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Scope and Contents McFarland must have heard of their army losses during the war. Lynch is now trying to repair what he can and supply the many wants of their altered condition. Among the losses is the total destruction of the Ursuline Convent of Columbia, South Carolina during the occupation of General William T. Sherman 's army. Although promised protection they were forced to leave the convent at 11 o'clock at night with 70 boarders with only the clothes they wore and seek shelter for 30 hours in a...

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They cannot sufficiently thanks Purcell for the check. God will reward him for his kindness. Their new building is going along fine. They wish they could think of something to do for Purcell. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She thanks Purcell for his kind remembrances. St. Rose of this month is not so much her patroness as is Rose of Lima. She asks Purcell to visit them in their new home in Columbus. They will move there next June or July. Purcell has their warmest gratitude. :: II-5-c A.LS.. 3pp. 12mo.

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She thanks Purcell for a book which Father Vincent brought to her. She lost one of her pupils last week, Mary McGirr, who died of diphtheria. The community has increased since Purcell was there. Sister rose and the Dominican Sisters of the community wish Purcell good health. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The check for $1,200 reached them yesterday. She cannot express her gratitude for the money and for Purcell's kindness. They would not have dared asked aid had not Purcell encouraged them. Nor would they have had any success if Purcell had not interested himself in their behalf. Purcell writes that he will soon consign them over to Bishop Sylvester H. Rosecrans. They will always look upon Purcell as a tender Father. They hope they will prove themselves dutiful children in Rosecrans' regard....

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He regrets that he cannot accept Seton's invitation. He is booked for the dedication of a church and confirmation in Anderson, South Carolina . Seton will be sorry to learn that their friend Honorable M.P. O'Connor is no more; Lynch performed the funeral service this morning. He died of cancerous tumor in his stomach. Bishop John Moore is with Lynch today; he is on his way to Richmond for the consecration of Bishop Francis A.A.J. Janssens next Sunday. :: II-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He wishes to be adopted for the Detroit diocese. He has been at St. Bonaventure Seminary for some time, enjoying all things necessary for a student. He is reading third year theology. To continue, he requests Lefevere to defray his future expenses; he encloses a letter from All Hallows. On the same paper:

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Lynskey thanks Hudson for his article on the needs of the parish church of Clifden. He received William Byrne' s contribution of twenty pounds forwarded through Father John Toohey. Lynskey describes the damage that has been done to the church by disease and decay. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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They will print Hudson's advertisement at $4.00 per month, which is below their regular rates. They have never advertised their paper, and don't think any good would be attained by advertising in the East. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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They solicit an order for Education in the United States edited by Nicholas Murray Butler. :: XI-2-c TYPED 1p.

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In Lyons' volume now in press entitled "Christianity and Infallibility—Both or Neither" the third part where he deals with the relations between reason and faith he quotes largely from the works of Orestes A. Brownson. He asks the permission of Brownson to use those extracts, which fall under twelve pages. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Lyons thanks Brownson for his kindness and is glad he likes his title, which he has tried to make as striking and original as possible. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Mr. M F. Valletter, formerly connected with the Philadelphia Catholic Standard has published a new paper called the Catholic Herald. He was necessitated to do this for several reasons, upon the advice of Bishop James F. Wood of Philadelphia. The paper is on the joint stock plan, and its share-holders are clergymen. The paper will be under very editorial management in a short time. Bishop Thomas A. Becker of Wilmington will take an active interest in it. Vallette is anxious to receive a...

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He has not heard anything from Cleveland yet. Louisvile is O.K. Lyons is preparing for a long vacation. The Retreat is being preached by Father Cook.

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Lyons sends McMaster $1.35 in mission dues to aid the Indian Missions and names 2 new contributors. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12 mo

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Lyons sends McMaster $4 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. She lists the 15 contributors of the money. She has sent in 32 names previously. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Lyons sends McMaster $3 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

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Miss Lyons sends $1.35 as dues for the aid of the Indian Missions and lists the 15 contributors. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He would have answered McMaster's letter of September 29, before, but wished to see Mr. John Coyle, as McMaster suggested., After trying to see Coyle and John Green several times, he has decided, it would be better to drop their subscriptions. If they tell him they wish, to keep up the subscriptions, Lyons will write to McMaster. Quite a, few complain that they do not get all of the issues of the Freeman's, Journal after paying for it. Lyons has told them that it was because the, Post...

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Is it possible to be a Free-Mason and at the same time a good Catholic? Lyons has heard that Free Masonry was first instituted by Catholics, and that many of them are still Masons in the old countries. Why, then, does the Catholic Church denounce it? He has also heard that the first Bishop of Detroit Frederick Rese was a Mason. :: III-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Rev. Henry Ward Beecher knows that the Southern country is a fine place to make money. No money can be made out of the white population, but there is money in the negro. The Yankees can make something out of him. Chief Justice Chase has been paving the way for negro suffrage there. Although Oberlin, Ohio has had a negro college for 30 years, there is still no suffrage for negroes in Ohio. David Dale Owen advocates negro voting in the South, but the State of Indiana forbids a negro...

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She acknowledges Edwards' photo and appreciates the remembrance. She saw Nathan Franklin for a short time between trains. They are in favor of the meeting Edwards talked about. He extends Edwards the wishes of a Merry Christmas. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 3pp.

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She received his postal and is glad Edwards is better. She will expect Edwards a week from today. If Edwards will let her know what time he will leave the beach she will meet him. :: XI-2-k Postcard, signed

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The writer sends $5.00 for Mount Carmel. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She is glad to know Edwards is improving so much. She hopes every day will bring him health and strength. :: XI-2-k Postcard, signed

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She is very pleased to hear that Edwards has returned, improved in health. She sends best of wishes for continued good health. :: XI-2-k Postcard, signed

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Best wishes to Edwards for a Merry Christmas and Many happy New Years. :: XI-2-k Postcard, signed

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Pilgrims arrived mouth banners sodalities singing chaldron metus sic outside city bells ringing prochsion anunciations wich organ te deum welcome add by guardian four days horseback nights coming fatigued but well except father Robinson horsekiked painful fleshwounds. Note says this is first telegram direct to an American paper from the Holy Land. J.J. McGuinnis :: I-1-d Telegram 1p. 8vo.

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He lists the goods he is sending. He gives the money order value. He will be glad to forward the packet as soon as he receives half of the cost. :: XI-2-j Postcard, signed

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The author of this letter submits some verses which she considers to be rude. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.