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John's letter from Shreveport, Louisiana written with the temperature at 100 degrees, has been received. In New York it is quite cool and pleasant. The fact that John does not complain, even though he has trouble and annoyance, proves that he has grit. Gallagher supposes John has noticed that everything looks good when collections are good, and looks glum when they are not. John's father and everyone else seems well. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Gallagher acknowledges the receipt of John's letters, and of two new subscriptions. He finds that John has gotten all the money possible while in Texas. The amounts of the collections were as high as Gallagher expected. He knows distances are great and railroad fares high in Texas, but if an agent is not sent there every two or three years, they will money. John's father is in Baltimore; Maurice Francis Egan, who has neuralgia in his eyes, sends regards. Father Louis Dutto of Jackson,...

Scope and Contents John's second $100.00 arrived this morning, and Gallagher hopes John will be able to do as well all around the route. He mailed the cash book to Washington, and asks if John received the letter he sent to Frederick, Maryland. Maurice Francis Egan returned from Philadelphia today; his family is well, but Fitzpatrick's little daughter, Gertrude died, and will be buried tomorrow. The weather is miserable, wet, and glum. Mrs. Ellen M. Keiley, Richmond, Va., has remitted $3.00 and should be...

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In answer to John's question, Gallagher states that John should charge salary on Feb. 14, and the 14th of every month, since he started working on Jan. 14. Gallagher hopes John received his letter of yesterday with the enclosed letter. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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After writing to John in Binghamton, New York, Gallagher received John's letter giving Waterloo as his next address. The directions in it will be attended to. Father L. Vandepoel, Leroy, N.Y., has remitted $6.00. Gallagher asked if Father P.J. Smith, Albany, N.Y., paid $3.00. They are working on the new type, and will be proud of the next issue of the Freeman. All are well. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents John's letter from aboard the "Bonanza" has been received, and is being read by his father, who is so pleased to hear from him. Gallagher had expected to received a remittance, but supposes John is saving it for a $100.00 remittance. Already John has sent more money than a veteran agent, because he has worked so hard. Gallagher hopes John received his letter at Parkersburg, West Virginia. His father James Alphonsus McMaster deferred his Philadelphia and Baltimore visit until next week,...

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Gallagher lists four subscribers who have remitted, and asks John to credit them on his list. Gallagher hopes John is well and successful. The weather in New York has been miserable, but all are well, including John's father; Gallagher's wife is better. He asks John to send his address in advance. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents John's father is sending John's clothes to Mr. James Cantwell in Charleston, S.C., and John is asked not to forget this. Since John does not especially request it, Gallagher will not send the papers to the dealer in Washington D.C.. It is, as Gallagher told John, a source of great trouble and a dead loss to the paper. The dealers are, however, encouraged to get subscriber by the liberal commissions offered them. The folks are all well. Gallagher is glad that John has struck good...

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John's letter has been received, and Gallagher sends the remainder of the Ohio lists to Youngstown. Gallagher's oldest son, Tommy, is dying of brainfever. He is suffering terribly, and Gallagher has prayed that he may die. He has not slept for three nights and is completely unstrung. By hard work John can finish Ohio and be in Pittsburgh, Pa. by Dec. 15, and can then come home. P.S. He encloses a letter from New Orleans. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Gallagher desires to complete his studies for the ministry in the Diocese of New Orleans because the climate is more conducive to his health. He is 32 and finished the collegiate course at St. John's Fordham. He has been professor of ancient languages at the College of the Christian Brothers, Manhattanville, for the past 12 months. The rectors of the above and Father McAleer of St. Columba's Church will recommend him. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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John's letter and $50.00 have been received, for which Gallagher thanks John. The orders concerning John Raleigh and Thomas J. Lenihan have been attended to. Gallagher was at the yacht races yesterday, and had his sea-legs and stomach thoroughly tested. He feels that the Yank can outsail the Englishman any time. He will write a longer letter soon. Maurice Francis Egan is still away, with his hay fever no better. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Gallagher lately arrived from Baltimore to make application for admission into St. Mary's. He does not know exactly where it is located. Gallagher intends to prepare for admission into the Church. He will teach or do anything else in return for instruction. He brings recommendations from Father Charles I. White, assistant pastor of Baltimore Cathedral, and from Father Virgil Barber of Conewago, Pennsylvania. Bishop Joseph Rosati and Father Peter Verhaegen, S.J. left St. Louis the day...

