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Van Dyke thanks Hudson for sending their daughters the medals. Her brother, the doctor is stationed at the fort. Professor John Ewing called upon them a short time ago. She was sorry to hear that Father Shortis is ill. :: X-3-e A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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She is visiting her country seat in Canada at the mouth of the Detroit River. She encloses Mrs. Van Dyke's and her yearly subscription. She expects to send her daughter Marie to Mother Van Dyke at Grosse Pointe next fall. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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She thanks Hudson for asking Father Alexis Granger, C.S.C. to forward the Water of Lourdes. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The books were greatly appreciated. Mother Addie Grugan 's duties prevented her from writing. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Van Erp has learned from FatherW? Quigley that he is going to Ireland and that another priest, a stranger and an elderly one, is coming either to supply Quigley's place or to reside at Muskegon . If the latter be the case, Van Erp is glad, and welcomes the man no matter how long he stays in his house, but if he is to take charge of Grand Rapids, Van Erp protests against being sent to Purgatory twice. Otherwise he asks permission to leave. He has been seven years in the diocese. Father James...

Scope and Contents On Father Cornelius Moutard's notification Van Erp writes Lefevere that he has not seen or observed anything reprehensible either in his Moutard language or conduct. Van Erp was unaware of anything wrong until Moutard informed him a few weeks ago. He persuaded Moutard not to go to Detroit; as for his support the second inquiry Van Erp is unconcerned. All he wants is concord, harmony, and confidence. The golden days of '54 and '55 are gone forever. P.S. He asks Lefevere to hand to Moutard an...

Scope and Contents Van Erp is discouraged to hear that Father Henry Van Renterghem is leaving for Europe, because he fears that Van Renterghem's place Mt. Clemens will be filled before Grand Rapids and Connonsburg when Father Edward Van Paemel left, Van Erp asked for Father John de Neef Neve but he was destined for Niles, and Father Henry Muifels Meuffels was promised. Although Grand Rapids is far distant, it is the most numerous portion of Lefevere's diocese, but the worst attended to. The missions that are...

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Van Erp asks Lefevere's direction in the solution of two marriage cases: of a lapsed Catholic who married out of the Church and now wishes to marry a Catholic and the other of a man whose part is unknown yet wants to marry a 16 year old girl. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Van Erp had promised to write Lefevere immediately after his return to Grand Rapids. He can not give a favorable report. The fire of opposition continues equally fierce among some. If Lefevere visits Grand Rapids, he should come on a Saturday to afford him time to find who are the ringleaders. The majority and the respectable are on the right side. Mrs. King did not write the letter but she wished him to tell Lefevere. It is reported that Father Hugh Quigley is suspended, and that he lies...

Scope and Contents Van Erp encloses $7.10, the collection for the seminary. The addition to the church is completed and there is no debt. It seats as many as Grand Rapids and is full every Sunday. He begs leave to continue to use his church vestments occasionally as he gave them to the church and everyone knows they are his. The church is provided with all necessities by the Altar Society which is flourishing. He also begs leave to depart from the tariff and conform to his neighbors, Adrian and Hillsdale. The...

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Van Erp finds it strange to date his letter from Hudson instead of Grand Rapids, but he is pleased with his new parish. He has rented a house ¾ mile from the church, and asks permission to have a chapel in the house and to perform religious functions there. The church debt is $500. The people are a simple, good people, but there is some dissatisfaction among the Medina people. A footnote in Lefevere's handwriting states that permission was granted for one year. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Henry no doubt forgot his promise made when at Alpena to send Van Gennip's an account of how he got along with Jerome O'Connor, of Wayne. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

Scope and Contents Van Gennip has received a letter from Mother Gertrude in reference to an offer he made to St. Anthony's Asylum. He will make the conditions clear to Van Dyke. If he collects the two notes he holds against Jeremiah O'Connor of Wayne, Michigan, he will make a donation of $1000 to the asylum provided the whole amount is collected, and that free of charge. Van Gennip will pay Van Dyke's travelling expenses. Henry will have to see Jerry and perhaps lay hold of his goods in the store. Van Gennip...

Scope and Contents There is some misunderstanding in their agreement of 1876 to collect Jeremiah O'Connor's debt. Van Gennip had absolutely no other idea than that Philip should collect the whole amount due to the poor, without regard how it was to be done, under the condition that Van Gennip should pay $1000 to St. Anthony Asylum after the amount due was collected. From this it is clear that getting a mortgage was not satisfying the agreement. When he said in 1876 that Philip will know best how to act and...

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He answers Lefevere's letter of the 20th and hopes it will be more satisfactory than accounts specified, which he will show when the church is consecrated soon. No one has notes or anything else against the church; he will collect what he can, then he will supply the rest so far as he can and borrow on his own responsibility, so that there will be no debts for the church to pay. :: III-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Van Gennip acknowledges Lefevere's $100 check to pay the debts of Rev. James J. Pulsers, contracted in local stores, and informs Lefevere he has cleaned them all up. Regarding publication of banns, he inquires if the people pay when he can call them only twice in the church, the 3rd Sunday being away in another place where it would be no use to publish the bann. He thinks the Dexter graveyard is not blessed, and doubts that there is a deed for it. As regards Hunting Hill, Michigan , he lists...

