Scope and Contents The letter is intended to give McMaster some information about a case of false stigmatization in the case of Miss Collins . Miss Collins and a Miss Armer performed certain works of charity in cooperation with Father John Pyendergrast, the pastor of St. Mary's Cathedral. As their work went on, Father Prendergrast conceived the idea of founding a religious order, calling it the "Holy Family", A house was hired for the purpose of starting this order and while there Miss Collins became ill...

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Wacek mails the manuscript of a drama entitled "Pseudo Philosophy" written by William Sheran. If found satisfactory, he asks Lyons to state the terms of publication. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She read some numbers of the Ave Maria for '79 and was so charmed with them that she wishes to become a subscriber. Will Hudson please send the back numbers from Jan. 1, 1881. She is a convert and was delighted to find a Catholic magazine so well written and edifying. P.S. She encloses a post office order. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2 pp. 16mo.

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The writer thanks McMaster for his letter and is glad that the Gulf is bridged once more, and assures him that it will not be broken again. He will tell him more when they meet. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Shea's letter is received. The anticipation of obtaining any additional information of Father Francis Piquet, the executive Father Pierre Huet De La Valinière and the missions in this section is delightful. Shea is to send Wadhams the books he lists. Wadhams' name is to be inserted as a subscriber to Shea's "History of French and Spanish Missions." :: II-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Mr. Edwin Allen, brother of the judge whom McMaster mentioned, notified Wadhams of Mrs. Carrington's sickness at the Pavilion Hotel, Savannah, Georgia, about 2 weeks before her death. Wadhams wrote Mrs. Carrington at once and also wrote one of the clergy of the Cathedral in Savannah, who later informed him that the lady had died after receiving all of the Sacraments. Her remains were brought to Oswego, New York by Mr. Allen and she was buried by Father Michael Barry brom St. Paul's...

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He hopes McMaster can come May r. All of Wadhams friends are delighted with the notice of his appointment. He will try to do what he ought, but does not know whether he can. He is very grateful to McMaster. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Wadhams says that he did not wish to write or to visit McMaster, when he was in New York with Father Gabriel Rumpler, because of an unconquerable aversion for association as long as he remained a Protestant. He realized his duty to profess himself a Catholic but wanted to select his own time. One of his letters to McMaster contained some money, which, evidently, was not received by the latter. Wadhams paid the booksellers "Casserly and Sons". He came to St. Mary's Seminary two weeks ago...

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Hudson's reply to Wakeham's letter of February 23rd confirms his impression that Hudson was not the author of the book notice to which Wakeham called his attention. Yet, Hudson, did make himself a party to it by toning down the condemnation, which is regrettable. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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It was with reluctance that Wakeham placed the latest issue of the Ave Maria in the hands of the students of St. Charles College, because of the discourteous treatment given in a notice of "The Students Hand Book of British and American Literature" written by one of their professors. The purpose of this book was to place in the hands of Catholic students a text book that would permit the study of the History of English literature from a Catholic standpoint. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Mother Walburga is ashamed to trouble McMaster with the enclosure but the Superior wrote from Paris saying she could pay something for the advertisement. She says Sister St. John is better. The other day she received a letter from Sister Gertrude. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Mother Walburga received McMaster's letter this morning. In the future she will allow him to purchase the oranges and lemons. She says Sister Saint John must still be in bed because of the pain. She shall comply with his wishes regarding the expenses. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Mother Walburga thanks McMaster for securing the stateroom after having received her telegram. She is going to make her retreat alone after seeing off Mother M.Agnese, whom she has worked with for 17 years. The Mother General wishes to have someone familiar with American affairs in her Council and Mother M. Agnese has been selected. They were forced to miss the Egypt as it sailed because 2 strangers were placed in the same room with the Sisters and so they could not be allowed to travel...

Scope and Contents Mother Walburga, encloses a letter by Father J. Jenkins not present. In McMaster's last visit to Sharon Hill, McMaster promised to print something in the Freeman's Journal and asked for a letter from Avoca. Father Jenkins has offered to write the letter, concerning the starting of a new school and is anxious to return the favor McMaster did for him several years ago. She hopes the printing of Jenkins' letter will not encroach upon McMaster's time and sends her regards to Ger trude...

Scope and Contents Mother Walburga thanks McMaster for telegraphing to Mr. William J. Onahan who met them and conducted them to the Sacred Heart Convent where they had a delightful visit. McMaster's name was one of the first ones remembered in the prairied chapel. The people gave the nuns a very hearty and noisy welcome which was most surprising since they expected nothing of that sort. The Convent requires a great deal of work to get it into shape and as no help can be hired the nuns are very busy. They...

