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Scope and Contents Richard thought of sending Brute's Relation des Missions by Father Rese but forgot. However there will be a better occasion. It is the delegate from Detroit who will place it in the hands of Father Deluol from whom you will receive it sooner. Richard thanks Brute for his lasting patience. The steamboat is leaving in a few minutes at 2 o'clock Sunday Nov. 7. He asks Brute to pray for him. Richard extends his compliments to all his cooperators and also to the good sisters. :: II-3-o -...

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She asks Hudson to publish in the Ave Maria a notice of her sister Fannie E. Boland's reception and a short acknowledgment of a pamphlet which she will send him written in order to advertise the Carmelite Order in this country. She requests Hudson to pray that this time they may complete the building of their convent. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Sister thanks Hudson for the Ave Maria. She asks him to make known "Enduit Universel", Universal Coating or Plaster?, a truly remarkable composition. :: X-2-i A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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Enclosed is a canticle by Father T. J. Woods, received from Sydney, Australia for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He sends a box containingBishop Edgar P. Wadhams' crozier, mitre, purple cassock, rochet, three-cornered hat. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 1p.

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In consequence of the changes caused by the departure of Canon Vandenhende the vacation at St. Joseph Seminary will be prolonged one week this year and the opening will take place September 12. The candidates will be examined the next day. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Enclosed McFarland will find no enclosure a bulletin concerning his students in the Provincial seminary. Of the students, the faculty proposes for Christmas ordination T. Mulcahy for minor orders, Th. Clinton for tonsure and minor orders. He is very grateful to McFarland for his kind remarks on the printing of the rule. They will try to adapt their actions to the need of those entrusted to them. He hopes for an answer about those proposed for ordination. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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McMahon's announcement that he may be called upon to lecture at the Catholic Summer school flatters him and he is in sympathy with the movement. However he will be so busy this summer that he cannot do other work, but may be able to do so some other year. :: I-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}

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The bishop sends the name of the one delegate from the Diocese of Ogdensburg, New York to the Columbian Catholic Congress.

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Since the Bishop has not resided in his diocese very long, he does not know who would be fit to read papers at the Columbian Congress. The most competent clergyman is Rev. J(ohn) Talbot Smith, former Editor of the "Catholic Review".

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Father Walsh has transmitted to him Edwards' request for memorial of the late Bishop EdgarP. Wadhams of Ogdensburg. Gabriels will attend to this as soon as he goes to Ogdensburg to stay. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents Gache went to New Orleans last week to see Blanc but he was away. The trustees have finally understood that under their direction the building of a new church will take 10 or 15 years. They have asked Gache to propose to Blanc that he take over the direction, the funds and revenue and build the new church. They prefer a simple Gothic style. They ask Blanc to make his propositions in writing so it may be done in a legal manner. Gache believes that Father John F. Cambiaso, S.J. would have no...

Scope and Contents Gache received Blanc's letter of February 1; he wants to put an end to the surprise and embarrassment his letter may have caused Blanc. 1. It was the trustees themselves, with a little instigation from Gache, who made the proposition in Gache's last letter. Mr. Hicky was talking about the difficulties of building a new church. Gache said that in case of grave difficulties, Blanc could perhaps remove them. 2. It is not that the trustees are discouraged, but they thought that if they had...

Scope and Contents Gache has found an excellent place for an orphan 9 to 11 years old. It is with a young woman, a very good Catholic, whose husband is also a practical Catholic. They wish to treat her as part of the family and to keep her until she is able to follow a vocation. The woman is an American and so would probably prefer a little American to a Creole. They are closing their jubilee today. Father George Blackney, S.J. 's instructions have been well attended, but without fruit except for admiration of...

Scope and Contents Gache has been asked by young Dubord to inform Blanc of his discharge. He got out of the penitentiary yesterday. He plans to go to see Blanc to thank him for all he has done for him. Meanwhile he is sending his prayer-book, asking Blanc to keep it until he visits him. The reason Dubord does not write is because he mashed his right thumb the evening before he left the prison. Two or three days ago Gache asked some members of the House about the Brothers' school. They said that all the members...

