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Scope and Contents McGill acknowledges Purcell's letter and says that he is surprised that Dr. M. Fitzgibbons attempted to get something extra from Purcell since at a similar request McGill and co-executor Walter J. Doyle had agreed to allow him $300 which they considered sufficient for his services, especially since what is paid him lessens the residuum. When he returns to Richmond he will arrange for the payment of Purcell's share. He gives an itemized account showing that his share and that of Purcell is...

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McGill says they have the names of the legatees to whom they distributed the $60,000 in proportion to their claims. They are the stock legatees whose stock was sold by Mr. Behan. Mr. James H. Behan in a codicil made provisions for the payment of these legatees. McGill quotes the codicil requiring the residuary legatees to take care of those provided for in the will but whose stock had been sold. The letter is not in McGill's handwriting. :: II-5-d copy of L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Dr. Fitzgibbon, the executor of the estate of James H. Behan has informed him that except for the bringing over of the body of Behan, the matters of the estate are to be handled by Purcell and McGill. Then Purcell must come and receive the estate, or give his power of attorney to McGill. Should the legacees claim their portion of the money, there will be no residuum, and none have offered to give their's up except for Archbishop Martin John Spalding of Baltimore. He is anxious to get the...

Scope and Contents No arrangement has been made as yet by him with the executors in regard to the disposition of the estate of James H. Behan, since one legacy to a Mr. Taylor of England, whose residence they have not been able to discover, and the payment of expenses for bringing back Mr. Behan's remains is yet to be settled. Since receiving Purcell's letter with Bishop Edward Fitzgerald's of Little Rock relinquishment, he has received no others with the exception of Bishop John H. Luers of Fort Wayne, which...

Scope and Contents All that remains to clear the James H. Behan estate is the provision for having Behan's remains brought over from Liverpool England and some $400 to a Mr. Taylor. Most, if not all, of the Bishops have made a relinquishment, and Purcell has stated his unwillingness to make further distribution. They did very well to distribute $60,000 without a legal claim, in respect to the wishes of Behan, Bishop Francis N. Blanchet of Oregon has no further claim. Archbishop John McCloskey of New York and...

Scope and Contents He was worried for fear his letter would not reach Purcell, so he sent the telegram. He has read Dr. M. Fitzgibbon's letter and wonders at his way of taking credit for himself. In the first place, Fitzgibbon took the job without any understanding about extra compensation. Secondly, McGill did just as much work as did Fitzgibbon, and thirdly, Fitzgibbon got his share of commissions. Fitzgibbon's view on Miss Behan's claim is his only, and is a mistake, for the claim was for $10,000 and not...

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He wrote some time ago asking what Purcell wants done with his bonds. If he wants them sold, McGill must have a power of attorney. He encloses a slip from one of the papers showing that delay may be perilous. He hopes Purcell is well and sends compliments to friends. :: II-5-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Acting upon Purcell's power of attorney, McGill funded the bonds, but has been advised not to sell at present, because of the decrease in value due to the Chicago disaster. The consolidated stock will not bring more that 62$#162; on the dollar and the West Virginia certificate only 25$#162;. He would not sell therefore unless Purcell ordered him to. Purcell has six consolidated bonds of one thousand each, one of $500, and one for $16.80, and one for $3258.40, totaling $9,775.20. At present...

Scope and Contents Purcell's letter of Apr. 3 informs him that the check on Alex Brown and Sons was paid and that it was for $7800. However, the check was actually for $7,868.46. It will be easy to secure the check from Brown's and see whether the amount was correct. Since he goes down to Norfolk after Low Sunday, it will be easy for him to take the bonds and cosign them to the custody of Dr. Fitzgibbon. Due to the caliber of men in the state legislature, McGill is considering selling his bonds before they are...

Scope and Contents As he had to accompany his brother from Louisville to Cleveland and then found it more direct to come via Pittsburg, home, he did not have the pleasure of calling upon Purcell. Therefore, he still has no power of attorney to act for Purcell as to the bonds. They are now giving new bonds for the old ones and brokers advise those who wish to sell to get new bonds first. He does not think they are worth as much as they were five or six months ago. Does Purcell want the bonds to sell in...

Scope and Contents He received Purcell's letter with the five relinquishments and yesterday he wrote to Abp. John McCloskey of New York and Bishop James F. Wood of Philadelphia and expects an answer from them soon. He thinks the Bishop of Oregon Francis N. Blanchet has received his legacy in stocks, so it will not be necessary to write to him. He will find out for sure from Dr. Fitzgibbons of Norfolk. McGill's health is the same, except for a slight cold. Did the Abp. of New Orleans Napoleon J. Perche or...

Scope and Contents He has just returned from the auditor's office where bonds worth $7,440 were transferred to Purcell and others worth the same amount were retained for McGill. He asks if Purcell wants the bonds sent to him, to Fitzgibbon, or retained by McGill. The registered bonds today are 55 and the others are 67, making now about $4,264.80. Interest amounting to $720 is unpaid on the bonds, and they have recently sold for twenty-five cents on the dollar. The swamp canal stock is worth $15 per share....

Scope and Contents His reply to Purcell's letter has been delayed due to numerous confirmation appointments. He is too old to a spire to the Diocese of Cleveland. He could not sell Purcell's bonds without a power of attorney from Purcell. He has not yet sold his own and finds it hard to determine what is best to do. He thinks the Virginia bonds would have brought about $4,400. In July they expect to give new bonds for 2/3 and a certificate for the other 1/3, which the legislature desires to have paid by the...