Scope and Contents Mother Walburga writes to thank McMaster for the receipt for the Freeman's Journal. The Convent house is badly out of repairs and the nuns are cleaning it. The Convent in Lincoln, Nebraska , will flourish from all accounts. Mr. And Mrs. Fitzgerald show great kindness and do not doubt that the place will be given. There is need for a great many prayers for the success of the Convent. She asks for prayers from the Carmelites in Baltimore, Maryland. There are 2 Masses each morning and as...

Scope and Contents Mother M. Walburga writes that a man has just arrived at the convent wanting to see Sister St. John McMaster in order to give her a legal paper send by Messrs. Ely and Williams. Since she had heard nothing of it from McMaster, she did not allow the paper to be delivered. The gentleman will return on Thursday so Mother Walburga wishes to be advised by McMaster before that time. Sister St. John still suffers but the water is beneficial. She expects to see Gertrude McMaster on Thursday. ::...

Scope and Contents She asks God to reward him for his goodness, and informs him that the two sisters are leaving February 22, but she is not leaving until later, thus lessening the expense. She will order the photographs of Sister Saint John. She encloses two of them now. Last week they received a letter from Sister Gertrude. The remainder of the Drexel legacy was paid, and proved more than the previous payments. Monday, February 13 is Mr. Drexel's anniversary. P.S. Mr. Milligen told her that they could...

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Mother Walburga exclaims how generous and kind McMaster is, to send the whole of the French House prospectus. She promises him Holy Communion from the sisters at Sharon, Nenilly, and Mayfield. Sister Gonzaga is going to Mother Agatha in Lincoln. :: I-2-e A.L.S 2pp. 12mo.

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Mother Walburga exclaims how generous and kind McMaster is, to send the whole of the French House prospectus. She promises him Holy Communion from the sisters at Sharon, Nenilly, and Mayfield. Sister Gonzaga is going to Mother Agatha in Lincoln. :: I-2-e A.L.S 2pp. 12mo.

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They are praying for him constantly, and are often in spirit with him. Carmel and Sharon are united in prayer for him. Her prayer is that his heart may be full of peace. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Mother Walburga slipped her Christmas card into Sister Saint John's letter to McMaster. She wishes and prays that the Prince of Peace will fill his heart to the full. She noticed in Sister Gertrude's letter to Sister Saint John that Sister Gertrude is accepted for profession. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She thanks him for the trouble he has gone to a out their journey. They will leave before Feb. ? 15 and perhaps Feb. ? 22. The news about Sister Teresa is joyful. She understands Sister Gertrude's feelings. The scrap from the Tablet surprised her but they accept it. She wonders what it will be when the B. and O. gets to Philadelphia. A friend in Chicago? thinks she can get them reduced rates. Larginal rate Sister Saint John is well. :: I-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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Sister explains that she was unable to call at Notre Dame because she had to catch a train. She was disappointed because she had hoped to get Father-General's blessing again. She asks Hudson to send the photograph to their English address and the Ave for 1888 to Subiaco. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Catherine Wald sends a poem signed with the initials "M.A.W.", and prefixed with the statement: "We are told that our city contains no fewer than 40,000 vagrant children." The poem is in six stanzas of eight trochaic tetrameter lines each. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Walker encloses his charge for his examination and opinion of the will of Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere. It was necessary to investigate how far the expression of a wish operated as the creation of a trust. As the questions involved were difficult and the responsibility great he charges $50. ` A.L.S. 1p. 8vo. :: III-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo. and 12mo.

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Father Walker encloses $3, the amount of the bill, and congratulates Brownson upon the 20 volumes of the works of Dr. Orestes A. Brownson, in many respects the most valuable books every issued from the American press. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Father Walker encloses a portal order for $3 for vol 1 of Brownson's works, of which he acknowledges receipt. He congratulates Brownson on his undertaking and on the excellent printing of the book. The letter contains a notice: "Paid B. $3.00." :: III-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Walker has been in Colorado for some time, and returning, finds the volumes which Brownson has forwarded. He sends his check for the amount of bill, $60. He regrets that he did not see more of Brownson while he was in New York. When Brownson comes again, he hopes he will give him the opportunity. :: III-3-d Typewritten Letter Signed 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Walker hopes it will not be long before he sees Timon at his mother's. Walker has become a married man. She is not a Catholic but he hopes the time will not be long before it is so. She was a Methodist. Her health is bad though better than it has been. Walker's mother and family are well. He sends his respects to his friends at the seminary and to the Sisters. It is uncertain when he will be up to see his sisters; his brother was well when they heard from him in March. Walker's mother...