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He accepts the invitation to attend the meeting and banquet of the alumni. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Wishing to move to Blanc's diocese, Gleason has been recommended to apply to him for some engagement. Gleason has been professor of music in the Academy of the Sisters of Mercy here for 4 years. For 3 years he has been organist and director of the choir in the cathedral. The salary is so small that were it not for private pupils he could not live. He can give recommendations from the Bishop, clergy, and others here and in New York. :: VI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Gleason intends to make New Orleans, his future home. Gleason is an organist and musician. He was organist and director of choir in the Cathedral of Charleston for several years during Bishop Reynolds' lifetime, since then in the Hartford Cathedral and lately accepted a large organ here. He can give recommendations from Bishops Reynolds and McFarland, the clergy and Henry Erben, organ builder, New York. Gleason asks for Blanc's opinion whether there might be an opening for a Catholic...

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Gleason informs McMaster that his Rosecrans agent, Lawrence Moran, died on Sept. 20, 1877 without giving him a receipt for a $5 payment. He trusts McMaster received it and would like a receipt for it along with a receipt for another $5 he sends at present. This money is for subscriptions to the Freeman's Journal for himself and Terrence Devlin. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He regrets the long delay in answering Borgess' letter. The fact is that he did not see Father Nicholas Louis Sifferath till this week, when he told him what would happen in case he went back to the Detroit diocese; Sifferath said he would not return. :: III-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Father Nicholas Louis Sifferath came to see him last night and said he would leave for the West this week. He asked for a testimonial in English, not in Latin, which Gleeson gave him. He hopes Borgess will have no trouble from him. :: III-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He sends $4.00 for subscriptions for Patrick Crowe, Springfield, Tenn. and Crowe's donation of $1.00 to St. Michael's Association for relief of the Pope. He requests a receipt sent either to Crowe or to himself. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Onahan's circular of Sept. 11th, inviting Catholic Colleges to send delegates to the American Catholic Congress was received. He states with encouragement the fact that the Congress is arousing a great deal of interest. Amedee V. Reyburn, A.M.; Alonzo C. Church, A.M.; A. J. Kanne, A.M., M.D.; Charles A. Powell, A.M., M.D.; and Francis Hobein, A.M.; and Gleeson, himself, will represent St. Louis University at the Congress. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He sends a copy of his History of the Catholic Church in California and asks that McMaster give it the notices it deserves. He calls attention to the mechanical errors, explaining that they are not yet on a par with eastern publishers. He makes mention of the chapters on Christian traditions of the country. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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T.F. Park is a gentleman who for health sake goes to visit Blanc's city and spend a month or two. Gleizal baptized him yesterday. Gleizal asks Blanc to make Park acquainted with a clergyman who will prepare him for his first Communion. He thinks Father Simon A.? Paris would undertake the work with zeal. Intelligent as he is, Park will soon be well prepared. :: V-5-i A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Sr. Marie asks that the card for St. Benedict's Academy be inserted in the Freeman's Journal for three months. She would send an account of their examinations and distribution of premiums but glowing accounts of annual commencements seem ridiculous to her. She would rather do good in a quiet way. She sends $10. to pay for the advertisements. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents At the Baltimore Congress, on the motion of John D. Keiley, and at the suggestion of delegates from Glennan's state, he was chosen a member of the "Committee on Future Congresses." At that time, Glennan was the President of the Irish Catholic Benevolent Union. His selection was recognized as a compliment to that body. However, his election seems to have been overlooked in the proceedings of the Congress, though it was recorded in the British Press. Upon discovering this omission, Glennan...

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It affords Glennan pleasure to aid Clarke in the good work he is engaged in. He encloses a subscription list for the three volumes of the Lives of the Deceased Bishops. Glennan adds 28 names of Norfolk Catholics whom Clarke can get to subscribe. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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He is in receipt of Edwards' favor and thanks him for the interest in the Worlds' Fair goods in the Archbishop's behalf. The Vatican Exhibit prices are high. Biraghi tells him that he sold the vestment to Edwards for $400. He refused to give that amount. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 1p.

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Father Glennon forwards the names of delegates appointed by Bishop (Hogan) to represent the Diocese of Kansas City, Missouri at the Columbian Cath(olic) Congress. The Diocese of St. Joseph, Missouri has its own bishop now, Bishop (Maurice F.) Burke, with whom Onahan will have to deal directly. Father Glennon asks Onahan to address any matters pertaining to the Congress directly to him.

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Glieu thanks Hudson for the caps. He is sure they will contribute to the comfort of his suffering head. The picture is completed and in frame. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Hudson's letter and Ave Marias received. If the proof of the manual of the Confraternity has not been sent, Hudson should send it to Berwick, not Carey. Hudson may put any advertisement on the back cover, but the title is all that should go on the front cover. The cinctures were ordered by Father Koloff but they were not paid for as he has not learned the price. Hudson should ask Father Koloff if he spoke to the Mother Superior about the Carey, Ohio Church. He recommends himself to...

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The two parts of proofs that Hudson sent have been received. He will return them as soon as the Bishop returns them to him. He has been sick for two weeks which is the cause of the delay in answering. He asks Hudson for prayers. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 8 vo

Scope and Contents He sends Bishop Gilmour's imprimatur for the manual. It would not be necessary but Gloden would prefer to have it printed in the book. Gloden has serious reasons for having the imprimatur included although it may seem singular to Hudson. Bishop Richard Gilmour has strange notions sometimes and cannot be relied upon. It was the Bishop that urged Gloden to have the manual printed as he was interested in spreading the devotion in the beginning and now he is the opposite. Gloden wants the...

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He sends $10 for the manual. Gloden is sending a copy to the Bishop at Hudson's request. He has been busy preparing for Easter. He appreciates all that Hudson has done to promote the confraternity, and recommends himself to Hudson's prayers. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo

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He has sent a package by express addressed to South Bend, Indiana, and asks Hudson to check on it there. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p.

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Bishop Glorieux does not send any names since there are none who could prepare a paper to be read at the Congress, most being miners and farmers.

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In answer to Edwards' letter, he would state that the letters of Bishop Louis Lootens are of a private nature and he is not at liberty to send them to the Collection. He could send Looten's episcopal chair. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He cannot sufficiently express his thanks for the cross indulgenced in the Holy Sepulchre at Jerusalem which Edwards sent him. When he is able he will send Edwards an article worthy to be placed in Memorial Hall. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Illness has prevented Glorieux from answering Onahan's circulars of the 9th of September previously. He names James Flanagan of Boise City as a Vice-President from Idaho. He fears that the great distance may prevent Flanagan, and others from attending. However, Glorieux will do his best to keep his diocese posted on the proceedings of the Congress. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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To comply with Edwards' request he wrote to Bishop Louis Lootens who lives in Victoria, British Columbia, and to Bachrach Bro., Baltimore to send Edwards his photograph. He is unable to send a mitre at present. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He would like to furnish the Bishops' Gallery with a portrait of Bishop Louis Lootens, but Lootens is loth to confer that favor. Glorieux suggests that Edwards write to Lootens himself. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He sends the bull for the erection of the vicariate apostolic of Idaho which is now extinct. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. lp.

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Glorieux thanks Hudson for the copy of the Ave Maria. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Glorieux thanks Hudson for the complimentary copy of the Ave Maria. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.