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Marco has been absent from Grand Rapids for 4 weeks. Due to the disrespectful attitude of some German Catholics in St. Mary's parish, he implores Lefevere not to send a good innocent priest to them; they should be humiliated. He attends to the sick, but many parishioners go to Alpine to the Irish Church. His conscience forces him to send Lefevere these lines. He has baptized 3 Americans at White Lake. :: III-2-j A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Note under place and date Absent from Grand Rapids since 4 weeks and 3 days. He wishes to inform Lefevere of the persecution and the difficulties of the German congregation of Grand Rapids. He lists the damage done to the church and its contents. These Germans, especially Mr. Schaeffer, are the ones who have written Lefevere. In Berlin, falsehoods have been told about Marco, such as his intention to destroy or carry away church goods. Some prominent people from Grand Rapids have come to...

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Marco has the honor to announce the conversion of a young protestant, age 27, and his act of faith made at the high Mass. His health is good and he looks forward to seeing Lefevere at his retreat in Detroit on the 21st. He requests a dispensation for a mixed marriage between John Bonnete, a baptized Protestant, who promises to raise his children in the Catholic faith and to give free exercise of religion to his wife, Marie Nael, a German Catholic. :: III-2-j A.L.S. French 4pp. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Marco writes about his first mission. His German parish merits only praise. The affair of Mr. Trenk? the miller, has ended in harmony for the two parties. The sale of the pews was very successful. He has chosen seven men for trustees who gave him new quarters consisting of two rooms beside the church; the parish offers him the housing, furniture, wood and light with $300 a year without his asking for it. On Wednesdays and Fridays he teaches catechism to about 70 persons. He and Mr. Schickel...

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Since nearly all those excommunicated for marrying outside the church are ready to do public penance, Marco asks Lefevere for the favor of absolving them. What he lacks in order to put the congregation on a flourishing basis is a good schoolmaster. :: III-2-i A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Marco belatedly extends New Year's greetings and protests his filial affections. His parish goes along fairly well. Father Francis X. Weninger S.J. has been invited for the end of March to sow and reap the good seed of the Gospel. In spite of bad times there is general contentment. He has been ill some days, but not to interfere with his many duties. Three excommunicated persons have returned to church after public penance. He asks for a copy of the Lenten regulations; Father Francis Van...

Scope and Contents The community Dawn, Dorr, and Baiers, of 32 families, wishes to have 2 churches; the spirit of hatred and nationalities separates them. Marco seeks Lefevere's aid in so sad and delicate an affair. In spite of the charitable warning from a handful of Austrian and Polish woodsmen, they refuse to obey; they persecuted his dear predecessor, Father Mosdjesky J. Maciejewski. He seeks Lefevere's advice and a decision. In spite of sorrows there are consolations from Grand Rapids Catholics. Marginal...

Scope and Contents He informs Lefevere of the sorrowful truth as regards Dawn and Dorr and Silans; it was some sacrifice for him. He will never prove weak in doing his duty, but courageous for the glory of religion and the salvation of souls. He hopes that the punishment imposed on these places will produce consoling results. Every week new German Catholics arrive to strengthen his flock. Easter Monday John Cordes made public penance and on April 11th, 19 children made their First Communion at Sarney; a young...

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Due to his health, he requests of Lefevere permission to break his fast between the 8 and 10 o'clock Masses; otherwise consumption will remove him from this world; a little coffee or some other such thing will help him through the 10 o'clock High Mass and his sermon. Doctor Blumriels orders him to write his bishop for this favor. :: III-2-i A.L.S. French 4pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He rejoices to be able to send the deed for the church at Down Bayron, a parish in trouble but now docile. He is satisfied with his congregations, especially that of Grand Rapids . The poverty is so great that he would despair if he did not have weekly alms from some French and Irish to distribute to the German families. Thanks to God he has at Grand Rapids a complete parish free of debt, and he is consoled by the submission of his parishioners in all that concerns their salvation and the...

Scope and Contents After all his sacrifices for the congregation he is forced to announce to the Bishop that the congregation pays him only half his salary. He is obliged to go into debt to live, because of the ingratitude of his parishioners. He likes the parish and will continue to serve it but his inability to sustain himself will not permit him to continue this for long. He writes this as a son submitting his problem to the Bishop's paternal judgment. He asks a response. His health is a bit weak because of...