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He asks for a priest to take care of Sylvan or Pinckey or Dexter; Sylvan and Bunkerhill can go together. He lists the many missions to which he is about to attend, causing him to be away from the 11th to the 21st. Besides, there is the triduum in October at Kalamazoo and Marshall, and now he is preparing the children for First Communion and Confirmation in Dexter and Sylvan. :: III-2-l A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Van Gennip learns with deep sorrow of the death of Philip Van Dyke and sympathizes with his relatives. He expressed, in his last letter, patient with Jeremiah O'Connor because he thought he was doing his best to pay his debts to the poor but now he fears that he was mistaken and urges Brownson to do all he can to make him pay, for the money is badly needed for the care of souls. He wishes Brownson and all of his relations God's choicest blessings. :: III-3-a A. L. S. 3pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Having received Henry's letter, Van Gennip asks that Henry deal with Jeremiah O'Connor as he judges proper, provided that he is sure that the debt will be paid as O'Connor promised and as Henry atated to Van Gennip in his letter of Nov. 30. 1881. He relies upon Henry's judgement in the matter, though the work in China the money is to do will be delayed. His opinion is that O'Connor owes $5727.28 and not $4,500, however; and he encloses $10 to pay for postage etc. He will say on, his first...

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Van Gennip has received Brownson's letter and last January a letter in behalf of Mrs. Jeremiah O'Connor to have the interest put at a lower figure. He informed her that he would remit the interest until he should inform her to pay it again. He intended to let Brownson know immediately, but forgot until the interested parties came to see him about the matter. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Van Gennip writes Lefevere about religious community life among the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart , making certain observations and suggestions: 1. Good order should be observed and maintained and certain means used to that end. Religious should submit to a qualified Director; also a Confessor besides the ordinary Confessors. 2. To preserve order, one Director is all that is needed whomever he appoints in writing. 3. If the Sisters have cause to complain to Lefevere regarding Van Gennip's...

Scope and Contents An old boy read an article in the Ave Maria, "we love a thing in proportion to what it has cost us." The old boy relates that this is generally true but not always as the Lord has cost him little and yet he loves him more than anything, so much so that heaven would not be acceptable without him. Van Gennip wants to know if the old boy is correct. He encloses a sentence he wishes to have translated for the Ave Maria as he is certain that it will be read by Hudson's numerous well wishers....

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He encloses a letter from one known to him but who didn't sign his name. It is from one who lives for the glory of God and in living seeks to die. The sender asks for the prayers of the readers. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Van Gennys has donated to the Holy Childhood the amount which Jerry O'Connor owes him, of which society Rev. Edward D. Joos is the director for his diocese. Henry is to send the mortgage to Father Joos who feels to delicate to asks Henry for it. :: III-3-a A. L. S. 1p. 12mo.

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Father Van Laar sends McMaster $27.40, of which $16.50 is for "St. Peter in Chains" and $10.00 is for a subscription to "L'Univers". He asks that his name be withheld. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He sends a translation from the Dutch papers that he would like to have McMaster publish. The item translated gives a description of the meeting of 2000 members of the Association of Zouaves from the Hague, and other cities, in Rotterdam on Sept. 20, at which time Father J W. Bronwers, Editor of the Tyd, addressed the meeting on the plan recently started in Rome to give to His Holiness the title of Pius the Great. Pius IX humility and deeds were praised and a telegram was sent to Him by...

Scope and Contents Van Lauwe writes that the Rector Father John DeNeve has promised to adopt Van Lauwe for the missions of the Detroit diocese, and hopes Lefevere will agree with that decision. Van Lauwe is a Belgian of the Diocese of Ghent and of the town of Gent, made his studies at St. Barbara's College in Gent, and is now in his second year at the American College. He has received the tonsure and minor orders. He looks forward to the feast of SS. Peter and Paul, Lefevere's patrons, with great happiness. ::...

Scope and Contents Van Lauwe has just bought two lots from Mr. Bartlet for $300, deeding over to him a 40 ft. strip of land across from the church but leaving enough ground for a school. Van Lauwe humbly requests Lefevere to issue an exeat to Father August Durst. His request is based on the fact that Durst at Louvain College has been a kind superior, a good friend and a great benefactor. If Lefevere will be moved by this request, Van Lauwe will have fulfilled a duty of gratitude towards Durst, and would thank...

Scope and Contents Van Lauwe has been waiting 3 weeks for a chance to convoke the, congregation of Adrian to give them Lefevere's views and intentions,, as expressed last August 12th. But Father Peter Kindekens', condition prevented this. He seems very sick. On the first Sunday of, October, the Irish congregation was convoked. On arrival from, Clinton, Van Lauwe found the church well filled, and subscriptions to, finish the schoolhouse amounted to $460 which with $200 allowed is, almost enough to finish the...

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Van Lauwe writes on the state of things in Adrian. The schoolhouse is ready for shingling. Yesterday was set to take the lumber of the old church for the schoolhouse and to move the little building from the graveyard to town by Mr. Sorter, but Mr. Kerry and two others warned him that Lefevere telegraphed them that the building had to stay where it was, although he had told Ven Lauwe to move it. He awaits confirmation of Lefevere's dispatch. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.