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Williams is sorry to see the bloody shirt waved by a political demogogue in the Ave Maria. The Catholic feature of the article consists simply of mentioning Bishop John J. Keane 's name. Williams criticizes the article in detail. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.

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Williams thanks Hudson for the copy of "A Troubled Heart". :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Williams presents his first contributions to the Catholic press. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Williamson will always have a kind feeling for the students of Notre Dame, for that is where her brother Wallie Williamson spent the last few years of his short life. She thanks Hudson, Professor John Ewing and her brother's classmates for their kindness and sympathy. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Williamson thanks Hudson for the pictures of Wallie :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Williamson, a reader of the Freeman's Journal for 25 yrs. has been censured and taken to task for expressing the opinion that he did not regard Thanksgiving Day as a holiday, and did not recognize the right of a governor or a president to proclaim it such. In the Catholic Church the daily celebration of Mass made every day a day of thanksgiving. He looks upon Thanksgiving Day as an institution of Puritan Prejudice and bigotry to detract and degrade the Catholic Christmas, for he knows...

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Williamson thanks Hudson for the address of Father Dunn. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Williamson thanks Hudson for the ticket. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Willson submits an article on the poet-priest. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Application for position as advertised in Herald. Applicant is 18, years old, has worked as clerk for Harper and Brothers for 16 months, and refers McMaster to Harper and Brothers, or the Mr. French of, Drew and French, 180 Reade Street. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Wilson encloses a few specimens of their work and comment on the cost. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Henry Cardinal Newman died last night. Wilson encloses a notice of his life. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Wilson sends an article on the conversion of England. He is on the London staff of the Catholic Times. He does not desire his name published but has adopted another. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Wilson asks Hudson to make any communication with him to "Glasgow Observer," Glasgow, Scotland. If Hudson does not exchange with the "Observer," Wilson will gladly put him on the list. He hopes to send soon something of interest to the Ave Maria readers. He asks for a proof of his article on Cardinal Manning before publication. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Wilstach besides speaking for his family, offers congratulatory message from St. Mary's Church of the Immaculate Conception of Lafayette, Indiana. There was no time to give the address on the First American Pilgrimage to Lourdes and Rome, and since the parish mentioned above sent a larger delegation than any other parish in the United States, they felt as though they should address His Holiness. This address was taken to Rome in June, 1874, but was not presented until Dec. 21, 1874. The...

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Wimsey asks pardon for the impudence of directing Clarke's attention to some serious mistakes of history in Section II of the "Illustrated History of the Catholic Church." He lists them. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Winchester encloses a money order for $9 for volumes 2, 3, and 5 of Brownson's Works, which he wishes his young sons to know. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Winchester requests vol. 6 of Brownson's works. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Winchester asks for a prospectus of the works of Brownson's father, whom he knew well and who once spent a few days at Winchester's home. He has the "American Republic" and many numbers of the Review before the War and would like to know what the volumes now out contain. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Winchester, having received Brownson's letter of the 8th, encloses a money order for $3.25 and requests Brownson to send him volume 4 of his father's works, he hopes to send for the entire edition later. Added in pencil to the letter: Paid B. $3.25. Send vol. IV 9/21/83 :: III-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Winchester has received the 4th volume of Brownson's works and encloses $3.15 for the 1st. He had never seen the article of Leroux on Humanity in the Review of July, 1842, though he and Brownson's father talked about the article of april, 1855. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents The undersigned memorialists present a grievance for Lefevere's consideration. Their pastor, Father Peter Kindekens this morning announced from the altar that Lefevere had changed his mind about a new site for church and school and that an addition to what is left on the old site be built. Lefevere had given positive assurance this would not be done. For the last 10 years Catholics have been exposed to inclement weather and bad roads to get to the old site for worship. They are willing to...

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Winterbottom sends $12.60 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions and names the 34 contributors. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo

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At the advice of Kate Conway, Winthrop sends a copy of her "Bugle Call". :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Wiseman thinks it necessary to inform Timon of the present situation here as well as the necessity for his remaining until some one gives directions for future movements. Messrs. Shelby and Knott arrived here late last evening, the former very badly wounded in the heel from the upsetting of the carriage. One or more tendons were severed; Dr. Mason has sewed it. Shelby will be without use of his leg for 3 months, and will probably limp for life. The Superior Father John Baptiste ...

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Wiseman writes immediately on Clem's arrival to assure Timon of his extreme anxiety to get over but his weakness has not warranted his attempting it on horseback. He has the promise of conveyance tomorrow. If he cannot get a carriage he will avail himself of Mrs. Maxwell's offer of a horse and endeavor to be with Timon tomorrow. The Jesuits only gave him one letter which he forwarded this morning by Timon's brother. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 2pp.

Scope and Contents Lest Lefevere think they are negligent in the McDonnell matter, they have been quite urgent in the matter. They had several interviews with Judge Withnell, and a good deal of correspondence with Mrs. McDonnell . Withnell is sincere this time; a claim due the estate will be paid this month and will be used to pay Lefevere's balance. This will be a speedier way of collection than the other and so they have agreed to wait until May with the notice that if not paid, then there would be no...

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They have all the papers ready in the matter of the church farm. If Lefevere will call at their office, Mr. Emmons will be there so the deal can be closed, or he will call on him, if he prefers. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Gray encloses a check of Judge Withnell for $50 to apply on the claim versus McDonnell estate . They have applied for citation and will push the collection of the balance as soon as possible. The mortgages are at the Register's office and will be sent to Lefevere as soon as recorded. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Since the Bishop Frederick Rese of Detroit in his letter of June 13, 1834 has said that Pierz will be adopted into his diocese, Wolf, with some sadness lets him go to the Detroit diocese permanently and transfers his authority over him to Rese. Pierz, since his ordination in the Cathedral of Laibach in 1813 has faithfully performed his duties as cooperator and as vicar, with generosity towards the poor and fidelity in his priestly functions, and with praiseworthy morals. He is free from all...