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McMahon will liquidate the debt on Jackson Church although the people feel that they have paid enough to Father Kelly. It will not be sold to pay the debt. McMahon attended Jackson Ohio once a month but would now like permission from Purcell to attend it and Wilkesville on alternate Sundays for awhile until Jackson is beyond danger. :: II-4-o A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He bought some property at Athens, paid $250 and obtained the deed. The money was subscribed by only five persons. He will build a church if it meets Purcell's approval. The few mischief-making disturbers in Wilkesville never did anything for priest or church, yet they go in person to Purcell to lie about McMahon. He sends $5 for the American College in Rome and also the deed for Purcell's inspection. :: II-5-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He was handed Purcell's letter when he came from Hamden on his way to Athens where he came to arrange about purchasing some church property. He has never taken the key from Wilkesville Ohio but left it with the person residing nearest the church, Patrick Ward. He never took a chalice belonging to the church as he has his own. He bought the furniture out of his own pocket at a constable's sale. He would be doing an injustice if he left the furniture with such malicious boors. The charges they...

Scope and Contents McMahon, after receiving Purcell's communication to Hamden, went instantly to Jackson and paid in full the debt on the church. The receipt is enclosed. He is going to Zaleski today to arrange for the winter. Jackson will be only 14 miles from him and he can go there twice a day by the cars. He has not seen Father James B. O'Donoghue since he was at Wilkesville but he has heard that many were mortified at the way O'Donoghue mixed freely with those who concocted the villainy against McMahon....

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McMahon would be happy to comply with the request to read a paper at the Columbian Catholic Congress, but he does not think himself sufficiently important, and prefers to have the invitation come through Archbishop Corrigan. Therefore, he considers himself unable to accept for the present.

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List of delegates from the Diocese of Hartford, Connecticut to the Columbian Catholic Congress. (Several names added by Onahan)

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The Bishop appoints another delegate to the Columbian Catholic Congress.

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The Bishop appoints another delegate from the Diocese of Hartford, Connecticut to the Columbian Catholic Congress.

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He sends two more names of delegates from the Diocese of Hartford, Connecticut to the Columbian Catholic Congress.

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He adds three more names to the delegate list from the Diocese of Hartford, Connecticut for the Columbian Catholic Congress.

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The bishop has appointed a delegate to the Columbian Catholic Congress in place of another that can not attend.

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McMahon submits an article for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents He writes to explain his previous letter. He asked McFarland to pay his expenses of the previous year and for the coming year because his Father could not pay. In answer Bishop told him to tell his expenses for the coming year and to charge these to his account, but did not say anything about the expenses of the previous year. He hopes the Bishop does not suspect him of double-dealing. His expenses of the last year are not paid and Mr. Lenoir knows of the situation since he has seen the...

Scope and Contents He received a letter from his father saying that he had written to the Bishop asking him to pay his college bill for the past year about $40 as he was not able to do so himself. He learns that his father has received no answer. He writes because he has no means to meet the demand. He had to stay in Canada this summer because he could not pay his fare home and back. His father cannot pay for his vacation, the amount of which will be $20. He asks the Bishop to pay the bill, hoping that this...

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He asks if Edwards could postpone the ice cream festival which he is to give to the Sorins next Saturday, until Sunday or Moday. The reason is that he is in retreat until Sunday afternoon at which time he will make his religious profession.

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He has started to work in his father's store and likes it fairly well. He is beginning to realize what a good time he had at Notre Dame. He is thankful for the interest Edwards has taken in him. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 2pp.

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McManus inquires if Hudson will accept some of her short strories and what rate of remuneration will be paid. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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McManus, writing from St. John's Church, sends McMaster $1. for the "Frolic Fund" of Count de Mun. He likes this sort of a tribute to a serious soul and a worthy man, but prefers not to have his name appear in type. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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McManus sends McMaster $5.00 for the Freeman's Journal. He admires the outspoken and manly qualities of the paper and will secure as many subscribers for it as possible. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He encloses $1.00 for Mount Carmel. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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McManus sends a letter of praise for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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McManus acknowledges the volumes that Hudson sent. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mO.

Scope and Contents McManus was ordained deacon on the 5th and priest on the 6th inst. His superior Father Pamfilo da Magliano, O.S.F. wishes the ordinati to remain at the College until after the exhibition which will be held the last of June or the first of July. McManus asks permission to visit a sister in New York, also an aunt in Providence before reporting to Lefevere. He lists expenses for upkeep, etc., which he asks Lefevere to pay since he has no money. P.S. Lefevere should direct his answer to St....

Scope and Contents In the last two weeks, he has been visiting the missions; he preached every day. Catholics at Grattan are united. The church there owes $323 to Father Henry Rievers as part of his salary, and $150 for his house furniture. Pew rent due the end of the month will be $300 which would leave a debt of about $200. However, a diocesan rule requires Lefevere's permission to purchase the furniture. He thanks Lefevere for sending him the catechisms. He asks faculties to absolve four persons who were...

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He hopes Lefevere's visit to Grattan has not affected his health. The Orphans' Collection on March 17 suffered from bad weather; hardly one-third of his congregation was present, but they gave tolerably well - $25 for which he sends a check for $31, six of which is for dispensations. :: III-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The bishop will remember that McManus promised to visit the mission of Bowne and Caledonia in the week after Easter; as he has a marriage there, he seeks advice. The young man came to see him yesterday; he told him he could not marry any one until after Low Sunday. Bowne is 26 miles from his house; it is hard for him to go there on such an errand, and still harder for them to come to him. Is it allowed on such occasions to marry? He knows a solemn marriage is prohibited. He wishes Lefevere a...

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McManus, though having been ordained only a year, finds that nothing is being done by the older priests in the diocese about sending their names to Rome to ask for Canon law. He asks that McMaster add his name to the list, and expresses a hope that the desire for justice in America will find favor in Rome. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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McManus asks that the paper Freeman's Journal be discontinued to F. Cummings. He asks McMaster to suggest the name of a reliable, energetic and thoroughgoing lawyer in New York. He has the names of several, but knows nothing about them personally, and as he has several heavy claims against parties in New York, he is anxious to get a lawyer who can handle the matter with diligence, tact and care. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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McManus, a student at Notre Dame University for 3 years, and 8 months in the Holy Cross Novitiate feels he has no vocation to the religious life but is convinced he wants to be a priest. Lacking means he asks Lefevere for help. McManus includes copies of letters of recommendation from Fathers Alexis Granger, C.S.C. and Patrick Dillon, C.S.C. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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He asks the law of the church concerning round dances, whether it is recommended or prohibited. McMaster may reply to McManus or to J. M. Reilly. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.