Scope and Contents He sends a copy of the Louisville Courier Journal containing an editorial on the Dollinger movement in Germany. The Courier Journal is extensively read by both Protestants and Catholics and has considerable influence. The editor responsible for the article knows the falsity of the article, and writes it for enjoyment of his subscribers, knowing that if he were not to publish such things his protestant friends would no longer believe in him. Knowing McMaster's zeal for the Church, Webb...

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Webb upon hearing of the death of McMaster's wife, writes him a letter of condolence. Webb feels that it is an imposition at this time but nevertheless he asks McMaster to pray for the conversion of his wife, so that she might be better able to instruct her children. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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A copy of the Ionia Evening Mail which includes an account of the wedding of Webber to Ella Vanderheyden. :: III-2-n Newspaper 4pp. folio

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Weber encloses $200 for the Sisters of the New York Foundling Asylum, donated by Joseph Guise, deceased. Weber states that this money legally belongs to his Weber's father for board and rent, but that he relinquishes all claim in the interest of peace and for the benefit of Mr. Guises' soul. All the father asks is that the Sisters remember him in their prayers. If McMaster publishes his letter, Weber asks that a copy of the paper be sent to him. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Webster and Company will advertise in the Ave Maria. Regarding the plates they cannot accomodate Hudson. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Anti-Catholic publication. A letter from Father James A. O'Connor pastor of the Independent Catholic Church to Cardinal John McCloskey on the celibacy of the clergy. He refers to a case in which a Father Michael Goodwin married the superioress of the convent in Brooklyn. He asserts that the celibacy rule is the cause of all the corruption in the Church and necessitated the Protestant Reformation. There are several editorial notes on the letter in the same clipping. :: I-1-e Newspaper...

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Hudson's order has been received and will be given attention. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Weeks sends a catalogue containing some specimens of their work. Enclosed is a special sheet for artists which Hudson might send to Sister Florentine C.S.C. in case she contemplates making any drawings for direct reproduction. Details of the types of work being done are given. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Weeks formerly with Crosscup and West Engraving Company, has opened a branch office of the Moss Engraving Company of New York on a salary and commission basis. He would appreciate Hudson's patronage. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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He sends samples of work from the Moss Engraving Company. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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They have so many orders that they have had to expand their plant. The hunting expedition scene Hudson requested, they secured in New York. They send the proofs today. :: X-3-d A.L.S. lp. 4to.

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The lithograph came to hand, will reproduce it by the Ives process. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Notice that a bill and proof are sent by registered mail. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Weeks informs Hudson that they have enlarged their plant and are prepared to accept and execute orders in quicker time. Weeks thanks Hudson for his past favors and they hope for a continuance of his patronage. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Wehrle acknowledges Lefevere's telegram which Wehrle will show in Rome. The telegram Wehrle interprets as suspending him, and forbidding him from saying Mass and his Office within Detroit diocese. Lefevere has no jurisdiction over him. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The congregation of Germans requests him to ask Lefevere to grant him permission to live by the church in a room prepared for him. They are unwilling to do anything for their priest while he lives at the French church. He has to pay $175 board. He can board with Mr. Steiner in the next house for $2.00 a week. If this permission is granted all will be satisfied. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Wehrle desires to enter a religious order and begs Lefevere's leave to do so. :: III-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Wehrle has been instructing children for two weeks, 5 hours daily, for First Communion next Sunday a week. He invites Lefevere to come to confirm them that day or any day in the week after Sunday the 25th; there are some old persons, converts of his, and others who have neglected to be confirmed. He requests removal from this mission since he must contract debts as the pew rent is never half paid and the cost of living is high. If this cannot be done, he begs permission to enter a monastery....

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Wehrle begs Lefevere to send another priest in this congregation as he thinks he cannot do much good here. Most of the parish is French and he is not able enough to tend them. P.S. He will come next week to see Lefevere. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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As he is obliged to pay his debts before he could enter a religious order, he told Father Edward F. Sorin his intention and Sorin gave him a "writing". Wehrle intends to go tomorrow to Monroe and will stay two or three days. Then he intends to come to Detroit and ask if Lefevere will receive him again into his diocese. :: III-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The Wehrle brothers send $1.00 as an offering for Mt. Carmel, and request the prayers of the servants of Our Lady. P.S. They ask that in acknowledging their offering McMaster use only their initials. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Weikamp called on Father N. L. Sifferath with Mr. Roberts who lives in the house near the church. He asked him when he would leave the house; Sifferath asnsered "Never." Weikamp replied he would have to inform Lefevere of the fact. Sifferath however, handed over the keys to the church and sacristy. Weikamp observed some infidels, Protestants and nominal Catholics are influencing Sifferath. He asks Lefevere to take the necessary steps to save him from embarrassment. P.S. On reflection Wiekamp...

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Father Nicholas Louis Sifferath last Sunday, by force, entered the old Mission Church locked by Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere and kept regular afternoon service of sermon and singing. What is to be done? Weikamp told the Indians not to go, but still many went. P.S. The 2000 pound church bell which he bought in Cincinnati arrived today; he asks faculty to bless it. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Hennaert's letter of August 18 was received September 14; Weikamp read it to the Indians as Hennaert advised him. On the 16th of September, a letter of Father Nicholas Louis Sifferath was received by some of his friends in Cross Village in which he said that he was saying Mass again and that he intended to come back again this fall or next spring if the Indians would like it. A petition was made to get him back. The consequences of such letters are evil — great speaking against the deceased...

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Father N. L. Sifferath is still living in the rectory and saying Mass there; he is building a house near the church. The Indians pay little attention, but Protestants, infidels and nominal Catholics are his friends. He asks permission to list those who have failed to make their Easter Duty, and to keep a record of the Indians' support of the priest. :: III-2-l A.D.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Weikamp adds to his letter to Lefevere of ten days ago about Father Nicholas Louis Sifferath . The latter had a meeting in the schoolhouse which infidels, Protestants and many Indians attended, at which he criticized Lefevere and Weikamp, and a complaint was signed by these groups to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell of Cincinnati against Weikamp. :: III-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He encloses $10, three of which is to pay for his subscription to the Freeman's Journal for 1872; another three for a subscription for Mother Antonia, Oldenburg Convent, Batesville, Indiana; and the remaining four to go to the Holy Father. He asks God's blessing upon McMaster and his fine work for the Church. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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

Scope and Contents Welch sends McMaster $5 for the subscription to the Freeman's Journal of Daniel Dimond of Molholm, Ohio. He wishes a statement of the amounts owed by others of his group and expresses surprise that everyone does not pay promptly for a paper such as McMaster's. Catholics do not have the fervor in spreading their doctrine which Protestants have in spreading their views. Many Catholics in Junction City are active in politics and business and subscribe to two and three papers in order to...

Scope and Contents Although still stationed in Boston, Welch was called to Woodstock three times during the last three months. Father Timothy Danahy now has two assistants at Quincy. Archbishop John Joseph William of Boston is beginning to have many priests. The new seminary will open in September at Brighton and the Sulpicians will have charge of it. Father Provincial Robert Fulton is in good health. They are celebrating the golden jubilee of Father Charles Piccirillo, who long resided at Rome as the...