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He was in hopes of sending Austin back to Notre Dame, but owing to severe losses he is compelled to be economical. He is obliged to Edwards for the kind offer and is grateful for the interest he was shown on behalf of Austin's welfare. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents McManus, an ecclesiastical student at St. Bonaventure College for, the last 16 months, lists his studies, and expects to finish his theological, course at the end of this session. His brother who had paid his way dies, in July. He is anxious to be admitted since he has many friends who, emigrated from Ireland with him. He is nearly 24 years old. Father, Pamfilo de Magliano, O.S.F., College Superior and Provincial of the, Franciscan Order in America, says McManus can be ordained this, season....

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McManus informs Lefevere that he will be ordained a priest sometime in Lent. He has been adopted for the Detroit Diocese, and encloses a letter from his superior. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Father Michael Tierney has sent McManus a portion of Clarke's letter asking information on Bishop Francis P. McFarland . He will give all he can. Some sources which McManus named are more accessible to Clarke, such as the New York Herald, about his consecration. The bishop's brother Dr. John McFarland resides in Tiffin, Ohio and will be pleased to give a full account of the Bishop's early life. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Because of his many duties McManus cannot aid in furnishing any sketch of the history of the life of the sainted Bishop Francis McFarland . He regrets this because he knew the bishop so well the last two years of his life. McManus understands the Sisters of Mercy have prepared a record of McFarland's early and also his late history. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents The writer, a brother of McMaster, writes of another brother's death, E. D. McMaster . He apologizes for not writing before, but pleads illness as his excuse. He sent a telegram to James but as one he sent at same time to his family did not reach home, he doesn't know if McMaster got word of the funeral. He tells of the brothers last illness, of his courage in the midst of physical discomfort, of his faith in God and his request for prayers. The dying man sent messages to his oldest...

Scope and Contents He thanks his brother for the gift of a keg of pure California Port. He sent to Youngstown for the keg as sbon as he was notified. His physician, Dr. Mygatt, had advised a mild stimulant, but there was none to be obtained. The doctor will assist him in transfering the contents of the keg into demijohns and bottles. He thanks him for his directions in regard to the care of the wine. His nephew Gilbert McMaster has been ill with pneumonia, but is past the crisis. He has received a letter...

Scope and Contents He acknowledges receipt of a valuable box of wine from McMaster, and apologizes for not thanking him for it sooner. It slipped his mind from day to day. He was always a wretched correspondent, and at sixty years, has not broken the habit. He gave a bottle to Dr. Mygott, the family physician, who declared it to be the finest he has ever tasted. He thanks McMaster also for his letter. He mentions that their family is almost all gone, with only three remaining. Most of his own children are...

Scope and Contents He encloses the February issue of the Family Treasure, which contains a steel-engraved portrait of their deceased brother. He may have sent McMaster a copy before, but he has been sick and suffered many interruptions, and cannot remember. The portrait is said to be an admirable likeness by those who knew him in his later years. The engraving was made from Wilson's so-called Presbyterian Historical Almanac, and in that work is a brief and inaccurate notice of their brother. He can...

Scope and Contents Alphonse McMaster writes his sister, Sister St. John McMaster. The ship arrived outside the bay on Sunday night where the wind failed them. It took a long time to get the chain cable ready and to furl the sails. The next morning the anchor was hoisted. On Aug. 15, the Feast of the Assumption, he went ashore, attended Mass, and then saw a few sights with a young fellow who came as a passenger. It is very strange to seek direction around the city in English and not to meet anyone who...

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The boat is still lying in Rio Bay. He hopes the sickness his father complained of in his last letter has not troubled him any more. He has no worries over small pox or yellow fever since no one can excape dieing of whatever disease he is supposed to die of and it does no good to worry about it. He hopes Gertrude McMaster is well. There is no prospect of their getting off and it may be another month before they go. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Alphonsus McMaster, 10 years old, writes to his father from his school. He tells McMaster he has thanked Aunty Brown for the present and inquires about Gertrude, Mary, Helen, and the Brennans. He has organized a mission band among the boys of his school and sends $1.30 to aid the Indian Missions. The names of the 23 boy contributors are listed. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12 mo.

Scope and Contents Alphonsus has not yet been to the Hospital of Santo Bento since he had to work aboard ship and as yet he has found no church where English is spoken. He will go to Confession at the first opportunity offered him. His failure to do so already is not due to any cooling of his religious fervor so that fear need not worry his father. He is anxious to go the the Sacraments, not because he has sinned but because he wishes to be strengthened against temptation. He likes sea life but needs a...

Scope and Contents He explains his tardy answer. He did not receive Wadhams' letter until he reached Hyde Park. He feels deeply the difficulties of Wadhams but tells him that God will give him strength to overcome any temptation. He states that, though he delayed his conversion, Wadhams or anyone else should not do the same. He sees clearly now since he has joined the Catholic Church, as will Wadhams when he does the same. He asks Wadhams to come down and he will see what can be done. Wadhams is told that...

Scope and Contents McMaster has no hope of seeing Wadhams because he sails for London at midnight. He will write again from London. After reaching St. Trond he will write to Wadhams occasionally even though he does not intend to continue any regular correspondence, nor does he know what his address will be. Wadhams is to inquire for this to Father Gabriel Rumpler C.SS.R. with whom McMaster intends to correspond. He cannot understand why Wadhams should avoid Rumpler when he does not press or over-persuade...

