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Father Wilmes of Milwaukee who was mentioned by Father Kirsch proved to be very generous. He surrendered his collection made on his European tour. He finds hundreds that will serve his purpose. Mahon dates his first success in the matter from Edwards' great kindness and courtesy. :: XI-1-m L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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He has left the employ of the Werner company, discouraged by a system which ignores its real workers. He wants to work and as Edwards knows his gifts editorial, linguistic and otherwise, he might interest himself in Mahon's behalf. His heart yearns for a western editorship. Father Daniel E. Hudson C.S.C. sat down severely on his "Glories", but he does not think Edwards will agree with Hudson. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 2pp.

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He has the agency for John Rooney's famous work on Irish genealogy and asks Edwards to advise him how to affect a sale to Notre Dame. Archbishop Feehan just bought the first copy in Chicago. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 1p.

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Mahoney asks Hudson to reprint Father Young's "Open Letter to a Nun." :: X-3-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father Mahoney sends McMaster an answer to "Clerious" through Mr. Sheshy, 33 Murray St., New York, his publisher. McMaster has opened his columns to Clerious and has allowed Mahoney to be insulted through them, and in honor and justice he should atleast print Mahoney's answer to him. Without any reasonable provocation Clericus attacked Mahoney's personal character in an unmanly, un-Christian, and un-clerical way, and for this reason Mahoney hopes that his letter of defense will be given...

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The photograph of Dr. Orestes A. Brownson has been received and is highly appreciated. The Brownson Library Association has directed Mahoney to thank Brownson and has ordered a large copy of the photograph to be made, to be placed in the reading room of the Association. :: III-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Mahoney left the mountain to visit friends in Urbana, Sandusky, Toledo, and Notre Dame. At Notre Dame he awaited the return of the Mother Provincal to make arrangements to send an only Sister there for a few years. Archbishop Francis Patrick Kenrick of Baltimore stopped at Notre Dame on his way from Chicago to St. Louis. Mahoney is now in Springfield Ohio with Father Maurice Howard, who told him Purcell wants him to go to Mt. St. Mary's of the West. Mahoney will remain in Springfield to...

Scope and Contents Mahoney asks McMaster to publish the enclosed communication. He thanks him for the articles concerning the rights of the Priesthood in America. If many priests had been shown justice and charity by their bishops they might have been saved from destruction and avoided a scandal to religion. The evils are remedial, but the priests have no rights whatever. Even a negro has the right of a trial if accused but a priest is at the mercy of his Bishop, who is often influenced by passion or...

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Mahony enclose a little pamphlet which he translated with the permission of the author with the hope that the Ave Maria will give it favorable notice. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Mahony asks Onahan's opinion on an enclosed article, as an "effort to spread the Light." If Onahan knows of any better, he should tell Mahony, to save him the cost of fixing the above mentioned. Onahan is asked to put in a good word for the Manifesto. If possible, Mahony will come to Chicago. The thing commenced in these Catholic manifestoes is the best done for the spread of Catholic truth and smothering anti-Catholic slanders since B(isho)p England's Catholic Miscellanies. Onahan should...

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He is going to issue a portfolio of Catholic art, history and worship and needs photos for reproduction. He asks Edwards to help him. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 2pp.

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He was smitten with vexation to find that Edwards had been in Chicago after he left. Edwards' suggestion about the photos may prove of high importance. He has many things in this connection to consult with Edwards. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 2pp.

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He inquires if Edwards received the two books. His great Catholic picture book still waits its time. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 1p.

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Father Weyer, a Dominican, formerly a physician now living in the diocese of Detroit asks the Holy Father for permission to practice medicine. In the Audience of Jan. 19, 1834, Pope Gregory XVI ordered Mai as secretary of the Sacred Congregation of the Propaganda to tell him that the Pope grants this permission to him on condition that he accept nothing for these services, and that he is sufficiently qualified. Sealed. :: III-2-g D.S. Petition in Italian, answer in Latin 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Father Mazzuchelli, a Dominican formerly of Milan, now living in the diocese of Detroit, asks the Holy Father for permission to dispose by will of the goods which he has or will acquire. In the Audience of Jan. 19, 1834, the Holy Father, Gregory XVI ordered Mai as secretary of the Sacred Congregation of the Propaganda to tell Mazzuchelli that he grants the faculty of disposing by will for pious uses whatever goods he has or will acquire in legitimate ways, notwithstanding the vows that he...