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The feast of Sts. Peter and Paul reminds Marco that it is the feast day of his dear bishop, a day of joy for his whole diocese. He extends felicitations to him. His duties up to the present do not permit him to see Lefevere in person, but reserves the honor after the 4th Sunday in July. Mr. A. Schikel? joins him in homage to His Lordship. :: III-2-i A.D.S. 4pp. 32mo.

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Knowing the character of Father Francis Van Erp, Marco understands that this enterprise to erect a monument to Father Wizashy Andrew Viscocsky might make Van Erp ill-disposed towards him, unless Lefevere gives Marco authorization and written approval. Marco would like to be on good terms with Van Erp and to do nothing to displease him. This measure of prudence will help his plan and Van Erp will be entirely satisfied. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents After an illness of 15 days, occasioned by the arduous work of his missions, Marco is obliged in conscience to give up the care of the most remote missions, and the most difficult for his health. He falls ill nearly everytime he is obliged to go to Dorr, Bayron and Selan ; the rough road, the poor food and housing, beside the ingratitude of Catholics living there are the cause of his sickness. Another priest for Muskegon, Grand Haven, Croton, Manistee, Dorr, Bayron, Selan, is absolutely...

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Finally the Sisters of St. Bridget from Medina, New York are outside the rectory. They are staying with William Godfroi hoping to take over towards the end of next month, the care of a beautiful school. He arrived home in good health; tomorrow he departs for Odisco. :: III-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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The congregation of Grand Rapids has refused Marco the small salary of $300 after all the sacrifices and suffering that he has undergone to serve them. He is obliged in conscience to ask for a change, for a life conformable to a conscientious priest. :: III-2-j A.L.S. French 2pp. 16mo.

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After many promises of the German congregation and the petitions of the neighboring parish, he is unable to recognize his duty to remain among a people who for the moment have forgotten their duty to him; he is willing to suffer in Grand Rapids, provided that good may come of it and the Catholic Faith may spread. Two Protestants are under instruction. :: III-2-j A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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Three Protestants, after 7frac12; months instruction, will be received into the Church the first of next month, the Feast of All Saints. His health is good in spite of numerous difficulties. :: III-2-j A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Marco thanks Lefevere for permission to leave the congregation in Grand Rapids. Last Saturday a stone was thrown through the window, injuring the opposite wall. He defies everyone to prove anything against him. As a priest he forgives his enemies. In quitting Grand Rapids he wishes happiness and prosperity to his enemies, especially for Harley, Finkler and Hake, and for the Germans who persecuted Father Edward Van Paemel, Father Julian? Majiessky Maciejewski?, and himself. For the good of...

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The enclosed letter is to Father General Edward Sorin, C.S.C. who may be too ill to attend to the affair. She asks Edwards to negotiate their cause for them. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Marendt sends a suggestion sponsored by Father J. B. Merl and himself as regards the petition to Rome. He feels that the easiest way to accomplish it would be to have McMaster, or some good English, German, and French priests within McMaster's reach, send short circulars, exposing the matter, to all the priests in the U. S., asking them to sign and return. Another suggestion would be to appoint five or six priests in each diocese to collect the signatures, but he feels that this would...

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Not knowing the address of T. Klopen, the president of the St. Michael's association, he asks McMaster to give him the enclosed letter. He also takes the occasion to ask about McMaster who was so kind to him on the occasion of his visit and about Keiley, De General and Vallette, etc., and to send them his respects. :: I-2-h A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.

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She sends greetings. :: XI-2-h Postcard, signed

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She wishes him a Merry Christmas. XI-2-h Postcard, signed

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By order of Mother Mary Magdalen Taylor , Sister sends Hudson a series of short stories written by Taylor. Taylor wishes to know what has become of Mrs. Dean's story. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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He has just mailed Bulletins as requested. There is no charge for sample copies but there is for annual subscriptions. They shall be glad to aid Edwards in his excellent work at any time. :: XI-1-j "Postcard, signed"

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She thanks him for the books and medals. Mother will soon send all she promised. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Thanks and regards are returned to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.. :: X-3-l A.L.S.Incomplete 1p. 32mo.

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She sends five dollars from her bands for April, May, June, July, and August. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The writer has for a long time wished to converse with Bishop Lefevere but pressure of circumstances has prevented her doing so until now. She would have openly spoken to the Bishop when he came to Bertrand in January 1845 but God impenetrable did not permit it. For two years she has not been able to communicate her troubles and temptations. She desires to found a new Convent under the direction of Bishop Lefevere. This desire has not prevented her from doing all that the good God has wished...