Scope and Contents Arthur Carey died in sight of Cuba, on Thursday in Holy Week, the 12th day from New York. The immediate death was a hemorage from the lungs, which suffocated him. The letter referring to it came this afternoon--April 26. This loss leaves McMaster's life very empty. He is without hope of doing anything in his church. He wishes Wadham and he were together. Bishop Onderdonk has declined ordaining him next summer, and it is probable that he will never do it; but Dr. McVickar, his warm...

Scope and Contents McMaster regrets his delay in answering Wadhams' letter but he has not been in a fit state of mind. He has not answered Frederick Oakley's letter of last October. He wrote to John Dalgairns only since Lent began. His mind has been unsettled regarding his duty to the Church of Rome. After much thought and a consultation with Bishop John McCloskey, McMaster has decided that he cannot remain where he is, but is not certain he can join the Church of Rome at this time. Wadhams, however,...

Scope and Contents Mother said last night that Archbishop Patrick Ryan is already in Baltimore so Gertrude supposes the visit to Sharon Hill has been postponed until after the Council. She wants McMaster to tell Mrs. Keiley her petitions will be remembered. As Advent is almost here, She thinks he had better have his party soon. Her little mother' to her, she was cut out for a Carmelite. At one time he thought otherwise. She is anxious to get Rho's Jack address now that he has started northward. She prays...

Scope and Contents There have been many Masses and expositions of the Blessed Sacrament lately, which have made the life very happy. In about two weeks she will be completing her second year at Carmel. Saturday will be her mother's anniversary—she will pray for her them. She gives her love to Alphonsus and Jennie. P.S. The Mother Prioress wants to inform him that they still continue their prayers for him. They are beginning a novena soon for the feast of Mt. Carmel. Sister Teresa wants him to join them....

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Gertrude tells McMaster that Mamma's birthday is today and she received Holy Communion. She hopes his visit to Sharon was consoling to him. She wants Mrs. Kieley to know she won't forget her and will write to her and also Pho as soon as permission is received. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Sister Gertrude McMaster will have to make confession to Mrs. Keiley when he failed to write. She hopes nothing unpleasant prevented him from visiting. Tomorrow is her Feast-day and she knows there will be many prayers for her friends. The dear lord is filling McMaster's heart with His peace and holy joy for all his generosity. She wonders if he has seen Auntie Brown or the Keileys lately. She wishes he would give a copy of the "Devotion to the Holy Face" to Mr. Harper. She is sorry she...

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Sister Gertrude tells McMaster that Mother Beatrix was elected Prioress. She hopes he had as pleasant a visit at Sharon Hill as he did at Carmel. Mother Ignatius said he has a brave heart and will richly reap the merit of the sacrifice. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Gertrude is wondering what McMaster is doing on this wet evening. She is no reading Father Hermann's life and his love for the Blessed Sacrament. It will soon be light enough to start the Nocturnal Adoration in Brooklyn and New York. The Major's visit yesterday was a pleasant surprise. Father Benjamin Keiley came this morning to say Mass and she offered it for her Mother. The Major told her McMaster visited poor Auntie. It is hard for Auntie to understand her leaving. :: I-2-e A.L.S....

Scope and Contents It has been a week since Sister Gertrude has written McMaster but they are that nearer Heaven. Maurice Francis Egan gave a very good report of him in everyway. She thinks he enjoyed his visit very much. They began the Novena to the Holy Face for Mrs. Egan's eye. Father Benjamin Keiley has been good in coming to say Mass for them. She received a letter from Mother Walburga written from Lincoln. She wonders if Mrs. Keiley will come with the boys on Sunday. She cannot write more as she...

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Gertrude says the weather is threatening but it makes little difference at Carmel where they always have 'The Eternal Sun". Mother Ignatius will take the place of their novice - Mistress. Mother has not been looking well. She supposes she will not see him until she gets the habit. She promises to let him know as soon as the Clothing Day is announced. She adds a quotation from Father Hermann's life. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.

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Gertrude wants McMaster to be careful of the cold. They are waiting patiently for that vacation of his, so that they may hear Mass everyday. Sister Teresa said she would hate to go to Confession to him. She wants him to understand that she is not asking for anything but when he does send things not to send candy. She would like prayers to be said for her. P.S. She sends her love to Dobbin. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Gertrude just finished reading McMaster's letter. Reverend Mother wanted her to send back the enclosed which must have been folded up accidentally in the manuscript he sent her. She will save her Christmas wishes for her Christmas letter. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Gertrude wonders what she could wish McMaster this Christmas as he already possesses happiness in such abundance. When God came knocking at his door, he opened it and gave Him all that He asked. She hopes his heart will be filled with overflowing love and holy peace. The Christmas box arrived along with the letter and pleased her very much. She is glad he is coming next week. Father Fitzpatrick, who missed him in Brooklyn is going to say a Midnight Mass for them. They are to spend the...

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Gertrude hopes God will bless and give rest to McMaster's feet when he wears his Gertrude's first gift from Carmel. She was not able to complete the task at home but Reverend Mother gave her permission to complete the work. Every stitch has been offered with a prayer. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 32mo.

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Sister Gertrude wants to thank McMaster for the dates. He received the credit for them as the Mother was certain he had sent them. They made a plum pudding using real butter, which he will taste when he visits. She remarks how wonderful the Christmas Office is and tells of the childlike customs of this season. P.S. She does not want him to think she means the customs foolish but only that the meaning was to be found at the crib. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.