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A Catholic widow of one year came yesterday to say that she was going to marry the nephew of her late husband. She had no idea that it would cause the least difficulty. This lady has 3 small children and took her nephew into her home to help her. Gache asks what to do. He is afraid if the dispensation is refused, they will be married by the mayor. As they are disappointed and impatient, Gache asks for a prompt reply. :: VI-1-b A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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The names of the persons for whom Gache asked for a dispensation on the 18th are: Jean Joseph Jacob and Elisabeth Enders, Widow Garnier . But they were married by Mr. Duffrocq. He scolded the woman whom he saw this morning. Her excuse was that they were afraid they would have to pay a large sum so they were married by the judge and intend to be married in the church later. :: VI-1-b A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents He has just received Blanc's letter of the 2nd. 1. When Gache took the place of Father Auguste Martin, Gache received $800 a year, $72 for the altar boys who were to take care of the church and act as sacristan and beadle; and $10 for wine and hosts. Mrs. Lange had always done the laundry for nothing; last year Gache asked the trustees to not take payment for her pew. Now the trustees have reduced pastor to $600 and the altar boys to $48. 2. The first quarter was about 2 weeks gone when...

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They have no more wine. Brother? Dominique, S.J. ? who brings this says that Mr. Rusch claims they have drunk 2 barrels in a month! Hardships multiply right and left; work too heavy for the personnel, fear of the epidemic, etc. will end by making such a post too hard to maintain. Other arrangements must be made; Gache has a terrible burden. Happily, Blanc some time will lighten it. :: VI-1-f A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Gache imagined that Rousselon would send the holy oils to the different parishes without the pastors asking for them. Father John F. Cambiaso, S.J. , who was here some days ago, set him straight. Gache is sending with Mrs. Anatole Villere, the three bottles which perhaps she will see that Gache gets. If she cannot, Rousselon is to send them to Father Aloysius Curioz, S.J. . Gache received the letter from Bishop Anthony Blanc ; they will not fail to be at West Baton Rouge the day the Bishop...

Scope and Contents Monsignor Gadd acknowledges thankfully receipt of the "Official Call" of the Columbian Catholic Congress. He would like to accept the invitation but must wait for permission from the Bishops who shall meet in London. Even though Cardinal Manning, Monsignor Gadd's greatest friend, has died, he feels that he might be chosen to go to America. Cardinal Vaughan will also use his influence for the Monsignor, who was his former secretary. The Cardinal had secured the promotion of the Monsignor, who...

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Monsignor Gadd has sent a copy of his credentials from Cardinal Vaughan to Bishop Keane in case the latter would present them to Cardinal Gibbons, and to Archbishop Feehan and encloses one for Onahan. He will keep the original for his arrival in Chicago, and his interview with Cardinal Gibbons.

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Bishop Francis Xavier Leray, who is going to Europe on business has agreed to furnish his friends some information which will aid in the transformation of the post at New Orleans, something desired by everyone. He wants to introduce Leray to his friends. Leray will be able to give some useful and interesting information on the operation of republican institutions. VI-3-b - A.L.S. - French - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}

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He has received permission from his father to return to Notre Dame and will do so if he can get a room in Sorin or Corby. He asks Edwards to ask Father French about it. He asks if Notre Dame University has any new bicycle riders this year. He had an offer to ride for Fordham College. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 4pp.

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He is thankful to Edwards for seeing Father Morrissey for a room for him. He is going to New York to see Dewey come in and then go on to South Bend. He asks if Lobster Murphy is back. C. S. Henshaw and Caffney rode 15 miles on a motorcycle tandem in 22min. and 42 sec. establishing a new world's record. He is in fine condition and will make the western fellows hustle this year in the Western Intercollegiate Meet. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 4pp.

Scope and Contents Gafron regrets that he is unable to send Gennin the copy of the letter he asks for since he has sent it to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs at Washington, D. C., just two weeks previous. Instead, he sends a short summary of its contents. in the Indian Reservation at Bad River, Wisconsin , there are 570 Indians and half breeds belonging to the Chippewa Indians of Lake Superior. There are 279 Catholics, 29 Protestants, and 202 pagans. The Protestants, even though a great minority, many...

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Their custom is always to return copy with the plates and they think they must have done so with O'Brien's order as the photo is not now in their possession. (Photostat from the Archdiocesan Archives of New York) A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo.

Scope and Contents Last fall their parish celebrated its Golden Jubilee and the pastor Father John J. McCann appointed a committee to gather material for a history of the parish. In the early 20's, Father Stephen T. Badin came to northern Illinois and visited the soldiers at Fort Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois and it is a matter of record that he said Mass at the home of Simon Brady at Kelloggs Grove, near the present city of Freeport, Illinois in October, 1827. Badin and Father Samuel Mazzuchelli O.P. are...

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A receipted bill for 42 francs for a book. The name of Gailhabaud is written in on the letterhead in place of Charles? Baudry . Mrs. Baudry signs the receipt. :: V-5-h Receipt French 1p. 4to.

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The young pupils of the Academy of the Holy Angels offer their respects to Perché on the occasion of his elevation and they ask him to come often to visit them. :: VI-2-o A.L.S. French 4pp. 4to.