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Scope and Contents He thanks Purcell for his letter of Apr. 22 and apologizes for not having written first, but in the absence of Father J.B. Raverdy, who has gone to Europe, he has been crowded with duties. He is assisted by a young Irish priest ordained in Denver but without experience or confidence in himself and a French priest, Father L. Benjamin Leboue, and also a pious German priest Father Theodore Borg who has come from Fort Wayne for his health. Besides the administration of the territory and of...

Scope and Contents The three Jesuits have arrived and two are destined for New Mexico, while the other is going to Pueblo, Colorado. He now has 6 of them in the South and is preparing to form another parish in St. Louis Park under their care. He receives numerous requests for admittance from priests, but past experiences taught him to be very careful. Their most urgent need is for a zealous German priest. There are nearly 75 German Catholic families in Denver and not a priest in Colorado who can speak German....

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The young French priest that Bishop John B. Lamy sent him for assistant has by his imprudence caused the public to speak so badly against him that he had to go back to Santa Fe. Father J.B. DeBlieck is ordered by his provincial to leave Denver for Chicago. This leaves no priest to attend to Denver. Machebeuf has been unable to secure any priest on his different visits. His only hope at present is to pay his debts. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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This is a testimonial letter for Father Nicholas Bourion, of the Vicariate Apostolic of Colorada for the bishop of any diocese into which he seeks admission. Bourion, he testifies, is free of all censure and has given no occasion to call into doubt his priestly virtue. II-5-f - A.D.S. - Latin - 1p - 8vo - {2}

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Macheboeuf requests Hudson send him the books listed. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Ever since receiving notice from Cardinal Barnabo of his appointment as Vicar Apostolic of Colorado and Utah, Macheboeuf intended to write to Purcell. Administration of two large territories would have frightened any young vigorous man capable to undertake the task, but besides Macheboef's sincere conviction of his incapacity, Macheboeuf has suffered for 4 years from an accident, which left him unable to say Mass for over four months. Since then, Macheboeuf has had to use a cane to walk; God...

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Machen sends McMaster $5. to aid the Indian Missions and blames to hard times for her inability to secure more donations. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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MacHugh is sorry Hudson did not find his article suitable for the Ave Maria. He submits a short rhyme. MacHugh thanks Hudson for the copy of "The Lepers of Molokai". :: X-3-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Mack sends McMaster the proofs of a new pamphlet by Monsignor John Thomas Capel hoping that McMaster will aid the circulation of such an admirable book by giving it as lengthy review as possible in the Freeman's Journal. The book should find many readers since the subject is of great interest. He also encloses a copy of "Confession and Absolution", and asks McMaster to notify him whether or not the book can be reviewed in the next issue. :: I-2-d A.L.D.. 1p. 12mo.

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Mackay sends ten dollars, five from himself and five from Father J. J. Swift, to be applied to the cause of Jus . He would have sent the money sooner, but had hoped to hand it to McMaster personally. Pressing duties detained him, however. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Father Mackay asks if McMaster received his post-office order for $10, sent on Feb. 24 to help in the cause of Jus. Five dollars was from Father John J Swift of Washington, and five from the writer. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Major Keiley has instructed him to send to McMaster's address the earliest news of the arrival of the "Pereire" at Brest. He is sure that the reported arrival of the Adriatic at Queenstown this morning was false. If he receives a cablegram before one o'clock tonight, he will inform McMaster. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents No special time is required as to the Catalogue. Those actually in the dioceses are to be mentioned. Issy is still the same old Issy. Philosophy is still taught there; there are about 100 students. He misses the moutain exercise. He imagined Purcell would have hard work to coax Father Hayes from the place. It has many charms, but they are not appreciated until one is deprived of them. There was quite a stir about Bazaine here for a few days. Father Hamon Hannon's health is still well,...

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At the suggestion of Archbishop William Henry Elder he sends two mitres worn by Archbishop John Baptist Purcell. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents He asks Purcell to do the Catholics of Marion County a great favor by being in Caledonia, Ohio to confer Confirmation and dedicate the new church on Oct. 10; in La Rue to give Confirmation and dedicate the new church on Oct. 11; in Marion to give Confirmation and lecture on Oct. 12. He gives directions and train schedules for getting to Marion. He has made every effort to impress upon the children the importance of Confirmation. He knows that Purcell will make every allowance, since so many...

