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The Crime Problem circulates freely in educational institutions treating a vital question in a manner to fix the attention of mentor and student. He will allow Edwards a usual discount on his work. :: XI-2-m L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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Masterson encloses 18 dollars, part of which is for the Pope, the rest being for the subscriptions of himself and certain friends whose names he gives. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He thanks Hudson for the General Index to Brownson's Review, and hopes that Mr. Brownson will soon publish his father's works. The cost of St. Thomas' picture is #3.15. He will spend Lent in New Orleans on missions and if he comes back by way of Chicago he will stop to see Hudson. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Father Matassi has not answered Hudson's letter because he was away. He is glad to know that Father Hudson's vacation trip was beneficial to him and that it will enable him to labor for the glory of God. He did not forget to order the picture of St. Thomas, which Father Hudson must have by now. He wishes Hudson a happy Christmas. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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One year ago Matassi came from Baltimore to take charge of this community. He would like Hudson to pay him a visit. April 28th the new church is going to be consecrated and Matassi thinks it would be good for Hudson's health to take a trip for the occasion. A copy of "A Troubled Heart" has been received at the library in Baltimore. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Matassi has been appointed rector of the Passionist House at Dunkirk, New York thus he will not be giving retreats. Father Charles Lang will give the retreat to the Sisters at St. Mary's. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Matassi asks Hudson for information about a young man named Paul W. Sims, who wishes to enter the Novitiate of the Passionist Order. Sims said he had been in the novitiate of the Congregation of Holy Cross. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents In conformity with the order of Franchi, Archbishop John Baptist Purcell of Cincinnati summoned before him Bishop Caspar Borgess of Detroit and Father Henry Delbaere of the same diocese. Borgess came Jan. 19 with Father Henry Schutjes, his secretary, and Father M. Schaeken of Dearborn, Michigan. Also, Father Delbaere came at the appointed time. Purcell acting as mediator rather than judge proposed that Borgess forget the past and revoke the sentence of suspension against Delbaere and give...

Scope and Contents Mathieu has received with respect and emotion Purcell's letter in which he painted with vivid colors the desolation of two French congregations in his diocese. He wishes with all his heart that he could relieve them, but he has no ecclesiastics that he could send. The type of man needed is as difficult to find with them as with Purcell. He will do what he can and will share with Purcell what he finds; and he will give freedom to any of his clergy who wish to devote themselves to this work....

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Sister submits an account of a cure resulting from a novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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The Roman Senate, learning of the ceremony of the canonization of the 26 Japanese Martyrs and of St. Michael Desanctis by Pope Pius IX and the assembly of Bishops there, decided to confer on these Bishops the Roman citizenship. McFarland is made a citizen of Rome with all the privileges of this noble citizenship. The document is signed by Mattei and 8 other senators and Aloisius Venutelli as secretary. :: I-1-b A.D.S. And sealed Latin Bound in boards 3pp. 4to.

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He received the water of Lourdes. In regard to the things Edwards desires for the Bishops' Memorial Hall, Father Devine does not feel he can part with them unless the Cardinal gives permission, for, as this is one of the oldest churches in the diocese, these old books may be of use.

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He regrets that he cannot attend the commencement. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 1p.

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A bill of $65 for 1 album of full vellum and gilt edges, with cover and case. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He has been a little delayed in sending the album and sends it, before the flexible wrapper, which would be useful in keeping the volume covered, is dry. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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As she was leaving yesterday to see Purcell, she received the news of her mother's death. She will try to see him as soon as possible on the subject of Bishop Sylvester H. Rosecrans' letter, for Rosecrans has been misinformed regarding something. She sincerely regrets that the breaking up of the Newark mission has been the cause of trouble to Purcell. She asks for Purcell's prayers for her mother. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He asks if Herbert has arrived yet. :: XI-1-j Telegram

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She is afraid that she is sinfully inconsolable in the loss of her saintly boy Herbert; she saw so much in him to be proud of. She asks to be forgiven for imposing this gloomy letter on Edwards. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 3pp.

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She asks Edwards to have three Masses said for Herbert E. Mattingly. Life without Herbert is a failure to her. She is living over the past in all its terrible darkness. Lamar told her how nice the boys were on Herbert's birthday. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 2pp.

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Mattingly submits a manuscript and hopes Hudson will find it suitable for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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By request of her mother she writes to ask pardon for her for her seeming slight in not wishing Edwards goodbye. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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Last Thursday, beloved Mother Margaret George, S.C. , the companion of Bayley's sainted grand mother!, breathed her last. 57 years ago she gave her heart to God. She frequently expressed pleasure at the anticipated visit to Cincinnati of one so nearly related to her sainted foundress Mother Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton :: II-2-n A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Maucher sends McMaster 50¢ as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12 mo

Scope and Contents He submits some reflections about the mission of Springfield, Ohio. During the 18 months that he has served that mission, they continue to demand a resident priest. The spiritual good of having Mass every day and the constant good example of the pastor will contribute to keep the people within the bounds of their duties. The temporal good of that mission is in a deplorable state. Further, certain Germans attend the Irish church during his absence. Undesirable effects resulting from this...

Scope and Contents As soon as he received Purcell's letter, he went to see Father Thomas Blake of Xenia and to his surprise Blake refused to attend with him once a month the poor German families of Xenia. Blake says there are only four German families and that twice a year is sufficient for them. Mr. Klein told Mauclere that there are at least 38 Catholic families. Blake's opinion is not worthy of a priest; even four families are worth attending to more than twice a year. For that which concerns Boyl, his...

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Maugham, as an agent of the Associated Press, asks if it would be possible to permit him to have an advance copy of Brownson's paper entitled Lay Action in the Church, to be read in Baltimore next week. It will of course be treated confidentially and held back until actually read. He would like to have an answer by bearer. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He fancies that Edwards got his New Year's card. He reads Edwards' letter over and over as it speaks of Notre Dame so dear to his heart. He was glad to get the Notre Dame Scholastic. It brought him back in spirit to those happy days. He hopes to go to Lourdes to get relief. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He sends a few photographs: 1. Father Brassart; 2. a Franciscan friar; 3. a Sister of Charity. Phillips and Krementz in Louisville has a collection of clergymen. Maugin will send a copy of the album to Edwards. Maugin sends his own picture. Father Augustus Lemonnier C.S.C. may want a copy for his own album. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He wanted to go to Notre Dame for the exhibition but was obliged to be at home. He asks if Edwards could find a position in some store where a young man could find fair employment. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He is sick and lonesome. He wishes he could go to Notre Dame for Assumption Day. He asks for some group pictures of students. He is having a great many sick calls. He tells Edwards to tell his friends all his requests. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.