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Scope and Contents An extract from the minutes of the chancery of the French Consulate at New Orleans. There appeared before Germain, Charles L. Duquesnay, of New Orleans, acting as proxy for 1. Mrs. Marie Jeanne Julienne Blin, married to André Mathurin Lehuge ?; 2. Jean Francois Blin, both living at Rennes; 3. René Jean Blin, living near Nantes, sole heirs of Father John Etienne Blin who died in New Orleans on August 15, 1853. They acknowledge having received from Father Etienne Rousselon, executor of Blin's...

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Sister will purchase the medals Hudson requested when she gets to Lourdes on August 15th. Their voyage from New York to Havre was pleasant, but she doubts if Sister Mary Eugenie will be able to make another sea voyage. She saw Father Victor Hely, C.S.C., yesterday. They have not seen Mother Ascension, because she is in Luxembourg and does not wish her address to be given out. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.

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Sr. Germaine asks Hudson to return the books. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Sister expects to leave tomorrow evening for France. Sister Mary Eugenie, C.S.C. will accompany her. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Doubtless, Hudson is busy preparing for FatherGeneral's golden jubilee. Sister requests the Scholastic magazine be sent to her convent. She would like her work in St. Joseph's Orphanage if it belonged to the Congregation but the present arrangement causes unpleasantness for the Sisters. The Sister in charge thinks she should be changed, but Sister Germaine thinks it would be difficult to find anyone so well adapted for this place. Hudson is requested to ask Brother Edward John...

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Sr. Germaine thanks Hudson for the books with which Father Guendling was much pleased. Her obedience is Sacristan. Sister M. Paula desires to be remembered to Hudson and she unites with Sr. Germaine in wishing Hudson all the blessings of Eastertide. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Sister Mary encloses a notice which she received from the Reverend Superior of the Oratory of St. Philip of Neri, at Draguignan, France, with expressed desire of its propagation. Sister Mary has translated it and has asked permission to ask Hudson to publish it in the Ave Maria. She relies on Hudson's charity and asks for his prayers and blessings. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. crown 8 vo

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Sister Germaine is in St. Joseph hospital recovering from her illness. The doctor says she needs fresh air and exercise to which she adds peace of mind. To be forced to live underMother Ascension is Sister Germaine's greatest cross. :: X-3-e A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Now that vacation has come, and most of the sisters are at home,, they are trying to collect all information about their dear departed, Mother Mother Mary Joseph Walker. Some relate what they know, of her, others give their letters written by her. Before Father Director, Edward Joos went away, he requested Sister to write Lefevere to, inquire if he had some letters, not private, but edifying, that he might, send to keep or copy. The new school is building, it will be something, nicer than...

Scope and Contents She explains some misunderstandings as regards the sending back to Marshall of some of her Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, to resume teaching in its schools. Scarcity of Sisters, their particular work in the community, the lack of cooperation of Father C Frain and Father Desiderius Callaert of Marshall, explain her lack of action, which in no way was meant as disrespect to Lefevere. Their Father Edward Joos, as their Director, has cooperated in their favor. :: III-2-l...

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He has arrived at Russia after having seen Dr. Kusmick at Versailles. As it will be necessary to say two masses on Sunday he asks for that permission, as well as for faculties in reserved cases. Father Henry Moeller who is with him asks the same permission to binate. :: II-5-f A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents There were at Russia since the time of Father Ott many members of the Archconfraternity of the Immaculate Heart and the Bona Mors and he wished Purcell's approbation to establish these two confraternities. The pleasure he has had at Russia has been chagrined by the lack of a Catholic school for the children. The only school is a free school and the teacher is a protestant. Gertere makes the children come to school each day before class but that is not enough. If he had a school he would...

Scope and Contents A young lady has come to him desiring to enter a religious community but desiring not to tell her father who is evil and an apostate. DeGertere fears for his safety. A man seeks absolution to whom he wishes to deny it because of his evil condition by living with another than his wife. He has children by the second woman and lives with her. Despite his promise to leave the woman, DeGertere does not think he will do it. There is in the parish of the Holy Family a woman who has a sick child...

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Her best regards to Mr. Y and his own dear self. Note: Addressees name has been erased. :: XI-2-h Postcard, signed

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They solicit membership in an association established in their convent. The offering is small and the benefit received is great. The offering goes for the erection of a new chapel of Perpetual Adoration, the old one being destroyed by lightning. :: XI-2-d PRINTED 2pp.

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Mother Superior and Mother Baptist write that they are likely to get a free pass to Ireland, and if so, they want Purcell's permission to go. They sent a postulant as the first fruit of their travels. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 1p. 16to.

Scope and Contents They avail themselves of the right accorded by their rule to communicate to Purcell. Purcell is not wholly ignorant of the privations and vexations they have endured, especially Mother Stanislaus, in governing their female prison, in warding off the intrigues of the civil authorities, evangelicals and the Ladies of the Christian Association. These, besides the condition and the attitude of the prisoners, they have borne for God's sake. These trials have been softened by Purcell's fatherly...

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She expresses the gratitude of her community for the obituary tendered to their late Mother Superior in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Sister Euprasia of Washington suggested that if she wrote to the Tabernacle Society they might help their little chapel. She encloses a petition and will be most grateful if they help. They are unable to advertise and consequently are little known. Many who come for throat and lung troubles are cured. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 2pp.

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For the past six months they have been trying to establish a sanitarium, the only Catholic one in the state. They are much in need of a chalice, alter linens, vestments, etc., for their chapel. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 3pp.

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She expresses gratitude that the painful message did not come from Hudson. Brother has sent a humble letter of apology end the whole affair is blotted out. :: X-2-j A. L. S. 1p. 12mo.

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He informs Edwards that he has placed the remains of the late Mrs. Catherine Dun bar on board the Normandie for removal to New York. He encloses bill of lading, police authorization, copy of register of death.

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Gest would like to know if Hudson intends to use the translation of "Stabat Mater" that he sent. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Gest regrets that he troubled Hudson and hopes that he has recovered from his recent illness. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Gest submits a translation of the "Stabat Mater" for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Gest is glad to learn that the translation of the "Stabat Mater" meets Hudson's approval. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Gest is sorry about the omitted stanzas. He asks to have the omitted lines set up and a few copies struck off to be used with the extra copies Hudson is sending him. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Gest returns the proof with corrections and encloses an omitted stanza. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Requested by Nordmeyer to give testimony of his conduct Geyerstanger says that he behaved well, being particularly modest and quiet, and that there was not the least complaint against him. :: II-5-c A.L.S. First note in Latin 3pp. 12mo.

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Brother proposes to write for the Ave Maria on the Dead Sea, the Temple, the Holy Sepulchre and the Sanctuary of the Rosary in care of Father P. Beaudet, C.S.C. of St. Laurent who signs an English translation of the above. On the back of the paper: A prospectus of the College of West Farnham, P.Q. founded by Father Veronneau; Father G. A. Dion, superior. :: X-3-k A.L.S. French and English 3pp. 4to.