they will see him again. :: VI-2-g A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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Frobert thanks him for the few lines that he sent her. She is sure that he will pray for her, her Father, her mother, and her sister. No one can honor and respect him as much as his little niece. :: VI-2-g A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Several days after Odin's visit to the Seminary of Angers, Froger went there to take the examinations as a newly ordained priest. There he heard of the reasons for Odin's trip, and it reawakened a desire for the ministry in America. His director encouraged him to write. However, his director told him that Odin's plan was to leave immediately for America and that he already had 42 names. Froger wishes to know the state of religion in America and if Odin still wishes to add to the number of...

Scope and Contents Mary Dietz, a baptized Catholic, and John Bohn were married before a protestant preacher. The woman is now sick and will die in a month or so. He asks dispensation for their marriage. She will have to use strategy to secure a new consent from Bohn for the marriage since he considers the first contract sufficient and will not be married before anyone else. He does not object to her religion and will allow all children to be brought up Catholics. They had one child that died after being...

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The writer encloses $1.00 for Mt. Carmel. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 18mo.

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Leray is requested to attend a board meeting of the New Orleans Catholic Publication Company. VI-3-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}

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T.J.Cullen of Liverpool informed him that Hudson was desirous of ascertaining the price of opal plaques. Fry sends him a price list. :: X-3-e A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.

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He hopes that this card catches Edwards before he leaves for the sea shore. He wants Edwards to take his best wishes for a pleasant and exhilirating vacation with him. :: XI-2-k Postcard, signed

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Marie Aline born January 2, 1844 baptized May 6. The names of Aglae, Louis, and Marianne are also on this note. :: V-5-a A. Note S. French 2pp. 32mo.

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Her son Mansfred is a little dissatisfied. Any encouragement that Edwards may give will be appreciated. He complains of his eyes; this may be an excuse. P.S. Mansfred wrote that he liked Edwards very much. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 1p.

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She thanks him for his good wishes. The Sisters there join her in wishing Edwards a Happy New Year with assurance of prayers. May God bless him for his goodness and generosity. :: XI-2-l A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents Having written to Father William Quarter with regard to the Lady Abbess Sister Mary Frances Vindevoghel, P.C., Father Quarter replied that he would prefer that any further correspondence should be through Bishop Hughes or Bishop John Dubois. Sister Therese encloses a letter for the Abbess because she is not sure of her answering it if it is sent by post. The Abbess told Father Quarter that she had written four letters to Sister Therese but that is not true. She had written two secret letters...

Scope and Contents Sister Mary Therese acknowledges Father Power's letter of January 7. She perceives by his letter that the Lady Abbess MaryFrances Vindevoghel, P.C. has deceived him with regard to the property of Bishop Frederick Rese in Detroit. The Abbess is said to have told the Sacred Congregation of Propaganda that St. Clare's Seminary belonged to her, that she had given the Bishop $2000 for it. This is a lie because she had told Sister Therese several times that she desired the Bishop to pay himself...

Scope and Contents Sister Therese has received the Abbess' letter with the enclosed letter from the Sacred Congregation of the Propaganda handed to herby Robert? Stuart of Detroit. As to the letter of Propaganda, Sister Therese cannot understand what it means as the Abbess herself told Sister Therese several times that she desired the Bishop Frederick Rese to take out of the Pittsburgh property what the Detroit place cost him and about which the Abbess said the Bishop refused to do anything until the...

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Fuller gives an account of life in Nebraska. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Fuller has been trying to decided whether to return to Saint Mary's Academy or to return home since her aunt wrote that she might be sent to Woodland, California to open a mission school. She has decided to return to Saint Mary's in September. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 7pp. 12mo.

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Fuller has been acting as housekeeper. After her mother's visit she may stay on and teach elocution. Her aunt met her at Sacramento and came to Marysville with her. She was sorry to hear of Sister Cherubim's death. :: X-3-e A.L.S. 8pp. 16mo.

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Fuller was disappointed that she was unable to see Hudson Monday evening. She has recovered from her illness. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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To return after her aunt has been transferred to another academy would have made her last year at St. Mary's sad. Fuller has accepted her aunt's invitation to join her. She enjoyed her vacation in Nebraska. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 8pp. 12mo.

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Fuller thanks Hudson for the catalogue and pictures. Last week the Grand Army of the Republic held their encampment at which General William Rosecrans was the guest of honor. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.

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Lady Fullerton is suffering from a grave illness and asks Hudson's prayers. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.