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Regarding Father Lacordaire's photograph they do not keep the article in stock. Since they are pleased with the Ave Maria they may take articles from it occasionally with Hudson's permission. They hope that Hudson will call Ave Maria readers' attention to "Propagateur." :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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They usually have Maynard's "La Ste. Vierge" but are out at present. The price is $10. :: X-3-i A. Postcard S. French 1p. 32mo.

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They are sending Hudson his work, part of which is enclosed. In Europe they are asking for "La Ste. Vierge" by Ch. Rohault de Fleury and the life of Father Damien by Mrs. Craven. :: X-3-l A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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Cahill decided not to write to McFarland until he could visit him. He has so many engagements in New Hampshire and Massachusetts that he will not go to Providence for a month. He is engaged to lecture in New York February 6. As soon as he finishes his lecture there he will go to Providence to do whatever the Bishop commands. He will give due notice to Dr. Hugh Carmody. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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The undersigned Catholics of Jackson protest against Father Cornelius Moutard's letting the plastering of St. John's Church to Mr. Boyd of Detroit. Cahill and 47 others sign. A.L.S. 2pp. 4to. :: III-2-j A.L.S. 3pp. 4to. and 12mo.

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Cahill is anxious to post himself on the condition of the Mexican people. He read an article in the Catholic Universe of Cleveland about a year ago concerning a lecture delivered at Notre Dame by a Mexican Bishop on this subject. Was it published in the Ave Maria? :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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He sends $6.00 for his subscription and for Father A Hurley's. Hurley's paper should be sent to St. Mary's Church in St. Paul. He thanks McMaster for his articles on Catholic schools. Coming at a time when Caillet was discouraged because of lack of teachers, means and of good will, McMaster's articles have confirmed Caillet in his convictions. He promises his prayers for McMaster's continued success. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Calandri expresses sympathy and condolince to McMaster and his children on the death of Mrs. McMaster. She was the first to welcome the writer when he first came to America. The prayers of that Passionist Community have already been offered for the repose of her soul, with a Mass being said for her. He begs McMaster to keep up his courage. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents A memorandum prepared by Caldwell, Civil Engineer and Land Agent at Cordova, Mexico, instructs Maurice to call on T. Robinson Rodgers in New York and tell him Caldwell is in good health and is doing well, but has received only three letters from his wife. Maurice is instructed to tell Mr. McMaster that he approves of McMaster's efforts to find homes in Mexico for their friends, and shall continue his office in Cordova to give information and assistance to emigrants. He will make no...

Scope and Contents He remembers McMaster's offer to write to the Sisters of Charity of New Orleans on behalf of Caldwell's son. He wrote to his sister, Belle P. Caldwell, now at Oxford Female College in Hamilton, telling her to write to him under the name of Mr. A.S. Van Praag, 17 Abingdon Square, N.Y. City. His letter was sent from the Police Jail at New Orleans, Sept. 17. The boy is to leave for New York on Monday. A son of Van Praag sailed with him at the time. Caldwell asks McMaster to extend his...

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Caldwell learns of the death of Mrs. McMaster and writes McMaster expressing Mrs. Caldwell's and his condolince at McMaster's bereavement. They did not know of Mrs. McMaster's illness nor of the funeral announcement. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Thomas Rafter has come home from Montreal because the high rate of exchange made it impossible for his parents to pay his board. As he is good in Latin and has a decided vocation to the priesthood, Callaert suggests that Lefevere send him to Louvain where he would be out of danger of the draft. His parents could pay for the voyage, clothing and a little more. Since Rafter wishes to belong to Detroit will Lefevere take him under his patronage? Callaert quotes a letter of recommendation from...

Scope and Contents Callaert informs Lefevere of the discouraging outlook for a Catholic school. Very few Catholics are in favor of it; some who subscribe refuse to pay. Of the 200 Catholic families, about 45 have paid something; most of these are poor and have no children; those most able and with children refuse to pay. The Committee has resigned because of insults; they are called "the constables of the bishop." Callaert is in poor health and is thinking of returning home. Catholics are meeting to raise...

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Lefevere's advice to let F. Steiner retain a pew to which he has not a right has turned out bad. After many weeks the pew was rented to Michael Conlisk. Having heard this, the Steiner family by arriving early has filled it and refuses to give it up. Unless Lefevere does something, all authority of priest and Committee will cease. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He regrets he was not home when Lefevere visited Marshall. He was at Stony Creek where he met opposition. The Germans in Marshall are grateful to Lefevere for sending a German-speaking priest. Some are lukewarm, others have left the church. All goes well except they have no school due to the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, withdrawal, especially Sister Ignatia. Application to Father Edward Joos and the Mother Superior at Monroe has been made for the Sisters' return, but...

Scope and Contents He has received Lefevere's letter of Nov. 17. The Sisters of the Names of Jesus and Mary? of Windsor, arrived in Marshall yesterday and intend to depart today. They seem very well pleased with present accomodations. The Mother Superior promises to write immediately to the Superior General and she thinks that Marshall will soon be supplied with a good school Callaert will give a reunion dinner to his neighboring confreres the 24th, and invites Lefevere. Today being Lefevere's 27th anniversary...

