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Gillon sends a clipping from the Boston Transcript no enclosure. It is in line with what has been printed on "The Angelus". :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Gillon sends a pamphlet sent to her by Elisa Leon of Paris, a secretary of the association collecting postage stamps for the Work of Mary Immaculate. The association is composed of lay women who make these stamps into wallpaper, maps and plaques. The proceeds of the sale of these are used in the missionary cause. A few children in a town within ten miles of Boston have collected 18,000 so far. Perhaps Mlle. Leon would write an article in regard to the work for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-m...

Scope and Contents (Gillow) received Vannutelli's letter written from Genazzano dated October 31. He is glad that Vannutelli received all his former letters except the one about his promotion to Secretary of Apostolic Briefs. He sees by the papers that His Holiness has appointed Vannutelli Archbishop of Bologna. (Gillow) does not know whether to congratulate Vannutelli or not. (Gillow) has had nine months of hard work in getting ready for the Provincial Council and discussing the various points with the...

Scope and Contents Business, pastoral visits, and sickness have delayed his writing. Today (Gillow) expresses his grateful memories of the visit he made to Seton's parish. On the way back to Mexico he read the printed matter which Seton presented him with and today he is sending Seton a package containing 1) some notes on the martyrs of Caxonas; 2) an extract published about some Japanese martyrs connected with Mexico; 3) preliminary studies for the Council of Antiquera; 4) the text approved by the Council of...

Scope and Contents Yesterday the pastor of Donaldsonville read to Gilly, Rousselon's letter of the 8th in which he let Gilly know that the Archbishop wanted him to go at once to the seminary. Gilly hastened to obey although it meant giving up the pleasure of seeing Rousselon. Rousselon will not find it surprising that after arriving in a foreign country, he wishes to know his new superiors. He asks to be permitted to go to New Orleans, Gilly is to see Father Joseph Michael Paret to give him news of his...

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More than a year ago Gilly wrote Blanc a very out of place and dishonest letter from Spring Hill. He asks Blanc to forget it. Gilly signs as a teacher at the home of Ev. Hébert :: VI-1-l A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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Gilly cannot wait longer to make known his position to his parents who have just written … For complete calendar see original of 10 cards. Cross references:1. Archbishop Anthony Blanc 2. Boston, Massachusetts 3. Cincinnati, Ohio 4. Father Stanislaus Ferté 5. Vincentians 6. Father Stephen Rousselon 7. Father P.J. Heutre 8. Bishop John Baptist Lamy 9. Father Boué 10. Father Fortoul 11. Brother Ducret, S.J. :: VI-1-i A.L.S. French 4pp. 4to. 11

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Gilmore offers the enclosed verse no enclosure for one of the May numbers of the Ave Maria. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Gilmore writes Hudson asking the prayers of the Confraternity of Our Lady for the intentions of her family. She wishes information concerning the enrollment of her family in this organization of which Father Alexis Granger is the head. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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She never wrote a story for a juvenile mind before and Gilmore felt she could not do so, but last evening she wrote one on Thanksgiving and submits it. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Gilmore submits some verses. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Gilmore is a widow who has to earn a living and the only means she has is by writing. She wants to be a contributor to Catholic literature and asks Hudson to aid her by accepting what she writes for publication in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Gilmour is very obliged for the letter received from Hudson on his pastoral. There is a little awkwardness under the heading of marriages as a natural contract. Hudson is to wait for his correction. Gilmour welcomes Hudson to Cleveland at any time. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. crown 8 vo.

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Gilmour thanks Hudson for his sympathy expressed on the occasion of Gilmour's recent accident. He will be unable to visit Notre Dame in the near future. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He takes pleasure in sending the enclosed autographed letter of Bishop Amadeus Rappe. :: XI-1-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He sent Edwards a crayon portrait of himself intended for the Bishops' Gallery of Notre Dame and to replace the horrid oil painting already there. As a special favor he asks that Edwards return the oil painting. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Gilmour sends the Universe with his sermon on Archbishop John Baptist Purcell . Benzigers intend to publish it in pamphlet form when he has a chance to proofread it. Gilmour will not add much to what is known of Purcell, but maybe he can help Clarke on Bishop Louis Amadeus Rappe's life. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Gilmour thanks Clarke for offering the opportunity of vindicating the memory of Bishop Louis Amadeus Rappe, whose biography Clarke is preparing. Rappe deserves to be placed in a proper and truthful light in history and before the World. He has not deserved the treatment he received, but his vindication is a delicate task as many parties of the later diocesan administration of Rappe are still living. Gilmour is willing to write out the facts of Rappe's trouble or if necessary, to come to...