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John O'Conner and Mary Tobin, related in the third and fourth degrees of consanguinity, desire a dispensation to marry. The girl is only sixteen, but a robust country girl, and her parents desire the marriage to take place. Mackey, himself, can see no reason for urging the dispensation. PS. They expect an answer by Thursday morning. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 1pg. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He took up a subscription for the pastor house, on which final payment falls due Oct. 1. Next Sunday this subscription is to be paid. He expects to cancel the mortgage on the property and have the deed made over to Purcell. The chapels at Caledonia and La Rue are completed and out of debt. By Oct. 1 the Marion congregation will be completely out of debt. There are 100 families in the congregation; total improvements amount to $7030; the mission is worth $975. He makes this report without...

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He informs Purcell that he has a candidate for the Seminary from his congregation. The young man's name is John Darmody, and his parents are able and willing to bear all expenses. Hoping that he will be received this year, he ventures to send Darmody in time for the retreat. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He regrets that he cannot supply the desired copies. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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They bag to call attention to the accompanying prospectus of Sir Herbert Maxwell's translation of the Reigns of Edward I, II, III, as recorded by Sir Thomas Gran in the fourteenth century in his Scalacronica. He discusses the edition and the price. :: XI-2-j L.S. (Typed) 2pp.

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He has held no such self-examination as for the last few days since his ordination. He was prepared for great severity on Purcell's part. He was not prepared for such kindness. He has been fairly out of his mind with brooding. The derangement has cumulated since the fire. Both in the congregation and in the Seminary he will try to do Purcell's will. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The unkindest things he ever said about Purcell he was discourteous enough to say to Purcell at the dinner table. There is too much gossip. Purcell himself said apropos of Father Theodore Stephen Badin that two Celts could not get along together in the same house. Macleod admits he is very hasty. He recognizes Purcell as his best friend. ` P.S. He asks that this be accepted as feast day congratulations. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He understands from Mr. Ahearn that his "man on horseback" is supposed to be Bishop Sylvester H. Rosecrans, who was a worker here. It is impossible to think that Macleod could insult Rosecrans. He admits he is insolent when he has cause, but Rosecrans was the one who first gave him knowledge of the Faith and the privilege of securing the Sacraments. His horseback man refers to a man on a white horse called Whisby and solemnly thanked, the night after the fire in the name of the officers and...

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Father Isidorius A. Lebel has abused MacLinn and charged that he stole his goose. MacLinn has three children confirmed by Labell but from the course pursued by Labell, he and many others have determined to keep their children from church. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents In a letter marked "Private and Personal", Macmanus explains his delay in writing. He is delighted over the promotion of Bishop D. Manucy to Mobile, where he will find a more congenial field——for he was wholly out of place in Corpus Christi. McManus does not know who will be the successor, but has a suggestion. Somewhere in the diocese of Lyons, France, in a monastery, is a priest named Father Pierre de St. Jean, who was parish priest here before the Bishop's coming. He could do more...

Scope and Contents During the absence yesterday of Bishop Dominic Manucy of Brownsville, Texas in a part of the diocese inaccessible to telegraphic communications, the sad news came of the death of Bishop Anthony D. Pellicer of San Antonio, Texas. Manucy is expected to perform the funoral ceremony in San Antonio the following day. Manucy is now the only Bishop in Texas since Bishop C.M. Dubuis of Galveston, Texas has resigned and gone to France for his health and his Coadjutor has also resigned. McMaster...

Scope and Contents McMaster admired and loved the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer but after a year he was forced to admit that he had no vocation for anything more than the novitiate. His mind demands something other than the "after duties" of the Redemtorists. He has no desire to enter any of the Regular orders, and doubts whether or not to apply for the secular priesthood. His director in the Novitiate believed McMaster suited for a literary life. It is difficult for a Catholic to find a position...

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A notice that a book has been sent. :: X-3-j A.L.S 1p. 12mo.

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The books that were recently sent to Hudson were for notice in the Ave Maria. :: X-3-l Typed L.S. 1p. 4to.

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They send a copy of Coman and Kendall's English History for his examination. :: XI-2-e TYPED 1p.