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He has not forgotten his promise to send some relics of Archbishop William H. Gross. He will not be able to do much but will do the best he can. He found some old papal bulls but it best not to spirit them away from the archives lest he might be caught. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents Black accepts Reddick's reasons for not writing before and admits that as he himself had twice been shot by Cupid's darts, that he can sympathize. He hopes that Reddick's wife will have some money, but hastens to add that such a fact should not influence his choice. He regrets not seeing Reddick when he was last in the City in December. He has several claims for bounty, arrears of pay, and pensions, but that the claimants are poor and dependent on their neighbors to get to town. He now...

Scope and Contents She sends some lines for publication if worthy of printing. She is a convert to the Church and her heart is aglow with the realization of the loveliness of the Church. She has written for the press occasionally but never for a Catholic paper. She is a widow, her only son came from Europe and she succeeded in converting him and now he is studying for the priesthood. She has friends among the clergy who want her to write for the Ave Maria. She sends a scribble that appeared in last week's...

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They send a few samples of coffee with pots and trust that they will try them. :: XI-2-f A.L.S. 1p.

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Arrangements have been made to deliver Edwards' correspondence to the Poste Restante, Charing Cross. He suggests that Edwards correct the address furnished to his friends. :: XI-1-g L.S. Signature Printed 1p. 12mo.

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Assuming that the library is about to renew magazine subscriptions, he trusts he will be allowed the privilege of figuring on the same. He discusses the proposition. :: XI-2-k Postcard, PRINTED

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Brother asks Hudson's help in spreading the League of the Sacred Heart. Propagation of the "Messenger of the Sacred Heart" and frequent reproduction of some of its articles are excellent ways of encouraging the League. Brother asks Hudson to publish his letter. :: X-3-b A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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Blake sends McMaster $2 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions and praises the undertaking as being heralding the approach of a better day. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12 mo.

Scope and Contents Blake, President of the K. of C. Home Company of Canton, recently acquired property, the title of which must be cleared. In 1829, Bishop Edward Fenwick was deeded the property. An enclosed will shows Fenwick to have conveyed property to the incorporated Literary Society of St. Joseph. There is on record in Stark County no conveyance or any transfer of the property described in the will. Searches in the Archives of the Diocese of Cincinnati and of the Mother House, Delhi, Ohio, for the record...

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Blake sends a story for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Blake would like to have her books placed on the list of premiums chosen for Catholic seminaries and schools. Her friend, Father Edward Welsh, S.J., of Georgetown, suggests that Hudson's advice would be of value. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Mrs. Blake will be pleased to take the subject alloted to her provided that she be given sufficient time to prepare it. She awaits further instructions. :: I-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}

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The Biographical and Bibliographical Notes on the Historians of the Peninsula is the best work of the kind that has ever been published, it will soon be scarce. He gives the price at $7.25. :: XI-2-j Postcard, (PRINTED)

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He thanks Seton for a transcript of his remarks at the now famous "Monastic Dinner". He regrets his absence at the time of Seton's call last Thursday; all Seton's desires will be complied with. He will send the proof immediately on receipt.

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He is almost ready to leave St. Michael's Retreat. He is returning the copy which Seton furnished for the ill-fated "Memorial Journal". Monsignor (Francis) Satolli wrote Pope Leo an account of the reception tendered him by the Community of Saint Michael's and the Pontiff has empowered Blakely to give the Papal blessing to the Community and parish.

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Bishop Wigger has given him permission to collect wherever the respective pastors shall consent to his making an appeal to their flock. He seeks charity for their poor Bulgarian mission, a mission entrusted to the Passionists by Pope Pius VI. Bishop Doulcet, C.P. desires to establish a seminary for the training of native youth as Passionists and he has commissioned Father Aloysius, his Vicar General in the United States, to collect in the U. S. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 4pp.

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Blakely sends McMaster $2 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12 mo.

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Blakely has previously sent McMaster $2. for the Indian Missions but has been credited with only $1. He calls attention to the error. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12 mo

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Blakely sends McMaster $2.00 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12 mo

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Blakely encloses a manuscript for McMaster, and points out that the acrostics on pages six and seven. "Jesus-Maria" and "Thou art Peter" may be published of McMaster wishes to use them. Blakely feels that McMaster will at least agree with the sentiment. He asks that the manuscript be returned and the article, if used, inserted without signature. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Blakely submits an article. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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Hudson may keep her verses until the Feast of the Holy Family in 1890. Blakely offers to send translactions of French stories from time to time. Her cousin Father Andrew Arnold Lambing, she finds is one of Hudson's regular contributors. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Blakely sends 50¢ as dues from his mission group to aid the Indian Missions. The promised prayers will be said and more dues will be forthcoming. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents If an assertation be true because many make it and none deny it, McMaster's severe denunciation of Isabella of Spain and her character is merited. He paints her as not only immoral, but as a lewd and degraded prostitute. Many readers of the Journal cannot understand why the Press seems to have a monopoly in accusing her, while persons in exalted stations respect her. Even the Holy Father, a few years ago, marked her as recipient of His favor by sending her the "golden rose." If...

Scope and Contents The reception of Purcell's letter reproached him for not writing. He had been delaying his letter hoping that his strength would return. He went last Saturday to the country to the Parish of St. James and returned better. Purcell probably knows that he was taken sick the day previous to the second session of their council. He tried to attend the private session of the bishops but was unable to continue. He was forced by his physician and his colleagues to confine himself to his room. On the...

Scope and Contents Blanc is sorry that Purcell felt necessary to apologize for his letter of the 15th because he regards the letter as one of true friendship. He had received a similiar one from Bishop John M. Odin of Galveston, enclosing one he had received from Archbishop Francis Patrick Kenrick of Baltimore, on the proposed names for the coadjutorship. Kenrick says that of the four names proposed there is but one that has a chance of being ratified. Blanc was prepared for those on the 1st and 4th but as to...

Scope and Contents Bishop John M. Odin and Bishop William H. Elder have been with him, the other two bishops being unable to be present. They have agreed on the following recommendations. For Mobile:1 Bishop James F. Wood of Philadelphia 2 Father John Quinlan of Purcell's seminary 3 Father William Starrs of New York. As coadjutor of New Orleans they recommend:1 Bishop Armand de charbonnel of Toronto 2 Father Julian Benoit of Fort Wayne. Blanc asks Purcell to send his own opinion to the Holy See. :: II-4-o...

Scope and Contents Blanc has received the circular and prospectus of the contemplated American College at Louvain . The advantages are too great not to command the encouragement of every prelate in the Union. He regrets that his diocese will not be able to contribute effectually towards it. Owing to the "compose" of the population they will not be in want of subjects from that quarter. The German immigrants will settle only in the city of New Orleans where there are three German congregations, belonging to the...

Scope and Contents Blanc acknowledges Purcell's letter of Oct. 27 which he received yesterday in New Orleans. Since Purcell set the 2nd Sunday of Advent for the consecration he decided to come at once to Mobile, arriving this morning, to see about the episcopal robes and other vestments. Mobile is better fixed than New Orleans and these vestments will be used. He does not like the planetas plicatas of the advent season and would have preferred the feast of the Immaculate Conception. However, on a week day the...

Scope and Contents The Bulls for Bishop John Quinlan have arrived. There is a letter enclosed giving the usual grant of faculties. Blanc will keep them at New Orleans until Purcell notifies him that he should send them to Cincinnati. The consecration will take place in New Orleans but the date will have to be decided by the bishop-elect. Their retreat opens Nov. 15 and closes Nov. 21, and the ceremony should take place so as not to interfere with the retreat. The people of Mobile want to see their bishop as...