Scope and Contents Enclosed was Father P.F. Quigley's and Bishop Louis Joseph De Goesbriand 's testimony as to the willingness of the Holy See to give Bishop Louis Amadeus Rappe another see or other honors after he had resigned the see of Cleveland. Gilmour sees no reason to expose the name of these two men in using the papers. In the testimony no particular see was mentioned only the willingness to give a see. Gilmour thinks the evidence is positive and no more need be said. He wants the documents...

Scope and Contents Gilmour received the "Memoirs" of Bishop Louis Amadeus Rappe . He cannot give Clarke much in the way of pastorals, and addresses written by himself, for Clarke's collection. Most of them were published in the Catholic Universe, only a few in pamphlet form, and that by the private enterprise of Father Patrick F. Quigley of Toledo who could furnish Clarke with copies. As to autographs, Gilmour will try to get all he can as soon as possible. Gilmour thanks Clarke for the kind words...

Scope and Contents He has received the news that he has been elected to the See of Cleveland. In answer, he does not know what to say. On one hand, he hears the voice of God calling him, because unsought, the office is pressed upon him; on the other hand, self, and doubt of his ability to cope with the difficulties of the place tell him to decline. Since speaking to Purcell three weeks ago, he has seriously considered the matter and is forced by a sense of duty to accept, but he does so with much fear. Not...

Scope and Contents He came there from the mountains last Tuesday. His strength returns slowly, and time and rest are needed. At the advice of physicians he consulted in the East and in Cincinnati, he will go to Europe, sailing on Aug. 21. As he is a total stranger in Europe, he asks Purcell to send him letters of introduction. His address is St. Francis Church, Fairmount, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He hopes Purcell has recovered from his accident. He asks to be remembered to Father Edward Purcell. :: II-5-f...

Scope and Contents He leaves today for a two week visitation of the western part of the diocese, intending to run down from Lima to Dayton for Nov. 3, to baptize and confirm a gentleman and his family, whose conversion started when Gilmour was there. He asks if he may do so. Purcell will be able to reach him in Dayton, Ohio in time so he may be ready. He hopes to see Purcell about the first of December, when he will be able to tell of this place. He has no fears of the final result, but due to the shock...

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In reply to Brownson's letter of the 25th, the Bishop heartily approves of the plan to hold a Catholic American Congress at Baltimore at or about the time of the Carroll Centenary. Anything he can do in aid of this very laudable project he will do most cheerfully. Success to Brownson's efforts. :: III-3-c A.L.S 1p. 12mo.

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Impossible for Bishop Gilmour to attend tomorrow's meeting but it has his cordial sympathy and is heartily in favor of proposed Congress. :: III-3-c Telegram 1p. 12mo.

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Enclosed please find $5 for the Life of Dr. Gallitzen so kindly sent. The Bishop hopes to see Brownson next month. :: III-3-c A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo.

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Bishop Gilmour informs Brownson that T. J. McDonnell, an attorney of Toledo, has been appointed a vice president to represent the Diocese of Cleveland at the Catholic American Congress, Baltimore. He wishes about 20 cards of admission; these sent have been distributed. :: III-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Would Odin adopt a student desirous of studying for the Church, but lacking the means. Gilwee was born in West Farnham, Canada,, March 25, 1835. When 20 he came to Illinois; he has taught 4 years,, two in the Catholic school in this city. He will send a report of his, standing in St. Mary's Seminary last year. :: VI-2-j A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Gilwee wrote last July requesting to know if Odin could adopt a student desirous of studying for the Church but not having means to continue. He explained his circumstances and requested the return of the Bulletin from Father P. McMenamy, C.M. of St. Mary's if Odin could not adopt him. He said that he was 30 and gave his reasons for his late endeavor. He will await a reply ere trying any other bishop. :: VI-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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He regrets not being in when McMaster called, but will be pleased to see him and receive his order for paper. McMaster's desire to know if he is as lucky as usual amuses him. On the French principle that the heart never grows old, fifty years be as twenty. He is not as lean as of old, but is in good health. He hopes to hear from McMaster again and asks for a copy of his paper. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.