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Callaert begs permission to return to Belgium. His good character has been taken away by his successor in Stonycreek, Father Bernard J. Wermers . He had made the same request of the late Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere shortly before the latter's death. He feels neither ashamed nor sorry for what he has done for and in Stonycreek. All goes well in Marshall. :: III-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Hennaert's letter of April 3 was received and from its tone Callaert sees that Hennaert is mistaken. A right judgment cannot be made unless both sides are heard. Being slandered before laymen, Callaert thinks he has a right to defend his character. Thomas Vay, 73 years old and a parishoner, wishes to will his property without any delay without his aged wife's knowledge. Callaert asks Hennaert for advice. He regrets Hennaert's poor health, and suggests a year's rest in Europe. :: III-2-l...

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He is sorry Mother Gertrude has taken Sister Ignatius from Stony Creek. He begs her to send Sr. Ignatius to Marshall with 3 other Sisters. They speak of her here as they do Father Peter Koopmans, with moved hearts and tears in their eyes. As to salary, whatever Mother Gertrude and Father Edward Joos say, Callaert is satisfied. Enclosure:

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Before coming to Monroe, Callaert thought all had been settled between Lefevere and Father Edward Joos in regard to support but he has experienced the contrary. Callaert told Joos that the revenue should be divided equally or almost equally with one who has half of the work to do. If it is not divided that way it will be impossible to live "friendly" together and he would be glad, though he likes Monroe, to be allowed to remain in his missions. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Callaert has twice found the relics of the altar stone of Stonycreek fallen out and on consulting Bouvier found that the stone loses consecration when relics are removed. All goes well with regard to the new church. All approve the plan of Father Dumon's Edmund Dumont church. They are taxed 2 ½%. Mr. O'Conner of Monroe gave $50, several others of Monroe feel interested in Stonycreek's church. The church was crowded; 178 received Holy Communion. It was voted that John Dunn shall be treasurer...

Scope and Contents The blessing of the cornerstone of St. Patrick's Church in Stonycreek will take place on June 26. Ten or twelve priests will be present and Callaert asks Lefevere to attend. Father Louis? Van den Driessche will address the Irish and Father Julian Maciejewski the Germans. Callaert asks Lefevere to allow him to sing Mass on that day within the limits of the new church in a chapel of green branches. If not he fears that one-tenth of the people will not be able to get into the church. They had a...

Scope and Contents Everything turned out well at the blessing of the corner stone in Stonycreek . The collection amounted to $146. Some new German families moved in on account of the new church. Lefevere knows how difficult it is to build a church when everything must be collected among the people and an insignificant accident may destroy the union among them. He loses too much time by going from one place to another, he has 300 families to attend 9 or 10 miles from Monroe. Under the circumstances he believes...

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Callaert answers Lefevere's letter of July 22. He is sorry his letter of July 19 made Lefevere believe that he intended to oppose the arrangements made last year. He is glad to know that a longer or shorter stay at Stonycreek may be settled between him and Father Edward Joos . Mr. Lauer of the old German committee died. :: III-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Mrs. Corkeran from Stonycreek wishes to marry Mr. Palmyro from Toledo. Palmyro is an infidel and Callaert does not know if he is baptized or not. He asks Lefevere's permission to marry them as he is almost sure they will be married by the squire if he does not. Callaert thanks Lefevere for the new and pleasing appointment he has given him. Services were held for the first time in the church at Stonycreek, on Christmas day. About 180 Communions were distributed. He thinks the church will be...

Scope and Contents Because of the continual trouble he has had in Monroe, Callaert asks to be removed. Father Edward Joos treats him like a mere boy and the servant insults him, as Father Rievers Rivers and Father Francis Gouesse will testify. He wishes to be treated as a priest. He will remain in the missions and prepare the children for their First Communion until he receives new orders from Lefevere. Should he be obliged to leave the diocese he hopes to refund the expense Lefevere has incurred with regard...

Scope and Contents As Father Vandendriessche will not find time, Callaert sends word about the success of their missions. All except three in Brest have complied with their duties. In Stony Creek they took out the pews to accomodate the people; 500 to 600 attended the instructions. Instead of 3 acres the new church is to have 4 acres. Swancreek does very well; 245 Communions were distributed in 2 days. Vandendriessche leaves Swancreek Ash Wednesday at 5 A.M. in order to be at his place to bless the ashes. ::...

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Callaghan encloses $5.00 for Mount Carmel, which he wishes to be acknowledged in the Freeman as coming from a "friend of the Scapular". :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Had he not been ill Callaghan would have answered promptly. Callaghan will place at Clarke's disposal any papers left in his possession, or any information he has on Archbishop Jhon B. Purcell . In October he expects to be permanently located in New York City. He knows very little of Bishop Amadeus Rappe, but he was a complete file of the Catholic Telegraph which contains more on the two bishops than any other source. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Callaghan sends McMaster $2.50 as part payment for the Freeman's Journal. He also sends $6.26 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. He lists the 17 contributors of the money, among whom is Father B. W. Coyles. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.