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Archbishop Anthony Blanc is to give the bearer of this note the 200 francs sent by Father Boué, pastor of Ainay. VI-1-o - A. Note S. - French - 1p. - 16mo. - {2}

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He asks Odin to take care of Mrs. Charles B. Matton 's papers. He is to have them certified by the French consul and them send them to France. Gaillet is glad to learn through the Propagateur that Odin's health is somewhat better. P.S. The papers are to be sent to Father Matton, Pastor of Lozane d'Azerque. :: VI-2-k A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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He asks Odin to recall him from St. Mary's Seminary at Baltimore. His temperament cannot live peacefully under the house's rules and his health is suffering from the Baltimore weather. He thinks the theology and English courses are poorly taught. The greatest part of the day is spent in religious exercises. He would like to finish studying his theology and English under the care of his brother, Father John Gaillet , in Texas. :: VI-2-n A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents In his letter of January 2, Blanc gave information on how to find Pierre Bax, that his last letters were dated from Lima. Galard Terraube wrote to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and has just received word that he is now again at Natchitoches. His family has just written to him. Imagine the joy of his mother who for a long time had mourned him as dead. She owes this happiness to Blanc and Galard Terraube sends her thanks. He recalls a similar good work some years ago. Mr. Serreboubé, a...

Scope and Contents Counting on Blanc's charity, Terraube writes again about an affair with which Blanc concerned himself some years ago. As a former member of the Central Council of the Propagation of the Faith in Paris, Terraube asked in 1848, through Mr. Choiselat treasurer, if Blanc could find Mr. Bax who left for New Orleans in 1833 and of whom his parents had had no news since 1836. Only July 25, 1848, Choiselat wrote to Galard Terraube that he had news of Bax in a letter from Blanc stating that Pierre...

Scope and Contents Galard Terraube is commissioned by Serreboubée's brothers and sister to inform him that his prolonged silence has given them great uneasiness about his safety and it is very prejudicial to their interests. They have lost their father, then their mother. They have left Terraube, each in his own way. Their sister is married and lives in Bordeaux. They have a buyer for their house in Terraube but they can do nothing without the consent of the absent one. Galard Terraube asks that Serreboubée...

Scope and Contents In life there are moments one has often dreamed of, such are those where children, separated from their mother for a long time, are at last reunited. Since 1838, separated from their mother who was cast on the American continent by pressing circumstances, he and his sisters have had a single desire to see their mother and spend some time with her. The person who contributes to unite such persons deserves eternal gratitude. Now they ask Rousselon to rejoice with them in their happiness. Their...

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A receipt for $9.39 from Father Stephen Rousselon for freight from Havre on the Clinton. C. Fassy? signs for Gale. :: V-4-m Receipt 1p. 32mo.

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Receipt for $2.90 from Bishop Anthony Leblanc! for freight from Havre on the Vandalia. Signed by C. Fassy?. :: V-4-m Receipt 1p. 32mo.

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A receipt for $2.28 from Father Stephen Rousselon for freight from Havre on the Vandalia. Signed by C. Fassy?. :: V-4-m Receipt 1p. 32mo.

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Receipt for $1.14 for freight and primage on the "Shannon" from Havre. J.V. Chaery? signs for Gale. :: V-4-m Receipt 1p. 32mo.

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A receipt for $4.12 for freight and primage on the Buena Vista from Havre. Signed by P. Colnon? :: V-5-m Receipt 1p. 16mo.

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Receipted bill for $17.39 for freight on the ship Espindela? from Havre. V-5-k - Bill S. - 1p. - 16mo. - {1}

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A receipt for $2.20 for freight on the Mary Kingsland from Havre. Signed by L.F. Jaunet :: V-4-o Receipt S. 1p. 32mo.

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He feels uneasy about Eddy who writes that his sore throat is giving him trouble. He asks Edwards to look after him. (On the back is buyers' guide to Indianapolis business houses).

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He notices by the bulletin that Eddy has undertaken to drop several of his subjects. Gall does not want him to have his own way. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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In answer to Clarke's of December 23, Gallagher says that although it would be a pleasure to look up the life of Bishop Sylvester H. Rosecrans, he has little leisure for such work and is too far from the scene of Rosecrans' labors. Someone in Ohio could write a sketch more conveniently. Father D.B. Cull, Bellair, Ohio will cheerfully lend his aid. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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His wife is prostrated with grief ever since he news came that Frank was expelled from college on account of liquor. He appeals to Edwards to do all he can to have Frank reinstated. He has written a long appeal to Father Thomas E. Walsh C.S.C.

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They send Edwards best wishes for a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. :: XI-2-i Postcard, signed

Scope and Contents He encloses something that McMaster may be able to use. He is still waiting for some action on their claims from the Commissioner, but is getting impatient. He stopped in McMaster's office to see him upon returning from Europe, but found McMaster was in Virginia. He found the squib of the Times in the last London Register, which provoked him. McMaster may have been it by now. He asks to be remembered to Mre. McMaster. Captain May has obtained a judgment for $60,000. P.S. He is staying...

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The enclosed no enclosure is from a husband residing in California to his wife. The blockade at the place to which it is addressed renders postal communication impossible. Gallagher hopes that Odin will find some means of transmitting it. :: VI-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Gallagher has been forced to recuperate his broken health at the Sulpher Springs, and has availed himself of his leisure time to write on the status of the Clergy, a subject which has filled his mind for 16 years. He encloses a few pages, which McMaster may care to publish, and requests that a nom de plume, such as Juris discipulus or the like be used, as well as a different locality than San Francisco be used. The clergy here San Francisco are in agreement but have no official voice,...

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He hardly hoped to obtain any information from the letters which Edwards has. However he is exceedingly grateful for his kindness. :: XI-2-e L.S.(Typed) 1p.

Scope and Contents He sends a money order for $5 for subscription to the Journal. He also sends a letter for the Journal. It is the first of a series of six which he will send if McMaster thinks them worth publishing. They deal with questions concerning their schools, teachers, establishment and attendance at parochial schools. As his letter to the Journal is anonymous, he asks that the writer remain undisclosed. He asks for acknowledgment of receipt of money order. P.S. The number of the money order is...

Scope and Contents The enclosed correspondence is self-explanatory and is sent at the request of Father H Cosgrove and a number of his congregation. Hon. J. H. Murphy is at present the mayor of the city which position he is indebted to Catholic votes. He was and is a nominal Catholic and lately has taken a stand against the Catholic school. Mr. Gannon's letter was written to unmask him. Since the Journal has a number of readers in the city and will have two issues before election, he thinks that the...

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Gallagher forwards an electrotype portrait of James A. McMaster . They had some difficulty in getting the cut from Redpath's Weekly who produced it originally. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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John's remittance of $80.44 was welcome. Gallagher thinks he will continue the good work. He encloses a letter addressed to John, with the request that John notify him in case of change of address. In New York all are well. He sends best wishes :: I-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Gallagher encloses $4.00 to start John to Philadelphia. Maurice Francis Egan has changed his address to 933 South Sixth Street. He wishes John luck. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Gallagher asks John to send his address in the towns where he stops, for he may wish to write suddenly. James Alphonsus McMaster arrived today in good health. He warns John not to overwork in the cold and cheerless region where he is now canvassing. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The Freeman's Journal of B. Laughlin, Middle Granville, New York, was stopped Nov. 28, 1884. A bill for $8.75 has been sent to him. However, an error was made by the agent at Middle Granville, Mr. William Lyons. not in Gallagher's handwriting :: I-2-m Unsigned Note 1p. 32mo.