Scope and Contents Purcell's invitation was seconded by that of McGill's nephew, Ben Webb. He is thinking of coming and will try to reach Cincinnati for Sunday, the 18th. He would like to know the civil law in this case. However, it is not important that he officiate at the marriage being a spectator is enough. He is glad to know that all things are right in the diocese of Louisville, after Purcell's visit. The bonds are the same value as when he last wrote. He doubts if there will be any great variance, even...

Scope and Contents McGill thanks McMaster for a letter and some papers. He explains what was meant by his remark that McMaster was a Steven A. Douglas man. McGill does not greatly concern himself with politics anymore, but he dislikes to see those in authority censured unless necessity demands it. He believes that the manner of criticism from some of the press and politicians of the administration is an evil characteristic of his time and country. He knows the arguments for freedom of speech and press but...

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This letter is to introduce his friend Mr. Devereux, who is to see and obtain information from McMaster concerning Mr. Lyman's Washing Machine, which McMaster praises in his paper. If it is equal to McMaster's description, Devereux is to obtain one for McGill. McMaster will oblige McGill if he gives his views and directions to Devereux. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He sends a list of stock legatees to whom was distributed sixty thousand dollars, in proportion to their claims. The stock was sold by Mr. James H. Behan the testator who revoked the previous provisions and left the payment to the legatees to the discretion of the residuary legatees. He quotes Behan's codicil in full, so that Purcell may show it to the legatees to whom he writes. The question arises whether the residuary fund is to be exhausted for the purpose of giving to the stock...

Scope and Contents McGill states that Purcell is a legatee of the estate of James Behan of Norfolk, who died at Liverpool. The will has been proved in England but not yet in America. The English lawyers have made McGill a residuary legatee and one of the American executors. He sent a retainer, similar to the one enclosed, to have the lawyers of Smith and Simpson, the English attorneys, who are Harvey Jevons and Riley, to represent him. They have sent a similar retainer to be signed by Purcell as residuary...

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Father Edward Dillon, has applied to be received in McGill's diocese. Since Dillon says he once served in Lefevere's diocese, he writes to ask whether there is any reason for not employing him. The vacancy McGill has, has been afflicted by having some two or three unworthy priests and he would be sorry to risk having another there. He asks Lefevere to give him information about Father Dillon who is now in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania :: III-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Dr. Fitzgibons, W.J. Doyle and McGill executors of the estate of James H. Behan formerly of Norfolk because of a probable suit for $10,000 will not be able to settle the estate, especially since some of the legatees are not easily accessibld. In the meantime, looking at the times, they have concluded to turn over $50,000 to the residuary legatees, that is Purcell and McGill, to be distributed by them to the legatees who have claim. The question is how they, Purcell and McGill, shall attend...

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He cannot leave home until the 23rd; he will arrive in Pittsburg as soon as possible. He cannot count on Father Thomas Becker for duties there and he has only one other priest with him. Archbishop Martin J. Spalding is mistaken as to what McGill said. The executors have done their work when they transfer money into the hands of the legatees. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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He will endeavor to be in Pittsburg for the morning of the 23rd. He knows it is difficult for Purcell to spare time for other matters than the concerns of his diocese. P. S. He hopes the Bishop of Covington George A. Carrell has recovered. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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From Mr. Behan's letter of instruction, it appears that the lapsed legacies were only given to him to insure that they should reach the successors of the departed prelates who were legatees. Since Purcell has the checks for legacies of Archbishop John Hughes, Bishop Andrew Byrne and Archbishop Francis P. Kenrick, all drawn in favor of Archbishop Peter R. Kenrick, McGill sends Purcell Behan's letter to Kenrick. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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McGill sends $5.40 as dues from his mission group which is to be used to aid the Indian Missions. He lists the 15 contributors of the money. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents A subscriber to the Journal for more than a quarter of a century, McGill feels free to give his opinion on the paper. During that period it has been a most valuable organ for spreading true Catholic doctrine and for adding to the Catholic education of himself and his family. Catholics have no complaint against McMaster on any count. He admires McMaster's blunt way of calling political ideas by their proper names but believes that H. Simpson holds a mesmerizing influence over him. This...

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McGill has read the advertisement of the Standard Silver Ware Company in the Freeman's Journal, and being a steady subscriber and trusting the advertisement, he sent an order to the company for an entire lot. Instead of receiving the shipment, C.O.D., he merely received a postcard which he encloses enclosure not present. He believes he is too old to bite on such a bait. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 8 vo.

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The writer encloses three dollars for his subscription. He had been a subscriber for a long time twenty years and each year has increased his appreciation of McMaster's manly and fearless exposition of error, regardless of the source. Times have been tight, but he wishes to leave his children a paper to cull both truth and facts from and which will not tarnish young minds. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents McGill expresses his opinion of the "Freeman's Journal," stating that he looks upon it as being the best Catholic paper since the "Catholic Miscellany." If he should be separated from the Journal by the present crisis, he hopes that his children will have access to a paper similar to the Journal. Some four weeks ago the tone of the Journal did not please some of its southern readers. Now they hail with pleasure its appearance, since they believe it has turned against the present...

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A copy of the Ave Maria dated November, 1884 tells the names of characters in the article headed "Pay What Thou Owest". The publication is false from the beginning to end. McGill will mention certain facts which in his opinion have thrown Kentucky back in Catholicity more than one hundred years. McGill discusses the schools of the Jesuits and Bishop Martin J. Spalding's jealousy of their success. Bernard McCann is discussed. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

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McGillin offers Hudson an article about the experience of a missionary priest in the early days of America. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.