Scope and Contents John's letter and $75.00 from Marathon, New York, has been received. Gallagher is well satisfied with the remittance, for the other agents, who do not work so hard as John and are not as unsparing of themselves, would not send so much. John should not overdo it, however, for a heavy cold and even pneumonia are easily contracted. Gallagher has ordered John's cards, and will send them. The photo of John's father will be sent to Mr. Krelly, Seneca Falls, New York. Gallagher is glad that...

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Bishop Gallagher sends the list of delegates to the (Columbian) Catholic Congress from Galveston. (List not enclosed.)

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The Bishop has sent the list of delegates for his diocese.

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Onahan's letter containing 10 admission cards has been received. Gallagher now names J.Z.H. Scott, M.D. ; and C.H. Wilkinson, M.D., as Vice-Presidents from the Diocese of Galveston. Gallagher is sorry that Catholics lack enthusiasm, but it is a very busy time of the year, and distance and expense are considerable. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Bishop Gallagher replies to McMaster's letter of July 19, by saying that the Converted Jew, Mr. Adolphus Carper, is also considered a crank there in Galveston. However he is a well-informed, and knows something about the Free masons, having been one. But an article with his name attached would not carry much weight. The Jesuits in Galveston are organizing a new parish and have taken over the college. Bishop Gallagher hopes to have matters in better shape soon. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 1p....

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List of delegates from the Diocese of Galveston, Texas to the Columbian Catholic Congress.

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Gallagher does quite a bit of reading in his isolation and therefore the "Official Proceedings of the Catholic Congress", which Onahan had sent, was particularly welcome. He comments favorably upon Foy's and Pallen's papers, read at the Congress. He is sorry that Onahan didn't receive a chance to prepare a paper. :: IX-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo

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She sends a sketch by one of her pupils. They have just buried their directress Mother Ligouri McCaffrey, for twenty-five years the angel of the institution. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Gallagher returns Edes's letter. She is planning to write articles for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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After Hudson's latest letter, Sister will never call him hard names again. It was hard to find the chord of warmth and responsiveness, but it was there. She received a letter from Father Fidelis Stone, C.P., which she will send together with an exquisite morceau of his. Sister Gonzales lost her father last week. Sister sends two plays she wrote as well as Archbishop Patrick Ryan's letter to her. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Sister thanks Hudson for saying Mass for her mother and their Directress. She will send the obituary she wrote for the Pittsburgh Catholic. Until the past two or three years death was only a name to Gallagher. Mother Mary Liguori McCaffery was the rarest woman that ever lived, her ideal of a religious woman, and now she has gone to her reward. Did Hudson hear that Father Edmund Hill C.P., and Father Fidelis Stone, C.P., had an attack of cholera? They were attending cases in Valparaiso....

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Sister was disappointed at receiving only a proof from Hudson. She is happy to see St. Antony of Padua holding a prominent place in the Ave Maria. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Beatty is 35 miles east of Pittsburgh on the Pennsylvania Central Railroad near St. Vincent's Abbey, which belongs to the Benedictines and under the rule of Arch-Abbot Boniface Wimmer . She received a letter from Father Edmund Hill. C.P. , who is in Buenos Aires, where he is working among English speaking people. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 8pp. 12mo.

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The Commencement at St. Xavier's was a success. Gallagher has some cousins named Drexel, who are going abroad for three months in Switzerland and the winter in Rome, where they hope to have an audience with Pope Leo XIII. She thanks Hudson for the book "My Direction" and the picture of St. Francis together with the letter from Rome which she enjoyed. Archbishop Ryan is a good friend of Gallagher's and Bishop O'Connor has known her from childhood. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 10pp. 12mo.

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Sister has been sent back to Beatty and Sister Hilda Gallagher is still Superior at Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Father J.J. Prendergast, S.J. gave their retreat. Father Edward Welch, S.J. had left when she arrived in Pittsburgh. Sister summarizes Father Fidelis Stone's C.P. letter describing his trip to Valparaiso, Chile. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Gallagher is expecting a letter from Hudson. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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Sister submits a poem for the Ave Maria and thanks Hudson for the picture. She never heard much of Paul N. Hayne, "Poet Laureate of the South", until she had read his death notice. Sister thanks Hudson for the Calcutta newspaper containing her poem "Little Hilda". She received a letter from Father Fidelis Stone, C.P. who is in Valparaiso, Chile establishing a Passionist Monastary. Gallagher inquires if Hudson has met Father Charles H. Denny, S.J. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Gallagher received the Asiatic paper. She invites Hudson to visit St. Xavier's Academy. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.