Scope and Contents Mailley, a French priest, asks to enter the Detroit diocese. He gives his reasons for emigrating from France. For 12 years he has lived in Algiers with his family. He studied theology in the Grand Seminary of Alger with the Lazarists, was ordained priest when 22 1/2 years old. After some time as an instructor his bishop appointed him rector of the College of Philippeville. Today at 30 years of age he is pastor of the parish of Ain-Temouchent; he was too happy, God sent him a terrible trial!...

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Mair declines O'Brien's (invitation) to act on the Finance for Chicago, due to other occupations. (Among William J. Onahan's papers.)

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Mr. Brennan and Father McGuire think that it would be advisable to cancel the date of Sept. 2 as issued by the "Catholic Educational Exhibit," and unite all Catholic activities on Sept. 9. This is to be considered by the authorities as soon as possible.

Scope and Contents Mair has just returned from two weeks in the "Far West." He hopes Onahan does not think the delayed answers to Onahan's letters are due to indifference, and that Onahan has put Mair in the delegation. of the Catholic Congress Mair sent his acceptance to the opening ceremonies at Washington yesterday to Dr. Chapelle of the University. Regarding Dr. Shea, Mair asks Onahan's indulgence, for other calls have been continuous and unavoidable. P.S. Mair has not been in the exchange since his...

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Mair will serve on the Auxiliary Com(mittee) for (the) reception of delegates to the Columbian Catholic Congress. He writes his acceptance in case he may miss the meeting.

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Onahan forgot to leave Mair the list for the Circulars; he is to leave them at Mair's office.

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A final meeting for Chicago delegates to the Columbian Catholic Congress will convene Sunday Sep. 3.

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Mair doesn't know when he will return to Chicago, so he encloses the subscription List he took charge of in Baltimore. He will send $20.00 when he reaches Chicago. :: IX-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Onahan will please give the indicated addresses so they can address the envelopes.

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He is preparing a second edition of Manuel pratique du bibliothecaire. He submits a list of questions to be answered. :: XI-2-j L.S.(Printed circular) (French) 4pp.

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Seton's favor of the 3rd came during Maitland's absence. Henry Porter is his first cousin; his mother was Maitland's father's sister and his grandfather's name was James Maitland.

Scope and Contents He sends a photograph of his great grandfather, William Seton. His father, Benjamin Maitland, inherited the portrait from his mother Eliza Seton, daughter of William Seton and wife of James Maitland. It is said to be by Gilbert Stewart (!) There are two portraits of William Seton, the other is in possession of his cousins, the (Henry) Ogdens of New York. Maitland's father was an orphan at 5 years and was taken care of by his mother's sister, Aunt Mary Seton Hoffman of New York. His father...

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He thanks Seton for the photograph of the miniature of Mary, Queen of Scots. His wife and daughters join in thanking Seton. (On the back of the letter in Seton's hand) "Ask him if I sent one of William Seton."

Scope and Contents Sister's letter was delayed as it was mis-directed. Bishop Augustine Verot Verrot called on Emily and requested her to ask General Scott for a pass for himself, his priest, and deacon, which she did as she also did for Sister's nephew. The paper states all vacancies are filled; Emily is afraid it stands a bad chance. Their Reverend Mother is very low. The Confederate array is advancing and they may not be in existence in a few days. Emily wants to send her plate to Philadelphia. Her...

Scope and Contents Father Mary Paul Wehrle preached last Sunday at St. Joseph's that anyone who rents a place in a foreign church commits a sacrilege and a grave sin. If Wehrle holds such principles he should put into effect what he told in confidence to Wehrle's organist, Mr. Wurth, namely, that if the bishop opposed him again a little, he should see a doctor. Yesterday morning a man with a carriage drew up before their house, saying he had been sent by an auctionary to load the effects of a priest who wished...